GHANA ON ALERT FOR EBOLA AND MARBURG VIRUS

Ghana says it is on high alert to prevent the outbreak of Ebola and the Marburg virus diseases in the country. It comes after its neighbors, Ivory Coast, recorded its first case of Ebola after 25 years- while Guinea also confirmed the Marburg virus disease two weeks ago.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

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Vaccine requirements begin in NYC

Starting today New Yorkers will require proof of a Covid-19
vaccination to enter some indoor establishments.

New York is the first U.S. city to implement the policy as it aims to
boost the vaccination rate and curb the impact of the Delta variant.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden remains at Camp David as Afghan crisis engulfs his Presidency

Top Biden administration officials say the President will address the American people on the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, but it's unclear when.

He remains holed up at Camp David as the US military continues to try and secure the airport in Kabul that is now the only way out for retreating American diplomats.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Biden stays silent, as Afghanistan unravels amid chaotic scenes at Kabul airport

There is chaos at Kabul’s international airport as thousands of Afghans try to flee the country, following a complete takeover by the Taliban.

Several people have been reported killed at the airport, while the US says all its embassy staff have now been evacuated to the airport.

US President Joe Biden remains silent over his chaotic exit from Afghanistan.

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FIRST BRITS EVACUATED FROM AFGHANISTAN

The first British nationals have been repatriated to the UK from Afghanistan following the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban. 600 UK Armed Forces Personnel have been deployed to assist with the evacuation process - but the UK Defence Secretary has raised fears some people may not get back. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Condemns Violence by his Security Forces

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has condemned brutality against suspects by security agencies in the country.

Mr. Museveni made the remarks as he delivered a televised state of the nation address on security.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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French president holding urgent defence talks on Afghanistan crisis

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The French president is holding a defence council meeting today/on Monday/on August 16th as the situation in Afghanistan deteriorates.

Thousands of people are scrambling to get onto flights after the Taliban entered the capital, Kabul, and seized the presidential palace.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, Ross Cullen reports.

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Taliban guarding Russian embassy in Kabul

Taliban militants are guarding Russia's embassy in Kabul, where the
ambassador says most diplomats will not be evacuated. Russia says it does
not yet recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government
but has received assurances over the safety of its staff. Julia
Chapman reports.

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India begins evacuating nationals from Afghanistan

The Indian government has asked national carrier Air India to put two aircraft on standby for emergency evacuations from Kabul.

An Air India flight carrying 129 passengers arrived in Delhi from Kabul on Sunday evening. On board were several Indian citizens, Afghan nationals and Members of the Afghan Parliament. Another flight is expected to leave Kabul on Monday.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Group behind Hong Kong's biggest protests disbands amid police pressure

The group behind Hong Kong's biggest anti-government protest rallies says it's disbanding due to mounting pressure from the police. The Civil Human Rights Front says it can no longer operate due to suppression from the authorities. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Taliban enters Kabul weeks before US military drawdown

The Taliban has breached Afghanistan's capital Kabul and the government has collapsed just weeks before the US is due to withdraw all its troops from the country.

In a joint statement the US State Department and the Department of Defense said over the next 48 hours, they will have expanded their security presence to nearly 6,000 troops to aid in the evacuation of  U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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More cities fall to the Taliban as US deploys thousands of troops to evacuate staff

Afghan forces are facing imminent collapse as the Taliban’s rapid assault intensifies, with more cities falling to militants across the country.

The Biden administration is facing mounting international criticism for its hasty withdrawal, as the US and UK deploy thousands of troops to evacuate staff on the ground.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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200,000 people detained along U.S.-Mexico border in July

The number of people detained crossing the Mexico border into the United States reached record high levels in July.

Many people are being held in overcrowded detention facilities, while others are being sent back on expulsion flights.

FSN's Caroline Malone has more from Washington.

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US markets lookahead

Retail figures are set to be the focus of investors in the week ahead,
with a number of large stores also set to release second quarter
results.

They're expected to give some indication of the impact of the Delta
variant of Covid-19 on shoppers.

Sarah Walton reports.

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UK Prime Minister calls emergency Cobra meeting over situation in Afghanistan

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called an emergency Cobra meeting on Firday to discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.

This news comes as the Taliban continues to strengthen its hold over the country, having taken its second-largest city Kandahar and several other provincial capitals.

Chris Jones has more in London

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US FDA approves booster shots for immunocompromised

People with weakened immune systems in the US will soon be able to get
a booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration has given permission for them to get
extra doses.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Elon Musk in Germany to inspect delayed Tesla Factory

Tesla-founder Elon Musk is in Germany for talks with local politicians about his new car factory. 

Tesla's new Berlin 'Gigafactory' has faced delays because of local planning rules and green group opposition - but Mr Musk says he's confident the new plant will soon open and be quote "awesome". 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigeria to Commence Second Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination

The Nigerian government is set to kick off the second phase of vaccination against COVID-19 in the country on Monday. 

 

This is after receiving over 170,000 doses of the J & J vaccine on Thursday and over four million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the U.S last week. 

 

Tesem Akende reports from Jos, Nigeria

 

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6 DEAD AFTER PLYMOUTH SHOOTING

A young child and a gunman are understood to be among the six people dead after a shooting in Plymouth in south west England.

Police say they're not looking for anyone else, and it's not being treated as terror-related.

Andy Ballantyne reports from Keyham in Plymouth.

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India could launch a COVID-19 breakthrough infection tracking portal

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India could launch a special portal to track breakthrough COVID-19 infections next week.

This comes a day after local media reported about 40,000 cases of infections in vaccinated adults in just one state. 

Officials are concerned that there may be a new mutation at play here.

Ishan Garg reports.

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