Month: December 2020

Read More The medevac involved a network of ships, helicopters and planes spanning thousands of miles on the frigid continent. Australian officials called it “an outstanding success.” (Image credit: Greg Stone/Australian Antarctic Division) The medevac involved a network of ships, helicopters and planes spanning thousands of miles on the frigid continent. Australian officials called it…

Read More Former seamer played four Tests and 15 ODIs Follows dead of old Surrey teammate Edrich Former England and Surrey bowler Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75. Jackman played in four Tests and 15 one-day internationals for his country, while he took 1,402 wickets in a 399-game first-class career between 1966…

Read MoreFor the first time since the Notre Dame cathedral was damaged in fire, a Christmas choir — this time wearing hard hats — rang in the holiday. The 850-year-old cathedral is slowly being rebuilt. Roxana Saberi reports.For the first time since the Notre Dame cathedral was damaged in fire, a Christmas choir — this…

Read More Two-time British Open champion in hospital in the US Initially tested negative but ‘mild symptoms’ persisted Australian golf great Greg Norman has revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 on Christmas Day. The 65-year-old two-time British Open champion, who now lives in the United States, announced the news in an Instagram post containing photos…

Read MoreMore than 120,000 people are being treated for coronavirus in the U.S. With the hospitals already overwhelmed, and concerns about the new, far more infectious covid variant now spreading in the United Kingdom, the C.D.C. is cracking down on documentation prior to entering the U.S. Lilia Luciano reports.More than 120,000 people are being treated…

Read MoreA family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, “immigration delay disease”.A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, “immigration delay disease”.

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

Read More A predominantly Tibetan region in southwest China is home to one of the nation’s few Catholic communities. Christmas for them is a raucous affair mixing Buddhist and Christian traditions. (Image credit: Amy Cheng/NPR) A predominantly Tibetan region in southwest China is home to one of the nation’s few Catholic communities. Christmas for them…

Read More Little doubt that deal struck at 11th hour will be signed off, while British MPs are set to be recalled for 30 December vote The 27 members of the EU are expected to approve the post-Brexit trade deal with the UK within days after a Christmas Day briefing of ambassadors by Michel Barnier,…

Read More Gladys Berejiklian has asked shoppers to steer clear of the city centre for the traditional sales, to prevent further spread of Avalon coronavirus cluster. Follow all today’s updates NSW Covid hotspots – list of venues and case locations NSW premier calls on shoppers to avoid Sydney’s Boxing Day sales Border restrictions: rules for…

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Read MoreStrong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.

Read MoreSome question whether the naturally resource-poor Asian nation will be able to wean itself off imported oil and gas.Some question whether the naturally resource-poor Asian nation will be able to wean itself off imported oil and gas.

Read More Police are asking that anyone with any information about the vehicle that exploded on Friday morning come forward Police are asking that anyone with any information about the vehicle that exploded on Friday morning come forward

Read More An 11-year-old Syrian boy was reunited with his family this week. He had been living alone in a refugee camp in Greece for months, according to a charity involved in his case. An 11-year-old Syrian boy was reunited with his family this week. He had been living alone in a refugee camp in…

Read More “Vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet,” Pope Francis said at the Vatican on a subdued Christmas Day. (Image credit: AP) “Vaccines for all, especially for the most vulnerable and needy of all regions of the planet,” Pope Francis said at the Vatican on…

Read More A new and more infectious strain of the Covid-19 coronavirus has spread to more countries around the globe. But what’s different about this new pathogen? And should people be prepping for a total apocalypse yet? Ireland confirmed the presence of a new and highly infectious coronavirus strain on Friday, while authorities in Lebanon…

Read MoreA top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details of Navalny’s supposed poisoning with a Soviet-era nerve agentA top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details…

Read MoreThe country is facing extreme hunger, and aid agencies are warning of dire consequences.The country is facing extreme hunger, and aid agencies are warning of dire consequences.

Read More It is the largest slots prize won in Nevada for eight years It is the largest slots prize won in Nevada for eight years

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Read More Winds and heavy rain cancel 250 flights and delay more than 750 Winds and heavy rain cancel 250 flights and delay more than 750

Read MoreCisse, who was held hostage for six months earlier this year by an armed group, died in France aged 71, his family says.Cisse, who was held hostage for six months earlier this year by an armed group, died in France aged 71, his family says.

Read More League’s boss says NBA will not ‘jump the line’ for shots League’s boss says NBA will not ‘jump the line’ for shots

Read MorePM Abiy Ahmed described Wednesday’s attack on a village in western Benishangul-Gumuz region as a ‘massacre’.PM Abiy Ahmed described Wednesday’s attack on a village in western Benishangul-Gumuz region as a ‘massacre’.

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Read More From Bumcooler Flat (South Australia) to Kockup (Tasmania), we’ve rounded up some of Australia’s weirdest place names. Add your suggestions in the comments The North Pole is located a short distance from Marble Bar, the hottest place in inland Australia. Siberia is near Kalgoorlie, with an average summer temperature of 35C. Australian humour…

Read More Reducing emissions from transport and agriculture topped the list but readers also believe there are no easy answers After prime minister Jacinda Ardern declared a climate emergency this month, we asked you what New Zealand should prioritise to meet its climate change goals. The responses varied widely, although there was broad consensus that…

Read More Shadow ministers poised to resign and defy three-line whip when MPs vote on trade deal on Wednesday Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Labour frontbenchers over his decision to back the government’s Brexit trade deal. The party leader has been warned that shadow ministers are poised to resign and defy a three-line…

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Read More WASHINGTON — A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row, potentially setting up the Trump administration to schedule the execution after president-elect Joe Biden takes office. U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss also vacated an order from the director of the Bureau…

Read MoreThe Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria.

Read More Parliament should be recalled to deal with the crisis of coronavirus, not just that of leaving the EU In January 1979, a beleaguered Labour prime minister, James Callaghan, returned from a Caribbean summit to a country that appeared in crisis. A week earlier, truck drivers had gone on strike, cutting off petrol supplies…

Read MoreThree people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.

Read More“Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer,” the queen said.”Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer,” the queen said.