Asia stocks dip amid Omicron, Fed decision
Investors on edge ahead of a slew of central bank decisions this week are also being rattled by the spread of Omicron, leading Asian stocks and oil prices down.
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Record number of guns at airport security
The US Transportation Security Administration says a record number of more than 5700 firearms have been confiscated at airport security checkpoints this year.
Iran nuclear deal becoming ’empty shell’
Diplomats from Britain, France and Germany have warned time for a deal is running out as Iran "fast forwards" its nuclear program in the wake of stalled talks.
‘Corruption free’ new govt for Bulgaria
A new centrist-socialist coalition with a motto of 'zero tolerance on corruption' has ended a months-long stalemate and been installed to govern Bulgaria.
Ardern’s NZ border rethink rattles many
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made space to wriggle out of her commitment to reopen New Zealand to Australia-based Kiwis from January 17.
Jan 6 contempt charge for Trump ally
The committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has voted to recommend contempt proceedings against former president Donald Trump's chief of staff.
NY vax mandate beats religious challenge
A bid from Christian medical staff to allow religious exemption from New York's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been rejected by the US Supreme Court