The Lebanese militant group was accused of being behind a massive seizure of amphetamines in Italy.
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Saturday, January 9, 2021
Thousands attend Black Nazarene mass in Philippines
Normally millions of people would line the streets, but this year - due to Covid - things looked different.
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Europe's slow start: How many people have had the Covid vaccine?
As countries look to quickly vaccinate people, BBC reporters explain what's happening across Europe.
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Woman in viral video arrested after falsely accusing black teenager
Miya Ponsetto was caught on video falsely accusing the 14-year-old boy of stealing her phone.
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Indonesia passenger plane missing after take-off
A Boeing 737 goes missing after take-off in Indonesia, believed to be carrying more than 50 passengers.
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Storm Filomena: Spain sees 'exceptional' snowfall
More than half the country is on red alert with more snow expected to fall on Saturday.
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Fire at India hospital ward kills 10 newborn babies
Seven infants are rescued by staff as the blaze engulfs a ward at a facility in Maharashtra state.
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Kim Jong-un pledges to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong-un calls the US his "biggest enemy" while plans for a nuclear submarine are nearly complete.
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Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler
Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies.
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Capitol riots: Black Americans decry police double standards
Black Americans say the police response at US Capitol puts "white privilege" on full display.
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Capitol riots: The hunt to identify and arrest Capitol rioters
The FBI is appealing to the public for help in bringing rioters to justice. Will this approach work?
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Covid: Locked-down women turn to pills amid Malta abortion ban
Malta has the EU's strictest abortion ban - but pressure is growing to ease it.
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The Burundian refugee soap maker who is fighting coronavirus in Kenya
Chemistry student Innocent Havyarimana started a thriving business in a Kenyan refugee camp.
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Sex workers say 'defunding Pornhub' puts their livelihoods at risk
Credit card companies are blocking payments to adult site Pornhub, which is hitting sex workers' earnings.
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Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account
The social media giant says the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence".
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Belgium after Brexit: How the change will affect popular exports
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.
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A night at India's largest farmers' protest
Thousands of farmers have been camped outside the national capital for nearly two months now.
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Friday, January 8, 2021
South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus.
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Asos to create 2,000 jobs at new Lichfield centre
The site in Lichfield will employ 2,000 people over the next three years, the fashion group says.
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Climate change: 2020 in a dead heat for world's warmest year
Satellite data shows that 2020 and 2016 are essentially tied as the hottest years since records began.
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Marks & Spencer sees festive sales slump
Modest growth in food sales fails to offset big declines in the retailer's clothing division.
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Capitol riots: Americans ‘shocked’ and ‘disgusted’
We asked people around the US how they responded to the chaotic scenes from the US Capitol.
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WhatsApp and Facebook to share data
Users in Europe and the UK must accept new terms to use the service, but will not see data rule changes.
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New Zealand: Woman dies in rare suspected shark attack
Shark attacks are rare in the country and it is thought to be the first such death since 2013.
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Brexit: Problems grow at UK ports with backlogs and delays
Many retailers believe they will be paying taxes on exports of goods that are not fully made in Britain.
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Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up
The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company to develop self-driving vehicles.
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Phone footage reveals chaotic scenes inside US Capitol
When Trump supporters stormed the Capitol they took out their cameras to record the chaos inside.
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Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up
The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company as it looks to build its own vehicles.
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Building frozen castles at China's Harbin Ice Festival
Towering ice structures feature at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.
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Covid: The challenge in speeding up France's vaccination drive
As France seeks to speed up its coronavirus vaccination programme, it battles fear and distrust.
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Capitol riot: Trump commits to 'orderly' transition of power
His statement came amid reports that an officer injured in the Capitol protests had died.
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Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Bali bombing 'mastermind' released early from jail
The terrorist attacks in 2002 in Indonesia killed 202 people, mostly Australians.
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'My new life with a stranger's face'
Robert's face transplant was a medical miracle - his recovery since is a remarkable test of faith and identity.
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Marion Ramsey: Police Academy and Broadway star dies at 73
Ramsey was loved by fans for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series.
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Covid: Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown over single infection
The Australian city will begin a three-day lockdown after a cleaner contracted the UK virus variant.
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US Capitol riot: 'It was like a zombie movie'
Photographer Jim Lo Scalzo captured the chaos when a mob of President Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol.
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'Why I quit my job after my home burned down'
After surviving a bushfire that destroyed his house, Jack quit his job to become a climate activist.
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Coronavirus: Arrivals in England and will soon need negative test
The new measures are expected to come into effect in England early next week amid rising infections.
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Employment: Demand for UK workers 'picks up' in December
But firms may be hesitant to take on permanent staff during the Covid crisis, new research suggests.
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Food waste: 'I'll have to throw away £6,000-worth of milk'
While restaurants and shops have been given tax breaks, firms that supply them fear for the future.
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
'New York is not dead, but it is on life support'
Has the coronavirus pandemic hurt America's fragile urban revival - or killed it?
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Sainsbury's Christmas sales rise despite smaller turkeys
Families had smaller gatherings, but sales still rose 9.3% in the Christmas trading period, it says.
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Ryanair cuts flight schedule amid new lockdowns
The airline warns few, if any, flights will operate to or from Ireland or the UK from the end of January.
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Brexit: UK-Ireland lorry traffic at Holyhead port slumps
Lorry traffic between Holyhead and Dublin is down to about one-third of usual capacity.
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How a Trump rally turned deadly at the Capitol
A ceremony meant to showcase a peaceful power transfer turns into a dark day. Here are the key moments.
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Hong Kong national security law: Activists say arrests confirm worst fears
Activists say their worst fears about the Beijing-imposed national security law have been confirmed.
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Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic
The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding.
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Capitol siege: Congress resumes election session after deadly riot
Lawmakers meet to certify Joe Biden's election win as officials confirm four deaths at the Capitol.
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Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic
The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding.
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How six brothers - and their lions - terrorised a Libyan town
The Kani brothers presided over a reign of terror in the Libyan town of Tarhuna - now their crimes are being revealed.
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Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance
A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.
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'New York is not dead, but it is on life support'
Has the coronavirus pandemic hurt America's fragile urban revival - or killed it?
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NYSE in a spin over Chinese telecoms delistings
The New York stock exchange has sparked confusion over its reversal on ejecting the three firms.
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Trump blocked from Twitter for 12 hours after appeal to rioters
Twitter says if he does not delete three tweets he will not be allowed back on the platform.
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Millionaire French hotel owner to testify in kidnap trial
Jacqueline Veyrac, 80, will give evidence in France over a botched attempt to kidnap her for ransom.
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Little action at Trump auction for Arctic oil rights
An Alaska state agency emerged as the main bidder at the sale, which was opposed by environmentalists.
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British Gas staff start five-day strike over pay
Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout.
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Government vows to end complex leasehold costs
The proposals should help those with shorter leases fearing bills of many thousands of pounds.
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Lockdown: 'I've borrowed £4m just to remain closed'
The new lockdown has pushed pubs and restaurants into yet more debt, some of which may never be repaid.
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Social media giants remove Trump video
YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations.
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Elon Musk's guide to getting ahead in business
Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet.
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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry
Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare.
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Streets of Beijing back to life after Covid
The BBC asks people in Beijing whether they think their economy's recovered from the Covid pandemic.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Neil Young sells song rights in '$150m' deal
Investment company Hipgnosis buys a half share of 1,180 songs by the Canadian folk rocker.
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Dr Dre: Rap legend in hospital after brain aneurysm
The hip-hop star and producer says he is "doing great" and "getting excellent care".
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Bird flu: India to cull poultry amid fears of virus
Avian flu was has so far been detected in wild geese, crows and ducks in various parts of the country.
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Covid: WHO team investigating virus origins denied entry to China
Visas had not been cleared for team members already en route to probe the origins of the virus.
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US Congress set to certify Joe Biden victory amid protests
Donald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat.
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Can rebel Republicans overturn the election?
Congress is in the spotlight as it meets in a joint session this week to count the electoral votes.
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Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon
The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists.
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M&S signs call to action over Uighur forced labour
M&S said it was important to encourage other companies to examine their clothing supply chains .
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Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon
The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists.
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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps
The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.
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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps
The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.
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National security law: Mass arrests in Hong Kong 'over primary vote'
Leader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion.
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Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers
Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19.
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The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: Six months of traffic woe in Nigeria
Commuters in Nigeria's most populous city have been dealing with the partial closure of a busy link.
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US election 2020: The people who still believe Trump won
A distrust of the electoral process among Trump supporters could have implications for the nation.
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Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river
Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Arrivals in UK could soon need negative test
The government says it is considering the move to prevent the virus spreading "across the UK border".
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UK new car registrations in 2020 sink to 30-year low
New 2020 car registrations sink to a 30-year low and see biggest one-year drop since the Second World War
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Covid: 12 life tasks in lockdown - what has changed?
From registering a birth to getting a plumber. not everything is the same as during the first lockdown.
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FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'
FTSE 100 bosses will earn more in the first three days of this week than the average workers' annual wage.
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CEO Secrets: 'Try bartering to kickstart your business'
The boss of an advertising screens company says he used barter to get a prime London office location.
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Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril
The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.
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A tourist, in Afghanistan?
Conflict has made Afghanistan an unlikely tourist destination, but a blogger is bucking the trend.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Morrisons' sales boosted by early Christmas shopping
The supermarket saw strong trading over the key Christmas period, with a big jump in sales of champagne.
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Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated
Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers.
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Covid: Japan's top sumo wrestler infected with coronavirus
Hakuho, the Mongolian-born grand champion, has tested positive for the virus.
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Cyclone Imogen: Downgraded storm brings flood warnings to Queensland
The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger.
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Singapore reveals Covid tracing data is available to police
Reversing earlier assurances, officials say tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations.
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Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated
Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers.
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South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran
Iran says it seized the South Korean-flagged tanker and detained its crew over pollution violations.
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Georgia Senate: Biden and Trump rally voters on eve of poll
The results of Tuesday's Senate races will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber.
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Georgia Senate: ‘I've never seen this energy before'
All eyes are on the Senate runoff in Georgia, a key race that could help define Biden's presidency.
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NYSE scraps plans to delist Chinese telecoms giants
The New York Stock Exchange has made a U-turn following "further consultation" with regulators.
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Mexican fisherman 'dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists'
Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California.
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Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown
Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown.
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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'
An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.
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New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'
A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic.
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South Korea: Child rapist's release sparks demand for change
The release of a child rapist has South Korea in uproar with calls to toughen legislation.
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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry
Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare.
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Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021
A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead.
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UK 'cannot duck' post-Covid inequalities
A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.
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Proud Boys leader 'arrested for burning BLM flag'
Enrique Tarrio was detained as he entered the city ahead of a pro-Trump protest this week.
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Republican Lauren Boebert vows to carry handgun to Congress
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert released a video pledging to carry her handgun in Washington DC.
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Senator Ted Cruz on Donald Trump: Then and now
Over the years the Texas senator has gone from Trump's biggest foe to one of his most loyal allies.
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New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'
A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic.
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6,561 metal flowers: One man's Covid tribute
Geert van der Vossen, a Swedish artist, has created a floral tribute to the country's thousands of coronavirus patients.
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Monday, January 4, 2021
Coronavirus: French government vows to speed up vaccinations
A week into mass vaccinations France has inoculated fewer than 1,000 - far behind Germany.
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Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and Charlie's Angel, dies at 65
The US actress also played Sheena: Queen of the Jungle and had a recurring role on That '70's Show.
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FTSE 100 rallies amid Covid vaccine rollout
Shares surge on the first day of trading in 2021 as the rollout of the second vaccine gets under way.
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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge
The Wikileaks founder is wanted in the US over the publication of thousands of classified documents.
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Iran 'resumes enriching uranium to 20% purity at Fordo facility'
It is the country's most significant breach yet of its 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Circus ring mistress 'grateful' for food banks in lockdown
Olympia Posirca never thought she would have to rely on food banks but is grateful that they got her through 2020.
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Nóra Quoirin: Coroner records schoolgirl jungle death as 'misadventure'
London schoolgirl Nóra Quoirin, 15, went missing on a family holiday to the Malaysian rainforest.
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Fiat Chrysler and PSA merger faces final hurdle
The deal will create the world's fourth biggest car maker and lead to major savings for the new group.
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Fiat Chrysler and PSA merger faces final hurdle
The deal will create the world's fourth biggest car maker and lead to major savings for the new group.
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Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab
The locally-produced Covaxin jab was approved on Sunday before completion of third stage trials.
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Alarm as South Korea sees more deaths than births
This has raised fresh alarm in a country which already has the world's lowest birth rate.
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MGM Resorts 'looking' to buy' Ladbrokes owner Entain
The move is the latest attempt by a casino operator to move into the online gambling business.
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Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages
The government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger's border with Mali.
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On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo
Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham goes out with UN peacekeepers.
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Why I'm feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021
The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.
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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'
An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.
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The K-pop inspired band that challenged gender norms in Kazakhstan
With their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many.
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Covid-19: Are pandemics the new normal?
After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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India coronavirus: The mums who became pandemic chefs
India's grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs.
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'Furlough mums and dads while schools are off' says TUC
Trades unions urge bosses to support parents trying to balance work and childcare.
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Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top - and stayed there
The Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden's agenda.
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US election: Trump tells Georgia election official to 'find' votes to overturn Biden win
The US president pressures Brad Raffensperger in an audio recording released by the Washington Post.
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Man rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru
Flash floods caused extensive damage across the city of Arequipa.
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Sunday, January 3, 2021
Pakistan coal miners kidnapped and killed in IS attack
The miners, who were members of a minority Shia community, were kidnapped by militants and killed.
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Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, says UN
Bangassou is the latest city to be taken by rebels, the UN says, over allegations of election fraud.
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Covid: Sweden official defends Christmas trip to Canary Islands
Dan Eliasson, head of the civil contingencies agency, flew to the Canary Islands to see his daughter.
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Edinburgh's giant pandas may 'return to China' over Covid losses
Lockdown losses mean renewing the 10-year contract to lease Yang Guang and Tian Tian may be unaffordable.
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Sahel conflict: Two French soldiers killed in Mali
It brings the number of French troops killed in the Sahel conflict against Islamist militants to 50.
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Policeman buys family food instead of arresting them for shoplifting
The officer paid for the needy women's food instead of charging them for shoplifting.
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Ryan Garcia stops Luke Campbell after surviving knockdown in Dallas
Mexican-American Ryan Garcia gets up from the canvas to stop Britain's Luke Campbell with a body shot in Dallas, Texas.
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Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca
It aims to inoculate some 300m people this year in one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns.
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Veteran US broadcaster Larry King 'hospitalised with Covid'
The 87-year-old reporter has been in a Los Angeles hospital for over a week, US media report.
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Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia and Sudan have fallen out over al-Fashaga
A border dispute has led to armed clashes, deepening fears about insecurity in the region.
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‘My husband’s ashes are still unscattered, but we're doing OK’
Sophie Townsend lost her husband - and father of her children - to cancer. But in time their lives returned to an even(ish) keel.
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Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks
The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali.
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Covid: How the war on the virus attacked freedom in Asia
Lockdowns and harsh laws meant to fight the virus have also seen governments quash dissent.
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Racism in ballet: Black dancer's 'humiliation' at racist comments
Chloé Lopes Gomes says she faced humiliating racial harassment while being a ballet dancer in Berlin.
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Covid-19: Impact on Israel
The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic.
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Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?
From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year.
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Pierre Cardin: French fashion designer buried in Paris
The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday.
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