Thursday, December 31, 2020

Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case



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Vaccine rollout is more like a dribble so far. What went wrong?



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US says it won't allow Pearl murder suspect to evade justice



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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail



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Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dead from COVID-19



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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins



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China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally



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Chief justice praises work of federal courts during COVID-19



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Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message



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EU, China leaders seal long-awaited investment deal



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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory



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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.


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The Morning


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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats


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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Vaccine rollout is more like a dribble so far. What went wrong?



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Grenade attack on security vehicle wounds 14 in SW Pakistan



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Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight



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Syrian army says Israeli strike near Damascus kills soldier



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AP PHOTOS: Louisiana residents struggle months after storms



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Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill



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Georgia Senate runoff: What are the latest polls and odds?



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The Morning


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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville


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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.


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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Kamala Harris receives her 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine



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Court: Parents of child who killed himself can sue educators



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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months



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Gaza militants fire rockets out to sea in military drill



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Hong Kongers charged in China plead guilty, relatives told



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3rd suspect charged with retired Chicago firefighter's murder



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History holds Biden may be the right man for the moment



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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness


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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado


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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.


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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List


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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond


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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing


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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam



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Sudanese man's death draws attention to paramilitary force



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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'



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More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up



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Egypt delegation visits Libyan capital, meets Tripoli gov't



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Green Beret Charged in Shooting Spree Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says


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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died


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Coronavirus


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Sunday, December 27, 2020

A Quiet Life, a Thunderous Death, and a Nightmare That Shook Nashville


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¿Cuánta inmunidad de rebaño es necesaria?


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Black Teenager Falsely Accused of Cellphone Theft in SoHo Hotel


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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor



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Warnock and Loeffler work to consolidate voters for runoff



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The Morning


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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season


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Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes


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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Virus besets Belarus prisons filled with president's critics



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The Haunting of Tulsa, Okla.


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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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The complete list of Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations



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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row



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Nashville police share photo of RV linked to explosion



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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1



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Thailand finds new coronavirus clusters in south and east



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Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?



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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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Friday, December 25, 2020

Report on Philadelphia police protest response finds flaws



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Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'



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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies



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Nashville police share photo of RV linked to explosion



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Explosion hits gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai, no casualties



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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service



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Army says 2 rockets fired from Gaza toward southern Israel



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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia



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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos



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Here's what driving was like in wicked Christmas Day storm



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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Closer look by Beijing at group buying and big tech



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Iran gets clearance to buy vaccine, despite sanctions.


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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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Dozens detained in Armenia during anti-government protests



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1st batch of approved COVID vaccines reaches Latin America



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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia



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Democrats face a turnout test in Georgia's Senate runoffs



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Behind Trump Clemency, a Case Study in Special Access


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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020