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
Confirmed friday. Osaka has signaled its entering a local state of emergency due to the strain on the medical system. Authorities there are calling on people to avoid all nonessential outings until december 15th. Translator the number of people in serious condition will not decrease unless the number of infections falls. We need to practice selfrestraint in the shortterm to save lives. The governor of neighboring kyoto prefecture is urging people to refrain from traveling to osaka as much as possible. The death toll continues to rise in japan. Over the past three days, more than 30 people a day have died. In the week up to thursday, a total of 196 people died. Translator basically, the difference between the virus that spread in july and the virus that is spreading now is not large. I think december and january are really crucial times. Japan recorded over 1,800 infections on friday, bringing the overall tally to more than 158,500. Over 2,300 people have died. Prime minister suga i sho
But Boris Johnson warned it will take several months for highrisk people to complete their shots. The Prime Minister urged the public to keep taking preventative steps. Health secretary matt hancock revealed britain will get the first shipment of 800,000 doses. And people will start receiving shots early next week. Mass vaccinations will take place next year with priority placed on residents of homes for the elderly, nursing care workers and people aged 80 or over. As the vaccine has been developed with new technology, british authorities will continue to check its safety and efficacy. Challenges lie ahead as the vaccine needs to be stored and shipped at temperatures of minus 60 to 80 degrees celsius. Quality checks of the vaccine will take place upon its arrival in britain, and it will be sent to National Health Service Hospitals and other medical institutions. The government plans to create hubs to allow mass inoculations. Turning now to russia, president Vladimir Putin has ordered t
It is a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Biden held a News Conference on tuesday. He was joined by Vice President elect harris and the individuals he selected. Most of the nominees must be confirmed by the senate. Antony blinken was picked as secretary of state. He was deputy secretary of state during former president obamas second term. He nominated former deputy cia director haines to be the director of national intelligence. She will be the first woman to hold that post if she wins confirmation. Alejandro mayor casse was nominated to be the secretary of homeland security. He will be the first latino and first immigrant to fill that role, if confirmed. The News Conference was held one day after the countrys General Services administration cleared the way for the transition of power to officially begin. But President Donald Trump has not conceded defeat.
Talklking office last month. The summit began aboout an hour ago. I understand knnees wra is a ke member of the association of Southeast Asian nations. Japans Strategic Partner and shares basic values. Chief among his priorities is securing a pledge to Work Together on a range of regional issues including addressing chinas growing maritime presence in the nation. Suga wants to step up cooperation in the field of security including holding a meeting of foreign and defense ministers from both countries. He plans to speed up negotiations on the transfer of defense equipment to indonesia. The coronavirus pandemic will also likely be only the agenda. Indonesia has the highest number of cases in southeast asia. Suga will likely offer loans to help limit the economic fallout in the country and hopes to secure a plan to ease entry restrictions for nurses and caregivers coming to japan as foreign workers. Japan is seeking deeper defenense ties with australia a they champion what they term a fre