Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

International transport groups, unions warn government reactions to new coronavirus variant endanger movement of goods.

Aid to help migrants sleeping outside accommodation centers, unaccompanied minors, says EU Commission.

Parties to 2015 nuclear deal to reconvene next week, says Iran's lead negotiator.

Armenians perceive use of term 'Zangezur corridor' as policy of strangling Armenia, says Styopa Safaryan.

‘We are deeply concerned by evidence that Russia has made plans for further significant aggression against Ukraine,’ says Antony Blinken.

G7 health ministers issue joint statement after Britain called on them to meet.

Amnesty International calls for immediate, impartial probe into incident in northeastern city of Sialkot.

Date to be announced in coordination with US side, says Russian presidential advisor.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021

International body open to constructive dialogue with all countries ready to cooperate, says its secretary general.

Hundreds of YPG/PKK receive month-long military training.

Nearly 925,000 individuals currently sick due to disease, but real number might be 2-3 times higher, top health expert says.

3-way split in public opinion in Armenia about peace with Turkey, says head of Armenian think tank.

Pakistani academic says people in Pakistan need to look beyond US.

WHO spokesman says delta remains dominant strain globally although omicron will likely spread.

UN Credentials Committee defers decision on new envoys of Afghanistan, Myanmar.

Record $41B required to meet world's growing humanitarian needs, says UN official.

UN’s Credentials Committee delays action on requests by Myanmar’s military rulers, Taliban to take seats at world body.

IED was planted by al-Shabaab terror group in Kismayo port city, says state media.

Robert Koch Institute reports 73,209 new infections, 388 deaths over past 24 hours.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz scheduled to visit US for talks over Iran nuclear deal.

Residential area in Binnish targeted by regime forces, Iran-controlled terror groups.

Russian Defense Ministry says special watch on Matua Island of Kuril Ridge will carry out year-round watch.

5-month-old Vida is among thousands living in makeshift tents after Belarus opened borders to EU for asylum seekers.

Greek national recently returns from South Africa to Chania city on Crete island.

With deep ethnic-based animosities and the fact that the current Ethiopian constitution allows for the secession of regions, risk of Balkanization in the country is undeniable.

We are prepared to impose severe costs for further Russian aggression in Ukraine, US secretary of state says.

VIX volatility index climbs above 30 level for first time since March 5.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia is simply countering recent US decision, accuses Washington of starting row.

Municipal officials remove tents of migrants who waited overnight to file asylum claims at overcrowded government office.

EU executive body issues new guidance for EU countries on travel restrictions, vaccine rollout amid 'very worrying epidemiological situation'.

Transfer of more US excess military hardware to Greece also on table, says Greek media.

'Despite my pregnancy, they pushed me into the water,' says 22-year-old mother.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Cavusoglu, US Secretary of State Blinken meet on 2nd day of NATO foreign ministers' meeting.

FFC coalition vows to continue protests to demand power handover to civilians.

Death of 27 migrants after sinking of boat recorded as incident with most fatalities in English Channel in recent years.

Intergovernmental negotiating body to start work on pandemic preparedness treaty by March.

Opposition cries foul over fraud, unfair practices despite assurances by prime minister.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says relations with Turkish officials are very positive.

In TV interview, Eric Zemmour calls on French Muslims to 'renounce' practice of Islam.

Country’s overall case count now exceeds 22 million with death toll over 614,000.

Umbrella organization of Iranian-backed Shia factions calls on Federal Court to annul Oct.10 general election results, claiming fraud.

'El Alerce Abuelo,' larch tree in Los Alerces National Park, considered to be second-oldest living tree species in world.

19 speakers, 450 experts, scholars debate effectiveness of international law with regard to the Palestine issue.

35-year-old refugee managed to find new life in London, but is saddened by Nov. 24 migrant tragedy in English Channel.

Conflicts, crises depriving region of peace, stability, says statement after Union for the Mediterranean forum.

Saudi Foreign Ministry says recent act violates sanctity of mosque in West Bank city.

Turkey always strives to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state, and advance its economic development, says Faruk Kaymakci.

This is 2nd time this year that Russia has amassed large concentration of forces in region, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Kyiv ready to talk, discuss 'any initiatives' aimed at putting end to conflict with Moscow, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Iranian chief nuclear negotiator says main focus of Vienna meeting is removal of US sanctions.

Footage shows £100M fighter jet moving too slowly up ramp to take-off, then plunging into sea as pilot ejects.

Vienna talks resumed Monday in attempt to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Lithuania posts highest inflation rate, while Malta sees lowest rate in November.

72-year-old Sandra Mason assumes charge as 1st president of Caribbean Island.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says Russia would pay 'high price’ for any form of aggression against Ukraine.

Temporary ban applies to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola, Zambia.

Russian, Chinese heads of government hold video meeting.

China will work with African friends to carry forward cooperation from generation to generation, vows President Xi .

2 soldiers injured as helicopter crashes in northeastern Khyzy region, say Azerbaijani authorities.

Some 337M kids at risk of recruitment by armed groups, gov’t forces, according to Save the Children.

Many countries have imposed travel bans after variant was first detected in South Africa and Botswana.

Under trilateral deal, Iran will receive gas from Turkmenistan and deliver an equivalent amount to Azerbaijan.

Both patients in capital Ottawa, say health officials.

Palestinian resistance group working with British lawyers on strategy to cancel UK's decision, official says.

Rebels kill asylum seekers in Ivo camp in northeastern Ituri state.

Decision to come into effect at 11.59 pm local time Monday, says country’s health authority.

Preliminary results of Sunday's parliamentary elections have sparked claims of rigging, calls for recount.

Top diplomats set to meet in Latvia on Nov. 30 - Dec.1 to talk about pressing security issues.

Health Ministry says mandatory 7-day home quarantine for travelers from countries specified as 'at-risk'.

Isaac Herzog forced his way into Ibrahimi Mosque on Sunday to participate in candle-lighting Jewish ceremony.

Clock tower toppled, roofs take flight, and trees are uprooted when fierce storm ravages city, home to over 15M people.

Spanish, Portuguese nationals arrested onboard plane to Spain.

International Organization for Migration says estimated 7,000 migrants, refugees in Belarus, and most do not want to go home.

Belgium, Sweden were countries allocating highest GDP share for R&D last year.

Protesters block roads in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Bekaa.

Qatar’s emir held talks in Doha with Lebanese president.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak's remarks come three days before much-expected meeting of OPEC+ group.

Erdogan says steps similar to those in relations with UAE will be taken also in relations with Egypt, Israel.

Consequences of COVID-19 surge driven by new strain may be severe, says global health body.

Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas discuss Palestinian conflict.

2015 nuclear deal like ‘sleeping pill for’ us, says Naftali Bennett.

Applications for presidential elections closed Nov. 22.

Manufacturing, services PMI post monthly increases.

Foreign Minister Maas says Moscow should take steps to de-escalate tensions, resolve conflict in eastern Ukraine.

10th mission carried out by US warship in tense Taiwan Strait under Joe Biden administration.

Bloc has underestimated challenge of vaccine hesitancy, says Slovenian top diplomat.

COVID-19 is leading cause of death across Europe and Central Asia, says WHO, urging stepped-up vaccinations.

Islamabad reacts to military award given to Indian pilot, says he was captured in Pakistan.

American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing.

Istanbul court asks Saudi authorities to submit copy of final verdict if there is any investigation or trial about fugitives in murder case.

White House says move is coordinated with China, India, Japan, Korea, UK as 'we exit pandemic'.

Putin, Pashinyan, Aliyev to review implementation of agreements on Karabakh on Friday.

Kremlin says Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas to discuss situation in Middle East.

Military prosecutor says both men wanted for investigation into accusations of killing Libyans.

41.8% of registered voters cast their votes, according to preliminary results released by electoral authority.

In contrast, Turkey carries out all its activities in reasonable, logical, calm manner, says Hulusi Akar.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 post new all-time highs shortly after opening bell.

Prime minister says fully vaccinated citizens of Japan, Korea will be welcome from Dec. 1.