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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

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Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37YDotU
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Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WVysjl via IFTTT
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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

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The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/385HxfX
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Why have global stock markets gone up this year?

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Jobs around the world are being lost, but the global stock market is rising. What's going on? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rH8bDv
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Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

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Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huyKHj
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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

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The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf
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US-EU trade dispute: US slaps tariffs on wine and cognac

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It is the latest twist in a long battle over subsidies for US-based Boeing and European rival Airbus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aU9sku
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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

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Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1Zgce
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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

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Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37YDotU
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Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

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

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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
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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

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A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4
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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

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Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
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India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

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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/3pG9yAD
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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

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A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD
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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

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The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo
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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

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Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u
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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx
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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

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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
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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

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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
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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

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The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3 via IFTTT
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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

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Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF
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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

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Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9
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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

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Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VUTX3m
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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

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The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxhQKX via IFTTT
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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

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The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzS74s via IFTTT
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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

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Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHgv63 via IFTTT
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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

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Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rHgv63
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China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

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The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WKEoa
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Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

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Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FHfB
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China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

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The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T4j
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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

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The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW
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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

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Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Go5oW
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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

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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
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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

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The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pxhQKX
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Tata grabs bigger slice of AirAsia and India's airline industry

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The Jaguar Land Rover owner has taken a bigger stake in AirAsia India following its bid for Air India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ODtQf
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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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/37XM9Va
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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

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Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9
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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h
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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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

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The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

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

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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
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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

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Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aTTDuq
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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

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The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pzS74s
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Admiral sells Confused.com in £508m deal

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RVU will buy its Penguin Portals and Preminen businesses, which includes online portal Confused.com. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rDjbSc
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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months

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Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUpCgk
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Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation

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Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYjmXw
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Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant

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India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MhoW87
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Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

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The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KC0EVY
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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

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A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 via IFTTT
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China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal

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Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hmamaQ
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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

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The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIAl9
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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

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One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nReSR3
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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

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One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3
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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories

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Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34O82V6
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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

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Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0
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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

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

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

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

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

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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
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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

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A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa
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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

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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
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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

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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
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The big tech questions for 2021

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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
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The big tech questions for 2021

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk via IFTTT
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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja via IFTTT
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Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

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Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMsUYm
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Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

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The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UNxI6
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Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

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Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T
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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

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Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N
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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

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Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N via IFTTT
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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT via IFTTT
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Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

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Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38KEedc via IFTTT
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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

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Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37U4bYm
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Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

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Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S33o8 via IFTTT
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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

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The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3htscbV via IFTTT
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Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

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Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv
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Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

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Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUgTL4
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KFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer

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The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3htscbV
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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

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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
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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning

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Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37S33o8
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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

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

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

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Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0
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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

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Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

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Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ via IFTTT
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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

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The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi
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Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

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Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxj4rq
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Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

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The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNOO7X
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Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

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At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rtHl1r
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Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test

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Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38BPXdP
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Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest' - Tesco

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The deal means any changes would "hardly be felt" by shoppers, says the supermarket's chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WNHUVN
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US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

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The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CIdYX
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Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

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A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJOSTT
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US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

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From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OwF5Z
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Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

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Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WPY3dr
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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

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Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PalsI
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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

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Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

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Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KujEFS
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How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

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Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1varO
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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

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The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge
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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

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Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN
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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

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

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

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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
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Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

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The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37O0q6Q
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Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

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Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQ4AR6
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Covid: Boxing Day sales expected to plummet amid pandemic

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Many city centres were left bare as coronavirus restrictions prevented shops from opening. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nQsADD
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Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

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The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PrSAW
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Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

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Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34G79hd
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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

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A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37OdFUR
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Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

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Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIQvJk
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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

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A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OdFUR
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South Africa raise fists before cricket match

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South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL9gf9
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Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

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Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PZDm0
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George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

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Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LTSWd
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Several injured after shooting in Berlin

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Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38EQR9x
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737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

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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
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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

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The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Mqr4B
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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

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2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PUOsJ
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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

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From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPWIv8
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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

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A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj8Juj
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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

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2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37PUOsJ
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The family with no fingerprints

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A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Jj7q9
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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

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From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38yfpAZ
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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

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Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9QBHZ via IFTTT
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Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say

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Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNZFwB
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Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

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The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmTcgI
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Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse

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Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rv6t8f
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Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner

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Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZ5QCP
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Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

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Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LyIro
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The cat was near death as it passed the conveyor belt of a waste sorting plant in Russia

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A waste disposal worker rescued a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Ulyanovsk, Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LZDusI
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Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

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"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mJTXOl
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Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'

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Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rAp9n9
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Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire

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Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NdlG4
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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

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Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrO23H
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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

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MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mN4cBM
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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

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Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ
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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry

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How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hiO2i5
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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

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Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ
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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

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Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries on the continent to begin vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xJ4Kr
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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

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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
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The refugees feeding a nation

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How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rri08h
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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

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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
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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

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

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

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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
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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

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In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK
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What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all

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Saving thousands or anxious they need more time, six bosses explain how the Brexit deal affects them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37MSind
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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

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The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plfE9o
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Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

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Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kra1HY
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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

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Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPsbmo
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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
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Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having to rely on family again'

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People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20-a-week boost to the benefit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KAOWL9
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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal

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Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IV2Qy
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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN via IFTTT
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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

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Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KPsbmo via IFTTT
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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

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BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFJdOW via IFTTT
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Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party

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Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aCfZQH
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Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

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A contact of the pilot tested positive - the first local case since April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xNqBl
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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

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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/34HvFhP
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NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

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The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hd2Xup
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Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal

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The pound and Asian markets made gains ahead of a possible trade deal on Thursday between the UK and EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34DKBxm
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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

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While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnhFmH
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Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

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Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcYdoF
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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

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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/2WJlCEw
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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

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As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aBOd6S
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India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

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Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aKwqe5
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Trump pardons: Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner granted clemency

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Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGYTcn
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

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While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KnhFmH
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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

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

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Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38vnNBi via IFTTT
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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

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Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF via IFTTT
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France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris

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A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CxEEb via IFTTT
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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

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E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHc11b via IFTTT
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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

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The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34AP1oO via IFTTT
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Gunman kills three police officers in France

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The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37N8ogF
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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

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E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WHc11b
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Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

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Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJJSm0
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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

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The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34AP1oO
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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

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Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF
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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

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Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF
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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

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

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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
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Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry

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The president also pardons three former Republican congressmen in a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgAEhl
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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

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The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rmb5xj
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The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

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Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMJC49
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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

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How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phb3Vv
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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

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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
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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

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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
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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

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

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36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aAXpIX
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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?

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France's ban on freight from Britain has caused havoc for lorry drivers, but how much will it affect shoppers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rmgqVh
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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

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From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mJmqnw
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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

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Twitter's policy on the infringement of copyright is used to muzzle critics, activists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ via IFTTT
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Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

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Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyLbIs
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UK borrowing hits highest November level on record

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The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kqp58B
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Covid-19: UK and France aim to restart freight as queues grow

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Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LZCdlx
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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

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

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

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The move is part of a wider push to increase pressure on China before Donald Trump leaves office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34QPtj9
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Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

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Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37CQBbC
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Lorna Jane: Activewear brand in court for 'anti-virus' claims

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Australian women's sportswear firm Lorna Jane said its clothes could stop the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pflB7D
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NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

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

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

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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/3haAq8x
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Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

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Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6
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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

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

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Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jq2U
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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

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The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ
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How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

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When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yios3
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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

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More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wCG5e via IFTTT
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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

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From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mJmqnw via IFTTT
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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

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More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34wCG5e
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Life on the road for truckers amid ports chaos

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The French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK has added to disruption in ports such as Dover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h8h5oE
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Offices share £481m rebate after interim business rates ruling

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An interim ruling is set to cut business rates for offices after they lay empty during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38nqFjD
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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JdditO
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Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'

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It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h4M1WI
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'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'

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For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h48mUz via IFTTT
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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

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The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ar408E via IFTTT
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Refunds pledge for scrapped Christmas travel plans

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All cancelled rail or coach journeys over Christmas in England will be refunded, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kp1N2L
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Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky

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Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxtdC6
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Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

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It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6eqf1
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Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus

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The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mE9SxC
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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

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European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCGDNh
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Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

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Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mxQyC9
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Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK

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Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wy1VzB
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Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

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All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3peW9zh
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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

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Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnVLzx
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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

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

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdditO
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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

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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
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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

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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
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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

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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
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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

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A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mauTt
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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdditO via IFTTT
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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

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Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KnVLzx
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Four ways Covid changed how we live - and shop

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We couldn't go out in 2020, so we brought the world into our homes, says John Lewis's lifestyle survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mBz0VO
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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

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The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38qCVQa
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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

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Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nuQOU3
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Germany and Finland bring home women from Islamic State camps

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Three of the women are under investigation for allegedly belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pauejT
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François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'

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François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLDBaA
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Covid: Tui cancels flights out of Luton Airport

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The holiday firm says Luton is now in tier four, but flights will continue from Stansted and Gatwick. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KLqnKY
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Covid: Italy, Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

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Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium in suspending flights from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38pQpfj
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Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle

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Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlmAo0
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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

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Italy is set to join the Netherlands and Belgium in suspending flights from the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38pQpfj
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'Stop-start' Covid rules cost shops £2bn a week, says industry

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Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him

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The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbFOgl
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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

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UK officials say the new strain is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h26tYm
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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

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The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34uje8Y
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Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge

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Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38kddNo
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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'

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How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34pbo0v
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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021

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Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nErQBx
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Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

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BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wyj0cJ
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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

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We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37waTDH
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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

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

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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
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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

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Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37zuwef
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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

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

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adddkO
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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

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

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fE25T
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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

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BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wcdob via IFTTT
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Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

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Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3payMqe
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Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

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Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAv0Yq
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Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

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The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7tQod
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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

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US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nM24LX via IFTTT
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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

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US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM24LX
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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

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US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9qBbe
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737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

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US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h9qBbe
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Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

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Italy will be under "red-zone" restrictions for much of the holiday period, the prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38oHfzI
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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

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US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34rA2O0
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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

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US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rA2O0 via IFTTT
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Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

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Mike Pence receives the coronavirus vaccine live and says he "didn't feel a thing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx21qY
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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

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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
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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

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The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axsJYK
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Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

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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
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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

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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
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

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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
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US evictions crisis: 'My pride has gone. We're pretty much homeless now'

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Millions face being homeless as an eviction ban ends - and a lifeline from Congress remains uncertain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8qmSd
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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

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Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34sGGDz
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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

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Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37x6m44
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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

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

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Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34gSusK
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Climate change: Law used as stick to beat government

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Plans for airports, energy and roads are facing multiple legal challenges over climate commitments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aroXjU
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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

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The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37uqqE3
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'I became a full-time dad for my wife's career'

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Take-up of shared parental leave has been slow, but some men are putting their wives' careers first. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h5e9sT
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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

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The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mwnHy4
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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

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A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34lWEPQ
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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

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Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nuQOU3 via IFTTT
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

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US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nul7u1
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Coronavirus: Coca-Cola restructuring cuts 2,200 jobs worldwide

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The soft drinks giant says it has had to speed up its restructuring plan due to the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nySQlO
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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

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Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37rB5PT
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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

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The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDKYRn
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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

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A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q7gx9
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Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'

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Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WqeaOC
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

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US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nul7u1
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

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

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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
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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

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Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389TXC6
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Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'

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India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiIXdD
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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

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Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asfpoR
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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

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

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

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3X5q4
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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

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

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

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Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38dcltY
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Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth

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Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fyrvX via IFTTT
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Boeing hires its own pilots to smooth return of 737

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The 737 Max plane was grounded worldwide last year following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nstkPi
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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

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The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gWbFwW
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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

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The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWbFwW
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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

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Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU via IFTTT
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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

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Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU
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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

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Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU
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China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

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

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With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mskrUD
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'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try’

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Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p8LJ4f
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US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory

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The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrixVF
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Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

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About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZVm
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'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

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A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6qaTF
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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

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Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rB5PT
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Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

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Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4nC8s
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Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

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In pictures: The beauty of toilets

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Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KaRgIw
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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

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Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kd130z
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E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?

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Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oWp7ne via IFTTT
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UK and US in talks over mini trade deal

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US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gVSNhA
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Fraud victims' pay deducted for money they don't owe

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Thousands sent letters from the DWP demanding repayment of benefits they've never claimed or received. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nshk0d
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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

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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
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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

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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
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Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers

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A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITscVL
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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ag01f1
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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

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The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oW8OqG
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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ag01f1
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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

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The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37lQHUR
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Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf

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Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aggTSM
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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

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Covid: Shops 'hammered' by level four restrictions

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The Scottish Retail Consortium says sales were hit last month by the country's toughest Covid rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nqh0Pr
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Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

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The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNFcc8
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Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

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A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0VxyQ
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Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi

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Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWDLLq
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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

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The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qUS70B
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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34gSusK
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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

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

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New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2nTZq
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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

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

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Rail fares to rise more than expected next year

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January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mpxhTv
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'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'

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With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oUUtur
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'A delivery, then a fire that left us homeless'

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The Firth family are sure the blaze began with a battery pack bought on eBay, but the cause is not yet clear. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/386otgi
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MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans

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The Public Accounts Committee say taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3niJ4UV
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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37iIDV2
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Rappers dominate YouTube's top 2020 UK music videos

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The streaming giant has announced its most viewed music videos in the UK this year from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34b5gbQ via IFTTT
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Safety concerns over planes returning to service

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Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37k9NL7
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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

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The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlDBfZ
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Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

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The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3842nLh
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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

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Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo
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Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed

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The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aaB7xf
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Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns

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Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mqAjqM
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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

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Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo
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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

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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
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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

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Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adddkO
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Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

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The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZxakU
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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37iIDV2
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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

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

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

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Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3yIKc via IFTTT
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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

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Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo via IFTTT
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How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates

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Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34d3tU2 via IFTTT
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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

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Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37iIDV2 via IFTTT
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Universal Credit: 'I felt guilty claiming benefits for the first time'

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Women under the age of 30 have seen the sharpest increase in unemployment benefit claims since March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDeqHZ
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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

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The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nlDBfZ
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Low-paid workers face pandemic 'double whammy'

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The Commission on Workers and Technology says the pandemic has accelerated the automation of low paid work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oW223V
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How clean is the air in your office?

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Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gKvreE
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Brexit trade talks: Process 'still has legs', UK source says

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UK and EU negotiators to continue talks after both sides agreed to "go the extra mile" to reach a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KnovYZ
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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

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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
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Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant

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Officials will hold discussions with France's EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qSG97y
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'External source' causes oil tanker explosion in Saudi Arabia

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The Singapore-flagged ship was hit by an unidentified "external source" while it was discharging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/349N9TE
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China warns of interference over Bloomberg journalist arrest

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International pressure is mounting after a Chinese Bloomberg journalist was detained by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkluIM
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Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines

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Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m9WzF6
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New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case

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The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ha01y
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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

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The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fA8tX
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New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble

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Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oN6T7v
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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site

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The South East Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37fA8tX
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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

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Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Xo93q
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Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19

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The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8P5Yk
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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfEXc5
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Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

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What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhS50n
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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

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

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The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lpydua
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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

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Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fE25T
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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

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The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349ytUW
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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

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Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8JFMY
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How clean is the air in your office?

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Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gKvreE via IFTTT
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Brexit: 'It's utter confusion' over trade talks delay

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Business across Britain tell BBC News of their frustration at post-Brexit trade talks being extended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/384gr7k
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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

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The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nfEXc5
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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

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Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37O11Ei
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Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash

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Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7gOJ3
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Von der Leyen: 'It is responsible to go the extra mile and continue talks'

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Brexit talks will continue because it's the 'responsible thing to do'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lt7ahD
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Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal

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Negotiations will continue beyond Sunday's deadline in an effort to reach a deal, say the leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gHcMjX
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Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown over Christmas

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The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KpqsUQ
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US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities

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"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cqrw5
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Energy bills: Automatic switching plan for fairer tariffs

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Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3meBbyu
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Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19

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The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7Hnxt
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Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street

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Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gEhnDy via IFTTT
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Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral

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A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIFNP5
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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW
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No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest

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Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhAyH6
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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W89Y67
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Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes

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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
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India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support

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

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A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39RZboE
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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

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A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVT3iJ
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Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

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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
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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

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Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SO6kw
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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

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Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cDb64
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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

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

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Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37cDb64 via IFTTT
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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

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Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW
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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry

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Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oMWDMQ
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Covid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday

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The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are being distributed this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMjojI
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Spanish police rescue 21 'exploited' migrant workers from warehouse

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Three people are arrested after police find workers in a secret room hidden behind piles of clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qS17na
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Boris Johnson on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs

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From mung-bean munching to being the Saudi Arabia of wind power generation, here's a summary of the UK PM's climate speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oOHKt4
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Black Lives Matter: Driver charged after crashing into New York protest

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Six were injured when the car ploughed into a crowd of 50 protesters on Friday in New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3duXk
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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds missing after gunmen attack building in Katsina

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Gunmen on motorbikes raid a boarding school, home to some 800 boys, in north-western Katsina state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gQNxn
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World needs to declare 'climate emergency' - UN

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The UN secretary general has called on all countries to declare a climate emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfyfTI
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Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base

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Sir Richard Branson's tourist rocket plane will make a first flight above its new spaceport home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gQChzz
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ICYMI: Whales in New York to crossing the border for a haircut

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In this week's In Case You Missed It, we round up some of the video stories that might have passed you by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W6vAQ9
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Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases

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The country has been praised as a model of how to deal with coronavirus but cases have surged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37dzPjo
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Banks 'too often blaming customers' for fraud

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The financial watchdog says there is a 36% rise in complaints about how banks have dealt with fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9W0ef
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Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher

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A three-strong amateur team decodes one of several messages attributed to a US serial killer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IL6Bim
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Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest

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Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W97NiE
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Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days

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President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHsJdt
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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea

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Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3781JNE
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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

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Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W3AIVj
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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

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A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kiollk
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'I got a tattoo on my torso to match my son's birthmark'

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When his son started feeling self-conscious about his birthmark, Derek Prue got a tattoo to match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W9A3BH
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The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You

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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
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Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail

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The Buy Now, Pay Later firm Klarna tells Money Box it plans to start reporting missed payments to credit referencing agencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37aDJJB
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

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The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meoFim
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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

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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
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How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

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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
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Turning sounds from around the world into music

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Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37aXsco
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Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation

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Australia lobbied for the release of the Uighur woman and her Australian child for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oKP9dd
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Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine

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Taiwan warns of another virus spike if people relax safety measures counting on a vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2376m
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Biden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year

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The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377sh1j
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Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk

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New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XcqBX
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US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components

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The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZvFcU
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EU breaks deadlock over €1.8tn budget and Covid-recovery fund

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A compromise was reached with Hungary and Poland who had threatened a veto over the rule-of-law clause. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oLo5ul
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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndKekI
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Pop Mart: China's mystery toymaker becomes multi-billionaire

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The founder of Pop Mart has seen his wealth surge as millions of Chinese buy collectible toys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K9ljjs
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Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020

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The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2G3rH
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Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response

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Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376trdy
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Muslim men on no-fly list have right to sue FBI, says US Supreme Court

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Three men say the FBI violated their religious beliefs by pressuring them to spy on other Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2MoTY
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Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas

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

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Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376SkFV
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Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?

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Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gMLIA1
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Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot

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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
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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

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The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n9cuEP via IFTTT
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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

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Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O11Ei via IFTTT
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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

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The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n9cuEP
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Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture in 2021

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After a challenging year, beauty salon workers hope the Covid vaccines will prove a game changer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gyg2Ol
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'

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Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oGuJBR
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Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef

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Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376ueLJ
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New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time

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New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JU51en
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Brexit stockpiling: 'I can't get my wine out of the EU'

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Merchant Simon Taylor says delays at ports and Brexit stockpiling is making wine imports impossible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/373hPYJ
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Cyberpunk 2077: The story behind the video game

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The creators of the highly anticipated title reveal their inspirations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33YHj7z via IFTTT
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Brexit: UK and Singapore sign free trade agreement

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The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/372VjiN
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Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms

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The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like Uber and Airbnb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/377vRc5
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Asian honeybees 'defend hives from hornets with faeces'

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The finding is thought to be the first to document the use of tools by Asian honeybees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qIRabt
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UK has 'no authority' to impose tariffs in Boeing row says US

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The US says the UK has 'no authority' on its own to impose tariffs related to a Boeing subsidies row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oFfKs4
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Paolo Rossi, Italy's 1982 World Cup hero, dies aged 64

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The striker's hat-trick eliminated Brazil on the way to Italy's triumph in the competition in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/374OWLX
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle

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Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377fH2p
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The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0XqYr
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New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China

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The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2zupa
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How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand

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AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W0fFmk
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US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered

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How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4qLS3
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Rio Tinto ordered to rebuild ancient Aboriginal caves

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Rio Tinto is told to compensate owners of the 46,000-year-old site, which it blew up in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37UEaXU
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Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact

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The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvtp1X
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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

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A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLr9Z1
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Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend

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Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gA3E0C
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Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships

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The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ZLmAz
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Why 'preppers' are going mainstream

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Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TMJ4Y
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Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game

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When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lYu78V
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US election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud

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The world's largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VZAoqE via IFTTT
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Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit

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The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qCGCuB
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Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan

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While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFUmod
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Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos

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Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDXhMt
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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'

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Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37KToOW
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