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US Senator Al Franken to Resign

Mr Franken has announced he is stepping down following allegations of sexual misconduct.

One of the US Democrats' best known and most outspoken senators, Al Franken, has announced he is resigning following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Also in the programme: what impact will the have the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel have on peace efforts? And UNESCO adds Neapolitan pizza twirling to its cultural heritage list.

(Image: US Senator Al Franken. Credit: Senate TV/Reuters)

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