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Read MoreThe decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.

Read More ‘When I’m at work, I sing. It gives me strength during difficult times, and I believe it helps heal,’ Key said ‘When I’m at work, I sing. It gives me strength during difficult times, and I believe it helps heal,’ Key said

Read MoreWith so much hostility – and mistrust – between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?With so much hostility – and mistrust – between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?

Read MoreAfter discovering an “enormous” tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge.After discovering an “enormous” tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

Read More Germany extends lockdown to 14 February and tightens restrictions; US deaths pass 400,000; Joe Biden holds memorial Biden holds memorial for 400,000 Americans who have died of Covid-19 Israel warns single Covid jab ‘less effective than we thought’ Germany extends lockdown amid concern over variants Japan’s hospitals close to collapse as serious Covid…

Read More The White House has released Donald Trump’s farewell address, a 20-minute pre-recorded video of the president touting his accomplishments in office. ‘I did not seek the path that would get the least criticism,’ Trump said celebrating his controversy-laden presidency. ‘I took on the tough battles, the hardest fights, the most difficult choices’. The outgoing president…

Read MoreYouTube said it will not terminate Trump’s account unless he violates the service’s policies three times in 90 days.YouTube said it will not terminate Trump’s account unless he violates the service’s policies three times in 90 days.

Read MoreThree people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.Three people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.

Read More The US crossed the tragic milestone of 400,000 Covid deaths on president Trump’s final day in office The US crossed the tragic milestone of 400,000 Covid deaths on president Trump’s final day in office

Read MoreThe “cotton candy” planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.The “cotton candy” planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.

Read More Covid-19: How many people have been vaccinated in the UK? Covid-19: How many people have been vaccinated in the UK?

Read MoreThe declaration comes a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.The declaration comes a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.

Read MoreConcerns grow as surge in fighting displaces more than 100,000 in a country reeling from years of insecurity.Concerns grow as surge in fighting displaces more than 100,000 in a country reeling from years of insecurity.

Read More Two positive Covid cases reclassified as cases of ‘viral shedding’ from previous infection, but hard lockdown of those who shared flights remains. Follow latest updates NSW hotspots; Queensland hotspots State-by-state restrictions and lockdown rules explained Follow the global coronavirus liveblog 9.25pm GMT It is likely to be very hot this long weekend in…

Read MoreThe US Treasury targeted three individuals, 14 entities and six vessels for alleged ties to a network helping PDVSA.The US Treasury targeted three individuals, 14 entities and six vessels for alleged ties to a network helping PDVSA.

Read MoreTheir removal comes as the FBI works to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops for Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.Their removal comes as the FBI works to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops for Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.

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Read More The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has passed 400,000 according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has passed 400,000 according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Read MoreThe investigation is the latest blow of confidence to Lebanon’s crippled financial system.The investigation is the latest blow of confidence to Lebanon’s crippled financial system.

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Read More Joe Biden shed a tear as he took to the stage to deliver a farewell address to a Delaware crowd ahead of his inauguration on Wednesday, saying: ‘I know these are dark times, but there is always light.’ Speaking at the Major Joseph R ‘Beau’ Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center, named for Biden’s…

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Read More Decision would mean US could assign blame for death on to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman The Biden administration will declassify an intelligence report into the murder by the Saudi government of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to Avril Haines, who has been nominated to serve as director of national intelligence. The decision…

Read More BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jan 19 (IPS) – A long-running gag says “in Zimbabwe there is freedom of speech, but no freedom after the speech”. But for journalists and activists who have been forced to endure nights in the country’s overcrowded and filthy holding cells, this is no laughing matter as prison inmates have no…

Read More “I think we’re all OK with it,’ says incoming first daughter in first ever TV interview “I think we’re all OK with it,’ says incoming first daughter in first ever TV interview

Read MoreOrthodox Christians take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.Orthodox Christians take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.

Read More (WASHINGTON) — On his way out the door, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has hit China with new sanctions by declaring that China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in western Xinjiang Province constitute a “genocide.” Pompeo made the determination on Tuesday just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. There was…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — On his way out the door, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has hit China with new sanctions by declaring that China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in western Xinjiang Province constitute a “genocide.” Pompeo made the determination on Tuesday just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. There was…

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Read More The outgoing first lady’s plans include documenting White House renovations and continuing her anti-bullying campaign The outgoing first lady’s plans include documenting White House renovations and continuing her anti-bullying campaign

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Read More NEW YORK, Jan 19 (IPS) – Two events generated significant interest and global solidarity in the final days of December 2020. A court in Saudi Arabia handed down a five years and eight months sentence to activist Loujain Al-Hathloul for publicly supporting women’s right to drive. Nicholas Opiyo, Ugandan human rights lawyer and…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 19 (IPS) – Covid-19 infection and death rates in the Western world and many developing countries in Asia and Latin America have long overtaken East Asia since the second quarter of 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly, considering prevailing Western accounts of the Asian financial crises, there have been no serious efforts…

Read MoreCoronavirus becoming more genetically diverse; officials say the high rate of new cases is the main reason.Coronavirus becoming more genetically diverse; officials say the high rate of new cases is the main reason.