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EU drops backing for Guaido as Venezuela interim president, Biden renews US support
Read More The EU’s 27 states have said they no longer recognize Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, despite a call by the European Parliament just days ago for the bloc’s governments not to downgrade his status. After meeting in Brussels on Monday, the European Council said in a statement it “deeply regretted”…
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Putin denies owning £1bn Black Sea palace after Navalny exposé
Read More Navalny’s report has already racked up more than 85 million views Navalny’s report has already racked up more than 85 million views
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Out of the race: US pharma giant Merck & French Pasteur Institute discontinue their Covid-19 vaccine candidates
Read More With Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V shots being widely distributed since December, US pharma giant Merck and its partner Institut Pasteur in France have canceled their coronavirus vaccine projects due to low immune responses. Merck, known as MSD outside North America, said on Monday that it was discontinuing the development of two of…
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The dream that became a nightmare: How hopes for Egypt’s Arab Spring uprising were crushed
Read More Ten years ago Egypt’s uprising began. Bel Trew speaks to those who helped overthrew Hosni Mubarak but whose dreams have been replaced by a harsh reality Ten years ago Egypt’s uprising began. Bel Trew speaks to those who helped overthrew Hosni Mubarak but whose dreams have been replaced by a harsh reality
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Man caught trying to smuggle 74 chameleons into Austria
Read MoreAustrian authorities have stopped a man at Vienna airport as he tried to smuggle 74 protected chameleons from Africa into the countryAustrian authorities have stopped a man at Vienna airport as he tried to smuggle 74 protected chameleons from Africa into the country
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COVID: How has the UK managed to master the vaccine roll-out?
Read MoreIn a rare pandemic success, the UK, which has a high death rate, is winning praise for its vaccination programme.In a rare pandemic success, the UK, which has a high death rate, is winning praise for its vaccination programme.
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The dried flower craze: how a summer of cancelled weddings led to a big new trend
Read More The global floral industry has been hard hit by coronavirus. But not all those unused blooms have had to go to waste Name: Dried flowers. Age: Old. Continue reading…The global floral industry has been hard hit by coronavirus. But not all those unused blooms have had to go to waste Name: Dried flowers.Age:…
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Covid-19: Why the US hasn’t hit vaccine targets so far
Read MoreBiden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
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High ranking North Korean diplomat ‘defects to South Korea’
Read More The diplomat defected to South Korea in September 2020 The diplomat defected to South Korea in September 2020
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Uganda’s New Generation Is Disappointed That Museveni’s 35-Year Rule Continues
Read More Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they’re searching for answers. Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they’re searching for…
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Keira Knightley: I won’t shoot any more sex scenes directed by men
Read More The actor says she feels very uncomfortable trying to portray the male gaze and says she’s ‘too vain’ to shoot intimate scenes Keira Knightley has expressed her discomfort with shooting intimate scenes, saying that she will no longer do so if the film is directed by a man. In conversation with director Lulu…
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Tehran says ‘technical issue’ cause of vessel detention after Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker over alleged illegal oil transfer
Read More Tehran has dismissed allegations that an Iranian-flagged oil tanker has been seized for illegally transferring oil, despite Indonesian authorities claiming the ship was “caught red-handed.” Speaking on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said they were still waiting for more information from the Indonesian government but claimed a senior Iranian diplomat had…
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New Zealand’s new Covid case identified as South African variant
Read More Woman, 56, thought to have contracted illness from fellow traveller while quarantining at Auckland hotel Woman, 56, thought to have contracted illness from fellow traveller while quarantining at Auckland hotel
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Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl
Read MoreFor the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light, the beer giant isn’t advertising its iconic Budweiser brand during the Super BowlFor the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light,…
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19 burned bodies found near Mexico-U.S. border
Read MoreAuthorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.Authorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.
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Bulgarian Dream: German pensioners retiring abroad
Read MoreA woman packs up everything in her beloved home in Germany to retire to Bulgaria where she can afford to live.A woman packs up everything in her beloved home in Germany to retire to Bulgaria where she can afford to live.
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Tahrir Square 10 years later: What happened to Egypt’s revolution?
Read More“I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak’s era,” one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.”I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak’s era,” one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
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Trump impeachment: Nancy Pelosi to formally send article of impeachment to Senate today – live updates
Read More Former president charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’ after assault on Capitol by pro-Trump mob Schumer promises quick but fair trial as impeachment heads to Senate Trump plots revenge against Republicans he says betrayed him Sarah Sanders to run for Arkansas governor – reports Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing…
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Bahrain approves AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID vaccine
Read MoreThe jab is the third granted emergency use in the Gulf country after China’s Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNtech.The jab is the third granted emergency use in the Gulf country after China’s Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNtech.
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Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men
Read MoreThe actress explains why she has a “no nudity clause” written into her movie contracts.The actress explains why she has a “no nudity clause” written into her movie contracts.
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China mine explosion: Death toll rises to at least 10
Read More The death toll for a mine explosion in China has risen to at least 10, after officials said rescuers had discovered nine bodies. The death toll for a mine explosion in China has risen to at least 10, after officials said rescuers had discovered nine bodies.
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Pakistan Taliban ‘commanders’ killed in northwest: Pakistani army
Read MoreMilitary says two senior members of different factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group killed in North Waziristan.Military says two senior members of different factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group killed in North Waziristan.
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Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine’s house arrest
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Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine’s house arrest
Read MoreSoldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.
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China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province
Read MoreThe discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.
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Ugandan court lifts opposition leader Bobi Wine’s house arrest
Read More Mr Wine has been blocked from leaving his house since he voted in the 14 January election where he ran for president Mr Wine has been blocked from leaving his house since he voted in the 14 January election where he ran for president
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Paris considers THIRD nationwide lockdown as Covid-19 situation remains ‘worrying’
Read More France may be heading into its third nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, and the spread of the new variants of the virus in particular, but no decision has been made yet. French authorities are considering placing the country in a new lockdown as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has passed the…
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‘Tribal justice’ in Palestine outflanks official legal system
Read MoreRights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.
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Australia halts New Zealand travel bubble over case of infectious new Covid variant
Read More Green zone travel arrangements suspended for 72 hours after woman tested positive after leaving Auckland quarantine hotel Australia has suspended its travel bubble with New Zealand for three days after a confirmed case of a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant was identified in a woman who had been out and about in the community.…
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In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique
Read MoreSevere winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.
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Indian & Chinese troops engage in ‘minor face-off’ at disputed border, India’s military says
Read More A minor altercation occurred between Indian and Chinese troops stationed along the disputed border between the two countries, India’s military said, refuting media reports of a new mass brawl between the soldiers. “We have received several queries regarding a face-off between Indian Army and PLA troops in Sikkim sector. It is clarified that…
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Ecuadorian Amazon: Three European banks stop funding trade of oil
Read MoreBNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.
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How the Arab spring unfolded – a visualisation
Read More An era of uprisings, nascent democracy and civil war in the Arab world started with protests in a small Tunisian city. This is how the unrest grew to engulf the Middle East, shake authoritarian governments and unleash consequences that still shape the world a decade later A decade ago this month, protests forced…
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The 20 best curry recipes
Read More From Asma Khan’s saag paneer to Lopè Ariyo’s suya lamb, our exploration of the wider world of curry takes in recipes from south Asia, Nigeria and Japan It was dal that done it, in Luton, Lucknow, London. When the raisin-studded school dinners of my childhood were replaced with sophisticated south-Asian cooking. Here we…
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Chinese and Indian troops ‘in new border clash’
Read MoreSeveral were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.
