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In china, questions about the alleged forced use of people from minority communities in the huge cotton industry. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. Joe biden has been formally certified as the next president of the United States and has promised to govern for all americans. The state of california has formally delivered its 55 electoral votes to mr biden, and that has taken him decisively over the 270 vote threshold needed to secure the white house. The president ele...

Though the Welsh Government is asking people to stick to two households and a new National Lockdown will come into force there after the festive period. In scotland, the number of people within the bubble has been limited to eight but children under 12 do not count toward that number. And the Scottish Government is now recommending that people should meet other households for only one day during the five Day Christmas period. These measures will be in place for five days over the festive period,...

Joe biden has been formally certified as the next president of the United States and has promised to govern for all americans. The state of california has formally delivered its 55 electoral votes to mr biden, and that has taken him decisively over the 270 vote threshold needed to secure the white house. The president elect then addressed the nation, from his home state, delaware, and directly referenced Donald Trumps repeated attempts to challenge the result. Every single avenue was made availa...

But theres still a lot of work parts of east anglia to be done and a lot of discipline and the southeast of england. But that will tend to lift to be maintained. As that rain comes in, the Prime Minister will travel washing things away, to brussels tomorrow for dinner the rain could be quite heavy for a while. With the president of the European Commission to try and unlock showers then do follow on behind, post brexit trade talks. But we will get some clearer skies for Northern Ireland, wales an...

In hospitalisations and deaths, as the Prime Minister set out. And it was right that we acted. Its back to remote, Online Learning for millions of school pupils. But questions remain about how those were facing exams will be assessed. The vaccine rollout ramps up as the government pledges to vaccinate 13 Million People by the middle of february. Welcome to this bbc news special ahead of the latest Coronavirus Briefing from downing street in half an hours time today its led by the Prime Minister ...

New variant is extraordinarily high. Tributes are paid to one of Manchester Citys greatest ever players. Colin bell, known as the king of the kippax, has died at the age of 7a. Good morning. Another cold day ahead. Many of us will have a dry daily sunshine, fewer showers than yesterday but later more rain and snow will come in from the north west. Further details in eight minutes. Its wednesday, the 6th of january. Thousands of pupils across england will find out more details on how their work c...

Or do you think they need to be tightened . If youd like to get in touch on this or any of our stories you can contact me on twitter Annita Mcveigh using the hashtag bbcyourquestions. A large scale trial of a new coronavirus treatment begins in the uk. Its hoped the drug will stop patients developing severe illness. A number of Senior Republicans indicate they will support the democrats� plan to remove President Donald Trump from office after last weeks violent attack on the capitol. Urgently ...

25,000 troops will line streets for the inauguration later but the traditional crowds will be absent. And if you want to get in touch about the inauguration what it means for the United States and the rest of the world or indeed any of our other stories, you can contact me on Annita Mcveigh or bbcyourquestions. The former uk Prime Minister theresa may accuses borisjohnson of abandoning britains position of global moral leadership. Some of the uks biggest music stars accuse the government of fail...

Fact that turkey defend the right of islam as much as it defends its own national rights. Inside, 500 invited guests attended prayers. In a vast space revered by muslims and christians alike. The pope has called this moment painful but mr ada gunn says christians have nothing to fear. Hagia sophia will remain open to all, he says. Depictions of the virgin mary will be covered but only during prayers. In an address full of references to the countrys ottoman glories, tu rkeys the countrys ottoman ...

Said centres around the country. He said £1. 575 centres around the country. He said £1. 575 billion the government has set aside to help the arts out through this terrible times, he said a lot of that money should not go to the buildings in london, it should go to regional theatres and very specifically to regional theatres, to give them the capacity to put any necessary measures like cleaning and sanitising that have allowed them to welcome to welcome audiences again, to operate and to make ...