RUSSIA'S NON-WORKING PERIOD ENDS FOR MOST REGIONS

Five regions of Russia will extend a mandatory non-working period, as the rest of the country heads back to in-person work.

For just over a week, employees in most industries have been required to stay at home or take paid leave.

But it's done little to change the high rate of Covid-19 infection in the country.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Delhi's air pollution levels "severe" for third day in a row

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Air Pollution in Delhi is in the "severe" category for a third consecutive day.

Stubble burning in nearby states is worsening the situation.

The state government is asking the federal government to call an emergency meeting to curb the dangerous levels of Smog, as Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan eases border restrictions as Covid cases plummet

Japan has eased border restrictions for some visitors in a bid to boost the economy after a sharp decline in coronavirus cases.  The move is expected to give a lift to businesses, which can now bring staff to the country from overseas. although tourists remain prohibited.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Chinese Communist Party Set to Pass "Historic Resolution"

The Chinese Communist Party is poised to pass a new resolution, clearing the way for current president Xi Jing Ping to secure an unprecedented third term next year.

The country's leadership is meeting for its sixth and penultimate plenum of the Communist Party's five year term.

Nina-Maria Potts has more.

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US set to lift COVID travel restrictions

The US is set to lift covid-19 restrictions on travellers from more than 30 countries, including China, the UK and most of Europe.

Some of these restrictions have been in place for more than a year and a half.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Beijing dismisses concerns over Hong Kong press freedoms

There are growing concerns over press freedoms in Hong Kong. The head of a prominent pro-democracy news platform in the city resigned at the weekend, days after a local industry survey suggested an increasing number of journalists are planning to move overseas. 

Beijing says the survey is misleading and lacks credibility. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Ahmaud Arbery Trial Begins

The trial of three white men accused of killing an unarmed black jogger has begun in the US state of Georgia.

The death of Ahmaud Arbery sparked nationwide protests after a video of the killing circulated online.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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UK and EU fail to make progress in latest Brexit talks

The UK and European Union have failed to bridge the gap between them in the latest talks over the Northern Ireland protocol.

British government minister Lord Frost met with his European counterpart on Friday to discuss the key part of the Brexit agreement, which was designed to avoid a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

FSN's Giles Gibson has more from Brussels.

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Texas sues Biden administration over vaccine mandates

Texas has become the latest state to sue the Biden administration over what it calls "unconstitutional" vaccine mandates.

The state's attorney general filed the suit on Friday, saying there were "many statutory and constitutional" reasons why the Court should block requirements for private-sector workers to get their jabs.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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Jobs and inflation in focus on Wall Street in the week ahead [PREVIEW]

Job openings and key inflation data will be in focus on Wall Street in
the week ahead.

Investors will be looking to build on last week's strong momentum that
was fueled by a stronger-than-expected jobs report.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Navy fires crash submarine commanders

The US Navy has sacked the commanding officers of a submarine that
crashed in the South China Sea.

Officials say they could have prevented the incident.

Sarah Walton reports

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Pfizer antiviral Covid-19 drug 89% effective

U.S. drug maker Pfizer says its antiviral pill can reduce the chance
of hospitalization or death from Covid-19 by 89%.

It comes as the U.S. government cancels its contract with Emergent
BioSolutions, a vaccine manufacturer that botched millions of doses.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. job hiring roars back in October

The pace of hiring in the U.S. increased sharply last month after
losing momentum over the summer.

And the unemployment has dropped to 4.6%, a new pandemic-era low.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. House prepares to vote on infrastructure & social reform bills

After weeks of negotiations and party in-fighting the U.S. House of
Representatives is expected to vote on two key Biden administration
proposals.

The infrastructure and social spending plans total almost $3 trillion
dollars and are central to the President's legislative agenda.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ugandan Police Shoot Dead Terror Suspect

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Ugandan Police say they have shot and killed a terror suspect in Kampala..

Police arrested him during an operation in Kawempe Division, which is a suburb of the capital city.

Security has been tightened in Uganda since two bomb explosions went off in Kampala two weeks ago.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Delhi's Air Quality Plummets after Diwali Festivities

A thick layer of smog hangs over India's capital a day after the Hindu festival of Diwali when thousands of residents flouted the government's ban on firecrackers.

New Delhi is one of the most polluted capitals in the world and routinely tops the WHO's list of the world's most polluted cities.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more... 

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RUSSIA NOT REQUIRED TO PAY $50 BILLION TO SHAREHOLDERS OF EX-OIL GIANT

A court in The Netherlands has overturned a judgement which would have seen Russia pay fifty billion dollars to the shareholders of a now defunct oil company.

The case centred on the claim that Russia violated international law by trying to bankrupt Russia's former largest oil company, which it denies.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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DRC EBOLA CASES

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 8 cases of Ebola and 6 deaths since the first case was confirmed in the eastern province of North Kivu last month.

The new Ebola cases have been reported more than 5 months after a previous outbreak was declared over in the same province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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YOUTH DAY, PROTESTS, AT COP26

Thousands of young activists are protesting in Glasgow to demand more action on climate change from leaders at Cop26.

It's officially Youth Day at the summit.

The UK's announcing plans to put climate issues at the heart of its education system.

A new award scheme's being announced - to recognise young people for taking action against climate change.

And Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says he'll boost climate education across a range of subjects.

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GERMANY RECORDS ALL-TIME HIGH OF 37,000 COVID-19 CASES

Germany continues to see a major spike in new Covid-19 cases, with health authorities warning the country's vaccination rates need to be higher to arrest the new surge. 

It comes as regional Health Ministers meet to plan how the country will manage the resurgence. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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