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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Germany to close most shops from Dec 16-Jan 10 - draft government proposal
Europe

Germany to close most shops from Dec 16-Jan 10 - draft government proposal

  • The draft proposal would allow only essential shops such as supermarkets and pharmacies, as well as banks, to remain open.
  • Germany has been in partial lockdown for six weeks, with bars and restaurants closed, while stores and schools have remained open. Some regions have already imposed tougher measures as infections grew.
Updated 13 Dec, 2020 02:01pm
India farmers intensify protests as deadlock over new laws continue
Asia

India farmers intensify protests as deadlock over new laws continue

  • Angry farmers staged demonstrations near New Delhi after rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurances that the laws would double farmers’ income.
  • Six rounds of talks between government officials and farmer union leaders have failed to resolve the challenge faced by Modi’s government.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:42pm
After fires, Australia gets ready for floods
World

After fires, Australia gets ready for floods

  • Bureau of Meteorology issued a “severe weather warning” for the border area between New South Wales and Queensland states, a heavily populated area that includes the Queensland state capital Brisbane.
  • Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, is now under the flood warning, which includes urging drivers to avoid roads where waters were already rising.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 10:19am
Thousands of Trump supporters again rally in Washington
USA

Thousands of Trump supporters again rally in Washington

  • Police, some in riot gear, used their bodies and bicycles to keep the groups apart. There was also at least one clash between police and counter-protesters.
  • Six people were arrested, following five arrests Friday night related to a brawl, local media reported.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 09:21am
World Bank lends Bosnia $65.3mn to help pandemic-hit businesses
World

World Bank lends Bosnia $65.3mn to help pandemic-hit businesses

  • The loan will be used to boost longer-term financing for businesses hit by the pandemic downturn and to fund programmes focused on increasing their use of technology.
  • The economy of the former Yugoslav republic is set to contract by 4.6% this year.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:58am
US CDC reports 294,535 deaths from coronavirus
USA

US CDC reports 294,535 deaths from coronavirus

  • The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus.
  • The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:50am
Pro-Trump groups march and pray to protest president's election loss
USA

Pro-Trump groups march and pray to protest president's election loss

*Organizers Stop The Steal, linked to pro-Trump operative Roger Stone, and church groups urged supporters to participate in "Jericho Marches" and prayer rallies. * My charge to you is to go back to where you are from" and make demands, Flynn told the crowd, without being more specific.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:39am
US approves use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for pilots, controllers
World

US approves use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for pilots, controllers

  • The US aviation regulator said pilots and controllers must not fly or conduct safety-related duties for 48 hours after receiving doses.
  • The FAA added that additional vaccines will each be evaluated as emergency use authorizations are issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:34am
Vaccine refusal in Brazil grows to 22pc, most reject Chinese shot
USA

Vaccine refusal in Brazil grows to 22pc, most reject Chinese shot

  • The survey by pollster Datafolha found 73% of respondents plan to take a shot and 5% do not know if they will, compared to 89% and 3%, respectively, in August.
  • Only 47% of participants would take a vaccine made in China, while 50% said they would not take it and 3% said they were undecided.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:32am
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