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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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Hong Kong is scrapping its rules for the compulsory wearing of face masks. The move brings to an end the last of the city’s longstanding Covid-19 restrictions, which have severely dented its appeal as a business and tourism hub. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Protests have erupted in many parts of India after Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested on charges of corruption.
Allegations are that he took kickbacks from businesses for formulating a new liquor sale policy that benefitted private vendors.
But Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party denies these charges – and claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is using federal agencies to target his political opponents.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: Aam Aadmi Party...North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is ordering an overhaul of the country’s agricultural production, amidst fears of worsening food shortages.
He's been holding high-level meetings to boost the country’s economy, which has been hit by the pandemic and international sanctions.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Several US newspapers have dropped the Dilbert comic strip following comments from its creator which have been widely described as racist and discriminatory.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Scott Adams called black people quote a "hate group".
Major publications have condemned the comments, with the Washington Post accusing Adams of "promoting segregation".
Sally Patterson has more.
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China’s ruling Communist Party is meeting to discuss its future strategy and the nomination of officials to run state institutions. It comes ahead of the Party’s biggest annual political gathering this weekend.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is holding high-level meetings to boost the country's economy, amidst international concerns over food shortages.
Experts say the food supply has worsened due to the pandemic and international sanctions.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Investors are continuing to digest US inflation data released on Friday.
The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.7% year over year in January, up from 4.4% in December.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The United States has called for peaceful and credible conduct of Nigeria's national elections on Saturday.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Russia's war in Ukraine, global debt, and cryptocurrencies are likely to be on the agenda when G20 finance ministers meet in India on Friday.
This is the first minister-level meeting under India's G20 presidency.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: The G7 nations...The Bank of Japan’s incoming governor says he's looking to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Kazuo Ueda (kazoo-oh oo-edah) made the comments as parliament considers his nomination on Friday.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang has test fired four cruise missiles to demonstrate is nuclear counter-attack ability.
The launches on Thursday were conducted in the country’s far North, near the borders with China and Russia.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Chinese regulators are carrying out widespread safety inspections of coal mining operations, as rescue efforts continue to find survivors from a collapsed mine in Inner Mongolia. Six people are known to have died, and 47 are still missing.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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A deadly storm is continuing to travel across the United States, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions.
More than one million people have been left without power, and hundreds of flights have been cancelled.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Three people have been shot dead in central Florida, including a 9-year-old girl and a TV journalist who was reporting on the killing of a young woman at the hands of the same suspected gunman in the same spot just hours prior.
Orlando's Spectrum News 13 identified the slain reporter as 24-year-old Dylan Lyons.
19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses has been arrested for the fatal shootings, but a motive has yet to be established.
Benji Hyer has more.
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One of football's best known British commentators, John Motson, has died. 'Motty' as he was known had a career spanning fifty years and with his voice taking viewers along with him as he commentated on some of the sport's most memorable moments. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria last year unveiled the policy, swapping old bank notes for new ones to help reduce money in circulation, fight corruption and promote a cashless economy.
The policy, which has led to cash crunch across the country, bringing hardship to millions of Nigerians, has been a major issue in the lead-up to Nigeria's election on Saturday.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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A mudslide is disrupting a rescue operation at a collapsed coal mine in China's Inner Mongolia region. At least two people have been killed and more than 50 are still missing.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan’s Emperor is set to make his first public birthday appearance since ascending the throne four years ago.
Emperor Naruhito will greet almost 5000 members of the public as the country celebrates his 63rd birthday.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Most Federal Reserve officials supported slowing the pace of interest rate increases, according to minutes released on Wednesday.
But details from the central bank's latest meeting show policymakers believe more hikes will be necessary to get inflation under control.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Relatives of the civil rights leader Malcolm X who was assassinated in 1965 are filing a 'wrongful death' lawsuit for 100 million dollars against U.S. government agencies and the New York police department.
They say the groups concealed evidence related to the civil rights leader's death.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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US first lady Jill Biden has begun a tour of Africa - aimed at strengthening relations between the continent and the United States.
She will also focus on fighting food insecurity, empowering women and advancing the health of young people.
A British woman who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015, has lost her appeal against a UK government decision to remove her citizenship. Shamima Begum has been campaigning for her to be allowed to return to the UK. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Hong Kong is tightening its immigration rules for its talent recruitment scheme, amid controversy over the issuance of a visa for a Chinese scientist who was jailed for his controversial work on gene-editing in babies.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan is warning China against further intrusions into its airspace by suspected Chinese spy balloons.
It comes as officials from the two countries meet in Tokyo for the first high level defense talks in four years.
Chris Gilbert reports
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Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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