Fighting in Ethiopia's north rages on

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Conflict in parts of Ethiopia's Northern region continues as both the government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front claim they are making progress in repelling offensives.

The United Nations says the situation remains "Volatile and unpredictable" with over 7 million people reportedly in need of emergency assistance .

The United Kingdom is the latest to offer additional support of over 39 million dollars in aid.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :

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US Markets Close in Mixed Territory After Shaky Start

US markets rebounded to close in mixed territory Monday after a shaky beginning to the trading day

The major indices are again close to all-time highs following a solid third quarter earnings season so far.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Ahmaud Arbery's murder trial starts in Georgia with lengthy jury selection

The trial of three men accused of murdering young black man Ahmaud Arbery has begun in Georgia.

It's one of a number of killings that sparked racial justice protests last year. There's likely to be a lengthy jury selection process, as the court searches for impartial people. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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English FA handed punishment by Uefa after Euro 2020 final chaos

Uefa has ordered England to play one game behind closed doors and a second suspended for 2 years after a 'lack of order and discipline' at the Euro 2020 final.

The ban will come into effect at England's next competitive Uefa fixture, which will be the beginning of the Nations League in 2022.

Chris Jones has more from London

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US Defense Secretary says he's monitoring China's military development amid reports it tested hypersonic missile

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the US is closely watching China's development of advanced weapons systems - but he declined to comment directly on a report that Beijing had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. 

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports 

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UK government pays tribute to Sir David Amess, MP who was Killed at constituency surgery

UK Members of Parliament have paid tribute to the late Sir David Amess in the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes to the former MP, who was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery in the town of Southend on Friday, October 15.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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Uganda Considers Making Vaccination Compulsory

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Uganda is considering making it mandatory for all public servants to be vaccinated.

Some public institutions have already instructed their employees to take the jab and also carry with them a certificate of proof of vaccination to work.

Just about 2.4million people have so far been vaccinated.

Isabel Nakirya reports...

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Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications.

Colin Powell, America’s first black Secretary of State, has died at the age of 84 from complications from COVID-19.

A professional soldier, he rose up the ranks from active combat duty in Vietnam to holding several positions at the highest level of US government.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Russia to withdraw NATO delegation

Russia will withdraw all of its permanent representatives to NATO. The announcement comes after NATO expelled eight members of Russia's delegation, accusing them of being undeclared spies. Julia Chapman has more.

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FORD TO INVEST IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE PART PRODUCTION IN THE UK

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U.S. car company, Ford, has announced it will invest $315 million at a manufacturing plant in the UK. The site, on Merseyside in North West England, has been chosen to produce the company's first all-electric power units in Europe. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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UN Envoy says Syrian government and opposition agree to draft constitution

The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria says opposition and
government officials have agreed to draft a new constitution.

Previous attempts have stalled but Geir Pedersen says a consensus has
been reached.

William Denselow reports.

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French prime minister visits Pope Francis after child abuse scandal

The French prime minister is visiting Pope Francis, following the recent publication in France of a report detailing that more than 200,000 children were abused by priests between 1950 and 2020.

The visit also marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between France and the Vatican City.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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ELECTORAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

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The endorsement of a new leader of the national electoral body in Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked anger among opposition politicians and some members of the public.

Congolese members of parliament approved Denis Kadima as the new head of the country's Independent National Electoral Commission over the weekend, setting off a  protest in the capital Kinshasa. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa... 

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GERMANY PROPOSES MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION

Almost a month since Germany went to the polls in national elections, coalition talks continue between parties hoping to form a new government. 

Climate change remains a key issue on the agenda, with one leading politician promising a new government ministry dedicated entirely to tackling the problem. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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21 killed in deadly floods in South India

The south Indian state of Kerala has been devastated by deadly floods that have claimed at least 21 lives and left hundreds missing.

The Indian military has joined rescue efforts and helicopters are being used to fly supplies and personnel to areas that have become inaccessible due to the floods.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US delegation to South East Asia to discuss Myanmar, and Indo-Pacific

A US delegation has embarked on a multi-nation tour of South East Asia, for high-level talks in Thailand, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia.

Topping the agenda:  challenges in the Indo-Pacific, and the situation in Myanmar- which has deteriorated since a military coup there in February.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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China hits out at Canada, US for sending warships through Taiwan Strait

China has hit out at Canada and the US after both countries sailed warships through the Taiwan Strait last week.

It's accused the two countries of colluding with one another to stir up trouble and jeopardise peace and stability in the region.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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17 missionaries abducted in Haiti

At least seventeen missionaries including their family members have been kidnapped by a gang in Port-au Prince in Haiti, according to officials.

Five of them are children.

Julia Sun has been following this story from New York.

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Wall Street Looks Ahead to Another Big Earnings Week [PREVIEW]

After a strong finish to the week, Wall Street now looks ahead to another week with a full slate of third quarter earnings reports to help gauge the strength of the US economy.

There will also be updated industrial production and housing figures.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco. 

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Guilty Plea in Parkland School Shooting

The former student accused of shooting and killing 17 people at his Florida high school in 2018 is pleading guilty. The rampage was one of the deadliest school shootings in American history and it  led thousands of students to campaign for tougher gun control laws. 

Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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