Monday, November 30, 2020

National Theatre launches paid streaming service for filmed plays

The closed venue's pay-per-view platform hosts filmed plays starring the likes of Dame Helen Mirren.

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Audrey Hepburn unheard interview in new documentary

An unheard interview with screen legend Audrey Hepburn forms the basis of a new documentary.

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Covid-19: ‘Our business model has been made illegal’

What happens to your business when Covid takes your customers away?

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Masked comic superheroes fight Covid disinformation

Fictional female superhero Priya joins hands with Burka Avenger to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Breastfeeding mums ‘lacked support’ during lockdown

Devenia Noel struggled to get help when her daughter Zora was born with a tongue-tie.

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Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic facts

Social media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable?

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Trump presidency's final days: 'In his mind, he will not have lost'

West Wing aides are keeping a low profile as the presidency slowly comes to terms with his loss.

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A police officer with a conscience who left Belarus

Andrei Ostapovich quit his job as a Belarusian police officer, was detained in Russia, then escaped to Poland.

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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran mulls its responses to an assassination

Frank Gardner looks at Iran's options were it to try to avenge Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's assassination.

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Brexit: Will the borders be ready?

With one month to go until the end of transition, we look at the challenges to come on the UK's borders.

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Biden names all-female White House communications team



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Thai protest leaders hear police charges of defaming king



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Pennsylvania GOP pushing to undo vote certification



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Iran says Israel killed military nuclear scientist remotely



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The Electoral College is only getting worse



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Jill Biden, Joe's chief protector, to step up as first lady



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Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears



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Family recalls final moments of 26-year-old woman found dead



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Australia demands China apologise for posting 'repugnant' fake image



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The Papers: Tory revolt over tiers and Scotch eggs with beers

Tory MPs preparing to rebel over Covid rules and the PM's attempts to stop them lead several papers.

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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won

The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic.

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A 70-year-old photographic mystery

Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The boy who swapped his piano for a gun

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives.

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Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia

Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now.

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The Grand Tour stars on pirate treasure, cycle lanes and electric cars

Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future.

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Why 2020 has been good for England's beavers

Homes for these "ultimate environmental engineers" have been set up in enclosures across England.

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The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges.

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Viewpoint: Why Kenya's giant fig tree won over a president

The campaign to save a 100-year-old tree shows cultural fears can make politicians listen in Kenya.

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Why India can't stop farmers burning stubble

The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing.

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Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning



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Pope, with new cardinals, warns church against mediocrity



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Biden mispronounces religious terms in Thanksgiving address



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Sydney records hottest November night on record



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Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears



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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may miss Queen's festive dinner



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Afghan officials say 34 killed in separate suicide bombings



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In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute



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Hungarian official retracts comparing George Soros to Hitler



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'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia



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The Papers: PM urges 'resolve', and vaccine 'celebrity drive'

Boris Johnson's attempts to quell a Tory revolt over England's tier system continue to dominate the front pages.

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Saturday, November 28, 2020

The 'guerrilla girls' who changed the art world

How an anonymous group of female artists challenged the status quo in New York's art world

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In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute

Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything.

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: 'Did air pollution kill my daughter?'

A new inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah could list air pollution as a cause of her death.

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London Bridge attack: 'I think about it every single day'

Former prisoner Marc Conway remembers the London Bridge attack one year on.

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The 'Robin Hood' policemen who stole from the Nazis

How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe?

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Covid and schools: 'Children know things aren't right'

Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping?

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Gary Barlow: 'I'm not as confident as I was at 21'

The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.

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Serbia coronavirus: The Church losing its leaders to the pandemic

Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church

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Liverpool: How one city took on the Covid-19 crisis

The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing.

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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist



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UK, EU resume face-to-face trade talks with time running out



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US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures



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The Papers: Tory MPs' hospital anger, and PM 'in retreat'

Sunday's papers are dominated by the new tier system, which has divided the Conservative party.

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike

Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period.

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Week in pictures: 21-27 November 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'

As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested.

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Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet

For thousands of years Inupaiq people have relied on the land in Alaska but now climate change is threatening their entire way of life.

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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.

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Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free

For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring.

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'My eyesight might be deteriorating - but my determination never will'

Elin Williams writes a blog to help other people with sight loss, but it has become her own "survival tool".

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Coronation Street: Pandemic sees soap scrap 60th anniversary stunt

The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.

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The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?

How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral.

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Let's give politicians a chance to speak human

Today presenter Nick Robinson on why the political interview is in need of a rethink.

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Getting 'crushed' on Melbourne's path to coronavirus success

By one measure the city has just eliminated the virus, but relieved locals also fear a hidden cost.

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New cardinals quarantine in pope's hotel ahead of ceremony



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Trump may be coming to terms with loss he won't acknowledge



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Indonesian minister apologizes after arrest on bribe charge



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Trudeau expects most of Canada to be vaccinated by September



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The Papers: Arcadia 'faces collapse', and plea to rebel MPs

Several of Saturday's papers report that Sir Philip Green's retail empire could enter administration.

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Trudeau: Canadians won't be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine



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High court blocks NY virus limits on houses of worship



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Man sues for refund of $2.5m he donated to Trump election challenge group



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Malaysian PM gains political lifeline with budget approval



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COVID-19 travel restrictions by state: What you need to know before you travel



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Rationales shift as Nevada considers future of vote by-mail



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Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS

More than 165,000 people in England will be offered the tests from next year.

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October redundancies double last year's rate

With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts

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Kate warns of lockdown loneliness for parents

The Duchess of Cambridge highlights a "dramatic increase" in parents feeling cut off from support.

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Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part.

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The papers: 'Tiers of rage and disbelief' as 'north sees red'

Most papers lead on reaction to areas being placed within the government's tougher new tier system.

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Trump-friendly networks Newsmax and OANN haven't conceded the election yet



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Hong Kong leader lauds new security law despite criticism



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Black Lives Matter flag becomes issue in Florida community



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AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff



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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Covid: Pub industry tells the PM it faces 'darkest of moments'

More than 50 executives call for evidence justifying industry's Covid restrictions to be published.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Prisoner in touch with bomber to be released

Abdalraouf Abdallah, convicted of terror offences, has refused to discuss his relationship with Salman Abedi.

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Union backlash over public sector pay freeze

Leaders of Britain's biggest unions vow to resist chancellor's freeze on workers who "risked everything".

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The papers: Maradona in 'hands of God' and economic 'emergency'

The death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona dominates Thursday's newspaper front pages.

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Trump loyalist pushed out of White House now leading a shake-up at the Pentagon



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Trudeau: Canadians won't be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine



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Israeli forces kill Palestinian suspected in car attack



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Presidential race official recount gets underway in Georgia



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Trump's staffers are reportedly now avoiding him to stay out of legal jeopardy



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Rapid testing could 'drive the epidemic toward extinction'



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Biden certified as winner of Pennsylvania vote



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New New York travel restrictions take effect, NJ and CT stick with advisory



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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

China criticizes pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority



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Indonesia's confirmed coronavirus cases exceed half million



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CDC to shorten quarantine for those exposed to Covid-19



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Egypt adds leading activist, politician to terror watch list



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Highway 99 closed in both directions after train derails near Goshen



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Oil-rich Kuwait faces reckoning as debt crisis looms



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The papers: 'Twelve rules of Christmas' and Sunak's 'New Deal'

News that three households will be able to meet for a five-day Christmas dominates the front pages.

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After senate run, Harrison launching PAC to boost Democrats



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Trump unexpectedly held a 63-second press conference



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Trump pardons turkey at White House ceremony



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J Paul Getty's grandson found dead in Texas hotel room



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In a capital’s Afro-Brazilian architecture, traces of a complex story



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Michigan girl, 14, who was detained by police dies of coronavirus



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Punishing hurricanes to spur more Central American migration



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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2020 winner

After 10 gruelling episodes in the tent, Peter, Laura and Dave discover which of them has won.

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Thousands march in Taiwan against US pork imports



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How Democrats came up short in bid to expand House majority



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Covid: First Americans 'could get vaccine in December'



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Trump aims to box in Biden abroad, but it may not work



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Helicopter pilot finds 'strange' monolith in remote part of Utah



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Pompeo touts Iran policy in Gulf ahead of Biden presidency



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COVID-19: 'It doesn't feel like a lockdown'

Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.

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Confrontation at German coronavirus protest goes viral



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Lawmaker appeals to NYC legal board to disbar Rudy Giuliani



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Gun-toting congresswoman-elect may carry Glock at Capitol



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Indonesia's confirmed coronavirus cases exceed half million



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Ready for Thanksgiving 2020? Make sure you do these 8 things before Thursday



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Sunday, November 22, 2020

US Rep. Mike Garcia claims win in swing district north of LA



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Teenager arrested in Wisconsin mall shooting that injured eight



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Trump legal team disavows association with lawyer Sidney Powell



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Judge Jeanine: Preserving U.S. election integrity



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Azerbaijanis who fled war look to return home, if it exists



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Biden vows to work against ‘intolerable’ violence against transgender people



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JFK Conspiracy Theory Is Debunked in Mexico



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Russia's health system under strain as the virus surges back



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Houston man charged in million dollar global cyber scam



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US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment".

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Covid risk: 3 people, 3 very different Covid risks. What's yours?

A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.

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Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait

A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays.

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Shamima Begum: Justice and the jihadi bride

Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.

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Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims extended

Train companies in Britain will continue to offer tickets to those fleeing domestic abuse until March.

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Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'

Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.

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Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight

Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive.

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Outdoor grassroots sport ban set to be lifted in England after lockdown

A ban on outdoor grassroots sport is set to be lifted in England when the national lockdown ends.

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Hackney shooting: Woman in life-threatening condition

The victim, who is thought to be in her 30s, was found with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening.

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Newspaper headlines: Christmas 'saved', and mass testing 'promises'

Reports that families can meet up during the festive season dominate Monday's front pages.

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Chief Afghan peace envoy says US troops pulling out too soon



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Covid makes Brazil's president Bolsonaro a hero to some

Government coronavirus handouts have made Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro unexpected friends

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Horse racing: 'It doesn't matter what colour you are'

Kanane Francis says he wants to encourage young black riders to get into horse racing.

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How a new type of glove can reduce environmental damage

Scientists at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire have developed a new type of latex.

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Cambridge paralysed dancer's hopes for wedding day 'slow dance'

Alex Collins became partially paralysed after diving into a shallow river to retrieve a plastic ring.

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China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover

Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges.

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Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)

After Dan Colegate nearly died, he and his partner Esther left their careers for the open road.

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US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites

Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?

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The coronavirus pandemic 'great reset' theory and a false vaccine claim debunked

We unpick some of this week's misleading claims about the pandemic and the coronavirus vaccine.

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Lauren Aquilina: The pop star who gave up singing

After quitting her record deal, singer Lauren Aquilina found herself learning to love music again.

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Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was

The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns.

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Match of the Day: 'How 'impressive' Tottenham beat Manchester City

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright believe Tottenham Hotspur are title contenders following their 'very impressive' 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

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Pence gives hopeful outlook on pandemic, but takes no questions



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Georgia governor calls for audit after state certifies election results



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Who is Sir Alex Allan? Prime Minister's adviser quits amid Priti Patel fallout



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Guatemala: Congress on fire after protesters storm building

The building went up in flames after demonstrators - who oppose the new budget - staged an attack.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Stricter' tiers loom, and PM faces legal action

Many of Sunday's papers lead with news England is set to enter a tougher tier system post-lockdown.

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Friday, November 20, 2020

NY-based company pulls out of Lebanon bank's forensic audit



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China says 'Five Eyes' should face reality on Hong Kong



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Whatever It Is, It's Probably Not Hair Dye



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Germany marks 75th anniversary of landmark Nuremberg trials



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Isle of Wight charity worker blinded and paralysed by snakebite

Ian Jones was treated in intensive care after being bitten by a cobra in an Indian village.

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Trump lawyers mix up Michigan and Minnesota in latest court filing fail



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Some governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings



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Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home



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Biden turns 78, is set to become the oldest U.S. president



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Rights group, Afghan envoy want more probes into war crimes



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Trump news – live: Don Jr tests positive, as his father dodges media questions



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Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus

The president's son is said to be quarantining at his cabin after being diagnosed this week.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Vaccines for all', and Patel 'bullying' row

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that everyone could be vaccinated by spring 2021.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Inside test-and-trace - how the 'world beater' went wrong

BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.

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Remembering the Nuremberg trials 75 years on

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

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Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk.

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Millions of public sector workers face pay freeze

The pay of 5.5m workers could be frozen as the government tries to bolster the public finances.

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Biden's DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance



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The Supreme Court is running the clock on Trump's election lawsuits, experts say



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Hong Kong: 'Eyes will be plucked out,' China warns West



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Cars Lose Consumer Reports Recommendation Over Reliability Issues



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Senate report links Biden family to Russia and China



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US election 2020: Biden says Trump denial 'sending horrible message'

The president-elect says Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility" in challenging defeat.

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Manchester Uni vice-chancellor apologises over 'racial profiling' incident

The University of Manchester has suspended security guards who stopped Zac Adan, 19, on campus.

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The Papers: Covid 'jab joy' and public sector pay 'blow'

Friday's papers report on preparations to begin the first Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions



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U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 250,000



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Biden filling top White House team with campaign veterans



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Private baby scans show 'incredibly poor practice'

BBC News uncovers evidence that women have not been told about serious abnormalities and conditions.

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Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

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

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Apprentice redundancy numbers rise in lockdown

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

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COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP

Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks.

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Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?

A BBC documentary highlights weaknesses in the expert analysis of the likely impact of Coronavirus.

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Loneliness: Different ways of dealing with being alone

Five very different ways of living with loneliness.

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Checkmate in Pennsylvania for the Trump Campaign



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US election: Trump campaign seeks partial recount in Wisconsin

Two counties will be asked to recount votes as Donald Trump continues to contest the election result.

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Climate change: Warmer winters linked to increased drowning risk

Rising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.

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Hurricane Iota: At least nine dead in strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year

At least nine people have died as the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year hits central America.

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Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

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

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The Papers: Christmas 'is back on' and defence 'spending spree'

The papers focus on plans to relax Covid rules over Christmas and a £16.5bn boost for the military.

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Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

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

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses rare Trump legal victory



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Donald Trump 'considered attacking Iran nuclear site after US election defeat'



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

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

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Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown

The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We came with the clothes on our backs'

The on-going conflict in northern Ethiopia has forced civilians from the Tigray region to flee to eastern Sudan.

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The Papers: Covid deals 'concern' and 'plan to save Christmas'

Wednesday's papers focus on a public spending watchdog report and on festive gathering plans.

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How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'

Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments.

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McConnell: Transfer of presidential power won’t be delayed



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SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station



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Monday, November 16, 2020

Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances.

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Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?

The pandemic has quietly been getting worst across the US, with record numbers of cases in recent days.

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Amazon rainforest: 'Paying the price for disrespecting nature'

Coronavirus is ripping through indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest.

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Woman's Hour Power List: The women protecting our planet

This year's Woman's Hour Power List celebrates women who are helping to tackle the climate crisis.

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Georgia recount reportedly finds more than 2,600 ballots that weren't tallied



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Rep. Jim Jordan on the integrity of the election



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Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana



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4 candidates to replace Kamala Harris in the Senate



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Migrant arrivals putting pressure on Spain's Canary Islands



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Hurricane Iota heads for already battered Central America



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Biden's beach hideaway has political sun shining on Rehoboth



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University of California agrees to $73M sex abuse settlement



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Biden: 'More people may die' as Trump transition stalls

As the president-elect rebukes his rival, Michelle Obama suggests Donald Trump is playing games.

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Hurricane Iota: Category Five storm heads for Central America

"What's drawing closer is a bomb," the Honduran president says, as Hurricane Iota strengthens.

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Grenfell Tower insulation firm behaved 'dishonestly'

A former employee from Celotex tells the inquiry he got the insulation approved in an unethical way.

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The Papers: Vaccine 'hope' and lockdown 'looms over Christmas'

Tuesday's papers focus on the news that a Covid-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective.

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Biden's chief of staff pick expects him to campaign in Georgia ahead of Senate runoffs

Biden's chief of staff pick expects him to campaign in Georgia ahead of Senate runoffsDemocrats in Georgia have said they'd prefer for President-elect Joe Biden to focus on the White House transition and send surrogates like former President Barack Obama to actively campaign for Democratic Senate candidates John Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, both of whom are gearing up for January runoffs against Republican incumbents that will seal the fate of the upper chamber. One of Ossoff's advisers, for instance, told Politico earlier this week that the best thing Biden can do is avoid getting into a fight with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), whom he may have to work closely with in the future should the GOP hold the Senate, and "restore faith in the presidency" while "the worst thing to happen is if it gets partisan in D.C. again."But Ron Klain, Biden's pick to be White House chief of staff, told NBC's Chuck Todd during Sunday's edition of Meet the Press that the president-elect will likely travel to Georgia to campaign for Ossoff and Warnock ahead of the vote.> Klain also said Biden would likely travel to Georgia to campaign for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ahead of the Jan. 5 run-offs.> > -- Tyler Pager (@tylerpager) November 15, 2020Ossoff, for his part, had nothing but praise for Biden and said he thinks there's a whole lot of enthusiasm for the president-elect in Georgia that will feed into the Senate race, so perhaps he's on a different page than his aforementioned adviser. > Georgia Democratic senatorial candidate Jon Ossoff tells @martharaddatz there's "massive enthusiasm" for Joe Biden in Georgia amid Senate runoffs.> > "We're excited to be part of it. We recognize that these races in Georgia have national implications." https://t.co/RzvHrua3iC pic.twitter.com/mP80PMFtSo> > -- This Week (@ThisWeekABC) November 15, 2020More stories from theweek.com 7 scathingly funny cartoons about Trump's refusal to concede Trump is reportedly 'very aware' he lost the election but is putting up a fight as 'theater' Texas senator suggests it's too soon to declare Biden the winner because Puerto Rico is still counting votes




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Vamco hits Vietnam as Philippines death toll rises to 67

Vamco hits Vietnam as Philippines death toll rises to 67Storm Vamco barrelled into Vietnam on Sunday, damaging buildings and injuring at least five people, as the death toll in the Philippines climbed to 67.




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Azerbaijan hits out at Armenians burning their homes as they flee conquered territory

Azerbaijan hits out at Armenians burning their homes as they flee conquered territoryAzerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called "ecological terror." The cease-fire ended six weeks of intense fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region and territories outside its formal borders that had been under the control of Armenian forces since 1994. The agreement calls for Azerbaijan to take control of the outlying territories. The first, Kelbajar, was to be turned over on Sunday. But Azerbaijan agreed to delay the takeover until Nov 25 after a request from Armenia. Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev said worsening weather conditions made the withdrawal of Armenian forces and civilians difficult along the single road through mountainous territory that connects Kelbajar with Armenia. After the agreement was announced early Tuesday, many distraught residents preparing to evacuate set their houses ablaze to make them unusable to Azerbaijanis who would move in. "Armenians are damaging the environment and civilian objects. Environmental damage, ecological terror must be prevented," Mr Hajiyev said. Prior to a separatist war that ended in 1994, Kelbajar was populated almost exclusively by Azerbaijanis. But the territory then came under Armenian control and Armenians moved in. Azerbaijan deemed their presence illegal. "The placement and settlement of the Armenian population in the occupied territory of the Kelbajar region was illegal ... All illegal settlements there must be evicted," Mr Hajiyev said. The imminent renewal of Azerbaijani control raised wide concerns about the fate of Armenian cultural and religious sites, particularly Dadivank, a noted Armenian Apostolic Church monastery that dates back to the ninth century. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev assured Russian President Vladimir Putin, who negotiated the cease-fire and is sending about 2,000 peacekeeping troops, that Christian churches would be protected. "Christians of Azerbaijan will have access to these churches," Mr Aliyev's office said in statement Sunday. Azerbaijan is about 95 per cent Muslim and Armenia is overwhelmingly Christian. Azerbaijan accuses Armenians of desecrating Muslim sites during their decades of control of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding territories, including housing livestock in mosques.




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Covid insurance test case heads to Supreme Court

Judges' decisions on insurance payouts for business interruption has a bearing on 370,000 businesses.

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Newspaper headlines: 'No 10 reset in disarray' as PM self-isolates

Monday's papers lead with news that Boris Johnson is self-isolating ahead of a "crucial" week at No 10.

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America’s largest militia says it will refuse to recognise Biden as president and ‘resist’ his administration

America’s largest militia says it will refuse to recognise Biden as president and ‘resist’ his administration‘Anything he signs into law we won’t recognise as legitimate,’ Oath Keepers founder says




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Navajo Nation orders new three-week stay-at-home lockdown



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A Seattle hiker was brought 'back from the dead' by doctors after his heart stopped for 45 minutes

A Seattle hiker was brought 'back from the dead' by doctors after his heart stopped for 45 minutesMichael Knapinski was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he was found unconscious in a freezing river basin on the edge of Mount Ranier.




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Egypt discovers ancient trove of intact sarcophagi near Cairo

Egypt discovers ancient trove of intact sarcophagi near CairoEgypt announced on Saturday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, the largest such find this year. The sealed wooden coffins, unveiled on site amid fanfare, belonged to top officials of the Late Period and the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt. They were found in three burial shafts at depths of 12 metres (40 feet) in the sweeping Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo. Archaeologists opened one coffin to reveal a mummy wrapped in a burial shroud adorned with brightly coloured hieroglyphic pictorials.




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Networks call Georgia for Biden as security officials say vote was ‘secure’

Networks call Georgia for Biden as security officials say vote was ‘secure’Follow the latest updates




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L.A. Affairs: Our first date was over when he refused to pull up his face mask

L.A. Affairs: Our first date was over when he refused to pull up his face mask2020 would be my year. I updated my online dating profile, I planned two international vacations and scheduled several road trips with friends. And then the pandemic hit.




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Moldova election could see shift away from Moscow and first female president taking power

Moldova election could see shift away from Moscow and first female president taking powerMoldovans on Sunday voted in a presidential election that will determine whether the ex-Soviet nation remains allied with Russia or seeks closer ties with the European Union. Exit polls put centre-right, pro-EU candidate Maia Sandu in the lead after she won a surprise victory in the first round vote two weeks ago, forcing Kremlin-backed incumbent Igor Dodon into a run-off. Moscow has been vocal in its support for Mr Dodon, with Russian President Vladimir Putin making a personal appeal to Moldovans last month to return the leader for a second term. The Russian intelligence service has meanwhile accused the US of preparing for a “revolution” in Moldova and backing protests in the event of a Mr Dodon win. The vote comes amid unrest in what Russia traditionally considers its field of influence, with mass demonstrations in Belarus against the Kremlin-allied dictator Alexander Lukashenko, and popular protests bringing down the leadership of Kyrgyzstan. But analysts say the economy and corruption are more likely to influence Moldovan voters’ decisions than geopolitical concerns. Moldova, already one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen its economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, following a number of political crises and corruption scandals. Reports of voter fraud have tainted previous elections in the country of 3.5 million, wedged between Romania and Ukraine, and drawn tens of thousands out onto the streets to protest. Ms Sandu, an ex-prime minister who would be Moldova’s first female president, has raised the spectre of fraud again in this election. A former economist for the World Bank, Ms Sandu wants the country to join the European Union and has promised to defend Moldova’s interests against Russia. She is popular among the many Moldovans who have left the country to work abroad, whose support gave her the edge over Mr Dodon in the first round of voting. Mr Dodon and his rival have traded insults throughout the campaign, with the president accusing Ms Sandu of being “hysterical”, and the challenger in turn calling him a “great thief”. They ran against each other in 2016, with Mr Dodon winning in a second round.




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As Hurricane Iota nears Central America, experts predict more climate-linked migration

As Hurricane Iota nears Central America, experts predict more climate-linked migrationHurricane Iota is rapidly gathering strength as it barrels toward Central America, a region still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Eta, and experts predict this year's unprecedented storm season will force more people to migrate. As of 1 p.m. EST (1800 GMT) Sunday, Hurricane Iota was about 315 miles (507 km) off the Nicaraguan-Honduran coast, packing maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour (145 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). "The hurricane is expected to bring potentially catastrophic winds, a life-threatening storm surge, and extreme rainfall impacts to Central America," the NHC warned.




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Video shows 'USPS whistleblower' was not alone when swearing to affidavit alleging mail-in ballot fraud

Video shows 'USPS whistleblower' was not alone when swearing to affidavit alleging mail-in ballot fraudA video obtained by Business Insider shows that at least two other men were present when Richard Hopkins made his affidavit.




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Biden's possible India links spark genealogical frenzy

Biden's possible India links spark genealogical frenzyAlready bursting with pride at Kamala Harris's ancestry, India has now started digging up potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden.




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How the Armenian Genocide’s Legacy Explains a Conflict on Pause

How the Armenian Genocide’s Legacy Explains a Conflict on PauseFor Armenians around the world, the recent one-sided peace deal to end the conflict involving the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh must be seen through the lens of history. And that history is stitched together by widespread persecution and mass suffering over hundreds of years. It is a history that includes the first genocide of the 20th century, when more than 1.5 million Armenians were systematically exterminated by the Ottoman Turks, an event Turkey still denies to this day. Framing today’s conflict over land gravely misses the point.Armenians see these latest acts of aggression by Turkey vis-à-vis Azerbaijan as a continuation of genocide and a threat to their very existence. In some ways, history is repeating itself. Regardless, these events further underscore why recognition of the Armenian genocide and the war over Nagorno-Karabakh are not mutually exclusive.To fully understand why this decades-old conflict suddenly reignited, one must examine the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During his rule, Erdogan has sought to increase Turkey’s regional influence and on many occasions has glowingly talked about resurrecting the Ottoman Empire, all while styling himself as a modern-day sultan.During the Trump administration, Erdogan has tried to stretch that influence from the Aegean Sea to the South Caucasus. It is one of the reasons that Turkey has been a staunch supporter of Azerbaijan in the latter nation’s efforts to retake Nagorno-Karabakh. With the two nations bound by strong cultural, ethnic, and historic ties, Turkey has vowed to help Azerbaijan on the battlefield or at the negotiating table. However, Erdogan’s belligerent and hostile behavior has only reminded Armenians of their terrible past.Since the conflict erupted last month, Turkey has armed and sent Syrian mercenaries, including Islamic terrorists, into the region to help Azerbaijan fight Armenians where there have been confirmed reports of war crimes and atrocities. We’ve seen this before. A hundred years ago, Ottoman Turks enlisted the help of Kurds, who participated in massacres of Armenians and played a vital role in the Armenian genocide. It is as if Erdogan has turned to the Ottoman Empire’s playbook.There’s no denying Turkey’s role in fueling the fire in Nagorno-Karabakh through its reckless actions and rhetoric. But Ankara’s ongoing campaign to deny the Armenian genocide has also helped it there. Denial has helped establish a level of insouciance from countries such as the United States, Great Britain, and Israel, thereby allowing Turkey to continue to act with impunity. Thus it can, for example, provide Azerbaijan with drones that are indiscriminately killing innocent civilians and destroying cultural centers and churches that have stood since long before Azerbaijan became a country.For far too long, the West has turned a blind eye to Turkey’s egregious behavior. There is a reason that more journalists sit in Turkish prisons than anywhere else in the world, and that Ankara regularly tops the annual lists of human-rights violations. Turkey’s considerable success in refusing to acknowledge its historical role in the Armenian genocide makes Ankara today believe that it can do what it wants without consequences. It is why Erdogan felt compelled to challenge the United States to impose sanctions on his country for its involvement over Nagorno-Karabakh and launched a personal attack on French president Emmanuel Macron.These recent actions by Erdogan did not happen overnight. Ankara has been trying to shape U.S. foreign policy for years concerning Turkey and the Armenian genocide. As part of an effort to sow doubt about the veracity of the Armenian genocide, Turkey has embarked on a years-long campaign to block any U.S. legislation that formally acknowledges it. For the most part, Turkey has successfully used the cover of NATO and realpolitik to convince lawmakers that recognizing the Armenian genocide is not in the political interests of the United States. When Congress finally passed a nonbinding resolution last year that formally affirmed recognition, Ankara officially responded by calling the bill political theater. There were even multiple reports that President Trump tried to thwart the resolution on the Senate floor to appease Erdogan.It should not surprise us, then, when we see Turkey’s wanton disrespect for the rule of law and aggressive behavior in its actions in Nagorno-Karabakh. In many ways, we have allowed it to happen, and have even encouraged it. We have only ourselves to blame.It is often said that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It is also often said that denial is the last stage of genocide. That is why recognition of the Armenian genocide goes hand in hand with a real resolution of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenians know all too well what happens when this type of aggression goes unchecked. Until Turkey comes to terms with its past, we can expect Ankara to continue its quixotic quest to revive the Ottoman Empire.




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Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in JerusalemWhen the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a "betrayal" of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of their future state, and the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the city's holiest Muslim site. “There will be some benefits for the Palestinian sector of tourism, and this is what I’m hoping for," said Sami Abu-Dayyeh, a Palestinian businessman in east Jerusalem who owns four hotels and a tourism agency.




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Biden made his first administration hire this week, with others on the horizon. Here are some top contenders.

Biden made his first administration hire this week, with others on the horizon. Here are some top contenders.Ron Klain was named President-elect Joe Biden's chief of staff this week.




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I'm A Celebrity: Ant and Dec launch new series from Welsh castle

The ITV series launched from a Welsh castle on Sunday, with 10 new celebrities setting up camp.

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

70% of Asian Americans support affirmative action. Here's why misconceptions persist.

70% of Asian Americans support affirmative action. Here's why misconceptions persist.With the Harvard affirmative action case a step closer to the Supreme Court, Asian American activists say much of their work involves dispelling myths about affirmative action's impacts.




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Egypt finds treasure trove of over 100 sarcophagi

Egypt finds treasure trove of over 100 sarcophagiEgypt announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, dating back more than 2,500 years ago, the largest such find this year.




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‘Purely outlandish stuff’: Trump’s legal machine grinds to a halt

‘Purely outlandish stuff’: Trump’s legal machine grinds to a haltSo many lawsuits have been filed in so many state and federal courts that no one has an exact number. The campaign has lost nearly all of the cases that have been decided so far.




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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'We’ve lost an entire generation'

There may be a peace deal, but both sides are counting the cost of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Sir Keir Starmer 'regret' over relationship with father

The Labour leader tells Desert Island Discs his father was hardworking and devoted, but "difficult".

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Essure: Women in England take legal action against sterilising-device maker

The device has been withdrawn from the market for commercial reasons but its makers stand by its safety.

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How the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform

Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled due to Covid

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In pictures: Connecting the world's redheads

Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds has been taking pictures of people from around the world with ginger hair.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'autumn landscapes'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'autumn landscapes".

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'How I learned to love my stoma'

Sarah Smith says that after living in pain for years, she feels happy and wants to inspire others.

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The heartbreaking video and the death of a Kurdish-Iranian family

A video clip of a girl who died with her family crossing the English Channel highlights their drive for a better life.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The Yorkshire cemetery struggling to keep up with burials

A surge of deaths in Bradford's Muslim community this month has left Scholemoor cemetery struggling.

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Egypt finds treasure trove of over 100 sarcophagi

Egypt finds treasure trove of over 100 sarcophagiEgypt announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, dating back more than 2,500 years ago, the largest such find this year.




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Elon Musk's positive COVID-19 test means he likely can't attend SpaceX's astronaut launch on Sunday, based on NASA rules

Elon Musk's positive COVID-19 test means he likely can't attend SpaceX's astronaut launch on Sunday, based on NASA rulesMusk's positive tests couldn't have come at a worse time: SpaceX is set to launch four NASA astronauts into orbit for its Crew-1 mission on Sunday.




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'The long knives are out': The Pentagon purge may be less about a Trump plan than end-of-presidency chaos and revenge

'The long knives are out': The Pentagon purge may be less about a Trump plan than end-of-presidency chaos and revengeA series of personnel changes placing Trump loyalists in key Defense Department positions has sparked rumors of plans for dramatic action in the waning days of his presidency, but a number of former national security officials see it more as the chaotic final days of an outgoing administration.




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