Traders look to shake off Covid concerns in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Traders on Wall Street will be looking to shake off Covid-19 concerns
in the upcoming trading week.

Inflation and consumer spending data is set to be released and
analysts will be looking for more promising jobs market news.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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New York gets ready for 9/11 20th anniversary [PREVIEW]

New York is getting ready to mark the 20th anniversary of the
terrorist attacks on 9/11.

Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives when hijacked planes crashed into
the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden prepares for legal challenges over vaccine mandates

US President Joe Biden says he's ready for possible legal challenges
to his new Covid-19 vaccine mandates.

Some Republican lawmakers are threatening to sue the White House after
the President mandated shots for all federal employees.

Biden also issued a requirement for all companies over 100 employees
to provide vaccine proof or submit to weekly testing.

The President criticized some Republican governors for how they've
handled the coronavirus pandemic.

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The President wants more restrictions in place - such as extra testing
and compulsory doses for teachers - to help keep children safe.

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Biden and Xi speak amid frustrations

The Presidents of China and America have spoken for the first time in
seven months amid rising tensions and frustrations.

The White House says US President Joe Biden is increasingly
"exasperated" by the lack of progress on contentious issues.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Fifth and final England v India cricket test cancelled due to Covid-19

England's fifth Test against India in Manchester has been cancelled after a number of the Men in Blue's backroom staff tested positive for Covid-19.

It meant India were unable to field a team. 

Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.  

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Teenage Brit Emma Raducanu reaches US Open final in New York

"Crazy, cool and absolutely mind-blowing" is how Emma Raducanu [PRON: Rad-oo-car-noo] has described getting to the US Open Final, becoming the first British woman to reach a tennis Grand Slam singles final in 44 years.

The 18-year-old beat 17th seed Maria Sakkari in the semis in straight sets. She hasn't dropped a set in any of her nine matches in the tournament in New York. 

Our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports.  

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Germany recommends vaccine for pregnant women

German medical experts have updated their Covid-19 vaccine advice for expectant mothers. 

Announcing the news, the country's leading vaccine authority said they were recommending pregnant women visit their doctor to get the shot. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Construction of Nord Stream 2 pipeline complete

Russia's state-run energy company Gazprom has announced the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, running between Russia and Germany. The U.S. had tried to block the controversial project with sanctions, concerned about giving Russia more control over European energy sources. Julia Chapman reports.

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RADACANU INTO US OPEN FINAL

British teenager Emma Raducanu is through to the US Open final.

The 18 year-old makes history as the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final, and the first British woman to reach a major singles final in over four decades.

She'll play another teenager - Leylah Fernandez - in New York on Saturday.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says it's a huge achievement.

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Festivities in India muted as COVID-19 cases rise in some states

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It's going to be a muted festive season in India as cases of COVID-19 begin to spike in some areas.

Some states are imposing restrictions on movement and large gatherings have been banned.

Experts say these measures must last until the end of the year to avoid a massive third wave.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia – Police officers murder trial delayed

There will be a delay in the trial of a police officer in Australia's Northern Territory, who's accused of murder.
Zachary Rolfe and his parents took a front row seat in the High Court, as prosecutors made their case for why the police officer should have one of his key defences thrown out.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Australia – Police officers murder trial delayed

There will be a delay in the trial of a police officer in Australia's Northern Territory, who's accused of murder.

Zachary Rolfe and his parents took a front row seat in the High Court, as prosecutors made their case for why the police officer should have one of his key defences thrown out.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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European Union reinstates Japan travel ban over Covid surge

The European Union has reinstated a travel ban for Japan after a recent surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as Japan considers revising its own travel restrictions.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Biden Announces Sweeping New Vaccine Requirements

US president Joe Biden has announced sweeping new vaccine requirements intended to boost the number of American workers inoculated against COVID-19.  The new plan would mandate vaccinations - or in some cases testing - for around 100 million Americans, about two thirds of the country's workforce.

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The vast majority of federal employees and government contractors will also soon be required to to be vaccinated or face consequences. The move comes with the US averaging over 1500 deaths daily as the spread of the Delta variant has derailed progress made earlier this summer.

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U.S. markets skid continues

U.S. stocks closed in the red again Thursday as Covid-19 concerns
continue to rattle investor sentiment.

And the release of better than expected jobs figures did little to
improve the mood on Wall Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low

The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
has dropped to a fresh pandemic-era low.

This is good news for the labor market following a far
weaker-than-expected jobs report last month.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden due to mandate covid vaccines for federal workers as US struggles to control Delta

US president Joe Biden is expected to announce a new covid 19 vaccine mandate for all federal workers without any option for regular testing as  an alternative. 

The executive order which is due to be signed on Thursday would affect more than 2 million Americans and is part of what the White House says is a "robust plan to stop the spread of the delta variant" and boost vaccination rates.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Taliban lets flights resume, 200 foreign nationals departing

The Taliban is allowing 200 Americans and other foreign nationals to
leave Afghanistan.

The charter flight from Kabul airport will be the first since US
troops pulled out 10 days ago.

Nick Harper reports.

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UK TRAVEL TRAFFIC LIGHT LIST COULD GO

There are reports the UK could soon scrap its traffic light travel system. It's claimed a person's vaccination status and vaccination rates in destination countries could be used to determine travel eligibility instead. The government, though, has not yet confirmed the move. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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DRC MENINGITIS OUTBREAK

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say a meningitis outbreak has claimed 129 lives in the northeast of the country since June this year.

More than 260 cases of the disease have been recorded in Tshopo province raising fears of a wider epidemic.

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