Friday, December 11, 2020

BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE AS OPTIMISM WANES

Brexit trade talks continue, as the European Commission president told EU leaders the "situation is difficult" and the "main obstacles remain."  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson briefed his cabinet on Thursday to make preparations for a no-deal outcome - which he now says could be 'wonderful' for Britain. 

Hannah Simpson reports from London. 

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Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

One of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists is facing charges under the city's national security law that could result in life imprisonment.

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is due in court on Saturday to face charges of colluding with foreign forces and endangering national security.

Richard Kimber reports.


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DRC SPEAKER OUSTED

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Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have removed the speaker of parliament from office. Jeanine Mabunda's removal has been hailed as a major victory for President Felix Tshisekedi who is attempting to assert his authority after breaking-up the ruling coalition that he jointly led with former president Joseph Kabila. CGTN's Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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UK VACCINE MANUFACTURER TO TRIAL COMBINATION WITH RUSSIA VACCINE

UK pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca has agreed a partnership with Russia's Gamelaya institute to work on a combined Covid-19 vaccine.

Both have produced their own vaccines, with Gamelaya reporting efficacy of more than 90%, and AstraZeneca reporting around 70%.

Now AstraZeneca will conduct a clinical trial to test a combination of both vaccines.

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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EU Council summit concludes with breakthrough on recovery fund and climate change

The EU Council summit has concluded after an overnight marathon, with a deal on the bloc's landmark €1.8trillion long-term budget and recovery fund. 

EU leaders discussed Brexit for just ten minutes, with agreement that no-deal was now the most likely outcome. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Germany breaks another coronavirus record as fresh lockdown looms

Germany has reported a record number of daily coronavirus cases and deaths. Expectations are now growing the country is heading back towards a hard lockdown, with Chancellor Angela Merkel preparing to meet with regional leaders to discuss the health crisis. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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NEW BREXIT DEADLINE LOOMS

Two days remain before the new deadline for Brexit talks.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there's a 'strong possibility' there won't be a trade deal - and has ordered his cabinet to make preparations for a No Deal scenario.

The EU has also published No Deal contingency plans to take effect from January 1st.

The UK and EU say 'final decisions' must be made by Sunday.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says a deal is still possible if the EU compromises.

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Japan sends Self-Defence Force nurses to short-staffed cities

Japan has been experiencing its worst spike in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with record breaking numbers of infections this week. 
 
The federal government has started sending Self-Defence Force nurses as reinforcements for frontline workers. 
 
Emi O'Connor reports from Tokyo.


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Australia - Public confidence crucial in vaccine development.

The head of Australias Federal Health Department Professor Brendan Murphy says public confidence in a covid vaccine is crucial in getting people to agree to be innoculated against the virus.


Shaun Bindley reports.

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Farmers threaten to block railway lines as protests intensify in India

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Farmers' protests in India are intensifying as tens of thousands of farmers remain camped on the borders of New Delhi.

Protestors are threatening to block major railway tracks if their demands are not met.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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U.S. diplomat casts blame on N. Korea for failed nuclear talks

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun has blamed North Korea for failing to reach a deal on its nuclear weapons with the U.S. Mr. Biegun is visiting Seoul, likely for the last time as the Trump administration prepares to leave office.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Ottawa: Two Canadians Haven't Been Tried


China has confirmed Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, held in China for two years now, have not been put on trial as was reported by some news outlets.

Ottawa spoke to Beijing and said the confusion was a mischaracterisation of comments by China's spokesperson.

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Hong Kong condemns UK government for hosting activist

The Hong Kong government is condemning the UK government for hosting an official meeting with a high profile Hong Kong democracy activist.

Exiled campaigner Nathan Law met the British Home Secretary on Wednesday to discuss the UK's offer of a pathway to citizenship for Hong Kongers.

Richard Kimber reports


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Thursday, December 10, 2020

US Federal Advisors Endorse Pfizer Vaccine

Federal advisers in the US have endorsed the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the vaccine on an emergency basis within hours or days…

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 



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FDA Panel recommends use of Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 in USA

A panel of experts has recommended that the US Food and Drug Administration approve the use of Pfizer's vaccine to treat Covid-19 in the United States.


It's means vaccinations could begin within the next few days.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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AUSTRALIA: Covid 19 vaccine trials in Queensland abandoned

The COVID 19 vaccine being developed in Australia by the University of Queensland and the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories have been abandoned.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Mixed close on Wall Street as traders await vaccine news

It was a mixed day of trading on Wall Street Thursday as investors
awaited a vote on a Pfizer vaccine recommendation.

And the wait continues on another round of coronavirus stimulus.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BORIS JOHNSON: TIME TO PREPARE FOR 'NO DEAL'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's told his cabinet to prepare for a no deal Brexit.

He says there's a 'strong possibility' there won't be a trade deal with the EU before Brexit transition arrangements expire at the end of the year.

London and Brussels have set a deadline of Sunday to find the shape of an agreement.

If they don't - the UK and EU will move to World Trade Organisation terms in January, with tariffs and increased barriers to trade.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the Prime Minister's cabinet is backing him.

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President Magufuli changes 256 death sentences to life imprisonment

Tanzanian President Magufuli says his administration will not approve the killing of 256 inmates who are on death row. He advised the courts to change their death sentences into life imprisonment.

 

Daniel Kijo has more.



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Jobless claims rise to highest number since September

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits
has risen to the highest figure seen since September.

Many economists believe rising Covid-19 cases are hurting the labor
market and slowing the pace of hiring.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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