Saturday, March 6, 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: The five years separated from her family

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The day before Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is due for release, her husband talks of his hopes and fears.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer found unconscious, documents reveal

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Police have not previously disclosed that Woods lost consciousness in last month's crash in LA.

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Microsoft hack: White House warns of 'active threat' of email attack

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The tech giant says a state-sponsored group operating out of China is breaching email servers.

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Covid-19: US Democrats push ahead with relief plan

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A compromise over unemployment benefit sets the $1.9tn stimulus bill on its path to a final vote.

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Claressa Shields: Boxing history made in Marie-Eve Dicaire fight

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American Claressa Shields beats Marie-Eve Dicaire to make boxing history by becoming first unanimous champion in two weight divisions.

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Amanda Gorman: US poet says security guard labelled her 'suspicious'

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The US poet says she was offered no apology after being confronted while returning home.

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Phulkari: The women saving India's intricate flower embroidery

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Phulkari's existence is under threat from modern embroidery techniques.

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Covid-19: Rapid testing available to all businesses in England

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It is hoped the wider rollout of workplace testing will mean more asymptomatic cases are detected.

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Pope Francis to meet powerful Shia cleric in Iraq

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The pontiff is expected to discuss inter-faith relations on the second day of his historic trip.

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Covid: California to open outdoor attractions in April

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Theme parks and stadiums can accept visitors next month under plans to relax Covid restrictions.

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Rodney King trial: Sketches reveal drama from court

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The George Floyd trial comes 30 years since another influential police brutality case.

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The grit and determination of Myanmar's young rebels

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Opponents of Myanmar's military coup face daily threats and violence, and yet defiance continues.

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Coronavirus: Europe in vaccine race to save summer

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Waiting for a jab and vaccine passport, EU citizens are impatient to get their lives back.

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The mystery American woman wanted in the UK

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Anne Sacoolas faces a US court battle following a road crash that killed British teen Harry Dunn.

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How Kenya's Malindi morphed into 'Little Italy'

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Italian is the lingua franca of Malindi, which can be a culture shock when walking its old Swahili streets.

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Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites

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Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case.

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

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Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

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A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica

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Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.

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Amanpour: Harry and Megan Oprah interview 'won't be an easy ride'

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Christiane Amanpour, the Chief International Anchor of the news channel CNN was interviewed by Oprah in 2005.

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Ros Atkins on: The superpower and the Saudis

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Ros Atkins on US President Joe Biden’s first foreign policy test - how to deal with Saudi Arabia.

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The pizza place with sign language on the menu

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Inside the Washington, DC pizzeria entirely run by deaf or hard-of-hearing employees.

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ICYMI: Underwater art and Covid vaccine celebrations

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A Russian underwater art exhibition, Covid vaccine celebrations and other stories you may have missed.

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Covid-19: Australia asks European Commission to review Italy's vaccine block

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A row with drug firm AstraZeneca has caused Italy to block 250,000 doses to be sent to Australia.

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Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears

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There are concerns about supplies of nickel which are needed for batteries that power most electric cars.

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Budget removed uncertainty for house buyers, says the Halifax

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The UK's largest mortgage lender, the Halifax, says the stamp duty holiday extension was welcome.

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Budget 2021: Frasers Group says business rates package 'near worthless'

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Mike Ashley's group says the package would make it "nearly impossible" to take on ex-Debenhams stores.

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New Zealand earthquakes: 'What happens if there is another one?'

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New Zealanders are still on edge after three tremors trigger tsunami warnings and evacuations.

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Covid: Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to ‘stop whining’ as deaths spike

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Jair Bolsonaro criticises measures to curb Covid-19, a day after Brazil saw a record rise in deaths.

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China rebounds with economic growth target above 6%

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Economic growth last year languished at 2.3%, the country's poorest result in decades.

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Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears

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There are concerns about supplies of nickel - needed for lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars.

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International Women's Day: Illustrating the Covid-19 pandemic

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These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.

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Nalleli Cobo: How a nine-year-old fought an oil company and won

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Nalleli Cobo started suffering from asthma, nosebleeds and headaches.

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New York cinemas reopen but will people come?

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Movie theatres are welcoming back audiences on Friday hoping there is pent-up demand for a night out.

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The Himalayan hazards nobody is monitoring

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Retreating Himalayan glaciers can become hazardous but such dangers are not being monitored, experts say.

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China NPC: China set to overhaul HK electoral system

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The changes will be discussed at China's largest political meeting which kicks off on Friday in Beijing.

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'Baby bust' as US birth rate falls during pandemic

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Nine months after the pandemic began, the birth rate was down in several states.

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Pope due in Iraq despite virus and security risks

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It will be Pope Francis's first international trip since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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New York cinemas reopen but will people come?

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Movie theatres are welcoming back audiences on Friday hoping there is pent-up demand for a night out.

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Inquiry into Amazon rainforest sold on Facebook

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A Supreme Court judge in Brazil orders an investigation following the BBC's report into the trade.

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Covid-19: San Diego zoo apes given experimental vaccine

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The vaccinations were carried out in February after an outbreak among gorillas at the zoo.

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Celebrating the world's largest female afro

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Simone Williams sees her hair, which measures nearly 1.5m in circumference, as a symbol of pride.

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Northern Pacific seastar: The sea intruder causing havoc in Tasmania

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Locals hope removing an introduced starfish can help save an iconic Australian species.

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Budget 2021: Four things that critics say were missing

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Where was the help for the environment, social care, renters, and to cover the future costs of Covid?

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'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'

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The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

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YouTube to lift Trump ban if violence threat falls, says CEO

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Chief executive Susan Wojcicki says there's a way back for the former president on YouTube.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Budget 2021: Inequality set to rise, say campaigners

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Campaign groups say half a million people will fall into poverty because of Rishi Sunak's benefit changes.

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Budget 2021: UK's tax burden to 'reach highest levels since 1960s'

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak says decisions made in his Budget might not be "popular" but are "honest".

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Reddit chief: I was late to spot GameStop stock mania

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Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of a Reddit group taking on the hedge funds.

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Women retirees win £2.7bn for underpaid pensions

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About 200,000 pensions may get top-ups averaging £13,500 after nearly two decades of shortfalls.

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Covid: Germany to approve AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s

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Chancellor Merkel says The EU member is the latest country to reverse its policy on the vaccine's use on older people.

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Box jellyfish: Australian teenager fatally stung on Queensland beach

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It is the first such death from the venomous ocean animal in Australia in 15 years.

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Thai navy rescue four cats from burning ship

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The cats were found huddled together on the sinking vessel when the navy was sent to check the site.

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Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia

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The gaming giant is offloading the Venetian in a $6.25bn deal to invest in Singapore and Macau.

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Linda Reynolds: Australian minister 'regrets' slur on alleged rape victim - PM

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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has not denied calling an alleged rape victim a "lying cow".

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Budget 2021: 'I'm finding it hard to celebrate'

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There's more support for many in the Budget, but for some it still falls short.

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US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress

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Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of "potential threats" from a militia on Thursday.

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Then and now: A 'megadrought' in California

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See how extreme weather has affected an crucial reservoir in California.

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LeBron James: NBA superstar's evolution from high school prodigy

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This is the story of LeBron James, the high school phenomenon who turned three failing franchises into NBA-winning teams.

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Twin sisters worth millions thanks to female gamers

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The Nakajima twins develop games for women and three-quarters of their workforce are female.

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Covid: Biden condemns ‘Neanderthal thinking’ behind lifting of mask rules

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The US president criticises the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Texas and Mississippi.

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Why are QAnon believers obsessed with 4 March?

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Believers are using an old, irrelevant law to herald the supposed return to power of Donald Trump.

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Argentina: Can one country's change of abortion law alter a continent?

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Pro-choice activists hope Argentina's legalisation of abortion will bring about change elsewhere.

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'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'

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The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sharad Bobde: Calls for top India judge to quit over 'atrocious' rape remarks

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Sharad Bobde asked a rape suspect if he would marry his accuser and seemed to justify marital rape.

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Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London

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The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including locally-sourced milk and desserts.

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How can we make washing machines last?

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Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.

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Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet 'shouldn't be there'

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Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.

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Fisherman in Kenya swap petrol outboard motors for electric engines

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Fishermen on Lake Victoria in Kenya have begun using some of Africa’s first electric fishing boats.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Academics face battle over pension scheme deficit

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Trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme say contributions must rise steeply.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: BBC reporter Girmay Gebru freed by military

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Girmay Gebru is freed without charge after being detained in the conflict-hit Tigray region on Monday.

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Covid: Joe Biden promises vaccines will be available for every US adult by end of May

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The US president brings forward full supply by two months and urges people to take the vaccine.

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'Exceptional' 15th-Century bowl unearthed at US yard sale

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A small bowl bought for $35 last year is set to be auctioned for between $300,000 and $500,000.

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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

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The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.

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How US nuclear missiles found a base in Scotland

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The controversial US nuclear submarines operated for more than 30 years and has a lasting legacy.

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How can we make washing machines last?

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Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.

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DNA Family Secrets: What happened to Bill's father?

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Seventy-five-year-old Bill has never met his dad, but he's about to discover life-changing answers.

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Covid-19: Dolly Parton marks vaccination with Jolene rewrite

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Singing to the tune of her hit song Jolene, the county star, 75, promotes coronavirus vaccinations.

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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

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The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.

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Covid: Qantas launches 'mystery flights' to boost tourism

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Airlines in the region are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

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Christian Porter: Australian attorney general denies rape allegation

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Attorney General Christian Porter says he strongly rejects an allegation he raped a girl in 1988.

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Covid: Qantas launches 'mystery flights' to boost tourism

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Airlines in the region are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

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Tiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks

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How the golfing champion has made a career out of overcoming adversity and scandal.

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Rio Tinto chief to step down over cave destruction

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The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine last year.

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Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to moon

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Yusaku Maezawa says he will pay for the entire trip, so those who come onboard will fly for free.

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Rio Tinto chief to step down over cave destruction

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The 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine last year.

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Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover sends stunning images

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Amazing images as Nasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars and seeks signs of past microbial life.

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The deadly job of protecting DR Congo's Virunga National Park

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In the past year, more than 20 rangers have been killed defending Africa's oldest national park.

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Why many in Russia are reluctant to have Sputnik vaccine

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Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against Covid is in worldwide demand, but many Russians remain unsure.

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The couples accused of destroying Japan's families

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An archaic Japanese law requires married couples to adopt the same surname, but many are asking why.

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Some UK arrivals 'still waiting' for quarantine Covid tests

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International arrivals from countries not on the UK's "red list" must take two Covid tests during quarantine.

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'Find people who complement your weaknesses'

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Amber Atherton, boss of tech firm Zyper, says you need staff who are good at things you might not be.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Angelina Jolie sells Winston Churchill painting for record £7m

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The Tower Of The Koutoubia Mosque, owned by the actress, is sold to an unidentified buyer.

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Poland activists acquitted over LGBT Virgin Mary

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Three women, who faced up to two years in jail, were found not guilty of offending religious feelings.

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Energy firms overcharged one million switching customers

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Households were overcharged by a total of £7.2m when they should have been protected from price rises.

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UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide

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An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.

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Migrating flamingos turn Mumbai lakes into 'sea of pink'

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Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.

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The new voice of The Simpsons character Dr Julius Hibbert

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Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy.

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Nigeria school abduction: Hundreds of girls released by gunmen

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A group of nearly 300 girls are released after they were abducted from their school last week.

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Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles

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Volvo is only going to sell electric cars by 2030, the Swedish firm says.

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Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles

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Volvo is only going to sell electric cars by 2030, the Swedish firm says.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan

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The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan

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The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.

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Covid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns

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A top health expert says highly contagious variants of the virus pose a "real threat" to the US.

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Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector

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The funds will be aimed at helping museums, theatres and galleries in England reopen once restrictions ease.

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Michael Gudinski: Australian music industry icon dies aged 68

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The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia.

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Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020

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Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.

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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom'

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Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them.

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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica

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Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.

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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics

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A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.

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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for

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Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari'

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Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, told the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".

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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error'

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Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.

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Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business'

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Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.

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Palestinian 'Techno Queen' Sama' Abdulhadi faces court over shrine event

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DJ Sama' Abdulhadi is facing a court hearing following a music event near a West Bank holy site.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

PM Narendra Modi gets Covid jab as India scales up vaccination

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The country has opened vaccination for people above the age of 60 and those who have co-morbidities.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history at WTO

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The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO.

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Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges

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Ms Suu Kyi was told she faces fresh charges a month after she was detained during a military coup.

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Topshop: What happened after the shutters closed?

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The pandemic is changing the jobs market. What happens to young and old trying to find work?

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'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history

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The director of Nomadland has made history, and become the second woman to ever win the award.

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In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet

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Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Chinese investment in Australia plummets 61%

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The drop reflects tougher foreign investment laws and the effects of Covid-19.

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Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate

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The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

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Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy

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A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

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Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts

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Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

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Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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Covid: The front-line doctor photographing the pandemic

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Dr Scott Kobner has been documenting the fight to save lives in America's worst-hit county.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

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A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands

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A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

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On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs

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The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future.

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Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs

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A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.

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Apprenticeships levy 'has failed on every measure', says HR body

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The professional body for HR said apprenticeship starts have fallen and far fewer have gone to young people.

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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

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With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

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A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

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Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference

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The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease

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But Rishi Sunak says he wants "to be honest" with the public about the shock suffered by the economy.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

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Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

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Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

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The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

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Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

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The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

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New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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Budget 2021: £5bn fund for High Street to recover from Covid

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It comes as the chancellor warns of "enormous strains" on the public purse ahead of next week's Budget.

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

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Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

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The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

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A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

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A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

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Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

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A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

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President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

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The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

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Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

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The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

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A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

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The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

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While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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