Nigeria, neighbors begin offensive against Lukarawas terror group

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Nigeria, Chad, and Niger have begun joint military patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the new terrorist group, Lukarawas.

The collaborative effort is aimed at restricting the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its neighbors.

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France's search for a new prime minister continues

The French president is continuing to search for a new prime minister, after the previous premier Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote last week.

Ross Cullen reports.

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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALLS FOR CALM IN SYRIA

The international community is calling for stability in Syria after rebels ousted the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

US President Biden described it as a "fundamental act of justice" but also a "moment of risk and uncertainty".

Thousands of Syrians that fled the country during President Assad's rule have been returning via neighbouring countries.

Former UK Middle East minister Alastair Burt says it's a significant moment.

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India's Supreme Court to hear case asking protesting farmers to clear highways

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India's Supreme Court is hearing petitions to reopen highways blocked due to farmers' protest.

Hundreds are gathered at borders close to the capital New Delhi demanding various rights including lower cost of agriculture and better prices for their produce. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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China says hopes Syria ‘returns to stability as soon as possible’

INTRO: China is monitoring developments in Syria closely and hopes the country returns to stability "as soon as possible", the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Sunday, after Syrian rebels declared the end of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

It also said the embassy in Damascus had been helping Chinese nationals to leave Syria. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Biden calls Assad ousting "a moment of historic opportunity"

US President Joe Biden has offered his nation's ongoing support for Syria following the ousting of Bashar Al Assad by opposition forces.

But it's not clear Biden's approach will be shared by his successor Donald Trump, who takes over in January.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Court rules TikTok can be banned in US

A US federal appeals court has upheld a law which could ban TikTok from the country.

On Friday, the Court of Appeals ruled the social media app had to be sold, saying its ownership by a China-based company represents a national security threat.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Third day of New York shooting manhunt underway

Police in the US are still looking for the suspect accused of shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of one of the country's largest health insurance companies.

Thompson, who led UnitedHealthcare, died on Wednesday outside a Manhattan hotel.

A manhunt is underway to find the gunman, with the New York Police Department investigating whether the suspect may have left the city after the shooting.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan warns authorities of civil disobedience movement

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Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has threatened the government with a wide scale civil disobedience movement if it fails to meet his demands.

This comes as the authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on Khan's supporters and party leadership, arresting them on allegations of inciting violence and terrorism.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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White House debating wide spread pardons for Trump's political opponents

U.S. President Joe Biden is considering whether to issue blanket pardons for several of Donald Trump's opponents, even though they've not been charged with any crime.

The idea would be to move preemptively before the President-elect gets into office to stop him from potentially acting with retribution, as he and his nominees have threatened to do.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports from Washington. 

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US job growth surges in November

The US economy added 227-thousand jobs in November - above market expectations. Even as unemployment ticked up slightly. Toni Waterman has more.

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EU and MERCOSUR agree trade deal

The European Union has reached a trade agreement with the Mercosur
group of South American nations.

Officials say it will open a market for more than 700 million people
but the deal has been heavily criticized by some EU member states.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Syrian rebels capture second major city as lightening offensive moves south

Armed insurgents in Syria continue to make gains in their lightning offensive, driving government forces from a major city, and continuing to make their way south towards the country's third largest city. 

Trent Murray has more. 

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Delhi turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers prepare to march

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India's capital New Delhi faces the risk of being brought to a standstill as farmers from three nearby states plan to march towards the parliament.

The farmers are demanding a plethora of relief measures including a law guaranteeing a minimum procurement price, lowering the cost of agriculture and higher compensation for land purchased by the government.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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WEATHER WARNINGS AS STORM DARRAGH APPROACHES UK

There are weather warnings in place for much of the UK as Storm Darragh approaches.

It's expected to bring strong winds and rain - with the threat of large waves, power cuts and flying debris.

Heavy rain and possible flooding is possible in parts of the UK that were badly affected by Storm Bert less than a fortnight ago.

Alex Deakin from the Met Office says it could cause disruption.

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South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays - ruling party chief

INTRO: South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again.

Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake

US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, 

Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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French President to pick new PM after ousting

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "spirit of hope" in France, as the nation wrestles with a constitutional crisis after its Prime Minister was kicked out of office. 

Monsieur Macron, in a televised address on Thursday night, vowed to appoint a new premier in the coming days.

From Paris, Ross Cullen reports.

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UN Secretary General calls for the immediate de-escalation in the fighting in Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has called for the "bloodshed" in
Syria to end.
Renewed fighting escalated last week, when rebel forces seized the
country's most-populous city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...

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NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying.

New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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