US President Joe Biden holds Trump responsible for Capitol insurrection

U.S. lawmakers are commemorating the events of January 6th last year, when a pro-Trump mob attacked the Capitol.

U.S. President Biden condemned former president Donald Trump, accusing him of promoting lies and tearing down democracy.

Our correspondent Nick Harper has more, from Capitol Hill:

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US child hospitalizations at record numbers as country battles Omicron surge

Just 35 percent of Americans have received a booster despite a major call by public health officials to get a third shot- as the country battles a record number of cases driven by the Omicron variant.

Hundreds of children are being hospitalized every day, while schools, businesses and airlines are restricting operations because so many staff are sick.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Major cruise line operators cancel trips due to Covid concerns

Several major cruise line operators have canceled trips due to a
recent surge in Covid-19 cases.

It comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
urged people to avoid cruises.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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On first anniversary of Capitol insurrection, Biden says American democracy remains imperilled

President Biden has issued a dire warning of the peril facing American democracy on the first anniversary of the January 6 uprising by former President Donald Trump's conspiracy theory-believing supporters.

Speaking at the Capitol exactly a year after the deadly riot, President Biden warned Americans that the country's democratic freedoms and its core institutions remain under threat and cannot be taken for granted.

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The President condemned the rioters, and also former President Donald Trump and other top officials who encouraged the uprising.

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And President Biden was unsparing in his criticism of his predecessor's conduct one year ago.

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Former President Donald Trump scrapped plans to hold a press conference today.

The Republican leader in the Senate Mitch McConnell issued a statement calling last year's riot "a disgraceful scene antithetical to the rule of law".  

But he also said it was "stunning" to see Democrats trying to exploit the one year anniversary.

Biden blames Trump for Jan 6th attack, says his lies are threat to democracy

American President Joe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump was
entirely responsible for the attack on the US Capitol one year ago
today.

In a speech to mark the first anniversary he also said democracy was
still under attack and needed protecting.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Democrats are trying to pass voting rights legislation to counter new
laws in Republican-led states that restrict access to voting.
President Biden used his speech to warn people were still working to
undermine democracy.

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DRC PROFESSORS STRIKE

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Higher and University Education has announced the start of talks with professors and staff of public universities in a bid to address their grievances and call off a nationwide strike that began on Wednesday.

 The lecturers announced their strike earlier this week to demand better pay and working conditions. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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"Dozens" killed in Kazakhstan clashes between protestors and security forces

Dozens of anti-government rioters have been killed in Kazakhstan…as unrest over rising fuel prices spreads.

Russian tanks are on the move…heading there at the invitation of Kazakhstan's President.

Britain's foreign secretary is Liz Truss.

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Disappointing December for UK retailers, according to new footfall data

Footfall in stores and shopping centres across the UK was down almost 20% in December compared to pre-COVID levels.

The disappointing festive season for retailers is being blamed on the new Omicron variant, which emerged in late November.

Giles Gibson has the details.

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GERMANY LOOKS TO SHORTEN COVID-19 ISOLATION TIME

Germany's Health Minister has said he is considering cutting short the mandated isolation time for people with Covid-19. 

The move is one of several being explored to help the country counter a growing number of Omicron cases. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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French MPs approve bill to convert Covid-19 health pass into a vaccine pass

French MPs have approved the government's proposed legislation to convert the Covid-19 health pass into a vaccine pass.

The bill would essentially remove the possibility of using a negative test result to enter cafes, restaurants and cinemas.

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

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India's daily COVID-19 cases jump 56% as Omicron spreads through large cities

Cases of COVID-19 in India are now growing twenty-one times faster than at the peak of the second wave in May.

The country added more than 90,000 new infections on Thursday – nearly 58% up from the previous day.

Restrictions are beginning to kick in across the nation, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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UK GOVT URGED TO TACKLE HEALTHCARE STAFFING CRISIS

UK ministers are being urged to tackle staffing issues in the NHS in order to help clear the huge backlog in care exacerbated by covid-19.

A record high of almost 6 million people in England are waiting for planned treatment.

MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee say the workforce shortage must be addressed urgently.

The government insists it's already spending billions on the issue.

Patricia Marquis from the Royal College of Nursing says it's a crisis.

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Japan asks the US to strengthen Covid measures at military bases as cases rise

Japan has asked the US to strengthen Covid-19 countermeasures at military installations, according to Japanese media. 

Okinawa - where several US bases are located - has become a hotspot for coronavirus cases. But the number of new infections is also rising nationwide.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong government faces calls for subsidies over COVID-19 rules

The Hong Kong government is facing calls to offer more financial subsidies to businesses affected by tight new restrictions to combat the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The head of Hong Kong's restaurant industry says the sector faces a billion dollars of losses.

Richard Kimber reports.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers seek new trial after bombshell revelation about juror

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell are calling for her to face a new trial on sex trafficking charges after the judge in her case agreed to investigate possible jury misconduct.

Prosecutors told the judge on Wednesday that a juror may have failed to disclose that he was a victim of past sexual abuse, possibly impacting the guilty verdict in the case.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds

Kids as young as 12 years old could soon be rolling up their sleeves for a Pfizer booster shot after an advisory panel to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended the third jab for adolescents.

The final decision is now left to the CDC director, who is expected to give the final sign-off later on Wednesday, paving the way for shots to start rolling out as soon as this week.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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Djokovic's Australian visa cancelled, ordered to leave Melbourne immediately

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic has been told to leave Australia after he attempted to enter the country seeking a medical exemption against the Covid-19 vaccine.

He was held overnight at the airport in Melbourne with members of his team.

Now Australia's health minister Greg Hunt has confirmed the world number one's visa has been cancelled.

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Djokovich had hoped to play in the Australian Open and his lawyers are expected to appeal the government's decision.

Simon Briggs is tennis correspondent for Britain's Daily Telegraph.

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Dow falls for first time in 2022

The Dow Jones has fallen for the first time in 2022 to pull back from
recent record highs.

This comes on suggestions from the Federal Reserve that it might move
more aggressively to tackle inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Grammy awards postponed amid Omicron surge

Organizers of the Grammy Awards have postponed this year's ceremony in Los Angeles due to the Omicron surge in the US.

The annual event, which showcases some of the music industry's biggest stars, was supposed to take place on January 31st.

Ira Spitzer has more from California.

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Justice Department work not yet done, one year after January 6th Capitol attack

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke on the eve of the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

He said the Justice Department's investigation has led to the arrest of more than 725 defendants across the U.S. for their roles, of which 145 defendants have pleaded guilty.

Garland said the search for justice continues, and he appealed for more information from members of the public to help identify more people involved that day.

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