Tuesday, December 8, 2020

UK COVID-19 VACCINATIONS UNDERWAY

The UK's coronavirus vaccination programme is underway.

The first Pfizer-Biontech injection's been given to 90 year-old Margaret Keenan at University Hospital, Coventry.

She's one of thousands receiving jabs at dozens of hospitals across the country.

Rachel Venables reports.

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Biegun to visit Seoul, likely his final visit as point man on N. Korea

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun will visit Seoul from Tuesday (arrives 0800G) to discuss the U.S.-South Korea alliance and stalled talks with North Korea. This is expected to be Mr. Biegun's final trip as the Trump administration prepares to leave office.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Farmers declare nationwide strike in protest of new farming laws in India

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Tens of thousands of farmers in India are calling for a nationwide strike…

As they protest against three controversial new farm laws, essential services are expected to impacted.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.


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Monday, December 7, 2020

Dow falls, Nasdaq hits new record

The Nasdaq hit a new record high Monday in what was otherwise a mixed
start to the trading week with investors reacting to rising Covid-19
infections and the latest on stimulus negotiations.

Traders fear Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs data is a sign of the
continuing impact the coronavirus is having on the economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BREXIT TALKS FAIL TO BREAK DEADLOCK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have again failed to break the deadlock in Brexit trade talks.

But it appears Boris Johnson may be headed to Brussels this week to try and get an agreement over the line.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Stay-At-Home Order in Effect for Much of California

Some thirty three million people in California are under strict new stay-at-home orders following an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.


The shutdown will last through the Christmas holiday as the state nears capacity in its intensive care hospital units.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco


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Iran says US sanctions preventing Covid-19 vaccine procurement


Iran has accused the United States of hampering its efforts to procure Covid-19 vaccines from an international vaccine facility led by the World Health Organisation. 


The chief of Iran's central bank says US sanctions against the country is preventing money transfers for vaccine payment.


Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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Germany releases vaccination plan to explain who will be first to receive Covid-19 jab

German health authorities have released their draft strategy for who will be the first to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The proposals outline the list of priority groups within Germany's population of 83 million citizens.  The plan comes as European regulators signal they're getting closer to making a decision on whether the Pfizer vaccine can be administered to people across the EU. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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NYC schools partially reopen

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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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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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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