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Read More Gallery puts seldom-seen Divine Comedy sketches on display online to mark 700 years since poet’s death Eighty-eight rarely seen drawings of Dante’s The Divine Comedy have been put on virtual display as Italy begins a year-long calendar of events to mark the 700th anniversary of the poet’s death. The drawings, by the 16th-century…

Read More Exclusive: Reggae singer turned opposition leader tells of how he fears for his life Bobi Wine, the former reggae singer turned Ugandan opposition leader, has spoken about his country’s bitter and violent presidential election campaign as it moves into its final two weeks. “The campaign is crazy. It’s like a war and a…

Read MoreFarmers had gone to the fields in eastern Beni when they were attacked on New Year’s Eve, an official says.Farmers had gone to the fields in eastern Beni when they were attacked on New Year’s Eve, an official says.

Read MoreThe second line of the anthem has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”The second line of the anthem has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”

Read MoreWe round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news so you can impress yourself and your friends.We round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news so you can impress yourself and your friends.

Read More The man was allegedly making roaring noises to scare people passing by  The man was allegedly making roaring noises to scare people passing by 

Read More The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is being locally produced by the Serum Institute of India The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is being locally produced by the Serum Institute of India

Read More Norway has announced it will end travel restrictions placed on the UK aimed at stopping the spread of a coronavirus mutation. It said that special rules pertaining to travelers from the country will remain in place, however. The Norweigan government released a statement on Friday in which it explained that the decision to…

Read More Several Bundeswehr tactical vehicles have been damaged in the Leipzig district of Heiterblick on New Year’s Eve, said police spokesman Olaf Hoppe on Friday morning. The police assume arson based on initial findings. According to police, an arson attack leaves seven of ten vehicles ‘extensively damaged’. The Wolf  G-class vehicles were parked on…

Read MoreCases and the number of virus-related deaths are rising, prompting concerns for the overstretched NHS.Cases and the number of virus-related deaths are rising, prompting concerns for the overstretched NHS.

Read More Find is chance for species’ survival say scientists as DNA results confirm turtle found in Hanoi district is a Swinhoe’s softshell The last known male giant Swinhoe’s softshell turtle is no longer alone on the planet after the discovery of a female of his species in Vietnam. The female 86kg (13 stone) turtle…

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Read More Biden looks ahead to 2021 as Trump points out he correctly predicted arrival of vaccine before year’s end Donald Trump in a New Year’s Eve message reflected on his accomplishments in office, calling them “historic victories”, while his incoming successor, Joe Biden, struck an upbeat tone in looking ahead to 2021. After weeks…

Read MoreThe success of Biden’s foreign policy will largely depend on how he handles the China challenge.The success of Biden’s foreign policy will largely depend on how he handles the China challenge.

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Read More Latest updates: German biotech startup warns of ‘gaps’ in vaccine supply; re-analysis Covid tests in US raises questions about origin of B117 ‘UK strain’ Key London hospital preparing for Covid-only care as cases surge New coronavirus variant may have been in US since October UK doctors despair over public’s disregard for rules See…

Read More Just a few hours before New Year, Ukrainian gun maker XADO Chemical Group has announced that the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has adopted its new 14.5mm anti-materiel sniper rifles. The XADO announced on its Facebook account that it’s Snipex T-REX 14.5 and Snipex ALLIGATOR rifles have successfully passed all state trials and…

Read More Large gatherings broken up across UK but police say vast majority of people stuck to the rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Police across the UK have made a number of arrests and issued dozens of fines for New Year’s Eve parties and large gatherings that breached strict Covid…

Read MoreDozens of people arrested, including Islamic leader, after Muslim mob destroyed temple in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.Dozens of people arrested, including Islamic leader, after Muslim mob destroyed temple in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Read More The United States’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And, The UK officially departs from the EU. The United States’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And,…

Read More A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen. She says the US needs to pay attention to a country where China is the “elephant in the room.” A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen.…

Read More Criminal networks are depending on the chaos of Covid and Brexit. Now more than ever we need focus and international cooperation to prevent further tragedies Trials in the UK of the drivers and haulage organisers involved in the Essex lorry tragedy in which 39 Vietnamese migrants perished ended in guilty pleas and convictions.…

Read More Activists and residents tried preventing the event by creating a car blockade Activists and residents tried preventing the event by creating a car blockade

Read More Department said it is planning on upgrading charges against unnamed woman Department said it is planning on upgrading charges against unnamed woman

Read More LOS ANGELES — MF Doom, a masked rapper who awed hip-hop fans and fellow musicians with intricate wordplay, has died. He was 49. The British-born rapper rarely appeared in public in recent years without his signature mask, modeled after the Marvel Comics villain Doctor Doom. His death was confirmed Thursday by Doom’s representative,…

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Read More In 2021, the world will slowly begin to fight back against Covid. But what else will change as the vaccines are administered? Here are the figures who will shape a vital year Joe Biden United States Continue reading…In 2021, the world will slowly begin to fight back against Covid. But what else will…

Read More Advocates have hope that Biden will build better policy, but they are nervous about Obama-era officials having key roles Few people have been as closely involved with family separation and reunification as attorney Erika Pinheiro, one of the leaders of the immigration advocacy group Al Otro Lado. And though Joe Biden’s win in…

Read More Tokyo reported 1,300 new coronavirus infections on Thursday Health experts concerned over stretched medical infrastructure When Japanese and International Olympic Committee officials finally accepted defeat in March and postponed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, there was general agreement that a one-year wait would give the world ample time to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. The…

Read MoreSmall companies have taken the brunt of the COVID slump, but their agility has proven to be their greatest asset.Small companies have taken the brunt of the COVID slump, but their agility has proven to be their greatest asset.

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Read MoreFord had been expected to terminate its India business after struggling in the world’s fourth-biggest car market.Ford had been expected to terminate its India business after struggling in the world’s fourth-biggest car market.

Read More No early signs of chaos as trucks haul goods across the new customs border Moments after the UK left the EU with an 11th-hour deal, the first trucks hauling goods across the new customs border presented their clearance documents to French agents before loading on to a train to pass through the Eurotunnel.…

Read More Recalling the delivery of the Streets and the music of James Blake, David Balfe’s project is a cathartic document in the wake his best friend’s death Irish drill, jazz violin and supermarket musicals: 30 new artists for 2021 When the Irish recession of 2008 shattered the country’s economy, communities from Dublin’s inner city…