The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching
The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change.
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Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum
Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday.
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Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths
The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage.
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Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings
The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks.
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Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar
Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head.
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US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem
Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes.
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ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself
An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed.
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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?
A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.
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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga.
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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards.
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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia
The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.
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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing
All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.
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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.
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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.
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Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.
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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.
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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader
Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Cumbria coal mine: 'Increased controversy' prompts public inquiry
Ministers were warned the proposal is damaging the UK's reputation ahead of a major climate summit.
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Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968.
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UK economy shrank 2.9% in January amid lockdown
Official figures show the UK's gross domestic product is 9% smaller than before the Covid pandemic.
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Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown
Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise.
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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.
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Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed.
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Grab seeks US listing with $40bn valuation: report
The fast-growing company operates the dominant ride-hailing app across much of South East Asia.
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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.
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Covid-19: Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after blood clot fears
The delay comes after a number of countries, including Denmark and Norway, suspended use of the jab.
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De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims
Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.
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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.
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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions
Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.
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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.
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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?
What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long.
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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.
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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.
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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique
A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.
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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.
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Households 'buy 3.2 million pets in lockdown'
Many have bought pets in response to social isolation, but there are concerns about animal welfare.
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Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.
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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.
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Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing
The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account.
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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral
A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Rolls-Royce plunges into the red on air travel hit
The aircraft-engine maker's boss says 2020 was an "unprecedented" year after the collapse in air travel.
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Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections
Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted.
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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.
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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.
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Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.
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Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.
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Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism
Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says.
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