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Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist in the Animals, dies aged 77
Read More Singer Eric Burdon pays tribute to the North Shields born guitarist who ‘didn’t just play but lived’ the band’s classic The House of the Rising Sun Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist of the 60s group the Animals, has died aged 77. Valentine’s death was confirmed by the band’s label ABKCO Music, who wrote in…
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EU Reverses Move To Restrict Export Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Northern Ireland
Read More The EU backtracked after a move to restrict the movement of vaccines between Ireland and Northern Ireland drew condemnation. (Image credit: Sean Gallup/AP) The EU backtracked after a move to restrict the movement of vaccines between Ireland and Northern Ireland drew condemnation.
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Covid vaccination: LA Dodgers stadium closed by protests
Read MoreProtests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium on Saturday.Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
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Coronavirus live news: Germany threatens legal action over vaccine delays; NSW marks 14 days of no cases
Read More Germany delivers stark warning to vaccine companies; South Australia reopens its border to Sydney travellers; New South Wales warns virus could re-emerge Australian state of New South Wales marks 14 days with no cases Scores of foreigners breach lockdown rules at Austrian ski resort From lockdowns to pool parties: how Covid rules vary…
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Trump loses lead impeachment lawyers a week before trial
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Missing Guatemalan woman’s family urges Mexico to solve killings of 19 suspected migrants
Read More The family is providing DNA samples to Mexican authorities to help investigators identify the remains found in Tamaulipas The family of a young Guatemalan woman believed to be among 19 victims of a massacre in northern Mexico is urging the Mexican government to bring those responsible to justice. Authorities in Mexico’s Tamaulipas state…
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FCC fines neo-Nazi nearly $10 million for hateful robocalls
Read More He sent out more than 34,000 messages across the country He sent out more than 34,000 messages across the country
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Former pitcher Scott Erickson charged with reckless driving
Read MoreFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a hit-and-run in Southern California that killed two boys last yearFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a hit-and-run in Southern California that killed two boys last year
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Covid: The pandemic’s young widows and widowers
Read More“The grief creeps up on you,” says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.”The grief creeps up on you,” says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.
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Coronavirus in Algeria: ‘No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa’
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Coronavirus in Algeria: ‘No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa’
Read MoreAlgeria’s coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.Algeria’s coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.
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Pentagon pauses ‘absurd’ plan to give Guantánamo prisoners Covid vaccine
Read More The vaccine plan caused outrage among Republicans The vaccine plan caused outrage among Republicans
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Covid-19: France closes borders to most non-EU travel
Read MoreOnly essential travel from outside the bloc is allowed from Sunday, but a lockdown is resisted.Only essential travel from outside the bloc is allowed from Sunday, but a lockdown is resisted.
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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Read MoreSeventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.
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Lebanon ambulance driver: ‘Hospitals can’t take our Covid patients’
Read MoreLebanon’s hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.Lebanon’s hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.
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In photos: The life of a North Korean defector
Read More A look into the world of an ex-Lieutenant Colonel who took two years to escape to South Korea A look into the world of an ex-Lieutenant Colonel who took two years to escape to South Korea
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How hope is vanishing 10 years after the Arab Spring
Read More Political and economic setbacks – and sheer fear among communities – continue to hamper the Middle East, writes Liz Sly Political and economic setbacks – and sheer fear among communities – continue to hamper the Middle East, writes Liz Sly
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Two Proud Boys arrested over Capitol attack, including one who smashed window
Read More Dominic Pezzola was filmed using shield to break window Federal authorities have charged more than 150 in violence Federal law enforcement officials have arrested two members of the Proud Boys, a rightwing nationalist extremist group, for their role in the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January. The riot is now the…
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Republican lawmaker censured by party for voting to impeach Trump
Read MoreSymbolic rebuke comes amid growing Republican opposition to Senate trial of ex-president, set to begin next month.Symbolic rebuke comes amid growing Republican opposition to Senate trial of ex-president, set to begin next month.
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Billionaires are blaming the GameStop surge on Covid stimulus checks
Read More One also lashed out against funds on the other side of the Redditors’ bets One also lashed out against funds on the other side of the Redditors’ bets
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Purple dye ‘more precious than gold’ found in Biblical-era fabric by Israeli archaeologists
Read More Prestigious item possibly more likely expression of ancient monarchs’ wealth than lost palaces, scientist says Prestigious item possibly more likely expression of ancient monarchs’ wealth than lost palaces, scientist says
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EU’s vaccine blunder reopens Brexit battle over Irish border
Read More Tory MPs use short-lived announcement of export ban to call for overhaul of trade deal, as EU chief is attacked over U-turn Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The European Union’s threat to impose a vaccine border between Northern Ireland and the Republic risks reigniting one of Brexit’s bitterest disputes,…
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New Zealand government in a bind over Waitangi as Māori leaders pull out
Read More Navigating this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations is proving a challenge for Jacinda Ardern amid fears of a Covid-19 outbreak Tensions between Jacinda Ardern’s government and Māori interests over Waitangi have been highlighted before it has even begun, following the withdrawal of the Māori party and iwi leaders from the event over coronavirus concerns.…
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Zimbabwe elite forced to confront crippled healthcare system
Read MoreAmid COVID surge that has also left many officials dead, authorities come face to face with reality long faced by poor.Amid COVID surge that has also left many officials dead, authorities come face to face with reality long faced by poor.
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‘Police everywhere, justice nowhere’: Hundreds protest in Tunisia
Read MoreMore than 1,000 people arrested in Tunisia over past two weeks in protests against corruption and police brutality.More than 1,000 people arrested in Tunisia over past two weeks in protests against corruption and police brutality.
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Hedge fund boss Steve Cohen quits Twitter after family received threats amid GameStop saga
Read More The hedge fund boss helped bail out one of the Wall Street firms taking the biggest losses The hedge fund boss helped bail out one of the Wall Street firms taking the biggest losses
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Body of baby boy found on golf course in Wirral
Read More Merseyside police launch inquiry into tragedy as cause of baby’s death remains unclear Police have launched an investigation into the “unexplained” death of a baby whose body has been discovered at a golf course. The body of the baby boy was found on Friday in a wooded area at Brackenwood golf course in…
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Biden team scrambles to find 20m vaccine doses Trump reportedly failed to track
Read More Officials work to pinpoint doses in pipeline between federal distribution and administration by states The Biden administration has spent its first week in office attempting to manually track down 20m vaccine doses in the pipeline between federal distribution and administration at clinic sites, when a dose finally reaches a patient’s arm. The Trump…
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Dangerous new coronavirus strains may incubate in COVID-19’s sickest
Read More COVID-19 patients who take months to overcome their coronavirus infections despite treatment can become incubators of dangerous new strains. COVID-19 patients who take months to overcome their coronavirus infections despite treatment can become incubators of dangerous new strains.
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Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre
Read MoreMarseille’s match at home to Rennes in France’s Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.Marseille’s match at home to Rennes in France’s Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday.
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Proud Boys members charged with conspiracy in US Capitol riot
Read MoreCharges come as US authorities continue to investigate whether January 6 breach was preplanned and coordinated.Charges come as US authorities continue to investigate whether January 6 breach was preplanned and coordinated.
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UK sees smooth vaccine supplies after EU addresses ‘mistake’
Read MoreThe British government says it does not expect any disruptions to its orders of coronavirus vaccines after the European Union made clear it wouldn’t trigger an emergency provision in the Brexit deal while monitoring the export of does produced in the EUThe British government says it does not expect any disruptions to its orders…
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13 young Guatemalans who left for a better future were slain in Mexico, families say
Read More Nineteen burned bodies are found in an area in northern Mexico near the U.S. border that has a long history of horrific violence against migrants. Nineteen burned bodies are found in an area in northern Mexico near the U.S. border that has a long history of horrific violence against migrants.
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Two teenagers charged with the murder of 15-year-old Keon Lincoln
Read More The boys, aged 14 and 15, will appear before Birmingham magistrates court on Monday Two teenagers have been charged on Saturday with the murder of 15-year-old Keon Lincoln, West Midlands police said. A 14-year-old boy from Birmingham and 15-year-old boy from Walsall have been remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham magistrates court…
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In the search for Covid protection, Cormac the ‘extremely charismatic’ llama may hold a key
Read More The llama has provided nanobodies that effectively prevent infection, but the use of other species in Covid research raises troubling ethical questions Cormac the llama lives a quiet life on a farm in Washington State, totally unaware that his unique immune system may be key to protecting the developing world from Covid-19. “He…
