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A car hit an SUV in U.S. President Joe Biden's Secret Service motorcade on Sunday night - no one was injured. But it caused a scare in the initial moments.
Caroline Malone reports.
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At least 78 Indian opposition parliamentarians were suspended on Monday for protesting against a major security breach in Parliament last week.
Reports suggest at least 30 opposition leaders were suspended from the lower house and another 45 from the Upper House for demanding a statement from the Home Minister in Parliament.
Opposition parties are calling the move an attack on democracy.
Priyata Brajabasi has more.
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13 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Nigeria, following an outbreak of the disease in Sokoto state, northwest of the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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CUE: Britain and America say Hong Kong should release a pro-democracy media tycoon whose trial on sedition and collusion with foreign forces has just started, after a long delay.
Jimmy Lai, who's seventy-six, faces life in prison if he's found guilty.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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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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