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Read More Central Washington is an armed fortress, fenced off with razor wire and surrounded by 25,000 national guard troops before the inauguration of the president-elect, Joe Biden – a stark contrast to previous inaugurations, when the United States capital has erupted in days of celebration Biden inauguration: live updates Continue reading…Central Washington is an…

Read MoreUK exporters say they are struggling to obtain key documents that would allow them to ship goods to EU without delay.UK exporters say they are struggling to obtain key documents that would allow them to ship goods to EU without delay.

Read More Minister says UK is not pursuing a touring waiver, as stars including Elton John and Sting say musicians ‘shamefully failed’ by Brexit The UK government will not pursue a waiver scheme that would allow British musicians to tour the EU without the need for visas, carnets and work permits for each individual member…

Read More President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’  President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’ 

Read More (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a flurry of clemency action in the final hours of his White House term that benefited more than 140 people, including rap performers, ex-members of Congress and other allies of him and his family. The last-minute clemency, announced Wednesday…

Read More Climate, trade and China are all on the table as the Morrison government prepares to build bridges with Trump’s successor Donald Trump’s final day in office has sparked fresh political debate in Australia about whether Scott Morrison allowed himself to get too close to the outgoing US president. But the focus will soon…

Read More The incoming Joe Biden administration will maintain Washington’s view that opposition figure Juan Guaido is the legitimate president of Venezuela, dashing hopes that the new president might rethink US policy towards Caracas. Anthony Blinken, Biden’s nominee for secretary of state, told members of the US Senate on Tuesday that there were no plans…

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Read More President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’  President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’ 

Read More Unemployment – especially among the young – falling living standards and lockdowns have sparked riots across the country Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ettadhamen, a marginalised district on the outskirts of Tunis, wears unrest well. Over the weekend and into this week, violent protests have dominated life in this…

Read MoreDonald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.

Read MorePakistani bowler to play for Lord’s-based team in this year’s debut season of English cricket’s Hundred competition.Pakistani bowler to play for Lord’s-based team in this year’s debut season of English cricket’s Hundred competition.

Read MoreHere’s the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.Here’s the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.

Read MoreJoe Biden’s cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea’s nuclear programme.Joe Biden’s cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea’s nuclear programme.

Read More (BANGKOK) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok Criminal Court found the woman guilty on 29 counts of violating the country’s…

Read More (BANGKOK) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok Criminal Court found the woman guilty on 29 counts of violating the country’s…

Read More Jack Ma appeared on a video conference with rural teachers, saying ‘after Covid-19 we’ll meet each other again’ Jack Ma appeared on a video conference with rural teachers, saying ‘after Covid-19 we’ll meet each other again’

Read More Americans and their representatives in Congress might have found an opportunity to come together after a deadly mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, threatening lives and upending the prospect for a peaceful transfer of power this week. But even while polling shows most Americans condemn the attack, the divided nation can’t…

Read MoreAn issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa’s new “megarocket”.An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa’s new “megarocket”.

Read MoreEmbattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.Embattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.

Read More“We did what we came to do – and so much more,” Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.”We did what we came to do – and so much more,” Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.

Read MoreCommunication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.

Read More On a cold and cloudless Tuesday afternoon, through the dusk of the last day of a dark chapter in American history, Joseph R. Biden Jr, spent his final few hours as President-in-waiting pointing towards the light. These were the dwindling moments of Biden’s life as an ordinary citizen — but not many other…

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Read More Swarms of locusts have reached dangerous levels in parts of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. They’re reproducing rapidly in part because of unusual rainfall patterns. (Image credit: Fredrik Lerneryd/Getty Images) Swarms of locusts have reached dangerous levels in parts of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. They’re reproducing rapidly in part because of unusual rainfall patterns.

Read MoreThe families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones – and justice.The families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones – and justice.

Read More Refugees set to be granted bridging visas more than a year since they were transferred to Australia under the now-repealed medevac laws Refugee advocates say more than 20 men who have been detained in Melbourne hotel rooms for over a year are set to be released. One of the detainees being held at…

Read More Music legend stirs further pandemic controversy, challenging Northern Ireland government’s recent ‘blanket ban on live music’ in court Van Morrison will challenge the Northern Irish government in court over its “blanket ban” on live music in licensed venues arising from coronavirus restrictions, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Solicitor Joe Rice said the Northern…

Read More Dozens of nations have each seen fewer than 1,610 Covid-19 deaths  Dozens of nations have each seen fewer than 1,610 Covid-19 deaths 

Read More Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are protecting the city, but there’s tension in the air and Inauguration Day attendees are feeling it. Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are protecting the city, but there’s tension in the air and Inauguration Day attendees are feeling it.

Read More American presidential inaugurations have often come against the backdrop of momentous events — the Civil War, the Great Depression, the war in Vietnam, the civil rights era. For Biden, the burdens are great. American presidential inaugurations have often come against the backdrop of momentous events — the Civil War, the Great Depression, the…

Read More A young Dutch designer has managed to land gushing feature stories by international media on her new gender-neutral deck of playing cards, but the latest achievement in political correctness was met with yawns and mockery. Stories by Reuters, the UK Daily Mail and other outlets detailed how Indy Mellink, a 23-year-old forensic psychology…

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Read MoreSouth Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

Read MoreStudent protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.