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China’s roads, railways, and highways are busy as the “Golden Week” of public holidays approaches … it’s the first time many Chinese have had a chance to get away since the country’s severe lockdowns and restrictions to fight covid ended late last year.
Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Republicans seeking to impeach US President Joe Biden for as-yet unproven allegations of corruption have suffered a major blow on the first day of their public investigation.
A key Republican witness conceded there is no evidence to support the case against the President.
Meanwhile, a US government shutdown is now hours away, as Republicans in the House of Representatives battle the White House over President Biden's public spending plans.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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US stocks were up on Thursday after new data showed the US economy grew 2.1% in the second quarter.
But the outlook for the rest of the year, amid a potential government shutdown and ongoing strikes, remains uncertain.
Sally Patterson has more.
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An American soldier who was detained for months in North Korea has arrived back safely on US soil.
Travis King, a reconnaissance specialist, illegally crossed from South Korea to the North in July.
On Wednesday, he was handed over to US officials in China, before flying to the United States.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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US lawmakers are holding the first hearing of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Some Republicans allege the President benefitted illegally from his son Hunter's international business dealings.
The White House strongly denies the allegations, calling the hearing a 'political stunt'.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The United Nations Children's Fund says Nigeria needs to raise US$ 3.3 million until the end of the year to respond effectively to the Diphtheria outbreak in the country.
Nigeria has recorded suspected cases of diphtheria, a bacterial infection that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes skin of an individual, in at least 14 States.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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India's diplomatic row with Canada could take center stage when Foreign Minister S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday.
India-Canada ties took a hit last week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Seven hopefuls took to the stage in California on Wednesday evening, but the former President was notably absent, instead courting voters in the state of Michigan where thousands of American auto-workers remain on strike.
During his speech, Mr Trump dunked on his Republican opponents, whilst they condemned him for being "missing in action" and ducking the debate again.
Following developments last night, our US correspondent Benji Hyer.
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