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High risk groups will be the first to receive the shots in UK vaccine programme
08 Dec 2020,·53 mins
US media say President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the retired army general, Lloyd Austin
Talks between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal will resume today.
07 Dec 2020,·53 mins
Rudy Giuliani is reported to be in hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus
He urges the Senate to agree another support package to rescue struggling businesses
04 Dec 2020,·53 mins
Mr Biden says universal mask-wearing should bring a "significant reduction" in Covid-19
The order follows an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases
03 Dec 2020,·53 mins
We hear from the president of a Pacific island state on the frontline of climate change
Three prominent Hong Kong activists are sentenced for prison terms up to 13.5 months
02 Dec 2020,·53 mins
Three leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement could be sentenced to prison shortly
US Attorney General, William Barr, said he's found no evidence to support fraud claims
But he sounds an optimistic note based on the high efficacy of two new vaccines
01 Dec 2020,·53 mins
Scientists have expressed optimism about reaching the targets of the Paris climate accord
The worsening dispute was sparked by Australia's call for inquiry into Covid-19's origin
30 Nov 2020,·53 mins
Beijing has tweeted a faked image of an Australian soldier attacking an Afghan child
Fears over military action endangering the 500,000 civilians of regional capital, Mekelle
27 Nov 2020,·53 mins
Ethiopia says it is preparing to make a final push for the Tigrayan capital, Mekele
The body of Diego Maradona is lying in state in the presidential palace in Buenos Aires
26 Nov 2020,·53 mins
Diego Maradona, 60 - one of football’s legendary players - suffered a heart attack
US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled officials for six important posts
25 Nov 2020,·53 mins
The president-elect says US is "ready to lead the world", as his transition gathers pace
But the president stops short of conceding
24 Nov 2020,·53 mins
Decision means Joe Biden can get top secret briefings
The president says a key federal agency should "do what needs to be done"
Mr Wong and two fellow activists now facing jail for taking part in last year's protests
23 Nov 2020,·53 mins
A hand recount confirms the President-elect's victory in Georgia
20 Nov 2020,·53 mins
Health officials warn Americans not to travel ahead of Thanksgiving holidays next week
The President-elect said Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility"
Forces chief apologises for killings, emphasising they were not in the 'heat of battle'
19 Nov 2020,·53 mins
