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Read More Instead of being driven by a twisted sense of vengeance, protagonist Ichiban, a washed-up gangster in his 40s, seeks answers. He’s a welcome antidote It sounds like the set-up for a violent revenge movie. Low-ranking yakuza Ichiban Kasuga takes the blame for an inter-clan assassination and does 18 years in prison to protect…

Read MoreBrussels did little, as Moscow scored yet another strategic victory on the EU’s eastern periphery.Brussels did little, as Moscow scored yet another strategic victory on the EU’s eastern periphery.

Read More Plants are compulsive communicators, but now one expert thinks they may also have different character traits – with some more nervy than others Name: Plant personalities. Age: Possibly millions of years old. Continue reading…Plants are compulsive communicators, but now one expert thinks they may also have different character traits – with some more…

Read MoreStatement by foreign minister follows Israeli media reports Netanyahu held secret talks with kingdom’s crown prince.Statement by foreign minister follows Israeli media reports Netanyahu held secret talks with kingdom’s crown prince.

Read More The European Commission has reminded the French government of its duty to ensure journalists can carry out their work “freely and safely,” as parliament votes to crackdown on the publication of images of on-duty police officers. Christian Wigand, the EC spokesperson for Rule of Law, issued a warning to the French government after…

Read More Germany’s federal minister for women says nation is ‘setting an example for a sustainable, modern society’ Germany’s federal minister for women says nation is ‘setting an example for a sustainable, modern society’

Read MoreThe Lebanese composer’s fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music created a new genre during the country’s civil war.The Lebanese composer’s fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music created a new genre during the country’s civil war.

Read MoreCaeleb Dressel became the first swimmer to eclipse 48 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly.Caeleb Dressel became the first swimmer to eclipse 48 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly.

Read More Authorities in Hong Kong reported 73 new coronavirus cases on Monday, blaming “silent transmission” chains for a rise in asymptomatic infections. The epidemic situation in the densely populated Chinese city is rapidly worsening, officials said, after 73 new coronavirus cases were registered, the highest daily figure since August 16 when the city reported…

Read More The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is likely to go up in 2020 despite a reduction in global emissions due to Covid-19. The WMO said in a bulletin released on Monday that the expected drop in global emissions in 2020 is just a “tiny blip” in…

Read MoreThis blind runner worked with Google to develop an app that lets him run without the help of humans or guide dogs.This blind runner worked with Google to develop an app that lets him run without the help of humans or guide dogs.

Read More#AJOpinion hears from British lawyer Philippe Sands on the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.#AJOpinion hears from British lawyer Philippe Sands on the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.

Read MoreAzerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visits Nagorno-Karabakh, claiming victory.Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visits Nagorno-Karabakh, claiming victory.

Read More China’s foreign ministry announced on Monday that it will bring a “necessary” response to bear after a senior US Navy admiral made an unannounced visit to Taiwan over the weekend. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters that China “resolutely opposes” any diplomatic or military relations between American and Taiwanese officials,…

Read More UNICEF has announced it is working with 350 logistics partners, including major airlines and shipping lines, to ensure the delivery of nearly two billion Covid-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as well as one billion syringes. In a statement released by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday, the agency said it plans…

Read More Trump campaign cuts ties with Sidney Powell after bizarre election claims President nevertheless still tweeting disinformation and ‘We will win!’ Antony Blinken tipped to be Joe Biden’s secretary of state 142,732 new US coronavirus cases and 921 more deaths yesterday Reports Israeli PM secretly visited Saudi Arabia with Pompeo Sign up to receive…

Read MoreSupreme Court warns the situation could worsen further as it seeks status reports from four states, including Delhi.Supreme Court warns the situation could worsen further as it seeks status reports from four states, including Delhi.

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Read More ‘I was so young I did not really understand any of it’, American boy in 2017 Isis video speaks for the first time  ‘I was so young I did not really understand any of it’, American boy in 2017 Isis video speaks for the first time 

Read MoreVeteran diplomat is expected to focus on restoring trust and professionalism to the State Department, with a particular focus on diversity.Veteran diplomat is expected to focus on restoring trust and professionalism to the State Department, with a particular focus on diversity.

Read MoreUK group is the latest drugmaker to unveil positive interim data in a scientific race to curb a global pandemic.UK group is the latest drugmaker to unveil positive interim data in a scientific race to curb a global pandemic.

Read MoreAlong with his lawyer, Sarkozy, accused of corruption, faces up to 10 years in prison and a 1 million euro-fine.Along with his lawyer, Sarkozy, accused of corruption, faces up to 10 years in prison and a 1 million euro-fine.

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Read MoreResearcher says findings of Australia survey provide ‘evidence of that culture that things come to men without asking’.Researcher says findings of Australia survey provide ‘evidence of that culture that things come to men without asking’.

Read MoreQR codes – bar codes that can be read by mobile phones – have been used in China during the pandemic.QR codes – bar codes that can be read by mobile phones – have been used in China during the pandemic.

Read MoreThe large scale trial is both a triumph and a disappointment, after other groups had better results.The large scale trial is both a triumph and a disappointment, after other groups had better results.

Read More Vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University shows average efficacy of 70% in protecting against virus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK can prevent 70.4% of people from getting Covid-19, according to data. Oxford University and AstraZeneca have announced their jab is effective…

Read More Saudi Arabia announced it would end capital punishment for juvenile crimes, but campaigners fear at least 10 prisoners could be executed at any time Saudi security forces arrested Mohammed Al Faraj outside a bowling alley when he was 15 years old. The teenager from Qatif, aShia-majority province in the east of the country,…

Read MoreTrump administration plans to restrict some Chinese aerospace, other firms from buying US technology, Reuters reports.Trump administration plans to restrict some Chinese aerospace, other firms from buying US technology, Reuters reports.

Read MoreActivist faces a jail term of up to five years for organising protest outside Hong Kong’s police headquarters last year.Activist faces a jail term of up to five years for organising protest outside Hong Kong’s police headquarters last year.

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Read MoreA ‘defender of global alliances’, Blinken says the US needs to take an active leadership role in the world.A ‘defender of global alliances’, Blinken says the US needs to take an active leadership role in the world.

Read More Regional democracies including US, Japan and India step up cooperation on cybersecurity Australia will spend $500,000 setting up a tech network among the “Quad” democracies – Australia, the United States, Japan and India – against the backdrop of worsening tensions with China. The move signals an increased focus on cybersecurity and sensitive technology…

Read MoreInvestors hope that swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines will allow businesses to operate at full capacity.Investors hope that swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines will allow businesses to operate at full capacity.

Read More Independent Sage proposes community celebrations with food and drink in the street Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christmas could be turned into a communal outdoor celebration – with hot drinks and mince pies consumed in the street – scientists have suggested, in alternative plans drawn up for safer festivities.…