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Secretary Of State Nominee Antony Blinken Promises ‘Humility And Confidence’
Read More “Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America’s leadership coin,” Blinken will testify at his Senate confirmation hearing, vowing to work for the “greater good.” (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP) “Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America’s leadership coin,” Blinken will testify at his Senate confirmation hearing, vowing to…
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Will Biden make America great again?
Read MoreBiden needs a grand strategy to clean up Trump’s mess and restore America’s leadership in the world.Biden needs a grand strategy to clean up Trump’s mess and restore America’s leadership in the world.
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Covid vaccine: New York to run out of doses by Thursday, warns mayor
Read More A lack of vaccine doses could force the city to close vaccination sites, Mayor Bill de Blasio says A lack of vaccine doses could force the city to close vaccination sites, Mayor Bill de Blasio says
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YouTubers’ mountain retreat: Andorra becomes tax haven for online influencers
Read More El Rubius is the latest YouTuber to move to the tiny, mountainous state between France and Spain, at a time when Madrid is struggling with its economy El Rubius is the latest YouTuber to move to the tiny, mountainous state between France and Spain, at a time when Madrid is struggling with its…
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Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy
Read MoreThe sentence is the country’s harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.The sentence is the country’s harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.
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Woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop turns herself in
Read MoreFBI is investigating a former lover’s accusation the woman stole a laptop from House Speaker Pelosi to sell to Russia.FBI is investigating a former lover’s accusation the woman stole a laptop from House Speaker Pelosi to sell to Russia.
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4,200-year-old queen’s identity among remarkable new finds in Egypt
Read MoreBurial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the…
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Tigershark unmanned aircraft tested at U.S. Army’s premier test center
Read More The latest edition of the Outpost newspaper has announced that Tigershark unmanned aircraft tested at Yuma Proving Ground, the U.S. Army’s premier test center. The TigerShark from Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) is a proven fixed-wing, unmanned aerial vehicle that has performed without fail through thousands of sorties. Its rugged design and low…
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US historians on what Donald Trump’s legacy will be
Read MoreThe last four years have been a whirlwind – we asked the experts to break down Trump’s key moments.The last four years have been a whirlwind – we asked the experts to break down Trump’s key moments.
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Amid spate of murders, Afghan journalists “just want to stay alive”
Read MoreAs the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it’s using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan’s journalists for leverage.As the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it’s using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan’s journalists for leverage.
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Joe Biden will launch presidency with appeal for unity – but whose unity?
Read More Analysis: The convergent crises call for a united response, the president-elect argues, but Republicans say that means forgetting Trump’s alleged role in insurrection When Joe Biden takes the oath of office on Wednesday, the new president will appeal for national unity from the steps of the US Capitol, where two weeks ago a…
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US presidential pardons: a potted history of a shabby convention
Read More Donald Trump is expected to pardon more than 100 people, following in the footsteps of White House predecessors Donald Trump is hardly unique in his controversial use of presidential pardons, which have been a sometimes sordid feature of US politics for well over two centuries. In his final hours in office, Trump is…
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Actors scramble to apologise amid backlash against Amazon show for ‘insulting Hindu deities’
Read More Several politicians from the national ruling party have tweeted against the show, calling for it to be censored Several politicians from the national ruling party have tweeted against the show, calling for it to be censored
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Woman gets 43-year prison sentence for insulting Thai king
Read MoreThe former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.
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Biden inauguration: Donald Trump’s last full day as US president – live updates
Read More US coronavirus deaths predicted to hit half a million in February Trump to issue more than 100 pardons before Biden sworn in Lights go out on reality TV presidency but dark legacy remains Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 12.21pm GMT Music stars including Alicia Keys, Mary…
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Vladimir Putin is not scared of Alexei Navalny, says Kremlin
Read More Moscow authorities likely to block protests planned for Saturday in support of jailed opposition leader Vladimir Putin is not scared of Alexei Navalny, a Kremlin spokesman has said, but Moscow authorities still appear likely to block Saturday’s planned protests in support of the jailed opposition leader. Navalny “has no relation to the Russian…
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Statue of fossil hunter Mary Anning to be erected after campaign
Read More Crowdfunder led by schoolgirl raises £70,000 for sculpture of pioneering palaeontologist in Lyme Regis, Dorset A statue to Mary Anning, a fossil hunter and palaeontologist once “lost to history” but now considered a significant female force in science, is finally to be erected after a crowdfunding campaign by a teenage schoolgirl. Evie Swire,…
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Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
Read MoreThe vote in Italy’s upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.The vote in Italy’s upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.
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Iran holds fifth military drill in two weeks amid tension with US
Read MoreIran showcases special forces, helicopters and tanks after the US flies B-52 bombers over the Middle East again.Iran showcases special forces, helicopters and tanks after the US flies B-52 bombers over the Middle East again.
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Museum of London to display Trump Baby balloon
Read MoreAs the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.As the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.
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Libya’s rivals meet in Egyptian resort over constitution
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Trump slams the door on his way out | First Thing
Read More Trump is to host his exit ceremony shortly before Biden’s inauguration and issue dozens of pardons. Plus: Coney says the GOP needs to be ‘burned down or changed’ Good morning. Today is Donald Trump’s last full day as president, marking the beginning of the end of a turbulent, divisive and at times violent…
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India’s homegrown COVID vaccine company warns some to avoid shot
Read MoreVaccine developed by Bharat Biotech ran into controversy after Indian government allowed its use without concrete data.Vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech ran into controversy after Indian government allowed its use without concrete data.
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ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star
Read MoreONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.
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Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
Read MoreOne person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.
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Five takeaways from Pompeo’s Twitter victory lap
Read More Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has launched an unusual Twitter victory lap. He is thought to be considering a run for the presidency in 2024. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has launched an unusual Twitter victory lap. He is thought to be considering a run for the presidency in 2024.
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A Photographer’s Diary of 12 Turbulent Months In Trump’s America
Read More It would be too much to say that if you’ve seen one Trump rally you’ve seen them all. But “they all follow a predictable pattern,” says Peter van Agtmael, who has been attending them since 2016. As a news photographer, “You have a lot of nice conversations, and maybe one or two people…
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Thai court hands out record 43-year jail term for insulting king
Read MoreWoman sentenced for posting audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.Woman sentenced for posting audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.
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Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison
Read MoreThe Kremlin’s most prominent critic has returned to Russia, five months after collapsing on a plane.The Kremlin’s most prominent critic has returned to Russia, five months after collapsing on a plane.
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Melbourne gangland lawyer Joe Acquaro gave police information on former client
Read More Victoria police says it never registered the murdered lawyer as an informant after a court reveals his role The slain gangland lawyer Joe Acquaro gave Victoria police information on his former client and convicted drug trafficker Francesco “Frank” Madafferi. The revelation, confirmed by Victoria’s court of appeal on Tuesday, follows a lengthy fight…
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Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection
Read MoreMuseum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a ‘particular moment of resistance’.Museum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a ‘particular moment of resistance’.
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Melania Trump says ‘past four years have been unforgettable’ in recorded farewell speech – video
Read More The US first lady thanked Americans on Monday for the ‘greatest honour of my life’ in a recorded video she posted on Twitter. Melania Trump said: ‘The past four years have been unforgettable, as Donald and I conclude our time in the White House. I think of all of the people I have…
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EU border force head faces calls to quit over allegations he ‘misled’ MEPs
Read More Fabrice Leggeri accused of misleading MEPs over failure to appoint officers to protect rights, as Frontex role in migrant ‘pushbacks’ is investigated The head of the EU’s border force is under growing pressure to stand down after being accused by the European commission of acting unlawfully and giving misleading evidence to MEPs. The…
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Workers Trapped for a Week in a Chinese Mine Ask for Pickles and Porridge
Read More BEIJING — Workers trapped for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine asked for pickles and porridge to be dropped to them while they wait to be rescued, state media reported Tuesday. The website of the People’s Daily said the request came after a telephone line was dropped to the group…
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Workers Trapped for a Week in a Chinese Mine Ask for Pickles and Porridge
Read More BEIJING — Workers trapped for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine asked for pickles and porridge to be dropped to them while they wait to be rescued, state media reported Tuesday. The website of the People’s Daily said the request came after a telephone line was dropped to the group…
