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Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Countrywide reveals new Alchemy plans as it rejects bid from rival

Embattled estate agency Countrywide has rebuffed an £82 million takeover offer from rival Connells and unveiled fresh investment proposals that would hand over control to private equity.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Four Roses Bourbon to expand visitor center

Four Roses Bourbon plans to expand and improve its visitor center at its distillery in Lawrenceburg, officials said. Plans call for a new bar, four new tasting rooms, an updated...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
UN allowed humanitarian access to conflict-hit region of Ethiopia

The United Nations has signed a deal with Ethiopia's government to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access to the embattled Tigray region – at least the parts under federal government control.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
In profile: Husband and wife ‘dream team’ behind the Covid-19 vaccine

Physicians Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci are the husband and wife ‘dream team' behind the breakthrough Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be rolled out across the UK.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Covid vaccine: Pfizer approval paves way for roll out in Northern Ireland

The Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech has been approved in the UK, paving the way for vaccination to start in Northern Ireland.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for humanitarian access to Tigray

The United Nations says it and Ethiopia's government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access to the embattled Tigray region, at least the parts under federal government control....

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Biden says he will keep Trump’s tariffs on China for a while

Joe Biden told a New York Times opinion columnist that he won't immediately remove the elevated tariffs that the Trump administration imposed on China. He intends to first review the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Biden says he will keep Trump’s tariffs on China for a while

Joe Biden told a New York Times opinion columnist that he won't immediately remove the elevated tariffs that the Trump administration imposed on China. He intends to first review the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Germany may have found loophole to dodge US sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – report

Germany may create a special fund to bypass restrictions imposed by the US government on the Russian-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2, Bild tabloid has reported, quoting unnamed sources....

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Germany may have found loophole to dodge US sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – report

Germany may create a special fund to bypass restrictions imposed by the US government on the Russian-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2, Bild tabloid has reported, quoting unnamed sources....

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Iranian president rejects measures to suspend nuclear inspections and enrich uranium

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani rejected a bill approved by parliament that would have suspended UN inspections and boosted uranium enrichment, saying it was “harmful” to diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Thailand’s prime minister to stay in power after acquittal in ethics case

Thailand's highest court acquitted prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country's constitution, allowing him to stay in his job.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Thailand’s prime minister to stay in power after acquittal in ethics case

Thailand's highest court acquitted prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country's constitution, allowing him to stay in his job.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Hong Kong activists jailed for role in pro-democracy protest

Three prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been jailed for a protest outside police headquarters, as authorities step up a crackdown on opposition to tighten Beijing's control over the territory.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Prison terms for activists who attended unauthorised protest in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on charges related to an unauthorised anti-government protest last year at the city's police headquarters.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
German police interrogate suspect after five killed in vehicle rampage

German police said that a man who drove a vehicle at high speed through a pedestrian zone in the southwestern city of Trier, killing five people including a nine-month-old baby...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Chinese lunar probe collects first rock samples after landing on moon

A Chinese spacecraft sent to return lunar rocks to Earth collected its first samples after landing on the moon, the government announced, adding to a string of successes for Beijing's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Chinese lunar probe collects first rock samples after landing on moon

A Chinese spacecraft sent to return lunar rocks to Earth collected its first samples after landing on the moon, the government announced, adding to a string of successes for Beijing's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Brexit: First fish, then it was sausages, and now chips are under threat

The ill-fated Soviet revolutionary, Leon Trotsky, memorably said – some years before he departed this world with an ice-axe in his head – “You may not be interested in war,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Brexit: First fish, then it was sausages, and now chips are under threat

The ill-fated Soviet revolutionary, Leon Trotsky, memorably said – some years before he departed this world with an ice-axe in his head – “You may not be interested in war,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Climate action has slowed since Greens in power

The Greens have admitted that progress on climate action has slowed since the party entered Government five months ago.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Climate action has slowed since Greens in power

The Greens have admitted that progress on climate action has slowed since the party entered Government five months ago.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Taxpayer monies ‘lost’ on slurry equipment farmers ‘won’t use’ – Contractors claim

MILLIONS of euros in taxpayer money is being lost on Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) machines that “will not be used” by farmers, the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Taxpayer monies ‘lost’ on slurry equipment farmers ‘won’t use’ – Contractors claim

MILLIONS of euros in taxpayer money is being lost on Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) machines that “will not be used” by farmers, the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
France bids to regain ‘food sovereignty’ with plan to boost protein crops

France aims to raise the area it sows with protein-rich crops by 40% from 2022 and double it over 10 years to reduce heavy reliance on soybean imports from South...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
France bids to regain ‘food sovereignty’ with plan to boost protein crops

France aims to raise the area it sows with protein-rich crops by 40% from 2022 and double it over 10 years to reduce heavy reliance on soybean imports from South...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
France bids to regain ‘food sovereignty’ with plan to boost protein crops

France aims to raise the area it sows with protein-rich crops by 40% from 2022 and double it over 10 years to reduce heavy reliance on soybean imports from South...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Exporting to Asia is costly so more focus needed on getting Irish food in EU supermarkets – Creed

Exporting food to new markets in Asia comes at a greater cost and more focus should be put on getting Irish produce on European shelves, former Agriculture Minister Michael Creed...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Exporting to Asia is costly so more focus needed on getting Irish food in EU supermarkets – Creed

Exporting food to new markets in Asia comes at a greater cost and more focus should be put on getting Irish produce on European shelves, former Agriculture Minister Michael Creed...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Manslaughter charges for captain of scuba diving boat in California fire tragedy

The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire and sank off the coast of California last year, killing 34 people who were trapped below deck, was indicted on...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
UK authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use

Pfizer and BioNTech say they've won permission Wednesday for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain, the world's first coronavirus shot that's backed by rigorous science -- and a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Covid-19: UK approves use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine

A Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use in the UK, paving the way for mass vaccination to start.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Asian shares mixed on growing hopes for stimulus, vaccines

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs. Shares fell in Hong Kong, Shanghai and India but rose in Tokyo...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
The UK’s relaxing of the coronavirus lockdown at Christmas is simply a way to impose even tougher rules in the new year

Scientists know that plans to ease lockdown at Christmas will cause more deaths, but they judge it worthwhile as it'll make the populace more compliant long term. It's all part...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
David Coleman: There’s a good reason why the Late Late Toy Show made you cry this year

Have you found yourself in tears watching the telly over the last while? I didn't watch the Toy Show last Friday, but judging by the WhatsApp messages from friends they...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
The Latest: New cases declining in New Delhi, rest of India

NEW DELHI — India has maintained a declining trend in coronavirus infections with 36,604 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The cases declined by 32% in November as...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Years after coming out, gay athletes upset by lack of change

David Kopay and Ian Roberts live on different sides of the Pacific Ocean. Both took giant leaps of faith when they came out. And at a time when it had...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Thai leader faces court ruling that could cost him his job

Thailand's highest court is set to rule Wednesday on whether Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has breached ethics clauses in the country's constitution and should be ousted from his position. The...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
GOP objects to Biden nominees, a sign of what’s to come

President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks are quickly running into the political reality of a narrowly controlled Senate that will leave the new Democratic administration dependent on rival Republicans to get...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
California utilities may cut power as fire danger looms

Southern California utilities warned Tuesday that they may cut power to more than 300,000 customers as dry, gusty weather raises the threat of wildfire dangers in the region. The National...