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The Hong Kong government is demanding an investigation into how an anti-government protest song was played instead of the Chinese national anthem at an international ice hockey game. It’s the third time in recent months that the protest song has been played at sports events involving Hong Kong teams.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan’s Prime Minister is vowing to take pursue measure possible to resolve historical abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.
The government believes at least 17 people were taken by Pyongyang in the 1970s and 1980s.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US stocks dipped on Wednesday after data showed manufacturing activity slowed in February for the fourth consecutive month.
The Institute for Supply Management's February survey showed data came in above analysts' projections.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly has announced a $35 cap on the monthly cost of insulin, in response to public and presidential pressure over the cots of the diabetes medication.
It mirrors a law passed last year that capped costs at $35 per month for people with government health insurance.
President Biden has praised the move.
Kate Fisher reports for Washington
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Former socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has asked a US appeals court to overturn her conviction of helping sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls.
In a Tuesday filing to a Manhattan court, Maxwell claimed to be immune from prosecution and cited several errors which allegedly tainted her trial.
Sally Patterson has more.
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His visit comes after much controversy over where the contaminated soil and debris will be sent for disposal.
US correspondent Chris Jones has more.
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A US congressional committee has voted to push forward legislation that would make banning TikTok allegedly easier in the United States.
The controversial legislation would also enable crack-downs on other US economic output linked to China.
Critics say the legislation- which would still need to make its way through Congress- is unconstitutional.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Russia's war in Ukraine will again be high on the agenda when Foreign Ministers of the G20 grouping meet in Delhi.
India's diplomatic ties are expected to be under test as it hosts American, Russian, and Chinese foreign ministers together – along with other G20 representatives.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan is beginning to scrap controversial travel restrictions on visitors from China.
Last month the government introduced mandatory testing of Chinese travelers due to the spread of Covid-19 there.
In response China stopped issuing new visas to Japanese nationals.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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Consumer confidence fell to a three-month low in February, according to new data.
Survey findings released on Tuesday show consumers' view of current business conditions worsened, but people had a more favourable view of the availability of jobs.
Sally Patterson reports.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether to keep or get rid of President Joe Biden's plan on reducing student loan debt.
The decision affects millions of people in the U.S. who have student debt, particularly those with the greatest financial need who could get relief of up to 20,000 dollars each.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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