Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Welcome to outside source. There is now a vaccine for coronavirus. The u. S. Firm pfizer says it is 90 effective and the results are huge step forward in the fight against covid19. Ive nevers felt professionally such a moment of joy. We were jumping up and down in the chairs of joy for humanity and medical advances to put an end to this dreadful pandemic. Ros stockmarkets have surged on hopes of a return to normal, or at least Something Like it, but there are huge challenges to getting the vaccine to all those people who need it. The u. S. Meanwhile has passed 10 million cases. Joe biden set up a task force and made tackling the pandemic his first priority. Meanwhile, donald trump is still refusing to concede the election and also sacked defense secretary mark esper. To figure a w
Pursuing solutions for americas neglecd needs. Anby contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Anchor thiss outside source on bbc news. We are covering all of the latest coronavirus of allotments for you in prison and globally. Countries agree to an independent inquiry to the World Health Organizations response to the coronavirus pandemic. Many are likely to lose their jobs. We see the follow from the coronavirus. More than 11,000 people have died in care homes since the start of march. The government has been criticized for not acting fast enough and millions are evacuated from coastal areas of india and bangladesh as a cyclone approaches the bay of bengal are. Bengal. The World Health Organization has defended its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. They have been sharply criticized by the United States and will be the subject of an independent inquiry. I thanl k Member States for adopting the resolution which thank Member States for adopting the resolution
In this age of streaming . A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme will the Office Christmas party become a ghost of christmas past . Some companies are scaling back celebrations due to hard times, others are choosing to do something alternative. Do you love or loathe the Office Christmas do . Tell us what you are up to just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. President trump has lashed out over his imminent impeachment in a 6 page letter to top democrat nancy pelosi, accusing her of declaring open war on american democracy. On the eve of the crucial vote in the house of representatives, which is dominated by the democrats, hes claimed hes been denied his most fundamental rights, even though hes turned down an offer to give evidence himself, and have his legal team question witnesses. In his letter to the House Majority leader, mr trump claims the charges he faces are completely disingenuous, meritless,
Ground to a halt production of boeings 737 max planes a move that deepens the crisis at the plane maker. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme a popular london street will become britains first zero emissions road, all petrol and diesel cars will be banned from the spring of 2020. Cars that breach the ban will be fined £130. We would like to know from you is it a good idea . Is zero tolerance needed to make a significant change . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Lets get started. Psychologists working with refugees and migrants on the greek island of lesbos have told the bbc they are seeing an increasing number of children self harming and attempting suicide. Theres been a spike in refugees arriving on the Aegean Islands in recent months, the vast majority are fleeing countries of conflict. Almost 18,000 people are living at the moria camp on lesbos, which was made for
That the 98th archbishop of york is to be stephen cottrell, currently the bishop of chelmsford. And in sport, Manchester City assistant coach and pep guardiolas right hand man, mikel arteta, is expected to hold further talks with arsenal about taking over as their new manager. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9. The Prime Minister, borisjohnson, is planning to make it illegal for parliament to extend the Brexit Process beyond the end of next year. Hell add a clause to his Withdrawal Agreement bill, which will go before mps on friday. Under current plans, the uk ceases to be an eu member on january the 31st. There will be a transition period until the end of 2020 where the existing arrangements between the eu and uk continue, while the two sides negotiate a new relationship. As it stands, that transition period can be extended by up to two years but the Prime Minister plans to remove that option. The amendment would fulfill a promise the Prime Minister made during the Electi