Talks on libya get underway in june as with the aim of preparing for elections after last months signing of the cease fire agreement. One of the 7 wonders of the world reopens but under strict coronavirus measures after being closed for 8 months. The race for vaccine that could end the coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant step forward u. S. Drugmaker fine says its vaccine has proven to be more than 90 percent effective pfizer says its on track to ask for permission to sell a vaccine before the end of november but u. S. Health regulators have indicated they will take time to review potential vaccines the news comes as the head of the World Health Organization called for Scientific Solutions and solidarity to end the pandemic you made the comment says the Decision Making body meets in a largely Virtual Conference the deepening Public Health crisis is showing no signs of abating with more than 50000000 cases recorded globally and at least 1200000 deaths. Dominic k. Is live for us
U. S. And outside the white house. The donald trump and his supporters are defiant the president showing no sign of conceding as he passed a challenge ballot count in several states. Its illegal its unconstitutional and we will be bringing an action challenging that. Hasnt stopped leaders from around the world applauding joe biden including many who have rocky relations with trump. Welcome as 2300 hours g. M. T. 6 pm in washington d. C. And off to days of anxious waiting the United States has reached a fateful moment in its history Democratic Party candidate joe biden is now president elects having obtained 290 electoral votes so far he of course needed 270 to take the white house this is what finally put joe biden across the finish line a projected victory in pennsylvania with its 20 Electoral College votes and in nevada with 6. Hes also leading in georgia but that race is still too close to call the current President Donald Trump has 214. 00 electoral votes all together looking at th
You so much for joining me, im fredricka whitfield, we begin this hour with the u. S. Facing its most difficult moment in the coronavirus pandemic yet, the nation breaking new records even as the vaccine rollout continues to be a challenge. Another 3,600 deaths on friday alone, january is on track to be the deadliest month of the pandemic to date. Complicating matters, even more, the rollout of the coronavirus vaccines. The cdc says friday set a record for singleday doses administered with more than 1. 6 million given out. But right now states are experiencing critical shortages as millions of americans try to get vaccinated. There are long lines at vaccine sites across the country, like this one, at Dodger Stadium in los angeles. The Biden Administration is making Vaccine Distribution a major focal point, promising 100 million doses administered in bidens first 100 days in office. Cnns Polo Sandoval is in new york as Governor Andrew Cuomo advises equal vaccine access. Lets begin in at