Tuesday, March 16, 2021

South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

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Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments

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Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic?

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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

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Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".

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Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back

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World's second largest economy saw factory output surge more than 30% in the first two months of 2021.

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US remains top arms exporter and grows market share

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Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.

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International arms deals stay stable during pandemic

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Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.

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Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

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It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs

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It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says.

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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film

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Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.

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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign

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The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film

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Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.

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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

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They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

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The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

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The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

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The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

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A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

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The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

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Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

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Covid food delivery: 'You need passion and energy'

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Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them.

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Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet

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Learjet will stop production this year, having created the private jet market for the super-rich.

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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

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Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

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More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

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How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Brutal crackdown continues on Myanmar protesters

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At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported.

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Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown

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More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue.

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Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing

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The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events.

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Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute

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Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday.

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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

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The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

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Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

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The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway.

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Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass

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People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

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North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts

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The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.

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US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge

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US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

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The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

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The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

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Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

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A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

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Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

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The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

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Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window

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Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

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Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

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Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

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Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

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An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

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Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

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When will I be able to see my mum?

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Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again.

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Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters

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Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing

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The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.

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Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching

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The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change.

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