Monday, December 14, 2020

Electoral College Confirms Joe Biden is US President-Elect

It's official --- Joe Biden has the requisite number of electoral college votes to officially be the president-elect of the United States. 

President Trump has  not recognized the result. 

Our Correspondent Rachel Silverman  has this report from Oakland, California.


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US Attorney General William Barr stepping down

US President Donald Trump says Attorney General William Barr is
leaving his position next week.

The President has been angered in recent weeks by Barr's refusal to
pursue efforts to overturn the election result for Mr Trump.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US Sanctions Turkey

The US has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian-made missile defense system.

US officials have  warned that Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 system could jeopardize U.S. and European security. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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US markets mixed as rising covid cases offset vaccine optimism

US markets saw mixed trading Monday as Wall Street hedged bets on vaccine optimism against worries about further restrictions as cases spike.


The Dow Jones and the S&P clocked losses as investors geared towards the relative safety of tech-heavy Nasdaq. 


Here's Liling Tan with Monday's markets wrap. 



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UK IDENTIFIES NEW COVID-19 VARIANT

The UK says a new variant of Covid-19 has been identified which may spread more quickly than other strains of the virus.

It comes as London is placed into the highest Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday because of spiking cases in the British capital.

Pubs and restaurants will have to close in the city, except for takeaway.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the variant is now being studied by British scientists to assess its potential impact.

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EU says post-Brexit trade deal still possible as talks resume

The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier says he still thinks a post-Brexit trade agreement is possible, as talks between the EU and UK resume in Brussels. 

It comes a day after the two sides agreed to extend the deadline to continue the negotiations. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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US Covid-19 vaccine rollout begins

Covid-19 vaccinations have begun in the United States.

The first person to receive the injection of the Pfizer-BioNtech
vaccine was an intensive-care nurse in New York City.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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First Covid-19 vaccinations administered in USA

Vaccinations against Covid-19 are being administered for the first time in the United States, on the day the coronavirus death toll in the country is expected to reach 300 thousand.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US electoral college voters seal Biden victory

Across the United States on Monday members of the electoral college
will officially confirm Joe Biden as the president-elect.

The vote is seen as a blow to President Trump's chances of seeking
another term in office.

William Denselow reports from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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United Nations worried over abduction of more than 300 school boys in Nigeria


The United Nations have called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of hundreds of boys, abducted by suspected bandits, after an attack on their school in northwest Nigeria. 

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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ICC READY TO BEGIN INVESTIGATION INTO WAR CRIMES IN UKRAINE

The International Criminal Court says it's ready to start an investigation into the situation in Ukraine and the disputed territory of Crimea.


It's spent six years gathering evidence of what it described as a "broad range of conduct" that could constitute "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity".


Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.


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British GPs start vaccinating patients against COVID-19 in second week of roll-out

British doctors are starting to vaccinate their patients, as the UK enters its second week of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out.

UK health officials say millions of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be in the UK ready for distribution before Christmas.


Meanwhile European regulators are coming under mounting pressure to move faster.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Tributes Paid To 'Literary Giant' John le Carré

Tributes have been paid to the author John le Carré, who has died at the age of 89.

Stephen King called him  "a literary giant and a humanitarian spirit".

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

Brexit talks continue in Brussels on Monday, after UK and EU negotiators were told to "go the extra mile" to try to reach a trade deal.

Sunday had been the deadline for a firm decision, but no new date has been set.

Boris Johnson's warning a no-deal scenario is still the most likely outcome, when the transition period ends on New Year's Eve.

Former Liberal Democrat leader, Lord Campbell, says with the stakes so high, it's no suprise it's going down to the wire.

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Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu gets international human rights award

Chadema's Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu got the Bush Thatcher Award For Freedom awarded to him and his party. Mr. Lissu said in his acceptance speech that the award was international recognition and acknowledgment of the personal and collective sacrifice made in Tanzania to fight for democracy and protect basic people's freedoms.

Daniel Kijo has more.

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Farmers in India go on hunger strike to protest against new farm laws

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Farmers in India are on a hunger strike to protest against the new farm laws.

They're intensifying their protests as negotiations with the government failed to reach a conclusion.

The government says it ready to make amends but will not roll back the laws, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong civil servants pressured to sign "oath of allegiance"

Hong Kong's civil servants have been given a month to sign a new "oath of allegiance" to the city, or potentially face being sacked. The government says the oath is a "basic responsibility" for public servants, but critics say it's an attempt to stifle dissent. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Russian-backed hackers suspected of gaining access to US Treasury emails

Russian-backed hackers are suspected of gaining access to US treasury emails and other agencies according to reports.

 

One of those agencies is the Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

 

From Washington Jagruti Dave has the details.


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Re: Pres. Moon says tougher anti-virus measures may be 'inevitable'



On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 11:14 AM Bruce Harrison <harrisonb@featurestory.com> wrote:
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said that the government may have no choice but implement the toughest level of social distancing. Covid-19 infections have risen to record levels in South Korea the past few days.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Pres. Moon says tougher anti-virus measures may be 'inevitable'

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said that the government may have no choice but implement the toughest level of social distancing. Covid-19 infections have risen to record levels in South Korea the past few days.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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