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U.S. and Russian Diplomats Clash at U.N. Security Council Meeting
Russia called the public meeting on the Ukraine crisis an example of “megaphone diplom…
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Family wants no contact with accused US IS member
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Lawmakers Scrutinize Johnson After Release of Downing Street Report
The redacted report described heavy workplace drinking at parties that breached pandem…
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Former Miss USA dead at 30
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Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Na…
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Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?
There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in…
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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation
The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on i…
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In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze
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Your Monday Briefing: U.S. Floats Russian Sanctions
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Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests
Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vacci…
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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim
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The Hard-Line Russian Advisers Who Have Putin’s Ear
Three reactionary security officials dedicated to the restoration of the Soviet empire…
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The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes
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Long Island Nurses Accused of Making $1.5 Million in Fake Vaccine Card Scheme
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Putin Has Long Tried to Balance Europe. Now He’s Working to Reset It.
After years of trying to diplomatically divide and conquer, the Russian leader has see…
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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls
Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bo…
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U.S. Blocks $130 Million in Aid for Egypt Over Rights Abuses
The Middle Eastern ally continues to buy billions of dollars worth of military equipme…
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Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht
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The U.K. police ask that some details be omitted from a report on Downing Street parties during a lockdown.
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'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened
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Ukraine’s President Urges Caution Around Talk of War With Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the recent buildup of Russian troops…
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A South Korean naval unit quarantines in Oman after a Covid outbreak on their ship.
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Canadian Truck Convoys Head to Ottawa to Protest Vaccine Mandate
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Gunman Kills 5 at Ukraine Rocket Factory, Adding to Tensions
Little was known about the shooting at the aerospace plant, but it came amid concerns …
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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer
A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered to…
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Johnson Vows to Release Full Report on Lockdown Parties
The findings of an inquiry into the parties at Downing Street have yet to be made publ…
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Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president
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Johnson Vows to Release Full Report on Lockdown Parties
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‘We’ve Been Through This Before’: Ukraine City Braces for Possible Russian Invasion
Flanked by rebel combatants and Russian forces to the east and Russian ships to the so…
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California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover
In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against inj…
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Blinken Calls U.S. Letter to Russia a ‘Diplomatic Path Forward’
The United States delivered a written response to Russia’s demands in Eastern Europe, …
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US
Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New…
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An Extraordinary Iceberg Is Gone, but Not Forgotten
A chunk of Antarctic ice that was one of the biggest icebergs ever seen has met its en…
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Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers
Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 De…
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Dozens Are Reported Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast
The boat, which left the Bahamas on Saturday with 40 people on board, was most likely …
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Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Russia’s Military Drills
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IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison
But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fi…
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‘Compartment No. 6’ Review: Strangers on a Russian Train
A young Finnish woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes her (and you) …
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Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm
Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse…
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Frank Dutton, Who Took On Apartheid’s Crimes, Dies at 72
One of South Africa’s most lauded police officials, he investigated crimes by the auth…
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Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions
As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tensi…
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Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure
Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest w…
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Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Camer…
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George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial
Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Fl…
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US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder
"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder,&qu…
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Military Announces a Takeover in Burkina Faso
The military in Burkina Faso announced a takeover of the West African nation. Soldiers…
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Your Tuesday Briefing: 8,500 Troops on ‘High Alert’
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Pentagon Puts 8,500 Troops on ‘High Alert’ Amid Ukraine Tensions
The move signals a shift for the Biden administration as the United States and NATO al…
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Irish Police Investigate Mysterious Death in Post Office
The police said a man was found dead in a post office where pensions were collected. W…
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As U.S. Strikes Syria Prison Held by ISIS, Young Detainees Are Caught in Crossfire
Almost 700 child detainees are being held in the prison still under siege four days af…
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Your Monday Briefing: A U.K. Accusation
British officials say Russia is trying to establish a pro-Kremlin government in Ukrain…
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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions
A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid …
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As New York reports glimmers of hope, states in the West are under pressure.
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French Adventurer Dies Attempting to Row Solo Across the Atlantic
Jean-Jacques Savin, 75, activated distress beacons on Thursday and Friday, his team sa…
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New Zealand Imposes Its Highest Level of Covid Restrictions
The restrictions were put in place after several cases of the Omicron variant were rep…
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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potenti…
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Covid Outbreak Triggers Lockdown in Hong Kong Housing Complex
Multiple apartment buildings were locked down and 37,000 people were ordered to underg…
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Britain Says Moscow Is Plotting to Install a Pro-Russian Leader in Ukraine
In a highly unusual public statement, backed by U.S. officials, London named the putat…
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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure …
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Winter Olympic Torch Relay Shrinks to ‘Prioritize Safety.’
The relay, usually global and lasting for months, will take place over just three days…
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Why Boris Johnson May Finally Have Gone Too Far
Moral hypocrisy, such as lying about parties held during Britain’s lockdown, is the ul…
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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. fr…
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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder
Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country tr…
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Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office
Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried t…
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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68
The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller…
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Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master and Political Reformer, Dies at 95
A monk with global influence and an ally of Martin Luther King, he championed what he …
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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC
He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC app…
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‘The Daily’: Why the Djokovic case is about more than athletes and vaccines.
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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Sending Mercenaries to Rebel Territories
The claim of soldiers for hire joining Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine a…
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Lions Infected With Covid Spur Concern Over Virus Spread In the Wild
The lions caught the coronavirus from their handlers and showed severe symptoms. An ou…
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Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify
Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the riot…
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Infected Zoo Lions Spur Concern Over Coronavirus in the Wild
The lions caught the coronavirus from their handlers and showed severe symptoms. An ou…
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Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 …
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France, With Election Soon, Sets Timeline to Lift Covid Restrictions
The prime minister announced that the easing of restrictions in February would be done…
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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement
The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in t…
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Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement
Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Ro…
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Japan places Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency because of Omicron.
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Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction
Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking pa…
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Syrian Doctor Accused of Atrocities Goes on Trial in Germany
The charges against Alaa Mousa include torturing opponents of the Assad regime in mili…
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Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleg…
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Covid Concerns Complicate Tonga Relief Efforts
UNICEF’s resident coordinator for the Pacific Islands said the organization would cont…
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Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks
It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: A Race to Dominate the Metaverse
Microsoft said it planned to buy the video game company Activision Blizzard for nearly…
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Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge
Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have no…
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Ex-Kazakhstan Leader Calls Rumors of Rift With President ‘Groundless’
Nursultan Nazarbayev, the former president of Kazakhstan, broke his silence on recent …
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Gen. Mark Milley, Joint Chiefs Chairman, Tests Positive for Covid
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman, and Gen. David H. Berger, the commandant of the Mar…
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China Won't Sell Olympics Tickets to Chinese Public
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe edi…
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Just when Broadway figures out how to keep shows running, the audiences vanish.
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News analysis: Variants force the C.D.C. to make decisions with scant data.
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‘Situation in Tonga Is Not Stable,’ Diplomat Says
Tonga’s communication lines remained severed from international communication days aft…
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Omicron reaches Beijing, three weeks before the Olympics begin.
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Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered
BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production s…
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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption
Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an und…
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Your Monday Briefing: Djokovic Leaves Australia
Plus rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and Cambodia’s digital crackdown. f…
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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada
Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy sn…
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Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Malian President Ousted in 2020, Dies at 76
Mr. Keita was elected in 2013 with a mandate to stem the country’s many crises. But du…
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New York Governor Offers Hopeful Sign as Daily Cases Fall by 47%
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The inventor inspired by a near-death experience
He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. f…
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Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91
The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the sam…
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Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation
Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in…
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Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate
Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of …
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CVS, Walgreens Announce Weekend Closures as Omicron Cases Soar
Both chains said the vast majority of their stores will remain open. from NYT > W…
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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica
John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel …
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Amtrak Reduces Train Service Amid Covid Surge Within Its Ranks
About 8 percent of departures to be suspended for the next 10 weeks. from NYT > W…
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Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies
City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Rus…
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Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m
Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. fr…
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Pause in Zimbabwe Trial of Freelance Reporter for The Times
The trial of Jeffrey Moyo, accused of having fabricated accreditation cards for two Ne…
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China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert
China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the …
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row
Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-o…
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German Court Finds Former Syrian Colonel Guilty in War Crimes Trial
Anwar Raslan, a former officer at a Damascus detention center, was convicted of crimes…
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Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy
This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overt…
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U.S. Embassy in Iraq Responds to Attack With Counter Rocket System
In neighborhoods near the Green Zone in Baghdad, some residents watched from gardens a…
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London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands
Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £10…
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Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Vaccine Mandate Blocked
Supreme Court justices dealt a blow to Biden’s Covid strategy. from NYT > World N…
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Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78
The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group…
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Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US
US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the la…
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Your Thursday Briefing: Beijing’s Olympic Challenge
Can “zero-Covid” last with thousands of visitors? from NYT > World News https://i…
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Spanish Doctors Left Without P.P.E. Early in Pandemic Win Settlement
The ruling was the first in a raft of suits brought by doctors and nurses in Spain who…
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Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'
President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech…
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Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser
What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. fr…
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Senate Democrats Try to Advance Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine
The Democrats’ bill would impose new sanctions on Russian officials if Moscow invaded …
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Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium
The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fir…
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Aras Amiri Has Returned to the U.K. After Being Jailed in Iran
Aras Amiri, a arts worker employed by the British Council, was arrested in March 2018 …
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Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West
What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the …
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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?
The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and wi…
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Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m
Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdow…
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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard
Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in …
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The 52-year-search for a missing girl
On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Aust…
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North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un
Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, s…
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Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws
The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no…
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Shirley McGreal, Champion of Primates Under Threat, Dies at 87
She exposed smuggling rings and research laboratories and built a sanctuary for gibbon…
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Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians
The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admiss…
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Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights
Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work soci…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Omicron in Europe
“A closing window to act,” said the W.H.O.’s Europe director. from NYT > World Ne…
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I thought Dad's pig heart transplant was delirium
David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from…
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Russia Positioning Helicopters, in Possible Sign of Ukraine Plans
The step, which could be an indication that planning for an attack continues, comes as…
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Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships
Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristi…
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Schools in Uganda Reopen After Being Closed for Nearly 2 Years
Students returned to the classroom after Uganda ended the world’s longest school closu…
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Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory
The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be d…
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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train
Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on tra…
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Your Tuesday Briefing: Russia Plays Down Invasion Threat
The U.S. called some demands “non-starters.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt…
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Russia Downplays Ukraine Invasion Threat After U.S. Talks
Russian officials said they told American diplomats that Russia had no plans to invade…
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Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65
The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour,…
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Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis
Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air…
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Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams
At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. fr…
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New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday i…
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Your Monday Briefing: Djokovic’s Appeal to Australia
Plus violence in Kazakhstan and the release of an imprisoned Saudi princess from jail.…
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Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals
Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from …
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Cliff Collapses on Boaters in Brazil, Killing 10
The tragedy in Minas Gerais state gripped the nation because it was captured on videos…
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Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?
The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist …
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Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion
Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter f…
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Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row
Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine …
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Chicago's Mayor Rejects Union's Terms for Returning to School
The standoff between educators and the city’s government shows no signs of abating. …
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Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass
The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from p…
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School disruptions and boosters for adolescents: The week in virus news.
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At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of …
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Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three ye…
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Plane Passengers Partying Without Masks Draw Outrage
A group of Canadian social medial influencers and others flouted Covid-19 rules on a f…
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Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city
A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's …
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Alysa LiuAly Will Miss National Championships After Positive Coronavirus Test
The teenager had hoped a strong showing would secure her a spot on the U.S. team for t…
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F. Sionil Jose, 97, Novelist Who Saw Heroism in Ordinary Filipinos, Dies
Mr. Jose’s writing, rich in themes drawn from his rural upbringing, amounted to a cont…
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Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea
The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth rema…
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Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff, Twins in an Uneasy Spotlight, Die at 72
In France they were science-loving TV celebrities (molded by plastic surgery) whose ow…
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Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star…
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Will ‘Forever Boosting’ Beat the Coronavirus?
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months ar…
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Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic
The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Nort…
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Your Friday Briefing: Biden warns of threats to democracy
U.S. lawmakers commemorate last year’s attack on the Capitol. from NYT > World Ne…
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Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden
A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive. from BBC …
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Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO
The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killin…
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President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue
Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters i…
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Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection
Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and…
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Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West
Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-R…
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China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?
China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of i…
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Protesters in Kazakhstan Storm Government Building
The protests were set off by anger over surging fuel prices, but they have intensified…
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Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A new study adds to evidence that common rapid tests may fail to detect some Omicron c…
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Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs
Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from…
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Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A new study adds to evidence that common rapid tests may fail to detect some Omicron c…
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Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia
As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkin…
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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa
Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the…
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments
A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other j…
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Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night
A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, o…
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Your Thursday Briefing: Variant Déjà Vu in India
Doctor shortages, surging cases and mixed messaging. from NYT > World News https:…
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Skepticism and anger greet Novak Djokovic’s vaccine exemption.
Some Australians reacted with fury at the announcement from the world’s No. 1 male ten…
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Canada Pledges Billions to Fix Child Welfare System
The Canadian government agreed to pay $31.5 billion to repair the country’s discrimina…
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Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs…
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Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace
The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in t…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Olympics officials are tight-lipped on China’s abuses
Activists call for an inquiry into Beijing 2022 merchandise. from NYT > World New…
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Boris Johnson Resists Lockdown as Omicron Surges in Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain said the country can “ride out” the wave of Om…
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Canada Pledges 40 Billion Dollars in Indigenous Child Welfare Battle
The government said it would pay a landmark $31.5 billion to repair the system, potent…
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Sweden’s king and queen test positive for the coronavirus.
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Hong Kong expands its vaccine requirements as it fights to control Omicron.
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CDC Recommends a Pfizer Booster Shot After 5 Months, Not 6
Following the F.D.A.’s lead, the agency also recommended third shots after four weeks …
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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud
A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of…
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Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom
The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi …
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Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet
BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s …
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Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered
African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer. …
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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes
The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. Wh…
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Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran
Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compensated i…
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Sudan Braces for ‘the Worst’ after Prime Minister Resigns
With the departure of the civilian prime minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday, the milita…
BBC UK
Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials
Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office…
NY Times
Your Monday Briefing: Global Covid cases reach record highs
But recent Omicron data offer hope. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pOu2da
BBC UK
South Africa's parliament building on fire again
One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling anoth…
NY Times
April Ashley, London Socialite and Transgender Pioneer, Dies at 86
She modeled for Vogue, partied with John Lennon and Mick Jagger, and married into mino…
BBC UK
Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists
Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the fa…
NY Times
Israel Approves 4th Covid Vaccine Dose for People 60 and Over
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that Israel would offer a fourth dose of the …
BBC UK
Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests
Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military f…
NY Times
Large Fire Ravages South Africa’s Parliament Buildings
Officials said a man was arrested in connection to a fire that heavily damaged the cou…
BBC UK
Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27
The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in a Californian balcony collapse that killed…
NY Times
Your Monday Briefing: South Africa’s Parliament Burns
Plus a breach in the DMZ and posturing about women’s rights in China. from NYT > …
BBC UK
Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Su…
BBC UK
Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights
A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light…
BBC UK
ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats
A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h…
NY Times
New Year’s Day charity swims are being canceled around the world.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3FMaFHn
BBC UK
US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather
More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and b…
BBC UK
Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family
Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of …
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