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America rolls out home testing scheme

Joe Biden announces plans for millions of covid tests for Americans to use at home.

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More information on the Omicron variant emerges

Three new studies shed more light on the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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Biden signs a law banning goods made in Xinjiang being sold in America

The US argues that China is conducting a genocide in the province

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Review of the year - 2021

COP26 climate pledges; delivering a billion covid vaccines; Tesla's trillion dolar value

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Omicron leading to global staff shortages

Absences due to illness and exposure to the virus are impacting industries worldwide.

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Omicron and delta variants increase Covid case numbers

Record-breaking cases of Covid have been reported in the USA and countries in Europe.

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Pharmaceutical company fuelled American opioid crisis, says court

A jury in New York finds Teva Pharmaceuticals contributed to the opioid crisis in the US.

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Hopes and aspirations for 2022

What are young people's expectations for the new year?

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Toyota overtakes GM as top US car seller

GM had occupied top spot in the US for 90 years

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Low turnout at in-person CES tech fair

The event was held virtually in 2021, due to Covid-19

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One year on from the US Capitol riot

Trump supporters stormed the building on 6 January 2021

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Talks between Russia and US continue

The countries' presidents discuss tensions on the Ukrainian border, with little progress.

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China locks down ahead of the Winter Olympics

Millions are under lockdown as the country attempts to control fresh Covid 19 outbreaks

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US inflation hits 7%

The US annual inflation rate rose to 7% in December, a figure not seen since 1982.

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Row over lithium concessions in Chile

Outgoing president Sebastian Pinera granted mining concessions to two firms

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US Airlines ask for 'immediate intervention' on 5G

Ten airlines warn of major disruption if 5G services are turned on later this week.

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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

It would be the biggest acquisition in the company's history.

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Biden defends his first year

He is defending his record at a moment when his approval rating is sinking.

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Massive blast in Ghana

A huge explosion kills several people and destroys buildings in Bogoso in Ghana.

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Ukraine: US troops on high alert over stand-off

Talks between Biden and key European allies over Russia have come to an end.

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IMF downgrades the forecast for the global economy

The International Monetary Fund has trimmed half a percentage point off its projection.

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WTO lets China impose tariffs on the US

The WTO has authorised China to impose retaliatory duties on US imports.

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US economy grows at 6.9%

In the last quarter of 2021 the US economy grew by 6.9%.

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Russian and US envoys clash at the UN Security Council

Russian and US envoys clash at the UN Security Council called by the The US.

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US pharma giants to pay Native Americans $590 million over opioids

More than 400 tribes sued the companies, claiming they were inundated with opioids.

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Meta's stock plunges after profit declines

Mixed fourth quarter financial results sent Facebook shares sinking

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China and Russia inch closer

President Vladimir Putin is due to visit Beijing on Friday to sign over a dozen deals.

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Scholz meets Biden in Washington

The German Chancellor makes his first visit to the US since taking office in December.

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Massive profits prompts windfall tax debate

There are calls for a windfall tax on some of the world's biggest energy companies.

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Blinken arrives in Australia to meet foreign ministers

The US Secretary of State will meet leaders of the US-led "Quad" grouping

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