Germany German court upholds tree-felling ban at Tesla plant site A German court ruled that Tesla has to stop clearing trees on some parts of the site outside Berlin where it is building the company's first electric car factory in Europe. 19/12/2020
Belgium UK & EU 'still far apart' in post-Brexit trade talks as deadline looms Negotiators are meeting in Brussels this weekend ahead of a Sunday deadline called by the European Parliament. 19/12/2020
no comment Bolivia recognises same-sex couple's civil union for first time Guido Montano and David Aruquipa, who have been a couple for 11 years, said they consider the step a victory for human rights in Bolivia. 19/12/2020
no comment Japan braces for heavy snowfall in mountainous areas Weather officials in Japan warned that there will be more heavy snow this weekend, mainly in the mountainous areas of Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kanto-Koshin regions. 19/12/2020
no comment Despite Covid, Brooklyn neighborhood still a flashy Christmas village Despite the pandemic, the neighbourhood of Dyker Heights proudly displays its over-the-top Christmas light decorations. 19/12/2020
Turkey Hospital fire kills nine COVID-19 patients at ICU in Turkey A fire broke out at an intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in southern Turkey after an oxygen cylinder exploded, killing nine people, the health minister said. 19/12/2020
France Epstein associate charged for rape and sexual harassment in France Jean-Luc Brunel was charged for raping minors over the age of 15 and for sexual harassment, French prosecutors said in a statement on Saturday. 19/12/2020
