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Education Secretary Betsy de Vos has become the second US cabinet member to resign in the wake of the riots in the US Capitol.
She joins Transport Secretary Elaine Chao who was the first, as well as several other administration officials, all who have decided it is time to distance themselves from the President of the United States.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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Hong Kong democracy activists released on bail following sweeping police arrests this week, say they'll continue to campaign against the government. None of the 53 people arrested under the national security law on Wednesday has been charged.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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President Trump is calling for "healing and reconciliation" in the United States, and claims his supporters - who rampaged through the US Capitol building on Wednesday- "do not represent" America.
The President has released a new video message, as calls grow for him to leave power.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Being has agreed to pay more than 2.5 billion dollars to settle criminal charges with the US Justice Department.
The DOJ says Boeing concealed information about its 737 Max airplanes.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland, California.
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Multiple studies are being conducted on the South African Covid-19 variant. There are concerns that it may render existing vaccines ineffective, but the World Health Organisation has confirmed that there is currently no evidence to support this fear. Mark Roughton has more.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly become the world's richest person. His net worth — more than 185 billion dollars.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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The United Nations has also weighed in on Wednesday's violence in Washington D.C., with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issuing a statement saying he was saddened by the events that unfolded at the US Capitol.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, the Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric conveyed the UN chief's concerns.
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Asked about attacks on journalists during Wednesday's protests that saw rioters targeting news crews and destroying camera equipment, Mr Dujaricc made very clear the UN's position on targeting the media.
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Democrat leaders in the US Congress say they want Vice President Mike Pence to remove President Trump from power, using a constitutional amendment that has never previously been invoked.
They're threatening to begin immediate impeachment proceedings against the President, if the Vice President fails to act.
From Washington Simon Marks reports:
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Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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British politicians have criticized the actions of US president Donald Trump after violent protests took place in Washington DC.
Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, urging them to 'be strong', shortly before the Capitol building was stormed by protesters.
Now, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a long term critic of the President - has denounced Mr Trump's role leading up to the revolt.
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Trump urged the protestors to 'go home in peace' in a recorded statement, but continued to make allegations of election fraud.
Following this, UK home secretary, Priti Patel, also criticised the president's words over the protest, which led to the deaths of four people.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has pleaded with UK citizens to stay at home as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise.
Over 30,000 people are now being treated in UK hospitals after testing positive for the virus.
Mr Khan warned that people should only leave their homes if they have a 'very, very, good reason'...
...and he added that hospital beds may run out in London in the next couple of days, and that NHS staff are suffering from trauma that may take years to recover from.
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Joe Biden has been certified as America's next US President after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building.
The revolt came after president Donald Trump addressed a large crowd in Washington DC, ordering them to show strength.
As a result, four people have been confirmed dead, including a woman who was shot in the chest.
After the mayhem had been contained by armed police, US lawmakers reconvened.
The result, Vice President Mike Pence confirmed, was a win for Biden who will now take office from January 20.
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After the announcement was made Trump publicly acknowledged for the first time that he would leave office.
In a statement he said he 'totally' disagreed with the outcome of the election, however, there would be an 'orderly transition' on January 20.
And for the protestors who stormed the Capitol building, Pence had this message.
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