Friday, November 20, 2020

Coronavirus: CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

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The warning comes as US virus cases soar past 11.6 million, and the country records 250,000 deaths.

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Remembering the Nuremberg trials 75 years on

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Fergal Keane looks at their legacy and speaks to a Holocaust survivor, a prosecutor and the son of a defendant.

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US election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing

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Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office.

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Covid has 'devastating' impact on gender equality

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Britain could slip back in terms of workplace equality, but there are signs of hope, a charity says.

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TUC: Young people saw record job losses this summer

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More under-24s made redundant in three months than the whole of 2019, analysis finds.

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Thousands join anti-government protests across Colombia

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Demonstrators call for healthcare improvements and a minimum wage for unemployed people.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

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Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals.

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ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach

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Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest.

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Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

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Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic.

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President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

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Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals.

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Vietnam economy is Asia's shining star during Covid

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The South East Asian nation has benefited from the working from home electronics boom

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Masahiko Kondo: Japanese singer suspended over extra-marital affair

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The talent firm said Masahiko Kondo's "thoughtless" behaviour warranted "strict punishment".

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Thailand protesters drench police headquarters with paint

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The police headquarters in Bangkok was defaced a day after violent clashes left dozens injured.

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Ethiopia crisis: Arrest warrants for officers amid Tigray fighting

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Dozens of army officers are accused of links with the region's ruling party as federal troops advance.

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Intubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff

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This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him.

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Coronavirus: The realities of schooling in rural Brazil

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The pandemic has thrown up unique challenges for teachers and students in Latin America.

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The human cost of Australia's illegal 'robo' hunt for welfare cheats

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The "Robodebt" scheme aimed to find welfare cheats but wrongly accused hundreds of thousands of people.

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Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

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There is "credible evidence" that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds.

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Hong Kong: UK and allies express 'serious concern' over China's policies

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The "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong.

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EU faces challenge from three states to Covid budget

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EU leaders will meet via video, with Hungary and Poland objecting to funds being tied to rule of law.

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Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas

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Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas

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Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home

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It's been 10 years since New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster, and families of victims still feel raw.

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Covid: Dr Fauci asks families to weigh up risks over US Thanksgiving

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The top US infectious diseases expert asks Americans to weigh up the risks of travelling to see family.

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Apprentice redundancy numbers rise: 'I was devastated'

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Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show.

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Coronavirus: 'We need to know if we can re-open on 3 December’

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Struggling businesses says they want more clarity about what happens when lockdown ends.

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Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

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The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models.

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Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

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The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple.

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Yazidis appoint new spiritual leader in Iraq - in pictures

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The religious minority group suffered harsh persecution under Islamic State (IS) group control.

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US election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?

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The US elections in 2020 cost a record $14bn. BBC Reality Check takes a look at who paid this and how it was spent

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city list

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Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact.

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Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city club

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Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact.

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Covid-19: South Australia to enter 'circuit breaker' lockdown

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State officials say a "six day pause" on all community activity is crucial to curbing the virus' spread.

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Covid-19: Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials'

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A study suggests that one of China's vaccines shows a quick immune response.

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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

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The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility.

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Trump fires election security official who contradicted him

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Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation.

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Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

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Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, who performed airborne stunts around the world.

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India tiger awaits mate after 'longest' 3,0000km journey

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The tiger travelled 3,000km in nine months, the furthest a big cat is known to have walked in India.

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Brexit: What's happening and what comes next?

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Covid-19 and the US election have dominated headlines, but Brexit crunch time is approaching fast.

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After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?

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The incoming president must decide whether to change course - but his options might be limited.

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Asia's forgotten musical gems rediscovered on vinyl

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Long-lost classics are gaining a new audience on vinyl, as Asia's forgotten music is rediscovered.

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Shift to electric cars will need 'Herculean' effort, says industry

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A plan to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be very challenging, the industry says.

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CEO Secrets: 'Ask your investors for a yes or no'

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Ryan Edwards, creator of Audoo, a system that logs songs played in public, gives his business advice.

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Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

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With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain.

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Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: US to drop charges against Mexican ex-minister

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Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was arrested in Los Angeles last month and charged with drug trafficking.

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The loyalty oath keeping Rwandans abroad in check

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Leaked footage fuels allegations of an aggressive crackdown on Rwandan "critics" in the diaspora.

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'I can't let go of my remaining embryos'

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Two mothers describe the painful process of ending embryo storage.

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Coronavirus: Five signs that show how bad El Paso's outbreak is

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The west Texan county has become the nation's latest Covid-19 hotspot. Here's a closer look.

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Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback

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An Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms.

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'Newsmax does not want to become Trump TV'

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But CEO Chris Ruddy hopes the president will be on the conservative news outlet "quite a bit" after the White House.

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Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

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The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts.

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