The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights.
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
GameStop and AMC: UK trading platform IG stops new trades
The move by one of the UK's biggest trading companies comes amid a price war between amateurs and pros.
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In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city
Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It.
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Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork
Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam.
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Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his
Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy.
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Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets
Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
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'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.
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Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid?
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Asian investors inspired by GameStop surge
Malaysia's Top Glove shares are among those to have seen a big spike in activity from private investors.
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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.
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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street
They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading.
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'
There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names.
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The pilots forced to change career completely
With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen
Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down.
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Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever
The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online.
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Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban
Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday
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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.
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Covid: WHO probe team in China to come out of quarantine
A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.
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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.
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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.
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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.
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British energy firm threatens to seize India government assets
Cairn Energy could take planes and ships from the Indian government after winning a $1.2bn legal dispute.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'
Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand.
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Staycations: Bookings 'coming in thick and fast'
With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life.
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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
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Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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China opens door to Ant Group's stock market debut
Regulators suspended the tech giant's planned listing before ordering a shake-up at the company.
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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.
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Goldman Sachs boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.
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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.
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'
Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests.
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams
Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.
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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.
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CEO Secrets: 'We tried paying everyone the same salary. It failed'
As part of the CEO Secrets series, Calvin Benton discusses his firm Spill's "open" salary policy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.
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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.
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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.
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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 families being together.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.
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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.
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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.
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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.
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Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.
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Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage
The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores.
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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.
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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.
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Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'
Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.
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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'
It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
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Deloitte Football Money League: Pandemic set to cost top clubs over £1.7bn
The coronavirus pandemic will cost Europe's 20 richest football clubs over £1.7bn by the end of this season.
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.
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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
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Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022
How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.
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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.
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Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.
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Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US
Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
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Yellen to be first female US Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary in Senate vote
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Protecting the last wild lions in Africa
Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images.
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Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m
The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff.
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Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.
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North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September.
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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage.
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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the word economic stage.
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Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year.
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Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus.
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'
The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands.
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses.
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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
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Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'
A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Asos joins race for Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge
The online retailer wants to buy the brands, not their shops, suggesting any deal would cost jobs.
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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce on free transfer
Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his free transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.
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Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'
Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP.
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Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira
Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.
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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy.
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JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out
The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.
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Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation.
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McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout.
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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say.
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Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country.
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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
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Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.
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Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US
President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered.
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year
Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them.
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Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
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Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online.
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