Say is dangerous. And people in indian administered kashmir accuse soldiers of wild scale abuse which the army denies. But we begin with the coronavirus pandemic now in a new phase with countries racing to approve vaccines but in some parts of the world picture is getting worse with cases on the rise as winter approaches since the start so of the pandemic there have been more than 64000000. 00 confirmed cases nearly 1500000. 00 deaths the United Nations is currently holding a special session of the General Assembly on coronavirus diplomatic editor james bays is at the u. N. In new york and james that session is still ongoing but we understand the secretary general has addressed the meeting what did he have to say. Well secretary general was the 1st to address the meeting one of only a couple of speakers who were actually in the room at the General Assembly because of covert 19 most the leaders have submitted their speeches recorded speeches theyre being played out from all of them for
Introduced by the u. N. Secretary general has called for a unified response to the pandemic but he also hit else at wealthier countries for not doing enough to help developing nations for the 1st time since 145 entire world is confronted by a common student regardless of nationality at the city or face the world Us Organization provides factual information and scientific guidance that should have been the basis for a court of the in a few Global Response unfortunately many of these recommendations were not followed and in some situations there was a rejection effects. And ignore those of the united nations. And when companies go in their own direction divides girls in every action if European Security forces have reportedly blocked refugees from leaving the country more than 45000 people have already fled the conflict in the north and to great region that sudanese troops have told the Associated Press news agency that Ethiopian Forces stopped refugees from crossing the border early on
Polls in january for Critical Senate runoff race he says it will control not just the future of the senate which republicans currently hold but the future of america. The u. S. Has reported a Record Number of covert 1000 infections for the 3rd day in a row nearly 230000 cases where recorded over the past 24 hours according to Johns Hopkins university the u. S. Has seen a major resurgence of the virus in the last month putting even more pressure on hospitals u. K. Media is reporting that the british cabinet will support Prime Minister boys johnson over a no deal breaks it the u. K. And the e. U. s still at odds less than a month before the deadline to reach a deal talks are set to continue on sunday. A committee in the us has found that directed microwave radiation is the likely cause of a Mysterious Illness among american diplomats in cuba and china at least 2 dozen diplomats reported dizziness and cognitive problems during a period of nearly 2 years from late 2016. And venezuela voter
A general sense of shock and disbelief that this could actually take place in the country. But we heard from president hassan rouhani, he issued a written statement earlier on saturday, in which he blamed israel, and also said that the countrys nuclear and defensive programs will move forward despite this assassination. He said that this will only increase the will, and the determination of it wane in scientists down the line, and that factories that they will be replaced and his replacements will work even harder to try and make up for the fact that he has been assassinated. Indias agriculture minister has agreed to meet farmers as they hold a 3rd day of protests in and around the capital. Thousands are rallying against new laws, they say, could take away their livelihoods. The problem has more from the protests at the single crossing. Our sins of thomas remain camped out thousands of farmers and trucks. Theyre very close for kilometers. As far as we can see behind me here, and theyre
This is on his ear. These are the top stories. Donald Trumps Campaign has suffered. Another blow, michigan has backed president elect joe bidens when their trump is reported to have been meeting the states Republican Leaders to persuade them to appoint electors who support him. Meanwhile, joe biden has held a socially distanced meeting with Vice President elects kemah and senior democrats. Nancy pelosi and Chuck Schumer is yet to speak about the tom seems the latest political maneuvering. Rocket attacks in the Afghan Capital kabul have killed at least 5 people and injured 25 others. The taliban has denied responsibility for the attacks. The u. N. Secretary general has warned that yemen is on the verge of a catastrophic famine and telling. The terrorists says millions of lives could be lost if nothing is done. Yemenis are already suffering from 6 years of war. And you see at that emetic, theyre going to nation of humanitarian situation. And the risk is it was expressed this morning in m