It was a record close for the Dow Jones on Monday as Wall St rose on
positive Covid-19 vaccine news.
The Moderna test results also helped to push companies that would
benefit from a vaccine higher.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Biden warns Trump's failure to embrace transition is putting lives at risk
US President-elect Joe Biden says President Trump's refusal to accept the outcome of the election is putting American lives at risk.
The President-elect called for immediate talks between his team and the White House in a bid to ensure the effective distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.
From Washington Simon Marks reports.
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Biden: stimulus & Covid coordination needed to prevent "dark winter"
US President-elect Joe Biden is warning of a "very dark winter" ahead
and is urging Congress to pass a new economic stimulus package without
delay.
He also says President Donald Trump's refusal to lead a coordinated
pandemic effort means "more people may die".
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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and is urging Congress to pass a new economic stimulus package without
delay.
He also says President Donald Trump's refusal to lead a coordinated
pandemic effort means "more people may die".
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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More than 11 Million Reported Cases of Covid-19 in USA
The United States is now reporting more than 11 million cases of Covid-19, and hospital admissions are at record levels.
Governors and mayors across the country are taking increasingly strict measures to try to slow its spread.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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UK Prime Minister in isolation after coming into contact with positive Covid case
Boris Johnson -- and six Conservative MPs -- are self-isolating after a meeting inside Downing Street.
One of those MPs, Lee Anderson, tested positive for Covid-19. That means the Prime Minister, who's already had coronavirus, was forced into quarantine at the start of what's supposed to be a big week of policy announcements for the government.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Boris Johnson Self Isolating
Senior members of the British government have said the Prime Minister would not be 'in any way hampered' by having to self isolate.
Boris Johnson, 6 MPs and 2 political aides are having to quarantine, after one of them tested positive for Coronavirus a few days after a meeting at Downing Street.
It's come at the worst possible time for the Prime Minister who was hoping to unveil a number of new policies this week.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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UGANDA'S PRESIDENT MEETS ETHIOPIAN DELEGATION OVER TIGRAY CRISIS
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is urging dialogue from Ethiopian authorities over the growing conflict in the country.
The Ethiopian government is carrying out a military operation in its northern region, after escalating tensions with the Tigray People's Liberation Front there.
Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.
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Ghana likely to experience second wave of COVID-19 pandemic
Ghana- which was widely applauded for its response to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year- is now grappling with a fresh spike in cases.
Like many other countries where restrictions are being lifted, Ghana is now warning that the public is no longer taking the virus seriously enough. Experts say this could lead to a second wave of infections.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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US Covid-19 vaccine shows 95% success rate
US company Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is almost 95% effective.
It's the latest positive news in the race for a vaccine, following
Pfizer's announcement last week of 90% effective injection.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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It's the latest positive news in the race for a vaccine, following
Pfizer's announcement last week of 90% effective injection.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Russian coronavirus hospitals edge towards full capacity
Hospital beds in Russia's COVID-19 treatment centres are full to 84% of capacity on average, according to the country's health minister. Mikhail Murashko said that number was closer to 90% in more than half of Russia's regions. Julia Chapman has more.
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Brexit talks start in Brussels ahead of crunch week
Talks on a future trading relationship between the UK and European Union post-Brexit continue this week, as the clock continues to tick until the end of the transition period.
Lord David Frost is in Brussels for another round of negotiations ahead of a European Council video summit on Thursday which has been touted as a deadline for a draft deal.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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DRC ARMY TENSION
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The Spokesperson of the Congolese army has dismissed talk of a planned coup by government soldiers. General Leon Kasonga says the army is a disciplined force that can't destabilise the country. Allegations about a revolt have been doing the rounds on social media following the government's delay in paying the soldiers salaries.
Chris Ocamringa has that report....
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MOLDOVAN OPPOSITION CANDIDATE WINS ELECTION
Moldovan presidential candidate, Maya Sandu, has won the race for president, against current leader Igor Dodon.
In the second round of voting, the pro-EU candidate won nearly 58 percent of the vote, while the Kremlin-backed incumbent secured only 42%.
Moldova used to be part of the Soviet Union.
In the second round of voting, the pro-EU candidate won nearly 58 percent of the vote, while the Kremlin-backed incumbent secured only 42%.
Moldova used to be part of the Soviet Union.
It's now one of the poorest countries in Europe,
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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UK BEGINS NEW VACCINE TRIAL
A major covid-19 vaccine trial has launched in the UK.
Thousands of people will be involved in testing the jab from Belgian company Janssen.
It uses a genetically modified cold virus to stimulate the immune system.
The UK is backing several vaccine candidates in the expectation that a number of them will be needed to bring coronavirus under control.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the aim remains to be using a Pfizer vaccine within weeks.
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Japan’s economy rebounds from record slump
Japan's economy grew an annualized 21.4% in the third quarter, making its biggest jump in 40 years, according to government officials. It comes after a record post-war slump amid fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. But analysts say the overall economy has a long way to go before it's fully back on track - and is still far from pre-pandemic levels. Grace Lee has more.
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Hong Kong Police investigate city's deadliest fire in almost a decade
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is calling for a full investigation, after the city's deadliest fire in almost a decade.
Seven people, including a nine-year-old child, were killed when a fire broke out in a flat on Sunday night.
Seven more are in a critical condition in hospital.
Richard Kimber reports.
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S. Korea joins 14 countries in signing world's largest FTA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership with the leaders of 14 other countries, including China and Japan. The deal creates a free-trade bloc with a combined GDP of about 26 trillion U.S. dollars.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Trump tweets Biden "won" but again refuses to concede
US President Donald Trump has said Joe Biden won the US election but he's once again refused to concede.
He made the comments on twitter as he continues to falsely claim the contest was rigged.
Our Correspondent Sarah Walton has more.
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SpaceX Nasa Dragon Capsule en route to the ISS
A historic Space X Nasa mission to the International Space Station has taken off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Four astronauts are on board the Dragon capsule in its first fully operational flight by SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Sunday, November 15, 2020
Tanzania crowned champions of COSAFA women ’s Under-17 competition
Tanzania's U-17 women's soccer team has been crowned champions of the 2020 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) U-17 women's competition.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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