Uganda Refugee Influx

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Uganda is dealing with a refugee influx situation in the western district of Bundibugyo bordering the DR Congo.

 

More than 7000 Congolese crossed into the country a week ago following attacks from suspected ADF rebels.

 

The refugees, mostly women and children are seeking asylum after the rebel group overrun their homes killing dozens and displaying thousands.

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;

 

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JOHNSON RESISTS CALLS TO APOLOGISE TO STARMER

Boris Johnson's currently resisting calls to apologise for incorrect claims about Labour leader Keir Starmer, who was surrounded by a mob in Westminster.

The group shouted at Keir Starmer about sex offender Jimmy Savile after false comments the Prime Minister made in the House of Commons last week.

Boris Johnson has since clarified his position, but hasn't apologised.

A number of his Conservative MPs are calling for him to say sorry to the Labour leader.

But cabinet minister Chris Philp says he doesn't believe Boris Johnson's to blame for the actions of a mob outside Parliament.

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Car maker Hyundai faces backlash in India over 'Kashmir solidarity' tweets

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South Korea's Hyundai Motors is facing backlash in India after the company's Pakistan-based unit tweeted in solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

The Himalayan province is a disputed territory with both India and Pakistan claiming control over it.  

Many in India are calling for a complete boycott of Hyundai cars, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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US and Japan reach deal to ease Trump-era steel tariffs

The US and Japan have agreed a deal to ease steel tariffs imposed under former US President Donald Trump.

The move has been welcomed by Tokyo to resolve a long-standing source of trade friction between the two countries.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Biden & Scholz promise sanctions & no pipeline project if Russia invades

US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have
presented a united front, promising sanctions and an end to the
Russian gas pipeline project if troops invade Ukraine.

The new German leader has recently been criticized for a weak response
to Putin's aggression.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Choppy trading on Wall Street but Meta falls again

It was a choppy day of trading on Wall Street with earnings season and
some merger news dominating sentiment.

And it was another rough day for Facebook's parent company Meta.

William Denselow reports from New York,

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Jury selection begins in trial of former Goldman Sachs banker

Jury selection is underway for the trial of former Goldman Sachs
banker Roger Ng.

He was the head of investment banking in Malaysia and is accused of
money laundering in connection with the 1MDB scandal.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden / Scholtz summit underway at White House

President Biden has welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz to the White House for talks aimed at ironing out disagreements in their respective positions on Ukraine.

The Germans are pushing back against some of the sanctions President Biden plans to impose against Russia in the event of an invasion.

Welcoming his guest to Washington, the President suggested the two countries were united in opposing Russian aggression.

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Two arrested in London after UK opposition leader ambushed by protestors

Two people have been arrested in London after the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, was ambushed by a crowd of angry protestors as he walked from a government briefing on the crisis in Ukraine…he was heading back to Parliament.

Some of the protestors echoed false claims made last week by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that as head of Britain's prosecution service, Sir Keir had failed to pursue pedophile broadcaster Jimmy Savile.

Jack Elsom, political correspondent for The Sun newspaper witnessed today's confrontation.

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Spotify says Joe Rogan to stay on streaming platform

Spotify says it will keep working with Joe Rogan despite calls for the streaming service to part ways with the popular podcast host.

Rogan has faced criticism for using racial slurs and spreading coronavirus misinformation.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Biden seeks unity over Russia in German Chancellor meeting

US President Joe Biden is looking for unity and support for sanctions
against Russia in his White House meeting with German Chancellor Olaf
Scholz.

The Ukraine crisis and the future of the controversial Nord Stream 2
Russian gas pipeline project will dominate the two leaders'
discussions.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK house prices hit record high in January

UK house prices hit a record high in January, according to British bank Halifax.

However, the bank also says the rate of growth will "slow considerably" over the rest of 2022.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Mayor of Ottawa declares State of Emergency over trucker protests

The Mayor of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in the city over ongoing protests by Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions.

Mayor Jim Watson says the city is "completely out of control" and "losing the battle" against the truckers.

Marieke Walsh is political reporter with the Globe and Mail in Ottawa.

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Peloton shares surge on sale speculation

Shares of the connected fitness machine manufacturer Peloton soared in
early trading Monday on reports that the company might be sold.

Demand for its exercise bikes soared early on during the Covid-19
pandemic but the company has faced headwinds in recent months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Blinken travels to Pacific as Washington calls on China to fulfill purchase commitments

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Pacific in a bid to remind the world that the US's strategic long term focus remains the Asia Pacific region, despite escalating tensions with Russia.

It comes as Washington calls for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services in 2020 and 2021, under the trade deal signed by former President Donald Trump.

Kate Fisher reports form Washington

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Plan to ease the millions on NHS waiting list delayed

A plan to resolve the huge backlog of people waiting for hospital treatment in the UK has been delayed.

The scheme was supposed to be unveiled on Monday but has been put back because of the current Covid-19 situation, according to the UK's Health Minister.

Chris Jones has more in London

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New Jersey to lift school mask mandate

The Governor of New Jersey is expected to lift the mask mandate for schools.

It would see the State which introduced some of the strictest Covid-19
restrictions in the US take a huge step towards returning to normal
life.

Sarah Walton reports

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Canadian police crack down on trucker protests in Ottawa

Police in the Canadian capital are beginning to crack down on
trucker-led protests after the Mayor of Ottawa declared a state of
emergency.

Eleven days of protests have crippled Canada's capital as
demonstrations continue against COVID-19 restrictions.

Nick Harper reports.

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CHANCELLOR SCHOLZ IN WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS UKRAINE

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet today with US President Joe Biden, as America and Europe continue to grow concerned about a possible conflict erupting between Russia and Ukraine. 

Over 100,000 Russian troops have been placed on the Ukrainian border - with US intelligence saying that roughly 70 percent of the forces Russia would need for a full scale invasion have now been put in position. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Uganda Proposes 1 year Jail Term for Deliberate COVID Infections

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Uganda has proposed a one-year jail term for concealment of infectious diseases.

 

The law in offing seeks to address the emerging diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola.

 

On conviction, a person who violates this law may also be liable to a fine or both.

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;

 

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