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A final assault on the city of mechanic. To grant forces refused to step aside. Joe bidens transition to the white house can now begin in earnest until now hes been doing it without the support of the federal office, which is tasked with overseeing the transfer of paul. But more than 2 weeks after his victory speech, the head of the General Services administration has finally told the president elect that the transition can formally begin means bidens new administration can meet with federal officials to work on the Pandemic Response. The National Security front tweeted that he is ready for the transition. He thanks the g. S. A. Administrator and liberty for her dedication and loyalty to the country. He also went on to say that shes been harassed and abused. He didnt want the same thing to happen to her family. He says that his case will continue. Hes going to keep up the good fight, as he says, and believes that he will prevail. But that he has recommended that emily and her team do w
Rape, and sexual slavery in north kivu province. Not let out. They said, dont call me eastern to your city has never experienced a trial on this level. Its a historic moment, has been found guilty of war crimes. He is someone that no one thought they would ever see in the dark. So just for that, its a huge step forward for justice. So yes, there are certain aspects of the verdict which we are not so happy with. For example, the recognition of the crimes against humanity for rape in a long time. But the fact remains that in general, it is a very positive verdict and a great message for the victims that justice is being served. The Ethiopian Government says to cry in Regional Forces of started to surrender, follows a deadline from prime minister. Ive read for them to lay down arms by wednesday or face an attack on their main city of mckillip. However, that leadership says they are fighting back and actually destroyed an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter and 2 tanks, opp
Sensible precautions, we would risk the virus escalating into a we all knew years be incidence of the disease is around us still white bread in many areas. So weve got to be replaced National Measures with a free for all the status quo ante. Were going to go back instead to a regional cheered approach apply the Toughest Missions where good is most the leader of forces in ethiopia is no than tigra. Region is denying that Government Troops are in the process of surrounding the regional capital. Mccalla a, the government though insists its soldiers are within 50 kilometers of the city on sunday, it gave it to great Peoples Liberation front, a 72 hour surrender ultimatum. The c. P. L. Of is refusing. U. S. President elect joe biden has picked a number of people for top cabinet. Some white house posts, hes nominated longtime adviser, Anthony Blinken to be secretary of state. While Jake Sullivan is being lined up as National Security advisor, both served in the obama administration. The corr
National Defense Authorization act, and a measure ealing with the boeing max 737 crashes. Requested votes will take place after 6 00 p. M. Eastern. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving and gracious lord of mercy, we give you thanks for giving us another day. In this single week, after a Long Campaign season and before breaking once again for thanksgiving, bless the members of the peoples house with focus and purpose on the issues facing them. We ask your blessing as well on those newly elected who will be joining this assembly for the 117th congress. May their transition into office be smooth and marked by the civility of Democratic Change of government which is the rightful pride of the United States of america. Lord, our nation continues to be besieged by the plague of the coronavirus. Send your spirit of peace that our people might be bro