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Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
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Pro-lockdown Pope gets political on Covid-19 again, condemns those who traveled over the holidays despite pandemic
Read More Pope Francis has weighed in again on Covid-19 politics, this time scolding people who traveled abroad during the holiday season to avoid lockdowns and saying he was “pained” and “saddened” by their selfish desire for “having fun.” “They are good people, but they didn’t think about those who were staying at home, of…
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Lyle Shelton accused of wasting Queensland police resources over ‘sneaky run’ border tweet
Read More Former head of Australian Christian Lobby boasted he had avoided the ‘CCP virus police’ by crossing the border into NSW NSW reports two new Covid cases linked to Berala cluster NSW hotspots list; Victoria hotspots list Covid restrictions state by state Follow our Australia coronavirus live blog Queensland’s police minister and police commissioner…
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President Trump, in Recorded Call, Urged Georgia Election Official to ‘Find’ Votes to Overturn Biden’s Win
Read More (ATLANTA) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud and raising the prospect of “criminal offense” if officials did not change the vote count, according to a recording of the conversation.…
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Biden, Trump to converge on Georgia before pivotal US Senate vote
Read MoreThe two races will determine which party controls the chamber and how difficult Biden’s first years in office could be.The two races will determine which party controls the chamber and how difficult Biden’s first years in office could be.
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Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages
Read MoreThe government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger’s border with Mali.The government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger’s border with Mali.
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Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages
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Nancy Pelosi Narrowly Reelected House Speaker
Read More (WASHINGTON) — Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected Sunday as speaker, giving her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic, revive the economy and address other party priorities. “We accept a responsibility as daunting and demanding as…
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Sir Brian Urquhart, who helped establish the United Nations, dies aged 101
Read More Former army major was UN’s second staff member after its founding in 1945 and worked as principal adviser to five secretaries general Sir Brian Urquhart, the British diplomat who played a role in the establishment of the United Nations, has died aged 101. Urquhart was the second staff member hired by the UN…
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Nancy Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speaker
Read MoreUS Congress convenes for start of a new session as a Republican fight looms over the presidential election results.US Congress convenes for start of a new session as a Republican fight looms over the presidential election results.
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Leave military out of it, former defence secretaries tell Trump
Read More Unprecedented letter calls on voted-out president to accept Joe Biden’s election victory amid growing fears over his behaviour All 10 former US defence secretaries still living, including two who worked for Donald Trump, have called for the president and his supporters to accept he lost the election and warned against attempts to involve…
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On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo
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On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo
Read MorePhotographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham goes out with UN peacekeepers.Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham goes out with UN peacekeepers.
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Why I’m feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021
Read MoreThe BBC’s Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.The BBC’s Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.
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The K-pop inspired band that challenged gender norms in Kazakhstan
Read MoreWith their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many.With their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many.
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Coronavirus live news: US deaths pass 350,000 as India authorises two vaccines
Read More UK Labour leader calls for lockdown as daily cases near 60,000; India approves Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccines Coronavirus restrictions ‘probably about to get tougher’, says Boris Johnson Parents face week of uncertainty over school reopenings in England Pope condemns travelling abroad to escape coronavirus lockdowns ‘The numbers are real’: Fauci hits back at…
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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
Read MoreAs 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos’s wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos’s wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Covid exercise: ‘I’ll never go back to the gym again’
Read MoreAn explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.
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Efforts underway to achieve global immunization from coronavirus
Read MoreThe race is on to end the pandemic with global immunization, but the world is hardly an equal place. Elizabeth Palmer has more on the struggles to get the vaccine to everyone.The race is on to end the pandemic with global immunization, but the world is hardly an equal place. Elizabeth Palmer has more…
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India coronavirus: The mums who became pandemic chefs
Read MoreIndia’s grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs.India’s grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs.
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Covid-19: Are pandemics the new normal?
Read MoreAfter Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?
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Inside the hyper-local world of Facebook’s ‘buy nothing’ groups
Read More In an age when people rarely know their neighbours, a ‘buy nothing’ group is one way to acquaint yourself with those living on your street We all have things we don’t need. For Canberra resident Zoe Bowman, it is melon ballers. “Someone asked for a melon baller to make some melon balls for…
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Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top – and stayed there
Read MoreThe Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden’s agenda.The Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden’s agenda.
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U.K. warns of more lockdown measures as country fights COVID-19
Read MoreThe United Kingdom is battling an acute outbreak, recording more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past six days. The new COVID variant is up to 70% more contagious.The United Kingdom is battling an acute outbreak, recording more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past six days. The…
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U.K. teachers’ union urges schools to close
Read MoreThe government, which oversees schools in England, has already decided to keep all schools in London closed next week to try to stem new infections.The government, which oversees schools in England, has already decided to keep all schools in London closed next week to try to stem new infections.
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Militants attack bus in central Syria, killing 9
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Army investigates fatal shooting of drill sergeant in Texas
Read More Jessica Mitchell found in car by firefighters after reports of crash Jessica Mitchell found in car by firefighters after reports of crash
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Seven children and two adults killed in fiery New Year’s Day car crash
Read More Seven young victims were aged between six and 15 but have not yet been named Seven young victims were aged between six and 15 but have not yet been named
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One dead and three wounded in Texas church shooting
Read More Pastor dead and gunman among the injured after shooting at Methodist church Pastor dead and gunman among the injured after shooting at Methodist church
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US election: Trump tells Georgia election official to ‘find’ votes to overturn Biden win
Read MoreThe US president pressures Brad Raffensperger in an audio recording released by the Washington Post.The US president pressures Brad Raffensperger in an audio recording released by the Washington Post.
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Australia coronavirus live news: thousands told to self-isolate after Covid-19 exposure
Read More More than 2,000 customers of a bottle shop in western Sydney at risk after employee worked while infected; masks made mandatory in Sydney; and Victorian authorities to ramp up testing. Follow the latest updates NSW hotspots list; Victoria hotspots list Covid restrictions state by state Download the free Guardian app to get the…
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Gerry Marsden, Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman, has died at 78
Read MoreThe British singer was instrumental in turning a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” into one of the great anthems in the world of football.The British singer was instrumental in turning a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” into one of the great anthems in the world of football.
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Pregnant woman and six babies among 265 migrants rescued in Mediterranean
Read More Expectant mother pulled from sea is nine months pregnant Expectant mother pulled from sea is nine months pregnant
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Veteran reporter John Pilger says if Julian Assange extradited to US ‘no journalist who challenges power will be safe’
Read More British justice itself on trial, celebrated writer and filmmaker tells The Independent British justice itself on trial, celebrated writer and filmmaker tells The Independent
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Brian Urquhart, early leader of United Nations, dies at 101
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