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| - Duty Editor: Tom Watkins Email: thomas.watkins@afp.com -- TOP STORIES -- + Iran has 'fruitful' talks with UN nuke chief + Niger set for first democratic transition + Condemnation after two killed in Myanmar unrest + US nears 500,000 Covid deaths + King Novak wins ninth Aus Open Iran-nuclear-politics-US-IAEA,WRAP TEHRAN Iran says it held "fruitful" talks with the UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran, ahead of a deadline when it is to restrict the agency's inspections unless Washington lifts painful sanctions. 700 words moved. Picture. Video Niger-vote,WRAP NIAMEY Niger votes in a presidential run-off between two political heavyweights that is set to bring about the first democratic transition of power in the coup-prone country's history. 750 words 2200 GMT by Boureima Hama and Amaury Hauchard. Picture. Video. Graphic Also moved: Niger-vote,COUNTRYFACTFILE Niger-vote,CHRONO Myanmar-politics-military,WRAP YANGON A lethal attack on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparks fresh UN condemnation of the country's new military regime, as mourners hold a funeral for a young woman who has become a national symbol of resistance to the junta. 800 words 1930 GMT. Picture. Graphic. Video Health-virus-US-toll-vaccine,lead WASHINGTON The United States stands on the brink of the grim milestone of 500,000 Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the nation's top virus expert warns a semblance of normalcy may not return until the end of the year. 600 words 1930 GMT by Jerome Cartillier. Picture. Video Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,WRAP MELBOURNE Peerless world number one Novak Djokovic demolishes Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park. 700 words moved by Martin Parry. Picture. Graphic. Also moved: Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,PROFILE Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic-injury,lead Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,FACTS Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic-wins,POINTS -- MIDDLE EAST -- Libya-conflict-attack,WRAP TRIPOLI The powerful interior minister of Libya's unity government survived an assassination attempt, an aide says, sparking fears of resurgent violence despite UN-led peace efforts. 530 words moved. File picture. File video. Graphic Israel-oceans-environment HABONIM, Israel Israeli authorities warn people to keep away from the country's Mediterranean shore to avoid massive tar pollution, as thousands of labourers and volunteers worked to clean contaminated beaches. 500 words 2100 GMT. Picture. Video Sudan-politics-economy-forex,WRAP KHARTOUM Sudan announces it is ditching its fixed exchange rate and adopting a managed float, in line with an IMF programme but at the risk of fanning already-smouldering popular discontent. 620 words moved by Menna Zaki. Picture Health-virus-Israel TEL AVIV Israel takes a step towards normalcy, re-opening a raft of businesses and services from pandemic lockdowns, but with some only available to fully vaccinated "green pass" holders. 500 words moved by Alexandra Vardi. Picture. Video -- SPOTLIGHT -- Vatican-pope-religion-property,FOCUS VATICAN CITY Prestigious addresses in Paris, London and Geneva and 3,000 properties across Rome: the Vatican has revealed more details of its real estate empire, a source of income -- and scandal. 750 words by Catherine Marciano. File picture. -- CORONAVIRUS -- Health-virus-Tanzania-WHO,lead DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania The head of the World Health Organization appeals to Tanzania to take "robust action" against Covid-19 in the country, where the president has long played down the virus. 500 words moved. File Picture Health-virus-Britain,lead LONDON The UK government vows to offer a first coronavirus vaccine dose to every adult by the end of July, as it readies to announce a gradual easing of its third lockdown in England. 650 words moved by Jitendra Joshi. Picture Health-virus-Israel,lead TEL AVIV Israel takes a step towards normalcy, re-opening a raft of businesses and services from pandemic lockdowns, but with some only available to fully vaccinated "green pass" holders. 600 words 1530 GMT by Alexandra Vardi. Picture. Video Health-virus-US-entertainment-opera,FOCUS PALM BEACH, Florida With the pandemic forcing most stages to go virtual, the Palm Beach Opera is embracing its tropical weather and holding an outdoor festival. 650 words moved by Gianrigo Marletta with Maggy Donaldson in New York. Picture. Video -- EUROPE -- Health-virus-Britain,2ndlead LONDON The UK government vows to offer a first coronavirus vaccine dose to every adult by the end of July, as it readies to announce a gradual easing of its third lockdown in England. 650 words moved by Jitendra Joshi. Picture Spain-rights-protest,FOCUS BARCELONA For some of the young protesters who have taken to Spanish streets this week over the jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel, his case was the spark that lit a larger bonfire of other grievances. 700 words moved by Daniel Bosque. Picture. Video. Graphic -- AFRICA -- DRCongo-health-virus-Ebola,WRAP GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo Four people have died from Ebola during a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say, warning that people are resisting measures to contain the highly contagious disease. 450 words moved by Albert Kambale with Bienvenu-Marie Bakumanya in Kinshasa Nigeria-unrest-army KANO, Nigeria A jihadist attack in northeast Nigeria has forced many people to flee after Islamic state-affiliated insurgents overran a key army base, military sources and residents tell AFP. 450 words moved -- AMERICAS -- US-aviation-accident,WRAP DENVER, Colorado A United Airlines plane suffers a fiery engine failure shortly after taking off from Denver for Hawaii, dropping massive debris on a residential area before a safe emergency landing, officials say. 500 words moved. Picture. Video Ecuador-politics-vote,2ndlead QUITO Leftist economist Andres Arauz will face conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso in the second round of Ecuador's presidential election on April 11, the country's National Electoral Council announces. 500 words moved. File picture Health-virus-Canada-transport-climate-lifestyle,FOCUS MONTREAL Canadian Gilbert Cardin worries about the future of the ice road he maintains every winter on a frozen river west of Montreal if mild weather continues. 700 words moved by Jacques Lemieux. Picture. Video -- ASIA -- Myanmar-politics-military-funeral,SCENE NAYPYIDAW A sombre Buddhist funeral song rings out in Myanmar's capital as the body of a young woman, struck down during a rally against this month's military coup, is carried to a ceremony marking the end of her short life. 500 words moved. Picture. Video. -- SPORT -- Fbl-ENG-Pr,WRAP LONDON Manchester City move a step closer to the English Premier League title as Raheem Sterling's early goal give the runaway leaders a 1-0 win against Arsenal. 650 words 2000 GMT by Kieran Canning. Picture Tennis-AUS-Open-Osaka MELBOURNE Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka says she feels comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her position at the forefront of a new era for tennis. 550 words moved. Picture afp
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