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A second Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP is planning to introduce a controversial common civil laws bill.
The other Indian state that tabled the proposal has proposed couples mandatorily register with authorities if they're living together, sparking concerns over privacy and personal liberty.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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An inquiry has been launched after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in central India.
More than 170 people were rescued after the explosion took place on Tuesday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan.
According to local officials the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party.
Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation.
The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest corporate earnings.
Markets rebounded after comments made over the weekend suggesting the Federal Reserve would be wary of cutting interest rates too soon.
Sally Patterson has more.
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A US woman has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to her son's school shooting.
After 11 hours of deliberations, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of all four counts.
It's believed to be the first time a parent has been tried for manslaughter in connection with a mass shooting conducted by their child.
The 45-year-old is due to be sentenced on April 9.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Southern California faces an ongoing risk of mudslides in the wake of a winter storm that brought record-setting record rain to the region.
Los Angeles saw about half of its normal yearly rainfall total fall in just two days.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The US House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Republican leaders are expected to push through the charges but there is virtually no chance of a conviction in the Democratic-led Senate.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection, according to her team.
The Republican candidate is up against former President Donald Trump to become the party's nomination.
While she did not disclose any specific threats that prompted the request, Haley has told US media she'd had "multiple issues".
Sally Patterson has more.
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Donald Trump does *not* have Presidential immunity, according to a United States court.
It means the former President, who is vying for the White House again, *can* — this ruling says— be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election result and committing fraud to stay in power.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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Election campaigning in Pakistan will wrap up on Tuesday night local time, with the country set to vote for a new government on Thursday.
But security concerns persist as pre-poll violence mars the run up to the country's general elections.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad
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US President Joe Biden is hoping for another strong showing in the Nevada primary contest on Tuesday, following an overwhelming win in South Carolina.
Republican voters in the state are also choosing their candidate this week - but it's causing confusion.
As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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The European Union is poised to recommend a 90% reduction in emissions as part of its 2040 climate target.
But reports say the bloc has had to make massive concessions for the farming sector as farmers across the continent protest against EU laws.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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Senegal's parliament has voted to hold the country's Presidential Election on December 15.
The move follows President Macky Sall's announcement on Saturday that the election, which was scheduled for February 25, would be postponed.
The President cited controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases for his decision to delay the polls.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed his party will win a rare third term in the country's upcoming general elections.
Modi made the comments while addressing Parliament - likely his last speech in the House this term.