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From iraq and afghanistan. Acting defense secretary Christopher Miller made the announcement. 2,000 troops will be withdrawn from afghanistan and 500 troops from iraq before President Trump leaves office. The un is warning of a full scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in ethiopia as thousands flee the fighting in the Northern Region of tigray. Renewed clashes have broken out near Thailands Parliament in the capital, bangkok, as Lawmakers Debate possible changes to the constitution. Police used w...

Another breakthrough in the battle against coronavirus a vaccine which data suggests is nearly 95 effective. After these trials in the United States its makers moderna describe the discovery as a crucial milestone. I broke into an ear to ear grin when i had the numbers. Heard. It really exceeded our best hopes. And it is an incredibly exciting moment for us as a company, and the world, as we start to develop tools to fight the virus. Well, the markets have reacted positively. Well be assessing t...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a third case of coronavirus is confirmed in the uk the patient is being transferred to an Infectious Disease centre. Meanwhile, chinas ambassador to britain urges countries not to panic about the virus. Hours before hes due to deliver scotlands budget finance secretary derek mckay steps down after sending personal messages to a 16 year old boy on social media. Derek mckays conduct fell far short of what is expected of a minister. In...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Millions of people are now living with tighter coronavirus restrictions in england lancashire moves into the highest alert category, but theres still stalemate over Greater Manchester. French police say samuel paty the history teacher who was beheaded in a suspected islamist attack had been threatened for several days. In new Zealand Jacinda ardern is re elected with a landslide victory she was widely praised for her handling of the coronavirus pandemi...

Hello and welcome to bbc news. Im Victoria Derbyshire with the latest headlines for viewers watching in the uk and around the world. As england gets ready for a big easing of lockdown, Health Leaders warn urgent action is needed to ensure the uk is prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus. The government publishes its guidance on how businesses in england can operate safely when they reopen in ten days time. The last thing anybody wants is for a second peak. Is for a business to be sh...

This is bbc news. The headlines at six talks continue in brussels with both sides warning theyre unlikely to reach a post Brexit Agreement by tomorrows deadline. Four Royal Navy Patrol ships are being put on standby, to help protect britains fishing waters, in the event of a no deal brexit. World leaders are holding a virtual Climate Summit addressing the summit, borisjohnson laid out his priorities in renewable energy. We are putting our foot to the accelerator, in a carbon friendly way of cour...

This is bbc news. The headlines at 4 the ministry of defence says its had a formal request to help the home office as it steps up efforts to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel. A big Anti Government protest is underway in beirut as the death toll from tuesdays massive explosion rises to 158. Clashes have already broken out with Lebanese Police firing tear gas to stop demonstrators getting to the Parliament Building. The use of face masks in england and scotland is expande...

This is bbc news, the headlines us president Electjoe Biden has complained that his Transition Team are facing what he called irresponsible obstruction from the Political Leadership at the department of defence. Mr biden said his staff were not getting adequate information and briefings on Key National Security matters. All three major us share indices have closed at record highs after donald trump signed into law, a massive coronavirus stimulus and Government Spending package. The rollout of mo...

President trump launches a stinging attack on environmentalists he says theyre alarmists, and that its time for optimism. He tells business and political leaders in davos that campaigners are trying to dominate every aspect of peoples lives. This is a time for tremendous hope and joy and optimism and action. But to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow, we must reject the perennial prophets of doom and their predictions of the apocalypse. You say children shouldnt worry. You say children shouldn...

This is bbc news. The headlines at four. President trump says hes doing well but that the next few days will be crucial as he continues his treatment for coronavirus. I am starting to feel good. You dont know over the next period of a few days, i guess that is the real test. We will be seeing what happens over those next couple of days. The Prime Minister warns there could be a very tough winter ahead, as the country deals with coronavirus. I have got to tell you in all candour it is going to co...