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Thursday, December 31, 2020
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.
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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes
BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.
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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.
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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021
Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest.
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Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory
The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".
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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots
A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.
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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.
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India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020
From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year.
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After Breonna Taylor Case, Louisville Police Face Precarious Next Chapter
By BY WILL WRIGHT, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND AUSTYN GAFFNEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pBCj...
Critics Say Nashville Police Could Have Done More With Tip About Bomber
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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus
A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.
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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.
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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.
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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.
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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.
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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3px3p...
When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond
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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.
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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.
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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.
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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.
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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.
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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.
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Monday, December 28, 2020
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.
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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for
How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.
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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.
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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.
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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.
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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.
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The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.
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