Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Maxwell accuser says abuse began aged 14
Maxwell was often in the room when she was sexually abused by Jeffrey
Epstein as a girl.
The accuser is the first of four women expected to testify against
Maxwell during the British socialite's trial.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Dow tumbles after Fed chair comments
suggested it would taper off the buying of government bonds sooner
than expected.
Markets were also influenced by ongoing concerns about the Omicron
variant of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports
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3 killed, 6 injured in US school shooting
the US state of Michigan.
Police say they have taken a 15-year-old student into custody.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.
He expressed his sympathy for the victims.
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3 dead, 6 wounded in Michigan high school shooting
Three people have been killed and six injured in a high school shooting in Michigan.
A 15 year old pupil is in custody in connection with the attack.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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President Biden was alerted to news of the shooting during a visit to Minnesota.
He expressed his sympathy for the victims.
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US warns Russia over Ukraine "aggression"
"renewed aggression" towards Ukraine, over fears Moscow is massing
troops on the border.
Blinken has been meeting NATO countries in Latvia to discuss Russia's
possible motives.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Epstein’s longtime pilot back on the stand in Maxwell trial
stand in day two of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.
The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming young
girls for Epstein.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Former Trump chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigation
House investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.
Mark Meadows had been threatened with criminal charges for failing to comply.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Fed chair warns Omicron could cause inflation to keep rising
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that inflation may keep rising next year.
He told US lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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Jury being selected for case of Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright
His death as a young Black man sparked protests, on the back of demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd.
U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to warn Congress that inflation may keep rising next year.
According to his prepared remarks he will warn lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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EasyJet sees "weakening" in bookings amid Omicron concerns
EasyJet, one of Europe's biggest airlines, has seen "some weakening" in bookings due to uncertainty over the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
The discovery of the rapidly spreading strain has led to the re-imposition of some travel restrictions, with arrivals to the UK now required to isolate until they receive a negative PCR test result.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II REMOVED AS BARBADOS HEAD OF STATE
Queen Elizabeth II [the second] is no longer the Head of State of Barbados. The Caribbean island is now the world's newest republic after swearing in its first President. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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NEW COVID RULES IN FORCE IN UK
People arriving in the UK from abroad are now required to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
And face coverings are again compulsory in shops and on public transport in England.
These people in Birmingham say they welcome the new guidance.
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NATO HOLDS MEETING IN LATVIA AS RUSSIAN TROOPS AMASS
It's expected Vladimir Putin will be high on the agenda, as European capitals look nervously at his recent military build up on Ukraine's border.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India vaccine policy head says COVID-19 booster shots 'not for India'
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India has registered nearly 7000 new infections - its lowest tally of daily COVID-19 cases since May last year.
But health experts are concerned that the Omicron variant could fuel the third wave.
Still, government officials say booster shots of a coronavirus vaccine may not be on the cards, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi:
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Monday, November 29, 2021
US stocks rebound following Friday’s Omicron-inspired selloff
concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Investors concerns were eased by President Biden's remarks that there
aren't currently plans for greater lockdowns.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden tries to reassure US over Omicron
US president Joe Biden says the new Omicron Covid 19 variant is a cause for concern but not for panic.
In a bid to reassure Americans he said his administration was sparing no effort to keep them safe.
Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Low expectations for talks with Iran over reinstating 2015 nuclear deal
World powers and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in a last ditch attempt to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.
In 2018 then-US president Donald Trump pulled out of the pact that limited Iran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down
down from his position as chief executive.
He'll be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Sudan Ethiopia Conflict
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial begins in New York City
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is kicking off today in New York City.
The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
William Denselow is outside federal court in lower Manhattan.
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Three Contentious Farm Laws Repealed After Year Long Protests in India
The bill to cancel the laws was passed in record time in the Indian parliament, but opposition parties have objected to the lack of discussion when the laws were scrapped.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story -
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Rwanda Suspends Flights to South Africa
South African President visits Nigeria and other West African nations
It will be the first official visit of president Ramaphosa in his capacity as president. He earlier visited Nigeria in 2018 as acting president.
G7 TO MEET TO DISCUSS OMICRON
G7 Health Ministers are set to hold emergency talks on the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the meeting following the discovery last week. The World Health Organisation has warned that the variant poses a 'very high risk globally' and could lead to severe consequences in some regions. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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Former UK Prime Minister says developed countries should do more to help others vaccinate to slow spread of Omicron variant
Multiple cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been discovered across the UK.
That's sparked a reaction from the nation's government who are expected to bring in countermeasures, such as booster shots, to slow down the spread from Tuesday.
But former British Prime Minister and current United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, Gordon Brown, says the issue goes well beyond the UK.
He adds that developed countries should be doing more to help lesser-developed nations vaccinate their people to prevent the variant from spiralling out of control.
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6 MORE OMICRON CASES IN UK
That takes the total number of confirmed cases to 9 in the country.
The UK government is bringing in stricter testing requirements for international arrivals, and tougher domestic mask-wearing rules.
Health Minister Ed Argar says that is designed to buy time.
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India revises travel guidelines, puts 12 countries in the 'at risk' category
Starting December 1, international passengers coming into India from 12 'at risk' countries will have to undergo a week-long quarantine even if they test negative.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Global race underway to test vaccines and restrict travel to contain Omicron
A global race is underway to contain the Omicron coronavirus variant by testing vaccines and restricting travel.
A raft of countries have limited travel or ordered quarantines on individuals arriving from southern Africa, while others say they are reviewing fresh restrictions.
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has slammed travel bans as discriminatory and “completely unjustified”, while Malawi’s leader has accused western nations of “Afrophobia”.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Report: China Risks "Colossal Outbreak" if Travel Curbs are Lifted
A news study has warned China faces hundreds of thousands of daily COVID-19 infections if it drops its zero-tolerance approach.
It said the country can't afford to lift travel curbs without more vaccinations or specific treatments.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Approximately 2 more weeks to have more definitely information about Omicron, Fauci tells Biden
He made the assessment during an in person meeting of the White House's COVID-19 response team.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Celebrated designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41
He broke boundaries in the fashion industry becoming Louis Vuitton's first black artistic director.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
US announces travel restrictions to southern Africa over Omicron variant
The US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries beginning Monday, over concerns about the Omicron coronavirus variant.
The European Union, Canada and several other countries have already announced similar measures.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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WHO labels new variant 'Omicron' and calls it a 'variant of concern'
The World Health Organization has called a newly detected coronavirus variant discovered by South African health authorities a "variant of concern".
The Omicron variant has shaken global markets and led to travel restrictions to countries in Southern Africa.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Wall Street hopes for better news after discovery of new coronavirus variant [PREVIEW]
After market jitters following the discovery of the new coronavirus variant in Southern Africa, Wall Street investors will be hoping for some better news this week.
They'll be watching a US home price index and a factory orders report closely.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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EU Commission urges air travel ban from Southern Africa over new variant fears
CHINESE KILLED IN DRC
UK Health Secretary says government is working fast to ward off new B.1.1.529 variant
UK Health secretary Sajid Javid has updated Parliament on the current situation involving the new B.1.1.529 variant found in southern Africa.
In a statement to the House of Commons on Friday, he warned that the variant may pose a serious threat to UK public health due to its large number of mutations.
He also thanked South African authorities for their swift scientific response in identifying the variant.
Flights bans from six southern African countries, including South Africa, are being put in place because of the variant, with the UK government emphasising the need for urgent action.
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Escalation in UK-France political crisis as migrant talks scrapped
France's interior minister has cancelled talks with his UK counterpart after Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote a letter calling on France to take back migrants who cross the English Channel by boat.
Gérald Darmanin expressed his disappointment in the letter, published on Twitter following the deaths of 27 people trying to get to Britain, in what was the biggest loss of life by drowning in the Channel on record.
With the latest, our UK correspondent Benji Hyer.
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UK TRAVEL BAN ON 6 AFRICAN NATIONS BEGINS
South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe will be added to the red list for travel to England.
Direct flights will be suspended until hotel quarantine facilities open on Sunday.
Health secretary Sajid Javid says it's very concerning.
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Tens of thousands of farmers gather in New Delhi to mark one year of protest against farm laws
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Thousands of farmers are gathering on the borders of New Delhi to mark one year of their deadly struggle against three contentious farm laws.
The government has decided to repeal them but many are asking for further farming reforms.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Hong Kong prepares to re-open border with China
The Hong Kong government says it has met all the basic requirements required by Beijing for a re-opening of the border with China. Officials say they are now finalizing how to implement new health measures to allow quarantine-free travel to resume.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Man Utd close to appointed new interim manager
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow's Ralf Rangnick to become interim manager at Old Trafford until the end of the season.
The search continues, though, for a permanent replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked last weekend following a trophyless three-year spell as United boss.
With more, our UK correspondent Benji Hyer.
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