Tuesday, December 8, 2020

COVID JAB ROLLED OUT IN UK

Hundreds of people in the UK have been vaccinated against covid-19 on the first day of a mass roll-out of the Pfizer-Biontech jab.

The UK's become the first country to start administering the vaccine after it was approved by regulators.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump's options to challenge election fade as Safe Harbor deadline approaches

A key deadline for U.S. states to certify their presidential election results is just hours away.  


Known as "Safe Harbor" day… all U.S. states have until the end of Tuesday December 8th to resolve election disputes and certify their results, in a move that would all but lock in a victory for president-elect Joe Biden.  


Here's Liling Tan with the details.


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US believes Eritrea has joined forces with Ethiopia in Tigray

The US believes Eritrea has joined forces with Ethiopia to fight the Tigray People's Liberation Front, according to a report by Reuters citing a US government source and five diplomats.

 

Both Eritrea and Ethiopia have denied the claim.

 

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.


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Biden's pick for Defense Secretary draws criticism

US President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate his Secretary of
Defense as Lloyd Austin, the first African-American to lead the
Pentagon.

However, Biden's facing accusations of hypocrisy for picking a retired
General, something he's previously criticized President Trump for
doing.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump administration reportedly turned down extra Pfizer vaccine supplies

The Trump administration reportedly failed to lock in extra supplies
of a Pfizer vaccine when it was offered earlier this year.

This has prompted speculation as to whether other nations were able to
then secure more doses of an effective Covid-19 vaccine.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Return of 'hard lockdown' for Saxony as Germany struggles to contain Covid-19 outbreaks

Struggling against a major resurgence of Covid-19, the German state of Saxony has announced it will return to a hard lockdown. Under Germany's decentralised system, the country's 16 state leaders get the final say on what restrictions are introduced. And as Trent Murray reports, the worsening health crisis means there's a growing push for a pre-Christmas clamp-down on family get-togethers. 

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SOUTH KOREA CLOSER TO PRODUCING RUSSIA'S "SPUTNIK V" VACCINE

South Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer, GL Rapha, has sent a pilot batch of the Sputnik V vaccine to Russia for quality control.

If the checks confirm the vaccine is up to scratch, production of 150 million doses will begin next month.

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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UK, US Meet Uganda's Museveni Over South Sudan Peace Process

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British and US diplomats have asked Uganda to reign in on South Sudan leaders to quickly resolve the political and security impasse in Juba.

 

The envoys held discussions with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeking consul over the Juba situation and the possible way forward to the current standoff.

 

The US, UK are guarantors of the peace process in Juba.


Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

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Police investigate Nazi graffiti inside Germany's Parliament

Police in Berlin have launched an investigation after a Nazi symbol was found scratched into a wall of Germany's Parliament building. The discovery of the emblem has shocked German lawmakers. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin 

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Investigations continue into mystery illness in south India

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Indian authorities are investigating if organochlorines - used as pesticides or in mosquito control – led to more than 400 people being hospitalised in the state of Andhra Pradesh and caused the death of one patient.

The "mystery" illness resulted in patients suffering from headaches and vomiting, while some patients fainted or even had fits.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UN WARNS OF DRC SITUATION

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned of a deeper crisis in the country following the break-up of the coalition between parties of President Felix Tshisekedi and former president Joseph Kabila. Leila Zerrougui says the situation may affect the country's economy and security if it isn't resolved. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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US adds Nigeria to religious freedom blacklist



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The United States has placed Nigeria on a religious freedom blacklist, paving the way for potential sanctions if it does not improve its record.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports in Abuja.


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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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