In world news headlines -
In world news headlines -
20 December 2020
> Global covid-19 infections have surpassed the 76.6 million mark, with almost 1.7 million deaths, as several nations around the world begin vaccinating against the virus.
> US lawmakers are scrambling to complete a $US900 billion package of legislation to help Americans struggling with the steep health and economic costs of the covid-19 pandemic, amid fears a dispute over Federal Reserve lending rules could stall a deal.
> Thailand has reported a daily record of 548 new confirmed covid-19 cases in connection to its largest seafood market.
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