Line between Civil Service and the military. If confirmed he will be the first black american to lead the pentagon. Getting there will require a special congressional waiver since he hasnt been out of active service for the requisite seven years. Some are hesitant to sign off. Biden wrote an article in the atlantic explaining his choice and urging a swift confirmation. Austin led the u. S. Central command under president barack obama when biden said he pved he could react well under pressure. Biden wrote his many strengths and knowledge in the department of defense and our government are uniquely matched to the challenges and crises we face. He is the person we need in this moment. The required congressional waiver has been granted only twice in the past, most recently when Congress Approved president Donald Trumps nomination of jim mattis in 2017. Biden says he aims to vaccinate 100 million americans for covid19 during the first 100 days in his administration. My first 100 days wont e
Trials so its jobs to be nearly 90 percent effective against covert 19. A dutch Court Orders Oil giant shell to pay compensation for contaminating communities in nigeria. And china says it will no longer recognize a special british passport issued to people in hong kong and accuses the u. K. Of political interference. With a small 12. 00 to 14. 00 days of quarantine the wools took to the stalls are back on cooled him astray and firms were allowed to. Welcome to the news hour the European Union is expected to give astra zeneca covert 1000 Vaccine Limited emergency approval in the coming hours thats despite a growing dispute between the block and the company about a shortage of supply so the e. U. Has released a redacted copy of a contract which it says proves the vaccine maker is obliged to meet its promise supply it was expecting at least 80000000. 00 doses by the end of march but astra zeneca cut supply a week ago blaming manufacturing issues now on thursday brussels warned that it ma
A standoff with the government over crop prices shows no sign of being resolved. Plus a backlash and boycotts the nikkei it for its provoke debate about diversity in japan. And im he said with the sport and then pick organizers say the tokyo games will cost an extra 2400000000. 00 because of the delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Now more than one of the half 1000000 people have died from covert 1000 worldwide a 3rd of those deaths happened in just the last 2 months several countries have been reporting Record Numbers of deaths in new cases among them italy which registered its highest daily death toll on thursday since the start of the pandemic its introducing new restrictions including limiting movement between regions in the worlds worst affected countries the United States hospital admissions and fatalities have also reached new highs the president elect joe biden says he will ask americans to wear masks during his 1st 3 months in office. Its on the 1st day im an arguer had
Preparing for another show of defiance against the government. Well be live in bangkok and during this Global Pandemic come of a threat is putting the lives of millions of women, a risk well hear from a Domestic Violence survivor with the sports tennis is all straight. You know, its like it could be delayed because of the dispute over help. Players will quarantine when they get to them in northern ethiopia, where after the 3 weeks of fighting a deadline imposed by the government for the grand forces to surrender is set to expire. On wednesday, the federal army has surrounded to grays capital, the kelly that is threatening the use of artillery on the city of 500000. People to grand leaders deny claims that their faces have begun, surrendering lee theo, his Prime Minister, ahmed, is asking the International Community not to interfere. He says that while he appreciates the interest to assist, involvement in the conflict must be done in accordance with international law. And that means tha
A time of unprecedented crisis, government must make tough choices. The u. K. Treasury chief cuts foreign aid looking for savings to support the coronavirus ravaged economy. Football legend, Diego Maradona has died. The 60 year old argentinian passed away on wednesday from a heart attack long considered one of sports greatest players. Maradona famously team to victory in the 1906 world cup whats described as the goal of a century. David stone looks back on his life. The infamously, referred to a hand of god and the unique gifts of diego, amanda marathoner appear to come from a higher force. Born in 1960 and raised in a shanty town on the outskirts of one of set is he became the National Hero and a Global Football superstar. His impacting Club Football meant he was playing for his country as a teenager, a prolific creator and score a goal. Just 1. 65 meters, tall, stocky, and powerful. His skill and balance made him unstoppable. The 986 world cup was his time. Marathon of the player, th