Thursday, December 31, 2020

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021


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Vaccine rollout is more like a dribble so far. What went wrong?


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GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he hasn't heard 'a single congressional Republican' dispute the election in private


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Nashville bomber linked to 'lizard people' myth, investigators say


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Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case


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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?


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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail


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Trump to skip lavish Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party


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Ivanka Trump’s tweet fuels speculation that she is considering a White House run in 2024


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Iran allocates payment to families of Ukraine crash victims


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Early Voting Numbers in Georgia Senate Races Put GOP on Edge


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Chinese drugmaker: Vaccine 79.3% effective in final tests


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Most of England to greet 2021 under strictest virus measures


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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.January 01, 2021 at 06:12AM

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets


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Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message


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Republican Senator announces plan to object to election result certification on 6 January


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When are the Georgia runoff elections and when can we expect the results?


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Security firms say suspicious object on oil tanker off Iraq


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Biden will issue memo on inauguration day to halt damaging ‘midnight regulations’ by Trump


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EU, China leaders seal long-awaited investment deal


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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.January 01, 2021 at 05:48AM

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49


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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus


from BBC News - World A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station


from BBC News - World The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory


from BBC News - World The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". https://ift.tt/3hventp

Woman accused of assaulting teen over iPhone claims to be victim


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Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight


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Newt Gingrich: I would 'beg' McConnell to hold vote on $2,000 stimulus checks


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Republican David Perdue becomes 4th Georgia Senate candidate to endorse $2,000 stimulus checks


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On Jan. 20, Biden to issue memo freezing Trump administration's midnight regulations


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Georgia governor pushes back on Trump's call for resignation


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Pelosi says McConnell and Republican senators have ‘endless tolerance for other people’s sadness’


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In a Year Marked By Death, the Trump Administration Cements a Legacy of Unprecedented Executions


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State media: Attack on bus in southern Syria kills 28


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People 65 and older can soon get a COVID vaccine at a Broward drive-thru. Here’s how


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Lebanese PM slams 'diabolical' move to charge him over blast


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The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.December 31, 2020 at 06:12AM

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Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.December 31, 2020 at 06:00AM

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Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.December 30, 2020 at 08:47PM

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The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.December 31, 2020 at 06:01AM

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At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.December 30, 2020 at 07:52PM

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist


from BBC News - World Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. https://ift.tt/2LbP57u

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked


from BBC News - World Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx

Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't


from BBC News - World The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation


from BBC News - World At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. https://ift.tt/3hxgugg

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted


from BBC News - World Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ

Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels


from BBC News - World The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok

What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America


from BBC News - World Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. https://ift.tt/37UEyql

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes


from BBC News - World A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British


from BBC News - World Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ

Trump news – live: President files Supreme Court election challenge, and says GOP has ‘death wish’ to defy him


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Video shows park ranger stunning Native American man in New Mexico


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Rep. Gohmert Sues Pence in Last-Ditch Attempt to Overturn Election Results


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Government refuses to rule out national Tier 4 lockdown as daily Covid cases pass 50,000


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Trump put Senate Republicans in a real jam. But McConnell might have a way out.


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Court: Parents of child who killed himself can sue educators


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Democrats aim for higher relief checks after Trump reversal on stimulus bill


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Belarus, Argentina start vaccinations with Russian shots


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As South Africa's virus spikes, president bans liquor sales


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Plymouth K-9 shot, killed after dog turns on its police handler


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Trump labelled ‘entitled frat boy’ by Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera


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Pence declined to back Gohmert-led effort to upend election, lawyers indicate


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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.December 30, 2020 at 05:45AM

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.December 30, 2020 at 06:03AM

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Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.December 30, 2020 at 06:04AM

Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'


from BBC News - World The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. https://ift.tt/3rCXamt

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways


from BBC News - World Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. https://ift.tt/38Ir68h

2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'


from BBC News - World Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9

Monday, December 28, 2020

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine


from BBC News - World Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year


from BBC News - World From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja

Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help


from BBC News - World Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. https://ift.tt/3pnQuH8

India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid


from BBC News - World Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE

Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for


from BBC News - World How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. https://ift.tt/3mTx37d

China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus


from BBC News - World We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer


from BBC News - World A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa

Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'


from BBC News - World Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom


from BBC News - World The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa

The big tech questions for 2021


from BBC News - World After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk

Schumer reportedly abandons fundraising efforts in Georgia's Senate runoffs


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Donald Trump at risk of ruining legacy by refusing to sign stimulus bill, warns Republican senator


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Ben Crump demands charges against ‘Karen’ who attacked Black teen at hotel


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Officials knew about sexual abuse at Lowell prison —and did nothing. System must have independent oversight | Opinion


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House backs increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000


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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus


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Fauci: US taking hard look at variant of coronavirus


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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'


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Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.December 29, 2020 at 06:05AM

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.December 29, 2020 at 06:02AM

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.December 29, 2020 at 06:01AM

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.December 29, 2020 at 06:02AM

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.December 29, 2020 at 06:01AM

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Tory Brexiteers want a Brexit debate in the Commons – not via Zoom


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Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump continues to refuse to sign new stimulus bill


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From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.December 28, 2020 at 06:13AM

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.December 28, 2020 at 06:52AM

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Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.December 28, 2020 at 06:43AM

Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus


from BBC News - World From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. https://ift.tt/2L0sfja

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour


from BBC News - World Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict


from BBC News - World Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. https://ift.tt/3rqNtHM

'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19


from BBC News - World Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0

2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'


from BBC News - World Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz

FBI investigating whether man linked to Nashville bombing was paranoid about 5G networks


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4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor


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COVID-19 Patient Is Bludgeoned to Death in California Hospital


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French investigators to question Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon


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Avalanches kill 12 in mountainous area near Iran’s capital


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Lawmakers urge Trump to sign stimulus bill or be blamed for 'chaos' and 'misery'


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Millions face new UK virus restrictions; border chaos eases


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Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes


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Former Trump aide Omarosa said that she thinks he's 'going through a psychotic episode' over his election loss


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The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.December 28, 2020 at 05:16AM

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Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.December 28, 2020 at 06:07AM

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Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.December 28, 2020 at 06:02AM

Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge


from BBC News - World The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law


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Asia Today: S. Korea reports record surge, ramps up testing


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Virus, other problems threaten to throw off homeless census


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Donald Trump announces he made Christmas speech to deployed troops but ‘fake news’ wasn’t invited


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Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.December 27, 2020 at 07:10AM

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Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.December 27, 2020 at 07:04AM

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The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.December 27, 2020 at 06:53AM

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives


from BBC News - World Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. https://ift.tt/2KtlruN

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020


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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?


from BBC News - World Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'


from BBC News - World After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. https://ift.tt/3mRK95d

Sheriff: 2 women, 3 girls found dead in Arkansas home


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Afghan army: 2 officers killed by roadside bomb in north


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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row


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Spain: King Felipe appears to criticise exiled father in Christmas speech


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Person of interest identified in connection to Nashville blast


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The Brexit Deal gutted: What are the good and bad bits for Britain?


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South Africa's virus variant drives holiday surge of cases


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At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.December 27, 2020 at 05:38AM

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Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?December 27, 2020 at 06:01AM

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After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.December 27, 2020 at 06:00AM

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Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.December 27, 2020 at 06:00AM

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche


from BBC News - World At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. https://ift.tt/2KUHz10

Friday, December 25, 2020

Nashville police release image of vehicle that exploded on Christmas Day


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Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffs


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Jared Kushner: The son-in-law with Donald Trump's ear


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Trump campaign, supporters sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems employee after election accusations


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Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to 'kindness of strangers'


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Op-Ed: It's 'Home Alone, the Pandemic Version'


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New presidency could complicate Hunter Biden investigation, lawmaker says


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A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".December 26, 2020 at 06:17AM

The family with no fingerprints


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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine


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I knew this Christmas was going to be awful. And then I saw my neighbor's Christmas lights.


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New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies


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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service


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Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve


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Warning played at scene before Nashville explosion


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Experts say experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers


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Turkish official says CoronaVac vaccine 91.25% effective


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Santa's 'grandchildren' spread joy in Italian nursing homes


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James Clyburn interview: Joe Biden’s most crucial champion on beating Trump, securing a diverse cabinet and why he won’t stand aside


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2 months after hurricanes, Louisiana residents still hurting


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From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.December 26, 2020 at 05:55AM

Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant


from BBC News - World The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive. https://ift.tt/3mOmSB3

What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world


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Thursday, December 24, 2020

The refugees feeding a nation


from BBC News - World How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? https://ift.tt/3rri08h

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space


from BBC News - World Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ

How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic


from BBC News - World They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role. https://ift.tt/3hteSVb

Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees


from BBC News - World In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK

Military on alert over Trump’s martial law threat: ‘The craziness is unprecedented’


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Boris Johnson hails £660bn Brexit trade deal which finally 'takes back control' from the EU


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Last-minute Brexit deal delay caused by 'out of date' fishing figures


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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice


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20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing


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Rev. Raphael Warnock pulls ahead of Kelly Loeffler in Georgia Senate poll


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Winter storm leaves Dakotas, Minnesota with bitter cold


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House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session


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Left's criticism of Kamala Harris' Senate replacement based purely on race: Rob Smith


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Trump pardoned a former K-9 police officer who was convicted of releasing her dog on an unarmed homeless man


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Asia Today: South Korea's cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again


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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel


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James Clyburn interview: Joe Biden’s most crucial champion on beating Trump, securing a diverse cabinet and why he won’t stand aside


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How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?December 25, 2020 at 06:07AM

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This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.December 25, 2020 at 05:49AM

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As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.December 25, 2020 at 06:02AM

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Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.December 25, 2020 at 06:13AM

In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world


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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life


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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

S. Korea scrambles jets after Chinese and Russian intrusion into air defense zone


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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary


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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'


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Dissident Pakistani human rights campaigner found dead in Canada


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Asia Today: South Korea's cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again


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Senators prepare to override Trump's potential stimulus veto as Democrats push additional payments


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Dr. Anthony Fauci receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine


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Turkey's president slams European court for Demirtas ruling


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Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.December 24, 2020 at 07:13AM

Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone


from BBC News - World Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law. https://ift.tt/2WGYTcn

Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings


from BBC News - World Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. https://ift.tt/3hf0oI8

With deadlines looming, Trump throws wrench into COVID-19 relief agreement


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Sussexes' Christmas card features tree decorated by Archie


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No, China Did Not 'Expel' a US Warship from its Territory, Navy Says


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Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible congressional override


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US companies no longer have to pay sick leave to people with Covid after Mitch McConnell reportedly blocks extension


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Biden says Trump needs to publicly name who is responsible for the Solar Winds cyberattack


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Consumer relief: COVID bill to end 'surprise' medical bills


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Democrats take the lead in Georgia senate races as Michelle Obama joins campaign


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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral


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House GOP leader McCarthy reportedly nixes Pelosi’s attempt to pass $2,000 payments by unanimous consent


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Afghan official: Bomb, shooting attacks in Kabul kill 3


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Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.December 23, 2020 at 10:45PM

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Toronto police: Pakistani dissident death not suspicious


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Israel faces fourth election in two years after government collapses over budget row


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Biden delays attorney general appointment


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Pakistan warns India against 'false flag' attacks in Kashmir


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S. Korea scrambles jets after Chinese and Russian intrusion into air defense zone


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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith


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Neilia Hunter Biden: How the death of Joe Biden’s first wife shaped his Washington career OLD


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Afghan officials: Local journalist killed in Ghazni province


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Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory


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Why India’s protesting farmers aren’t going home


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Giant iceberg A68a shatters into large fragments


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Trump emails GOP lawmakers a slide slamming Mitch McConnell, taking credit for his re-election


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Congress takes aim at climate change in massive relief bill


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Televangelist Pat Robertson says Biden won, won't be president long, urges 'erratic' Trump to retire


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Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".December 23, 2020 at 05:37AM

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They will help deal with a "sharp degradation of security", Russia's foreign ministry says.December 23, 2020 at 12:19AM

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Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.December 23, 2020 at 06:01AM

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More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.December 23, 2020 at 06:01AM

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Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.December 23, 2020 at 06:01AM

Covid: Fauci hopes receiving vaccine will encourage others


from BBC News - World The top US infectious diseases official spoke to the BBC ahead of his first shot of vaccine. https://ift.tt/3aBMBtY

Israel election: New poll due after unity government crumbles


from BBC News - World Elections will be held in March - the fourth time in two years - as a critical deadline expires. https://ift.tt/3aCfvKj

Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel


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Russia sends 300 military instructors to Central African Republic


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Monday, December 21, 2020

Hilton: Lack of government action has made people more skeptical about the 2020 election


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Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women.December 22, 2020 at 05:26AM

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Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.December 22, 2020 at 02:43AM

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Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.December 22, 2020 at 06:14AM

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An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.December 22, 2020 at 06:15AM

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Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?December 22, 2020 at 06:17AM

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The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.December 22, 2020 at 06:24AM

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When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.December 22, 2020 at 06:25AM

NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks


from BBC News - World Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women. https://ift.tt/3nAnFXr

SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'


from BBC News - World Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. https://ift.tt/2WE07ow

How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship


from BBC News - World When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire. https://ift.tt/34yios3

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accused of 'inadvertently' flouting the rule of six


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Countries Restrict Travel to U.K. in Effort to Stop Spread of New Coronavirus Strain


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Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine


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Pelosi bashed for defending new $600 Covid checks as ‘significant’ sum


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Amid freed Nigeria schoolboys' joyful reunions, fear lingers


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Barr: No reason for special counsel on election


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Florida considers putting python on the menu as constrictors pose threat to native wildlife


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White House staffers are making and sharing their plans for when the Trump administration leaves office next month


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China criticizes US corporate auditing penalties


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A 63-year-old COVID-19 patient in Hong Kong who escaped the hospital was caught by police after a 2-day manhunt


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The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.December 22, 2020 at 04:28AM

Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus


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Sunday, December 20, 2020

'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'


from BBC News - World Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. https://ift.tt/2JdditO

How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?


from BBC News - World Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. https://ift.tt/2KnWgtp

Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears


from BBC News - World Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. https://ift.tt/34w0KFe

K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb


from BBC News - World Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ

This online dashboard shows how many COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and where they're available


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Israel begins virus inoculation drive as infections surge


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The best vitamins for women at any stage in life


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Chaos at California mall after man shoots self


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Trump clashes with secretary of state Mike Pompeo over who was responsible for massive cyberattack


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Congressional leaders strike a long-awaited stimulus deal: $600 checks and $300 federal weekly unemployment benefits for Americans


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CDC issues new guidance on allergic reactions to Covid vaccine


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Chuck Schumer suggests Congress could vote on $900 billion stimulus package on Sunday after lawmakers break stalemate on Fed lending


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Germany brings home 3 women, 12 kids from camps in Syria


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A weekend stimulus deal just got more likely after Republicans and Democrats resolved their clash over the Federal Reserve


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Twitter now alerts Trump that Biden is president every time he lies about election fraud


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The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.December 21, 2020 at 05:54AM

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The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.December 21, 2020 at 06:02AM

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Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.December 21, 2020 at 06:11AM

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Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.December 21, 2020 at 06:05AM

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Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.December 21, 2020 at 06:08AM

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A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.December 21, 2020 at 06:00AM

Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid


from BBC News - World The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. https://ift.tt/38qCVQa

Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug


from BBC News - World A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria. https://ift.tt/38mauTt

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest


from BBC News - World Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. https://ift.tt/3adddkO

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah


from BBC News - World Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. https://ift.tt/2Kntf0L

China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'


from BBC News - World China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace. https://ift.tt/2WjYqN2

Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories


from BBC News - World Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. https://ift.tt/37fE25T

After days of silence, Trump says Russian cyberattack may have been China


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Confederate Christmas ornaments are smaller than statues – but they send the same racist message


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A South Dakota lawmaker is asking his constituents to decide when he should receive the COVID-19 vaccine


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Kidnapping dissidents abroad, Iran is sending a message at home


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Overdose deaths far outpace COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco


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Navajo coal-fired power plant comes down in Arizona


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Kamala Harris urges public to ‘celebrate with us virtually’ at inauguration


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Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.December 20, 2020 at 06:03AM

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Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.December 20, 2020 at 06:02AM

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Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.December 20, 2020 at 06:01AM

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BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.December 20, 2020 at 06:03AM

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Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.December 14, 2020 at 06:12AM

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.December 15, 2020 at 06:07AM

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Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.December 15, 2020 at 06:03AM

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.December 14, 2020 at 06:05AM

'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler


from BBC News - World Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. https://ift.tt/2KE1q4g

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'


from BBC News - World Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. https://ift.tt/3mBQy42

Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others


from BBC News - World Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election. https://ift.tt/37zuwef

Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem


from BBC News - World BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions. https://ift.tt/2Wyj0cJ

Friday, December 18, 2020

Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks


from BBC News - World Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. https://ift.tt/3qY1oon

Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds


from BBC News - World Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. https://ift.tt/34gSusK

Mexican reform reins in DEA partnership. Why now?


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New York police are investigating a viral video that appears to show a teen being beaten and thrown out a window


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Putin claims Navalny is in cahoots with US intelligence and denies poisoning him, stating Russia would've 'finished the job'


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Biden reportedly picks Rep. Deb Haaland for Interior, would become 1st Native American Cabinet secretary


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Official: Rickshaw bomb kills 15 kids in eastern Afghanistan


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Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'


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Japan's Cabinet adopts plan to bolster missile deterrence


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Neilia Hunter Biden: How the death of Joe Biden’s first wife shaped his Washington career


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LGBTQ and Women’s Rights Activists in Europe Hope a Biden Administration Will Make the U.S. an Ally Again


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France's Macron blames his COVID-19 on negligence, bad luck


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Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.December 19, 2020 at 06:06AM

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Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.December 19, 2020 at 06:04AM

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Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.December 19, 2020 at 06:05AM

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Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.December 19, 2020 at 06:00AM

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Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?December 19, 2020 at 06:00AM

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Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.December 19, 2020 at 06:00AM

Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto


from BBC News - World Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. https://ift.tt/3p76I7e

Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery


from BBC News - World Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave. https://ift.tt/3alUGmt

Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships


from BBC News - World Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions. https://ift.tt/34sGGDz

North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?


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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us


from BBC News - World Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food. https://ift.tt/2KEY3dc

Thursday, December 17, 2020

US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home


from BBC News - World In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods. https://ift.tt/34mJwtT

Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'


from BBC News - World India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August. https://ift.tt/2KiIXdD

Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths


from BBC News - World Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. https://ift.tt/3asfpoR

Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?


from BBC News - World The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look. https://ift.tt/37tXxYD

'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement


from BBC News - World With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low. https://ift.tt/37rwWvc

Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020


from BBC News - World A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. https://ift.tt/3p3X5q4

Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?


from BBC News - World The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19. https://ift.tt/2KDKYRn

The impact of Covid rule-breakers


from BBC News - World Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge? https://ift.tt/3aqiMMP

Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism


from BBC News - World Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. https://ift.tt/38dcltY

Trump is already considering axing his new attorney general if he won't agree to a special counsel probe into Hunter Biden


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US plans new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing


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Florida Gov. DeSantis said there’s a problem with vaccine shipments. Pfizer disagrees.


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Poll: Republicans Loeffler, Perdue Hold Slight Advantages in Georgia Runoffs


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Senate GOP vows to block quick assembly of Biden’s Cabinet, in revenge for Democrats’ Trump obstruction


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Groups seek to block lease plans for Alaska refuge


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AOC clashes with pro-Trump senator who chided top Biden official for calling Republicans ‘f***ers’


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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud


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A pandemic atlas: China's state power crushes COVID-19


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Deputy runs over fleeing Black man in Kansas field


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The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".December 18, 2020 at 05:35AM

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Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.December 18, 2020 at 05:21AM

US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'


from BBC News - World The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". https://ift.tt/3myGKIa

Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak


from BBC News - World Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. https://ift.tt/389TXC6

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Israeli court backs extradition in Australia child sex case


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Last Islamabad zoo closes after bears airlifted to new life in Jordanian nature sanctuary


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Ex-top Venezuelan official, husband and mogul charged in new Miami laundering case


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Ghislaine Maxwell: Jeffrey Epstein associate seeks $28.5m bail deal


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Alaska woman has allergic reaction to COVID vaccine


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Biden taps Buttigieg for transportation, Granholm for energy


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‘Look at him thrash!’ Watch an alligator get ejected from this Florida neighborhood


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A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.December 17, 2020 at 06:20AM

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A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.December 17, 2020 at 06:19AM

Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'


from BBC News - World A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds. https://ift.tt/34mU106

CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall


from BBC News - World A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall. https://ift.tt/384fa04

Driver of truck that killed 5 bicyclists facing DUI charge


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Georgia secretary of state slams Perdue and Loeffler for demanding voter data they already have


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‘I’m not saying they’re not a bunch of f*****s’: Biden’s deputy chief of staff pick says of working with Republicans


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In a first, leading Republicans call Biden president-elect


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27 Best Coffee Table Books to Buy & Gift This Year


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Trump administration to withhold Medicaid funding from California


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Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin reportedly fight on conference call over stimulus checks


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Ghislaine Maxwell’s husband calls her ‘wonderful and loving ’ as they seek $28.5m bail package


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Trump news – live: President lashes out at fired elections chief, as he is warned not to destroy records


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Senate confirms Barrett replacement on federal appeals court


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Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.December 17, 2020 at 03:03AM

US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'


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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free


from BBC News - World Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut. https://ift.tt/3niM4Rb

Can employers require workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before full approval?


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Georgia secretary of state slams Perdue and Loeffler for demanding voter data they already have


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Former Houston Police Captain Paid to Hold Up Air Conditioner Repairman Over Crackpot Voter Fraud Theory: Cops


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Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is returning to Russia as Kremlin stays silent


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Biden says he had a 'good conversation' with Mitch McConnell


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Europe's eye on torture in its backyard


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Company targeted by vote fraud claims strikes back at Trump


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Her body was found in a suitcase 19 years ago in a Miami canal. Now, there’s an arrest.


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Lebanon's PM refuses further questioning over port blast


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McConnell says Senate won't leave until Covid aid is passed


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Tucker Carlson compares Jill Biden to Dr Pepper in latest vicious attack on her title


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‘I’m young, Black and not all that impressed with Barack Obama’ | Opinion


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Access to EU's €100bn research fund at risk after Brussels rejects British 'pay-as-you-go' demands


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Trump attorney was fired as Colorado prosecutor for ‘unsatisfactory performance,’ contradicting earlier claims


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Florida seeks to sanction ‘Grim Reaper’ attorney who sued to close beaches over COVID


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Michigan House punishes Republican state Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption


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The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.December 16, 2020 at 05:34AM

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New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.December 16, 2020 at 06:01AM

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Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.December 16, 2020 at 06:03AM

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says


from BBC News - World The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters. https://ift.tt/3p0tIF7

Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge


from BBC News - World New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings. https://ift.tt/3r2nTZq

French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest


from BBC News - World Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues. https://ift.tt/3miT92J

Monday, December 14, 2020

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.December 15, 2020 at 06:17AM

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Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.December 15, 2020 at 06:12AM

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Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.December 15, 2020 at 06:16AM

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah


from BBC News - World Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. https://ift.tt/2Kntf0L

Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks


from BBC News - World Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. https://ift.tt/3qY1oon

Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest


from BBC News - World Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. https://ift.tt/3adddkO

Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy


from BBC News - World The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy. https://ift.tt/3qZxakU

A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests


from BBC News - World Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. https://ift.tt/37iIDV2

Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone


from BBC News - World Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak. https://ift.tt/2K4d9t0

Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding


from BBC News - World Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport. https://ift.tt/3oMFRNy

Republicans attempt to disrupt Electoral College process in states Biden won


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Supreme Court won't revive Kansas voter registration ID law


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The Brexit stalemate is not just about talks, but who will be blamed if they end in no deal


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At least 23 arrested, 8 injured as violence breaks out in D.C. following pro-Trump rallies


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Family was kicked off United Airlines flight because their 2-year-old refused to keep her mask on


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Covid-19: Trump rejects plan for early vaccines at White House


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'They chose to subvert the Constitution': Pelosi slams House Republicans who backed Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results


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A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.December 15, 2020 at 05:30AM

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Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.December 15, 2020 at 06:03AM

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Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.December 15, 2020 at 04:06AM

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.December 15, 2020 at 06:07AM

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The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy.December 15, 2020 at 06:08AM

Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations


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Sunday, December 13, 2020

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Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help.December 14, 2020 at 06:57AM

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What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.December 14, 2020 at 06:17AM

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The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.December 11, 2020 at 04:06PM

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The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.December 14, 2020 at 06:13AM

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.December 14, 2020 at 06:05AM

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The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point?December 14, 2020 at 06:04AM

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Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.December 14, 2020 at 06:05AM

Inside a vaccine cold storage room


from BBC News - World The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore. https://ift.tt/3nfEXc5

Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice


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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?


from BBC News - World The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college. https://ift.tt/35wCWlM

Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls


from BBC News - World The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout. https://ift.tt/2Lpydua

Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories


from BBC News - World Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. https://ift.tt/37fE25T

Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?


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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?


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Israel announces full diplomatic relations with Bhutan


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VIRUS TODAY: With vaccine coming, daily deaths set a record


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The Constitution has an answer for seditious members of Congress


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Proud Boy Leader Says He Was Invited to White House. White House Says It Was Actually a Public Xmas Tour.


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Biden's Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe


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Electoral College will pick the president on Monday. Here's what you should know


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No-show prison workers cost Mississippi taxpayers millions


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Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth


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Unwelcome in other countries, Americans are fleeing lockdowns and flocking to Mexico


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Saturday, December 12, 2020

India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support


from BBC News - World Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India. https://ift.tt/3oMTJr8

Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head


from BBC News - World Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. https://ift.tt/37cDb64

Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?


from BBC News - World The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming? https://ift.tt/3mbubCj

DoorDash driver fired after confronting customer for allegedly lying about receiving delivery


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Backstreet abortions drive Argentina towards historic legalisation


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Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight return to battle to flip 2 U.S. Senate seats


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U.S. marshal calls his post-shooting remarks 'premature'


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Proud Boy Leader Says He Was Invited to White House. White House Says It Was Actually a Public Xmas Tour.


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The FDA didn't 'approve' Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Here's why


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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Joe Biden's agenda 'a little hazy' and criticizes his Cabinet picks as lacking an 'overall vision'


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An Arizona ER doctor says he was told not to come back to work after his viral tweet warning about a coronavirus surge


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The US executed its second inmate in two days, meaning 10 executions have taken place this year after a 17 year pause


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Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response


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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected


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Rudy Giuliani says Trump's legal team is 'not finished' after the Supreme Court defeat and vows to bring the case back to lower courts


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Calls grow for wider lockdown as German virus cases rise


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Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not


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Biden has tapped Obama-era security chief Susan Rice for a top domestic job, as some Democrats are resentful that his old allies are scooping up top jobs


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US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed daughter, 2


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I left my home in New York City during the early days of the pandemic. Coming back made me realize there's no place I'd rather live.


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Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more Polish women to seek abortions abroad.December 13, 2020 at 06:10AM

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Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.December 13, 2020 at 06:09AM

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Is it a result of global warming?December 13, 2020 at 06:10AM

Friday, December 11, 2020

Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City


from BBC News - World A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City. https://ift.tt/3nbgG7h

How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business


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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea


from BBC News - World Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. https://ift.tt/3781JNE

GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65


from BBC News - World Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death. https://ift.tt/2W3AIVj

China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming


from BBC News - World A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out. https://ift.tt/2Kiollk

Turning sounds from around the world into music


from BBC News - World Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe. https://ift.tt/37aXsco

Trump's desperate gambit to stay in office alarms Europeans, who know about coups


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Under fire for strong-arm tactics, DeSantis lashes out at former data scientist Rebekah Jones


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Democratic congressmember demands House leaders refuse to seat Republicans who support Texas election lawsuit


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The reasons 4 experts voted 'no' on authorizing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Americans over 16 years old


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Republicans are signaling they won't support the $908 billion bipartisan stimulus plan, leaving Democrats concerned the parties won't be able to compromise


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Florida school massacre case no closer to a trial date


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Candidates, Democratic Party officials are 'far too cozy' with China: Sen. Blackburn


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Covid vaccine: When can I get vaccinated in the US?


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Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku


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Cryptic pregnancy is when a woman well into pregnancy doesn't know she's pregnant


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Northam seeks $25M for 'historic justice' initiatives


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World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020


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Gyms, small businesses devastated by Gov. Wolf's latest COVID measures


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The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.December 12, 2020 at 06:04AM

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A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.December 12, 2020 at 06:07AM

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Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.December 12, 2020 at 06:03AM

US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election


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Thursday, December 10, 2020

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Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach.December 11, 2020 at 07:04AM

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Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s.December 11, 2020 at 07:06AM

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Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors.December 11, 2020 at 07:08AM

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Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life.December 11, 2020 at 06:31AM

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'


from BBC News - World Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. https://ift.tt/3oGuJBR

Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef


from BBC News - World Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. https://ift.tt/376ueLJ

New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time


from BBC News - World New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake. https://ift.tt/2JU51en

Fox News anchor scolds liberal guest host who accused the panel of not bringing up the US's record COVID-19 deaths until '43 minutes into the show'


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106 House Republicans support suit challenging blue states' election results — including 16 re-elected on the same ballots


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Pompeo unloads on US universities for China ties


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The 'unprecedented' wreck of a Hyundai cargo ship off the coast of Georgia a year ago is no longer a mystery - here's what happened


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Sexual misconduct shakes FBI's senior ranks with little to no discipline


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Biden tells civil rights leaders he'll advance racial equity


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Fauci says daughter ‘saddened greatly’ by death of boyfriend’s brother, 32, from virus


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Rep. Katie Porter tore into Mitch McConnell for holding up the $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill over corporate protections, saying they enable 'the worst examples of disregard for human life'


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Pentagon officials say the COVID-19 vaccine is going to be 'voluntary' for US troops, but that could change


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Newsmax, one of Trump's new favorite networks, is reportedly trying to poach Fox News employees with offers of higher salaries


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Accused drunk driver trying to drive down stairs said she was following GPS, cops say

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