Tuesday, July 20, 2021

S. SUDAN RUNS OUT OF VACCINES

South Sudan's Health Ministry says the country has run out of COVID-19 vaccines after exhausting the supply of AstraZeneca doses it received from the COVAX facility in March this year.

The country received 132 thousand doses of vaccines from but returned 72 thousand to COVAX over fears that the country would not use all the vaccines before expiry.

Patrick Oyet reports from South Sudan's capital Juba

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100 Killed, Thousands Displaced from Unknown Gunmen Attacks in Nigeria's Kaduna state

One hundred people have been killed and several communities razed in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

 

Thousands of others are now displaced and in dire need of relief.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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100 Killed, Thousands Displaced from Unknown Gunmen Attacks in Nigeria's Kaduna state

One hundred people have been killed and several communities razed in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

 

Thousands of others are now displaced and in dire need of relief.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Belgium observes national day of mourning as flood death toll rises

Belgium is observing a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives or were impacted by last week's devastating floods. 

Nearly 200 people are reported to have died in Belgium and western Germany. Hundreds are still missing, with the death toll expected to rise. 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit one of the worst impacted regions on Tuesday. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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India records the lowest daily rise in COVID infections in over 4 months

India recorded the lowest rise in daily infections in over 4 months. Data from the Indian Health Ministry shows that the country recorded 30,093 fresh coronavirus infections in the past day.

The total number of COVID infections in India is at 31.1 million, and with 374 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total death toll is over 414,000.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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India reports lowest daily Covid-19 figure in four months

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India on Tuesday reported its lowest number of new daily Covid-19 infections in four months, at 30,093 cases, according to health ministry figures.

The country recorded 374 Covid deaths in the past 24 hours - its lowest since the end of March.

This comes as the country is emerging from a deadly second wave of infections. Meanwhile a new study estimates the number of excess deaths during the pandemic at 10 times the official toll.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GOVT TO 'WORK WITH' NIGHTCLUB OWNERS ON 'VACCINE PASSPORTS'

The UK government says it will work with the nightclub industry on the imposition of vaccine certification for entry to venues.

Many nightclub owners reacted angrily to an announcement on Monday that from the end of September, clubbers will have to present evidence they've been fully vaccinated.

The government hopes it will persuade more young people to get a covid-19 jab.

Business minister Paul Scully says it's a useful tool.

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China accuses US of enlisting allies in smear campaign

China has hit back at accusations of a global hacking spree and says the US is roping in its allies to smear the country.


The US led a broad coalition of nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and New Zealand as well as the European Union and NATO warning of the threat.


US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said China was responsible for a pattern of irresponsible, disruptive and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace.


Samuel Wong reports.


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Olympics composer quits over bullying disabled children

Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada has resigned from the creative team of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics - after admitting he bullied classmates with disabilities during his school days.

The incident marks the latest scandal surrounding the Games, as organisers struggle against public opposition.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Judge Sides with University in Vaccine Requirement

A federal judge in the US has ruled Indiana University can require its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

It's the first case to tackle the constitutionality of Covid-19 vaccine requirements at public universities.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story. 


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Monday, July 19, 2021

Dow posts worst day since October

The Dow Jones fell more than two percent Monday in its worst day of
trading since October.

It comes as Covid-19 cases continue to rise once again in the United States.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. investor Calvey pleads not guilty in final statement to Russian court

Michael Calvey, an American investor accused of criminal embezzlement in Russia pleaded not guilty, adding his acquittal could send a positive signal to foreign businesses looking to invest in Russia. The prosecution asked the court to hand Calvey a six-year suspended prison term. The high-profile case, emblematic of the problems associated with doing business in Russia, unfolded amid souring relations between the Kremlin and the West. Our Moscow correspondent Daria Bondarchuk has more.


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COVID-19 Third Wave: Nigeria Government places six states and FCT on red alert

The Nigerian government has placed six states and the federal capital territory on red alert following the emergence of the deadly Delta variant of coronavirus in the nation.


The Delta variant has already led to the deaths of at least two people in the country.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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More Than Eighty Wildfires Burning in Western US

More than eighty wildfires are burning in the Western US, fueled by drought conditions and above average temperatures.


The largest of those fires is burning just across the California border in Oregon.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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CDC puts UK at highest COVID Level 4 ‘Avoid travel'

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has increased the alert level for COVID-19 in the United Kingdom to a level four.

They're telling people to avoid travel to the UK, and to make sure to get vaccinated if you do have to travel.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Biden touts "record" US economic growth

US President Joe Biden has praised America's "record" economic growth,
six months after he took office.

However, data shows companies are still struggling to re-hire workers
laid off during the pandemic.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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President Biden to host Jordanian king

U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting the King of Jordan later on Monday.

This is expected to be the first of several in-person meetings the
President will have with Middle East leaders in the coming weeks.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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WHO: 23 Million Children Miss Out on Basic Vaccines

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A new UN report shows the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on childhood vaccinations

 

Data from the World Health Organisation and UNICEF shows, 23 million children missed out on basic childhood vaccines through routine health services in 2020, the highest number since 2019.


Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

 

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US transfers Guantanamo prisoner to Morocco

The US government has transferred one of the detainees held at
Guantanamo to Morocco.

It's seen as the Biden administration's attempt to quietly reduce the
prison population, which now stands at just 39.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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China accused of Microsoft hack

The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom have
accused China of carrying out a major cyber attack.

The hack targeted Microsoft's email system earlier this year.

Sarah Walton reports

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