The Dow fell more than 100 points on Wednesday as more doubt was
raised over the likelihood Congress will agree on a new economic
stimulus package.
Meanwhile food delivery app DoorDash made a successful debut on Wall Street.
From New York, here's Sarah Walton.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Biden's son says his tax affairs are under investigation
President elect Joe Biden's son Hunter says his taxes are being investigated by prosecutors in Delaware.
Throughout the election campaign, President Trump falsely claimed that Joe Biden and his son had received millions of dollars of illegal payments from China and Ukraine.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US files lawsuits against Facebook demanding company break-up
The US government and 48 states have filed lawsuits accusing Facebook
of crushing competition by buying rivals in its quest for social media
dominance.
Regulators are demanding Facebook separates itself from Instagram and
WhatsApp as well as limiting potential future deals.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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of crushing competition by buying rivals in its quest for social media
dominance.
Regulators are demanding Facebook separates itself from Instagram and
WhatsApp as well as limiting potential future deals.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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US Government and 48 US states seek break-up of Facebook
The US Government and 48 American states are joining forces to try and force Facebook to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
The company is being hit with two separate lawsuits that saw shares in Facebook to plunge in value.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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US Sues Facebook
The US government and dozens of individual US states have sued Facebook. They're accusing the social media company of buying up rivals to squash competition.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.
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Boris Johnson meets EU counterpart in Brussels for crunch talks
Boris Johnson is meeting his EU counterpart Ursula von Der Leyen in Brussels, in an attempt to unlock the deadlock in the Brexit negotiations.
The two leaders are meeting for a working dinner at the European Commission.
Just three weeks remain of the transition period, where the UK continues to follow EU rules.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Canada Authorizes Use of Pfizer - BioNTech Vaccine
Canada has approved the use of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech.
It's the third country to authorize use of the vaccine ….after the UK and Bahrain.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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France targets radical Islamism in new ‘principles of the Republic’ bill
The French government has formally unveiled proposed legislation to combat separatism - especially radical Islamism - which President Macron blamed for fatal attacks in France in October.
The new bill will target institutions harbouring extremist ideologies but some Islamic leaders fear it unfairly targets law-abiding Muslims.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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UGANDA ALLOWS CHINESE INVESTORS TO IMPORT COVID19 VACCINES
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The Government of Uganda has approved the importation of the COVID-19 vaccine from China. The Chinese community of investors at an industrial park in Central Uganda requested for authorization to import and administer 4,000 doses of the Sars-Cov-2 inactivated vaccine.
Leon Solomon reports
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Giuliani "doing fine" after Covid-19 hospitalization
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani says he's "doing fine"
after being hospitalized for Covid-19.
The former mayor phoned in to a radio show in New York.
Sarah Walton reports
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after being hospitalized for Covid-19.
The former mayor phoned in to a radio show in New York.
Sarah Walton reports
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US hospitals reaching capacity as Covid-19 cases soar
Covid-19 cases in the United States have topped 15 million, with
intensive care beds nearing capacity in many parts of the country.
Government data shows worrying levels even as predictions continue
that the next month will see a surge in cases and deaths.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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intensive care beds nearing capacity in many parts of the country.
Government data shows worrying levels even as predictions continue
that the next month will see a surge in cases and deaths.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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5 people dead in Ghana electoral violence
5 people have died during electoral violence since Ghana went to the polls on Monday. Ghana's electoral process has in the past been generally peaceful. But this year's election, which is seen as a tight contest between incumbent Nana Akufo Addo and former President John Mahama, has seen tensions rise among supporters of both candidates.
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Ethiopia refuses external investigation into massacre
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The Ethiopian government says it does not need external investigations into the killings of over 600 people in the north of the country last month.
It blames separatists the Tigray People's Liberation Front, for the massacre.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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VIOLENCE IN DRC PARLIAMENT
The Democratic Republic of Congo's parliament is set to convene on Thursday to hear petitions about the removal of the speaker from office - as a major political crisis deepens.
Lawmakers allied to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi passed a motion to remove Speaker Jeanine Mabunda on Tuesday sparking clashes that left three people injured. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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2 ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN UK TO PFIZER JAB
Two healthcare workers in Britain had an allergic reaction to the Pfizer-Biontech coronavirus vaccine on the first day of its rollout.
Regulators now say people with a history of severe allergies should not take the jab.
The two patients had mild allergic reactions and both recovered fully.
Dr June Raine from the MHRA regulator says data from the vaccine will be constantly monitored and acted upon as it's rolled out.
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International travelers to pay more in new fees plan
The new fee structure announced by the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism will combine park entry fee and concession fees for tourists coming to enjoy Tanzania's many tourist attractions.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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Germany reports record Covid-19 deaths as Merkel signals more restrictions
The coronavirus crisis in Germany continues to go from bad to worse, with the country recording it's highest number of deaths in one day. The unwelcome milestone comes despite five weeks of partial lockdown being in force, with Chancellor Angela Merkel now saying the measures might need to go further.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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UK PM TO BRUSSELS FOR BREXIT DINNER
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold Brexit talks in Brussels later with the President of the European Commission.
It's considered a final chance to move negotiations forward in time to reach a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year, when transition arrangements expire.
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen will have dinner ahead of an EU leaders' summit on Thursday.
The two sides remain in disagreement over fishing rights, governance, and level playing field commitments.
Philip Rycroft, former permanent secretary at the Brexit department, says there's pressure on Boris Johnson whatever the outcome.
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Lead and nickel traces found in blood samples after hundreds affected by mystery illness in south India
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Indian authorities say that traces of lead and nickel were found in blood samples after hundreds of people were hospitalised and one man died after being affected with an identified illness.
The "mystery" illness in a town in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh resulted in patients suffering from headaches and vomiting, while some people fainted or even had fits.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Protesting farmers say won't meet with Indian government
Farmer unions have called off their meeting with the Indian government. The sixth round of talks were slated to be held on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of farmers continue to camp outside New Delhi in protest against new farm laws that will bring in private investment to the agricultural sector.
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Tens of thousands of farmers continue to camp outside New Delhi in protest against new farm laws that will bring in private investment to the agricultural sector.
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