And lotsof and china launches its 1st unmanned spacecraft to the moon and aims to bring back from the lunar surface. So many weeks of delay and uncertainty, but finally the u. S. President elect joe biden is formally beginning his transition to the white house ahead of the g. S. A. The General Services association has now designated biden as the apparent winner of this months president ial election. So that clears the way for the transition to finally begin. Joe trump has refused to concede, of course, but he has authorized the administration to initiate the process while still vowing to keep up the fight. Hes insisting without evidence that the election was, quote, corrupt for their part joe bidens team welcoming the decision which now frees up millions of dollars for his new administration. It means it can now work with the existing federal officials on a coronavirus response, as well as a National Security strategy that some of the support from patty in washington. This is the lette
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Rape, and sexual slavery in north kivu province. Not let out. They said, dont call me eastern to your city has never experienced a trial on this level. Its a historic moment, has been found guilty of war crimes. He is someone that no one thought they would ever see in the dark. So just for that, its a huge step forward for justice. So yes, there are certain aspects of the verdict which we are not so happy with. For example, the recognition of the crimes against humanity for rape in a long time. But the fact remains that in general, it is a very positive verdict and a great message for the victims that justice is being served. The Ethiopian Government says to cry in Regional Forces of started to surrender, follows a deadline from prime minister. Ive read for them to lay down arms by wednesday or face an attack on their main city of mckillip. However, that leadership says they are fighting back and actually destroyed an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter and 2 tanks, opp
Im on Francine Lacqua. Weve had quite interesting and big political news in the u. S. That started late last night, overnight and first we know that transition is more on its way than was 24 hours ago. Global stocks advancing on the back of that. If you look at what stock markets are taking a positive, the general source of administration acknowledged joe biden was the apparent winner of the election and the move reduced Political Uncertainty in the u. S. , giving biden access to Current Agency officials, briefing books, 6 million in funding and the market. Energy stocks leading the stoxx 600. Travel companies. Banks also notching gains. Haven assets weaker. We are getting some eco figures. Looking forward to speaking to the president of the Ifo Institute shortly. The estimater than of 87. 5. Ifo coming up in 15 minutes. Here is leighann gerrans. Englands National Lockdown ends next week but Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it will be replaced by a tougher threetier system of regional
Life is adamant. Theyre battling on and anger in brazil, a black man dies after being beaten by 2 security guards at a supermarket. Hello, everyone. After weeks of delay and uncertainty, u. S. President elect joe biden is finally formally beginning, his transition to the white house. They head of whats called the g. S. A. The General Services agency or administration has designated biden as the apparent winner of this months president ial election. It clears the way for the transition to get underway. Donald trump, he has of course, refused to concede defeat, but he has authorized visit ministration to at least start the process. He says is going to keep up the fight, insisting without evidence we must say that the election was, quote corrupts joe bidens team for their part of welcomed the move. Because, well, it frees up millions of dollars for his new administration, which can now work with the existing federal officials on a coronavirus response, as well as a National Security strat