Thousands of migrants flood across U.S. southern border

There's been a massive surge in migrant crossings at the U.S. southern border this week as a pandemic policy allowing agents to expel migrants is scheduled to end next Wednesday.

According to officials in El Paso, Texas, border control officers stopped migrants nearly 2,500 times on Wednesday alone.

The influx threatens to overwhelm already stretched border agents and overcrowded processing facilities.

Toni Waterman has more.

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IRAN REMOVED FROM UN WOMEN BODY

Iran has been kicked out of the United Nations Commission on the
status of women.
A draft resolution was tabled by the United States after Iran's
crackdown on protests that were sparked by the death of a young woman
in custody.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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US proposes bill to ban Huawei from bank access

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have introduced a bill which would
restrict access to US banks for Chinese tech company Huawei.

The proposed legislation would also target what the bills calls
"untrustworthy" Chinese companies attempting economic espionage.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. marks 10 years since Sandy Hook shooting

The U.S. is marking 10 years since a gunman killed 20 children and six
members of staff at a school in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

But new data suggests the vast outcry in the aftermath of that mass
shooting has failed to stop school shootings in the years since.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Oregon state Governor changes fate of all 17 death row inmates to life sentences without parole

The governor of the US state of Oregon has changed the punishment for all inmates on death row to life sentences.

Governor Kate Brown said the state 'should not be in the business of executing people'.

Our US correspondent Chris Jones reports.

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US weighs sending patriot missiles to Ukraine

The United States is expected to announce it will equip Ukraine with
patriot missiles, America's most advanced air defense system.

Kyiv has been calling for greater weaponry to deal with the Russia
barrage of missile and drone attacks.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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France face Morocco for a place in the World Cup final

France and Morocco are set to play for a place in the World Cup final on Wednesday.

The 2018 champions take on the tournament's surprise package, with the winners going up against Argentina in Sunday's final.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK inflation rates dips to 10.7 percent

The UK's inflation rate fell to 10.7 percent in November, down from a 41-year high the month before.

The new data comes ahead of an expected interest rates hike from the Bank of England on Thursday.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Migrants die crossing English Channel

Several people have died after a boat carrying migrants ran into difficulties on the English Channel.

A government source said forty three people were rescued and brought to the UK.

The UK coastguard, the French Navy and an air ambulance were sent to help with the rescue operation on Monday.

Images from the scene show people wearing life-jackets sitting in an inflatable dinghy, being helped into a lifeboat. 

It comes as temperatures have plunged across the UK, bringing snow and ice to parts of the country.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said her "heartfelt thoughts" were with those involved, calling the incident "distressing".

More than 40,000 people have crossed the Channel this year in small boats.

Jess Sharman from the charity Care4Calais says the British government needs to do more. 

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Nigeria, Others Increase Crude Production in November

Nigeria, Angola and Gabon increased their crude oil production last month.

They did so by a collective 132,000 barrels per day.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Germany’s Recession Milder than Expected: Economists

New data out of Germany shows the country is weathering the economic storm enveloping Europe better than expected. 

Record inflation has placed significant pressure on eurozone countries - but economists in Germany are revising their forecasts thanks to increased consumption in the third quarter. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.  

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EU and ASEAN leaders meet for landmark summit amid geopolitical tensions

European Union leaders are meeting with counterparts from the Southeast Asian ASEAN bloc in Brussels for a first-of-its-kind summit dedicated to deepening cooperation.

EU and ASEAN leaders are expected to make announcements on new deals linked to the clean energy transition and infrastructure investment.

But behind the celebratory atmosphere marking 45 years of diplomatic relations, geopolitical tensions are running high... as Rosie Birchard reports.

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POSTAL WORKERS JOIN UK INDUSTRIAL ACTION

A wave of industrial action continues in the UK with postal workers staging their latest strike.

It's over pay and conditions, and coincides with an ongoing 48 hour walkout by rail workers.

On Thursday an historic strike by nurses in the National Health Service is set to go ahead.

Chief Executive of Network Rail, Andrew Haines says he's disappointed industrial action hasn't been called off.

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Washington "glad" that India and China disengaged quickly following clash

The White House has said the Biden administration is "glad" that India and China quickly disengaged after clashing recently at a disputed border.

India's defence minister has said that Indian troops prevented Chinese soldiers from entering their territory last week in their first significant clash in over two years.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Hong Kong scraps Covid restrictions for new arrivals

Hong Kong is scrapping Covid-19 restrictions for new arrivals to the city.

The government says the rules are no longer necessary, and it’s time to reestablish the city’s reputation as a tourism and business hub.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Stocks rise on better-than-expected inflation data

U.S. stocks rose Tuesday off the back of some better-than-expected
inflation data.

Now traders will have to wait until Wednesday to see if this will
impact the Federal Reserve's strategy going forward.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Respect for Marriage Act signed into US Federal law placing greater protections on same sex marriage

US President Joe Biden has now signed the respect for marriage act into federal law.

The act provides greater nationwide protections for same-sex couples.

Chris Jones has more from Washington DC.

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US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

A group of US lawmakers have unveiled a plan to try and ban the
Chinese owned popular video creation app TikTok.

There have been concerns that Chinese intelligence could gain access
to data of American users.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU still deadlocked over gas price cap

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European ministers have failed yet again to agree on an emergency price cap on the price. The measure, which faced fierce resistance from several member states, is designed to mitigate against sharp price spikes in Europe's volatile energy market.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels.

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US scientists achieve major nuclear fusion breakthrough

Researchers in the US have achieved an important milestone in the quest to recreate the energy that powers the sun.

The development has raised hopes that nuclear fusion could become a viable source of clean energy,

Ira Spitzer reports.

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