Friday, May 28, 2021

Republicans block commission to investigate 6th January Congress attack


In the US, Republicans blocked a bill that would've created an independent commission to investigate the attack on Congress on the 6th January.

5 people, including a Capitol police officer, were killed when a crowd of former President Donald Trump's supporters smashed its way into Congress.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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US pledges Covid-19 support for India

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to help India as it
battles the pandemic.

He made the comments during a meeting with his Indian counterpart -
the first high level visit to the US between India and the Biden
administration.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden lays out $6tr budget to lift middle class

US President Joe Biden has released a $6 trillion budget, drawing
together ambitious plans that aim to lift the American middle class.

However the budget would see the government borrowing trillions over
the next decade, pushing the country's debt to record highs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BELGIUM TICKS BOXES FOR NEXT STAGE OF REOPENING

Belgium's hospitality sector looks set to open-up further, after the country achieved an important milestone in the reopening process.

Fewer than 500 people are in intensive care, and the vaccination rollout continues at pace — meaning establishments will be able to host customers and visitors indoors from June 9th.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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EU health regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15s

The EU's health regulator has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds. 

It's the first Covid-19 vaccine available for younger age groups in the European Union. 

The vaccine was approved for teenagers by the FDA in the United States last month. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Microsoft says Russian hackers behind SolarWinds attack have struck again


Microsoft says Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds cyber attack have struck again, targeting more than 150 organizations in at least 24 countries.

The SolarWinds attack, which was discovered last year, hit multiple U.S. government agencies.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Sweeping anti-China tech bill moves closer to U.S. Senate vote

A key piece of US legislation aimed at combating China has moved closer to a final vote in the Senate, after a group of Republicans demanded more time to digest its contents.

The sweeping tech bill (which takes direct aim at China) commits 250 billion dollars to boosting American innovation and the production of technical equipment.


Both Democrats and Republicans are taking a hard line on China, in an otherwise deeply divided congress.


Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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Putin, Lukashenko meet after Belarus plane diversion incident

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Sochi at his summer residence at the Black Sea coast. The meeting comes as Belarus stands accused of air piracy following an incident with diversion of a passenger plane by Minsk and the arrest of an opposition journalist on board. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 


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UK Tourists Pin Hopes on Uganda



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Tourism in Uganda has started picking up after revenues plunged to 73%  last year due to the pandemic.

Tour Operators in Uganda say many of the visitors are coming from the UK and US.

Hillary Ayesiga, reporting from Kampala.



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Hong Kong activists jailed over 2019 protest

Eight leading democracy campaigners in Hong Kong have been handed prison sentences for their involvement in anti-government protests. They include three former lawmakers, and an additional sentence for media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, who is already behind bars. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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DRC CITY EVACUATION

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Thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have evacuated the eastern city of Goma after officials warned that a second volcanic eruption could happen anytime.
At least 32 people have been reported dead following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo last Saturday. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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UN to launch probe into Belarus plane diversion

The UN's civil aviation council says it will launch an investigation into the forced grounding of a commercial airline in Belarus, which led to the arrest of dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.

The incident sparked international outrage and has prompted Europe to ready hard-hitting sanctions.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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ENGLAND'S JUNE 21ST EASING 'IN DOUBT'

The UK's next planned easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions on June 21st can't be guaranteed, according to government ministers.

Although overall case rates remain low, a variant first discovered in India has started to spread quickly in parts of the country.

Almost all restrictions on the economy are due to be lifte on June 21st.

And 45% of adults have received both doses of a vaccine - and data suggests the jabs are working well against the India variant.

But cabinet minister Kwasi Kwarteng says he's still optimistic the next easing will go ahead as planned.

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Uganda: Rise In COVID-19 Infections In Young People

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The Ugandan government is worried about the sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the younger population.

 

Health officials say hospitals are overwhelmed as patient numbers surge on a daily basis.

 

Authorities blame the rise in new cases on complacency of the population to adhere to the COVID-19 public health prevention measures.

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

 

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India records a dip in the number of daily COVID infections but some reports suggest under-reporting

India has recorded its lowest number of daily covid-19 infections in 44 days - at 186 000.

It takes the country's total caseload to over 27.5 million but some reports suggest under-reporting and a lack of testing could explain the dip in daily numbers.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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GERMANY ACKNOWLEDGES 'GENOCIDE' IN NAMIBIA

The German Government has apologised to the people of Namibia for historical crimes committed during its colonial rule in Africa.  

Berlin has admitted it's troops committed genocide during the early 20th century and has promised financial acts of reconciliation in honour of the victims.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Australians back into lockdown as covid cluster swells.


The Australian state of Victoria is back in lockdown today after a covid outbreak in the country's second most populous city Melbourne.


It's the fourth lockdown for the city, with six million victorians ordered to self isolate at home for the next seven days.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Japan to extend state of emergency

The Japanese government is set to extend the state of emergency until mid-June. Serious COVID-19 cases continue to strain the healthcare system and medical professionals are increasing their calls to cancel the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US Media: Biden to Propose $6 trillion Budget

US President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to propose a $6 trillion dollar budget with funding for areas such as infrastructure and social welfare.

The proposal would take government spending to its highest levels since World War Two.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US tells Russia it won't be rejoining Open Skies Treaty

The United States has told Russia it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty according to a state department spokesperson

It comes ahead of a planned summit between US President Joe Bien and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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