Biden hopes Israel-Hamas pause can be extended

US President Biden is calling for the four-day Israel-Hamas pause in
fighting to be extended to allow for the release of more hostages.

He spoke to reporters to confirm a four-year American girl was one of
the 17 hostages set free on Sunday.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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[ALT] President Biden hopes more hostages can be freed if the pause in
fighting is extended.

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UN warns of "famine" in Gaza

The UN World Food Program is warning Gaza may be on the "brink of famine".

The WFP's Executive Director Cindy McCain confirmed that the UN has managed to feed more than 110,000 people in Gaza since the pause in the fighting. 

But she warned that much more help was still needed. 

Speaking to CBS McCain also said other countries needed to help support the agency's efforts. 

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Hamas releases 17 hostages in third daily release

Hamas released 17 hostages on Sunday, including a four-year-old American girl.

It was the third daily release of hostages, with the fourth and final
set of prisoners expected to be set free on Monday.

Israel in turn released 39 Palestinians.

However, as Mia Alberti in Lebanon reports the pause in fighting could
be extended beyond the current four-day agreement.

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[ALT] Mia Alberti in Lebanon reports that the pause in fighting is
helping civilians in Gaza.

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Inflation again to dominate in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Inflation will be in focus on Wall Street again this week with the
release of personal consumption expenditures data due out on Thursday.

A number of Federal Reserve members are also expected to speak and
traders will be looking for clues on when the Central Bank plans to
start lowering interest rates.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK Conservative Party Receives Poll Boost After Tax Cuts

The UK's governing Conservative Party has received a boost in the polls following tax cuts announced in the Autumn Statement. 

According to polling by YouGov for The Times newspaper, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt's decision to announce broad tax-cuts ahead of a likely general election next year, has seen the Tory Party climb 4 points in the polls. 

But the opposition Labour Party remains firmly ahead, and some economists are taking a more critical view of the statement's tax-cuts. 

Simon Gaitán reports from London. 

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Multiple fatal crashes over the Thanksgiving holidays

U.S. first responders dealt with at least 14 road deaths in the state of Georgia on Thursday, and another involving four fatalities in California.

The crashes happened as people were travelling to see loved ones over the holidays.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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U.S. hostages not likely to be among those freed by Hamas on Friday

White House officials are monitoring the transfer of hostages out of Gaza in real time - and are hopeful a first successful day will help the subsequent release of people held by Hamas.

13 Israelis,10 Thai and 1 Filipino nationals are part of the first group being released  - in exchange for 39 Palestinians. U.S. citizens are not expected to be in the first group.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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Several prominent figures accused of sexual assault

The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams, actor Jamie Foxx and rapper P
Diddy have been accused of sexual assault.

The lawsuits were filed before a law expires on Friday that allows
survivors of sexual abuse to sue their abusers.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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PM: Rioters brought "shame on Ireland" after 34 arrested in Dublin

Rioters brought "shame on Ireland" says the Prime Minister, after violent clashes between police and protestors in Dublin.

34 were arrested, and the Garda Commissioner says "many more arrests will follow."

Some schools in Dublin closed early on Friday, with police concerned a second evening of disruption could follow.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Black Friday battles inflation and higher interest rates

It is BLACK FRIDAY in the US. The day when Americans kick off their holiday gift buying. It's often one of - if not THE-  the busiest shopping days of the year with retailers offering steep discounts to attract consumers. But as Toni Waterman explains - there is a dark cloud hanging over this year's shopping bonanza.

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CHINA OPENS UP VISA FREE TRAVEL FOR SIX COUNTRIES

The Chinese Government has announced a major relaxation of visa rules for visitors travelling from a select group of other countries. 

The move is widely seen as an effort to boost post-pandemic tourism after years of harsh lockdowns. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Nigeria Launches Probe on Correctional Service Personnel Allegedly Aiding Terrorism

The Nigerian government has launched an investigation on some personnel of the nation's Correctional Service.

They've been accused of conniving with inmates to finance operations of terrorists.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Technical snags delay rescue operations of 41 workers stuck in a tunnel in India

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41 workers in India who've been stuck inside a tunnel in the Himalayas for nearly two weeks now are still awaiting rescue.

They were trapped after debris from a landslide blocked the routes.

Officials are using drills to cut through the debris to reach the workers, but technical problems have delayed the operations, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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WHO says China health info shows no new or unusual germs

CUE: The World Health Organization says there are no signs of unusual or new germs in China suggested in information supplied by Beijing. The W-H-O requested data after reports emerged of clusters of pneumonia in children, and a general rise in respiratory illnesses in China.

 

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Mali signs Russia deal to build gold refinery

Russia is deepening bilateral and economic ties with Mali as Western influence in the West African nation declines.

Mali has signed a deal with Russia to build a gold refinery in the capital Bamako to improve the nation's economy.

Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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Israel-Hamas brief ceasefire to begin Friday

A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, that's according to Qatar - which has been mediating the truce. Toni Waterman has the details.

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UK FOREIGN MINISTER SHOWN TOWN WHERE 100 MURDERED IN ISRAEL

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel, where earlier on Thursday he visited a town where 100 were murdered by Hamas fighters on 7 October.

The UK has been pushing for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, and its military has been providing intelligence to the IDF, as well as political support for its operation against Hamas. 

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Ukrainian trucker dies at Polish border blockade

A 56-year old Ukrainian trucker has died after waiting almost three days on the Polish side of the border to cross into Ukraine. Polish truckers have been blocking the border crossing with Ukraine for several weeks calling for stricter transport rules for Ukrainian trucks, which they say are hurting their businesses.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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Italy and Germany pledge to work more closely on energy after leaders meet in Berlin

Italy and Germany have pledged to work together more closely on energy, including constructing a gas pipeline between the two countries.

That's after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.

Giles Gibson has more.

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Nigeria, Argentina to Partner in Gas Exploration, Production

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Nigeria's government is looking to partner with Argentina in natural gas exploration and production.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission announced this after meeting with Argentina's Ambassador to Nigeria.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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