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A 72 hour deadline for rebels in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region to lay down their arms has expired, as the federal government threatens to using more military force to crush the insurgency. The United Nations Security Council is calling on Ethiopia to embrace the African Union- led mediation initiative pushing for dialogue.
The United States has recorded nearly 2100 coronavirus deaths - the highest single day total since May according to the Covid Tracking Project.
The surging numbers come as millions of Americans are set to defy health advice and travel to celebrate the thanksgiving holiday.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Megan Markle has revealed she suffered a miscarriage in July.
In a piece for the New York Times, the Duchess of Sussex has spoken of her 'almost unbearable grief', but wants to end the cycle of 'solitary mourning' when it comes to baby loss.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Australian Primer Minister Scott Morrison says he has no problem with former Senator Mathias Cormans use of a Defence Force plane as he campaigns to become the next head of the OECD.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her main priority is to restore confidence in the city, after a year of social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
In her annual policy address, the Chief Executive said the national security law had brought stability to Hong Kong, and criticised foreign governments for what she called their increased interference in local affairs.
Richard Kimber reports.
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US President Elect Joe Biden has told NBC News his presidency will not be "a third Obama term."
The interview comes on the day he announced his nominees for several key cabinet positions, many of whom served under President Barack Obama.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.
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US markets soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones topping 30 thousand points for the first time and closing the day at that record high.
Markets waged their bets on receding US election uncertainty, and cheered promising news on three Covid-19 vaccines that could soon be available.
Here's Liling Tan with the the markets round up.
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The French president says the peak of the second wave of Covid-19 infections has passed, as the numbers of new cases and number of patients being treated in hospital continues to fall.
Emmanuel Macron said that non-essential shops will be able to re-open from November 28 and the national coronavirus lockdown will end on December 15.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden has formally unveiled his picks for cabinet, announcing posts including Secretary of State, Homeland Security and National Intelligence.
Pledging to rein in the pandemic, and restore America’s reputation, Joe Biden said he was ready to begin the work of healing and uniting America as well as the world.
Nina- Maria Potts reports:
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Millions of Americans are defying warnings not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, as the US breaks records for rates of coronavirus hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control has advised people to stay at home but the American Automobile Association projects 50 million people will still travel.
Kate Fisher reports from the US capital's main domestic airport.