The White House says President Joe Biden will confront Chinese leader
Xi Jinping over US concerns when the two leaders meet in the coming
hours.
The virtual summit comes amid rising tensions between the world's two
largest economies.
Expectations are low, with the White House and analysts saying
concrete outcomes are unlikely.
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Monday, November 15, 2021
American journalist freed from Myanmar prison
An American journalist has been unexpectedly released from jail in Myanmar.
Danny Fenster had been sentenced to 11 years by the military
leadership of the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Danny Fenster had been sentenced to 11 years by the military
leadership of the country.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Bannon self-surrenders to FBI
Steve Bannon has surrendered himself to the FBI after being charged with contempt of Congress on Friday.
The former strategist to Donald Trump has refused to cooperate with a House committee investigation into the January 6th riots at the US Capitol.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The former strategist to Donald Trump has refused to cooperate with a House committee investigation into the January 6th riots at the US Capitol.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Bannon surrenders to face charges of contempt of Congress
Donald Trump's former political adviser Stephen Bannon is now in custody after turning himself in on charges of contempt of Congress.
Mr. Bannon was indicted by a Grand Jury after he ignored a subpoena requiring him to give evidence to a Congressional committee investigating the January 6th violent insurrection on Capitol Hill by Trump supporters.
Moments before surrendering to the FBI's Washington field office, he directed a defiant message to his supporters via his own video livestream.
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[TAG] If convicted, he could be jailed for up to a year.
Terrorism threat level in UK increased to 'severe' after terror attack
The terrorism threat level in the UK has been increased from 'substantial' to 'severe', meaning an attack is "highly likely."
The decision comes a day after an explosion at a hospital in the English city of Liverpool, which police have declared "a terror incident."
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Covid booster shots advised in UK
All over-40s in the UK should be offered a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the British government's vaccination advisers.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation also said that 16 and 17-year-olds should now receive a second dose, having so far only been offered a first.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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EU agrees new sanctions against Belarus over migrant trafficking
The European Union has agreed to impose new sanctions on the regime of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarus has been accused of using migrants to wage a "hybrid attack" against the bloc, as tensions mount on the border with Poland, Latvia and Lithuania.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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Shell Proposes HQ Move And Business Simplification
Oil giant Shell has announced plans to move its headquarters from the Netherlands to the UK.
It's part of efforts to simplify the structure of the business, but requires the approval of shareholders.
John Bevir reports.
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BOAT ACCIDENT VICTIMS
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are still searching for more than 30 people who went missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized in Lake Kivu last week.
More than 100 people were aboard the wooden boat that capsized last Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Delhi shuts schools as pollution levels spike
India's capital - one of the most polluted megacities in the world - is once again blanketed by a thick layer of toxic smog.
For more than a week, pollution levels have hovered between the 300 and 900 mark- when permissible limits are 50.
Neha Poonia has more on the emergency measures Delhi has taken.
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For more than a week, pollution levels have hovered between the 300 and 900 mark- when permissible limits are 50.
Neha Poonia has more on the emergency measures Delhi has taken.
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THREE ARRESTED AFTER TAXI EXPLOSION
Three men are being held under the Terrorism Act after a taxi exploded outside a hospital in Liverpool on Sunday.
Police have been carrying out searches in the city overnight.
Tom Dunn reports from Liverpool.
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Police have been carrying out searches in the city overnight.
Tom Dunn reports from Liverpool.
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AUSTRIA PUTS UNVACCINATED CITIZENS INTO LOCKDOWN
Austria has introduced a lockdown for unvaccinated people, as the country faces a major resurgence of Covid-19.
Austria has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe, with just 65% of the population being fully vaccinated. The government hopes the tough new measures will help drive up that number.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India's role in watering down COP 26 agreement on coal finds both criticism and support
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India, China, and the United States are facing criticism for watering down the COP 26 pledge on coal.
Instead of "phasing out" coal, the world's three biggest carbon emitters agreed to "phase down" coal usage.
But environmentalists in Delhi are backing the Indian government as Ishan Garg reports.
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Presidents Biden and Xi prepare for virtual summit
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing to hold a virtual summit in a bid to ease the growing tensions between the two world powers.
While the two countries have indicated they can work together on climate change, they have primarily clashed on issues ranging from trade to Taiwan.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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While the two countries have indicated they can work together on climate change, they have primarily clashed on issues ranging from trade to Taiwan.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
Russia set to introduce QR codes nationwide
Legislation is moving through the Russian parliament that would make QR codes a requirement for all transport and most public places. It comes as the country continues to set records for daily COVID-19 deaths, with only 35% of the country vaccinated. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Judge Ends Britney Spears' Conservatiorship
Britney Spears' controversial conservatorship has come to end after thirteen years.
Fans celebrated outside of the courthouse in Los Angeles after a judge granted the 39 year old pop star's request.
Ira Spitzer reports from California.
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Britney freed
A judge in California has freed Britney Spears from the conservatorship that has controlled her financial affairs and many other aspects of her life for the last for the past 14 years.
The arrangements, put in place after the singer's battle with mental health and substance abuse, come to an immediate end.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Bannon indicted for contempt after no-show in January 6 investigation
President Trump's former top adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on contempt charges and is expected to be arrested soon.
Mr. Bannon and several other figures in Donald Trump's inner circle have ignored subpoenas compelling them to testify in Congress about the January 6th insurrection on Capitol Hill.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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COP26 enters final hours -- with no deal yet agreed
The deadline for a deal at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow has passed -- however negotiations are now continuing into the night, and could spill over into the weekend.
A number of disagreements remain, including on finance.
Benji Hyer is following events at the conference for us.
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Judge Set to Rule on Ending Britney Spears' Conservatorship
Britney Spears' 13 year conservatorship could officially come to an end today, pending a ruling by Los Angeles County court.
The controversial arrangement, which controls the 39 year old pop star's finances and aspects of her personal life, has sparked the #FreeBritney movement.
Ira Spitzer has more from California.
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