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US House passes Biden’s historic social spending bill

The bill now faces a difficult path in the 50-50 Senate

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Anti-lockdown protests sweep across Europe

There have been huge protests in Belgium and the Netherlands over anti-covid measures

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Austria enters new coronavirus lockdown

Amid rapidly rising Covid-19 cases, the Austrian government has imposed a 20 day lockdown

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Jerome Powell nominated for a second term as Federal Reserve chair

President Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell to stay in the job for four more years.

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US taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Aiming to lower fuel costs, the US has authorised use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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US taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Aiming to lower fuel costs, the US has authorised use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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Samsung to build microchip factory in Texas

South Korea's Samsung has chosen Taylor, Texas for a new $17bn computer chip factory

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Samsung to build microchip factory in Texas

South Korea's Samsung has chosen Taylor, Texas for a new $17bn computer chip factory

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Germany's economic challenges

Economic growth has slowed in Germany, and we look at the new government's key challenges

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Covid cases soar in the US

Scientists are warning the United States could be entering a fifth wave of infections

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Markets on edge about new Covid variant

Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged

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Markets on edge about new Covid variant

Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged

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More countries impose travel bans on Southern Africa

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Omicron Covid variant causes market jitters

Stock markets set for a volatile week, as concern over a new Covid variant spreads

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Countries shut borders over Omicron variant fears

More countries including Japan have closed their borders over Omicron Covid variant fears

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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as chief executive of the company.

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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over

High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair

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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over

High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair

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EU outlines Global Gateway plans

The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road

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EU outlines Global Gateway plans

The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road

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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments

Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events

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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments

Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events

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Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development

Shell has pulled out of the controversial Cambo oil field development west of Shetland

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US jobs report misses expectations

We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures

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US jobs report misses expectations

We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures

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Covid response divides nations

Governments' response to rising infection rates sparks wave of protests

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Putin visits India

Russian president Vladimir Putin has held high level talks with India's PM Narendra Modi

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New York City to impose vaccine mandate on all private sector workers

All New Yorkers will need to be vaccinated if they want to go to work, says the mayor.

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China lifts Lithuania imports block

Beijing has lifted a four day block on Lithuanian exports crossing into China

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Biden and Putin hold virtual summit

The US and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and possible new Western sanctions

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