Sunday, January 3, 2021

Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks

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The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali.

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Covid: How the war on the virus attacked freedom in Asia

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Lockdowns and harsh laws meant to fight the virus have also seen governments quash dissent.

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Racism in ballet: Black dancer's 'humiliation' at racist comments

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ChloƩ Lopes Gomes says she faced humiliating racial harassment while being a ballet dancer in Berlin.

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Covid-19: Impact on Israel

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The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic.

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Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?

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From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year.

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Pierre Cardin: French fashion designer buried in Paris

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The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday.

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Saturday, January 2, 2021

Boat carrying 20 people goes missing between Bahamas and Florida

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The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea.

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Mauricio Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen Paris St-Germain?

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Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Ballague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

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The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

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The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

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Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algeria leader cleared of charges

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Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office.

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Norway landslide: Second body found as rescuers search Gjerdrum site

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Eight people are still missing following the landslide that destroyed homes in the village of Ask.

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Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel as head coach

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Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

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Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite Covid pandemic

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Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019.

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NFL's Johnson on aim to make oceans clean

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Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson says "we need to do a better job at making our oceans clean" as he explains why he is using his shoes to spread awareness of ocean conservation.

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Sourav Ganguly: Former India captain stable after cardiac arrest

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is in a stable condition after having a "mild cardiac arrest" on Saturday.

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Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit

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Five India players are isolating as a precaution after a video shows them eating indoors at a restaurant in Australia.

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Campbell v Garcia: Instagram fame, Ferraris, Canelo and the gritty win that's missing

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Ryan Garcia has been picked out as the most marketable athlete in boxing but what must the Instagram hit do to win over doubters?

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Illegal French New Year rave shut down

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Police say they clashed with attendees while attempting to break up the event in Brittany.

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Australian surfer Mikey Wright rescues woman from Hawaii waves

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Mikey Wright told the BBC rescuing a woman from 'sharp rocks and waves' on a beach in Hawaii.

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Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 1m given jab

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With 12% of the population inoculated, Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world.

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US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected

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A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands.

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France: More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year rave

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The event, held in a warehouse in a village in Brittany, started on Thursday and is still going on.

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Lisa Montgomery: Court gives execution date go-ahead

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A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.

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South Korea's 96-year-old pianist hopes to keep playing

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South Korea's Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

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Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint

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Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.

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Meet India's lower-caste Hindu priest

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For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change.

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Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says

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The move would be Tehran's most serious breach of an international nuclear deal yet.

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US Congress overrides Trump defence spending bill veto

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It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.

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New era as UK completes separation from EU

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Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Afghanistan violence: Bismillah Aimaq is fifth journalist to die

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Local radio editor-in-chief Bismillah Aimaq had survived at least one prior assassination attempt.

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Hundreds of dead birds cover Rome street

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A man has filmed hundreds of birds found dead on a Rome street soon after firework displays in the city.

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Friday, January 1, 2021

First Minneapolis police death since George Floyd captured on bodycam

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Footage is released of the first police-involved death in the US city since George Floyd's in May.

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Omar Elabdellaoui: Norway star hurt by firework on New Year's Eve

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Omar Elabdellaoui, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, suffers burns and is taken to hospital.

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Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan's PM says

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Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases.

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Norway landslide: Swedes join search for 10 missing in Ask ravine

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A risky ground search is starting for 10 missing after a landslide swept homes into a chasm.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

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The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Wall Street to kick out Chinese telecom giants

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The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links.

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Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

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The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

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A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

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Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

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BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

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This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

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Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

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Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

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Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

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Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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