US President Joe Biden has reversed a Trump-era policy that would have
allowed oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic refuge.
It's an oil-rich area that could provide revenue and jobs, but which
environmentalists argue needs protecting.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
UGANDA INVESTIGATES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
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Uganda police are piecing together evidence from the failed assasination attempt against General Edward Katumba Wamala.
His daughter and driver were killed in the attack on Tuesday.
Police are reviewing CCTV camera footage to find the assailants,
Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.
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Germany's vaccine rollout helps businesses reopen
The Covid-19 situation in Europe continues to show signs of improvement, as case numbers fall in a number of key regions.
In Germany, more businesses have been given the greenlight to reopen thanks to the country's vaccine rollout.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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In Germany, more businesses have been given the greenlight to reopen thanks to the country's vaccine rollout.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports
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Delegates in Iran nuclear deal to meet in Vienna on Wednesday
The remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna on Wednesday.
Diplomats for the European Union said the meeting will wrap up the latest round of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 deal.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Debate over whether to push back UK reopening
The UK's latest coronavirus data looks "encouraging," according to government advisers.
Earlier this week, the country recorded zero Covid deaths for the first time since the pandemic began.
However, there are still rising concerns over a small increase in cases of the Delta variant first identified in India.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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DRC CHOLERA OUTBREAK FEARS
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Aid agencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo have set up water points for displaced people in the east of the country to avert a cholera outbreak.
It follows 35 suspected cholera cases recorded in the town of Sake. Thousands of people who fled a volcanic eruption on May 22 settled in the area fearing another eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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UK TO HIT VACCINATION MILESTONE
The UK is expected to hit the milestone later of having offered three quarters of adults a covid-19 vaccine dose.
It comes after zero covid deaths were reported in the last 24 hour period - for the first time since the pandemic began.
However, some scientists say the next phase of easing restrictions in England due on June 21st should be delayed because of the spread of the India variant.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the government hasn't made final decisions yet.
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New hope for media as Tanzania government pledges changes
The Tanzanian government is undertaking measures during the coming financial year in a deliberate move to relieve media and entertainment industry stakeholders of the challenges that they have been going through in the past.
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India waives off bridging trials for pre-approved foreign COVID-19 vaccines
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India's fledgling vaccination drive could soon get a shot in the arm.
Authorities have waived off local trials for foreign vaccines…
Opening the way for shots already approved by regulators in the US, UK and the EU.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Naomi Osaka tournament withdrawal sparks mental health discussion in Japan
Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open citing struggles with depression is sparking a discussion of mental health in Japan. There are concerns that the ongoing pandemic is placing a heavier burden on the country's youth.
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Hong Kong considers lowering age limit for COVID-19 inoculations
Hong Kong is considering lowering the minimum age for receiving a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 12. Health officials say the move would speed up the resumption of face-to-face schooling, and help to boost the city's flagging vaccination rate.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong
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Australian hotel quarantine system under pressure after latest outbreak
There are growing fears in the state of Victoria about covid transmission in settings never seen before, after the states Chief Health Office Bret Sutton said over night that the new variant was moving faster than any other strain the department has dealt with.
Shaun Bindley reports
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World's largest meat supplier victim to cyber attack
The world's largest meat supplier has fallen victim to a cyber attack affecting operations in the United States, Canada and Australia.
The White House said Brazilian Company JBS believes a criminal enterprise likely based in Russia was behind the hack.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The White House said Brazilian Company JBS believes a criminal enterprise likely based in Russia was behind the hack.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Biden becomes first US president to mark Tulsa Massacre
Joe Biden has become the first sitting US president to visit the site of the Tulsa massacre, a violent attack a century ago in which a white mob killed hundreds of black Americans.
The incident had been largely ignored in American history until recently.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Wall St closes mixed on inflation fears, supply side pressure
Wall Street began the month of June on a tepid note, as investors wrestled with inflation fears, higher prices, labor woes and supply shortages.
US benchmark indices wavered for much of the trading day, before closing mixed.
Here's Liling Tan with the markets roundup.
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ZERO Covid death recorded in UK
The UK has recorded zero daily Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Although, it comes amid concerns over a recent small rise in cases linked to the spread of the variant initially identified in India.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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WHO APPROVES "SINOVAC" SECOND CHINESE COVID-19 VACCINE
The World Health Organization has approved the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use.
That makes it the second Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved, and brings the total number of W-H-O approved vaccines to six.
Stuart Smith reports.
That makes it the second Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved, and brings the total number of W-H-O approved vaccines to six.
Stuart Smith reports.
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London's Heathrow Airport opens terminal for red list passengers arriving from direct flights
Heathrow has opened a dedicated terminal for passengers arriving on direct flights from red list nations with a high risk of Covid-19, three and a half months since the government first introduced quarantine hotels.
The airport says its top priority is protecting the public and helping reduce the risk of new variants.
Chris Jones has more details from London.
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Moderna seeks full FDA vaccine approval
Moderna has applied for full approval from US authorities for its
Covid-19 vaccine.
It's the second drugmaker, after Pfizer, to seek a license that would
allow it to market the vaccine beyond the end of the emergency
pandemic period.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Covid-19 vaccine.
It's the second drugmaker, after Pfizer, to seek a license that would
allow it to market the vaccine beyond the end of the emergency
pandemic period.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ugandan General Survives Assassination Attempt
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Investigations have begun into the shooting of a former Ugandan Works Minister on Tuesday, according to the Army.
General Katumba Wamala is said to be recuperating in a hospital but his driver and daughter were killed.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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