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US President Joe Biden's nominee for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been confirmed by the Senate.
She becomes the first woman in American history to take on the role.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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The US House of Representatives has sent an article of impeachment to the Senate, kickstarting proceedings for former President Trump's second impeachment trial.
He has been charged with inciting the riot on January 6th where a mob of his supporters stormed the US Capitol building.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The first case of the COVID-19 strain originally detected in Brazil known as the P1 variant has been found in the United States.
The patient is from Minnesota and returned to the US after a recent visit to Brazil.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at boosting American manufacturing.
It strengthens so-called "Buy American" rules which seek to increase the federal government's procurement of American-made goods.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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The US Justice Department's Inspector General is opening an investigation into whether any current or former department official tried to improperly alter the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
This investigation is part of a growing number of efforts underway into attempts by former President Trump and his allies to undo the election results.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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A voting machine manufacturer has sued former US president Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation over his repeated false claims of election fraud.
Dominion Voting Systems is seeking 1.3 billion dollars in damages.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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The state of California has lifted its stay at home order.
The order had been in place for most of the state since early December, because of the explosive spread of the coronavirus after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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US president Joe Biden is set to issue new Covid-related travel restrictions, banning most non-US citizens traveling to America from South Africa and reinstating a ban on those from Brazil, the United Kingdom and 26 European countries.
The move comes after warnings that more infectious Covid strains in South Africa, the UK and Brazil could reduce the efficacy of the two vaccines being administered in the U.S.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The World Health Organization is warning that conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray province could lead to the spread of deadly diseases there.
It says the disruption of health services could expose the citizens to illness.
The government launched a military operation in the region last November and humanitarian access has been a challenge since.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
Chelsea Football Club have sacked manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge, with the London club ninth in the English Premier League.
However, the former captain's status as an "important icon" remains "undiminished" despite his dismissal, according to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer has the details.
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Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed along India's Northern border last week, the army confirmed today…
Calling the skirmish, a "minor-face-off".
This, as the two countries have been holding talks to resolve the border crisis that been going on for more than 9 months now.
Ishan Garg has more.
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The High Court in Uganda has ordered the police and military to vacate the compound of former Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine.
Bobi wine and his wife have been under house arrest since the country went to the polls on January 14.
Leon Solomon reports from Kampala
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure on three fronts this week, as MPs challenge the government on school closures, the UK's border policy and the country's vaccine rollout.
Benji Hyer has this round-up from London.
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