Also in ethiopia, where the government says its moving forward on its final offensive against fighters around to graze main city and palestinian leaders condemn the u. S. Secretary of states unprecedented visits to an illegal israeli settlement and the occupied Golan Heights. Welcome to the program. We begin with the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the race to find an effective vaccine. British, a pharmaceutical giant astra zeneca says its phase 2, trial show promise in protecting the most at risk groups. It says people over 70 who have been tested have shown a strong immune response. The vaccines being developed with Oxford University and its in the final stages of human trials. Now in the last 10 days, 2 other drug makers, pfizer and madonna, reported their back scenes are more than 90 percent effective in late stage trials. Well, globally cases have surpassed 56000000. There have been more than 1300000 deaths worldwide. 250000 of those in the u. S. Making it the worst affecte
A time of unprecedented crisis, government must make tough choices. The u. K. Treasury chief cuts foreign aid looking for savings to support the coronavirus ravaged economy. Football legend, Diego Maradona has died. The 60 year old argentinian passed away on wednesday from a heart attack long considered one of sports greatest players. Maradona famously team to victory in the 1906 world cup whats described as the goal of a century. David stone looks back on his life. The infamously, referred to a hand of god and the unique gifts of diego, amanda marathoner appear to come from a higher force. Born in 1960 and raised in a shanty town on the outskirts of one of set is he became the National Hero and a Global Football superstar. His impacting Club Football meant he was playing for his country as a teenager, a prolific creator and score a goal. Just 1. 65 meters, tall, stocky, and powerful. His skill and balance made him unstoppable. The 986 world cup was his time. Marathon of the player, th
Helping other women heal. Thats the cape town restaurant that holds the world record for having the widest variety of milkshake flavors will give you the scoop on how many they have. Hello, im christine wonder. Its good to have you company. If you, his Prime Minister made is rejection. Growing International Calls for dialogue and today the fighting in the northern to grind region. This as a 72 hour was surrender ultimatum. His government gave the t. P. O. If leadership expires, Communications Remain almost completely cut off to the to grad region, which is home to about 6000000 people. But we have a look inside of the tunnel, which bears cause off the fighting. Its not what a farming town should look like in the middle of harvest season. In ethiopia, region is largely deserted. And this is why heavy shelling hit the town. As the Ethiopian Army rule in forcing out fighters loyal to the to grab Peoples Liberation front. Most civilians fled during the clashes as their homes were peppered
350 detained in a crackdown on protests triggered by the arrest of ugandan pop star turned politician bobby wine and the us president elect. Joe biden has again criticized the current president for denying his victory warning. It could create new current virus victims. He branded Donald Trumps obstruction to the transition during a worsening pandemic, as totally irresponsible and debilitating. Incoming leader made the comments after meeting with state governors from both parties to discuss how to tackle a coronavirus once hes in power. It was asked what trumps actions display to the American People and then through a new cd, incredible responsibility. Credibly damaging messages being sent to the rest were about how democracy functions. I think it is from well, i dont know is motive, but i just think its totally irresponsible. Election officials in the u. S. State of georgia are due to announce the outcome of a painstaking manual recount of votes. Its expected to confirm that joe biden
Move joe bidens transition to the white house can now begin until now hes been doing it without the support of the federal office thats tasked with overseeing the transfer of power. Well, more than 2 weeks after his victory speech, the head of the General Services administration is filing told the president elects that the transition can formally begin. It means bidens new administration can meet with federal officials to work on the Pandemic Response and National Security. Will trump took to twitter to announce that he is ready for the transition . He wrote, she wants to thank emily murphy at the g. S. A. For his steadfast dedication and loyalty to a country he went on to say shes been harassed and threatened that he doesnt want this for her or her family or anyone at the g. S. A. He went on to say that case, strongly continues wanting to keep up the good fight and believing that he will prevail, nevertheless, that he is recommending emily and her team do what needs to be done with re