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Some governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings
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Mnuchin insists US has $800bn ‘bazooka’ after clawing back funds
Read MoreMnuchin faces criticism for his decision to take back Federal Reserve coronavirus funds amid new business closures.Mnuchin faces criticism for his decision to take back Federal Reserve coronavirus funds amid new business closures.
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Biden Has Promised to Undo Trump’s Immigration Policies. How Much Is He Really Likely to Reform?
Read More President Donald Trump ran his first presidential campaign on the promise to overhaul U.S. immigration, and for the most part, he kept that promise. Month after month, from the very start of Trump’s term, immigration policy changed rapidly, from the Zero Tolerance policy that separated children from their parents, to record low caps…
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Trump unveils contentious drug policies aimed at lowering costs
Read MoreLawsuits are almost guaranteed for both rules, leaving implementation unclear as Trump’s days in office dwindle.Lawsuits are almost guaranteed for both rules, leaving implementation unclear as Trump’s days in office dwindle.
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Alleged Kenosha shooter posts $2 million bail and leaves jail
Read More He’s accused of fatally shooting two people during August civil rights protests in Wisconsin He’s accused of fatally shooting two people during August civil rights protests in Wisconsin
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Killing of black man by guards at Brazil supermarket sparks protests
Read MoreThe 40-year-old was killed by two white supermarket guards on the eve of Black Consciousness Day.The 40-year-old was killed by two white supermarket guards on the eve of Black Consciousness Day.
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‘Election contest continues’: Pence refuses to break with Trump as he campaigns in Georgia Senate race
Read More The run-off election in January 2020 will decide control of the Senate The run-off election in January 2020 will decide control of the Senate
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Anton Ferdinand: ‘I have kicked myself for years for not speaking out’
Read More Former defender discusses the pain of the John Terry incident, the abuse his mother suffered and his documentary on racism ‘I carried the burden of not speaking out for so long, for nine years,” Anton Ferdinand says as he explains how haunted he has been. Ferdinand suffered terribly as the victim in the…
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‘It’s Like We’re Hanging in the Air.’ Iranian Activist Activist Nasrin’s Husband On Her Temporary Release from Prison
Read More On Nov 7, the day that Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh won temporary release from Qarchak women’s prison in Tehran, a video clip circulated on social media showing her wearing a green hijab and clasping a bouquet of chrysanthemums. A surgical mask obscured Sotoudeh’s mouth, but her cheeks rose and her eyes…
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‘It’s Like We’re Hanging in the Air.’ Iranian Activist Activist Nasrin’s Husband On Her Temporary Release from Prison
Read More On Nov 7, the day that Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh won temporary release from Qarchak women’s prison in Tehran, a video clip circulated on social media showing her wearing a green hijab and clasping a bouquet of chrysanthemums. A surgical mask obscured Sotoudeh’s mouth, but her cheeks rose and her eyes…
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The Independent appoints editor of Independent en Español
Read More Enrique Limón has been appointed the editor of Independent en Español, the latest international endeavour from The Independent, created to serve the Latin American audience in the US and other Spanish-speaking markets around the world. Enrique Limón has been appointed the editor of Independent en Español, the latest international endeavour from The Independent,…
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Trump trade advisor makes wild claim China sent ‘thousands of people around the world’ to spread Covid
Read More Navarro made the baseless claims during an appearance on Eric Bolling’s show, America This Week. Navarro made the baseless claims during an appearance on Eric Bolling’s show, America This Week.
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Can Syria avoid a coronavirus disaster?
Read MoreCOVID-19 infections are rising rapidly in Idlib, the last rebel-held province in Syria.COVID-19 infections are rising rapidly in Idlib, the last rebel-held province in Syria.
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Bobi Wine protests: Shoot to kill defended by Uganda minister
Read MoreThe security minister says “police have a right to kill you” after 28 protesters died in clashes.The security minister says “police have a right to kill you” after 28 protesters died in clashes.
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Donald Trump Is Endangering America’s National Security for His Ego
Read More At the height of a global pandemic and in the depth of a national recession, Donald Trump has endangered our national security by forcing the Pentagon into his latest culture war. Since the moment it was clear he was going to lose the election, Trump has spent his time spewing conspiracy theories so…
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Bobi Wine protests: arrest sparks Uganda’s worst unrest in years – video report
Read More At least 19 people have been killed in Uganda over two days in the country’s worst unrest in a decade, as security forces try to quell protests triggered by the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine. Known by supporters as ‘the ghetto president’, Wine is one of a new generation of politicians across…
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‘God’s grace’: Woman survives after being thrown onto tracks in front of incoming train
Read More Police describe attacker’s behaviour in surveillance footage of incident ‘disturbing’ Police describe attacker’s behaviour in surveillance footage of incident ‘disturbing’
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Mnuchin says he is ‘not trying to hinder’ incoming administration
Read MoreEnding several emergency loan programmes run by the Fed, the US Treasury secretary drew criticism for his decision.Ending several emergency loan programmes run by the Fed, the US Treasury secretary drew criticism for his decision.
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German doctor arrested on suspicion of killing two Covid patients
Read More Essen medic suspected of giving lethal injections to two men who were severely ill Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage German police have opened a murder inquiry against a senior doctor in the western city of Essen over the deaths of two seriously ill coronavirus patients who were given lethal…
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The Republican voters who say ‘no way in hell’ Trump lost
Read MoreDespite the absence of evidence, many Trump supporters believe the 2020 election results are illegitimate.Despite the absence of evidence, many Trump supporters believe the 2020 election results are illegitimate.
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Will Biden’s U.N. envoy “reclaim America’s leading position”?
Read MoreWho the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.Who the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.
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‘Privacy’ or ‘profit’? Giant corporations Apple & Facebook clash over collecting people’s personal data
Read More Apple has slammed Facebook over indiscriminately syphoning users’ personal data as it pushed for its own latest privacy feature. The social media giant, in turn, said Apple’s update is about market dominance, not privacy. “Facebook executives have made clear their intent is to collect as much data as possible,” Apple’s director for global…
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Major HIV vaccine breakthrough as scientists reengineer immune cells in step towards possible cure
Read More A new vaccine approach using genetically engineered immune cells from a patient’s body has created a durable and long-lasting defense against HIV infection, generating new hope not just for a vaccine, but also a cure. In experiments on mice, a team at Scripps Research induced broadly neutralizing antibodies, or bnAbs, capable of preventing…
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Introducing “The Crown’s” Princess Diana: Emma Corrin on the voice, the look and the pressure
Read MoreAnthony Mason talks to newcomer Emma Corrin about the pressure of portraying Princess Diana in the new season of Netflix’s “The Crown,” mastering the icon’s voice and signature look, and why her mom was so crucial to her preparation.Anthony Mason talks to newcomer Emma Corrin about the pressure of portraying Princess Diana in the…
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Covid vaccine: Pfizer applies for first approval in US
Read MoreThe vaccine could get emergency authorisation in the first two weeks of December.The vaccine could get emergency authorisation in the first two weeks of December.
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Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Dutch police question researcher
Read MoreA security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password.A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password.
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Tech giants join with governments to fight Covid misinformation
Read More Facebook, Twitter and Google part of working group targeting false claims about vaccines Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Facebook, Twitter and Google are working with a coalition of governments including the UK and Canada to fight misinformation and conspiracy theories around Covid vaccinations. Formed by the British fact-checking charity…
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Thirteen month old girl who died on migrant boat to Canary Islands gets proper grave
Read More Sahé Sephore died when the boat she was travelling in with her mother foundered on rocks in May 2019 Sahé Sephore died when the boat she was travelling in with her mother foundered on rocks in May 2019
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Welsh first minister sees path to Christmas after firebreak success
Read More Mark Drakeford says gains could yet be lost, while rates level off in Scotland and part of England Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Welsh “firebreak” lockdown has succeeded in driving down Covid infections, and there are signs that rates have also fallen in Northern Ireland and are levelling…
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#VictoryPages: RT wins most at Shorty Social Good Awards
Read More RT’s project #VictoryPages dedicated to Victory in WWII won nine awards at the prestigious Shorty Social Good Awards in New York, taking six winners, two golds and a silver. RT won in ‘Best in Education’, ‘Best in News and Media’, ‘Best in Youth & Family’, ‘Best Media Partnership’, ‘Best Use of Animations’, and…
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Haiti FA president Yves Jean-Bart banned for life by Fifa over sexual abuse
Read More Ban and £827,000 fine follows Guardian investigation Fifa finds he sexually harassed and abused female players Jean-Bart plans to appeal to court of arbitration for sport Fifa has banned Yves Jean-Bart, the president of the Haiti Football Federation, from all football-related activities and fined him 1m Swiss francs (£827,000) after its ethics committee…
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Bobi Wine: Ugandan politician charged for breaking coronavirus rules
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Saudi Arabia reaps the wrong kind of PR as G20 host
Read MoreActivists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit.Activists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit.
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Face mask trial didn’t stop coronavirus spread, but it shows why more mask-wearing is needed
Read More A clinical trial of the coronavirus-fighting ability of face masks had inconclusive results, but researchers say it strengthens the case for universal mask use. A clinical trial of the coronavirus-fighting ability of face masks had inconclusive results, but researchers say it strengthens the case for universal mask use.
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‘What he was doing was in plain sight’: more ex-models accuse Gérald Marie of sexual assault
Read More Exclusive: Another seven women come forward with allegations about the former Elite boss Seven more women have come forward to accuse the former model agency boss Gérald Marie of sexual misconduct, adding to mounting allegations that have drawn parallels with the disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Last month a Guardian investigation revealed that…