Tanzania: Magufuli’s growing authoritarianism is not an exception on 2020-12-02 10:37 (#5B0FB) It is a growing trend in Africa.
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine: What you need to know in 500 words on 2020-12-02 10:34 (#5B48Q) Key details about the US-German made vaccine, which be used in the UK within days in the fight against coronavirus.
Ethiopia gives UN ‘unimpeded’ access to Tigray to deliver aid on 2020-12-02 10:25 (#5B48R) Deal allows aid workers access to government-controlled areas of Tigray, where federal troops are battling the TPLF.
Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid on 2020-12-02 10:04 (#5B48S) Rescued women told police the owner hired men to impregnate them and then sell the newborns for profit.
Five Black British figures history forgets on 2020-12-02 10:04 (#5B48T) We explore the lives of five Black Britons whose stories are rarely told.
India looks to resume Iran, Venezuela oil imports under Biden on 2020-12-02 09:54 (#5B46T) India was the key buyer of Iranian and Venezuelan oil before President Trump imposed sanctions on the two OPEC members.
‘Unwarranted’: India slams Canada PM’s remarks on farmer protests on 2020-12-02 09:53 (#5B46V) India accuses Justin Trudeau of interfering in its internal affairs after Canadian PM commented on farmers' protests.
Georgia election official urges Trump to rein in supporters on 2020-12-02 08:46 (#5B45A) Republican Sterling criticises president over his antagonising language towards his backers after last month's election.
Biden will not immediately end phase one China trade deal: NYT on 2020-12-02 08:20 (#5B45B) Deal signed in January requires China to increase purchases of US products, services by at least $200bn over 2020-21.
Japan: Nike advertisement on bullying, racism faces backlash, boycott calls on 2020-12-02 08:03 (#5B45C) Sharp online response over commercial showing several teenage girls bullied in school over race or other differences.
Uganda: Bobi Wine suspends election campaign over violence on 2020-12-02 07:56 (#5B43W) Singer-politician seeking to end decades-long rule of 76-year-old President Museveni in January 14 election.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 ‘illegal assembly’ on 2020-12-02 07:42 (#5B43X) Prominent Hong Kong activist is one of three who pleaded guilty over rally held by police station in June 2019.
New Zealand declares climate emergency on 2020-12-02 07:13 (#5B43Y) New Zealand pledges carbon neutral government by 2025, announces $141m fund to finance electric or hybrid vehicles.
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in world first on 2020-12-02 07:12 (#5B43Z) Vaccine to be made available across UK from next week, says government.
UNSC unlikely to act on killing of Iranian scientist: Diplomats on 2020-12-02 07:12 (#5B440) No member has so far requested to discuss Friday's killing nor has there been any call for a statement, diplomats say.
Australia’s economy bounced back in the third quarter on 2020-12-02 06:39 (#5B42J) Strong household spending pushed Australia out of its first recession in 30 years, but unemployment remains high.
COVID-19: India says entire population may not need vaccinating on 2020-12-02 06:21 (#5B42K) Officials say India needs to vaccinate a critical mass of people weeks after Modi promised vaccine for every citizen.
US panel says healthcare workers must get COVID-19 vaccine first on 2020-12-02 05:42 (#5B416) Advisory panel says healthcare workers and nursing home residents must get priority for COVID-19 vaccines.
India plans dam on Brahmaputra river against Chinese projects on 2020-12-02 05:13 (#5B417) Indian official says dam in Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at mitigating adverse effect of Chinese dam projects upstream.
Got chicken? Singapore becomes first to approve lab-grown meat on 2020-12-02 04:09 (#5B402) US-based Eat Just's meat is created from animal cells, not plant-based substitutes. After chicken, beef may be next.
S Korea passes law allowing BTS stars to defer military service on 2020-12-02 02:23 (#5B3YD) Amendment to military service law provides exceptions for K-pop singers who improve country's profile and economy.
China lands on moon in mission to collect samples from surface on 2020-12-02 01:42 (#5B3X8) If the Chang'e-5 mission is successful, China will become third country after US and Russia to collect lunar material.
Barr appoints special counsel in Russia probe investigation on 2020-12-02 00:56 (#5B3X9) The DOJ probe has narrowed to focus on the activities of the 'Crossfire Hurricane' investigation within the FBI.
Joshua Wong defiant ahead of Hong Kong sentencing on 2020-12-02 00:52 (#5B3VM) The Hong Kong activist rose to prominence as a teenager and is facing 3 years in jail when he’s sentenced on Wednesday.
Bill Cosby sex assault conviction appeal goes to state top court on 2020-12-02 00:49 (#5B3VN) Cosby's 'pattern' of intoxicating and assault women under review in Pennsylvania's high court.
US Congress to vote on F-35 sale to UAE: Republican senator on 2020-12-02 00:49 (#5B3VP) Senator Roy Blunt, a top Trump ally, predicts Congress will not block F-35 sale to Gulf state in a vote this month.
US legislators float new $908bn coronavirus aid package on 2020-12-02 00:44 (#5B3VQ) The amount falls short of previous plans for trillion-dollar sums, but could serve as interim measure until next year.
US top court hears arguments in child slave labour case on 2020-12-01 23:52 (#5B3SK) The case involves the Alien Tort Statute, which permits foreign citizens to sue in US courts for human rights abuses.
A ‘coup’ was not in the cards for Trump, after all on 2020-12-01 22:46 (#5B3QK) US Attorney General William Barr’s declaration that Biden’s election is sound is yet another blow to Trump.
Musk warns Tesla staffers that soaring shares could get ‘crushed’ on 2020-12-01 22:45 (#5B3QM) Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns staffers in an email that investors may start worrying about company's future profitability.
‘All my love, Elliot’: Juno actor Page comes out as transgender on 2020-12-01 22:17 (#5B3QN) Page said his decision to come out as trans came after a long journey and with much support from the LGBTQ community.
Israel’s Gantz to back bill to dissolve parliament, force vote on 2020-12-01 21:25 (#5B3N0) Netanyahu coalition partner to support opposition bill that would force a fourth election in under two years.
What’s happening in the US election in 500 words on 2020-12-01 20:26 (#5B3JG) Biden formally introduces economic advisers as Trump attacks Republican governors in states he lost.
US Attorney General: No fraud found that could change election on 2020-12-01 20:24 (#5B3JH) US Attorney General William Barr, a staunch Trump ally, says his department has not uncovered widespread election fraud.
Trump to meet COVID-19 vaccine makers, gov’t officials next week on 2020-12-01 20:22 (#5B3JJ) The meeting would take place days ahead of reviews of two vaccine candidates by expert panels to the US FDA.
‘Deliberate depression’: World Bank’s dire warning on Lebanon on 2020-12-01 20:13 (#5B3JK) The World Bank sees Lebanon's economy shrinking a significant 19.2 percent this year.
Jared Kushner takes on Qatar blockade in Middle East ‘swan song’ on 2020-12-01 20:13 (#5B3JM) In Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Trump adviser seeks final achievements in a US regional policy defined by Israeli interests.
China-Australia tensions explained in 500 words on 2020-12-01 20:07 (#5B3JN) Series of defence, trade and foreign policy disputes have led to the lowest point in two countries' ties in decades.
How will Indian PM Narendra Modi deal with angry farmers? on 2020-12-01 18:32 (#5B2SS) Farmers demand the repeal of agricultural laws they say will benefit only private players as they protest in New Delhi.
NATO must adapt to global threats, not just Russia: Report on 2020-12-01 18:32 (#5B3CK) A new high-level report commissioned by the military alliance says NATO must significantly broaden its scope.
Bitcoin pulls back after run at $20,000 on 2020-12-01 18:23 (#5B3CM) Worth less than $1 a decade ago, bitcoin jumped to an intraday record of $19,914.33 on Tuesday before retreating.
Brazen armed bank heist in Brazil leaves cash scattered on road on 2020-12-01 18:18 (#5B3CN) Images on social media showed armed men firing automatic weapons in the streets and taking hostages before fleeing.
Uganda: Several wounded as police clash with Bobi Wine supporters on 2020-12-01 17:52 (#5B3CP) At least three people, including Bobi Wine's music producer, were injured in the latest clashes ahead of January polls.
Past and present: Israel’s targeting of Iran nuclear aspirations on 2020-12-01 17:14 (#5B39C) Israel has has been linked for a decade to attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists and facilities.
US pins hope on vaccine amid November surge in COVID-19 cases on 2020-12-01 17:05 (#5B39D) Coronavirus cases were more than double the previous monthly record set in October, straining hospitals and staff.
Nasiriya: City at the heart of Iraq’s uprisings and rebellion on 2020-12-01 17:03 (#5B39E) Anti-government protesters returned to the streets of the city despite clashes that killed eight people.
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo telescope, once world’s largest, collapses on 2020-12-01 16:59 (#5B35M) For five decades Arecibo was the largest single-aperture telescope in the world, used to study distant planets.
Some 25,000 UK retail jobs at risk from Debenhams, Arcadia woes on 2020-12-01 16:55 (#5B35N) UK retailer Debenhams announced it will wind down operations just hours after Aradia Group went into administration.
US accuses China of ‘flagrant violation’ of North Korea sanctions on 2020-12-01 15:40 (#5B329) The US alleges China is 'seeking to undo' United Nations sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear programme.
Nasdaq wants to make boardroom diversity a must for listed firms on 2020-12-01 15:03 (#5B32A) Exchange is seeking US authority to require all listed companies to disclose diversity statistics for corporate boards.