Central America counts the cost of Hurricane Eta

Thousands of homes and farmland have been devastated by the hurricane

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Confirmed US daily covid cases at all time high

. More than 142,000 people tested positive in the past 24 hours.

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Asian trade deal set to be signed this weekend

Fifteen countries have been negotiating the deal for nearly a decade.

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Moderna Covid vaccine shows 95% protection

But how can any vaccine be fairly distributed?

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Republicans alarmed by withdrawal from Afghanistan plans for US forces

Republicans alarmed by withdrawal from Afghanistan plans for US forces

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Will Covid vaccinations start by the end of the year?

Two vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna could be available for use within weeks.

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China's Xi Jinping calls for global solidarity

Xi called for cooperation to build trade and defeat coronavirus, speaking at APEC.

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Saudi Arabia prepares to host virtual G20 summit

The agenda includes a collective response to covid-19, recession and women’s empowerment.

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Trump authorizes transition to Biden presidency

Donald Trump accepts that the formal transition to Joe Biden's White House can begin

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President-elect Biden makes first choices for new cabinet

President-elect Joe Biden has introduced the first people he has chosen for his cabinet

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Biden delivers Thanksgiving speech to America

The President- elect urges Americans to recommit to the fight against Covid

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Confusion around AstraZeneca vaccine data

Questions arise over the vaccine's efficacy levels

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Black Friday expected to top online sales records

Black Friday started earlier as shoppers turned to online services during the pandemic

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Dow Jones has best month since 1987

The US stockmarket was up 11.8% in November, despite falls on the last day of the month

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Could a $908 billion coronavirus relief bill break deadlock in Congress?

The proposal for Covid-19 financial relief comes from a bipartisan group of senators

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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine rollout within days

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

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LA in lockdown

LA residents ordered to stay at home

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Joe Biden wants agreement to help unemployed

Joe Biden wants a bipartisan agreement in Congress to help the unemployed.

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European and British leaders will meet to discuss Brexit impasse

Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Johnson will meet hoping to reach an agreement on Brexit.

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Joe Biden outlines plans to contain coronavirus

Joe Biden outlines plans to contain coronavirus

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Should Facebook be broken up?

Major US lawsuits seek to break up the social media company

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Airbnb valued at over $100bn

Shares in holiday booking platform have surged on their first day of public trade.

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Trials to test combination of AstraZeneca and Sputnik vaccines

UK and Russian scientists are teaming up to try and improve protection against Covid-19

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Electoral College Confirms Biden Win

The US electoral college have affirmed Joe Biden's presidential election victory.

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Biden acknowledged as President-elect

Mitch McConnell has acknowledged that Joe Biden won the presidential election.

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WHO gets green light to visit Wuhan

The WHO will visit Wuhan in China to investigate the origins of coronavirus

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Google faces unfair practices lawsuit

Legal action has been started alleging unfair and anti-competitive practices.

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Sunburst hack on US government, 'worst ever'

Cybersecurity officials say there is a "grave risk" to critical infrastructure

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More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals over Covid

France, the UK's nearest border with mainland Europe, has closed all access.

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

President Trump called the $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package "a disgrace.

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Brexit deal edges closer

A deal could be announced on Thursday morning.

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Shaping the post-covid economic recovery

Can we build a more efficient world economy for the post Covid-19 era?

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China's changing economy

How China's economic, political and environmental policies will shape its future

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Fresh financial help for US citizens debated

14 million unemployed Americans and stock markets await news of financial stimulus

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Bigger financial aid cheques blocked in the US

Debate over cheques sent out to people in the US to help them during the pandemic

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Coronavirus vaccine distribution begins in Britain

The new Coronavirus vaccines are coming soon to people in Britain

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UK completes separation from European Union

The UK leaves the EU's single market and customs union

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2021: What will the year hold?

We look ahead to some of the trends that may be big this year.

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Fiat and Peugeot agree a merger

A merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA has won approval from the companies' shareholders

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The US state of Georgia goes to the polls

The electoral race in Georgia will shape American politics for the next two years

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Trump supporters storm Capitol building

Armed supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building and forced a lockdown

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Democrats seek Trump's removal from office

Donald Trump's opponents want him removed after his supporters stormed the Capitol

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Trump threatened with impeachment

Nancy Pelosi has said that she will push for Trump to be impeached if he doesn't resign

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Parler sues Amazon for pulling support

Parler has hit back after Amazon pulled support.

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Trump: 'The 25th amendment is of zero risk to me'

President Trump has made his first public appearance since the Capitol riots last week

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Trump impeached for second time

Donald Trump has been impeached for "inciting" the deadly riot at the US Capitol

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Biden unveils coronavirus battle plan

US president-elect Joe Biden has unveiled economic stimulus proposals.

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Biden plans Covid vaccination push

Biden outlines plan to vaccinate one hundred million Americans in his first hundred days

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Covid-19 threat to 2021's global sport events

The impact of Covid-19 on global sport as Australian Open players face quarantine chaos

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Joe Biden's economic plans

US president-elect Biden sets covid-19 stimulus package as early priority for presidency

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Biden signs orders ending key Trump policies

Unprecedented executive action from President Biden

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Biden ramps up fight against Covid-19 with 10 executive orders

The measures include increased testing and vaccinations as part of a national strategy.

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Brazil's coronavirus crisis continues to worsen

Doctors in the city of Manaus are struggling to control the growing number of deaths

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President Biden strengthens 'Buy American' rules

Agencies have to follow rules when spending money on everything from stationery to tanks

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Violent protests from Indian farmers turn deadly

One protester died and more than 80 police officers were injured

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