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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zKfJO via IFTTT

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kp9Sod via IFTTT

Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQaEhm via IFTTT

Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVnRzI via IFTTT

Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qs7TyS via IFTTT

Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUryUh via IFTTT

The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBu1J9 via IFTTT

Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3T86j via IFTTT

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38SI2ub via IFTTT

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D via IFTTT

US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNCanz via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHkvnV via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38UE04u via IFTTT

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikszpM via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGbXNe via IFTTT

Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iraSET via IFTTT

Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers

Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QjHoA via IFTTT

Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels

Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3st6xpv via IFTTT