US President Elect Joe Biden has named Deb Haaland as his pick for Interior Secretary.
She would be the country's first Native American Cabinet Secretary.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Expert panel votes in favour of Moderna's COVID_19 vaccine
A panel of independent experts in the US has voted in favour of giving Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorisation.
It is now one step closer to being approved for emergency use across the country.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Wall St hits record highs on stimulus hopes
There were record highs for Wall St on Thursday for all three indices.
Traders eyed the prospect of a new stimulus bill passing Congress with
cautious optimism.
Nick Harper reports.
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Traders eyed the prospect of a new stimulus bill passing Congress with
cautious optimism.
Nick Harper reports.
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Reports: Hackers may have secured access to US nuclear weapons agency
Hackers believed to be working for the Russian government may have penetrated America's nuclear weapons agency in addition to several other government departments.
For months the hackers have been rooting around in key US government systems without being detected, and President-elect Joe Biden is calling it a "massive cybersecurity breach".
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Dozens of US States Sue Google
Dozens of US states have filed an antitrust suit against Google.
They say the tech giant operates an illegal monopoly in the markets for online search and search advertising.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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New Lockerbie bombing suspect could face US charges
A new suspect in the Lockerbie bombing could soon face charges in the United States, according to media reports.
It's thought that US prosecutors are trying to seek the extradition of a Libyan man suspected of making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am passenger jet in 1988, leaving 270 people dead.
Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
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It's thought that US prosecutors are trying to seek the extradition of a Libyan man suspected of making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am passenger jet in 1988, leaving 270 people dead.
Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
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CAS upholds WADA’s ban on Russia over doping
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld sanctions imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Russia over doping. It reduced the term of the ban in half, but Russia will not have any formal presence at the next two Olympics or any other world championships in the next two years. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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900,000 people file for unemployment in US as coronavirus cases surge
Almost 900,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week.
It's the highest weekly total since September, suggesting rising numbers of coronavirus cases are holding back the country's economic recovery.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.
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US expected to recommend Moderna vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to recommend a second
vaccine for use across America.
Its advisory board is meeting to assess Moderna's vaccine that tests
show is more than 94% effective.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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vaccine for use across America.
Its advisory board is meeting to assess Moderna's vaccine that tests
show is more than 94% effective.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Regional COVID Restrictions Tightened In England
Millions more people in England will be placed under the toughest COVID rules, as the country tries to slow the infection rate.
The government made the announcement amid warnings that the Health Service could soon be overwhelmed.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19
The French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19. He will be self-isolating for the next seven days.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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UGANDA'S PRESIDENT APPOINTS SON AS HEAD OF ELITE ARMY UNIT
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Uganda is now less than a month away from presidential elections set to test the democratic process- widely seen to be coming under mounting threat.
The January 14th polls will see President Yoweri Museveni - who has ruled the country since 1986 run for re-election following a brutal crackdown on the opposition.
Now, President Museveni has reinstalled his son as chief of the country's elite military unit, amid a wider shake-up of its security forces.
Leon Solomon reports:
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus.
According to a statement from the Elysee Palace, he will now isolate for seven days.
Europe Correspondent Lucy Hough has more.
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UK government poised to announce review of tiered Covid restrictions
The UK government is announcing a review of Covid-19 restrictions in towns and cities across the country, as it comes under pressure over plans for Christmas.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Russia’s Putin holds big press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual press-conference. This year due to the pandemic the event is being held online, with Putin taking questions via a video conference at his residence outside the Russian capital. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Parents lead protests in Northern Nigeria over kidnap of schoolboys
Nigerians in northwestern Katsina state have continued their agitations and calls for answers from the government on the whereabouts of more than 300 kidnapped school boys.
Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja, Nigeria
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Germany's coronavirus crisis deteriorates as doctors confirm triage now taking place
German health authorities say they're on track for a record-setting week for coronavirus deaths as parts of the hospital system show signs of struggle against new outbreaks.
Lockdown measures have now been beefed up across the country, as state leaders warn some regions are running out of ICU beds.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
Trent Murray reports from Berlin
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DRC YUMBI KILLINGS
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Human Rights Watch has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure that the perpetrators of mass killing that occurred in the northwest of the country in 2018 are brought to justice. The rights group made the remarks at the second anniversary of the tribal clashes in Yumbi territory that left more than 500 people dead. Chris Ocamringa has more...
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Farmer protests in India intensify, thousands of farm widows join demonstrations
With protesting farmers and the Indian government failing to arrive at a resolution, demonstrations against new laws aimed at bringing in private investment to the agriculture sector have intensified.
Thousands of widows of farmers who've died by suicide because of financial distress have joined the protest.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Thousands of widows of farmers who've died by suicide because of financial distress have joined the protest.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Australia – Govt seeking other markets as Chinese tariffs hit hard
With no end in sight to Chinese trade sanctions on Australian products, the Australian federal government is seeking new markets.
Shaun Bindley reports
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