The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
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Watch: Snow blankets parts of US as cold snap takes hold
Parts of the US have been covered in snow as a severe winter storm sweeps the country.
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar’s corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.
Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m
The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.
‘Humans are all they know’ – Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts
Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.
New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region
The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.