US GDP grows but voters remain dissatisfied at economy

US GDP grows but voters remain dissatisfied at economy

The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending." From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.

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World

U.S. man found innocent of murder after completing sentence of 48 years in jail

A man in the U.S. state of Oklahoma has been exonerated after nearly half a century in jail. He was freed in July after serving time for murder: a crime which he has always said he did not commit. Glynn Simmons is 71 years old, and his lawyers are now pushing for compensation. Caroline Malone reports.

December 22, 2023 12

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India’s opposition MPs protest mass suspension

Opposition parties in India have taken to the streets to protest a mass suspension of their leaders from Parliament. Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

December 21, 2023 63

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US air travel predicted to break previous records

Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 21, 2023 58

Sport

2024 Paris Olympic ceremony could be moved for security reasons

The opening ceremony at next year's Paris Olympics could be moved for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron said 'everything was being done' so that the event, which is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, will be able to go ahead as planned. Ross Cullen reports.

December 21, 2023 207

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North Korea warns of swift response to ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to attack in the event of a ‘nuclear provocation’ by the US or South Korea. Pyongyang says the ballistic missiles it fired on Sunday and Monday were in protest to ongoing military assertiveness by the two countries on the Korean Peninsula.

December 21, 2023 98

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US engages in ‘serious negotiations’ for Gaza truce

The US says 'serious negotiations' are underway over the possibility of a new truce in Gaza and the further release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Riham Jafari from the charity ActionAid Palestine believes the international community should be doing more to secure a new ceasefire.

December 21, 2023 85

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England’s hospitals are expecting major disruption once again

England's hospitals are expecting major disruption once again as junior doctors go on strike over a pay dispute. This will be their 26th day of strike action this year, and is due to last three days. Another six days of strike action will begin in the new year. Stuart Smith has more from London.

December 21, 2023 21

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US-Venezuela prisoner swaps sees Americans freed

Venezuela has released ten detained Americans in a move aimed at easing sanctions on the country, as announced by the government in Caracas. The release was part of a negotiated prisoner exchange facilitated by Qatar. In exchange, the United States freed an individual accused of money laundering, reportedly having close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Our US Correspondent, Benji Hyer, provides further details on this agreement.

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