AUSTRIA TO ABOLISH MOST COVID RESTRICTIONS

Austria has announced most of its covid restrictions will be abolished next month - the latest European country to take such steps. 

It comes as German lawmakers meet to discuss their own plans to begin loosening tight pandemic-related rules - with the German Health Minister saying the omicron wave has peaked. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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UK inflation hits 30-year-high for second month running

Inflation in the UK increased again in January, another blow for consumers struggling with rising prices for everything from food to energy bills.

The UK's Office for National Statistics said its Consumer Price Index hit 5.5% last month.

Giles Gibson has more from London.

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DRC MILITIA ATTACKS

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say militants armed with guns and machetes killed at least 15 people and injured four others on Tuesday in the northeastern province of Ituri.

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ANDREW FACES QUESTIONS OVER SETTLEMENT

British media reports Prince Andrew will pay Virginia Guiffre more than 12 million pounds as part of their out of court settlement.

The Duke of York made no admission of liability in the agreement to end the civil sexual assault case against him.

He had previously said he'd fight to clear his name over allegations of sexual assault he denied.

Prince Andrew's now facing calls to clarify how he is paying the settlement cash.

PR consultant Mark Borkowski says he can't see Andrew returning to royal duties.

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NATO defense ministers meet amid Russian invasion fears

NATO defense ministers are meeting for talks in Brussels amid fears of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moscow says it has no intention of invading. 

Ministers are expected to discuss reinforcing deployments on the alliance's Eastern flank. 

From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.

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India reportedly bans 54 app with Chinese links

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India has reportedly banned 54 mobile apps with Chinese links.

Although the government hasn't released an official list yet – some of these apps are already unavailable on the application stores in the country.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australian governments push to strengthen visa laws

The Australian government's push to strengthen visa rules WILL be supported by the Opposition.

The government says it's still too easy for a foreigner who commits a serious crime to use the court system to avoid deportation.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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China urges Hong Kong to rein in COVID-19 outbreak

China’s President Xi Jinping is urging the Hong Kong government to use whatever means necessary to rein in a growing outbreak of COVID-19 in the city. Hong Kong has recorded thousands of cases per day in the last week.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Chief of Ottawa police resigns amid protests

Ottawa's chief of police Peter Sloly has resigned after facing
criticism for his handling of anti Covid-19 demonstrations.

And Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has defended a move to
invoke the Emergencies Act to try and lift the blockades.

William Denselow reports from Ottawa.

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Wall St bounces back amid Russian deescalation claims

Wall St was buoyed in Tuesday trading by Russia's claim it was pulling
back some of its troops from the Ukrainian border.

But data showed US inflation is still rising.

Nick Harper reports.

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Biden: Russian invasion “still very much a possibility”

US President Joe Biden says a Russian attack on Ukraine is "still very
much a possibility".

It comes after Russia said it was pulling some of its troops back from
the Ukrainian border.

NATO says, so far, there have been no signs of de-escalation, and are
demanding proof of the Russian claims.

President Biden also said the US had not seen any evidence of Russian
troops pulling back, and added as such the US is prepared no matter
what happens.

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President Biden said the US has seen no evidence of Russian troops
leaving the border.

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Family of Halyna Hutchins file wrongful death suit against Alec Baldwin

Lawyers for Halyna Hutchins family have filed a wrongful death suit against the actor Alec Baldwin, who is accused of killing the cinematographer on the set of the movie ‘Rust’ four months ago.

The Hutchins family suit is now one of four legal claims against Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers.

The actor has claimed he had no idea the gun he fired was loaded with real bullets, and that he never pulled the trigger.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Mass shooting families reach $73m settlement with gunmaker

Families of the 26 people who died in a mass shooting at a US
elementary school have reached a $73m settlement with gunmaker
Remington.

20 children and six adults were killed in the 2012 massacre, one of
the worst killings in recent US history.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK Prime Minister sees "mixed signals" from Russia in Ukraine crisis

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there are 'mixed signals' coming from Russia as western allies attempt to decipher President Vladimir Putin's next move.

Russia's defence ministry says troops are being moved away from the Ukrainian border.

NATO, though, insists it needs to see proof.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Prince Andrew settles sexual assault case

Prince Andrew has reached an out of court settlement with a woman
suing him for sexual assault.

The British royal is set to make a substantial donation to charity.

Sarah Walton reports

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US request extradition of former Honduran president over drug smuggling

The US has requested the arrest and extradition of former Honduran
president Juan Orlando Hernández to stand trial in America on drug
smuggling charges.

Hernandez left office last month after his party was beaten in the
country's election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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NATO chief sees room for "cautious optimism" amid standoff with Russia

The chief of the NATO defence alliance says there are grounds for cautious optimism amid the standoff between Moscow and the West over a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine.

But the alliance boss one also warned he had seen no sign of de-escalation from the Russian side. Moscow says it has no plans to invade Ukraine.

From Brussels, where NATO is headquartered, Rosie Birchard reports. 

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Trump's real estate business dropped by accounting firm

An accounting firm handling former U.S. President Donald Trump's business says it no longer stands behind a decade of statements, and has dropped the company as its client.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Protestors defiant in face of Canadian emergency measurers

Protestors occupying a section of downtown Ottawa outside the nation's
parliament say they won't back down despite fresh warnings from Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau.

On Monday the Emergencies Act was invoked for the very first time
granting authorities greater powers in a bid to dislodge anti Covid-19
restriction demonstrators.

William Denselow reports from Ottawa.

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR UNMOVED ON NS2 SANCTIONS POSITION

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there are parts of Russia's security demands worth discussing.

At a press conference after meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the two discussed energy security, trade, and the completed but not-yet-operational Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, as other Western leaders push for it to be used as a lever in military deescalation negotiations.

Stuart Smith reports.

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