Biden signs orders on migrant family separations and asylum
Craig TaylorThe US president also authorises a review of other Trump policies to limit asylum and legal immigration. BBC News – US & Canada
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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. BBC News – US & Canada
Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. BBC News – US & Canada
GameStop: Global watchdogs sound alarm as shares frenzy grows
Financial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse. BBC News – US & Canada
John Kerry: UK climate summit is world’s ‘last best chance’
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. BBC News – US & Canada
Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call
The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”. BBC News – US & Canada