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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb

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

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1st Female Green Beret Faces 'Minor Misdemeanor' Charge for Accidentally Firing Gun, Police Say

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Teen arrested after broad-daylight bike gang attack on SUV in New York City

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How stimulus checks could be withheld from the Americans who need them most

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US Senate leader Mitch McConnell thwarts Trump bid for $2,000 coronavirus economic relief cheques

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Many front-line workers refuse Covid vaccines as distribution struggles

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AP PHOTOS: Louisiana residents struggle months after storms

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EU, China leaders seal long-awaited investment deal

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Trump news – live: President blamed Kushner for election loss over Covid testing, report says

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

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Georgia Senate runoff: What are the latest polls and odds? OLD

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The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has 3 key advantages despite lower efficacy rate

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Iran Escalates Threats as Anniversary of Soleimani Strike Nears

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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

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

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Hospital worker fired for deliberately leaving hundreds of Covid vaccine doses out of refrigerator

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Syrian army says Israeli strike near Damascus kills soldier

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Biden announces Kathleen Hicks as deputy defense secretary in first female appointment to role

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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

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The FDA wants liquor distilleries to cough up $14,060 for producing hand sanitizer this year

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2

Kamala Harris receives 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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

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The Democrats are suddenly leading in Georgia and the GOP should be worried

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

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AP PHOTOS: Rome churches beckon with art and no 'hordes'

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

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

Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

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

What we still don’t know about COVID-19

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

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Woman accused of assaulting teen over iPhone claims to be victim

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U.K. Parliament overwhelmingly backs Brexit deal

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What’s causing the delay in COVID vaccine distribution?

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Third and final Georgia audit rejects Trump fraud claims and confirms Biden victory

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Yemeni officials: Blast at Aden airport kills 25, wounds 110

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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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Mob led by Islamists demolishes Hindu temple in NW Pakistan

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Trump calls for new Republican leaders on Hill as Senate set to defy him on NDAA and stimulus checks

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

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

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

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

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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

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

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

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

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

POLL: Warnock, Ossoff Close Gap on Republicans after Stimulus Bill Holdup

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3rd suspect charged with retired Chicago firefighter's murder

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German nuns were paid to 'drag' children to be sexually abused by predatory Catholic priests, court documents allege

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

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Trump rages at Melania’s Mar-a-Lago renovations as he mulls post-White House future, report says

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kamala Harris receives her 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

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Kamala Harris receives 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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Belarus, Argentina start vaccinations with Russian shots

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

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

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Gaza militants fire rockets out to sea in military drill

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Video shows park ranger stunning Native American man in New Mexico

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Georgia Senate runoff: What are the latest polls and odds?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southwest pulls threat of furloughs after relief bill signed

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

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South Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits 1M cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

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

Iran says Pfizer vaccine batch expected from US benefactors

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Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

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

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Congress signals it will mostly ignore Trump's post-signing demands on $2.3 trillion spending package

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

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Congress is returning to override Trump's veto of a popular defense spending bill

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The vaccines are here – but what has America already lost?

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Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case

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Her Father Had a Theory About Her Killing. Then Came the Arrest.

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Nashville bombing suspect told ex-girlfriend he had cancer and gave possessions away in weeks leading up to suicide, reports say as authorities investigate 5G-paranoia motive

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

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

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

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

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

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

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

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

The big tech questions for 2021

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

Quarter of a million dollar reward offered over mysterious Christmas Day Nashville bombing

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Britain as vulnerable as the US to the threat of Russian cyber attack, warns John Bolton

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Boris Johnson's Brexit deal: All the key details and what the critics say

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'It was like a loud machinegun'; Neighbors heard deadly shooting

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Nashville blast: officials identify Anthony Warner as the bomber

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

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

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

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

'A tremendous honor': Raphael Warnock looks to make history as Georgia's first Black senator

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

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737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

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Top associate of Russia's Navalny released from detention

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The Latest: AT&T aims to fully restore service Sunday night

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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1

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Trump appears to back plan to overturn election result in Congress amid more false claims of fraud

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Central African Republic election held amid violence

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South Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits 1M cases

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How disheartening to see that President Trump still has support in Congress

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

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Millions face new UK virus restrictions; border chaos eases

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2 arrested on suspicion of shooting, killing man in Tulare on Christmas Eve

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exclusive Boris Johnson interview: 'From Bruges to Brexit, this is the end of the UK's 30-year struggle'

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

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After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU

Nashville: officers raid a home as a person of interest reportedly linked to Christmas Day blast

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Widespread outages continue in Tennessee following explosion

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Trump appears to back plan to overturn election result in Congress amid more false claims of fraud

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Top associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny detained

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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row

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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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Cuomo grants Christmas clemency to 21 people including women locked up for killing abusive partners

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Ethiopia military 'kills 40' after Benishangul-Gumuz massacre

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It was colder in South Florida than it was in Maine this morning. But was it a record?

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Afghan army: 2 officers killed by roadside bomb in north

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Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets

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‘Joe and I know that sorrow’: Joe Biden and wife Jill reflect on Covid deaths in Christmas message

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KujEFS

How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1varO

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

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

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

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Israel 'launches attack in Syria' after low-flying planes terrify Beirut residents

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Belarus allows Roman Catholic archbishop to return

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Warning played at scene before Nashville explosion

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Turkish official says CoronaVac vaccine 91.25% effective

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'Unprecedented' mail volume delays Christmas gifts

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

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Afghan army: 2 officers killed by roadside bomb in north

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Trump’s veto of the defense bill is a loyalty test for Republican lawmakers | Opinion

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California COVID-19: 2 million confirmed cases and counting

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Jj7q9

Overworked Japanese nurses quitting as they face discrimination from neighbours over Covid

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Nashville police release image of vehicle that exploded on Christmas Day

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Aides fear what Trump will do next as his behavior proves to be erratic after the election

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Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

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Giant Antarctic iceberg A68a is not done yet

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Fired COVID analyst Rebekah Jones asks court to order state to return seized computer gear

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Trump trolls White House press corps with 7:30 am start on a day he has no public duties

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How real is the threat of prosecution for Donald Trump post-presidency?

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An 11-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy Chick-fil-A for the homeless - and now the chain is putting him in a commercial

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

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38yfpAZ

A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations

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

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Michigan canvasser still afraid after threat, suspect arrest

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Afghan official: Bomb, shooting attacks in Kabul kill 3

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

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Media, NGO offices taken over by government in Nicaragua

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mN4cBM

How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

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

Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

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

Government report warns of potential violence and foreign interference during Georgia Senate runoffs

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Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in West Bank killing

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

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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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Dozens detained in Armenia during anti-government protests

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AP PHOTOS: A day with an Indian farmer who opposes new laws

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

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Afghan official: Women's rights activist shot dead in north

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New presidency could complicate Hunter Biden investigation, lawmaker says

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Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible override vote

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The refugees feeding a nation

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

In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRsEVl

A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hiQgyb

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

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

Trump pardons 15, commutes 5 sentences, including GOP allies

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Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible override vote

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Epidemiologist predicts a Roaring ‘20s response in America post-pandemic, but there’s a catch

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With the COVID-19 vaccines come the COVID-19 vaccine schemes. Will you recognize them?

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Woman charged in threats against Michigan election official

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

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Australian held in China hopes for justice despite torture

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U.S. teen who broke Covid protocols in Cayman Islands gets reduced sentence

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Pakistan army says it killed 10 militants in southwest raid

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Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and many tears

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Dissident Pakistani human rights campaigner found dead in Canada

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Rare vaccine injury claims steered to obscure federal office

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Lava cascades into molten lake in volcano's crater

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

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Mexico's 3 main opposition parties form unlikely alliance

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGYTcn

Sussexes' Christmas card features tree decorated by Archie

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Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

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Two Black medical personnel who received COVID-19 vaccine understand Black America’s skepticism, but say the vaccine is needed

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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith

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Ex-intel officials stand by Hunter Biden defense letter despite confirmation of federal probe

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France relaxes its ban on trucks entering from Britain

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

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

Christmas star: Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky

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Florida will get the Moderna vaccine soon. Who can get it, where and how?

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Biden's profoundly private Pentagon pick joins Twitter

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The daily business briefing: December 22, 2020

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rj8kga

Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jjr2TS

Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgAEhl

The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phb3Vv

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

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Pakistan warns India against 'false flag' attacks in Kashmir

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Tier 4 Covid restrictions to be widened on Boxing Day

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The disappointing downfall of Dr. Deborah Birx

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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith

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Kamala Harris Warns Georgia Dems ‘Everything’ Is at Stake in Senate Runoffs

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Trump is reportedly turning on 'virtually every person around him'

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Giant iceberg A68a shatters into large fragments

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US hits more Chinese officials with visa restrictions over alleged human rights abuses

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

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnzyAF

Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rmb5xj

The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMJC49

Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HQImt

Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb

Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9TBQ7

Incoming surgeon general says widespread coronavirus vaccination may not happen until 'mid-summer, early fall,' extending the timeline by months

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Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid heat

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Trump takes credit for Covid stimulus payments included in Congress relief bill

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NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

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

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

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

Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6

1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tTMl4

Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jq2U

Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yios3

Kamala Harris campaigns in Georgia: '2020 ain't over until Jan. 5'

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Anger as Republican lawmakers who played down pandemic jump vaccine queue

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Surgeon General Says Immigration Status Will Not Affect Access to Coronavirus Vaccine

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Michelin-starred restaurant where Gov. Newsom dined during COVID-19 surge got over $2.4 million in PPP loans

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35 Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas That Are Lit

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Pope snubs Vatican's sci-fi Nativity scene and directs visitors to others

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A white supremacist who has advocated for legalizing child porn was arrested and charged with kidnapping a 12-year-old girl he met online

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Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine

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An elementary school principal in Ohio was suspended for 10 days after airing inflammatory claims on Facebook about George Floyd and COVID-19

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

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The CEO of a voting-systems company says politicians around the world are worried that Trump's conspiracy theories will be used to undermine their own elections

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

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdbz6X

Most Americans won't get a COVID-19 vaccine until later next year. Biden's team wants to move faster.

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Israel begins virus inoculation drive as infections surge

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Chaos at California mall after man shoots self

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Tories threaten revolt if they do not get vote on new Covid-19 lockdown

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Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines

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

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Trump Claims Credit for Vaccines. Some of His Backers Don't Want to Take Them.

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Boston police are investigating after an officer was caught on body cam footage talking about hitting protesters with a car

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McConnell says deal reached on $900 billion virus relief bill

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QAnon-linked congresswoman-elect Marjorie Taylor Greene joins effort to reject electoral college votes

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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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The best vitamins for women at any stage in life

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

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Cockroach: Ai Weiwei's new documentary on last year's Hong Kong protests ★★★★☆

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A President Who Can't Put Aside Grudges, Even for Good News

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Racism targets Asian food, business during COVID-19 pandemic

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnVLzx

The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfbrFM

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

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

Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

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

K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

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

Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

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

Protesters in Indonesia demand release of firebrand cleric

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How do you know if your store-bought mask really works? Yahoo News Explains

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Irritated by loss, Trump hunkers down at the White House and avoids conversation of future

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Pelosi, McConnell receive COVID-19 vaccine

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Trump news: President claims cyber hack attack was exaggerated by ‘fake news media’

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The feds insist there's enough vaccine for all states after some officials questioned why the government cut back their shipments

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A New Book Explores the Architectural Power of Memorials

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

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AOC accuses Republicans of holding people 'hostage' by blocking stimulus payments

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Moderna's vaccine authorization means the US will ship nearly 8 million doses next week - but it'll take longer than promised to vaccinate the first 20 million Americans

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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys return home after kidnap ordeal

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I'm a radiologist in Alabama who just received the Pfizer vaccine. I've seen firsthand the serious effects of COVID-19 on people's lungs, so I had zero reservations about getting the shot.

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Relaxed Christmas rules could mean 'unrelenting tsunami' of Covid cases, nursing chief says

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Congress considers smaller round of stimulus checks in new virus spending bill

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Pompeo explains why it's 'wiser' for Trump to keep quiet about suspected Russia hack

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

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

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

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

Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

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

Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

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

Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JS0xFn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lockdown looms over Christmas in Bethlehem

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I'm a radiologist in Alabama who just received the Pfizer vaccine. I've seen firsthand the serious effects of COVID-19 on people's lungs, so I had zero reservations about getting the shot.

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axsJYK

Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live and said he "didn't feel a thing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx21qY

Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kmcjrw

Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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

Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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

AOC accuses Republicans of holding people 'hostage' by blocking stimulus payments

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A pandemic is the time to be home for the holidays, doctors say — your own home

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The Latest: Bidens to get first vaccine dose on Monday

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Ex-governor of Mexico's Jalisco state shot to death

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Mexico's minimum wage to rise 15% over business objections

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Energy experts share their top predictions for 2021 - and meet the 46 climate-tech startups VCs say are set to pop

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Former Special Operations head decries Michael Flynn's 'totally inappropriate' call for military to overturn election

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Covid: US Vice-President Mike Pence receives vaccine live on TV

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Senate, House and Supreme Court to receive Covid vaccine doses under continuality of government plan

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US plans family deportations, including girl with broken arm

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Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2hPLW

Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

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

Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

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

Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

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

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

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37x6m44

Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

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

Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q7gx9

Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WqeaOC

Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states are accusing Google of abusing monopolies to unfairly dominate new technologies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nul7u1

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

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

Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

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

Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Democrats and Republicans reach $900bn Covid deal in mad dash before government shutdown

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Senate committee hearing explodes as GOP chairman accuses Democrat of spreading Russian misinformation

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

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FDA says Pfizer vaccine bottles contain extra doses

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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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27 Best Coffee Table Books to Buy & Gift This Year

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Lebanon prosecutor pauses port probe amid legal challenges

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US inmate scheduled to be executed tests positive for virus

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

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

Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

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

The impact of COVID rule-breakers

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

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

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

Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

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

Trump's Mar-a-Lago neighbors don't want him to move there. They may be able to stop him, too.

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US angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

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

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’Liberals are going nuts’: NC senator says he’d support suspension of civil liberties

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Florida's new python-sniffing dogs have 1st success

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

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

Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZVm

CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

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

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

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Trump is considering having special counsel appointed to look into Hunter Biden

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QAnon believers spread false claims about COVID-19 vaccine touted by Trump 

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Progressive organizers helped deliver Georgia to Biden — but can they get two Democrats elected to the Senate as well?

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Biden says he is 'working on' getting the coronavirus vaccine

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In a first, leading Republicans call Biden president-elect

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

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Trump administration to withhold Medicaid funding from California

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27 Best Coffee Table Books to Buy & Gift This Year

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Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Biden's victory

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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Trump must turn over financial documents to New York attorney general, judge rules

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Vladimir Putin breaks six weeks of silence to finally congratulate Joe Biden on election win

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Senate confirms Barrett replacement on federal appeals court

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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

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Bernie Sanders fires blistering attack on Covid negotiations, saying it’s ‘crap’ that ‘we don’t have enough money’

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Boris Johnson determined to let families meet at Christmas, but urges self-isolation beforehand

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Biggest snowstorm in years set to target Northeast

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Afghan officials: Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4

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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

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Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

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Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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McConnell’s delay in recognizing Biden’s win has done ‘real damage’ to democracy, says John Dickerson

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

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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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Hillary Clinton Calls for Abolishing Electoral College after Casting Electoral Vote for Biden

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China confirms detention of Bloomberg news assistant

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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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Melania Trump breaks children’s hospital rule and removes mask during book reading

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

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Trump news - live: Melania breaks children’s hospital mask rule as White House dismisses electoral college

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Covid vaccine: When will Americans be vaccinated?

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Endangered-species decision expected on beloved butterfly

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

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Jerry Falwell Jr. spent heavily on Trump, GOP causes with funds from nonprofit Liberty University

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The Trump administration turned down more vaccine doses 'as recently as November,' former FDA commissioner says

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Trump signs executive order making Christmas Eve a federal holiday in 2020

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Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the frontrunner to become Biden's secretary of transportation, new report says

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Hillary Clinton calls for Electoral College to be abolished after casting first vote in New York for Biden

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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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Italy surpasses UK for worst COVID-19 death toll in Europe

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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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Will Georgia show Democrats ran the wrong campaign against Trump?

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Trump's feud with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reportedly predates Election Day

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Photos show people receiving the first US doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

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Report blames national Dems for role in Iowa caucus mess

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SNL parodies Fauci, Birx in COVID-19 vaccine-centric cold open

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Aides hope for turning point as Electoral College is set to formally elect Biden

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Loeffler campaign: She had 'no idea' she posed with neo-Nazi

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

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

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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

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

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

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

Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

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Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMFRNy

EU urges China to free all journalists and citizens detained for reporting

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Hunter Biden told to disclose information related to Ukrainian energy company Burisma as part of his tax investigation

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A man was physically assaulted while supporting Democratic candidates at rally in Georgia, police say

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Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use

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Israel announces full diplomatic relations with Bhutan

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Man arrested in fatal shooting of 26-year-old ICU nurse who was driving to work

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Covid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday

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Heavy clashes in Taliban offensive on Afghan city of Kandahar

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10 things you need to know today: December 13, 2020

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Here are the common side effects you should expect if you get Pfizer's coronavirus shot

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Pandemic threatens India's children with child labor rising

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

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House Dems' campaign chief a moderate who wins in Trump land

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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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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Xo93q

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

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

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

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World 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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It's not 2000 anymore: President Trump's rejection of election sets rocky landscape for President-elect Biden

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No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest

Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhAyH6

Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes

This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gFoHyG

India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support

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Earth Photo winners announced

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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVT3iJ

Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IpMl5z

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

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After dud Texas lawsuit, Republican Sen. Ben Sasse says that the Supreme Court 'closed the book on the nonsense.'

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

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Biden: Cabinet picks from Obama era mean 'bold new thinking'

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

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The Constitution has an answer for seditious members of Congress

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Wisconsin Supreme Court shows divisions as it hears Trump lawsuit seeking to overturn state's election

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A sanctuary of social and spiritual justice: Commentary on Ebenezer Church

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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected

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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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New questions emerge about GOP Senator David Perdue's financial dealings

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Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base

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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

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

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

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

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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

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The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You

Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced Mariah Carey's festive classic, which has hit UK number one after 26 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qNocqY

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

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U.S. carries out rare execution, weeks away from Biden's inauguration

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FBI agents seek records in probe of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton

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Last-minute executions under Trump put spotlight on Biden's death penalty views

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ripped into GOP Sen. Mike Lee after he blocked the creation of Latino and women's history museums during a dramatic Senate session

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Khan urges Pakistan opposition to postpone rallies amid coronavirus second-wave surge

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Florida school massacre case no closer to a trial date

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Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku

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McEnany: Six more states file to join Texas election lawsuit

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Republicans of defunding the police by refusing to send aid to state and local governments

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How Jill Biden Went From Kamala Harris Skeptic to #KHive Member

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Senate sends Trump defense bill he has vowed to veto

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Former Florida COVID-19 data scientist Rebekah Jones pushes back after raid on home

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What underground abortions could look like if Roe v. Wade is overturned

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Dianne Feinstein forgets conversations and gets upset with her staff for not briefing her on a topic shortly after they do, new report says

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

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

How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDZ69m

Turning sounds from around the world into music

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

Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas

Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8SCQQ

Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed

Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376SkFV

Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?

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Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot

Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ke90m4

Marine found guilty of smuggling guns to Haiti in purported plot to become president

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China says two Canadians held for two years on 'spying' accusations have been indicted and tried

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In another universe, Trump beat Biden. Millions of Americans live there.

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Angela Merkel not doing enough to avoid no-deal scenario warn German media as French relay breakthrough hopes

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Pompeo unloads on US universities for China ties

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

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November consumer prices up 0.2% as energy costs rise

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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Very Own MAGA Superspreader?

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What a Republican-controlled Senate means for Biden's climate agenda

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Where the GOP draws the line

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Covid vaccine: US experts recommend Pfizer vaccine approval

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Georgia House speaker moves against election official

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