The scientific body preparing modelling on Australia's re-opening,
including when borders will be able to re-open for international travel,
says aiming for zero Covid cases would subject Australia to indefinite
lockdowns and border closures.
Kym Cartwright reports...
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Monday, August 23, 2021
AUSTRALIA - Scientific experts recommend against aiming for zero covid rates before opening borders.
The scientific body preparing modelling on Australia's re-opening, including when borders will be able to re-open for international travel, says aiming for zero Covid cases would subject Australia to indefinite lockdowns and border closures.
Kym Cartwright reports...
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Covid-19 vaccine FDA approval gives markets a boost
U.S. stocks rose sharply on Monday after the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19
vaccine was given full approval by the FDA.
The move gave stocks tethered to the economic reopening an immediate lift.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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vaccine was given full approval by the FDA.
The move gave stocks tethered to the economic reopening an immediate lift.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden urges vaccine refuseniks to abandon opposition after FDA approval of Pfizer/BioNtech jab
The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the Pfizer/BioNtech Covid-19 vaccination in the United States.
It becomes the first inoculation to be granted more than emergency authorization.
President Biden said today that should be enough to persuade vaccine skeptics now to abandon their opposition to the jab.
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He says more than 6 million vaccinations have been dispensed in the US in the last seven days, but over the Covid-19 death toll in the US again surpassed one thousand fatalities per day.
White House: Biden undecided about whether to extend evacuation mission after Taliban warning
The White House says President Biden has not yet reached a decision about whether to extend US military operations at Kabul airport after the Taliban said foreign forces MUST be off Afghan soil by the end of the month.
The President has spoken again with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson - Number Ten Downing Street says the Prime Minister raised the need to continue evacuations even after US military forces withdraw.
There is no reference to that part of the conversation in the White House read out of the call.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the President has not yet decided about the timing of the military operation's conclusion.
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He also said the perimeter around Kabul Airport in which US forces are operating has been "substantially" extended and said the US has lit upon a military method that he wouldn't describe to facilitate the safe arrival of American evacuees at the airfield.
There was a firefight at the North Gate of Kabul Airport last night that left one member of the Afghan armed forces dead and three others injured.
The US is blaming what it calls a "hostile actor" for the shooting incident.
Apple Delays Return to Office Until January
Apple is delaying plans for employees to return to its corporate headquarters as the surge in coronavirus cases continues across the US.
Other large tech firms including Facebook and Google have also pushed back their timelines for bringing workers back to the office.
Ira Spitzer reports from Silicon Valley.
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Afghan evacuations speed up amid worsening conditions
Evacuations from Afghanistan have increased in the last day with
16,000 people flown out from Kabul airport, 11,000 of them by the US
military.
The Pentagon says it still aims to complete evacuations before the
August 31st deadline, following warnings from the Taliban that they
won't allow troops to stay longer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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16,000 people flown out from Kabul airport, 11,000 of them by the US
military.
The Pentagon says it still aims to complete evacuations before the
August 31st deadline, following warnings from the Taliban that they
won't allow troops to stay longer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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At least 21 dead in Tennessee flooding
At least 21 people in the U.S. state of Tennessee have died in heavy flooding.
And in the Northeast Henri has weakened to a Tropical Depression but
officials warn that heavy rains remain a threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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And in the Northeast Henri has weakened to a Tropical Depression but
officials warn that heavy rains remain a threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Evacuation efforts by US and NATO from Kabul intensify amid Taliban warning
The Taliban says it won't extend the August 31st deadline for Nato forces to leave Afghanistan.
The warning dashes hopes that the US and its European allies could extend the deadline for the evacuation of thousands of foreign nationals and at risk-Afghans.
Over the weekend, thousands were airlifted from Kabul Airport which is currently under US and British control.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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FDA grans full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has become the first to get full
approval for use in the United States.
It's likely to spark a series of new vaccine mandates in the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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approval for use in the United States.
It's likely to spark a series of new vaccine mandates in the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK MINISTER WARNS G7 CANNOT DECIDE AFGHANISTAN TROOP PRESENCE ALONE
UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that any extension to the presence of western troops in Afghanistan can not be decided solely by G7 nations.
Coalition forces have been working to a 31st August deadline for withdrawal from the nation. The Taliban has said that date is a 'red line'.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host a virtual meeting of G7 leaders where he is expected to press U.S. President Joe Biden to consider keeping troops at Kabul airport beyond that date, in order to extend the ongoing evacuation mission.
Mr Heappey, though, says even if G7 leaders agree, it would require cooperation from the Taliban.
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GERMAN FORCES INVOLVED IN GUN BATTLE IN KABUL
German troops have exchanged fire with an unknown attacker near Kabul Airport.
It comes as NATO forces continue to evacuate thousands of people trying to escape the Taliban.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
It comes as NATO forces continue to evacuate thousands of people trying to escape the Taliban.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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BORIS JOHNSON TO PRESS FOR U.S. TROOPS TO REMAIN IN AFGHANISTAN
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to use a meeting of G7 leaders to press US President Joe Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond August 31st - in order to secure further evacuations from the country. A virtual summit is set to take place tomorrow. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS
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The United Nations children's agency, UNICEF, says young people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo are among the most at risk of the impacts of climate change.
A report conducted by the agency shows that Congolese children are the ninth most vulnerable globally due to their exposure to air, soil and water pollution.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Polio re-discovered in Nigeria
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has confirmed the emergence of vaccine-derived poliovirus recorded in 12 Nigerian states.
This is coming barely a year after Nigeria was declared by the World Health Organisation as polio free.
Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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India reports lowest increase in Covid-19 cases in 160 days
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India has reported its lowest daily rise in Covid-19 infections in 160 days.
The country's health ministry said there were 25,072 new cases in the past 24 hours, while 389 deaths were recorded.
This comes after India went through a massive deadly second wave of infections this year.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has reported its lowest daily rise in Covid-19 infections in 160 days.
The country's health ministry said there were 25,072 new cases in the past 24 hours, while 389 deaths were recorded.
This comes after India went through a massive deadly second wave of infections this year.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Japan prepares to host Paralympics as Covid surge continues
With one day to go until the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, Japan continues to battle its toughest spike in coronavirus infections. Nationwide cases topped 20,000 on Sunday and patients in a serious condition hit a fresh record high.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong set to relax immigration rules for Filipino domestic maids
Thousands of domestic maids from the Philippines are expected to be allowed to fly to Hong Kong next week, despite the city's strict border control measures.
Hong Kong banned arrivals from the Philippines in April due to COVID-19 concerns, but the government is making an allowance for the maids, due to high demand for household help in the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Kamala Harris vows to counter China’s influence in Singapore visit
US Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off her visit to Southeast Asia today with a meeting with Singapore's leaders.
The trip is part of Washington's efforts to counter China's growing global influence.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Biden says discussions ongoing about extending Aug 31 Afghanistan deadline
United States president Joe Biden says discussions are ongoing with the military about "extending" the Aug. 31st deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
But he says he hopes that deadline can still be met.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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But he says he hopes that deadline can still be met.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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