U.S. stocks soared on Monday as traders reacted to encouraging news
that an effective coronavirus vaccine may be within sight.
Sectors of the economy hardest hit by the pandemic helped fuel a rally
on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones hit a new record high.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, November 9, 2020
President Trump Fires Defense Secretary Esper
US President Donald Trump has fired his Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper.
The President made the announcement of his shake-up at the Defense Department on Twitter.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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UK PM cautiously praises vaccine developments
The UK's Prime Minister has welcomed news of a potential coronavirus vaccine after Pfizer and BioNTech developed doses which are 90% effective.
But Boris Johnson warns that whilst the breakthrough has "cleared one significant hurdle," there are "several more to go."
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden urges mask-wearing to combat "immense" Covid threat
US President-elect Joe Biden warned of the "immense and growing"
threat of COVID-19 as he laid out plans he'll institute when he enters
the White House on January 20th.
He's also urged Americans to wear masks as a "critical" way to fight the virus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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threat of COVID-19 as he laid out plans he'll institute when he enters
the White House on January 20th.
He's also urged Americans to wear masks as a "critical" way to fight the virus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump to continue to "fight" election result
US President Donald Trump intends to continue to "fight" the result of
the election according to Reopublican ally Senator Lindsey Graham.
Mr Donald is yet to concede the election more than two days after his
rival Joe Biden was declared the winner.
The Trump team are continuing their legal challenges after claiming
the Democrats committed fraud.
Lindsey Graham told Fox News Radio he'd spoken to the President at
length about the path forward.
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Lindsey Graham spoke to Fox News Radio.
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the election according to Reopublican ally Senator Lindsey Graham.
Mr Donald is yet to concede the election more than two days after his
rival Joe Biden was declared the winner.
The Trump team are continuing their legal challenges after claiming
the Democrats committed fraud.
Lindsey Graham told Fox News Radio he'd spoken to the President at
length about the path forward.
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Lindsey Graham spoke to Fox News Radio.
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TANZANIA'S TOP OPPOSITION LEADERON THE RUN
Tanzania's Chadema opposition party leader Tundu Lissu is reportedly seeking refuge in the German embassy in Dar-es-salaam. The party's presidential candidate confirmed that he escaped to the embassy last week fearing for his life.
Another Chadema leader Godbless Lema is being held at a police post in Kenya after he illegally crossed into the country.
Mr. Lema is among the three opposition leaders who were released last week after being detained for calling for protests to demand fresh elections.
Daniel Kijo has more.
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Lindsey Graham says Trump should fight election results
US Senator Lindsey Graham says President Donald Trump is gearing up for a fight to challenge President-Elect Joe Biden's projected win.
Speaking on Fox News Radio, the senator says the president should fight.
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The senator said it would be insane for the president not to look into the allegations of irregularities, so that results are certain.
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US approaches 10 million total coronavirus cases
Covid-19 infections are now increasing in more than forty US states.
It comes after a weekend where the country recorded an unprecedented
230,000 new cases of the virus.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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It comes after a weekend where the country recorded an unprecedented
230,000 new cases of the virus.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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President-elect Biden begins COVID-19 work
US President-elect Joe Biden is hitting the ground running with
briefings from his newly-established 'COVID-19 Advisory Board'.
He says tackling the pandemic is one of his top priorities when he
enters the White House on January 20th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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briefings from his newly-established 'COVID-19 Advisory Board'.
He says tackling the pandemic is one of his top priorities when he
enters the White House on January 20th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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EU presses ahead with plans for $4billion in tariffs on US imports
The election of Joe Biden to the White House has been welcome in Europe…. but nonetheless, the EU has announced it is pushing ahead with plans to impose tariffs on up to $4billion on US imports.
The tariffs are in retaliation to the US awarding illegal subsidies to the American airline manufacturer Boeing.
Lucy Hough has more.
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Covid-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective
Pfizer has announced that its Covid-19 vaccine appears to be more than
90 percent effective.
The drugmaker says there appear to be no major safety issues and plans
to seek emergency use authorization in the U.S. later this month.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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90 percent effective.
The drugmaker says there appear to be no major safety issues and plans
to seek emergency use authorization in the U.S. later this month.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump defiant as top Republicans reportedly brace for 'thirty day war'
Senior Republicans and advisors to U.S. President Trump are reportedly bracing themselves for a ‘thirty day war’ in a political battle that threatens to spill over into 2021.
While President Trump is digging in refusing to accept defeat, while Joe Biden is getting down to work after winning the presidency.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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At least 50 people die as Nigeria battles yellow fever, amid coronavirus
Nigerian health authorities say an outbreak of yellow fever in the country has claimed more than 50 lives in the past two months.
This is amidst ongoing efforts by the government to curb the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
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Brexit talks resume in London to end stalemate
Talks between the UK and EU are continuing in London, to try and end the deadlock in Brexit negotiations.
Boris Johnson and the president of the European Commission agreed to "redouble efforts" at the weekend to secure a trade deal.
Lucy Hough is in Brussels with more detail.
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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT WAITING FOR OFFICIAL RESULT BEFORE COMMENTING ON US ELECTION
Russian President Vladimir Putin has still not commented on the result of the US election, which resulted in a Joe Biden victory.
Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, says they will wait for the official result to be finalised before commenting on its outcome.
The President-elect, Joe Biden, has an insurmountable lead ahead of incumbent Donald Trump.
Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, says they will wait for the official result to be finalised before commenting on its outcome.
The President-elect, Joe Biden, has an insurmountable lead ahead of incumbent Donald Trump.
But President Trump is pursuing action in the courts over unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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EU insists it will not do a deal "at any price" as Brexit talks get underway in London
Brexit trade talks are resuming again in London on Monday at the start of another crunch week for negotiations between the EU and the UK.
Both sides must reach an agreement in time for it to come into force before the post-Brexit transition period ends on December 31st, or else face the prospect of no deal.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Delhi's Air Pollution Crosses Hazardous Levels
India's capital continues to reel under thick smog.
Delhi's air quality has dipped into the severe category of pollution.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more -
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Delhi's air quality has dipped into the severe category of pollution.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more -
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BREXIT TALKS RESUME
Brexit trade talks resume in London on Monday at the start of a key week for negotiations.
The EU and UK are negotiating a trade agreement to come into force as a Brexit transition period ends at the turn of the year.
Simon Conway reports.
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COVID 19 cases rise in India but research report lauds government response
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India's COVID 19 tally is past the 8.5 million mark.
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*do not use - update above* RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN QUIET ON BIDEN VICTORY
Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to make any public announcement on Joe Biden's victory.
While 'congratulations' poured in from leaders around the world, President Putin has remained staunchly silent.
He's previously said he's willing to work with "whoever the American people choose to elect."
But President Biden could cause problems for the Kremlin.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
While 'congratulations' poured in from leaders around the world, President Putin has remained staunchly silent.
He's previously said he's willing to work with "whoever the American people choose to elect."
But President Biden could cause problems for the Kremlin.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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