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China is expanding its medical facilities in rural areas, amid concerns from international health experts the country could face a surge in Covid-19 cases after scaling back its strict virus rules.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The military in Nigeria has rejected a report published by Reuters, a London based news agency accusing it of running a secret mass abortion programme.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos
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The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has retrieved more than N1 trillion from circulation since its launch of new naira notes.
The CBN unveiled the newly designed 200, 500 and 1000 Naira notes in a bid to move cash back into the banking system and also reduce inflation rates.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Air quality in India's financial hub Mumbai this week has deteriorated levels which are worse than the country's national capital New Delhi, which is notorious for its smog.
This is causing concerns about the health risks faced by residents.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Federal Police have laid charges in Australia over what's been described as a "sophisticated global scam".
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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China is lauding its success in managing the Covid-19 pandemic, as it transitions away from its zero-tolerance approach to the virus. But international health experts say the country may now be set for a surge of case numbers that it’s ill-equipped to deal with.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa revealed Friday that he'll be taking DJ Steve Aoki and K-pop star TOP to the moon and back.
The crew will be hopping aboard one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets.
Nora Weinek has more from Tokyo.
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CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/221209space-nbw.mp3The US House of Representatives has approved a bill mandating federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support, offers protection for same-sex marriages beyond what is currently provided by the Supreme Court.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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