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Fifteen countries sign world’s biggest trade deal
Addis Ababa, November 15, 2020 (FBC) -Fifteen countries have formed the world's largest trading bloc, covering nearly a third of the global economy.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic…
US election security officials reject Trump’s fraud claims
Addis Ababa, November 13, 2020 (FBC) -US federal election officials have said the 2020 White House vote was the "most secure in American history", rejecting President Donald Trump's fraud…
Biden says Trump not conceding ‘an embarrassment’
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2020 (FBC) -US President-elect Joe Biden called Donald Trump’s refusal to concede in the presidential election “an embarrassment.”
However, he said nothing would…
‘Milestone’ vaccine offers 90% COVID-19 protection
Addis Ababa, November 9, 2020 (FBC) - The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting COVID-19, a preliminary analysis shows.
The developers -…
Joe Biden pushes forward with plans for office
Addis Ababa, November 9, 2020 (FBC) - US President-elect Joe Biden is to make tackling the coronavirus pandemic his top priority following his win over Donald Trump, his team says.…
Biden predicts victory over Trump in US presidential election
Addis Ababa, November 7, 2020 (FBC) -Joe Biden has again said he is confident of victory as he inches closer to beating Donald Trump after Tuesday's US presidential election.
The…
Record 100,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in US
Addis Ababa, November 5, 2020 (FBC) - There were more than 100,000 new cases of coronavirus in the US on Wednesday - a record one-day increase.
The figure, reported by the COVID-19…
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara re-elected for third term
Addis Ababa, November 3, 2020 (FBC) - The electoral commission in Ivory Coast says President Alassane
Ouattara has won a third term, securing just over 94% of the votes in Saturday's…
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Self-Isolated
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2020 (FBC) - The World Health Organization Chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom has been in self-isolation after contact with Coronavirus positive person.…
Philippines hit by 2020’s most powerful Typhoon
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2020 (FBC) - Typhoon Goni is barrelling across the Philippines, bringing with it "catastrophic" 225km/h (140mph) winds and torrential rainfall.
At least four…