US state and federal health insurance could have to cover weight-loss drugs

US health insurance could soon have to offer coverage of weight-loss drugs, under new proposals from the Biden Administration.

The new rules would force Medicare and Medicaid, state and federal insurance programmes, to provide the medication to Americans considered obese.

Sally Patterson reports.

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UN moves staff from Haiti

The United Nations has ordered the evacuation of some of its key staff
from Haiti as clashes between armed gangs and the police intensifies.
In the last few days, the world body has reported a major escalation
of violence in the capital that's left scores dead and thousands
displaced.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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French MPs to debate EU-Mercosur trade deal amidst farmers' protests

French MPs will debate the proposed trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc in South America.

It comes as farmers in France start three more days of demonstrations across the country against the deal.

Ross Cullen reports.

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NATO and Ukraine to discuss Russia’s hypersonic missile

Kyiv has requested a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council following
Russia's use of a new hypersonic ballistic missile.

Ukrainian President Volodmry Zelenskyy says more air defense systems
are needed from its allies.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister joins G7 talks in Italy amid fears over ongoing U.S. support

Ukraine's top diplomat is joining G7 foreign ministers on their second day of talks in Italy.

This is the final in-person meeting of the group, which includes the U.K., France and other developed economies, before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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NO PLANS TO SEND BRITISH TROOPS TO UKRAINE- UK DEFENCE SEC

The British Foreign Secretary has insisted that the UK is not considering sending troops to Ukraine. 

David Lammy's comments come after his French counterpart called for 'no red lines' in Western allies' support for Ukraine and media reports suggesting that the deployment of French and British troops were being discussed. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Indian minister of external affairs says India is a proactive peacemaker in ongoing global conflicts

India's external affairs minister - S Jaishankar has said that the country is a 'proactive peacemaker' in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in the conflict in West Asia.

Jaishankar highlighted India's unique position of being friends with all parties at war, and this would be helpful while engaging in diplomatic conversations.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Nigeria to Deploy More Troops as New Insurgent Group, Lukarawas Spreads in North

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Nigeria's government is planning to deploy more troops to the northern parts of the country as the new insurgent group, Lukarawas, spreads in the region.

The group, which the army says infiltrated Nigeria from Niger Republic and Mali, has reportedly spread to 2 more states.

Correspondent Ajeck Magut reports.

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ISRAELI CABINET MEETS OVER HEZBOLLAH PEACE DEAL

Israel's cabinet meets on Tuesday to discuss a temporary ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

It's reported the 60 day truce would see Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon.

Fierce fighting continued on Monday as diplomats suggested a deal was getting closer.

Defence editor at The Economist Shashank Joshi says any progress will be fragile.

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France's TotalEnergies pauses Adani investments

French oil giant TotalEnergies has halted its investments into Adani Group amid bribery allegations against the Indian conglomerate.

US authorities have accused billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives of paying more than $250 million in bribes to government officials to win solar energy contracts.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

INTRO:  Neither the US nor China would win a trade war, the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Monday, after president-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico.

Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Imran Khan's supporters clash with police as march to free him reaches Islamabad

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters have clashed with soldiers and police teams at the outskirts of Islamabad.

Police say one officer has been killed and more than 100 have been injured.

The Army has also been deployed as Pakistan's government tries to stop tens of thousands of supporters of Khan from trying to march into the capital.

They are demanding the former cricketer - who has been in jail for over a year now on corruption charges - be released immediately.

Hira Mustafa has more.


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Indian city tense days after clashes

A city in north India in the country's most populous state is on edge, days after four people were killed and dozens more injured in clashes.

The opposition has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party of deliberately stoking communal tensions, and plans to raise the issue in Parliament this week.

Neha Poonia has more
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Federal criminal cases against Donald Trump dropped

US President-elect Donald Trump looks set to escape trial for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result after investigators filed a motion to drop the case.

Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the charges against the former President due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting President.

Benji Hyer reports.  

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Black Friday sales start early to help US consumers shop

US retailers are hoping to lure shoppers to Black Friday sales in a bid to boost consumer spending.

Discounts have started days, or even weeks, before Black Friday itself, a major shopping day in America's consumer calendar.

Analysts predict the US could see subdued sales over the holiday season if shoppers continue to tighten their wallets.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Markets up as Trump picks "safe" bet for Treasury Secretary

Financial markets have reacted positively to US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury secretary, with currencies across the globe rallying on hopes that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent can moderate some of Trump's more extreme economic plans.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Pakistan's capital under security lockdown

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Security across the capital Islamabad is on high alert as the protesters from the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party march towards the capital demanding his release.

Authorities have enforced a security lockdown for the last two days with hundreds of paramilitary troops deployed to guard the city.

Imran Khan has been in jail since last year over multiple corruption charges which his party alleges are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas "off the hook"

The United States says it is doing everything possible to end the war
in Gaza and has called on the Security Council to not to let Hamas
"off the hook".
United Nations Security Council members met again on Monday to discuss
the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The meeting follows Thursday's announcement by the ICC, issuing
warrants of arrests for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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REPORTS: ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH ON THE VERGE OF CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT

New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting.

An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK- Major Disruption in Wake of Storm Bert

Major disruption is being felt across the UK on Monday in the wake of Storm Bert. 

Hundreds of flood warnings are in place across the country with trains services and roads affected. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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