NHS England is to give new guidance to health staff about the rollout, as the government races to beat Omicron.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Covid: Omicron may require 'very stringent response', say Sage scientists
Officials should prepare for a "potentially significant" wave of cases, government scientific advisers say.
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Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?
What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?
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Extreme winds in Turkey kill 6 and injure 52
At least six people were killed and 52 were injured after extreme wind storms swept through Turkey on Tuesday, according to state-run broadcaster Anadolu.
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Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean is at its highest point in two decades, UN says
Tens of millions are going hungry in Latin America and the Caribbean as the Covid-19 pandemic sharpens a regional malnutrition crisis to its worst levels in decades, according to the United Nations.
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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.
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Bugatti is the jewel in Volkswagen's crown. This 33-year-old is taking it over
Bugatti, the French manufacturer of $3 million supercars, is over a century old. But now it faces what may be the most difficult maneuver it has ever had to carry out: transitioning to an electric future.
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Westpac to likely pay $81 million for allegedly charging dead people, among other breaches
Westpac said on Tuesday it will likely be fined 113 million Australian dollars ($80.8 million) for alleged compliance failures across its business over many years, including charging financial advice fees to thousands of dead customers.
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Fans noticed a Simpsons episode is missing from Disney+ in Hong Kong
Fans have noticed that an episode of the Simpsons that features a scene in Tiananmen Square is missing from Disney+ in Hong Kong.
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This could be the future of first class airplane travel
First class is on its way out at many airlines, as business class seats and mini-suites become larger, more private and more luxurious -- and fewer budgets stretch to adding on what might be an extra zero on the price tag for first class.
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North Korean defector recaptured in China after more than 40 days on the run
A North Korean defector who escaped from prison in northeast China has been recaptured by authorities, after more than 40 days on the run in the biting winter cold.
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Iran nuclear talks restart as participants draw their lines in the sand
Iran nuclear talks resumed Monday in Vienna, Austria, as the US warned Tehran against further uranium enrichment, Israel forcefully lobbied against sanctions relief for Iran and Iran announced its "willingness and seriousness" to reach a deal -- but only if the US lifts sanctions.
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Covid-19 vaccine mandates are divisive, but they can work. Europe is starting to show how
Earlier this month, Austria took a step once unthinkable for a Western democracy: It announced that Covid-19 vaccinations would become compulsory for its entire population.
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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe
Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.
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Sexual harassment rife inside Australian parliament, report finds
One in three people working in Australia's parliament have experienced sexual harassment, a report published on Tuesday said, following an independent inquiry into parliamentary workplace culture.
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Amid ongoing human rights concerns, World Cup chief promises Qatar is 'tolerant' and 'welcoming'
With less than a year to go before the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, questions surrounding host nation Qatar's handling of humanitarian issues show few signs of abating -- specifically concerning the state's anti-homosexuality laws.
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Covid: Face masks rules return in England amid Omicron spread
Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread.
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Secretary of defense orders review of US airstrike that killed civilians in Syria in 2019
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a review of a US airstrike conducted in Syria in 2019 that the Pentagon only recently admitted had killed civilians after the publication of a New York Times report, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said during a briefing on Monday.
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Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia to meet China challenge
The Pentagon will focus on building up bases in Guam and Australia to better prepare the US military to counter China, a senior defense official said on Monday.
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Opinion: She returned to Kabul after the Taliban shot her, then had to flee again
Five years ago, Breshna Musazai was studying law at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul. Her future seemed bright. She was attending the best university in Afghanistan, a coed institution offering an American-style education and was on a full scholarship provided by the US government.
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Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers
The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds.
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Covid-19 Omicron variant case linked to Brentwood primary school
Testing is offered to pupils and staff after the Omicron case is linked to the school in Brentwood.
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Omicron: How do you detect it?
Swabs from PCR tests can help identify omicron, depending on the lab they are sent to.
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Dr Michael Watt: General Medical Council welcomes voluntary erasure appeal
Dr Michael Watt made a voluntary application to be removed from the medical register in October.
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Honduras set for woman president as leftist Castro storms towards victory
Honduran presidential candidate Xiomara Castro headed for a landslide win in Sunday's election, declaring victory as supporters danced outside her offices to celebrate the left's return to power 12 years after her husband was ousted in a coup.
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Shopping online this holiday season? Why you need to protect yourself
Cyber Monday is here, and while millions of Americans will be looking for the best deals the internet has to offer, cyber criminals will be hard at work looking to target online shoppers.
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Macao casino shares tumble after police arrest Suncity founder
Macao casino stocks slid on Monday, rattled by the arrests of 11 people over alleged links to cross-border gambling and money laundering, with the founder of the gaming hub's biggest junket operator among those detained.
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Facing shortages, Canada taps its strategic reserves of maple syrup
Amid shortages, Canada is tapping into its strategic reserves. This time, for maple syrup.
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Virgil Abloh, artistic director for Louis Vuitton and Off-White founder, dies of cancer at 41
Virgil Abloh, the acclaimed menswear designer for Louis Vuitton and founder and CEO of Off-White, died Sunday of cancer, according to a post from his verified Instagram account. He was 41.
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Lebanese protesters block roads over economic meltdown
Demonstrators, some of them burning tires, blocked roads across parts of Lebanon on Monday in protest at the country's economic meltdown, days after the Lebanese pound sank to new lows.
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A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They've been married for 20 years
It was November 1997 and Dina Honour was hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time. The then 27-year-old had invited a group of New York City friends who, like her, had decided to stay in the city over the holidays.
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Covid in Scotland: Six cases of Omicron variant identified
Some of the people identified are thought to have caught the virus variant in the community.
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Omicron: Targeted testing in Nottinghamshire school
Parents are being asked for consent to test pupils at a school after a case of Omicron was confirmed in Nottingham.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Taiwan scrambles fighters to see off Chinese warplanes as Xi meets top brass
Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Sunday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said, the latest increase in tensions across the Taiwan Strait as China's President met his top generals.
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Covid: JCVI scientists to announce decision on booster rollout
A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved.
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Safe and alive, but 'traumatized,' the future of these Afghan women athletes is very uncertain
They are safe and alive, and have the prospect of new lives in the United Kingdom, but for 130 Afghan female football players and their families it's an existence still full of uncertainty.
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Opinion: Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron are locked in a post-Brexit duel
Once again, vulnerable people yearning for a better life find themselves caught in a distasteful game of political ping pong between wealthy Western nations.
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Peru's president pledges support for those affected by 7.5-magnitude earthquake
Peru's President vowed support for those affected by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning, leaving structural damage in the northern part of the country.
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Peruvian mummy that's at least 800 years old found by archeologists in Lima
A mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old has been unearthed by archeologists in Peru, at a site near the country's capital city of Lima.
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Covid-struck Czech President appoints new Prime Minister from inside a glass box
When the Czech President Milos Zeman formally appointed Petr Fiala as the country's new Prime Minister on Sunday, he did so sitting inside an acrylic glass box accompanied by health workers covered head to toe in hazmat suits.
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'The Beatles: Get Back' may surprise even big fans
There are a few surprises in "The Beatles: Get Back."
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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
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Iran nuclear talks to restart as US emphasizes it's 'prepared to use other options' if diplomacy fails
The US and its allies restart Iran nuclear talks on Monday unsure how Tehran's new government will approach negotiations, not optimistic about the prospects ahead and emphasizing that if diplomacy fails, the US is "prepared to use other options."
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Japan adds $6.75 billion to military budget in rush to bolster air and sea defenses
Japan plans to add $6.75 billion to its already record annual military spending in a rush to bolster air and maritime defenses as it becomes more concerned about threats posed by China and North Korea.
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Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures
The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK.
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New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth
New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle early on Sunday and headed to the hospital. She was already in labor, and she gave birth an hour later.
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Switzerland to vote on whether to keep Covid restrictions as cases surge
People in Switzerland will vote on Sunday on the government's health measures against Covid-19, in the wake of a large increase in new cases this month.
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New Covid variant: Is the government going far enough on Omicron?
The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.
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China's crackdown on Hong Kong fuels fears in Taiwan
As China cracked down on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, the Taiwanese public watched on anxiously. Some fear they could be next to see harsher clampdowns as China steps up pressure on the democratic island of 24 million to "unify" with the mainland. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
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Why wiping out Hong Kong's opposition may have cost China a whole generation in Taiwan
In just five years, Lin Fei-fan went from charging into Taiwan's legislature and occupying the building with hundreds of students to a senior job for the island's ruling party.
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Coivid: Face masks re-introduced as UK Omicron cases found
Boris Johnson says "temporary and precautionary" measures will be introduced to slow the spread of Omicron.
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Two cases of new variant of Covid detected in UK
Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.
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At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes UK
At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph (144 km/h) in some areas.
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3 burned bodies found in Solomon Islands' Chinatown after days of violent protests
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The 'betrayal' that could kill Britain's railway romance
The romance of rail travel has seduced many travelers over the years. Sitting in a train as it slips quietly out of a city, along tunnels and viaducts, sneaking glimpses of people's backyards before rolling into open countryside is one of life's true pleasures.
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Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist
Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.
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Peng Shuai: WTA remains 'deeply concerned' about Chinese tennis star
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) "remains deeply concerned" that Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai "is not free from censorship or coercion."
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At least 19 killed in central Mexico bus crash
At least 19 people were killed and 20 more injured on Friday when a passenger bus traveling on a highway in central Mexico crashed into a house, authorities said.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Now he's stuck in Covid quarantine
China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.
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The pilot who helped 1,000 Afghan refugees flee to the US
• 'Afghan Girl' from National Geographic magazine cover granted refugee status in Italy
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Michelin star restaurant in a 14th century building burns down
A Michelin-star restaurant in northern England housed in a 14th century building has suffered significant damage after its thatched roof caught fire.
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Malawi defends decision to ask Mike Tyson to be its cannabis ambassador
The government of Malawi has defended its decision to invite the former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson to become the country's official cannabis ambassador following a backlash over his conviction for rape in the 1990s.
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'World-leading' Down's syndrome bill clears first hurdle in Parliament
Liam Fox's plan to ensure lifelong care looks set to become law in England early next year.
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Country where 54 percent of adults drink alcohol once a week may run out of liquor for Christmas
Shops in the United Kingdom could run short of wine and liquor ahead of Christmas because there aren't enough drivers to make deliveries.
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Germany is giving nearly two million workers a 25% pay rise
Almost 2 million workers in Europe's biggest economy are set for a big pay rise.
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US adds a dozen Chinese companies to its trade blacklist
The Biden administration is piling more pressure on Chinese companies it claims could undermine US national security.
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Priti Patel, Britain's hardline home secretary, exposes the fault lines of a divided country
Priti Patel, Britain's hardline home secretary, is under renewed scrutiny following the deaths of dozens of people in the English Channel -- one of the worst tragedies affecting migrants bound for Britain in recent memory.
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Coronavirus variant: UK put safety first over Africa travel - Shapps
The transport secretary says he cannot take a risk over a variant that may defeat the Covid vaccine.
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Solomon Islands tells public workers to stay home as violent protests continue for third day
The Solomon Islands government has advised all public servants to stay at home as violent protests continued for a third day on Friday, with crowds gathering at the Prime Minister's residence.
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Ambulances forced to queue daily outside A&Es, study suggests
NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.
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Man who fired shots near Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia is in custody
A male with a long gun who was targeting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, on Thursday has been taken into custody, authorities said.
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French fishermen threaten to block Channel Tunnel, ports in protest over fishing licenses
French fishermen have said they will block access to the Eurotunnel and English Channel ports in northern France on Friday in protest over post-Brexit fishing rights.
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New Interpol president is an Emirati general accused of overseeing torture
Global police agency Interpol has elected UAE Inspector General Ahmed Naser al-Raisi, who has been accused of overseeing torture, as its new president.
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Surgeon's CQC whistleblower claims branded fanciful
A doctor alleges his role as a special adviser to England's healthcare regulator was ended unfairly.
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Shropshire baby deaths: Ockenden report delayed until March
Donna Ockenden's review into maternity care is the largest of its kind in NHS history.
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Covid vaccines safe in pregnancy, data shows
More mothers-to-be should come forward for the jab, the UK Health Security Agency's report suggests.
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Sativex brain tumour trial backed by Tom Daley starts
Brain tumour researchers hit their funding target after a £400,000 campaign backed by the Olympian.
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Drug and alcohol treatment sees rise in deaths in England
Changes to support and access during lockdowns are likely to be factors, a report says.
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Britain and France escalate war of words after dozens drown in Channel tragedy
British and French leaders have ramped up a war of words over dangerous crossings of the English Channel after at least 27 people died making the sea journey Wednesday, bringing to a head simmering tensions in the migration crisis.
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Eight dead and 13 children injured as bomb explodes near school in Somalia
At least eight civilians were killed and 17 others injured, including 13 school children, after a suicide car bomb exploded in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Thursday morning, according to state media.
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Family of woman with Covid allowed to appeal against end-of-life ruling
Specialists had said the woman was the "most complicated" Covid patient in the world.
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At least 11 dead, dozens trapped in Russian mining accident
At least 11 people died in an accident at a coal mine in Russia's Siberia on Thursday, local authorities said, as emergency workers tried to rescue dozens more miners who were still trapped deep underground.
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World's highest 360-degree infinity pool opens
Dubai has turned breaking world records into something of an art form over the years, and the emirate now has yet another to add to its list.
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Hackney man first to receive 3D-printed prosthetic eye
Steve Varze will be given the realistic eye at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
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Mental health: Western Trust sees rise in children treated for depression
Figures from the Western Trust show a rise in under-18s attending hospital over their mental health.
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End-of-life care: Worry over support for those dying at home
A charity says if services are not prepared, carers will struggle and people will feel unsupported.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Who is Zhang Gaoli? The man at the center of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's #MeToo allegation
Before retiring as Vice Premier, Zhang Gaoli was the face of China's organizing efforts ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Red Cross warns of 'serious problems' with remote Bangladesh island housing Rohingya refugees
A senior Red Cross official warned that "serious problems" remain with a remote island off southern Bangladesh housing Rohingya refugees, as officials prepared to ship thousands more people there this week.
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Solomon Islands enters 36-hour lockdown after protests turn violent
The Solomon Islands imposed a 36-hour lockdown in the capital, Honiara, after protesters calling for the Prime Minister to resign looted stores and set fire to buildings, including in the Pacific nation's Parliament.
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UK lawmaker reprimanded for bringing her baby to work
A British lawmaker has asked for an investigation into the rules around bringing babies into the House of Commons, after a member of Parliament was told she could no longer bring her child into the chamber.
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Bayern Munich stars test positive for Covid-19 as club grapples with virus
Bayern Munich stars Joshua Kimmich and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have tested positive for Covid-19, the German club said on Wednesday.
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The latest headache for the supply chain is China's disappearing ships
• Going to the store may be your smartest bet to navigate the supply chain crisis this holiday • Economists are watching Europe's Covid-19 spike as a sign for what's to come
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At least 31 migrants dead and others missing after boat sinks off French coast
At least 27 migrants are dead after a boat capsized in the English Channel, off the coast of Calais, northern France on Wednesday, police sources told CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the benefits of vaccinating children and adolescents against Covid-19 -- but to prioritize sharing vaccines globally before proceeding to vaccinate children.
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Doctor says healthcare regulator misled the public
A surgeon claims he was dismissed as special adviser because he raised concerns over an inspection.
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Nigerian government rejects report on Lekki toll gate shooting as 'fake news'
Nigeria's federal government has rejected a report by a judicial panel that concluded the October 2020 shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate could be described as a massacre by the military that officials tried to cover up.
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China is joining the US and other countries in tapping emergency oil reserves
China confirmed on Wednesday that it would join the United States and other major energy-consuming nations in releasing strategic oil reserves to try to cool high prices and tame inflation.
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This UK bank has moved to a four-day work week without cutting pay
A British bank has adopted a four-day work week for all its employees without cutting pay, saying it's the largest UK company so far to make such a move.
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Samsung will create 2,000 jobs in Texas with $17 billion chip factory
Samsung is planning to build a $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas as part of efforts to tackle a global shortage of chips.
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Sweden picks its first female prime minister
Sweden has named Magdalena Andersson as the country's first female prime minister, according to the country's official Twitter account.
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What the world could learn from Israel's Covid-19 vaccine booster rollout
When it comes to Covid-19, it seems where Israel leads, the rest of the world follows. For almost a year, the country has offered other nations a glimpse into the pandemic's future.
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India sows confusion with plan to ban 'private cryptocurrencies'
India is flirting with a ban on cryptocurrencies.
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Covid surge threatens Europe's economic recovery
A resurgence of coronavirus cases across Europe is feeding fears that the region's strong economic recovery from the pandemic could be jeopardized by another tough winter.
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WTA's stance on Peng has made it human rights champion, says former U.S. official
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has become the world's "most effective" human rights organization over its leadership on the Peng Shuai case and willingness to lose money to stand by its principles, said Kelley Eckels Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues.
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German parties to present coalition deal
The parties in coalition talks in Germany will present their coalition agreement at a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday afternoon, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) says. The other parties involved in the talks are the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and the Greens.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
New Zealand to ease restrictions to Covid-vaccinated international travelers in 2022
New Zealand will allow fully vaccinated international travelers into the country from next year, in a gradual easing of its strict border restrictions that have been in place for more than 18 months to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage
The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.
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A silent killer is choking India's capital. For millions, there's no choice but to breathe it in
Gulpreet Singh begs for food from a dirty hemp mat spread on the sidewalk outside Delhi's South Campus metro station.
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Hong Kong jails 20-year-old activist under national security law
The former leader of Hong Kong pro-independence group Studentlocalism was sentenced on Tuesday to a total of 43 months in prison for trying to separate the city from China, and for money laundering.
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British people are more concerned than ever about climate, ahead of Covid and Brexit, poll shows
People in the United Kingdom think that climate change, pollution and the environment are together the most important issues they face, well ahead of the pandemic, the impacts of Brexit and the country's troubled National Health Service, according to a poll from Ipsos MORI published on Wednesday.
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Fearing new Russian threat, Ukraine races to upgrade its navy
The Ukrainian naval patrol boat "Kremenchuk" churns out into the gun-grey waters of the Sea of Azov, one mounted machine gun pointing aft, another pointing fore into the drizzle.
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Nurses' mental health: 'Most people in the NHS, they are sad'
An A&E nurse describes the anguish she's faced - and how a helpline inspired by Clap for Carers gave her hope.
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It's beginning to look a lot like .... lockdown
Austria has introduced unprecedented new Covid measures, Ireland's under a midnight curfew, but India has reopened to vaccinated tourists.
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10 of the worlds biggest superyachts
Does size really matter? When it comes to superyachts, it seems the answer is most certainly "yes."
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The West's leaders agree that democracy is under attack. How they can defend it is less obvious
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's willful manipulation of migrants, enabling their easy passage to and through his country toward the border of the European Union, is a classic assault on democracy by an autocrat who knows that any attempt to fight back risks undermining the bloc's sacred values.
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US warship again transits sensitive Taiwan Strait
A US warship again sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, part of what the US military calls routine activity but which always riles China whose government believes Washington is trying to stir regional tensions.
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At least 46 killed in Bulgaria bus fire
At least 46 people have died after a passenger bus caught fire on a highway in western Bulgaria, according to state media.
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Decision due on expansion of Scottish vaccine passport scheme
Scotland's vaccine passport scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and other venues in December.
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China's foreign ministry says Peng Shuai case should not be politicized
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday it hoped "malicious speculation" about tennis star Peng Shuai's well-being and whereabouts would stop, and that her case should not be politicized.
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UN criticizes arrest of rights activist in Indian Kashmir
Rights groups including the United Nations have criticized the arrest of a prominent activist in Indian-administered Kashmir on terror funding charges.
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Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90
Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his former press aide said.
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He took charge of Amazon's biggest moneymaker. Now he faces a new set of challenges
When Jeff Bezos decided to give up his role as Amazon's chief executive earlier this year, it prompted the company to name not one but two new CEOs. The first, Andy Jassy, replaced Bezos as CEO of Amazon's sprawling business. The second, Adam Selipsky, was hired in March to fill Jassy's old role as CEO of Amazon's single biggest moneymaker: Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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The supply chain is messing with a toy everyone wants
An animated dumpling called "Dart," with a shiny gold chrome body that pops out of its head when you squeeze its squishy cheeks, is creating quite a stir as parents scramble to score one of this year's must-have toys.
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Change to sepsis advice after mums' herpes deaths
Medical advice on how new mothers with sepsis should be treated is to change after two women died of a herpes infection.
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NHS could give therapy before anti-depressants, under new guidelines
Group exercise and mindfulness are also to be recommended before medication, according to new advice.
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US has positioned special ops near Ethiopia for potential US embassy assistance
The US military has positioned US special operations forces in Djibouti to be ready to provide assistance to the US Embassy in Ethiopia if the situation worsens, according to one military official and two sources familiar with the movements.
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Analysis: Can the US and China ping-pong their way to peace again?
Can the US and China ping-pong their way to peace again?
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'Russian-linked entity': US announces new sanctions related to contested pipeline
The US imposed new sanctions related to the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Monday.
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Portugal's power production goes coal-free long before deadline
Portugal shut down its last remaining coal plant over the weekend, ending the use of the polluting material for electricity generation and becoming the fourth country in the European Union to do so.
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US might send extra weaponry to Ukraine amid fears of potential Russian invasion
The Biden administration is weighing sending military advisers and new equipment including weaponry to Ukraine as Russia builds up forces near the border and US officials prepare allies for the possibility of another Russian invasion, multiple sources familiar with the deliberations tell CNN.
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U.N. warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system
The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan's banks, warning that a spike in people who are unable to repay loans as well as lower deposits and a cash liquidity crunch could cause the financial system to collapse within months.
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Mysterious symbols carved in Qatar's deserts
Some shoot out of the soft rock like reptiles bathing in the sun. Others are mysterious depressions resembling an ancient board game played all over the world. And a few are straight-up puzzling.
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She died from a snakebite. The real killer was her husband
Uthra's mother found her daughter lying motionless in bed at the family home, her left arm dotted with blood.
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Polar opposite candidates head to run-off vote in Chile
The race to replace Chilean President SebastiƔn PiƱera is now down to two candidates after a general election was held on Sunday.
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Chinese tennis star reappears. Here's why concerns remain
Almost as abruptly as she had vanished, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public view over the weekend.
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Women banned from Afghan television dramas under new Taliban media rules
Women will be barred from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under the Taliban's new media restrictions, in the latest rollback of women's freedoms since the militant group seized power three months ago.
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China may have to juice its economy soon as 'stagflation' risk rises
A Chinese central official has warned that stagflation could weigh on an already struggling economy next year. It's the latest sign that the government may be thinking about taking some aggressive steps to address slowing growth, including its first lending rate cut since early 2020.
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Covid death doctor Irfan Halim touched lives, brother says
Surgeon Dr Irfan Halim switched to working on the frontline when the pandemic hit.
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Some vulnerable people use A&E weekly or more
A small group of patients make up 16% of all A&E visits in England, a new report suggests.
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Social care: Boris Johnson defends his plan amid criticism over the cost cap
New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest.
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New mothers who died of herpes could have been infected by one surgeon
Two mothers who died of herpes after having Caesareans could have been infected by a single surgeon, the BBC has found.
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Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek 'hegemony'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit on Monday that Beijing would not "bully" its smaller regional neighbors, amid rising tension over the South China Sea.
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Children in care in England could hit almost 100,000 by 2025
The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says.
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Justin Bieber called on to cancel Saudi Arabia concert by slain journalist's fiancƩe
The fiancƩe of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote an open letter published by the Washington Post calling for Justin Bieber to cancel his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia.
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CNN tried Tesla's 'full self-driving' software. Here's what happened
When a dozen small children crossed in front of our Tesla with "full self-driving," I had good reason to be nervous.
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
Two missionaries released in Haiti after group kidnapping
Two missionaries kidnapped in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to a statement by the US-based Christian Aid Ministries.
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Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in DR Congo after attack near mine
Gunmen killed a policeman and kidnapped five Chinese nationals near a mine in southeast Democratic Republic of Congo overnight, a local official and an army spokesman said on Sunday.
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Residents evacuated from Italian island Vulcano over carbon dioxide levels
Most of the 250 permanent residents of a volcanic Italian island have been told to evacuate after levels of carbon dioxide in the air spiked dangerously, causing respiratory problems to people and their pets.
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Sudan's military chief reinstates ousted prime minister
Sudan's military chief on Sunday reinstated Abdalla Hamdok as prime minister, almost a month after he was ousted in a military takeover.
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El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin City', backed by bitcoin bonds
El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City", funded initially by bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele said on Saturday, doubling down on his bet to harness the crypto currency to fuel investment in the Central American country.
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Missing tennis star sends Chinese propaganda into overdrive
CNN's Will Ripley reports that the Women's Tennis Association is threatening to end business in China unless Beijing can show definitive proof that star tennis player Peng Shuai is safe.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explains fiery clash with Jurgen Klopp during defeat to Liverpool
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta played down his furious touchline row with Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp during the Gunners' 4-0 defeat at Anfield on Saturday.
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Violent clashes erupt during anti-lockdown demonstrations in Europe
Protests in European countries against new Covid-19 restrictions turned violent over the weekend as cases continue to rise in the continent.
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One dead, four injured, in shooting attack in Jerusalem; assailant also killed
A 35-year old man has died after a shooting attack in Jerusalem's Old City, which Israeli officials say was a Hamas operation.
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WTA chief: New video of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai 'insufficient' to assure her safety
A reporter with Chinese state media posted two short video clips of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai to Twitter on Saturday.
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Mexican authorities find 600 migrants hidden in two trailers in Veracruz
Mexican authorities have reported finding some 600 migrants on Friday hidden in two trailers traveling through the state of Veracruz, according to the country's National Migration Institute (INM).
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland's government, it was a useful distraction
It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland's government, the crisis helped to divert attention from a series of uncomfortable issues.
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Adults in England aged 40 upwards will be invited to book booster
Those who received second vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for top-up jab from Monday.
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Covid: Javid orders probe into medical device racial bias
The health secretary's review follows research suggesting oximeters work less well in darker-skinned people.
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Opinion: Where Xi's China is heading
Imagine, for a moment, what the world looks like to people living in China today — say, to an average couple.
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Taiwan scaffolding collapse kills three people
Three construction workers have died after scaffolding collapsed in northern Taiwan on Saturday, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported.
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The woman risking it all to help child brides annul their marriages
The Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) of 1929 set out to "eradicate the evil of child marriage" in India. Almost a century later, the south Asian nation remains home to a third of the world's child brides.
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Battle brews over Prince Philip's will
Here in the UK, a deep-seated debate on privacy is taking place after the Guardian newspaper announced it was taking legal action over the media's exclusion from a hearing on Prince Philip's will earlier this year.
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Hyundai and Kia are going big with upcoming electric vehicles
Hyundai and Kia look to be going big with their future electric SUVs. The South Korean automaker siblings both unveiled large electric SUV concept vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday that, both companies said, offer a preview of real future models.
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Oil selloff intensifies on Covid fears and risk of US-China intervention
The oil market has gone from booming to busting, much to the relief of inflation-weary American drivers ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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UN to Elon Musk: Here's that $6 billion plan to end world hunger
The director of the United Nations' World Food Programme laid out a plan to spend $6.6 billion to combat world hunger — a direct response to a back-and-forth with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed he would sell Tesla stock to fund a plan if the WFP could describe "exactly how" it would work.
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Hotel turns down conference on alleged human rights abuses in China
The Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host a conference this month aimed at drawing attention to alleged human rights abuses in China, the hotel chain confirmed to CNN on Friday.
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The EU realizes it can't rely on America for protection. Now it has a blueprint for a new joint military force
The chaos at the border between Poland and Belarus is just the latest incident to get top brass in Brussels pondering what the European Union should do long-term about its internal security.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
ICC prosecutor suspends probe into Philippines drugs war
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended a probe at Manila's request into suspected rights abuses during Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on drugs.
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Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic
An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS.
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Construction halted on secret project at Chinese port in UAE after pressure from US, officials say
Construction has been halted on a secret development inside of a Chinese shipping port near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates after intense US pressure, at least for now, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN -- but multiple officials cautioned that the security concerns over the Chinese presence in the country are far from resolved.
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Austria is going back into a national lockdown
Austria is going back into a national lockdown and plans to become the first country in Europe to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all eligible people as the nation's coronavirus crisis deepens, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced Friday.
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Blinken warns war-torn Ethiopia is on 'path to destruction,' calls on Abiy to step up to end conflict
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the war in Tigray has put Ethiopia on a "path to destruction" that could reverberate throughout east Africa, telling CNN that the country's leader, Abiy Ahmed, must fulfill "his responsibility" and end violence in the region.
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WTA threat to quit China over Peng Shuai's disappearance puts Porsche and SAP in a bind
The threat by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to quit China after one of its stars, Peng Shuai, disappeared from public view, leaves at least two global brands watching anxiously to see how this will play out.
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Gang sold tons of horse disguised as beef and put rotting meat in hamburgers, Brazilian officials say
A gang of six people accused of stealing horses for slaughter and selling the meat to restaurants disguised as beef has been arrested in southern Brazil, according to officials.
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Press Freedom Awards ceremony stands up for journalists in 'increasingly repressive world'
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Oil prices are finally falling. Thank China and Joe Biden
The price of oil has shot up this fall, boosting profits for major producers but hurting the wallets of drivers who need to fill up their tanks. Just a few days back, gas prices in California hit their highest level ever. This week, however, some of the pressure has started to lift.
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Museum casts fresh doubt over the authenticity of $450M 'Salvator Mundi'
The "Salvator Mundi," which sold for $450 million at Christie's auction house as a fully authenticated Leonardo da Vinci, has been downgraded by curators at the Prado national museum in Madrid, Spain. It was bought in November 2017 by the Saudi culture minister, Prince Badr bin Abdullah, apparently for the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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Ghana launches scathing attack on South Africa with FIFA set to review controversial penalty in World Cup qualifier
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has emphatically hit back at match manipulation allegations made by South Africa after the sides' World Cup qualifying match on Sunday.
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Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel
People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.
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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.
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'I found I had breast cancer when I lost my voice'
An Edinburgh mother-of-two thought she had laryngitis when her voice turned to a "papery whisper".
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Postnatal depression in dads: 'I didn't know men could struggle too'
One international study estimates as many as one in 10 men struggle with postnatal depression.
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Covid-19: Robin Swann advises more working from home
Robin Swann says if someone worked from home when the pandemic began they should be working from home now.
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Domestic abuse: GPs trained to spot signs of violence
Dr Siaron West says specialist training made "at least half a dozen of my patients" spring to mind.
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New card hits market with unlimited 2% cash rewards
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Covid: UK government wasn't ready for pandemic, report finds
Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal controversial farm laws
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday he had decided to repeal three controversial farm laws against which farmers have protested for more than a year.
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Bamboo has been used for thousands of years in Asia. Now, it could help solve construction's sustainability problem
Searching for new ways to build sustainable homes, Earl Forlales decided to look not into the future, but to the past.
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Taiwan unveils new F-16V fighter jets amid military threats from China
Taiwan on Thursday showed off its newest military hardware -- upgraded F-16 fighter jets that would be at the heart of the island's defense in the event of an air attack from China.
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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
The oral drug could help children like Melvil born with a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.
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Provocative art exhibition opens in Italy amid Chinese embassy protests
At a museum in Brescia, northern Italy, Shanghai-born artist Badiucao is making final adjustments to an exhibition that has enraged Chinese officials.
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Harry Styles launches gender-neutral beauty brand
Singer Harry Styles, who is known for his gender-fluid wardrobe and love of nail polish, has launched his own beauty brand, Pleasing.
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The fashion icon who popularized the mini skirt
There's an exchange in Sadie Frost's debut documentary, "Quant," that succinctly captures the essence of the film's subject -- one of the 1960s' most renowned fashion icons -- and the garment she's best known for.
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Iranians sanctioned and charged for alleged cyber-based bids to influence 2020 US elections
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled charges and sanctions against Iranian nationals who are alleged to have conducted a cyber influence campaign in last year's election, including in some instances crafting messages to appear as if they were from the far-right Proud Boys.
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Europe was already facing a winter gas crisis. The risks just got even bigger
When Germany announced this week that it had suspended the process of certifying a controversial new Russian gas pipeline called Nord Stream 2, the response in energy markets was immediate.
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Alibaba warns of slower growth after missing Wall Street's earnings estimates
Alibaba reported sales and earnings for the third quarter that missed forecasts and warned that results for the year will be below estimates as well. The stock sank on the news.
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Warren Buffett-backed Paytm crashes 27% after milestone IPO for India
It's turning into a monumental year for India's stock market, as yet another big startup makes its public debut.
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Covid: 50 firms got VIP fast-track equipment contracts
The companies were chosen to supply protective equipment in the early stages of the pandemic.
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'Air freshener used as disinfectant' at Skye care home
The claim is among new allegations about the running of Skye's Home Farm during a fatal Covid outbreak.
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Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent shares racist letter she received
Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent was told to "leave our country" in a vitriolic, hand-written racist letter.
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Mental health: Anxiety, depression and self-harm on rise among teens
Charities and doctors say online and school pressures mean more teens have mental health issues.
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Aid workers face trial in Greece for spying after refugee rescues
Dozens of aid workers involved in refugee rescues, including a Syrian refugee, go on trial in Greece this week on charges of spying and disclosing state secrets, in a case rights groups have decried as "farcical" and "politically motivated."
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Pakistan passes anti-rape bill allowing chemical castration of repeat offenders
Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes could face chemical castration in Pakistan after lawmakers on Wednesday passed new anti-rape legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.
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First long-acting injection for HIV approved
England's drugs watchdog says it is as effective as daily pills, without the burden of taking them.
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Azeem Rafiq doesn't want his kids to play cricket and 'be in pain' from racism
Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq says he would stop his children from getting into cricket as he doesn't want his "son or daughter to be in pain."
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Covid passes may be used to keep pubs open at Christmas
Wales is staying at alert level zero, with no changes to rules planned for at least three weeks.
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Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid
The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases.
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Widow demands answers over Covid official Andrew Slorance's death
Top civil servant Andrew Slorance was treated for an undisclosed infection at a troubled hospital.
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Emergency departments: 'More than 500 excess deaths' in NI due to crowding
The figure is calculated in a UK-wide report looking at emergency departments between 2020 and 2021.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Analysis: What a US diplomatic boycott of the Olympics would mean
The Olympics are about a lot more than sports.
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'Totally brutal': Advocate decries killing of pet for Covid prevention in China
Covid-19 prevention health workers in China killed a pet corgi while its owner was in quarantine, sparking outcry over extreme measures China is taking to eliminate Covid-19. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
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Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannons on its supply boats
The Philippines condemned "in strongest terms" the actions of three Chinese Coast Guard vessels which blocked and used water cannons on two Manila supply boats on their way to a Philippine-occupied atoll in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said on Thursday.
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Top athlete goes missing after accusing Chinese official of sexual assault
Chinese state media CGTN has released an email alleged to be from Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai claiming she is fine amid growing concern for her whereabouts. Some have doubts about the email, and it raises concerns for Peng's safety. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.
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They gave up everything to get to Europe. Now they may be sent home
Iraqi Kurds and other migrants who traveled to Belarus in recent weeks, spending their life savings on airfare and waiting in limbo in freezing makeshift camps in the hopes of crossing into Europe, now face the prospect of being sent back home.
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Cuban activist Yunior Garcia Aguilera arrives in Spain
Cuban activist Yunior Garcia has arrived in Spain on a tourist visa, along with his wife, a Spanish government official confirmed to CNN on Wednesday.
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Government changes rules on social care cap
Labour says the move to change the way care costs are covered will hit the poorest hardest.
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Naomi Osaka joins chorus of international concern for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has become the latest athlete to voice concern over Peng Shuai, who has not been seen in public since accusing a former Chinese state leader of sexual assault.
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10 anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan capital, say medics
Ten people were shot dead by security forces during anti-coup demonstrations in Sudan's capital Khartoum Wednesday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee said on Facebook.
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UK inflation at 10-year high sets stage for interest rate rise within weeks
Britain looks set to become the first major economy to hike interest rates since the Covid-19 pandemic began after inflation data showed prices rising at the fastest rate in a decade.
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US and China agree to relax restrictions on journalist visas following Biden-Xi meeting
The United States and China have agreed to relax visa restrictions on each other's journalists, according to officials from both countries.
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Covid vaccines: Children told to delay jab for 12 weeks after infection
UK experts recommend 12-week delay for healthy 12 to 17-year-olds before Covid vaccine, up from four.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth makes her first public appearance since spraining her back
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has undertaken her first engagements since being forced to miss the Remembrance Sunday service over the weekend after spraining her back.
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Concerns over regulation of electroconvulsive therapy in NI
ECT involves passing electric currents through the brain to treat conditions such as depression.
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Biden-Xi meeting yielded no major breakthroughs. But Beijing has already claimed victory
The very fact US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are now talking is itself a significant breakthrough.
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What a staggering gun cache discovered in one suspected neo-Nazi's house says about far-right extremism in Europe
Last month, Austrian police made a remarkable discovery. In a raid on a house in the town of Baden, they found an arsenal of weapons and 1,200 kilograms of ammunition -- as well as Nazi paraphernalia and a large amount of gunpowder.
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Girl, 16, says she was raped by hundreds of men in western India
At least seven men have been arrested in western India after a 16-year-old girl claimed she was raped hundreds of times by hundreds of men in the latest horrifying case to highlight the country's rampant sexual violence problem.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Uganda bombings
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two separate suicide attacks that killed three people and injured 33 in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Billionaire couple sells off $676M of art in divorce settlement
Nearly three years after the high-profile divorce proceedings of New York real estate developer Harry Macklowe and his wife, Linda, a portion of their art collection has smashed estimates to sell for over $676 million.
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'We're not battle-axes' - GP receptionists
Primary care staff in Bristol say they have never seen pressure like this before - and winter hasn't even started yet.
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Vaccine research among cyber attack targets
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year.
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Biden says Taiwan's independence is up to Taiwan after discussing matter with Xi
President Joe Biden made clear Tuesday evening he was not encouraging Taiwan's "independence" after using the word an hour earlier to describe the progress he made during a discussion of the island with his Chinese counterpart Monday evening.
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Manny Pacquiao says he'll jail former allies if he wins Philippine presidency
Former boxing champion turned senator, Manny Pacquiao says he will seek corruption charges against some of his former political allies within the Duterte government if he wins the Philippine presidential election next year.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire after border clash, Armenian Defense Ministry says
Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on Tuesday to a ceasefire at their border, the Armenian Defense Ministry said, after Russia urged them to step back from confrontation following the deadliest clash since a war last year.
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Duterte's daughter joins Marcos Jr. as running mate in Philippine presidential election
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest daughter will be the running mate of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in next year's presidential election, the two candidates said on Tuesday, confirming weeks of speculation of an alliance between two powerful families.
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Brazil touts partnership with SpaceX to connect rural areas and monitor Amazon forest
Brazil is looking to partner with SpaceX to expand internet connection to rural schools and protect the Amazon, the country's Communications Minister Fabio Faria tweeted on Tuesday.
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Hidden pandemic of antibiotic-resistant infections, health officials warn
Antibiotics should be taken only when really needed - and not for coughs, colds or sore throats.
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Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner
A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize.
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Violence erupts on Poland-Belarus border
Violence erupted at the Poland-Belarus border on Tuesday, as migrants desperate to cross into the European Union threw stones at Polish border guards who responded with water cannon and tear gas.
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Gas price relief on the horizon as global oil supply picks up, says IEA
A rise in global crude oil supply could put the brakes on surging gasoline prices that have hit record levels in parts of the United States and Europe.
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Get rid of tariffs on China to help ease inflation, two dozen business groups tell Biden
Ahead of President Joe Biden's virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, two dozen business groups are calling on the Biden administration to work toward removing tariffs on China to help ease historic inflation.
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Covid-19: Pubs curfew and working at home return in Ireland
Taoiseach MicheƔl Martin confirms the measures and says the move is due to "another Covid-19 surge".
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Rare case of woman's body ridding itself of HIV
The patient's immune cells appear to have eliminated the virus without drugs or therapy.
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Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill
The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.
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Pandemic sees big rise in obese children in England
Levels of obesity rise to 25% in primary school year six and 14% in reception year in England.
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Covid: 'Putting people to sleep knowing they may not wake'
An intensive care consultant says most Covid cases are those aged between 40 and 50.
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Australian women to sue Qatar over forced invasive examinations at Doha airport
A group of seven Australian women, some of whom were subjected to invasive medical examinations after authorities found an abandoned baby at Doha international airport, are planning on suing the Qatar government, their lawyer confirmed Tuesday.
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UK tourism is crashing. Here's why
It's a country that has just endured national fuel shortages, isolated food shortages, and its government voted this fall to dump untreated sewage onto its famous coastlines. Oh -- and it has the second highest number of Covid-19 cases in the world.
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At least three killed as two explosions rock Ugandan capital Kampala
Two explosions rocked the Ugandan capital's city center within 30 minutes of each other on Tuesday, according to police and a journalist at the scene of one of the blasts.
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What will your raise look like in 2022?
You would think the combination of high inflation, a worker shortage and a talent war would be a winning trifecta for any employee who would like to take home a bigger paycheck next year.
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EU court rules against Poland over judicial appointments
The European Union's top court ruled on Tuesday that Polish rules allowing the justice minister to assign judges to higher criminal courts or to remove them without stating reasons violated EU law.
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Monday, November 15, 2021
India opens borders to vaccinated foreign tourists
India opened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists entering the country on commercial flights for the first time in nearly two years on Monday.
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Nigerian judicial panel condemns 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting as 'a massacre'
Lethal violence committed by Nigeria's military on the night of October 20, 2020 could be considered a "massacre," a government-appointed panel concluded Monday -- contradicting previous official accounts of the incident.
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Cuban activists blockaded at home amid protest clampdown
Cuban activists said they were forcibly trapped inside their homes on Monday, as the government clamped down on plans for opposition protests on the island.
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US admits it killed multiple civilians in Syria air strikes days before fall of ISIS in 2019
The US acknowledged for the first time that previously undisclosed airstrikes in Syria carried out days before the fall of ISIS in 2019 killed multiple civilians, including women and children, according to US Central Command.
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£50m motor neurone disease funding 'offers glimmer of hope'
Campaigners including former policeman Chris Johnson hope a cure can be found in the next five years.
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Covid-19: Robin Swann calls for NI passport scheme
The health minister is to table a proposal to bring before the Stormont executive later this week.
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US journalist released from Myanmar jail
American journalist Danny Fenster has been released from prison in Myanmar, according to Myanmar's military and former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, who had been on a private humanitarian visit to the country.
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Poland, Lithuania and Latvia consider triggering NATO's Article 4 over Belarus border crisis
Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are considering triggering NATO's Article 4 over the crisis unfolding at their borders with Belarus, as thousands of people stuck in freezing conditions continue to try to cross into Europe.
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MPs find 'serious failings' in sickle cell care
Parliamentary report says some patients report being racially abused by doctors and nurses.
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New Zealand's MÄori ask anti-vaccine protesters to stop using haka
A MÄori tribe that claims New Zealand's most famous haka as its heritage on Monday told anti-vaccine protesters to stop using the traditional performance to promote their message.
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Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as supply shortages hit
Japan's economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions hit exports and business spending while new Covid-19 cases soured the consumer mood, undermining efforts to stoke a virtuous growth cycle.
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Covid booster doses to be offered to over 40s
Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte won't run against daughter in election, spokesperson says
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will file his candidacy for next year's election later on Monday, his spokesperson said, but he will not compete against his daughter, who is running for vice president.
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Cambodia ends quarantine for vaccinated travelers
Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travelers who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 starting on November 15, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday.
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Sunday, November 14, 2021
Covid: Austria introduces lockdown for unvaccinated
Some two million people are told to stay at home amid growing pressure on hospitals as cases surge.
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Indian police kill 26 Maoist militants, including a senior leader
Police in India's western state of Maharashtra have killed at least 26 Maoist militants, including a top leader, in an ambush operation in dense forest, a top government official said on Sunday.
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Iceland takes aim at Mark Zuckerberg in new tourism video
A tourism ad released by "Inspired by Iceland" parodies Facebook's announcement of its name change to Meta.
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Why giant companies are suddenly splitting into pieces
Breaking up is the newest craze for ginormous global companies. Johnson & Johnson, Toshiba and GE announced plans to split into multiple entities this week. The trend may have only just begun.
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Police arrest three after deadly Liverpool hospital car explosion
UK police arrested three young men after a car explosion killed one person and left another injured near a Liverpool hospital.
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Hong Kong's M+ museum opens amid ongoing censorship fears
When plans for M+ were unveiled over a decade ago, many in China's art world breathed a sigh of relief. The Hong Kong museum could, they hoped, provide a safe space for the types of risquƩ, politically charged artworks that were impossible to show in the heavily censored galleries of Beijing and Shanghai.
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Queen pulls out of Remembrance Sunday service after spraining her back
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II missed the Remembrance Sunday service in central London after spraining her back, Buckingham Palace said Sunday.
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Cocaine worth $44 million found in onion rings cargo at UK border
A shipment of $44 million (£33 million) worth of cocaine was found in an onion ring cargo in Coquelles, France, UK border officials said.
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Elon Musk ends the week selling another $1.2 billion of Tesla shares
Another day, another billion dollars.
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India's newest billionaire Falguni Nayar built a beauty empire
India's latest billionaire is a 58-year-old former investment banker whose beauty startup made its blockbuster debut on the stock market this month.
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Children caught up in Belarus-Poland border crisis face bitter nights without shelter
The air in the Belarusian forest is thick with the smoke from scores of small fires. People cough and choke but they keep burning the sticks of wet wood: it's the only way to warm up as temperatures start to fall sharply.
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Son of former Libyan ruler Gadhafi runs for president
The son of Libya's late dictator Moammar Gadhafi appeared for nearly the first time in a decade on Sunday to register as a presidential candidate for a December vote planned to help end the years of chaos since his father was toppled.
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Six killed during protests in Sudan as Al Jazeera bureau chief is arrested
A sixth protester has died after marches against the military takeover that took place across Sudan on Saturday, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD) on Sunday.
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Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older
Austria will implement lockdown measures for all those aged 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Monday, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced.
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Iran earthquake of 6.3 magnitude kills at least one person
At least one person is reported to have died after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Iran on Sunday.
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How 1 word dramatically altered the COP26 climate agreement
CNN's Phil Black reports on the intense negotiations at COP26 around a global climate agreement.
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Covid vaccines: NHS jabs more than 1m children aged 12-15 in England
A single dose of the Pfizer jab has been available to 12 to 15-year-olds since 20 September.
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Desperate scenes of hunger and hypothermia unfold at Belarus-Poland border
Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Saturday that Russia has "absolutely nothing to do with" the ongoing crisis at the Poland-Belarus border, where thousands of people are stranded in desperate conditions.
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Ecuadorian President calls 'crisis cabinet' after prison violence leaves dozens dead
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has called a "crisis cabinet" after at least 68 inmates were killed in prison clashes on Saturday, according to an official statement of the President's office.
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Schools in New Delhi to close for a week amid severe air pollution crisis
Schools in India's capital Delhi -- often ranked as one of the world's most polluted capitals -- will be physically closed for a week from Monday as severe air pollution blankets the city, the chief minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, said Saturday.
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
Britain's army chief: Risk of accidental war with Russia is greater than during Cold War
The risk of an accidental war breaking out between Russia and the West is greater than at any time during the Cold War, Britain's most senior military officer has said in an interview with Times Radio.
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Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.
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Over 50 dead and 12 injured after clashes at same Ecuadorian prison where a riot left more than 100 dead in September
At least 58 inmates died and 12 were injured after violence broke out at one of Ecuador's largest prisons.
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Harris' trip to Paris signals a relationship back on track
As French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Arc de Triomphe for a national televised Armistice Day Ceremony, Vice President Kamala Harris -- donning the traditional bleuet de France honoring veterans -- waited to greet him.
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UK risks trade war with EU over Brexit deal on Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is once again at the center of post-Brexit tensions between the United Kingdom and the European Union, after both sides fired up the rhetoric in recent days before promising to intensify talks.
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Daughter of Philippine President Duterte to run for vice president
Sara Duterte Carpio, the eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, filed her candidacy for vice president on Saturday, according to CNN affiliate CNN Philippines.
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Covid: 'No reason' not to give boosters to under-50s
Prof Neil Ferguson says giving booster jabs to younger age groups would drive down transmission levels.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Biden administration sanctions Eritrean military, ruling party over role in conflict
The Biden administration sanctioned Eritrea's military and its sole political party for their involvement in the ongoing crisis in northern Ethiopia as Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern that about "the potential for Ethiopia to implode."
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Russia and Belarus hold military drills
Russia and Belarus flexed their military might for a third time this week near the Poland-Belarus border, where thousands of people are stranded in deplorable conditions, trapped at the center of an intensifying humanitarian and geopolitical crisis.
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Flight organizer sentenced over crash that killed Emiliano Sala
David Henderson, who organized the flight that crashed and left football player Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson dead, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for endangering the safety of the aircraft, Cardiff Crown Court confirmed to CNN on Friday.
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PSG women's player released without charge, but investigation into attack is ongoing
Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Aminata Diallo was released from police custody without charge on Thursday night, according to the Versailles prosecutor's office, after her teammate Kheira Hamraoui was attacked by masked men as the two women drove home together earlier this week.
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Prince Charles' closest aide resigns over cash-for-honorary-titles scandal
Michael Fawcett, Prince Charles' longest-serving and closest aide, has quit his role as head of The Prince's Foundation amid an alleged cash-for-honors scandal, the charity said Friday.
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UK bucking trend of rising Covid cases in Europe
New infections remain steady in the UK, while some European neighbours are seeing steep rises.
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Explosion at mosque during Friday prayers in eastern Afghanistan
An explosion went off during Friday prayers at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan, a local resident told Reuters on Friday.
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Alibaba posts record sales for Singles Day, but growth is slowing
Alibaba reported another year of record sales figures for Singles Day, the world's largest annual shopping event.
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China's top chipmaker just lost a quarter of its board overnight
China's leading chipmaker is going through another massive leadership shake-up.
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Indonesian Islamic body forbids crypto as currency
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a top body of clerics, has ruled that using cryptocurrencies as a means of payment is unlawful in Islam, but trading of digital assets could be allowed, one of its leaders said on Thursday.
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Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge
The measures, due to last three weeks, are expected to cover shops, sport and catering.
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AstraZeneca to take profits from Covid vaccine
The drugs giant signs new deals, but poorer countries will continue to get the vaccine at cost price.
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Belfast pancreatic cancer survivor's message of hope
A Belfast man marking 10 years since his diagnosis urges people to be aware of symptoms.
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Xi has cemented his power in China. Now he's ready to meet Biden virtually
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has further cemented his power at a key meeting of the Communist Party elite, overseeing the passing of a landmark resolution that paves the way for him to secure a third term in office.
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Wiltshire's Porton Down balloted for strike over pay
The Prospect union says a strike would be the first at the laboratory.
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Menopause: Bereaved husband urges men to spot mental health signs
David Salmon, whose wife Linda took her own life, says he was unaware of the link to mental health.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Alder Hey NHS Trust must pay boy £27m over brain injuries
Alder Hey NHS Trust admitted a "breach of duty" in the boy's care, the judge said.
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Hong Kong's 'Captain America' protester jailed for nearly 6 years under security law
A Hong Kong activist dubbed "Captain America 2.0" for wielding the superhero's shield at pro-democracy protests was jailed for nearly six years on Thursday under a national security law, after a court ruled he promoted independence from China.
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Covid: Medication holiday may boost vaccine protection
A trial will look at how to protect patients against Covid who also need immunosuppressant drugs.
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Singles Day stock tip: Forget Alibaba and look at JD
Chinese consumers were hunting for bargains on Singles Day, the online shopping extravaganza that takes place every November 11 which was originally launched by e-commerce giant Alibaba.
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Tencent is starting to feel the pain of China's 'new normal'
Tencent's growth has slowed significantly as a widening regulatory crackdown in China weighs on its business, particularly its once-booming gaming division.
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UK recovery still lagging other G7 economies as growth slows
UK GDP growth slowed between July and September, leaving the economy still around 2% smaller than it was before the pandemic and trailing the recovery in other G7 nations.
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US, Russia, China and Pakistan meet to discuss Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis deepens
Representatives from the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan met on Thursday to discuss Afghanistan amid the deepening humanitarian crisis on the ground and months after the Taliban seized power.
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Takeaways from Thursday at COP26: A fight is brewing over a critical piece of the final agreement
With just over 24 hours before the COP26 climate summit comes to a close, it's all hands on deck.
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In Portugal, it's now illegal for your boss to call outside work hours
Ever had a persistent boss who won't stop messaging you once you've left work or logged off? In Portugal, that behavior is now illegal.
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Venomous sharks found in London's Thames river
London's famous river is more exciting than we thought. Seahorses, eels, seals -- and venomous sharks -- have all been discovered in the Thames, the results of a "health check" have shown.
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South African leader who ended apartheid and freed Mandela dies
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Migrants describe brutal journey through forests on Belarus-Poland border
As the crisis on the border between Belarus and Poland escalates, harrowing stories are emerging of the brutal conditions migrants have endured on their journeys, with some going without food or water for days and others surviving vicious beatings along the way.
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France returns 26 looted artifacts and artworks to Benin
Twenty-six works of art seized by French colonial soldiers in 1892 returned to Benin on Wednesday, a landmark in the long fight by African countries to recover looted artifacts.
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Black women four times more likely to die in childbirth
Charities say inequalities in maternal care need to be addressed urgently.
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Alabama boy certified as world's most premature baby
Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g.
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'Urinary tract infection left me housebound'
Women with chronic urinary tract infections say the pain can last for years and make it impossible to live a normal life.
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Young people call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty as delegates spar over coal, oil and gas
A group of young climate activists delivered a sharp rebuke to delegates at the COP26 climate summit Thursday, demanding that a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty be put in place and calling out global leaders for their continued closeness to the coal, oil and gas industries.
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Migrants face hypothermia and broken bones in freezing forests as Poland-Belarus crisis deepens
Migrants trapped on the border between Poland and Belarus have made hundreds of attempts to breach the frontier, but were repelled by 15,000 Polish soldiers deployed to stop them, according to Polish authorities.
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Covid: First UK case in pet dog confirmed by top vet
All available evidence suggests it caught the virus from its owner, experts say.
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Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by January 1
Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by January 1 at the latest, a government advisory council said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive its ailing tourism sector.
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Secondary infertility: When you can't have a second child
The emotional struggle as one couple tries for a brother or sister for their daughter.
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University of Oxford starts new Ebola vaccine trials
Clinical trials are under way for a new Ebola vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Vaccine firm Valneva seeks apology over Javid comments
French firm says it will not rule out "legal recourse" against the UK government for loss of earnings.
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Lives at risk from 'unacceptable' ambulance waits
Targets are missed across UK - with some heart attack and stroke victims waiting up to nine hours for help.
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Hundreds of patients in gene study given rare disease diagnosis
The new approach could lead to better treatments for those waiting years for answers.
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'I wasn't just famous; I was famously sexy': Model Emily Ratajkowski on the dangers of being desired
In Emily Ratajkowski's new essay collection, "My Body, " the story of Audrey Munson, the teenager dubbed "America's first supermodel," serves as a powerful reminder of the perils of being idolized.
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Pregnant Yemeni journalist killed in car explosion
A pregnant Yemeni journalist was killed in a car explosion in the coastal city of Aden Tuesday, Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek of the Saudi-backed internationally recognized government said, according to Yemen News Agency.
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Poland-Belarus border crisis deepens
Migrants trapped on the border between Poland and Belarus have made hundreds of attempts to breach the frontier, but were repelled by 15,000 Polish soldiers deployed to stop them, according to Polish authorities.
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China announces joint declaration with US on climate crisis
The US and China announced an agreement Wednesday to ramp up their climate ambitions, just days before the end of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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Elon Musk doesn't get paid, buy stuff or pay taxes like you do
The world's wealthiest people have unfathomable riches. But there's a huge difference between wealth and income, and that's what makes Elon Musk's weekend Twitter stunt, polling his followers about whether to sell 10% of his Tesla stock, both fascinating and jarring.
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America's prices are surging more than they have in 30 years
There's no end in sight for higher prices. US consumer price inflation surged higher again in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
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Amnesty International accuses Tigrayan rebel fighters of gang-raping women in Ethiopia
Fighters from Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have been accused of gang rape and physical assault by 16 women in the neighboring Amhara region, according to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday.
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Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk
A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang.
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Covid-resistant people inspire new vaccine tactic
Some people exposed to coronavirus didn't get ill. Now researchers want to use that in vaccines.
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Germany coronavirus: Record rise prompts warning of 100,000 deaths
The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.
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China has a big inflation problem and it's pushing up prices worldwide
China's inflation headache is getting worse.
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American journalist Danny Fenster could face life in prison in Myanmar
American journalist Danny Fenster has been hit with new criminal charges in Myanmar that carry a maximum sentence of life in prison, his lawyer said.
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Ethiopia's leader said he would bury his enemy. His spokeswoman doesn't think it was incitement to violence
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pledged to bury his government's enemies "with our blood" last week, in an inflammatory speech marking the one-year anniversary of the war in the country's northern Tigray region.
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Europe's most beautiful towns
Paris, Rome, Barcelona... Europe's cities are bucket list destinations, and rightly so. But the continent's small towns are a dream, too, with all the beautiful architecture and much of the culture you'll find in the big hitters, only with fewer crowds to share them with.
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A dying sea and a fight for tourists
On the shoreline of the Dead Sea, Jordanian comedian and national treasure Nabil Sawalha strides chest-deep into the water, with all the confidence of a swan to a lake.
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Aryna Sabalenka says she got vaccinated after contracting Covid-19
World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she got vaccinated against Covid-19 after having to miss last month's Indian Wells tournament because she contracted the novel coronavirus.
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Xi says China is ready to work with US as Biden meeting planned for next week, source says
China is ready to manage differences with the United States, the country's leader Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, ahead of a planned virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden.
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Meghan says her push for paid leave isn't political — it's a humanitarian issue
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up Tuesday about her campaign for paid family leave, the struggle for gender equity in corporate America, and her own mental health.
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Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann opens up about his regrets
Just weeks after WeWork's much-anticipated public offering, its infamous co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann opened up about the lessons he's learned after he all but ran the company into the ground.
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The Peloton movement may be over. Shares plunge
Peloton investors are going to have to take a meditation class (or several) after its latest earnings report that sent its shares plunging by about a third.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Opinion: Your rights could be taken away rapidly. I know because it happened to me
I was 13 years old when the Islamic Revolution toppled the Iranian government in 1979. Though I was a Christian living in a largely Muslim country, I had never felt discrimination because of my faith.
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US lawmakers make visit to Taiwan as Beijing conducts 'combat readiness patrol' close to island
A delegation of United States lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday sparking immediate condemnation from China, with Beijing describing the trip as an "act of provocation."
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Coronavirus births: 'My baby's first word was mask'
How the lingering effects of the pandemic are affecting the lives of new parents and young children.
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Archaeologists discover ancient 'hangover prevention' ring
Raw eggs and Bloody Marys may be among today's hangover cures, but archaeologists in Israel have discovered an altogether different solution from the past: A gold and purple amethyst ring.
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Toddlers may be getting hooked on sugar in snacks
Some weaning snacks encourage a sweet tooth from an early age, say health campaigners.
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Honeybees make a chilling warning noise when attacked by hive-destroying murder hornets
When a pack of giant hornets attacks a honeybee hive, the slaughter is brutal and quick.
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Turning crop waste to fertilizer could fight air pollution in India
Towards the end of the year, the season changes in northern India. Cold weather begins to set in and the air gets thick with smoke. After their winter harvest, millions of farmers clear the leftover rice stubble by setting entire fields alight to prepare for the incoming wheat crop.
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Former US Marine is on a hunger strike to protest imprisonment in Russia, family says
American citizen Trevor Reed has been on a nearly weeklong hunger strike to protest his detainment in Russia and the "numerous and flagrant violations" of his human rights by Russian authorities, according to his family.
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Key takeaways from Tuesday at COP26: On track for 2.4 degrees of warming, and is America really 'back?'
It was gender and science innovation day at COP26 on Tuesday, but most of the focus was on countries wrangling over language around global warming limits and who will pay for the impacts of the climate crisis.
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China is tightening its grip on outspoken CEOs. That's bad news for entrepreneurs
Over the last 12 months, China's government has engaged in an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the country's technology sector. Alibaba was hit with a multibillion-dollar antitrust fine; new regulatory rules were crafted that target the emergent online education sector; and the ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing saw its software pulled from app stores just days after it pursued an IPO in the US, which went against the wishes of Chinese regulators.
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China's tech crackdown hit SoftBank like a 'big winter snowstorm'
SoftBank is stuck in a "big winter snowstorm," founder and CEO Masayoshi Son said Monday, after a sweeping tech crackdown in China battered some of the Japanese company's key investments.
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There is no fear on Wall Street. Only greed
The current mood on Wall Street can only be described in one way: euphoric.
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Satellite images show China's new aircraft carrier with advanced technology
A new Chinese aircraft carrier with technology nearly equaling the capabilities of its US counterparts could be launched as soon as February next year, according to an analysis of satellite imagery by a Washington-based think tank. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
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Covid in Scotland: 'Nursing shifts left me inconsolable'
As vacancies hit a record high, Chloe Burke says she is leaving nursing because the pressure was too much to bear.
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Covid-19: Vaccines to be compulsory for frontline NHS staff in England
Whitehall sources tell the BBC frontline staff will have until the spring to get fully vaccinated.
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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.
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Monday, November 8, 2021
Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk
Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.
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Nicaraguan exiles blame Ortega regime for attacks and threats, as the strongman secures a fifth term in office
The man's voice trembled as he spoke, standing in the middle of an open field in southern Nicaragua. He was tense, despite the cool breeze and the mid-morning sunshine. If any of his government colleagues knew he was speaking to foreign journalists, he would surely be imprisoned.
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Lesbian couple challenge NHS over 'discriminatory' fertility policy
Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say the rules are unfair to LGBT people.
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US seizes $6 million in ransom payments, charges Ukrainian over major cyberattack
Law enforcement officials have seized an estimated $6 million in ransom payments, and the US Justice Department is expected to announce Monday that it has charged a suspect from Ukraine over a damaging July ransomware attack on an American company in a breakthrough for the Biden administration's pursuit of cybercriminals, CNN has learned.
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Biden admin will waive immigration application fees for thousands of Afghans
The Biden administration is planning to waive immigration-related fees for up to 70,000 Afghan evacuees as they are resettled in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday.
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Archaeologists unearth 'slaves' room' at Pompeii
Archaeologists have uncovered a room at a villa just outside Pompeii containing beds and other objects that shed light on the living conditions of slaves in the ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption.
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CIA director had rare conversation with Putin
CIA Director Bill Burns held a rare conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week, to convey "serious" US concerns about Russia's military buildup along the Ukrainian border and to attempt to determine Russian intentions, two sources with direct knowledge told CNN.
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Crisis worsens on Poland-Belarus border
Tensions are escalating on the border between Poland and Belarus, after Polish officials again accused their neighbor of helping move migrants toward the frontier, and warned that thousands of additional military personnel have been mobilized to respond to confrontations.
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Fossil fuel companies have more people at COP26 than any single country, report says
More than 100 fossil fuel companies are understood to have sent 500 lobbyists to the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, more than any single country at the summit, according to the environmental campaign group Global Witness.
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David Fuller: Independent inquiry announced into mortuary abuse
The inquiry comes after David Fuller sexually abused the bodies of more than 100 women in hospitals.
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Wang Yaping becomes first Chinese woman to complete spacewalk
Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping made history Sunday when she became the country's first woman to conduct a spacewalk, according to the national space agency.
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Campaigners make last effort to save man with disabilities from execution in Singapore
Campaigners are making a last ditch effort to save a man with intellectual disabilities from execution in Singapore, in a case that has been described a "sickening" and a "systemic failure," and put the city-state's zero-tolerance drug laws back under scrutiny.
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Covid: Unvaccinated urged to come forward before winter
NHS bosses say it's never too later to protect your family at Christmas, whether you're 18 or 80.
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Covid-19: US reopens border to UK travellers after almost two years
After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.
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Hundred people die challenging terminally ill benefits awards
Around 100 people who were denied fast-tracked disability benefits died while challenging the decision.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
The 'bullet' airplane that could revolutionize aviation
Is it an egg, a blimp or a bullet? Whatever you might want to call the shape of the Otto Celera 500L, it's one that catches the eye. It looks like no other plane out there, and for a good reason: unique aerodynamics.
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Nicaragua votes in elections panned as 'parody' by international observers
They've been called "a parody," "a sham," and "the worst possible conditions" for a vote, but Nicaragua's general elections went ahead on Sunday anyway -- the first since a wave of popular demonstrations rattled the country in 2018.
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Koalas are dying from chlamydia, and climate change is making it worse
A silent killer is spreading through Australia's koala population, posing a threat that wildlife experts say could wipe out the iconic marsupial across large parts of the country.
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Sudan internet cuts complicate civil disobedience campaign against coup
Sudanese pro-democracy groups launched two days of civil disobedience and strikes on Sunday in protest at last month's military coup, though participation appeared to be limited by continuing interruptions to internet and phone connections.
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Nicaragua votes in elections panned as 'parody' by international observers
They've been called "a parody," "a sham," and "the worst possible conditions" for a vote, but Nicaragua's general elections are going ahead on Sunday anyway.
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Covid: Get booster jabs so we can enjoy Christmas - Javid
The health secretary urges people to join the "national mission" to avoid restrictions over winter.
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Brother of drug trafficker El Chapo and 2 others indicted on drug trafficking charges
The US Attorney's office in Arizona announced the unsealing of two indictments that charged high-ranking members of the Sinaloa drug cartel with international drug trafficking, one of them the brother of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the convicted former leader of the cartel.
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Joe Biden and the American economy just got a double dose of good news
Friday gave Joe Biden something smile about, for a change: a flurry of good news for the US economy.
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Another Chinese real estate developer is in serious trouble
Another Chinese real estate company appears to be at risk of default, escalating fears of further problems in the country's embattled property sector.
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World food prices are up 30% in a year
World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster harvests, according to the United Nations.
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Ethiopia's military calls on former members to rejoin army as rebels advance on capital
Ethiopia's military is calling on veterans to rejoin the army as two aligned rebel groups threaten the capital, marking the latest sign the government is marshaling its power to defend Addis Ababa.
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Exclusive: ChloƩ's Gabriela Hearst makes urgent plea for change
When Uruguayan fashion designer Gabriela Hearst was announced as the creative director of luxury fashion house ChloƩ in December last year, those familiar with her work knew it spelled change for the 70-year-old French brand -- especially given the maison's CEO, Riccardo Bellini, had already indicated he was looking to take the label in a new purpose-driven direction.
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