Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oz551p ...
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36vZXoF
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Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'
Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds. from BBC News - Worl...
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New world news from Time: Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Detained, Sparking Fears of a Military Coup
Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other leading figures from the ruling National League for Democracy were detained b...
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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MET65t
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://...
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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c...
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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ywy...
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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oCmKoY
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3j6...
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Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BB...
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Have US police departments become too militarised?
President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract
Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's c...
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Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM
We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says. from BBC News - Worl...
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Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MnK1...
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Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive
Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial
Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rdcq...
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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cq7pFD
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When a hospital refrigerator in Seattle broke, nurses gave 1,600 vaccine shots to anyone they could find.
By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3pBx4im
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The Silicon Valley Start-Up That Caused Wall Street Chaos
By Nathaniel Popper, Matt Phillips, Kate Kelly and Tara Siegel Bernard from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3r6PEzf
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G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars
By Neal E. Boudette and Coral Davenport from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3tc9US0
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Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'
Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers
"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World http...
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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://...
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36o9...
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'
The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". from BBC News - World https:/...
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Republican Ties to Extremist Groups Are Under Scrutiny
By Luke Broadwater and Matthew Rosenberg from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MH8Q7G
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The ‘Roaring Kitty’ Rally: How a Reddit User and His Friends Roiled the Markets
By Nathaniel Popper and Kellen Browning from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2NO1pfM
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Legal Pressure on Trump Increases With Judge’s Order in Fraud Inquiry
By Ed Shanahan and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/39u8B91
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In Afghanistan, Follow the White High-Tops and You’ll Find the Taliban
By Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Fahim Abed and Jim Huylebroek from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2YuYz16
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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3j3KscS
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican
Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ravUe...
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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - Wo...
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Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'
Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p...
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Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L2h...
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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". from BBC News - World https://b...
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Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest
A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MaeCPE...
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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cnn7Bj
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
N.Y. Severely Undercounted Virus Deaths in Nursing Homes, Report Says
By Jesse McKinley and Luis Ferré-Sadurní from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3cfRsBY
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Novavax’s Vaccine Works Well — Except on Variant First Found in South Africa
By Katie Thomas, Carl Zimmer and Sharon LaFraniere from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/36j6NxK
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G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035
By Neal E. Boudette and Coral Davenport from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2KYq0NL
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McConnell Was Done With Trump. His Party Said Not So Fast.
By Nicholas Fandos and Jonathan Martin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Mi4jJ7
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Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues
More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pv...
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Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies
Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L2t...
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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?
The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - World https...
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Ella Emhoff Gets a Major Modeling Contract
By Vanessa Friedman and Jessica Testa from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/39sr5qv
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Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China
The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M4z8k...
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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oxilU...
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Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Mdry7g
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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands
The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ow...
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Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ptF...
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Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal
The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Covid-19: Novavax vaccine shows 89% efficacy in UK trials
The Novavax jab is the first to show it is effective against the UK variant of the virus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KWHv0T
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Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder
The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3iYsl...
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Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'
Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36i...
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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36lmbK5
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
U.S. faces heightened threats from violent domestic extremists after Capitol attack, Homeland Security says.
By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3t11HzX
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Who’s Making All Those Scam Calls?
By Yudhijit Bhattacharjee from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/3iUEniF
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Biden, Emphasizing Job Creation, Signs Sweeping Climate Actions
By Lisa Friedman, Coral Davenport and Christopher Flavelle from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/3ch7R9a
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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis
Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3psask...
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Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot
The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qT3V...
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‘Dumb Money’ Is on GameStop, and It’s Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game
By Matt Phillips and Taylor Lorenz from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3iU7vqv
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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?
The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader
A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3i...
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What tech can the US president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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New world news from Time: The Biden Administration Is Already Calling on China to Do More on Climate Change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry wants the world to know the U.S. is humble as it rejoins the international conver...
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Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers
Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict
Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3okY...
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Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis
President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39mx...
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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ciemZp
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy
The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy. from BBC News - Wo...
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Capitol Police chief apologizes for security failures during the assault, including a delay in calling for Guard troops.
By Luke Broadwater, Emily Cochrane and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3iRShlS
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Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal
Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M8KyUf ...
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US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39nRPbT
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Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - World https://...
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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. from BBC News - World http...
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Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline
President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ols8gf
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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their famil...
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?
The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became ...
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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3om22...
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Monday, January 25, 2021
As Trump Seeks to Remain a Political Force, New Targets Emerge
By Maggie Haberman and Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39juubb
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