European leaders have called for democracy to be respected, amid condemnation of the scenes on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, January 7, 2021
FOUR DEAD AFTER US CAPITOL STORMED
Four people have died after a mob stormed the US Capitol building.
Officials say one woman was shot by police, and there were three deaths as a result of 'medical emergencies'.
Lawmakers have since returned to the Capitol to finish the certification of Joe Biden's election victory over Donald Trump.
Trump supporters surged towards the building on Wednesday as a joint session of Congress was underway, saying they wanted to overturn the election result.
Donald Trump later praised the rioters, while also calling for them to go home, but has had his Twitter and Facebook accounts frozen.
Republican leader in the Senate Mitch McConnell - condemned the scenes.
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Democrat Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi says she's shocked.
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US correspondent Simon Marks says it's possible President Trump could be forced aside early.
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Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian - David Smith - says there are now major questions over security.
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Farmers unions step up protests in India; organise tractor rally to block major Delhi roads
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Farmers unions are intensifying their protests against India's new farm laws.
40 unions are organising a tractor rally today…
In an attempt to block major roads leading to New Delhi.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Australia – Coronavirus travel restrictions leaving Australians stuck in the outback
People from the Australian state of Victoria are driving thousands of kilometres through the outback via the historic Queensland town of Birdsville, to avoid coronavirus restrictions.
Border restrictions limiting travel between Queensland and New South Wales has led to some stranded Victorians to attempt the 4000 kilometre drive via the town, which is located on the edge of the Simpson desert in the far west of the state.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Hong Kong democracy campaigners call for sanctions on China
Democracy campaigners in Hong Kong are calling for international sanctions against Beijing, following the mass arrest of more than 50 activists and former lawmakers.
The US, UK and EU have condemned the arrests, but campaigners say tougher measures are needed to make any difference.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Twitter Bans Trump
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have taken down a video in which President Trump addressed his supporters as a mob of pro-Trump protesters stormed the US Capitol. The social media sites say the video contributed to ongoing violence and violated misinformation policies. Twitter then went one step further and locked the president's account.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland.
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Lawmakers Set to Return to Capitol to Resume Vote Count
The US Capitol has been secured after an angry mob loyal to president Trump stormed and entered the building, forcing congressional leaders to hide for their own safety, and leading to one protestor being shot and killed by security forces.
Now, Congress is set to return and continue counting the electoral college votes which will confirm Joe Biden as the next president.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks has more.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Trump Asks Protestors to Disperse, Repeats False Election Claims
President Donald Trump has asked his supporters to go home, despite earlier in the day calling for them to go to the Capitol to continue protesting the election results.
In the video, the President repeatedly continued to make baseless claims of a fraudulent election.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Democrats Regain Control of Senate with Ossoff Win
Democrat Jon Ossoff has been declared the winner in the second Senate run-off race in Georgia….
With his win, the Democrats gain control of the US Senate
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Biden: “Our democracy is under unprecedented assault”
President-elect Joe Biden has called on protesters loyal to President Donald Trump to end their siege of the US capitol and demanded the president tell them to stand down.
The angry mob entered the Capitol building as lawmakers hid inside.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Dow hits record high amid turmoil in Washington
The Dow Jones has closed at a new record high despite supporters of
President Trump storming the Capitol.
Instead traders on Wall Street focused on the Georgia runoff election
and the prospect of further stimulus in the coming weeks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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President Trump storming the Capitol.
Instead traders on Wall Street focused on the Georgia runoff election
and the prospect of further stimulus in the coming weeks.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump supporters storm US Capitol building
There's chaos in Washington, as pro-Trump protestors tussle with police and push into the US capitol building.
The US Vice President and congressional lawmakers have been evacuated- they were taking part in the certification of Joe Biden's presidential win.
Our correspondent Nick Harper is on the scene:
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The US Vice President and congressional lawmakers have been evacuated- they were taking part in the certification of Joe Biden's presidential win.
Our correspondent Nick Harper is on the scene:
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Protestors Breach US Capitol
Protesters have breached the Capitol where lawmakers were meeting to ratify Joe Biden's win in the US election.
Lawmakers have stopped their debate and the House Chamber has been evacuated.
Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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US Capitol on Lockdown
The US Capitol is on lockdown after thousands of President Trump's supporters stormed the building while Congress was in session. Vice President Pence was quickly ushered out of the Senate Chamber, after many of the President's supporters broke through barricades of police officers and burst into the Capitol building.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Trump supporters and police clash outside Congress
Pro-Trump supporters have clashed with police outside the US Capitol building in Washington.
The demonstrators tried to rush into the building, as Congressional lawmakers take part in the certification of Joe Biden's presidential win.
Our correspondent Nick Harper is on the scene:
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Pence Says He Won't Interfere
Thousands of protesters are marching in Washington DC and hundreds have stormed the capitol, to falsely assert the presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump.
His Vice President Mike Pence says he will reject President Trump's pleas to intervene in the outcome of the US Presidential election.
The Vice President says his oath to support the Constitution prevents him from doing that.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Disruptions begin during Electoral College vote count
A joint session of Congress is underway to formally recognize
President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College win.
It's expected to be a lengthy process with some Republicans objecting
to the results of November's presidential election.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College win.
It's expected to be a lengthy process with some Republicans objecting
to the results of November's presidential election.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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UK records a further 62,000 Covid-19 cases and over 1,000 deaths
In the last 24 hours 62,322 people have tested positive for Covid-19 and a further 1,041 have died in the UK.
It has also been revealed that for the first time more than 30,000 people have been admitted to hospital because of the virus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the 'race' is now on to vaccinate as many people as possible.
If the current rate continues to climb, Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that the NHS may not be able to cope with the increased pressure.
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US President Donald Trump tells supporters he'll "never concede" 2020 election
US President Donald Trump has told a crowd of his supporters in Washington that he will "never concede" he lost to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.
Thousands of Trump supporters are out on the streets of the US capital as Congress meets to certify votes from the electoral college.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Biden to nominate Merrick Garland for attorney general
US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Merrick Garland to serve as
his attorney general.
The federal appeals court judge was snubbed by Republicans when
nominated for the Supreme Court in 2016.
Sarah Walton reports
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his attorney general.
The federal appeals court judge was snubbed by Republicans when
nominated for the Supreme Court in 2016.
Sarah Walton reports
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