Japan PM orders defense spending boost

Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is ordering a long-anticipated boost in the country’s defense spending. 

It follows promises by Kishida to significantly expand Japan’s defenses in the face of political instability in the Indo-Pacific.  

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo

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Protests in China sparks Wall Street tumble

U.S. stocks tumbled Monday as investors reacted to protests seen in
China over the week.

And comments from several Federal Reserve members also sparked jitters
on Wall Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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International media says U.S. charges against Assange should be dropped

Media companies involved in the Wiki cable leaks from 12 years ago are calling on the U.S. government to drop charges against Julian Assange.

He's currently in prison in the U.K. awaiting extradition on charges under the 'Espionage Act'.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Buffalo supermarket killer pleads guilty to hate crime

The man charged with killing ten people in a racially motivated attack
at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York has pleaded guilty.

19-year-old Payton Gendron drove several hours to reach the store that
he chose as it was in a predominantly black area of New York state.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden Administration quietly green-lights massive oil export project

The Biden Administration has quietly approved plans to build the largest oil export terminal in the United States.

The terminal will be located off the Gulf Coast of Texas and comes on the heels of the UN's annual climate change conference where President Joe Biden touted the U.S.'s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Toni Waterman has more.

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UK emergency scheme to avoid blackouts called off

Britain's electricity operator has stopped short of triggering its emergency winter scheme, which would have required households and businesses to cut their energy usage. A warning had been issued that such steps could be necessary to avoid blackouts in the country on Tuesday. Julia Chapman reports.

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US considers sending 100-mile range weapons to Ukraine: Reuters

According to the Reuters news agency the United States is considering
a plan to send weapons with a roughly 100 mile range to Ukraine.

Boeing's proposal is seen as a possible step in alleviating
diminishing weapon inventories.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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SHOPPER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Cyber Monday deals may hit record highs in the US.
Last year, sales fell slightly but one report suggests sales may peak
at around 11 billion dollars this year.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MEETS ARMS INDUSTRY AFTER AMMUNITION SHORTAGE REPORTS

As Ukraine continues to call for more Western military aid, defence experts are sounding the alarm over falling stockpiles within the inventories of NATO member countries. 

In Germany, the Chancellor has convened a special summit with the arms industry, hoping to rapidly ramp up domestic supplies. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigerian Govt. Identifies 100 Financiers of Terror Group, Boko Haram

The Nigerian government says it has identified 100 high risk financiers of terror group, Boko Haram.

The group which has been operating mostly in Nigeria's northeast region and some countries around Lake Chad has killed more than 350,000 people and left 8.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Scotland bans heading for professional footballers

Professional footballers in Scotland will be banned from heading the ball before and after matches due to concerns about brain damage.

Research shows that former players are far more likely to suffer from dementia and other health issues than the wider public.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Nigeria’s Government Says it is 90% Ready to Resume Abuja-Kaduna Train Services

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Nigeria's government says it is 90 percent ready to resume services on the Abuja - Kaduna Train.

The country's National Railway Corporation suspended operations of train services on that route when Boko haram attacked a Kaduna-bound train in March, killing at least eight people and kidnapping dozens.

Ajeck Mangut reports

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EU countries hold up agreement on G7 Russian oil price cap

European Union ambassadors are resuming talks to agree details of a price cap on Russian oil exports. 

The G7 group of wealthy democracies announced plans for a price cap earlier this year, but disagreement in Brussels has been holding up implementation.

Under the plans, G7 nations would ban the provision of insurance and other services needed for seaborne shipments of Russian oil unless it is sold at or below the price agreed.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels. 

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MILITARY ON STANDBY TO HELP UK'S NHS

The armed forces could be brought in to help the UK's health service during upcoming strikes.

Health and defence officials are drawing up contingency plans which could see personnel filling in for ambulance drivers and frontline hospital roles.

Nurses are set to hold strike action over pay before Christmas.

Business Secretary Grant Shapps says the military would only be used as a last resort.

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Nicolas Sarkozy appeals against influence-peddling conviction

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has launched an appeal against a conviction for influence-peddling.

Sarkozy was found guilty in March 2021 of corruption.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Indian TV channels to mandatorily broadcast "national interest" program from January 1: Report

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Come January 1, the Indian government will reportedly make it mandatory for TV channels to broadcast 30 minutes of content that's in "national interest."

Officials have identified eight themes on which the channels can produce their programs – including education, health and national integration.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China protests gather momentum

Large scale protests across China against the government's strict Covid-19 restrictions are continuing for a fourth day. 

Police have arrested several demonstrators in what’s seen as unprecedented civil disobedience under the leadership of Xi Jinping.

Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong. 

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US official says China's Covid approach is unrealistic

US health officials have suggested that China's approach to COVID-19 isn't realistic.

This comes after widespread protests across China against the government's tough covid-19 containment measures.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Retailers hope for big Black Friday spending but concerns linger

Retailers across the world are hoping that shoppers will take
advantage of the sales this Black Friday weekend.

But in the US, inflation is still high and footfall in shops is not
back to pre-covid numbers.

Chris Jones reports from Washington DC, on whether Black Friday is
losing its appeal.

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Jobs in focus during trading week [LOOKAHEAD]

The health of the U.S. labor market will be in firm focus on Wall
Street this week.

The jobs market has been a bright spot for the country's economy in
recent months but there are concerns that rising interest rates could
impact that.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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