US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia against
"renewed aggression" towards Ukraine, over fears Moscow is massing
troops on the border.
Blinken has been meeting NATO countries in Latvia to discuss Russia's
possible motives.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Epstein’s longtime pilot back on the stand in Maxwell trial
A longtime pilot for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein is back on the
stand in day two of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.
The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming young
girls for Epstein.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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stand in day two of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial.
The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming young
girls for Epstein.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Former Trump chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigation
Donald Trump's former chief of staff has agreed to cooperate with a
House investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.
Mark Meadows had been threatened with criminal charges for failing to comply.
Sarah Walton reports.
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House investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.
Mark Meadows had been threatened with criminal charges for failing to comply.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Fed chair warns Omicron could cause inflation to keep rising
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that inflation may keep rising next year.
He told US lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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Jury being selected for case of Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright
Jury selection has begun in the manslaughter case of Kimberly Potter, a former Minnesota police officer, charged with killing Daunte Wright.
His death as a young Black man sparked protests, on the back of demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd.
U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Fed chair to warn Omicron could keep inflation rising next year
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to warn Congress that inflation may keep rising next year.
According to his prepared remarks he will warn lawmakers that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron could have a negative impact on employment and inflation.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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EasyJet sees "weakening" in bookings amid Omicron concerns
EasyJet, one of Europe's biggest airlines, has seen "some weakening" in bookings due to uncertainty over the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
The discovery of the rapidly spreading strain has led to the re-imposition of some travel restrictions, with arrivals to the UK now required to isolate until they receive a negative PCR test result.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II REMOVED AS BARBADOS HEAD OF STATE
Queen Elizabeth II [the second] is no longer the Head of State of Barbados. The Caribbean island is now the world's newest republic after swearing in its first President. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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NEW COVID RULES IN FORCE IN UK
New measures on masks and travel have come into force in the UK to try and slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
People arriving in the UK from abroad are now required to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
And face coverings are again compulsory in shops and on public transport in England.
These people in Birmingham say they welcome the new guidance.
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People arriving in the UK from abroad are now required to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
And face coverings are again compulsory in shops and on public transport in England.
These people in Birmingham say they welcome the new guidance.
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NATO HOLDS MEETING IN LATVIA AS RUSSIAN TROOPS AMASS
NATO alliance countries are meeting in Eastern Europe for talks on the security challenges facing the region.
It's expected Vladimir Putin will be high on the agenda, as European capitals look nervously at his recent military build up on Ukraine's border.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
It's expected Vladimir Putin will be high on the agenda, as European capitals look nervously at his recent military build up on Ukraine's border.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India vaccine policy head says COVID-19 booster shots 'not for India'
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India has registered nearly 7000 new infections - its lowest tally of daily COVID-19 cases since May last year.
But health experts are concerned that the Omicron variant could fuel the third wave.
Still, government officials say booster shots of a coronavirus vaccine may not be on the cards, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi:
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Monday, November 29, 2021
US stocks rebound following Friday’s Omicron-inspired selloff
US stocks rebounded Monday after a sharp selloff Friday fueled by
concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Investors concerns were eased by President Biden's remarks that there
aren't currently plans for greater lockdowns.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Investors concerns were eased by President Biden's remarks that there
aren't currently plans for greater lockdowns.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Biden tries to reassure US over Omicron
US president Joe Biden says the new Omicron Covid 19 variant is a cause for concern but not for panic.
In a bid to reassure Americans he said his administration was sparing no effort to keep them safe.
Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Low expectations for talks with Iran over reinstating 2015 nuclear deal
World powers and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in a last ditch attempt to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.
In 2018 then-US president Donald Trump pulled out of the pact that limited Iran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down
Twitter has announced its co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, is stepping
down from his position as chief executive.
He'll be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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down from his position as chief executive.
He'll be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Sudan Ethiopia Conflict
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A long-running border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan erupted again this weekend, in an escalation of tensions in the Horn of Africa.
Sudan accused Ethiopia of killing several Sudanese soldiers while they were trying to repel an attack by Ethiopian forces and militias.
The two countries deployed military troops to the border last December in a conflict over agricultural lands.
Naba Mohiedeen has more from Khartoum
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial begins in New York City
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is kicking off today in New York City.
The British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
William Denselow is outside federal court in lower Manhattan.
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Three Contentious Farm Laws Repealed After Year Long Protests in India
Indian lawmakers have repealed three contentious agriculture laws that triggered more than a year's worth of farmer led protests.
The bill to cancel the laws was passed in record time in the Indian parliament, but opposition parties have objected to the lack of discussion when the laws were scrapped.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story -
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The bill to cancel the laws was passed in record time in the Indian parliament, but opposition parties have objected to the lack of discussion when the laws were scrapped.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story -
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Rwanda Suspends Flights to South Africa
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Rwanda's National carrier has announced the temporary suspension of flights to Southern Africa in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The Omicron variant was first detected in South Africa and is said to spread three times faster than the Delta Variant.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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South African President visits Nigeria and other West African nations
South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit his counterpart Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
It will be the first official visit of president Ramaphosa in his capacity as president. He earlier visited Nigeria in 2018 as acting president.
He will be arriving in the company of top government officials of his administration, on a week-long visit to Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal to tackle the pandemic and deepen bilateral relationships with the West African nations.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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