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12 November 2021 Security News

Stephen K. Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress US Dept. of Justice 12 Nov 2021 -- Stephen K. Bannon was indicted today by a federal grand jury on two counts of contempt of Congress stemming from his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Mexican National Extradited from Brazil to Face International Cocaine Trafficking Charge US Dept. of Justice 12 Nov 2021 -- A Mexican national was extradited from Brazil to the United States on Nov. 10 to face international drug trafficking charges.

US Vice President Harris Announces US-France Recommitment to Combating Terrorism VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday the U.S. and France have renewed their "mutual commitment" to collaborate on combatting global terrorism, particularly in Africa's troubled Sahel region.

NE Dalian accounts for over half of China's new COVID cases amid cold-chain imports related surge Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- Northeast China's Liaoning Province reported 52 new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases and 5 silent carriers on Thursday, all in the costal tourist city Dalian, which has already suspended schools and colleges amid the latest virus surge.
Over 2.36 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- More than 2.36 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Thursday, data from the National Health Commission showed Friday.
Hong Kong reports 1 new imported COVID-19 case People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) on Friday reported one new imported case of COVID-19, taking the total tally to 12,378.
Chinese mainland reports 79 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 79 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Friday.
Hong Kong reports 3 new imported COVID-19 cases, starting booster shots for eligible group People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) on Thursday reported three new imported cases of COVID-19, taking the total tally to 12,377.

Europe hits highest weekly COVID-19 cases since pandemic began UN News 12 Nov 2021 -- Almost two million cases of COVID-19 were reported in Europe last week, the most in a single week in that region since the pandemic started, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Europe Reports 2 Million New COVID Cases VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday that Europe remains the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting 2 million new cases last week, the region's highest number since the pandemic began.
German Health Minister Says COVID-19 Situation 'Serious' VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- Germany's acting health minister, Jens Spahn, warned Friday the latest surge of COVID-19 infections in the country is serious, saying if nothing is done, the rate of new cases could keep doubling every two weeks.

Russia's Daily COVID-19 Deaths Break 1,200 Mark For Fourth Consecutive Day RFE/RL 12 Nov 2021 -- Daily COVID-19 deaths in Russia have topped 1,200 for a fourth consecutive day as a surge in infections from the coronavirus continues.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 110.79 Cr India PIB 12 Nov 2021 -- With the administration of 53,81,889 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 110.79 Cr (1,10,79,51,225) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 301 India PIB 12 Nov 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 111Crore landmark milestone (111,35,03,584) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 12 Nov 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 12 Nov 2021

COVID-19 kills 109 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Nov 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 127,918 with 109 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran to start human trial of COV-Iran Barakat vaccine next week IRNA 12 Nov 2021 -- COV-Iran Barakat vaccine has gained permission to start human trial of children aged 12-18 and the first phase of the trial will kick off in a few days, an expert says.

Taiwan reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 10 new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan takes Pfizer-BioNTech delivery; more Moderna vaccine to arrive CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan took delivery of a new shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine on Friday morning, comprising 926,600 doses, and expects to receive another batch of the Moderna vaccine later in the evening.

Belarus receives new batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- China and Belarus signed a document on vaccine transfer after a new batch of coronavirus vaccines from China arrived here Thursday.
WHO: People With Diabetes in Africa Particularly Vulnerable to COVID VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- Ahead of World Diabetes Day Sunday, the Africa office of the World Health Organization is warning that the chronic disease leaves patients especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. In Zimbabwe, the government is building rural health centers to make it easier for people with diabetes and other conditions to get medical attention.
Syria: Conflict, COVID and rising costs, 'pushing people beyond their limits' UN News 12 Nov 2021 -- World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley concluded a three-day visit to Syria on Friday, warning that more people there are in the grips of hunger than at any time during their country's decade-long conflict.

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