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Japan is calling an emergency national security meeting after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles within 12 hours.
The projectiles are thought to have landed in the Sea of Japan short of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US markets have been on a tear, posting gains for seven straight weeks.
President Joe Biden is using the rally to try and boost voter confidence in the economy heading into a pivotal election year.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US stocks closed mainly up on Friday following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady.
The central bank announced the news earlier this week, in its final rate meeting of the year.
Sally Patterson has more.
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US investors have their eyes on key inflation data due out this week.
The PCE price index could give an indication of when the Federal Reserve might start to cut interest rates.
Sally Patterson has more.
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New York Republicans have chosen a candidate to replace disgraced lawmaker George Santos.
The former United States Representative is facing dozens of criminal charges including wire fraud and identity theft - he's pleaded not guilty.
Santos was expelled from Congress earlier this month.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to hash out a funding package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine and reforming American immigration policy.
But with a three-week recess looming, the hopes of Congress reaching a deal by the end of the year remain in the balance, as Benji Hyer reports.
Benji Hyer reports.
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The Nigerian government says it is strengthening bilateral relations with the United States in the fight against terrorism and other crimes in Nigeria.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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In his weekly radio address, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed defiance towards the EU following its decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine. He asserted Hungary's ability to handle economic challenges without EU funds and hinted at future chances to hinder Ukraine's EU membership.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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The Maldivian government under newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu has chosen to end an agreement with India on a hydrographic survey of the island nation's waters.
This comes just a few weeks after the new pro-China government asked India to remove its troops from the country.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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CUE: For the first time, one-fifth of the people in China are aged sixty or above. The number has more than doubled since the turn of the century. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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