Traders on Wall Street this week will be keeping a close eye on
progress of the U.S. Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
And the markets will also be waiting to see whether Congress can
strike a deal on another coronavirus relief bill.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Friday, December 11, 2020
US Federal Prisoner Executed After Supreme Court Rejects Plea
A federal prisoner has been executed in the US state of Indiana after the Supreme Court rejected a plea for clemency, the ninth execution under US President Trump in the past two years.
Four more federal prisoners are scheduled to be killed before president-elect Joe Biden takes office in January,
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Four U.S. battleground states reject Texas lawsuit
Four battleground states have rebuked a lawsuit seeking to overturn
the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
This after 17 states, the president, and more than 100 Republican
lawmakers backed a legal effort in Texas to throw out voting results
in Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
This after 17 states, the president, and more than 100 Republican
lawmakers backed a legal effort in Texas to throw out voting results
in Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Tanzania opposition Goodbless Lema gets political asylum in Canada
Chadema political party Mr. Lema flew out of Nairobi, Kenya, where he has been staying with his wife and three children since fleeing across the border from Tanzania after expressing fears for his life.
Daniel Kijo has more.
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US Covid-19 vaccines could start Monday
The US health secretary says Covid-19 vaccinations could start as
early as Monday, after the Food and Drug Administration signalled it
would approve the Pfizer vaccine.
But it comes amid predictions around 3,000 people will every day for
the next two months.
US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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early as Monday, after the Food and Drug Administration signalled it
would approve the Pfizer vaccine.
But it comes amid predictions around 3,000 people will every day for
the next two months.
US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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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.
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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