(CNN)Georgia has finished its statewide audit of the razor-thin presidential race, confirming that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump, according to a news release from the Secretary of State's office.

Biden beat Trump by 12,284 votes, according to the final results from the audit. This is a slight drop for Biden compared to the pre-audit results.

Officials have said repeatedly that the audit confirmed there was no widespread fraud or irregularities in the election.


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• Two Covid-19 vaccines have been found to be highly effective in late-stage trials in recent days, boosting optimism at a time when health systems in Europe and the U.S. are once again being pushed to breaking point.
  
• Huge challenges remain before a vaccine can be rolled out, however.
  
• The global battle to secure prospective supplies has raised alarm about equitable access, while questions remain over logistics, distribution, and, perhaps most significantly, cost.
  

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional MP Shahidan Kassim today told former prime minister Najib Razak that anyone who rejects the 2021 Supply Bill covering next year’s budget is a “traitor”.

“Anyone who objects to the budget, including my friend Pekan (Pekan MP Najib), is a traitor to the rakyat as the people are waiting for it to be approved,” Shahidan (BN-Arau) said during the debate on the bill at the Dewan Rakyat today.

He said those who had lost jobs are waiting for the budget to be approved so they will get assistance.

“If we reject the budget, we are being unfair to them,” he added.


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PETALING JAYA: Amanah leader Khalid Samad said there are no rifts among members of the party, as all Amanah MPs have signed a statutory declaration (SD) in support of Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister.

The Amanah communications director was responding to a FMT report saying there was growing tension in the party between those supporting Dr Mahathir Mohamad and those who back Anwar to lead the country.

A party insider had told FMT that Amanah’s grassroots were torn at times between their leaders who have different preferences for a national leader.

“The report that Amanah is divided is not accurate and should be corrected,” Khalid said at a press conference at the Dewan Rakyat today.


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A Covid-19 vaccine developed in China has shown success in mid-stage trials, researchers say.

There are several vaccines being developed in China, some of which are already being administered.

According to the researchers, the Sinovac Biotech vaccine led to a quick immune response during trials with around 700 people.

The announcement comes after European and US vaccines reported successful data from large late-stage trials.

Three vaccines, developed in the US, Germany and Russia, have all released data suggesting efficiency of more than 90%, after trials with tens of thousands of people.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The courts should reject any requests to file suits challenging the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s emergency declaration powers, Umno’s Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said.

Referring to the Federal Constitution, under Article 158, Nazri said in the event that the Agong’s satisfaction — as mentioned in Clauses 1 and 2(B) — is final and conclusive, it cannot be challenged in any court for any reason.

“So the courts should straightaway reject any request challenging the Agong’s satisfaction.

“(Courts) should reject from the get-go rather than stay silent, as it will create uncertainty because people will be kept wondering, since there isn’t any finality in the matter,” he said during his debate on the Budget 2021 Bill in Parliament today.


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There are many health benefits of copper. It is an essential element for bone strength, heart health, immune health and much more.

Copper deficiency can lead to iron deficiency and problems with nervous and immune system functions. Too much or too little copper can affect how brain functions work and have been linked to neurological diseases and Wilson’s disease (a condition in which too much copper forms in the organs).

Health Benefits 
Copper plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body and has a variety of health benefits.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties 
Studies on animals have suggested that maintaining copper levels in the body may delay or even prevent arthritis. This is why some people wear copper gloves, bracelets, and other accessories made of copper. However, studies conducted in volunteers with arthritis have shown no benefit from wearing copper jewelry.

Antioxidant Properties 
Research studies have found that copper has antioxidant properties. Since copper contains antioxidants, it may reduce the production of free radicals. Free radicals are known for damaging cells and causing diseases, especially cancer.  


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