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North Korea holds its biggest political event amid crises
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Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river
Read MorePeter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.
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Dozens arrested in sweeping Hong Kong crackdown
Read MorePoliticians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to ‘primaries’ democrats held last year.Politicians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to ‘primaries’ democrats held last year.
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Washington Braces for Chaos as Trump Supporters Descend for “Final Stand”
Read More After months of tense anticipation, Nov. 3 came and went in the United States without major incident of violence or intimidation—much to the relief of voters, voting rights groups and law enforcement. But as President Donald Trump’s numerous lawsuits to overturn the election results failed, a new inflection point in his frenzied campaign…
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Family calls for more research after young doctor left paralyzed in wake of taking Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in Mexico
Read More An investigation has been launched by public health authorities in Mexico after a young doctor was left paralyzed minutes after taking the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Her family have asked for more research to be carried out. Karla Cecilia Perez was left partially paralyzed in her arms and legs mere hours after receiving the…
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U.S. Security Agencies: Massive Computer Hack Is ‘Likely Russian’
Read More In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks “will require a sustained and dedicated effort to remediate.” (Image credit: Pavel Golovkin/AP) In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks…
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Israel offers aggressive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but Palestinians left behind
Read More Israel’s socialized and highly digitized healthcare system has aided rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout. But Palestinians will have to wait. Israel’s socialized and highly digitized healthcare system has aided rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout. But Palestinians will have to wait.
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FDA warns of “risk” in U.K. plan to delay 2nd Pfizer vaccine shots
Read MoreFacing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks. The FDA says that decision is “not rooted solidly in the available evidence.”Facing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks.…
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Jacob Blake news – live: Family calls for peaceful protest after no charges brought against Kenosha officer
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“One Of The Most Kind People You Would Ever Meet”: She Escaped The Holocaust But Not The Pandemic
Read More Malvina Shabes escaped Poland during World War II and found refuge in Canada. A COVID-19 outbreak in a retirement home killed her. View Entire Post › Malvina Shabes escaped Poland during World War II and found refuge in Canada. A COVID-19 outbreak in a retirement home killed her.View Entire Post ›
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Jacob Blake: No police officers charged over Kenosha shooting
Read MoreWisconsin’s district attorney says no-one will face charges over the shooting of the black man in August.Wisconsin’s district attorney says no-one will face charges over the shooting of the black man in August.
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‘Immensely disappointed’: Jacob Blake’s family react to no charge decision against police as Kenosha braces for protest
Read More Governor has mobilised 500 National Guard troops to help control situation Governor has mobilised 500 National Guard troops to help control situation
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Australia coronavirus news live: RSL, restaurants and cricket ground added to Sydney Covid hotspots as Victoria records one new case
Read More People who attended venues in Merrylands, Parramatta, Mays Hill and Pendle Hill urged to get tested. Follow all the latest news and updates, live NSW hotspots; Victoria hotspots Covid restrictions state by state Follow the global live blog 10.09pm GMT Victoria’s health minister, Martin Foley, will hold a press conference with a public…
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No charges brought against Kenosha officer Rusten Sheskey who shot Jacob Blake
Read More No charges will be brought against Mr Blake No charges will be brought against Mr Blake
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Grammys Postponed Until March as Coronavirus Cases Surge in California
Read More (NEW YORK) — The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. The Recording Academy told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the annual show would shift from its original Jan. 31 broadcast…
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No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake
Read MoreKenosha district attorney says no police offices to face charges for shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August.Kenosha district attorney says no police offices to face charges for shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August.
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Kyle Rittenhouse pleads not guilty to all charges in Kenosha shooting
Read More Plea comes as city prepares for potential unrest over decision whether to charge officer in shooting of Jacob Blake Plea comes as city prepares for potential unrest over decision whether to charge officer in shooting of Jacob Blake
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‘Welcome development’: Reaction to the Qatar-GCC agreement
Read MoreSaudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt among those praising the Al-Ula declaration which restored ties between blockading nations and Qatar.Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt among those praising the Al-Ula declaration which restored ties between blockading nations and Qatar.
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro loyalists take control of parliament
Read MoreThe National Assembly had until now been the only institution not controlled by the Maduro government.The National Assembly had until now been the only institution not controlled by the Maduro government.
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Health Workers Are Going Viral on TikTok for Debunking COVID-19 Myths
Read More At first glance, the December video looks like just the latest rendition of a TikTok trend. On one side of the split screen “duet,” a video game car bounces down a mountain; on the other, the TikTok user “dr.noc” scrambles to talk as much as he can before the car slams into the…
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WHO chief ‘disappointed’ China still hasn’t approved entry of Covid-19 experts investigating pandemic origins
Read More The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) spoke on Tuesday of his disappointment that China had not yet authorized the entry of an international team of WHO scientists in order to trace the origins of coronavirus in Wuhan. “Today, we learned that Chinese officials have not yet finalized the necessary permissions for…
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People at wedding party in Mali killed in airstrike, local sources say
Read More French forces were in area but say they attacked ‘fully-identified armed terrorist group’ More than 20 people, including children, were killed in airstrikes during a wedding ceremony in a remote desert area of central Mali, according to local sources. It was not immediately clear who carried out the attacks but the reports emerged…
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‘Wave of plastic’ washes up on Brazil beach
Read More Rubbish washed up near Rio de Janeiro Rubbish washed up near Rio de Janeiro
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Georgia Senate election: Control of Congress up for grabs
Read MoreTwo runoff votes in the state will decide whether President-elect Joe Biden controls all of Congress.Two runoff votes in the state will decide whether President-elect Joe Biden controls all of Congress.
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“Harry Potter” actress Jessie Cave says baby has COVID-19
Read More“Really didn’t want to be back in a hospital so soon after his traumatic birth,” Cave wrote.”Really didn’t want to be back in a hospital so soon after his traumatic birth,” Cave wrote.
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia breakthrough is more exhaustion than compromise
Read More Talk of brotherly unity rather than lessons learned dominated the Gulf Cooperation Council summit The meeting on Tuesday between Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani was hailed as a breakthrough that brought together two feuding parties who were finally willing…
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Ancient “fast food” counter unearthed in Pompeii
Read MoreThree quarters of Pompeii has been excavated, but there is still much to be discovered about the ancient city that was destroyed by a natural disaster in the year 79 AD. Almost 300 years after Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Roman city in 30 feet of ash and volcanic rock, researchers discovered an…
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Deep skepticism as Afghan peace talks set to resume amid U.S. pullout
Read MoreAs Afghan and Taliban negotiators prepare to resume talks aimed at winding down America’s longest war, a top Afghan official warns the insurgents “are preparing” for a new one.As Afghan and Taliban negotiators prepare to resume talks aimed at winding down America’s longest war, a top Afghan official warns the insurgents “are preparing” for…
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As Saudi blockade ends, Qatar emerges victorious
Read More A deal signed in Saudi Arabia brings an end to a dispute which stretches back to 2017 A deal signed in Saudi Arabia brings an end to a dispute which stretches back to 2017
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U.K.’s Boris Johnson reinstates national lockdown amid spiraling infections, new COVID-19 strain
Read MoreOn the day Britain became the first to roll out the new Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned the nation to national lockdown, closing all schools to combat spiraling coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. As Charlie D’Agata reports, a dangerous new strain of coronavirus from South Africa is causing concern among scientists.On the day…
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India’s supreme court gives go-ahead for controversial new parliament building
Read More Critics say Narendra Modi’s $3bn redevelopment of Lutyen’s central vista is ‘expensive vanity project’ India’s supreme court has given approval for a new parliament building that critics have called an “expensive vanity project” for the prime minister, Narendra Modi. Under the $3bn development project, Delhi’s iconic central vista at the heart of the…
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Jacob Blake case – latest: Wisconsin mobilises national guard as Kenosha police face charges over shooting
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The 24-hour meme machine: what the US election can teach Australia about digital campaigning
Read More Labor and the Coalition will need to find ways to stop conspiracy theories and fake news bleeding into audiences critical to electoral success Digital experts are warning that the next federal election will push online campaigning to a much darker place, where communities will be deliberately divided as “alternative facts” become the stock…
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I didn’t want to be a ‘Lebo’ growing up in Australia, but I came to love who I am
Read More Lebo is a special blend of Lebanese and Australian, rooted in western Sydney and thoroughly unique I am not actually Lebanese. Sure, my parents are Lebanese, my Arabic is Lebanese-tinted and I can be extremely critical of my local Lebanese joint, but the reality is I am not actually from Lebanon. Continue reading…Lebo…
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Olivier Duhamel: French political scientist faces inquiry over sex abuse claims
Read MoreProsecutors open an inquiry after Olivier Duhamel is accused of abusing his stepson 30 years ago.Prosecutors open an inquiry after Olivier Duhamel is accused of abusing his stepson 30 years ago.