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Reuters: Europe set to approve COVID-19 vaccine in Christmas week 

BERLIN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europeans are set to start getting coronavirus vaccines before the new year after the regional drug regulator accelerated its approval process following the launch of immunisation campaigns in the United States and Britain. 

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said an expert panel would convene on Monday Dec. 21 to evaluate the vaccine made by U.S. company Pfizer and German partner BioNTech. 

It had previously said the meeting could be as late as Dec 29. 

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 MIDDLE EAST 

Iran faces backlash over hanging of France-based dissident. 

Iran's probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report. 

Turkey says it won't abandon East Med rights over EU sanctions threat. 

Russia calls U.S. sanctions against Turkey over S-400 system illegitimate -Ifx. 

Even after S-400 sanctions, U.S. hopes for resolution with Turkey. 

Prominent Iraqi activist shot dead in Baghdad: Reports. 

Saudi says 2020 budget deficit will surge to $79 bn amid pandemic. 

NGOs, international aid support Lebanon, press for reform. 

 ASIA 

Afghanistan: Kabul deputy governor killed in 'sticky bomb' attack on car. 

‘A huge game-changer’: Report says more than 570,000 Uighurs forced to pick cotton. 

China worst offender in record-breaking year for jailing of journalists. 

Australia 'deeply troubled' by reports of Chinese restrictions on its coal. 

Torrent of foreign money threatens India’s tight grip on rupee. 

South Korea’s intelligence agency loses power to investigate North Korea ties. 

South Korea balloons: Seoul to ban people sending cross-border messages. 

North Korea buys Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, starts vaccination - report. 

 AFRICA 

Gunmen kill 28, burn 800 houses in Niger attack blamed on Boko Haram. 

Boko Haram leader says group kidnapped 300 boys from Nigeria school. 

Ethiopia: Fears mount for Tigray's civilians. 

Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya. 

Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel ties in Rabat. 

U.N. chief proposes new envoys to mediate Libya, Mideast. 

‘We could have lost her’: Zimbabwe's children go hungry as crisis deepens. 

Guinea’s Condé takes presidential oath for third term after disputed election. 

Pro-Sisi party wins majority in Egypt's parliamentary polls. 

‘Unacceptable’: Sudanese PM criticises army’s business interests. 

 EUROPE 

EU regulator brings forward Covid vaccine ruling after German pressure. 

Coronavirus: EU regulator set to approve vaccine by Christmas.

Christmas shopping 'canceled' in Germany before coronavirus lockdown. 

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed in London as infections surge. 

Paris goes into night time lockdown as government fights spread of COVID. 

Netherlands to go into tough, five-week lockdown over Christmas. 

Netherlands and Czech Republic to enforce strict Christmas lockdowns. 

Sweden suffers deadliest November since Spanish flu era as Stockholm ICUs hit 99 percent capacity.

Brexit: Scottish independence back in the spotlight. 

Russian peacekeepers urge Armenia, Azerbaijan to uphold Karabakh ceasefire after violation claims.

Russia's Lavrov says Bosnia's peace deal must not be changed. 

Ukraine: Dozens of police hurt in anti-lockdown protests. 

 AMERICAS 

McConnell for the first time recognizes Biden as President-elect. 

Suspected Russian hackers breached U.S. Department of Homeland Security - sources. 

Trump's approval rating is higher than only three Presidents at the same point in term. 

Brazil and Mexico presidents recognize Biden's victory after facing criticism. 

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Brazil with no vaccination start date. 

Brazil says China 'not transparent' on COVID-19 vaccine emergency use. 

Cuba rejects U.S. report on diplomat health incidents. 

ICC prosecutor sees 'reasonable basis' to believe Venezuela committed crimes against humanity.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR 

U.S. designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing. 

Erdoğan secretly transported one-time al-Qaeda financier on his gov’t plane, defying UN ban.

Indonesia nabs suspected leader of Al-Qaeda linked Jemaah Islamiyah.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS 

Nasdaq ends at record high on stimulus bets, Apple boost. 

Oil prices rise to 9-month high on vaccine rollout, stimulus hopes. 

EU announces sweeping new rules that could force breakups and hefty fines for Big Tech.

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