Republican Senator, Presidential candidate and World War II veteran Bob Dole dies at 98.

Bob Dole the Republican Senator, Presidential candidate and World War two veteran, has died at the age of 98.

Earlier in the year he had revealed he was being treated for Stage 4 lung cancer.

Rachel Silverman has this report on the life of one of America's most well known and long lasting politicians.

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US Surgeon General defends "temporary" travel bans

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has defended America's travel bans
put in place to try and slow the spread of the Covid-19 Omicron
variant.

Travelers from eight southern African nations are barred from coming to America.

But Murthy has said extra bans are unlikely and has suggested the
current ones could soon be lifted.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden warns Putin over Ukraine

US president Joe Biden has warned Russian president Vladimir Putin over military action in Ukraine amid growing concern about a buildup of Russian troops on the countries' border.

The Kremlin says the two leaders are trying to schedule a video call.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Michigan school shooter's parents charged

The parents of a Michigan school shooting suspect have been charged
with homicide involuntary manslaughter.

Ethan Crumbley is accused of killing four students on Tuesday.

Sarah Walton reports

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U.S. economy adds disappointing 210,000 jobs in November

The U.S. economy added far fewer jobs last month than Wall Street
analysts expected.

It's a troubling sign that hiring had started to cool before the
emergence of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Inflation and Omicron in focus in week ahead on Wall St. [LOOKAHEAD]

Investors in the U.S. this week will once again be focusing on the
impact the Omicron Covid-19 variant could have on the country's
economy.

And some key inflation data will draw plenty of interest on Wall Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Congress approves govt funding

US lawmakers have agreed a deal to prevent a government shutdown.

The agreement provides funding for the federal government until
February - but a more significant deadline, to raise the country's
debt limit, is looming.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Omicron community spread "now inevitable" in US

Health officials in the US say community spread of the Omicron variant
of Covid-19 is now inevitable.

Cases have been diagnosed in four states across the country.

Sarah Walton reports

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Chinese ride-hailing app Didi decides to delist from the U.S. only five months after IPO

Chinese ride hailing app Didi is delisting from the New York Stock Exchange and moving to Hong Kong.

It's one of a number of tech firms that have been scrutinised by Beijing, and was subject to a cybersecurity investigation.

Here's U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone.

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Sir Antony Sher dies of cancer, aged 72

Sir Antony Sher has died of cancer at the age of 72. 

He was one of British theatre's most acclaimed actors.

Benji Hyer takes a look back at his life. 

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'National shame': Independent review says Wembley Euro 2020 final disorder could have lead to deaths

A report into the disorder seen at Wembley Stadium during the Euro 2020 final says many could have died.

The independent review found that there was a 'collective failure' from numerous organisations, which allowed almost two thousand ticketless England fans to gain entry to the stadium.

Chris Jones has more from London.

 

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ADF HOSTAGES RESCUED

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has rescued 28 people who were abducted by rebels in the northeastern province of Ituri last month.

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UK study finds Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work best as boosters

The Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines produce the best results as boosters, according to a UK trial.

A team led by researchers from the University of Southampton analysed the effectiveness of different vaccines as boosters in 3000 adults.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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A doctor in India with no travel history to "at-risk" nations, tests positive for the Omicron Variant

One of the patients who tested positive who tested positive for the Omicron variant in India is a doctor who has had no travel history to countries that have reported cases of the new strain. 

This comes a day after the country confirmed two cases of the new variant that has caused global concern. 

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story. 

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CONSERVATIVES HOLD BEXLEY IN BY-ELECTION

Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has won a by-election in south-east London but with a slashed majority.

Louie French won the seat of Old Bexley and Sidcup after an election triggered by the death of former MP James Brokenshire.

There was a 10% swing to the opposition Labour Party, in what is traditionally a safe Conservative seat.

Tory Party Chairman Oliver Dowden says it's a solid result.

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Uganda Intensifies Fight Against the Allied Democratic Forces in Eastern DR Congo

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Uganda says it's intensifying its hunt for the Allied Democratic Forces rebels days after launching an attack on their bases in Eastern DR Congo.

The attack comes weeks after several bomb explosions in the capital Kampala were blamed on the ADF group.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Australia – Northern Territory records first covid death

Australia's Northern Territory has had its first Covid-19 death.

The 78-year-old First Nations woman , from a remote community near the town of Katherine, has become the first person in the Territory to die from the virus, passing away overnight in Royal Darwin Hospital..

Her infection was linked to the regional cluster which currently stands at 60 cases.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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NFL Suspends Players Accused of Using Fake Vaccination Cards

The National Football League has suspended three players in the United States for misrepresenting their COVID-19 vaccine status. 

The NFL says the players acquired fake vaccination cards.  

Rachel Silverman has details. 

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U.S. stocks rebound from Omicron selloff

U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday after the first reported case of the
Covid-19 Omicron variant was reported in the U.S. this week.

The travel sector saw some major gains despite the Biden
administration tightening public health measures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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'Nothing is off the table': White House responds to spread of Omicron coronavirus variant

U.S. President Biden reiterated plans on Thursday to protect Ameicans against the new Omicron variant.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said earlier that 'nothing is off the table' when it comes to controlling the spread of the virus.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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