The United States justice department has started an investigation into
claims lobbyists were trying to bribe officials to secure a
presidential pardon.
Separately, President Trump has talked about possible pardons for his
three eldest children and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
UN to get access to Ethiopia’s’ Northern region
The United Nations says it will now be able to secure humanitarian access to Ethiopia's Northern Tigray region where there's been fighting between government and regional forces since 4th November.
It says it has signed a deal with Ethiopia's government to allow "unimpeded" humanitarian access to the embattled Tigray region.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :
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France to clamp down on Christmas skiing holidays abroad
France is going to bring in random borders checks to dissuade people from going to countries where ski resorts remain open.
Pistes are closed in France and the government doesn't want citizens going overseas for festive holidays this year.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pistes are closed in France and the government doesn't want citizens going overseas for festive holidays this year.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Ethiopia TPLF member surrenders
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The government of Ethiopia says that one of the top members of the Tigray People Liberation Front, the political party that it is fighting in the North - has surrendered.
Keria Ibrahim was one of the 9 executive members of the political outfit that prime minister Abiy Ahmed's government now considers a criminal group.
He has accused them of going against the constitution and the regional forces in the country's north, of attempting to rob the country's National barracks.
SABC Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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PFIZER VACCINE APPROVED BY UK
UK regulators have approved the use of Pfizer-Biontech's coronavirus vaccine.
It'll be rolled out from next week.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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MSF PULLS OUT OF EASTERN DRC
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Medical charity, Doctors Without Borders says it has ended most of its support to healthcare centres in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following several attacks against its staff this year. Chris Ocamringa has more...
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Boko Haram claims responsibility for massacre of Nigerian farmers
Terrorist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 43 rice farmers in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Uganda's Opposition Candidate Bobi Wine Suspends Campaigns
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Uganda's main opposition Candidate Bobi Wine has suspended his campaigns citing threats to his life after his front car windscreen was shuttered and tyres deflated by bullets.
Mr Wine was on a campaign in the East of the country when there was a confrontation with security personnel.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed over 2019 protest
Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activist Joshua Wong has been jailed for 13.5 months for his role in unauthorised anti-government protests last year. His fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam have been given shorter sentences.
All three had pleaded guilty to inciting an unauthorised protest outside the police headquarters.
Richard Kimber reports from the courthouse in Hong Kong.
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PFIZER VACCINE APPROVED IN UK
The Pfizer-Biontech covid-19 vaccine's been approved for use by regulators in the UK.
Officials say it will now be rolled out in Britain from next week.
The UK's ordered 40 million doses of the jab.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the National Health Service is ready for the roll-out.
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Talks between Indian government and protesting farmers end in impasse
In India, talks between the government and protesting farmers have failed.
More than 300,000 farmers have been camped outside of Delhi for nearly a week now protesting new laws aimed at attracting private investment into the farming sector.
Neha Poonia has more.
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More than 300,000 farmers have been camped outside of Delhi for nearly a week now protesting new laws aimed at attracting private investment into the farming sector.
Neha Poonia has more.
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S. Korea marks record number of Covid-19 quarantines
The South Korean government says home quarantines have reached an all-time high amid the latest spike in the country's COVID-19 infections. Average cases have been hovering around 500 a day much of the past week, and Seoul says the public needs to be more cautious.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Hong Kong dismisses US analysis of the city's national security law
The Hong Kong government is accusing the US of "blatant interference", over a proposal that would make it easier for Hong Kongers who fear political persecution to apply for US visas.
A bipartisan US report said the introduction of the national security law in the city had undermined the rule of law, and basic human rights.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Australia – Senator calls for and end to business with China
An Australian Senator has called on the Australian government to impose a levy on iron ore exports to China.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Health Care Workers and Nursing Home Residents - Top Priority
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending health care workers and residents of long term care facilities as highest priorities for a coronavirus vaccine.
If the recommendations are approved by the director of the CDC they'll become official recommendations on immunization in the United States — guidance to state officials, trying to meet a Friday deadline for vaccine distribution planning.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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UK MPs VOTE IN FAVOUR OF COVID TIERS
UK MPs have voted in favour of new regionally-tiered covid-19 restrictions which will immediately replace England's national lockdown.
However, over 50 of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's own Conservative MPs rebelled and voted against his plans.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Vaccine and stimulus hopes boost the markets
Traders in the U.S. kicked off December in buoyant mood on hopes that
a Covid-19 vaccine and a fresh stimulus could be on the way.
President-elect Joe Biden has called for a robust spending package to
give the economy a boost but lawmakers remain divided on its scale and
scope.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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a Covid-19 vaccine and a fresh stimulus could be on the way.
President-elect Joe Biden has called for a robust spending package to
give the economy a boost but lawmakers remain divided on its scale and
scope.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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President-elect Biden unveils members of his economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has formally introduced his economic team
tasked with rebuilding an economy decimated by the pandemic.
Biden has urged Congress to confirm his picks quickly to allow them to
get on with the job at hand.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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tasked with rebuilding an economy decimated by the pandemic.
Biden has urged Congress to confirm his picks quickly to allow them to
get on with the job at hand.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Barr: no evidence of widespread voter fraud that would have changed the election results
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud and certainly not enough to change the outcome of the U.S. presidential election- that’s the word from one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies.
U.S. Attorney General, William Barr has admitted he’s been unable to uncover a shred of evidence, despite the FBI’s best efforts.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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CHILDREN FACE STARVATION
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International charity organisation, Save the Children says about 11 million children under five are facing extreme hunger in Africa, the middle east, the Caribbean and Asia. And the aid agency is calling for a large scale global response to help avert a humanitarian crisis.
Chris Ocamringa has more....
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