Traders in the U.S. kicked off December in buoyant mood on hopes that
a Covid-19 vaccine and a fresh stimulus could be on the way.
President-elect Joe Biden has called for a robust spending package to
give the economy a boost but lawmakers remain divided on its scale and
scope.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
President-elect Biden unveils members of his economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has formally introduced his economic team
tasked with rebuilding an economy decimated by the pandemic.
Biden has urged Congress to confirm his picks quickly to allow them to
get on with the job at hand.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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tasked with rebuilding an economy decimated by the pandemic.
Biden has urged Congress to confirm his picks quickly to allow them to
get on with the job at hand.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Barr: no evidence of widespread voter fraud that would have changed the election results
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud and certainly not enough to change the outcome of the U.S. presidential election- that’s the word from one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies.
U.S. Attorney General, William Barr has admitted he’s been unable to uncover a shred of evidence, despite the FBI’s best efforts.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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CHILDREN FACE STARVATION
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International charity organisation, Save the Children says about 11 million children under five are facing extreme hunger in Africa, the middle east, the Caribbean and Asia. And the aid agency is calling for a large scale global response to help avert a humanitarian crisis.
Chris Ocamringa has more....
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World Aids Day spotlights Covid's impact on HIV/Aids
World Aids Day is underscoring the toll that the Covid-19 pandemic is taking on the global fight against HIV/Aids.
Global health agencies are calling on nations to unite and ramp up efforts to stop disruptions to HIV/Aids treatment and invest more in strategies to end this epidemic.
The coronavirus has already derailed efforts to meet 2020 targets for diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression.
Liling Tan reports from New York.
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UGANDA ELECTION VIOLENCE
Tension continues to rise in Uganda as Presidential candidates traverse the country, ahead of the January 2021 election
Several supporters of Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine have been injured by security forces on the campaign trail in central Ugand.
Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala
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Trump disputes results as more states certify Biden win
Outgoing US President Donald Trump is disputing certifications that
his rival Joe Biden won in the states of Arizona and Wisconsin.
The official state announcements further cement Biden's victory.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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his rival Joe Biden won in the states of Arizona and Wisconsin.
The official state announcements further cement Biden's victory.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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French president hopes for mass public Covid-19 vaccination in late spring 2021
The French president says he is hoping that a mass public Covid-19 vaccination programme can begin between April and June next year.
It comes as Pfizer and BioNTech have officially requested European authorization for their vaccine.
Ross Cullen reports.
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It comes as Pfizer and BioNTech have officially requested European authorization for their vaccine.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The East African Community says it is looking forward to reviving US-EAC trade agreement talks.
East Africa Community leaders have congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden for his election win. Many in the region hope that his administration boosts ties with the regional bloc.
Daniel Kijo reports
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EU may suspend Funding to Ethiopia
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International criticism of Ethiopia's military crackdown on a separatist movement in the country's north continues to mount- with the Ethiopian Prime Minister insisting the month-long war is over.
The European Union now says it's considering suspending crucial budget support to Ethiopia- while the prospect of a protracted guerrilla war grows in the Horn of Africa amid a humanitarian crisis.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Ghana cancels cocoa sustainability program run by chocolate maker, Hershey
Ghana cancels cocoa sustainability program run by Hershey
Ghana has cancelled all cocoa sustainability programs that U.S.-based chocolate maker, Hershey runs in the West African country. The government has accused the company of trying to avoid paying a cocoa premium aimed at tackling poverty among farmers. But Hershey has denied this.
From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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Russia reports record daily COVID-19 deaths
Russia has reported a record 569 deaths related to COVID-19 in the past day, bringing the total above 40,000. It comes amid accusations that the real death toll is much higher, as Julia Chapman explains from Moscow.
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UK Department Store Chain Debenhams Set To Close
One of the oldest names on the UK high street is set to close, with the loss of 12 thousand jobs.
Last ditch efforts to rescue Debenhams appear to have failed, in the latest blow for the retail industry.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Non-essential shops reopen in Belgium as coronavirus infections decline
Non-Essential shops are reopening in Belgium on Tuesday after a month's closure.
Restaurants, bars, cafes and gym are remaining closed until the new year.
It comes as Belgium's coronavirus figures continue to improve.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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UK MPs TO VOTE ON COVID TIERS
UK MPs will vote later (Tuesday approx 1900GMT) on a toughened set of tiered covid-19 restrictions, to replace a national lockdown for England.
Over 55 million people are set to enter the two most stringent tiers on Wednesday.
Dozens of Conservative MPs have indicated they'll vote against the measures.
Opposition Labour says it will abstain, which means the vote is set to pass.
Cabinet minister Michael Gove says the new tiers are necessary as lockdown expires.
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Virus measures to add $960 million to Tokyo Olympic bill
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics say COVID-19 countermeasures will cost an additional $960 million dollars - as the price tag of the postponed games continues to climb. So far, postponing the Olympics has already added $1.9 billion dollars to the stretched budget. Emi O'Connor reports from Tokyo.
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India imposes new COVID19 rules despite drop in cases
The Indian government has imposed new COVID19 guidelines that will stay in place till the end of the year.
The new set of restrictions come even as the country's infection count in November was the lowest in four months and the number of deaths reported also fell sharply for the first time in five months.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The new set of restrictions come even as the country's infection count in November was the lowest in four months and the number of deaths reported also fell sharply for the first time in five months.
Neha Poonia has more.
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China Export Rules for Sensitive Tech Take Effect
In China, a new law allowing it to take action against other countries that violate restrictions, or endanger national security takes effect from today.
The legislation expands Beijing's powers to counter trade restrictions imposed by other nations.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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The legislation expands Beijing's powers to counter trade restrictions imposed by other nations.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Monday, November 30, 2020
Weak end to stellar month on Wall Street
Wall Street has posted its biggest monthly gain since 1987 as Covid-19
vaccine hopes have given traders a shot in the arm.
Sectors hit hard by the pandemic have seen major gains in recent weeks
but the U.S. markets did lose a little steam Monday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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vaccine hopes have given traders a shot in the arm.
Sectors hit hard by the pandemic have seen major gains in recent weeks
but the U.S. markets did lose a little steam Monday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UNDP facing corruption and fraud allegations - FT Report
The United Nations Development Programme is facing several allegations of fraud and corruption tied to a multibillion-dollar climate investment facility, according to a draft report seen by the Financial Times.
The document purportedly describes financial misstatements worth million dollars across the UNDP's portfolio of projects funded by what's known as the Global Environment Facility.
Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details.
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