China is guarding ancient bat caves against journalists and scientists seeking to discover the origins of the coronavirus

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Turkey dismisses fears that new deal will result in mass deportation of Uighurs to China

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Cuban school teachers, journalists, lion tamers and doctors-in-training will earn same salary under reforms taking effect in new year. Changes will quintuple minimum salary to equivalent of $87 month and prices will jump as part of overhaul in which two currencies will be unified.

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As the US flies more bombers to the Middle East, experts doubt Iran is the real audience

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We will be back soon, Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon says as UK leaves EU's orbit

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Two dormant volcanoes on Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines begin to rumble and smoke

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Australia changes national anthem to reflect indigenous past

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Crowds throng Wuhan, where coronavirus pandemic began, to celebrate New Year

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Australia changes national anthem to reflect indigenous past

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Doctors in England despair over disregard for Covid restrictions

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q via BC...

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World htt...

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jV...

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog...

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi v...

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 h...

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....

UK has officially left the EU

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SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code

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Canada now resettles more refugees than any other country, mostly through private sponsorship | National Post

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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 via BCC News

Organic meats found to have approximately the same greenhouse impact as regular meats. For beef & lamb, organic & conventional production resulted in similar climate costs. Organic chicken was slightly worse for the climate & organic pork slightly better than their conventional counterparts.

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Microsoft Says Suspected Russian Hackers Viewed Source Code

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Extinct woolly rhinoceros found frozen in Siberian permafrost

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf...

Spain's homeless help repopulate rural ghost towns

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Saudi Women's Rights Activist Loujain al-Hathloul Sentenced Nearly 6 Years in Prison

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4 ...

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV ...

India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9y...

New COVID-19 strain spreading faster than all forecasts - Irish PM

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Nurse suspended after stripping PPE to have sex with Covid patient

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China Is Suppressing Research on COVID Origins on Xi Jinping's Orders. More than a year after the first known person was infected with the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, the nation's government continues to keep much of its research about the virus in the dark.

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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/3a...

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/2X0E...

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 ...

Antibiotics banned in UK but fed to US animals ‘may undermine drugs for cancer, Covid and infections’: Ban on hormone beef and chlorinated chicken in UK-US trade deal would not be enough to protect consumers, report warns.

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Whales alive: beaked species spotted for first time by Chinese scientists. Three whales seen in South China Sea were Deraniyagala’s beaked whales or ginkgo-toothed beaked whales. The least-known marine mammals, these species have previously been spotted only dead and stranded.

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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 via BCC New...

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/2J...

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....

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/3h...

In less than 2 weeks, Israel has vaccinated 10% of its population against Corona

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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW via B...

Netflix Executive Producer Allegedly Killed By Poisoned Tea on Christmas Day

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

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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1...

Indian farmers continue protest against reforms

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Japan's new Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, says he plans to make coronavirus measures mandatory for the first time, punish rule violators and provide economic compensation as his government struggles to slow the ongoing virus upsurge.

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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/37XM9V...

The UK has reported another 53,135 cases of coronavirus, the highest recorded daily total since the pandemic began

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Ontario finance minister on holiday trip outside Canada as health officials urge people to stay home

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Royal Caribbean takes legal action against survivors of New Zealand’s White Island volcano disaster

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China to bring in law against food waste with fines for promoting overeating

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Wuhan's Covid-19 infections may have been almost 10 times higher than official figure, study shows

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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...

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 via BCC News

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:...

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...

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/34WfxZ...

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 vi...

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/...

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...

Pipeline spills about 400,000 litres, some enters North Saskatchewan River

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Four-day week would be affordable for most UK firms, says thinktank

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Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KC0EV...

Mexico electricity outage leaves 10.3 million temporarily without power

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Leading Saudi women’s rights activist al-Hathloul jailed | Human Rights News

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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://if...

Each year, 1,000 Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam

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Rio de Janeiro authorities announced Monday they will block beach access the night of December 31 to prevent crowds in one of Brazil's worst-hit cities by the coronavirus pandemic

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

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 ...

Kim Yo Jong Is Ready to Become the First Woman Dictator in Modern History

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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....

Adidas developing plant-based leather material that will be used to make shoes...material made from mycelium, which is part of fungus. Company produced 15 million pairs of shoes in 2020 made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions.

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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....

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...

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 htt...

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 via BCC News...

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/...

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...

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...

Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case

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Australia insists WHO inquiry into Covid origin must be robust, despite China tensions

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An Indian army officer and 2 associates are accused of planting weapons on the bodies of 3 labourers killed in Kashmir to make it look as though they were militants in a staged gun battle

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Policeman with "super-recogniser" facial recognition abilities, identifies 2,000 wanted suspects from memory

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The new variant of COVID-19 first discovered in the UK has been found in a patient in Australia

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Duterte threatens to end US military pact if no vaccines "If they fail to deliver a minimum of 20 million vaccines, they better get out"

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Long COVID symptoms may include parosmia as people report 'disgusting' smells of fish, burning and sulphur

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Chile, no tsunami risk

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8 ...

Supermarkets in England to be barred from displaying unhealthy food and drinks at checkouts or using them in buy one, get one free offers, as part of proposed government crackdown on obesity. No 10 also plans to stop multi-buy offers on foodstuffs high in sugar and fat from 2022.

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Zhang Zhan chronicled China’s COVID-19 crisis. Now she is accused of spreading lies

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Russia moves to curb internet following investigative reports on Navalny poisoning

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Trump signs Covid relief and spending package

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X via...

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 via BCC...

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....

'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...

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 v...

Feds urged to step in to stop B.C. logging in refuge of last breeding pair of spotted owls

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Soldier's 1827 diary reveals another dark episode in Tasmanian history: A soldier's diary disintegrating in Ireland's national library has revealed disturbing evidence of an undocumented massacre of Aboriginal people in Tasmania in the colony's early years.

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'Super Gonorrhea' on the Rise Due to COVID-19, WHO Says

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Excess use of antibiotics due to COVID-19 triggers 'super gonorrhea'

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Beijing goes into emergency mode after five new Covid-19 cases recorded: New controls introduced in the Chinese capital as the city authorities warn the epidemic control situation is ‘severe’. Mass testing carried out in two districts where new cases have been detected

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WHO chief warns that COVID-19 won't be the world's last pandemic as he tells countries to prepare for future emergencies

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Targeted killings of journalists are on the rise across Afghanistan

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U.S. largest debtor nation to Taiwan banks for 21st straight quarter

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21-year-old Arya Rajendran to Become the Youngest Mayor in India

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Pakistan Left ‘High & Dry’ As Turkey Joins The UAE, Arab World In Boosting Ties With Israel

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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jumped the gun ahead of Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...

Canada reports its first cases of new coronavirus variant

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Israeli submarine crossed Strait of Hormuz with US fleet to send ‘message’ to Iran

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38% of LGBT in Japan people sexually harassed or assaulted: survey.

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1,000 migrants stranded, freezing amid heavy snow in Bosnian camp

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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 via B...

'People are being shown no mercy': Online evictions raise alarm in Canada's most populous province

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China lowers age of criminal responsibility to 12 for 'abominable' crimes

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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://...

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...

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 ...

COVID-19 vaccine controversy: Chinese vaccine with pork gelatin cannot be given to Muslims, say Sunni scholars

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China "Suffers Worst Power Blackouts in a Decade" After Banning Australian Coal

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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/2KU...

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 htt...

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 htt...

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 via...

Archaeologists in Pompeii discover ancient 'snack bar'

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Japan official, calling Taiwan 'red line,' urges Biden to 'be strong'

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Ontario identifies first cases of COVID-19 U.K. variant in the province

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Cat rescued from central Russian waste processing plant named assistant to regional environment minister. Widely circulated surveillance footage this week showed plant worker retrieving cat from tied plastic bag on conveyor belt.

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London ambulances ‘can no longer guarantee’ response to home-birth emergencies' ‘Critical that this information is communicated to [pregnant] women, to inform their planning and future choices,’ says London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Food scraps for cleaners: Internal emails from the company that has a multimillion-dollar contract to clean Melbourne’s tram network suggest that cleaning standards were impossible to maintain while staff were underpaid and worked so hard they were put at risk of injury.

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

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBSRYX v...

Cat Wins Government Title After Rescue From Trash Plant In Russia

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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...

Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

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Wealthy patients scramble for COVID-19 vaccine: 'If I donate $25,000 ... would that help me?'

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China to overtake US as world's biggest economy by 2028, report predicts

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China to overtake US as world’s biggest economy by 2028, report predicts

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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/3aPWIv...

Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PU...

Egyptian scientist proves a way to transmit data through silicon based material to win the best physicist award 2020.

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Bosnian company produces drug that accelerates COVID-19 recovery process

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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Iran Finds Way to Buy Covid Vaccine Despite U.S. Sanctions

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At least 20 people killed as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia coast.

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Apple sued by early app store maker, Cydia, over control of the iPhone

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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 ht...

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/38yfpA...

France finds first case of new coronavirus variant

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Russian authorities launched a criminal probe into an ally of Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny after she went to the apartment of a man Navalny said took part in his poisoning. Investigators accused Lyubov Sobol of trespassing "with the use of violence or a threat to use it" when she rang the doorbell

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Thousands apply to be a Finn for 90 days in migration scheme

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Seven US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers protest in India

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrO23H...

Nepal has plunged into a political crisis and renewed instability after President Bidhya Devi Bhandari dissolved parliament at the request of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and announced general elections would be held in April and May next year, more than a year ahead of schedule

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There Is Anger And Resignation In The Developing World As Rich Countries Buy Up All The COVID Vaccines

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'Mom, we need food': Thousands in South Sudan near famine, Hundreds dead

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China began 10-year fishing moratorium in 332 conservation areas in Yangtze River basin, which will expand to all natural waterways of river and major tributaries no later than Jan. 1, 2021. Asian longest river boasts one of highest levels of biodiversity in world.

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Germans spread Christmas charity despite coronavirus: Germany has experienced second wave of COVID-19 with Christmas approaching, but it doesn’t seem to be diminishing people’s willingness to donate to charity. In 2020 private donations set to reach record levels.

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King of Sweden blasts country's 'failed' coronavirus response

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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift...

Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ ...

12 more die of COVID-19 in B.C. as 2nd mink farm confirms cases

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes south of Philippines' Luzon island

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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/3...

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/...

Woman Repeatedly Gang Raped, Beaten After Husband Lost Bets in India

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More than half of China’s adult population is either overweight or obese, according to a new government report. Obesity rates in China have doubled within two decades, and health authorities are warning of a surge in chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer

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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 via BCC News

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://if...

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:...

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 ...

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 ...

Boats, planes, helicopters: Canada gears up to vaccinate remote indigenous communities

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Gunmen on motorbike shot dead a women's rights activist and her brother north of Afghanistan's capital, as a wave of assassinations ravages the violence-wracked country. Freshta Kohistaniwas the second activist to be killed in two days

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Masks block 99.9% of large Covid-linked droplets: Study

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Italy becomes first European country to surpass 70,000 deaths

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Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant

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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

A contact of the pilot tested positive, leading to the first local case since April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xNqBl via BCC...

Australian writer detained in China sends defiant Christmas message

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UN condemned Israel 17 times in 2020, versus 6 times for rest of world combined

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China targets Jack Ma’s Alibaba empire in monopoly probe

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NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough p...

World Will Witness 90% Wildlife Loss By 2050 Due To Food Habits

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - World https:/...

Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJl...

Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aKwq...

‘Devastating’ fires engulf Brazilian Pantanal wetlands, again.

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Iran's president compares Trump to hanged Saddam, predicts US president may meet same fate

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While New Zealand is Covid-free, Taiwan just tested the first local Covid-positive patient transmitted by a New Zealander pilot returned from the US, ending the world's longest Covid-free streak of 8 months

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Covid-19 antibodies last for more than six months according to a study by the Finnish health authority THL

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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 ht...

Covid-19 antibodies last for more than six months according to a study by the Finnish health authority THL

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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/...

Millions of U.S. vaccine doses sit on ice, putting 2020 goal in doubt

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Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...

Trump administration considering granting Saudi prince legal immunity for alleged assassination plot, sources say

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Tibetan leader welcomes U.S. bill that reaffirms rights, angering China

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Trump said he wants Congress to amend the coronavirus relief bill to raise the amount of stimulus checks to $2,000 and eliminate certain items, throwing into turmoil a bipartisan effort to provide help for Americans who have been upended by the pandemic

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - World h...

UK supermarket rations eggs, rice, soap, toilet rolls, and others.

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Senior British royals accused of breaking coronavirus regulations during family outing

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Blackwater mercenaries convicted in 2007 Baghdad massacre pardoned

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Covid relief bill "unsuitable" and demands Congress add bigger stimulus payments

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'Disgraceful': lorry drivers stuck at Dover tell of lack of facilities | World news

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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...

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...

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/3p...

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 via BCC ...

Banker who loaned Trump $300m resigns abruptly

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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://if...

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...

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 via BCC New...

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/...

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 vi...

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...

Israeli government collapses, triggers new elections

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'Good riddance,' China says as Germany leaves U.N. Security Council

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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFNt4v ...

West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JJh...

Canada rejects purchase of Canadian Arctic gold mine by Chinese company

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Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

The COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Would Make Illegal Streaming a Felony

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Brazilian woman forced into domestic slavery and marriage freed after 40 years

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Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison

Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Philippines poised to lift age of consent for sex from 12 to 16 after decades of lobbying from children’s rights activists

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US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, deadliest year in country’s history

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Vatican OKs getting Covid-19 vaccines that used cell lines from aborted fetuses

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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/...

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 via...

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://...

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/3h8...

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 vi...

The U.S. government is weighing a request to declare Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immune from a federal lawsuit accusing him of targeting for assassination a former top intelligence officer who could disclose damaging secrets about the prince’s ascent to power

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The ‘Christmas Star’ appears again: Jupiter and Saturn align in the ‘Great Conjunction’ after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020.

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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 New...

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 Sapp...

Sighting of super rare Chacoan fairy armadillo 'a dream come true' ~ one of the rarest mammals in the world, it's pink and fits in the palm of one's hand

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3,800-year-old baby in a jar unearthed in Israel

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Courtney Love reveals wealthy people have had at-home COVID tests for months

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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market. from BBC News - World https://if...

Canada halts flights from U.K. in response to new coronavirus strain

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolts northeastern Japan

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Canada becomes the latest country to prohibit inbound flights from UK. France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, have already banned flights from UK due to a surge in cases

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Russia could cut off U.S. food and water supply in next cyberattack, Romney says

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Cases of UK's highly contagious mutant COVID strain detected in returned travellers in Australia

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Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Spyware sold by an Israeli private intelligence firm was allegedly used to hack the phones of dozens of Al Jazeera journalists in an unprecedented cyber-attack that is likely to have been ordered by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to leading researchers

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Canada halts flights from U.K. in response to new coronavirus strain

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Cop shoots dead a mother and her son in Tarlac (Philippines)

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Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has bought so many COVID-19 vaccines that it will give free doses to neighbouring countries

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National Library finds 120-year-old chocolates commissioned by Queen Victoria and owned by Banjo Paterson

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U.S. President-elect Biden, Mexico's president vow to cooperate on immigration

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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://if...

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/3rfbr...

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

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

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 h...

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://if...

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 via ...

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 ...

Covid vaccines ‘still effective’ against fast-spreading mutant strain - German health minister

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*Stratosphere warming watch* Strong signals now emerge for a possible disruptive Sudden Stratospheric Warming event in early January 2021. These SSW events can impact the course of Winter, with a cascading effect as the Polar Vortex collapses.

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To fight new COVID strain, UK PM Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

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Canada's confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 500,000

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Dutch government bans air travel from UK after discovering virus variant

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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Scorned scientist now vindicated in her work on how to treat stroke

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Leaked documents show how China's army of paid internet trolls helped censor the coronavirus.

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Israeli Defense Minister states he would like to normalize relations with Arabs and give Palestinians more independence.

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White House cancels release of statement alleging Russia' involvement in cyber attack - AP

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Japan to develop longer-range anti-ship missiles as China pressure mounts.

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Another coronavirus mutation was discovered – and this one might be more dangerous

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The Dutch government on Sunday banned all passenger flights from Britain after finding the first case of a new, more infectious coronavirus strain that is circulating in the UK.

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COVID-19: Italy orders Christmas lockdown as Sweden changes tack with toughest measures yet

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Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - ...

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...

'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://...

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 h...

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/...

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 ht...

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/3...

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.t...

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 ht...

Chinese Journalist Who Documented Communist History Is Detained in Beijing

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Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfie with stranger on beach

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Russian National Guard to "partner" with Belarus Police amid Belarus protests

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COVID-19 Vaccine Can Turn People Into "Crocodiles": Brazilian President

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34rA2...

Boris Johnson calls crisis meeting over new Covid strain

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With a reputation as the 'pharmacy of the world,' India is geared to mass-produce COVID-19 vaccines

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