The first black man to become mayor of New York has died.
David Dinkins was 93.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
EU signs contract with Moderna for 160m vaccines
The European Union has announced with US biotech firm Moderna to secure 160million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine.
It's the sixth contract signed by the EU with pharmaceutical firms for its vaccine portfolio.
EU Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen said it was an important moment.
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English Travelers Can Cut Quarantine Time
Travellers arriving in England will be able to reduce the time they have to spend in quarantine, by paying for a Coronavirus test.
The news has been welcomed by the beleaguered travel industry, but described as 'long overdue'.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Russian vaccine producer says Sputnik V more than 95% effective
Russia's leading COVID-19 vaccine producer says Sputnik V is more than 95% effective and will be cheaper than other candidates. A second set of interim data has been released for the vaccine, which is in phase three of clinical trials, but has already been approved by regulators. Julia Chapman has more.
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France condemns violence in Ethiopia
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France is the latest country to add its voice to the United Nation's call for immediate cessation of violence in Ethiopia's Northern region.
It says it supports a mediation initiative initiated by the African Union for dialogue to end the war between the government of Prime minister Abiy Ahmed and the political leadership in the Tigray region, under the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced a former Congolese rebel leader to life in prison for crimes against humanity. The court found Ntabo Ntaberi guilty of murder, rape, sexual slavery, and the recruitment of child soldiers. The crimes were committed in eastern DRC between 2010 and 2014.
Chris Ocamringa has more...
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THE JUDICIARY OF TANZANIA SETS GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION PETITIONS.
The Judiciary of Tanzania has prepared new rules, guidelines, and procedures to assist judges and magistrates to expedite the hearing of election petitions that might be filed following the October 28th, 2020 General Election.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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#EndSARS: UK lawmakers demand sanctions on Nigeria government
Members of the United Kingdom Parliament have criticised the Nigerian government for its handling of last month's demonstrations by thousands of youths who were agitating for an end to police brutality.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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Russian lawmakers propose widening protest ban
Draft legislation has been introduced in the Russian parliament that would ban single-person pickets, which have become a popular method of protest in the country. Opposition figures say the bill is aimed at sidelinening dissenting voices in Russia. Julia Chapman has more.
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EARLY QUARANTINE EXIT FOR INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS TO ENGLAND
International arrivals to England will be able to reduce their quarantine period to six days, from December 15th.
It will require travellers from destinations not on the government's travel corridors list to pay for a covid-19 test after five days of isolation.
If it comes back negative, they'll be allowed to leave quarantine.
Heathrow airport boss John Holland-Kaye says it's good news but long overdue.
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Fear of a second COVID wave prompts Indian authorities to take urgent new steps
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India's rising cases of COVID 19 is prompting authorities to implement a slew of new measures.
Night curfew is being implemented in Himalayan tourist destinations…
While Delhi is procuring more equipment to battle the surge.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has more.
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Uganda HIV Drug Trials
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The new drugs are projected to be safer, more cost effective and improve adherence among recipients.
Uganda has more than 1.5 million people living with HIV.
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China Spacecraft Blasts Off on Moon Mission
China has launched a robotic spacecraft to bring rocks back from the moon.
It's the first time any country has attempted to do so since the 1970s.
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It's the first time any country has attempted to do so since the 1970s.
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S. Korea in final stages of purchasing vaccines for public
South Korea says it's in the final stages of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines for the public. The government says it hopes to receive tens of millions of doses by the end of the year.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Monday, November 23, 2020
US Election appears to be over after top Trump official starts formal transition
The US election finally appears to be over after a key official within the Trump administration formally began the process of transition to a government headed by President-elect Joe Biden.
President Trump, on Twitter, said he will continue to fight to overturn the election's outcome, but he said he was authorizing the move by the General Services Administration of the US Government in the best interests of the country.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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GM Goes into Reverse Over Fuel Efficiency Fight
General Motors says it will no longer back the Trump administration in its battle with California over fuel-efficiency regulations. The car manufacturer says its goals for cleaner cars are aligned with California's and those of the incoming Biden administration.
And as Rachel Silverman reports, it's a significant reversal by the largest US automaker.
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Michigan votes to certify election results declaring Biden victory
Michigan's Board of Canvassers has certified the results of the November third election which declared Joe Biden the winner.
This comes despite attempts by leading Republicans to delay and demand an audit of the votes.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Vaccine news boosts US markets
WALL STREET: Stocks rose on Monday following more positive news on the
development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Investors also reacted to news that Joe Biden has picked his new
Treasury Secretary.
Sarah Walton reports.
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development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Investors also reacted to news that Joe Biden has picked his new
Treasury Secretary.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Biden announces top positions, Blinken for Secretary of State
US President-elect Joe Biden has announced his foreign policy and
national security team, including the nomination of Antony Blinken for
Secretary of State.
His diverse team includes the first Latino to run Homeland Security
and the first female director of national intelligence.
From Washington, Nick Harper reports.
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national security team, including the nomination of Antony Blinken for
Secretary of State.
His diverse team includes the first Latino to run Homeland Security
and the first female director of national intelligence.
From Washington, Nick Harper reports.
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Five children on average killed or injured in Afghanistan in past 14 years, report finds
More than 26 thousand children have been killed or wounded in Afghanistan since 2004, according to UK-based charity Save the Children, in an alarming new report.
That's an average of FIVE children killed or maimed every day, in the past 14 years.
Here's Liling Tan with the details.
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