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Friday, April 30, 2021
Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees
The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Google’s Plan for the Future of Work: Privacy Robots and Balloon Walls
By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Cayce Clifford from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3nAd5R9
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100 U.S. colleges will require vaccinations to attend in-person classes in the fall.
By Cierra S. Queen and Jordan Allen from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3vwLMK1
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India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dCfeXU
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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nCR...
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gNcWIG...
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QOryN8...
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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vxA...
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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state. from BBC News - World https:...
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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen? from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vjlQl...
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Florida Republicans Pass Voting Limits in Broad Elections Bill
By Patricia Mazzei and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3xyuRZv
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India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3v...
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New world news from Time: More Than 100 Injured in Stampede at Israeli Religious Festival
(JERUSALEM) — A stampede broke out early Friday at a Jewish religious gathering attended by tens of thousands of people in norther...
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Dozens killed in stampede at Jewish festival in Israel
Israel's emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aOf3rG
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Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3e...
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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xDTq...
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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vzP1AH ...
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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xKYAi6
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Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3e0...
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El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3e1Kh...
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Fans jubilant after Britney Spears news to address to court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court. from BBC News - World https:/...
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New world news from Time: In His Speech to Congress, Joe Biden Sets Out a Vision for ‘Competition, Not Conflict’ With China
It was a speech heavy on domestic policy, detailing ambitious plans to revamp American infrastructure, education, jobs and healthc...
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Cuomo Aides Spent Months Hiding Nursing Home Death Toll
By J. David Goodman, Jesse McKinley and Danny Hakim from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3eCpWOB
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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3xunTES
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Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again". from BBC News - World h...
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West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3s...
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China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration. from BBC News - World https://b...
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New world news from Time: India’s COVID-19 Crisis Is Spiraling Out of Control. It Didn’t Have to Be This Way
Dusk is falling in the Indian capital, and the acrid smell of burning bodies fills the air. It’s the evening of April 26, and at a ...
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://b...
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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil. from BBC News - World https...
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vxe...
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC N...
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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3u0WcBy ...
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Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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New world news from Time: Asia’s Economies Are Set to Rebound From COVID-19 Faster Than the U.S. or Europe – If They Can Step Up Vaccine Rollouts
Asia’s reward for effectively tackling the COVID-19 pandemic will be some of the fastest economic growth in the world in 2021. Bu...
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