EveryMintNews: December 2020

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".

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Woman accused of assaulting teen over iPhone claims to be victim

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

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

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Amid virus fears, China urges workers to skip holiday travel

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U.K. Parliament overwhelmingly backs Brexit deal

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

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State media: Attack on bus in southern Syria kills 28

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

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Rep. Collins blasts Warnock, Abrams ahead of Georgia elections

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Israeli foreign minister joins exodus from centrist party

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Space images: The best of 2020

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

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

Grenade attack on security vehicle wounds 14 in SW Pakistan

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

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Woman filmed making false phone theft accusation against musician’s Black teenage son

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Court: Parents of child who killed himself can sue educators

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

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Video shows park ranger stunning Native American man in New Mexico

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

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Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies

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

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Officials: Attacks across Afghanistan kill at least 5

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

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Gaza militants fire rockets out to sea in military drill

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

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

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

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Monday, 28 December 2020

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

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Wealthy voters are 'mythical middle' in Georgia Senate races

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A divided nation asks: What's holding our country together?

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

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Iran says Pfizer vaccine batch expected from US benefactors

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

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Trump to Hold Georgia Rally on Eve on Senate Runoff Elections

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

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

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Egypt delegation visits Libyan capital, meets Tripoli gov't

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

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Melania Trump on zero major magazine covers as first lady vs. Michelle Obama's 12

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Mnuchin, GOP lawmakers reportedly convinced Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill by flattering him

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Fauci: US taking hard look at variant of coronavirus

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

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

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

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

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AP source: Trump signs massive funding bill, averts shutdown

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

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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

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

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Police at Nashville blast credit divine intervention, say RV played 'Downtown' before exploding

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

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Militants attack checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least 7

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COVID-19 Patient Is Bludgeoned to Death in California Hospital

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

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

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Covid-19: Sri Lanka forcibly cremates Muslim baby sparking anger

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

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

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Nashville blast: officials identify Anthony Warner as the bomber

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Avalanches kill 12 in mountainous area near Iran’s capital

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Saturday, 26 December 2020

Scientists home in on potential cause of rare COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions

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Person of interest identified in connection to Nashville blast

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

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

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

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

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Experts say experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers

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

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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

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VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sends MPs face masks made in Iranian detention

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Explosion hits gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai, no casualties

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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row

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

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Virus besets Belarus prisons filled with president's critics

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

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Sculpture honors 1st Black president of an American college

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Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?

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

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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Friday, 25 December 2020

Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffs

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

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

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

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Belarus allows Roman Catholic archbishop to return

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

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

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'Unprecedented' mail volume delays Christmas gifts

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

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Pelosi says House to vote on bigger stimulus payments after GOP blocks increase

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Florida now has Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Can you pick the one you want?

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Afghan army: 2 officers killed by roadside bomb in north

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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Morocco acquires 65 million vaccine doses from China, UK

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Ethiopia military 'kills 40' after Benishangul-Gumuz massacre

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U.S. and China failed to help the world during COVID. As president, Biden should make things right | Opinion

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

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Turkish official says CoronaVac vaccine 91.25% effective

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Here's what driving was like in wicked Christmas Day storm

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

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

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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Thursday, 24 December 2020

Trump could use pocket veto to kill bloated spending, COVID aid bill

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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Manafort and Stone may be hauled back to court despite Trump pardon, says top Mueller prosecutor

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UAE gives exemption for non-halal Pfizer vaccine

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

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Dozens detained in Armenia during anti-government protests

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US again protects Citgo assets from Venezuela creditors

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New presidency could complicate Hunter Biden investigation, lawmaker says

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

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

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

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Nigella Lawson reveals why she will not be cooking turkey this Christmas

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Stimulus checks, marijuana and Trump's loss all come back to: How will it play in Georgia?

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

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Pelosi says House to vote on bigger stimulus payments after GOP blocks increase

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

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

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Mollie Hemingway: Joe Biden is making false claims about investigation into his son

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Trump, House lawmakers plot futile effort to block Biden win

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Australian held in China hopes for justice despite torture

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1st batch of approved COVID vaccines reaches Latin America

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Woman charged in threats against Michigan election official

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Pakistan army: Indian fire kills woman, wounds 3 in Kashmir

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

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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary

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Dissident Pakistani human rights campaigner found dead in Canada

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Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and many tears

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

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Solving COVID: December 23, 2020

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Trump pardons 15, commutes 5 sentences, including GOP allies

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

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Hawaii volcano gushes lava from vents in summit crater

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law.

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

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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Sussexes' Christmas card features tree decorated by Archie

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Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

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

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

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

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France relaxes its ban on trucks entering from Britain

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Joe Biden laid out 4 priorities for another stimulus package once he takes office. But he's up against Republicans who don't want more relief spending.

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Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

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Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.

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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

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After permit approved for whites-only church, small Minnesota town insists it isn't racist

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Pakistan warns India against 'false flag' attacks in Kashmir

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Fauci joins the coronavirus vaccine parade, as Trump sits it out

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

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The disappointing downfall of Dr. Deborah Birx

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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith

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Protesters attack police with pepper spray as they try to storm Oregon capitol

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Israel heads to new elections as government collapses

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

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Covid: Sydney infections drop amid record testing for outbreak

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Chopper peers into cone of erupting volcano

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Covid relief bill to make illegal streaming a felony with up to 10-year prison sentence, in landmark victory for Hollywood studios

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Biden's profoundly private Pentagon pick joins Twitter

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

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

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Monday, 21 December 2020

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

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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Aide: Biden won't talk about son Hunter with AG candidates

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Keir Starmer toughens stance against Indyref2 and says Nicola Sturgeon is 'misguided' in push for new vote

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Putin critic Navalny reportedly tricks Russian agent into revealing how he was poisoned

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Covid: US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV

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Pro-Trump media outlets apparently scramble to ward off lawsuits after pushing election conspiracies

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

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

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Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid heat

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Mexico violence: Security raised in Puerto Vallarta after ambush

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Photos show the first batches of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine being packaged and shipped across the US

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Trump personally pressured more than 150 Republicans to overthrow election for him, report says

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NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women.

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

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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

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

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Barr: No reason for special counsel on election

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

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Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters

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Biden's test: Rebuilding the Iran nuclear deal Trump tore apart

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China criticizes US corporate auditing penalties

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

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.

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Sunday, 20 December 2020

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

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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

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Israel begins virus inoculation drive as infections surge

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Chaos at California mall after man shoots self

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

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McConnell says deal reached on $900 billion virus relief bill

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Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines

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

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Biden’s niece avoids prison time for driving under the influence crash

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

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Mexico leader, U.S. president-elect discuss migration

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

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The best vitamins for women at any stage in life

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

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Critical care doctor calls COVID vaccine 'a dream come true'

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

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

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Racism targets Asian food, business during COVID-19 pandemic

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.

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Saturday, 19 December 2020

Pelosi, McConnell receive COVID-19 vaccine

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A New Book Explores the Architectural Power of Memorials

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Navajo coal-fired power plant comes down in Arizona

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President-elect Joe Biden and incoming first lady Jill Biden will get their first coronavirus vaccine dose on Monday

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Nicola Sturgeon bans travel between Scotland and rest of UK to try to stop new Covid strain

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

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

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace.

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

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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

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Trump remains silent on massive Russian cyberattack — and almost everything else except his own election

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

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

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In Georgia, GOP candidates hitch wagons to ‘fraud’ narrative

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Pfizer said it had millions of doses of vaccine sitting in a warehouse because the federal government hadn't told it where to send them

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

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

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

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

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Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

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Friday, 18 December 2020

US sanctions tech company for aiding Maduro election gambit

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As Senate runoff vote approaches, Georgia remains as divided as ever

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Official: Rickshaw bomb kills 15 kids in eastern Afghanistan

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

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

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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

Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live, and he said he "didn't feel a thing".

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

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.

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

Millions face being homeless as an eviction ban ends - and a lifeline from Congress remains uncertain.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds.

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

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

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

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

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Flynn suggests Trump deploy the military in 'swing states' to 'rerun' the election, soft-pedals martial law

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'Real Housewives' star reportedly believes husband was cheating on her, despite claims their divorce is a 'sham' to hide embezzled money

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

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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

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

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

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Thursday, 17 December 2020

Pfizer's vaccine vials seem to hold extra doses, a surprise that could mean the US has a bigger vaccine supply than it planned

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

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

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

India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August.

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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.

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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.

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

With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low.

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

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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

The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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The impact of Covid rule-breakers

Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge?

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

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Biden picks Rep. Deb Haaland to lead Interior, would be first Native American in Cabinet

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

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Lebanon prosecutor pauses port probe amid legal challenges

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

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US plans new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing

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Groups seek to block lease plans for Alaska refuge

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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

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'This is inhumane': Top Democrats erupt with criticism of the possible inclusion of $600 checks at expense of unemployment insurance in the next stimulus package

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US inmate scheduled to be executed tests positive for virus

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Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Biden's victory

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Deputy runs over fleeing Black man in Kansas field

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

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Former DNC leader, mainstay of SC politics Don Fowler dies

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Afghan officials: Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4

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

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Europe's eye on torture in its backyard

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

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

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Kamala Harris ‘deeply disappointed’ by Wall Street Journal piece undermining Dr Jill Biden: ‘It’s not the American way’

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Brazil father mourns son as coronavirus toll rises

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Iran leaders: Biden arrival won't guarantee better relations

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.

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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.

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

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

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In a first, leading Republicans call Biden president-elect

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

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27 Best Coffee Table Books to Buy & Gift This Year

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Trump administration to withhold Medicaid funding from California

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

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Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Biden's victory

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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff

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US angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

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

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US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'

Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.

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Tuesday, 15 December 2020

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

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

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

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McConnell sticks to GOP position on COVID relief

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Biggest snowstorm in years set to target Northeast

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Strip club still open while California vows legal action

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Will Georgia show Democrats ran the wrong campaign against Trump?

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The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free

Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.

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Biden coughs his way through first speech since being confirmed as president-elect: ‘Hand him a glass of water!’

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

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

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

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

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Attorney General Barr reportedly instructed prosecutors not to reveal the Hunter Biden tax probes before the election to keep the DOJ out of politics

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Georgia to audit one county's signatures on ballot envelopes

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After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears

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Moderna vaccine safe and effective, say US experts

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

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Kayleigh McEnany slammed for claiming Biden’s electoral college speech was ‘divisive’

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

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

The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.

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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.

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Monday, 14 December 2020

Bipartisan senators split their coronavirus proposal into 2 bills, both without stimulus checks

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Putin installed a replica of his Moscow office at his beachside retreat so he could pretend to be in the thick of things while shielding from COVID-19, report says

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Report: Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma

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Supermarkets to implement rationing within 24 hours of a run on essential goods being detected

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Man climbs on wing of Alaska Airlines plane departing Las Vegas airport, takes off shoes and socks

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Congress reportedly close to announcing spending bill compromise to avoid shutdown

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Two inmates who escaped a Tennessee prison arrested in South Florida

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‘One of the worst attorneys general in American history’: Criticism of Bill Barr pours in as he resigns

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Explosive-laden boat caused tanker blast in ‘terrorist attack’ off Saudi: state media

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Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler posed for a photo with a former KKK chief - but says she didn't know who he was

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2 Ohio girls who ran away from home together were located states apart - but only one was found safe and alive

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Joseph Epstein wiped from university website after backlash over ‘sexist drivel’ Jill Biden column

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Judge appointed by Trump heard his case to overturn Biden's win, wholly rejected it on the merits

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What are your chances of dying from COVID? This calculator gives you a hint

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

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

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

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

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

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DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

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Netanyahu: 'Business as usual with Iran' will be mistake

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

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.

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Sunday, 13 December 2020

Netanyahu: 'Business as usual with Iran' will be mistake

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Role-playing, planning for earthquakes, mass training: US health care centers prep for arrival of COVID-19 vaccine

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On eve of electoral college cementing Biden victory, Trump says he won't give in

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Trump-appointed judge dismisses 'extraordinary' lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin election in US court

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Sudan's PM visits Ethiopia, as Tigray refugees top 50,000

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Wall Street Journal op-ed telling Jill Biden to drop her 'Dr' title condemned as 'patronizing drivel.' Even the WSJ higher education reporter was disgusted.

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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

What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

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

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

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?

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

Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

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Israel announces full diplomatic relations with Bhutan

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

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The green hydrogen hype

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Relatives make plea for info on Hong Kong detainees in China

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Vandals hit Black churches during weekend pro-Trump rallies

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

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Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities

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Politics updates: Trump vows to veto defense spending bill; 75% of Trump supporters want GOP to keep him 'in power'

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The Latest: More than 4,000 people hospitalized in LA County

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So many angles of Hunter Biden story are ‘hard to explain’: Ric Grenell

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Saturday, 12 December 2020

Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine

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Pfizer's vaccine authorization means 2.9 million high-risk people will get the shot within days - the first step in a 9-month path to normalcy

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Calls grow for wider lockdown as German virus cases rise

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Michigan electors need an armed escort for the journey to the State Capitol to cast their ballots for Joe Biden as angry pro-Trump supporters plan protests

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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned.

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Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?

Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.

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

Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard.

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they?

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

This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America.

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India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support

Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India.

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

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming?

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

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Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab

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

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

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

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Trump Flies Over D.C. Protesters Shouting ‘Destroy the GOP’

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

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

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

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

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Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base

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Friday, 11 December 2020

How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business.

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

Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS.

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GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65

Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death.

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out.

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Turning sounds from around the world into music

Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.

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

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Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation

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

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

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Should Trump receive a COVID vaccine? Health experts say it's a 'no-brainer'

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Michigan state rep. threatens 'Trumpers,' calls on 'soldiers' to 'make them pay'

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ICC prosecutor ready to open investigation into Ukraine

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Germany to allow deportation of Syrians to war-torn homeland if they pose a risk to security

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The Seeds of Hunter Biden’s Current Legal Woes Were Found on His Laptop

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India accuses China of responsibility for border tensions

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Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku

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

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

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Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab

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

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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

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Utah senator blocks national museums for Latinos, women

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.

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

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

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

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

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

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