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Biden blasts Trump supporters’ ‘siege’ of Capitol
Read More“It’s not a protest, it’s an insurrection,” says Joe Biden, urging Donald Trump to “demand an end to this siege”.”It’s not a protest, it’s an insurrection,” says Joe Biden, urging Donald Trump to “demand an end to this siege”.
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‘Dark days of labour market’: US firms shed jobs as COVID surges
Read MoreThe ADP National Employment Report showed job losses for US-based private employers across all industries.The ADP National Employment Report showed job losses for US-based private employers across all industries.
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US: Two police officers fired over Breonna Taylor shooting
Read MoreOfficer who FBI found fired lethal shot is dismissed as Louisville continues grappling with Taylor’s death.Officer who FBI found fired lethal shot is dismissed as Louisville continues grappling with Taylor’s death.
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Big oil sits out Trump’s last-ditch US Arctic drilling auction
Read MoreMajor oil companies steered clear of the sale, which was an unprecedented move by outgoing US President Donald Trump.Major oil companies steered clear of the sale, which was an unprecedented move by outgoing US President Donald Trump.
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Ivanka Trump deletes tweet calling pro-Trump rioters ‘patriots’
Read More President’s daughter later said only ‘peaceful protest is patriotic’ President’s daughter later said only ‘peaceful protest is patriotic’
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Australia coronavirus news live: south coast venues added to NSW Covid hotspots as Victoria records no new cases
Read More Thousands more people urged to get tested as national cabinet meets to discuss vaccine and international travel. Follow all the latest news and updates NSW hotspots; Victoria hotspots Covid restrictions state by state Follow the global coronavirus live blog 10.11pm GMT Two former Australian prime ministers have made statements on Twitter condemning the…
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DC police chief says rioters used ‘chemical irritants’ to gain access to Capitol
Read More Washington DC’s police chief says that the pro-Trump rioters that stormed the US Capitol deployed “chemical irritants” to gain access to the building. Washington DC’s police chief says that the pro-Trump rioters that stormed the US Capitol deployed “chemical irritants” to gain access to the building.
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Capitol riots: Dramatic pictures show Trump supporters breaking into building
Read More Angry Trump supporters attempt to derail peaceful transfer of power Angry Trump supporters attempt to derail peaceful transfer of power
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Militia members gather outside the Georgia Capitol as pro-Trump rioters storm Washington DC
Read More As rioters storm US Capitol building in DC, militia members gather around Georgia Capitol As rioters storm US Capitol building in DC, militia members gather around Georgia Capitol
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Trump supporters storm Capitol as former DC police chief denounces ‘coup attempt’ – live
Read More Protesters breach Senate after Trump says ‘We’re going to the Capitol’ Trump lashes out at Pence, who is evacuated from Senate chamber Biden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general – report Rev Raphael Warnock defeats Republican senator Kelly Loeffler Georgia Senate runoff elections – live results Why Georgia Senate elections are a…
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VIRUS TODAY: Death of 9 nuns highlights toll of coronavirus
Read MoreThe nation’s governors are growing impatient for hospitals and other health care organizations to vaccine their front-line workersThe nation’s governors are growing impatient for hospitals and other health care organizations to vaccine their front-line workers
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Severe allergic reactions to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are ‘rare,’ CDC says
Read More Severe allergic reactions to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine were “rare” in the first 10 days of its rollout, with 21 cases among nearly 1.9 doses, the CDC reported. Severe allergic reactions to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine were “rare” in the first 10 days of its rollout, with 21 cases among nearly 1.9 doses, the CDC…
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Kim Jong Un Promotes Little Sister Again After Admitting His Economic Plan Is a Bust
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Incited by the President, Trump Supporters Violently Storm the Capitol
Read More Seething with anger, mostly unmasked, Donald Trump’s supporters stormed and breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, stoked by his defiant speech claiming the election had been stolen from him. Tens of thousands of supporters braved bone-chilling temperatures to hear him speak at the Ellipse below the White House, then many marched to Capitol…
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A Surreal Scene Unfolds in Washington as Donald Trump Tries to Undo the Election
Read More This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. Around this time in January 1993, the last incumbent President to lose his re-election bid flew to West Point, N.Y., to stand before a sea of cadets…
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Covid vaccinations: Which countries are leading the way?
Read More How are key nations faring in the bid to inoculate against Covid-19? How are key nations faring in the bid to inoculate against Covid-19?
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Trump still will not concede as Congress meets to affirm election
Read MoreTrump falsely insists he won the election, telling thousands gathered in Washington that victory was ‘stolen’ from him.Trump falsely insists he won the election, telling thousands gathered in Washington that victory was ‘stolen’ from him.
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The Guardian view on Hong Kong’s crackdown: an assault on political opposition | Editorial
Read More Wednesday’s arrests give the lie to official claims that the national security law would affect only a tiny minority China is crushing any shred of resistance in Hong Kong, in breach of its promises to maintain the region’s freedoms. The arrest of more than 50 pro-democracy figures in the early hours of Wednesday…
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French authorities charge man suspected of organising new year rave
Read More Prosecutor say 22-year-old not alone in organising event that shocked a country in lockdown Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage French authorities have charged a suspected organiser of an illegal new year rave in which 2,400 people defy coronavirus rules, in a decision condemned by his supporters as an injustice.…
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How Many People Have Gotten A COVID-19 Vaccine? Track It With These Charts And Maps.
Read More Follow the latest vaccination data in the US and globally. View Entire Post › Follow the latest vaccination data in the US and globally.View Entire Post ›
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Images show Orthodox Christians defy Covid guidelines to take icy ‘Epiphany dips’ across Europe
Read More Believers dive into freezing water to find wooden crucifixes Believers dive into freezing water to find wooden crucifixes
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Is High Tech a Danger to Humanity?
Read More STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jan 06 (IPS) – Oh, Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz. My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends. Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends. So, oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz. Janis Joplin, 1970 COVID-19 has made several…
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In deep water: The boys of Ghana’s Lake Volta
Read More Jeremy Snell’s haunting images capture the young faces who find themselves working at one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world Jeremy Snell’s haunting images capture the young faces who find themselves working at one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world
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Breonna Taylor: Two police officers sacked over deadly shooting
Read More Detectives were reportedly informed last week of the decision Detectives were reportedly informed last week of the decision
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Children’s TV show about a man with an uncontrollable giant penis launched in Denmark
Read More Animated series aimed at children aged between four and eight has enraged some parents Animated series aimed at children aged between four and eight has enraged some parents
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Reporters storm out of press conference after Catholic officials ask for silence on child abuse report
Read More Cardinal who commissioned report and sat on it for months faces calls to resign Cardinal who commissioned report and sat on it for months faces calls to resign
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China ‘misled world’ on Hong Kong security law, says Dominic Raab
Read More International criticism mounts after arrests of 53 people, as EU urged to drop economic deal with China The British foreign secretary has accused China of deliberately misleading the world when it passed its new security law in Hong Kong last year in the wake of the latest crackdown on the opposition in the…
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US residents: How do you feel about today’s events in Congress?
Read More With protests planned in Washington DC over the ratification of Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, and some Republicans planning to object, we’d like to hear from those in the US about how they feel about today’s events The confirmation of the presidential election result in Congress is traditionally a rubber stamp…
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Kim Jong-un says North Korea’s economic plan failed
Read MoreIt comes after a year of border closures with China and storms that have devastated homes and crops.It comes after a year of border closures with China and storms that have devastated homes and crops.
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Crowds gather as US Congress meets to certify Biden victory: Live
Read MoreProtesters have converged on Washington, DC as some Republicans plan objection in likely-to-fail plot.Protesters have converged on Washington, DC as some Republicans plan objection in likely-to-fail plot.
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‘From now on we live in constant fear’: Why the Hong Kong mass arrests signal dark days ahead
Read More The latest crackdown by authorities has shocked even those used to the opposition being targeted, reports William Yang The latest crackdown by authorities has shocked even those used to the opposition being targeted, reports William Yang
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Kim Jong-un tells North Korea party congress his economic plan failed ‘tremendously’
Read More Kim lauded party workers for ensuring stability during the pandemic Kim lauded party workers for ensuring stability during the pandemic
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WHO team denied entry to China to investigate coronavirus
Read More WHO said it was ‘very disappointed’ visas had not been granted WHO said it was ‘very disappointed’ visas had not been granted
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Wine thieves turn to bottle as French police give chase
Read More Burglars who stole €350,000 of Burgundy hurled bottles at police as they sped down motorway A gang of wine thieves turned to the closest thing at hand when they discovered French gendarmes in hot pursuit of their van. The burglars, who were making off with an estimated €350,000 (£317,000) worth of grands crus…
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Judge’s denial of Assange bail ‘unfair & illogical,’ no reason to keep him behind bars – WikiLeaks editor-in-chief
Read More It makes absolutely “no sense” to keep Julian Assange locked up any longer, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said shortly after a judge in London rejected his latest bail request. Speaking to reporters outside the court building, Hrafnsson called District Judge Vanessa Baraitser’s ruling a “great disappointment.” It’s unjust, unfair, and illogical, when you…