Pollution levels in Delhi spike again, government blames COVID19 surge on toxic air

Air quality levels in Delhi have deteriorated again and the government of the capital city has blamed the surge in coronavirus infections on the high pollution levels.

Doctors have warned that rising levels of air pollution can make COVID19 infections more severe and life threatening.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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Australia – Former Senator Using Govt Funded Plane While Campaigning For Head Of OECD

Australian Primer Minister Scott Morrison says he has no problem with former Senator Mathias Cormans use of a Defence Force plane as he campaigns to become the next head of the OECD.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive aims to restore confidence in the city

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her main priority is to restore confidence in the city, after a year of social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In her annual policy address, the Chief Executive said the national security law had brought stability to Hong Kong, and criticised foreign governments for what she called their increased interference in local affairs.

Richard Kimber reports.

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Biden says his Presidency won't be a "third Obama term"

US President Elect Joe Biden has told NBC News his presidency will not be "a third Obama term."

 

The interview comes on the day he announced his nominees for several key cabinet positions, many of whom served under President Barack Obama.

 

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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China Says Pope's Uighurs Claims Are Groundless

China has rejected the Pope's characterisation of the treatment of ethnic Uighurs in the country.

It says claims made by the pontiff in his new book are groundless.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Dow tops 30,000 as stocks soar on more US election certainty, vaccine news

US markets soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones topping 30 thousand points for the first time and closing the day at that record high.

Markets waged their bets on receding US election uncertainty, and cheered promising news on three Covid-19 vaccines that could soon be available.

Here's Liling Tan with the the markets round up. 

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French president unveils country's path out of its Covid-19 lockdown

The French president says the peak of the second wave of Covid-19 infections has passed, as the numbers of new cases and number of patients being treated in hospital continues to fall.

Emmanuel Macron said that non-essential shops will be able to re-open from November 28 and the national coronavirus lockdown will end on December 15.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Biden formally unveils his choices for cabinet [WRAP]

U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden has formally unveiled his picks for cabinet, announcing posts including Secretary of State, Homeland Security and National Intelligence.

Pledging to rein in the pandemic, and restore America’s reputation, Joe Biden said he was ready to begin the work of healing and uniting America as well as the world.

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UK CHRISTMAS BUBBLES CONFIRMED

The UK's confirmed relaxed rules on the mixing of households for several days over Christmas.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

 

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Millions of Americans travel for Thanksgiving despite coronavirus surge

Millions of Americans are defying warnings not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, as the US breaks records for rates of coronavirus hospitalizations.

The Centers for Disease Control has advised people to stay at home but the American Automobile Association projects 50 million people will still travel.

Kate Fisher reports from the US capital's main domestic airport.

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Biden begins official transition as Trump refuses to concede election

US President-Elect Joe Biden is beginning the formal transition process with the White House, even with President Trump still refusing to concede he lost the election.

On Monday, the head of a key government agency wrote to the Biden team to kickstart the official process.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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First black mayor of New York dies

The first black man to become mayor of New York has died.

David Dinkins was 93.

Sarah Walton reports.

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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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DRC WARLORD SENTENCED

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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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