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The Sinopharm vaccine is the first in China to be approved beyond emergency use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pASnjO via IFTTT

Argentines on abortion legalisation: 'I felt relieved'

Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists give their views on the legalisation of abortion in Argentina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o50Ye2 via IFTTT

New Zealand rings in 2021 with fireworks

The country is one of the few where New Year's Eve plans were held as usual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KHsvEh via IFTTT

Covid: Pandemic dampens New Year celebrations around the world

As the virus continues to spread in many countries, governments are set to crack down on revellers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0xfr4 via IFTTT

Giulio Regeni: Italy condemns Egypt for ruling out charges against police

Italian prosecutors had accused four Egyptian officers of the murder of a Cambridge student in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rHKyL3 via IFTTT

Bosnia: Hundreds of migrants stuck at fire-gutted camp

About 900 migrants are stranded in the freezing cold after plans to relocate them are blocked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hup3sg via IFTTT

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail

The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hu7atE via IFTTT

Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDP50R via IFTTT

Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person

Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37YDotU via IFTTT

Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huyKHj via IFTTT

Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf via IFTTT

Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1Zgce via IFTTT

Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI via IFTTT

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp via IFTTT

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4 via IFTTT

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV via IFTTT

India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9yAD via IFTTT

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD via IFTTT

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo via IFTTT

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u via IFTTT

Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE via IFTTT

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx via IFTTT

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg via IFTTT

Norway landslide: Houses buried in Gjerdrum village near Oslo

Several people are injured and 26 unaccounted for in Gjerdrum, 25km from Oslo, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2imA6 via IFTTT

Argentina abortion: Activists celebrate Senate vote

Crowds from both sides gathered in Buenos Aires to hear the results of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34VCfSd via IFTTT

Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o3N63K via IFTTT

Croatia earthquake: Strong aftershocks hit after quake kills seven

The new 4.8 and 4.7 magnitude tremors cause further damage after seven people died on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TbI7K via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Senate wrangles over boosting help for Americans

President Donald Trump's push for an increase in one-off payments to $2,000 stalls in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsU1kE via IFTTT

Jonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv

The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b1sAwW via IFTTT

Yemen war: Explosions at Aden airport as new government arrives

The explosions reportedly happened as cabinet ministers were getting off a plane from Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLMVvG via IFTTT

Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VUTX3m via IFTTT

China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WKEoa via IFTTT

Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FHfB via IFTTT

North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Go5oW via IFTTT

Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1 via IFTTT

China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T4j via IFTTT

Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW via IFTTT

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9Va via IFTTT

2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9 via IFTTT

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h via IFTTT

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ via IFTTT

Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok via IFTTT

What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql via IFTTT

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX via IFTTT

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ via IFTTT

Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt via IFTTT

Croatia earthquake: Rescue efforts under way in Petrinja

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the town of Petrinja, with reports of many injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KHCRUk via IFTTT

Bell stolen by Nazis to be returned to Poland

A Polish church pastor has spent two years looking for the bell, which dates back to 1555. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o1AsCC via IFTTT

The designer who was 'one step ahead of tomorrow'

The legendary French fashion designer will be remembered for his futuristic designs and huge range. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hqskc5 via IFTTT

Pierre Cardin: French fashion giant dies aged 98

He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic and stylish designs in the 1950s and 60s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aS8RQC via IFTTT

Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mSuq5D via IFTTT

Russian Covid deaths three times the official toll

The country's deputy prime minister reveals more than 80% of excess deaths are linked to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WUYset via IFTTT

Breonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation

The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MqgHF via IFTTT

Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months

Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUpCgk via IFTTT

Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation

Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYjmXw via IFTTT

Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KC0EVY via IFTTT

Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant

India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MhoW87 via IFTTT

Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIAl9 via IFTTT

Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0 via IFTTT

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja via IFTTT

Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnQuH8 via IFTTT

India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE via IFTTT

Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d via IFTTT

China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3 via IFTTT

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa via IFTTT

Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj via IFTTT

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa via IFTTT

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk via IFTTT

Nashville explosion: Motives still unclear in Nashville 'suicide bomb'

Investigators are trying to work out the motive behind the Christmas Day blast that injured three. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aWGMr0 via IFTTT

Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case

The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxOyO5 via IFTTT

Biden on Trump administration "irresponsibility"

The US president-elect says agencies critical to US security have suffered "enormous damage" under Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JrakC1 via IFTTT

Covid: South Africa's Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar

The measures include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, and a night curfew, until 15 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMY9L5 via IFTTT

The Queen's Gambit: 'There were no women chess players'

Allan Scott, screenwriter and producer of the Netflix hit, says he stayed faithful to the book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Wnj8i via IFTTT

Hilaria Baldwin denies faking her Spanish heritage

The wife of Alec Baldwin has been accused of misleading the public over her Spanish heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MekRl3 via IFTTT

Rare white kiwi Manukura that inspired book and toys dies

Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJoaky via IFTTT

Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years

Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlMSTh via IFTTT

Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea

The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQJDBU via IFTTT

Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed

Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o0K4O0 via IFTTT

Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UNxI6 via IFTTT

Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T via IFTTT

Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMsUYm via IFTTT

Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUgTL4 via IFTTT

Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv via IFTTT

Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8 via IFTTT

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X via IFTTT

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT via IFTTT

Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sfja via IFTTT

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqNtHM via IFTTT

'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0 via IFTTT

2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz via IFTTT

Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi via IFTTT

Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxj4rq via IFTTT

Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNOO7X via IFTTT

Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rtHl1r via IFTTT

Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38BPXdP via IFTTT

US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CIdYX via IFTTT

Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJOSTT via IFTTT

Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WPY3dr via IFTTT

US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OwF5Z via IFTTT

Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PalsI via IFTTT

Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU via IFTTT

Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KujEFS via IFTTT

How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1varO via IFTTT

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN via IFTTT

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge via IFTTT

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg via IFTTT

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mRK95d via IFTTT

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUHz10 via IFTTT

Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law

The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37O0q6Q via IFTTT

Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQ4AR6 via IFTTT

Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PrSAW via IFTTT

Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34G79hd via IFTTT

Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIQvJk via IFTTT

Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OdFUR via IFTTT

South Africa raise fists before cricket match

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL9gf9 via IFTTT

Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PZDm0 via IFTTT

Several injured after shooting in Berlin

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38EQR9x via IFTTT

George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LTSWd via IFTTT

737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBSRYX via IFTTT

UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Mqr4B via IFTTT

Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PUOsJ via IFTTT

What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPWIv8 via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj8Juj via IFTTT

The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Jj7q9 via IFTTT

Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOmSB3 via IFTTT

What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38yfpAZ via IFTTT

Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead

Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3roW269 via IFTTT

Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say

Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNZFwB via IFTTT

Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack

The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmTcgI via IFTTT

Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse

Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rv6t8f via IFTTT

Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner

Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZ5QCP via IFTTT

Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission

Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LyIro via IFTTT

Rags to riches for cat rescued by waste worker

A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LZDusI via IFTTT

Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all

"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mJTXOl via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'

Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rAp9n9 via IFTTT

Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire

Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NdlG4 via IFTTT

Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrO23H via IFTTT

Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ via IFTTT

Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries on the continent to begin vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xJ4Kr via IFTTT

Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mN4cBM via IFTTT

The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rri08h via IFTTT

A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hiQgyb via IFTTT

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ via IFTTT

How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK via IFTTT

In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRsEVl via IFTTT

Covid-19: Irish government authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

The country returns to stricter coronavirus restrictions on Christmas Eve until at least 12 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDw0pG via IFTTT

Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU

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Portugal outrage after Spanish hunters massacre 500 wild animals

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Ethiopia military 'kills 40' after Benishangul-Gumuz massacre

Children were among more than 100 people killed when a village was attacked in western Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JPhnm via IFTTT

Karima Baloch: Activist's family mourns a 'mountain of courage'

Karima Baloch was found dead in Toronto. Her family says she never stopped getting threats, even in exile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nNFBxX via IFTTT

'Balloon boy hoax' parents pardoned in Colorado

The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38vOwxr via IFTTT

The 101-year-old veteran with thousands of Christmas cards

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California man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'

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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plfE9o via IFTTT

Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kra1HY via IFTTT

Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal

Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IV2Qy via IFTTT

Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

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Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party

Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aCfZQH via IFTTT

Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34HvFhP via IFTTT

NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hd2Xup via IFTTT

EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnhFmH via IFTTT

Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcYdoF via IFTTT

Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJlCEw via IFTTT

Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aBOd6S via IFTTT

India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hf0oI8 via IFTTT

Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WEp9UT via IFTTT

Covid-19: First trucks start leaving Kent lorry park after France reopens UK border

It comes as drivers clash with police as they wait for tests, despite France reopening its UK border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkYjPF via IFTTT

Brexit: UK and EU 'haggling', as hopes for trade deal rise

Officials push for an agreement before Christmas, after weeks of arguments over fishing and business rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38vKwx6 via IFTTT

Covid: France rewards frontline immigrant workers with citizenship

Immigrants naturalised for services during the pandemic include cleaners and shop workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sJS3f via IFTTT

Trump pardons Blackwater security contractors over 2007 Iraq killings

The four men were convicted over their involvement in the shooting of 14 civilians in 2007. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34DVqPY via IFTTT

Italy seeks engineer to build new Colosseum floor

The project will have a budget of 18.5m euros (£16.7m; $22.5m) and work is set to start next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nOeTFl via IFTTT

Octopuses filmed punching fish in the Red Sea

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Erdogan attacks Europe court's order for Demirtas's release

Turkey's president condemns a call by Europe's rights court to free a jailed Kurdish political leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tNnGJ via IFTTT

Macron's dog Nemo in video plea to be kind to pets

The French president's pooch sends the Christmas message "adopt with awareness!" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KuMVjA via IFTTT

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai granted bail

The founder of Apple Daily, a fierce critic of the Chinese authorities, faces strict house arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgAAOx via IFTTT

Gunman kills three police officers in France

The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37N8ogF via IFTTT

Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut

Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJJSm0 via IFTTT

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF via IFTTT

Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rj8kga via IFTTT

Messi breaks Pelé scoring record

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Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgAEhl via IFTTT

Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rmb5xj via IFTTT

The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMJC49 via IFTTT

The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phb3Vv via IFTTT

Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HQImt via IFTTT

Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb via IFTTT

Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9TBQ7 via IFTTT

Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnzyAF via IFTTT

Russia hits EU with sanctions in backlash over Navalny sting

The Kremlin mocks Putin critic Alexei Navalny, who revealed how agents allegedly tried to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aB68uG via IFTTT

Covid: Vatican says coronavirus vaccines 'morally acceptable'

The Catholic Church says vaccines developed using cell lines derived from aborted foetuses can be used. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCuP1w via IFTTT

Afghanistan conflict: Kabul car bombing kills four doctors

At least two of the doctors, who worked at a prison in the Afghan capital, were women, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rlTUvS via IFTTT

In pictures: The great conjunction

Planets Jupiter and Saturn cross paths in the night sky, an event known as the great conjunction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ay76HT via IFTTT

Marcelo Crivella: Rio mayor arrested over bribery claims

Marcelo Crivella, an evangelical pastor turned politician, was detained by police at dawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mHEkan via IFTTT

Karima Baloch: Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto

Karima Baloch, who was living in exile, was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjkhAv via IFTTT

Ancient mummified wolf pup in Canada 'lived 56,000 years ago'

Scientists say the pup, which died about 56,000 years ago, is "the most complete wolf mummy known". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJ2Zwp via IFTTT

Are forest fires unlocking radiation in Chernobyl?

Ukraine's firefighters expose dangerous conditions tackling fires in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9PjYN via IFTTT

Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident

The elephant had been hit by a motorbike - but luckily, an off-duty rescue worker came across it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HIue9 via IFTTT

Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyLbIs via IFTTT

Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFNt4v via IFTTT

West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JJhvb via IFTTT

Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing

Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37CQBbC via IFTTT

NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks

Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nAnFXr via IFTTT

SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WE07ow via IFTTT

Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison

Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3haAq8x via IFTTT

Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6 via IFTTT

1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tTMl4 via IFTTT

Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jq2U via IFTTT

Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ via IFTTT

How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yios3 via IFTTT

Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory

A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LN7NTl via IFTTT

Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdbz6X via IFTTT

Philippines police officer charged over mother and son murder

Jonel Nuezca has been charged with shooting a mother and son in the head following a dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KF0sVr via IFTTT

Halle synagogue attack: Germany far-right gunman jailed for life

The attacker tried to shoot Jewish worshippers - then killed two people outside a synagogue in Halle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvG9wi via IFTTT

Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez

The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3avYiSM via IFTTT

Essex lorry deaths: Two found guilty of killing 39 migrants

Prosecutors said the victims died in "unbearable" heat in a lorry container last October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFXa2H via IFTTT

Mexico violence: Security raised in Puerto Vallarta after ambush

Extra police are sent to Puerto Vallarta after the killing of a former governor of Jalisco state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aAcnPd via IFTTT

Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KKB8gC via IFTTT

Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KF0AEq via IFTTT

Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'

It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h4M1WI via IFTTT

Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxtdC6 via IFTTT

Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus

The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mE9SxC via IFTTT

Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCGDNh via IFTTT

Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia

It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6eqf1 via IFTTT

Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market

Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mxQyC9 via IFTTT

Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3peW9zh via IFTTT

Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38qCVQa via IFTTT

European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnVLzx via IFTTT

The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfbrFM via IFTTT

'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdditO via IFTTT

How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnWgtp via IFTTT

Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34w0KFe via IFTTT

K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ via IFTTT

Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mauTt via IFTTT

Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38qCVQa via IFTTT

Covid-19: Dover port halts traffic to France for 48 hours

France is to stop lorries arriving from the UK amid concern over a new variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDDLy2 via IFTTT

Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets

Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wwlybp via IFTTT

Iceland: Town of Seydisfjordur evacuated after mudslide hits

An 11-year-old boy had no time to dress as he and his father were forced to run from their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCkKxf via IFTTT

New coronavirus variant: What do we know?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCiMM0 via IFTTT

US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ar408E via IFTTT

Ethiopia explosion: 'Abandoned' bomb kills three in Addis Ababa

All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcCbWw via IFTTT

Germany and Finland bring home women from Islamic State camps

Three of the women are under investigation for allegedly belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pauejT via IFTTT

François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'

François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLDBaA via IFTTT

Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle

Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlmAo0 via IFTTT

Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant

The Netherlands and Belgium suspend flights to prevent a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38pQpfj via IFTTT

Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him

The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbFOgl via IFTTT

Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

UK officials say the new strain is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h26tYm via IFTTT

Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34uje8Y via IFTTT

Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wyj0cJ via IFTTT

Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37waTDH via IFTTT

'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KE1q4g via IFTTT

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mBQy42 via IFTTT

Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37zuwef via IFTTT

Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JS0xFn via IFTTT

Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adddkO via IFTTT

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kntf0L via IFTTT

China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjYqN2 via IFTTT

Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fE25T via IFTTT

Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie

Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6CLRZ via IFTTT

ICYMI: Runaway sheep and a big bale of turtles

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wt7xuK via IFTTT

Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3payMqe via IFTTT

Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAv0Yq via IFTTT

Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards. The New York Times has returned an award and had another withdrawn after it found discrepancies in its podcast on the Islamic State group. After a two-month investigation, the newspaper said the podcast, Caliphate, failed to meet its editorial standards. In the 2018 series, Shehroze Chaudhry, one of its central figures, claims he travelled to Syria and joined IS. But the Times said on Friday that it found "a history of misrepresentations" about his involvement with the group. As a result, it has returned a Peabody Award for the podcast. The Overseas Press Club said it had also rescinded its Lowell Thomas Award given to the show's producers.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

The US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM24LX via IFTTT

737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9qBbe via IFTTT

Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38oHfzI via IFTTT

US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34rA2O0 via IFTTT

Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kmcjrw via IFTTT

Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axsJYK via IFTTT

Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'

Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live, and he said he "didn't feel a thing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx21qY via IFTTT

Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2hPLW via IFTTT

Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p76I7e via IFTTT

Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

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US evictions crisis: 'My pride has gone. We're pretty much homeless now'

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds

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In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KaRgIw via IFTTT

Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes

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Afghanistan: Blast kills 15 children in eastern province

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Yemen: Plea to save conjoined twins 'in critical condition'

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Covid-19 pandemic: Sweden reverses face mask guidelines for public transport

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US judge says parents owe son over trashed porn collection

The 42-year-old sued his parents, saying they threw away an "irreplaceable" collection worth $25,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkEQi6 via IFTTT

Eminem uses song to say sorry to Rihanna for backing Chris Brown

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Did France's Emmanuel Macron break his own Covid rules?

The French president faces questions over whether he himself followed social distancing measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gXUefw via IFTTT

Hathras gang rape: Four charged over death of 19-year-old Dalit woman

Four men charged with rape and murder of 19-year-old Dalit woman, in case that outraged India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ubl5m via IFTTT

US fraternities busted for 'large-scale' drug ring

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Sesame Street creates Rohingya muppets for refugee children

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Italian 'Casanova' online gang broken up in Turin

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Japan snowstorm: 'I had to eat snow'

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Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys return home after kidnap ordeal

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Covid: US Vice-President Mike Pence to receive vaccine

Mike Pence is set to receive the vaccine publicly on Friday to 'build confidence" among Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34nX2xt via IFTTT

Libya's Gen Haftar frees Italy fishermen held for months

Italy's PM wins the release of 18 fishermen based in Sicily who have been detained since September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mE7cjT via IFTTT

Mozambique's Islamist insurgency: UN warns of rising violence in Cabo Delgado

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Nigeria school attack: Was it really Boko Haram?

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Japan: Snow traps 1,000 drivers in frozen traffic jam

Heavy snow has left drivers stranded on a highway in Japan, some of them since Wednesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p2U74X via IFTTT

US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship

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Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfxBIj via IFTTT

The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem

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