A few weeks left in office. The us secretary of state to gives his backing to israels illegal settlements. Forced from their homes, remains the ethiopians who fled to sudan and are not desperate for help. But begin with the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the race to find an effective vaccine. But its chemical company, astra. Zeneca says its phase 2 trials are promising when it comes to protecting groups most at risk. It says people who are over 70 whove been tested have shown a strong immune response. The vaccines being developed with Oxford University and its in the final stages of human trials, but some parts of the world are still battling the virus infections across africa have not so passed 2000000, but with low rates of testing, the real number is thought to be much higher worldwide, there are now over 56000000 covered 1000 cases, and more than 1300000 deaths. The United States has the highest number of cases and the highest mortality rate. Tony angela has been following
Settlements and forced from their homes. We need the feel p. And so fled to sudan and are now desperate for help. Im joining us though with Sports Major League Baseball star Robinson Camaro has been banned for a whole season for doping and must fulfill his 24000000. 00 salary. Thank you for joining us. We start this news hour with the coronavirus funday make and the race to find a vaccine. British pharmaceutical giant astra zeneca says its phase 2 trials show, promise in protecting the most at risk groups. A strong immune response was shown in those age over 70. The vaccine is being developed in partnership with Oxford University and is now in the final stage of human testing to confirm those findings. The positive news on the vaccine front comes as cases continue to mount. More than 2000000. 00 cases have now been reported in africa, but low rates of testing means the caseload is sought to be much higher across the 54. 00 country, continent globally cases have surpassed 56000000. 00.
Our guests are the author, a leading human rights lawyer and National Security scholar, litigate in one many highprofile cases including several of the landmark guantanamo cases and several others. Hes been working for the military Commission Defense organization. Michel paradis lectured at columbia law school, fellow at the center on National Security and hes a fordham law grad. Carol rosenberg will be talking to him about his book. She is an reporter for than york times working in collaboration with the polish privileges in. Shes been reporting in the u. S. , in the u. S. And at Guantanamo Bay since the day it opened on january 11, 2002. She started with the miami herald where before that she really reporting from middle east. She moved to the new york times. She has won many awards including the robert f. Kennedy journalism award, the aba silver gavel award and part of the miami herald team that won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news and 2001. Let me tell you the format. Michel an
Settlement. Americans are advised not to travel for thanksgiving. As covert inventions continue to surge, but theres more positive news on the vaccine front. 16 People Killed and 350 detained in a crackdown on protests triggered by the arrest of ugandan pop star turned politician bobby wine class. I sincerely and unreservedly apologize. Australias military finds credible evidence that it elite soldiers unlawfully killed 39 afghans Election Officials in the us state of georgia set to announce the outcome of a painstaking manual recount a vote. Its expected to confirm that joe biden is the 1st democrat to win the state in nearly 30 years. But President Trump maintains he has, quote, a very clear and viable path to victory in the state. Hes treated thousands of uncounted votes discovered in georgia, counties where the much more important signature match takes place. The state will flip republican and very quickly get it done. Tagging, brian kemp, the states republican governor. Well, Trum
350 detained in a crackdown on protests triggered by the arrest of ugandan pop star turned politician bobby wine and the us president elect. Joe biden has again criticized the current president for denying his victory warning. It could create new current virus victims. He branded Donald Trumps obstruction to the transition during a worsening pandemic, as totally irresponsible and debilitating. Incoming leader made the comments after meeting with state governors from both parties to discuss how to tackle a coronavirus once hes in power. It was asked what trumps actions display to the American People and then through a new cd, incredible responsibility. Credibly damaging messages being sent to the rest were about how democracy functions. I think it is from well, i dont know is motive, but i just think its totally irresponsible. Election officials in the u. S. State of georgia are due to announce the outcome of a painstaking manual recount of votes. Its expected to confirm that joe biden