Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.
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ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
K2, almost the height of Everest, is the world's last major mountain to be topped during winter.
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Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.
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Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.
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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.
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Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.
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Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
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Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
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India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
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Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration.
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.
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Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi.
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Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.
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Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.
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Rules of origin: Why are Percy Pigs a headache for M&S?
Rules of origin are a key part of the UK's trade deal with the EU. What are they?
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Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
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US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.
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Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood sells his recordings to BMG
The company acquires 300 recordings, or "18 hours of drumming", from the Fleetwood Mac founder.
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.
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Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.
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Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.
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Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.
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German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.
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Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa
There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says
It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped.
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling
The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown.
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better
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Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content
The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content.
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan Sundstein, aka "N0tail", has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meng Wanzhou: Bullets sent in mail to Huawei's finance chief
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats.
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Coronavirus: Loganair plans for 'recovery' with Isle of Man routes
Loganair says it hopes to 'ramp up' flights between UK and Isle of Man despite the ongoing pandemic.
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old.
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Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder
It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.
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How did the pilot survive this plane crash?
Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.
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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.
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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.
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Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?
Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?
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Moment Trump impeached for second time
The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.
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Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'
US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.
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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government
The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown.
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Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut
Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says.
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'Covid means we may lose our first home'
First-time buyers are calling on the government to extend a Help to Buy deadline amid Covid-related delays.
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Vaccine confidence: holiday bookings grow among older tourists
Some companies have seen bookings more than double those of last year amongst retirees
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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday
A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare.
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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence.
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder".
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Lockdown Christmas: Pink prosecco and takeaway sales surge
Lidl, Just Eat and Asos say demand for fizz, takeaways and clothes all rose during December.
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Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law
Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term.
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Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row
Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.
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Media billionaire David Barclay dies, aged 86
Together with his twin brother, Sir David built a business empire spanning hotels, retail and newspapers.
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YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month.
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Tesla moves a step closer to launching in India
The electric car maker has registered a company in the country although its future plans remain unclear.
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Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.
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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.
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Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan
The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China.
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask
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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.
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Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.
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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
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Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight
Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations.
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Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'
Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.
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Is seeing your doctor on online working?
The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.
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CEO Secrets: 'I couldn't build a company on my own'
The co-founders of German nutritional drink start-up YFood explain why they rely on each other.
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution.
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Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last-minute' Taiwan visit angers China
The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei.
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Irish mother and baby homes report to be published
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read".
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Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win.
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Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win.
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China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.
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US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.
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Samsung bets on bespoke fridges to lure millennials
The South Korean electronics firm says it is focusing on personalised devices for younger customers.
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Private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.
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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.
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Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know
Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.
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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.
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Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless
The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities.
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Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?
The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable.
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body
A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps
As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language.
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation
Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.
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William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director
William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal.
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Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
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Cryptoasset investing? Be prepared to lose the lot, warns watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority issues a striking warning to investors in unregulated cryptoassets.
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Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore
This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.
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In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave
Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm.
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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.
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Royal Mail: Former Ocado executive named as new boss
Simon Thompson, who has also worked for NHS Test and Trace, will begin his role immediately.
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Dr Martens kickstarts plan to join stock market
The current owner of the footwear brand is considering making shares in the firm available to investors.
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".
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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.
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Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Guinea
Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea.
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Women's Six Nations: Tournament set to be pushed back to April
The 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to be pushed back and start in April because of issues around coronavirus.
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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.
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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.
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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.
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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.
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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'
He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning.
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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.
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Covid: Record number of small firms 'set to close'
Without more help to counter the pandemic, a quarter of a million firms could go, an industry body says.
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Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?
The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production?
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Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims
Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped.
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Cladding flat owners told not to talk to press
The government says a draft agreement saying flat owners need its approval first is "standard".
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Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live.
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Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news
Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia.
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Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet
China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom.
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ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain
From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
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Online retailer Ocado warns of 'missing items' as suppliers cut choice
It said there may be "an increase of missing items and substitutions over the next few weeks."
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CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show
How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year.
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India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test
Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test.
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The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.
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Motorhomes 'missing' after rental firm collapsed
Lenders face big losses after the company went bust owing £7m, while some vehicles are "missing".
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Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says
Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea.
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Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy
President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes.
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Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell
A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move.
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Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp
Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria.
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Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers.
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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?
The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery.
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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine makers meet demand?
India is a big player in global vaccine production - but also one of the worst-hit countries for coronavirus.
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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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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?
The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery.
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Pakistan power cut plunges country into darkness
Officials appeal for calm but warn it could take several hours before electricity is fully restored.
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When driving a tuk-tuk pays more than making art
Papier mache artisans in Kashmir are giving up the dying craft for more lucrative jobs.
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How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers
The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation.
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Pompeo: US to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says contact between officials should no longer be "shackled".
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'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli charged over pro-Trump riots
Jake Angeli, real name Jacob Anthony Chansley, is accused of violent entry and disorderly conduct.
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Storm Filomena: Heavy snowfall closes roads in Madrid
Spain's Interior Minister has said the country was facing "the most intense storm in the last 50 years".
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