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In Memphis, a seventh police officer has been suspended and three fire service emergency responders have been terminated for failing to care for Tyre Nichols.
He died on January 10th, after being beaten by police.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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The Eurozone will avoid a recession this winter after new data released Tuesday showed slight GDP growth of 0.1% in the last months of 2022.
Economies in the twenty countries which used the euro currency have been weighed down by soaring prices, as nations navigate geopolitical uncertainty on the continent.
Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.
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Rhino poaching in Namibia almost doubled in 2022. Authorities report that 87 rhinos were lost, up from 45 in 2021. More than half of those killed last year were found within the boundaries of the Etosha National Park. Mark Roughton reports from South Africa.
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The Federal Government has backed the United States (US) government's decision to impose visa ban on politicians and others who undermine the 2023 general elections.
The US imposed the Visa restrictions last week as part of the actions to advance democracy and tackle corruption in Nigeria.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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A citizens' group in Tokyo is sounding the alarm over possible contamination from a US army base poisoning local residents.
The group says it has found high concentrations of harmful substances in the blood of those living near the Yokota airforce base.
The US military has previously dismissed similar allegations, and said there's no proof its bases are responsible.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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It was a difficult day of trading on Monday which saw US stock indexes fall.
They were dragged down by the tech sector, where several major companies are due to report earnings later this week.
Sally Patterson has more in New York.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting (15.20GMT) newly re-elected Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem amid spiraling violence in the region.
At least 22 people have been killed in the past week in retaliatory attacks targeting Israelis and Palestinians, including shootings and the burning of cars and property.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The head of Tiktok will appear before US lawmakers later this year amid growing concerns over the Chinese-owned platform.
Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew is due to testify before the Energy and Commerce Committee in March.
Some senators have pushed for the video sharing app to be banned from the US completely.
TikTok stresses it is in negotiations with US officials on how to restructure its business to alleviate national security and data concerns.
Sally Patterson has more.
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