Asking the u. S. Regulators to allow emergency use of the covert 19 vaccine developed by its german partner beyond tick. It starts the clock on a process that could deliver limited 1st doses as early as next month. Pfizer and biotech have announced that their vaccine appears. 95 percent effective in preventing mild to severe covert. 19. Austria has announced plans for mass testing to begin next month. Testing the general population will be carried out in 2 rounds, one in december and 1 in january participation will be voluntary. The World Health Organization has said the drug rendez, of ish, should not be used to treat patients hospitalized with covert 19. It had been same as a potential treatment, but the w. H. O. Said there was a lack of evidence that it improved patient survival rates or reduce the need for ventilation. 75 years ago today, the trials opened in nuremberg of 24 high ranking members of the nazi dictatorship. The judicial proceedings were the 1st of their kind. The nure
Also known as formosa, these others are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of the military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie flat and fertile plains, ideal for the calibration of rice, sugar, and pineapples. The many rural visit villages emphasize the honoring the oriental traditions and culture. Only a few minutes away stand the modern cities of taipei, bustling with movement and signs of 20 century living. 20th century living. During the korean war, it became apparent that the security of taiwan and the offshore islands was vital to the free worlds defense perimeter. Since these islands face a constant threat of the aggression from communism. The United States began the First Advisory Assistance Program, known as mag. Today, taiwan, protected by elaborate systems of fortifications, supports numb
Phone lines split up as usual this morning. Democrats, 202 7488000 is the number to call in. Republicans, 202 7488001. Independents, 202 7488002. You can also send us a text. That number, 202 7488003. If you do, please include your name and where you are from. You can catch up with us on social media, twitter and facebook. A very good monday morning to you. You can start calling in now. Theheadlines on this topic, first use of the vaccine maybe december 13. 40 million doses said to be available by the end of the month. That from the front page of usa today. Frontline gets the first vaccine doses, but then who . Thats the question we are asking this morning, asking you to be in the position of setting the priority, how would you do it . Turning to the cdc webpage there, i q a on how the cdc is making its covid19 vaccine recommendations. Making those disease vaccine recommendations based on the input from the Advisory Committee on immunization practices. Its a federal Advisory Committee
Duck. Welcome to glad you could join us. Demanding accountability after australian troops allegedly killed at least 39. 00 afghans in cold blood during deployments in afghanistan. Before your investigation by the Australian Defense forces found that the troops of elite army units were involved in dozens of unlawful killings which could amount to wall crimes. Australian troops have been in afghanistan for nearly 20 yeahs. A majority of the alleged mud were committed in 20122013. The alleged actions of Australian Forces in afghanistan are being described as one of the darkest chapters in the countrys military history. The defense minister Linda Reynolds made no secret of her revulsion. I got the report 2 weeks ago and it made me physically ill. And it was very, very distressing. Raids, because i know she said the consequences should be far reaching and doesnt represent. Its not just about the individuals who committed these allege and crimes, but its also lessons for throughout the child
Was the searching breach of International Law . Facing prison for their protests guilty in charges related to last years prodemocracy demonstration. Plus it is the toughest race in sale. We hit the high seas with the first german to tackle the nonstop race around the world. Brent to our viewers joining us on pbs in the United States and to all of you around the world, welcome. We start tonight with more encouraging signs in the race to develop a coronavirus vexing. The Drugmaker Astrazeneca and Oxford University have announced their vaccine is up to 95 effective in preventing covid19. The vexing was most effective when patients were given a half dose followed by a full dose a month later. Crucially, the new vaccine does not require extreme cold storage and is relatively cheap and easy to massproduced. These 5 vials hold a promising formula a cheap, effective, ey to disibute vexing. We have to get a lot of people vaccinated. We are not thiing abouone person at a time. We have to thi abo