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Inside A Xinjiang Detention Camp
Read More In a lush countryside idyll known for its horse farms and fields of yellow flowers, China built a system of total control. View Entire Post › In a lush countryside idyll known for its horse farms and fields of yellow flowers, China built a system of total control.View Entire Post ›
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Coronavirus live news: Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days as global deaths pass 1.5m
Read More Biden will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office; Italy approves Christmas restrictions; Iran’s cases top 1m European and US experts question UK’s fast-track of vaccine Public trust vital for Covid-19 vaccine programmes says WHO Swedes’ support for anti-lockdown stance slips amid rising deaths Cyberspies target Covid vaccine…
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Thailand’s youth rebellion: Protest movement demands monarchy reform
Read MoreA student-led protest movement has started demanding reform of the monarchy and an end to military coups.A student-led protest movement has started demanding reform of the monarchy and an end to military coups.
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How Rich Countries Are ‘Hoarding’ The World’s Vaccines, In Charts
Read More Experts say low-risk people in the U.S. will likely be immunized before many high-risk people in poor countries. (Image credit: Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR) Experts say low-risk people in the U.S. will likely be immunized before many high-risk people in poor countries.
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Pfizer will only distribute half of promised Covid vaccines, reports say
Read More ‘Scaling up the raw material supply chain took longer than expected’ ‘Scaling up the raw material supply chain took longer than expected’
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Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days
Read MoreThe president-elect says he expects universal masking will bring a “significant reduction” in Covid-19.The president-elect says he expects universal masking will bring a “significant reduction” in Covid-19.
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Government Shares Previously Undisclosed Data That Could Help In Search For Families Separated At The Border
Read More The federal government has shared previously undisclosed data with a steering committee charged with locating the parents of children who were separated at the U.S./Mexico border in 2017 and 2018, according to court documents. The data could help with efforts to locate the families of children who have not yet been reunited with…
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Supreme Court sides with church challenge to California lockdown as governor orders new crackdown
Read More It comes after Scotus ruled against New York’s restrictions on religious services It comes after Scotus ruled against New York’s restrictions on religious services
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‘This is not science fiction,’ say scientists pushing for ‘neuro-rights’
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Fauci apologises for ‘misunderstanding’ after suggesting UK rushed Covid vaccine approval
Read More Top infectious diseases expert claims FDA is doing it the ‘correct way’ Top infectious diseases expert claims FDA is doing it the ‘correct way’
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China is greatest threat to freedom – US intelligence chief
Read MoreBeijing seeks to dominate the world, warns US intelligence director John Ratcliffe.Beijing seeks to dominate the world, warns US intelligence director John Ratcliffe.
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Australia news live: China row simmers; NSW awaits Covid case numbers
Read More MP Andrew Hastie has criticised the release of details included in the war crimes report for allowing China to ‘malign our troops’; PM faces questions over Murdoch Christmas party flight; NSW awaits update on new Covid cluster. Follow all today’s news Follow the global coronavirus liveblog Sydney hotel quarantine worker diagnosed with Covid-19…
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Donald Trump stays silent as US sees record 2,804 coronavirus deaths in a day
Read More President fails to address national crisis, instead remaining focused on false voter fraud claims A day after 2,804 Americans died in a single day from the coronavirus pandemic – almost as many as in the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks – Donald Trump said nothing about the harrowing national crisis. The US president’s…
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Facebook sued for ‘denying opportunities to US workers’
Read MoreThe Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.
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Warner Bros’ films set for simultaneous cinema and US streaming
Read MoreWarner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas.Warner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas.
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‘When People Suffer, We Suffer.’ Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jenkins on Mental Health and Vulnerability
Read More Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jenkins haven’t gotten into the mental health conversation overnight. For Henson, who has been a Hollywood powerhouse for years, removing the stigma around mental health conversations is something she’s put front and center since watching her own dad struggle. And for Jenkins, Henson’s longtime friend and a producer,…
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Alexis Sharkey: Friends say influencer was ‘worried for her safety’ before her death
Read More 26-year-old was found dead Saturday after going missing Friday evening 26-year-old was found dead Saturday after going missing Friday evening
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Trump administration sues Facebook for discriminating against American workers
Read More The Department of Justice has accused Facebook of discriminating against US workers by giving hiring preferences to foreigners on temporary work visas. The Department of Justice has accused Facebook of discriminating against US workers by giving hiring preferences to foreigners on temporary work visas.
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Israel warns its citizens they may be targeted abroad by Iran following nuclear scientist’s assassination
Read More Israel has issued a warning to its citizens abroad about potential terrorist attacks amid threats from Tehran of retaliatory action in response to the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist. Iran was quick to blame Israel last week for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, though it has not taken credit for the…
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Iraq unrest fuels spike in domestic violence cases
Read More Thousands of domestic abuse cases registered in Iraqi courts in past year Thousands of domestic abuse cases registered in Iraqi courts in past year
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Warner Bros to release all movies in 2021 on HBO Max at same time as theaters
Read More WarnerMedia will keep the films on the streaming service for one month before pulling them off for a period of time WarnerMedia will keep the films on the streaming service for one month before pulling them off for a period of time
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Anger as Californians still waiting for over $1bn in approved aid for 2017, 2018 wildfires
Read More The money isn’t expected to kick in until early 2021 The money isn’t expected to kick in until early 2021
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Police say four killed in explosion at UK wastewater plant
Read MoreRescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.Rescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.
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Biden sparks environmentalist row over top economic pick Brian Deese
Read More The president-elect says Brian Deese will put a focus on climate, but some environmentalists are skeptical of his ties to Wall Street The president-elect says Brian Deese will put a focus on climate, but some environmentalists are skeptical of his ties to Wall Street
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Oil could close at highest price since March after OPEC+ news
Read MoreOPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.OPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.
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Police chief takes ‘decisive’ action against officer who shot unarmed naked man hiding in dumpster
Read More ‘Lives have been altered. A person has been shot,’ police chief Todd Axtell says ‘Lives have been altered. A person has been shot,’ police chief Todd Axtell says
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How to watch the Geminids meteor shower, one of the year’s best
Read MoreThe year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
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Trump team’s discredited fraud witness compared to SNL character
Read More Twitter users compared Melissa Carone to an SNL character after she made bizarre allegations of fraud before the Michigan House The quixotic quest by Donald Trump’s legal team to overturn the results of the election have birthed an unlikely star this week: Michigan resident Melissa Carone. Carone, a contract worker for Dominion Voting…
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Police guide advising forces to treat BLM protesters as terrorists could lead to ‘unnecessary deaths’, Yale professor warns
Read More Document is ‘untethered to reality,’ says professor Phillip Goff Document is ‘untethered to reality,’ says professor Phillip Goff
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New Year’s Eve parties ruled out by Airbnb in bid to deter Covid-spreading gatherings
Read More Short-stay rental giant Airbnb has toughened its booking rules ahead of New Year’s Eve in a bid to crack down on people throwing parties in defiance of coronavirus restrictions, as well as to try to limit the spread of Covid-19. From Thursday, Airbnb users lacking positive reviews will be barred from booking one-night…
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Trump to give Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz in closed ceremony after he called president ‘outstanding leader’
Read More Holtz retired from coaching in 2004 after a 33-year career in college football Holtz retired from coaching in 2004 after a 33-year career in college football
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Dr Fauci: The UK ‘was not as careful’ as US in vaccine approval
Read MoreThe UK has defended its process, and says the vaccine is safe and effective.The UK has defended its process, and says the vaccine is safe and effective.
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Ivanka Trump questioned over inauguration funds ‘misuse’
Read MorePresident Trump’s daughter has denounced a lawsuit as “politically motivated”.President Trump’s daughter has denounced a lawsuit as “politically motivated”.
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Keeping Climate Ambition Alive: Challenges Remain but Signs of Progress Abound
Read More WASHINGTON DC, Dec 03 (IPS) – For those of us in the international climate action community, 2020 isn’t ending the way we expected when we rang in the new year. Even before 2020 dawned, countries were hard at work planning for their first updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), in line with the Paris…
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Amazon rainforest rock art depicts giant Ice Age creatures
Read MoreResearchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.Researchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.