Some children are returning to New York City classrooms less than
three weeks after schools were forced to close.
The move comes despite the Covid-19 infection rate being higher in the
city than it was when schools closed their doors.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Monday, December 7, 2020
Giuliani in hospital with Covid amid efforts to trace his contacts
US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani remains in
hospital with Covid-19 although his condition is not known.
Meanwhile, there are questions about the hundreds of people he came in
contact with over the last week as he pursued the President's legal
challenges across the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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hospital with Covid-19 although his condition is not known.
Meanwhile, there are questions about the hundreds of people he came in
contact with over the last week as he pursued the President's legal
challenges across the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden picks health team to tackle coronavirus
Joe Biden has announced his health team, filling positions which include a COVID czar.
The US President Elect said he would nominate Xavier Becerra for Health and Human Services Secretary, the first Latino to hold the position.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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US approaches 200,000 new Covid-19 cases per day
Nearly 200,000 cases of coronavirus a day are now being recorded in the US.
It comes as one of the country's top health experts warns this surge
is the worst event the US will face.
Sarah Walton reports
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It comes as one of the country's top health experts warns this surge
is the worst event the US will face.
Sarah Walton reports
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Farmers' Protests Continues Across India, Government to Hold Another Meeting
Indian farmers continue to camp in the outskirts of New Delhi for the 12th straight day.
The Indian government has proposed to hold another meeting with protesting farmers this week, after the last talk ended in a deadlock.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more..
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The Indian government has proposed to hold another meeting with protesting farmers this week, after the last talk ended in a deadlock.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more..
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Germany's Bavaria announces tough new coronavirus rules
One of Germany's largest states has introduced tough new Covid-19 restrictions as it struggles to contain a pre-Christmas resurgence of the virus.
Bavarian State Premier Markus Soder said existing partial lockdown rules hadn't done enough to slow the spread, so stronger measures were needed.
Bavarian State Premier Markus Soder said existing partial lockdown rules hadn't done enough to slow the spread, so stronger measures were needed.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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Uganda Threatens to Sue Kenya Over Trade Dispute
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Ugandan Manufacturers are threatening to sue Kenya over blocking entry of their goods.
The Uganda Manufacturer's Association says it will take it's neighbor to the East African Court of Justice to get redress on unfair trade practices.
Ugandan Manufacturers are threatening to sue Kenya over blocking entry of their goods.
The Uganda Manufacturer's Association says it will take it's neighbor to the East African Court of Justice to get redress on unfair trade practices.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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EU and UK seek a breakthrough in Brexit crunch talks
Talks between the UK and EU are resuming today in a final big to agree a post-Brexit trade deal.
With negotiations on a knife edge, Boris Johnson has indicated he could walk away without a deal.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels
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BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE
UK and EU negotiators continue to try and find common ground for a Brexit trade deal.
Reports of a major breakthrough on fishing rights have been denied by Downing Street.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will speak later (Monday night Europe time).
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly says reports of progress should be treated with caution.
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India's Serum Institute seeks emergency use approval for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
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The Serum Institute of India has applied for emergency use authorisation in the country for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, which it is manufacturing locally.
This comes after Pfizer on Saturday is understood to have applied for a similar authorisation.
India added almost 33,000 new Covid-19 infections in 24 hours on Monday, according to health ministry figures, bringing its total to close to 9.7 million confirmed cases.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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The Serum Institute of India has applied for emergency use authorisation in the country for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, which it is manufacturing locally.
This comes after Pfizer on Saturday is understood to have applied for a similar authorisation.
India added almost 33,000 new Covid-19 infections in 24 hours on Monday, according to health ministry figures, bringing its total to close to 9.7 million confirmed cases.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Seoul moves to tougher new level of social distancing amid virus spike
Seoul will implement the toughest social distancing measures yet for the city as it tries to prevent another widespread outbreak of Covid-19. Nearly half a million businesses will be forced to cut their hours from Tuesday under this latest step.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Hong Kong police investigate former lawmaker in UK exile
Hong Kong police say a former opposition lawmaker who fled to the UK last week is a wanted fugitive, and have ordered part of his bank account to be frozen.
Ted Hui is being investigated over money laundering, and a possible breach of the national security law.
Mr Hui denies wrongdoing, and is calling on financial regulators to investigate.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Giuliani hospitalized in Washington with Covid-19
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani - who has been spearheading the President's attempts to overturn the results of America's Presidential election - has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.
President Trump has sent the former Mayor of New York a get-well-soon message.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
Giuliani tests positive for Covid-19
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani - who has been spearheading the President's attempts to overturn the results of America's Presidential election - has tested positive for Covid-19.
In a message, President Trump has sent the former Mayor of New York a get-well-soon message.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Tanzania opposition ACT-Wazalendo finally agrees to join Zanzibar’s unity government
ACT-Wazalendo, one two main opposition parties in Tanzania, has finally agreed to be part of Zanzibar's Government of National Unity (GNU), ending nearly 40 days of uncertainty on the opposition party's part.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area - New Shutdown Orders
The San Francisco Bay Area is not going to wait for the governor of California to issue strict new stay at home orders.
Health officials for five Bay Area counties are implementing the new orders now, before intensive care units near capacity.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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Friday, December 4, 2020
UN urges collaboration to ensure Covid-19 vaccines reach most vulnerable
With Covid-19 vaccines on the horizon, the United Nations wants governments, aid agencies and vaccine makers to collaborate on the next phase in the global pandemic response... and ensure that vaccines reach everyone in need.
Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details from the second day of the UN General Assembly's special summit on Covid-19.
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Trump's lawyer says he's "ashamed" of Republican Party
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani says he's ashamed of the Republican Party after its lawmakers in Pennsylvania certified that Joe Biden won the Presidential election in the state.
The move is yet another setback in President Trump's attempt to prove the election was fraudulent.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Covid-19 infections and stimulus set to dominate markets in week ahead [preview]
Traders on Wall Street this week will be watching Capitol Hill for
signs of progress on a new coronavirus relief package.
Speaking on Friday after the release of weaker-than-expected jobs
numbers, the Senate Minority Leader said the monthly data serves as a
wakeup call.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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signs of progress on a new coronavirus relief package.
Speaking on Friday after the release of weaker-than-expected jobs
numbers, the Senate Minority Leader said the monthly data serves as a
wakeup call.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US coronavirus infections soar amid deadly three-day surge
U.S. coronavirus infections are climbing at an unprecedented rate amid a deadly three-day surge in which deaths have soared.
Nearly 213,000 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, and at least 2500 COVID-19 deaths for a third day in a row.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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