Canadian police have arrested two leaders of a protest movement that
has paralyzed a section of downtown Ottawa for more than two weeks.
Demonstrators have taken place across the country in recent weeks
demanding an end to Covid-19 restrictions.
North American correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Friday, February 18, 2022
Ukrainian separatists say civilians being evacuated
The leaders of the two separatist regions of Ukraine say civilians are being evacuated to Russia. They claim the Ukrainian military is planning an offensive, which officials in Kiev deny. Julia Chapman reports.
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Hawaii bucks trend as only US state not to announce plans to relax mask mandates
Statewide COVID-19 mask mandates are being lifted across most of the US, as the country looks to move away from pandemic restrictions.
Hawaii now remains the only state with mask requirements – it's not yet announced any plans to relax them.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden and European leaders to discuss Russia-Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and European leaders are holding a call to
discuss the latest situation with the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
It comes ahead of Russian military drills this weekend that western
allies have warned could be a cover for invasion.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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discuss the latest situation with the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
It comes ahead of Russian military drills this weekend that western
allies have warned could be a cover for invasion.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Six African countries to receive mRNA technology
A group of European and African leaders have announced that six African countries are to be the first recipients of technology needed to manufacture mRNA COVID-19 vaccines on the continent. The plans were unveiled at a press conference on the sidelines of a landmark summit between European Union and African Union leaders in Brussels.
Rosie Birchard reports from the summit.
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RUSSIA NUCLEAR DRILLS PLANNED FOR WEEKEND
The Kremlin has denied holding nuclear drills at the weekend will further inflame tensions with the West.
The Russian Ministry of Defence says forces will fire ballistic and cruise missiles, to test the reliability of nuclear and non-nuclear weapons.
The Russian President's spokesperson says Vladimir Putin will likely be overseeing proceedings personally.
Stuart Smith reports.
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The Russian Ministry of Defence says forces will fire ballistic and cruise missiles, to test the reliability of nuclear and non-nuclear weapons.
The Russian President's spokesperson says Vladimir Putin will likely be overseeing proceedings personally.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Uganda Suspends Mandatory COVID-19 Testing For Travelers
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Uganda has suspended mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travelers at its airport and border points.
The Ministry of Health says there is a drastic decline in positive cases and a lower risk of importation of variants.
Isabel Nakirya reports
Uganda has suspended mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travelers at its airport and border points.
The Ministry of Health says there is a drastic decline in positive cases and a lower risk of importation of variants.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Uganda Suspends Mandatory COVID-19 Testing For Travelers.
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Uganda has suspended mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travelers at its airport and border points.
The Ministry of Health says there is a drastic decline in positive cases and a lower risk of importation of variants.
Isabel Nakirya reports
Uganda has suspended mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travelers at its airport and border points.
The Ministry of Health says there is a drastic decline in positive cases and a lower risk of importation of variants.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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STORM EUNICE REACHES UK
Large parts of the UK are feeling the effects of Storm Eunice - which could be one of the worst in decades.
The Met Office has issued red weather warnings for several regions, meaning there's a threat to life.
A number of bridges and schools have been closed across the country - and all trains have been cancelled in Wales.
Carney Bonner is an emergency response manager for the British Red Cross.
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India calls for multilateral funding to ready for future pandemics
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India is urging the world's largest economies to increase multilateral funding by global institutions to be better prepared for any future pandemics.
India has highlighted that lower income countries do not have the resources to cope with such challenges.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Hong Kong considers city-wide COVID-19 testing to curb outbreak
The Hong Kong government is considering a mass city-wide testing programme, as part of its efforts to curb a growing outbreak of COVID-19. The city has recorded thousands of new cases, and a record high number of COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan to extend Covid measures but experts say peak has likely passed
Japan is expected to extend Covid countermeasures in several areas as the country battles a sixth wave in the pandemic.
The daily death toll hit a record high this week, but medical experts say that the peak in infections has likely passed.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
The daily death toll hit a record high this week, but medical experts say that the peak in infections has likely passed.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Donald Trump must testify under oath, says NY judge
Former US President Donald Trump must testify under oath as part of an investigation into his business practices.
That's according to a judge's ruling on Thursday, as the New York state looks into allegedly "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of his assets — like golf courses and skyscrapers — in order to secure loans and tax benefits.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Stocks fall in US amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
In the US, stocks slumped further on Thursday as investors kept a close eye on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Dow tumbled more than 600 points -- or almost 2% -- in the blue-chip average's worst daily performance of the year, whilst the the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped even more.
With a round-up from Washington, here's Benji Hyer.
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Testing for Donald Trump's new social media app "Truth Social" begins
Pre-launch testing has begun for former President Donal Trump's new social media app called "Truth Social".
It comes a year after Mr Trump was banned from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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UN Security Council discusses situation in Ukraine
The United States has described Russia as the greatest current threat
to peace and security during a meeting at the United Nations Security
Council.
The body met to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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to peace and security during a meeting at the United Nations Security
Council.
The body met to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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SEVERE STORM SYSTEM HITS GERMANY WITH UP TO 150KM/HR WINDS
Severe weather is hitting much of Northern Europe - caused by a storm system which is making its way across the continent.
Multiple warnings remain in place in Germany, where winds of up to 15)km/hr have been recorded.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Multiple warnings remain in place in Germany, where winds of up to 15)km/hr have been recorded.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UK PM claims shelling in eastern Ukraine a Russian "false flag" operation
Rebels in a self-declared autonomous region of eastern Ukraine have accused Kyiv of shelling villages.
Pro-Russian separatists in Luhansk claimed the Ukrainian army fired at them….Kyiv denies it….and says the separatists were the only ones doing the shooting.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the incident was an effort by the Russians to create a pretext to invade Ukraine.
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Biden: Risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine now "very high", could occur "within days"
President Biden says the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is now "very high", and he says there is no indication that the Kremlin is withdrawing forces as Moscow has claimed.
He's told reporters there is still a diplomatic path to defuse the crisis, but he believes a Russian attack could occur in the next few days as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US: Russia expels deputy US Ambassador
The US State Department says Russia has expelled America's deputy
ambassador from the country.
It comes as US President Joe Biden says the likelihood of a Russian
invasion is "very high" and could happen in "the next several days".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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ambassador from the country.
It comes as US President Joe Biden says the likelihood of a Russian
invasion is "very high" and could happen in "the next several days".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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