French PM gives more details on controversial pension plan

The French prime minister has spelt out more details on the government's controversial pension plan.

Ministers want to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 or 65 - a move which has sparked nationwide protests.

Ross Cullen reports.

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LABOUR WIN CHESTER BY-ELECTION

The UK's opposition Labour Party has retained the city of Chester in a by-election which was Rishi Sunak's first electoral test since becoming Prime Minister.

Samantha Dixon has been elected the new MP for the seat - with an increased majority.

It's the worst result in the constituency for the Conservatives in nearly two centuries.

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Christian Matheson who was accused of serious sexual misconduct.

Samantha Dixon says voters have sent a clear message to the government.

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China Set to Further Ease COVID Restrictions

Reports say China is set to further easy COVID-19 quarantine protocols in the coming days and reduce mass testing.

That's following a wave of protests over the government's zero COVID policy that's spilled over to several major cities.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US STOCKS FELL WITH FEARS OF A RECESSION

US Stocks ended lower on Thursday at the start of December.
There seems to be fears of a recession despite easing inflation and
signs of a slower pace of rate increases later this month.
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Biden & Macron united against Russia at White House

French President Emanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden have praised the strong alliance between their two countries after a meeting at the White House.

As the first state visit of the Biden administration, it signifies the importance of the relationship to Washington.

Kate Fisher reports 

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Biden's Student loans relief remains on hold

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case
challenging President Joe Biden's administration's student loan debt
relief plan.
In early November, the administration had asked the courts to lift an
injunction against the relief plan.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.

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MUSK AND APPLE RESOLVE DIFFERENCES

Things between Twitter and Apple seem to have been resolved.
Well, that's according to the social media giant's new boss, Elon Musk.
Earlier this week, Musk went on a tweet storm accusing Apple of
threatening to pull the Twitter app from the App Store.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Cracks show in Biden-Macron relationship amid American subsidies

US President Joe Biden is welcoming his French counterpart Emmanuel
Macron to the White House amid trade tensions.

President Macron started his visit to Washington by stating that
American subsidies on US-made products were "super aggressive" towards
European companies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Devastating rail worker strike likely to be averted as Senate gears up to vote

A devastating railroad worker strike in the United States is now likely to be averted.

Lawmakers in the Senate could vote as soon as Thursday on a controversial bill that would force workers to stay on the job.

Toni Waterman has more.

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EU's Michel "urges" Xi to use influence on Russia over Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence on Russia over its war in Ukraine during talks in Beijing on Thursday. 

President Michel's trip marks the first time a leader of one of the European Union institutions has visited China since 2018. The war in Ukraine and its fallout have sparked renewed tensions in EU-China relations. 

Beijing says it wants peace, but has not explicitly condemned Russia for the invasion.

President Michel says he hopes China will use all possible tools to convince Moscow to respect Ukraine's sovereignty. 

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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT TO DELIVER JUDGEMENT ON ONGWEN APPEAL

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The International Criminal Court has set December 15th as the date for judgement on the appeal of former Lord's Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen.

Ongwen appealed the 25-year sentence handed down by the Hague-based court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Race Row Overshadows Royal Visit

The Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing their visit to the US today, as a racism row engulfs the Royal Family.

The three day visit has been overshadowed by comments made by Prince William's godmother to a black charity boss.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Indian Prime Minister - Narendra Modi's Home State Goes into Polls

Voting has begun in the Indian state of Gujarat - which is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homeground.

Experts say these state elections serve as a litmus test for the upcoming national elections in 2024.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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UK house prices fall 1.4% in a month

House prices in the UK have fallen by 1.4% month on month, the biggest drop in more than two years. Data from lender Nationwide suggests that rising interest rates have dampened the housing market, as Julia Chapman reports.

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UN: Inequalities a roadblock in tackling AIDS

The United Nations has grim news about the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In a UNAIDS report released in conjunction with World AIDS day, the organization says the world is not on track to end the AIDS pandemic because new infections are rising and AIDS deaths are continuing in too many communities.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Nigeria to Abolish English as Language of Instruction in Primary schools

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Nigeria's government has announced a policy that would see primary school pupils being taught in local languages instead of English.

The country's Education Minister Adamu Adamu told journalists on Wednesday that the new framework known as the National Language Policy had been approved for implementation.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

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Nigeria to End Imports of Petroleum Products Next Year

The Nigerian government says it's aiming to stop importation of petroleum products into the country next year.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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India takes over G20 Presidency

India has formally taken over the G20 Presidency from Indonesia. To mark the occasion, over 100 monuments in India will be lit up for a week.

Prime Minister Modi has promised that India's stint as head of the grouping of 19 countries and the EU will be inclusive and action oriented.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Australian academic appears before parliament after release from Myanmar prison

Professor Sean Turnell has been given a standing ovation in Australia's parliament House, following his release from a Myanmar prison a fortnight ago. 

The economic advisor was jailed for 650 days after the military took control of the country. 

Shaun Bindley reports 

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Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

A Japanese court ruling is upholdling the country's ban on same-sex marriage.

Japan is the only G7 nation that does not allow such unions 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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