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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82

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MCG win tribute to team's bench strength: VVS Laxman

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Australia vs India women's ODI series postponed due to COVID

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Real Madrid frustrated by Elche to leave Atletico clear at top

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Manchester City kick off new year at Chelsea after COVID clearance

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaV...

Ravindra Jadeja in the same bracket as Ben Stokes: Dasgupta

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Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK honours list

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Liverpool frustrated by Newcastle in 0-0 draw

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Ajinkya Rahane showed mental strength after 2018 SA tour: Devang Gandhi

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EH...

Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1Zg...

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXft...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbL...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9y...

U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1c...

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". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hven...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2...

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP5...

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6d...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiH...

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgu...

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Not surprised that India came hard in Melbourne Test: Cummins

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Solskjaer upbeat after United eke out late Wolves win

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China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T...

Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0k...

Louisville Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor Will Be Fired

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Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane: Contrasting captains, effective results

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Ravi Shastri endorses five-bowler combination for 3rd Test too

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Quick-fire Lacazette gives Arsenal 1-0 win at Brighton

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Barcelona held by Eibar as injured Lionel Messi watches on

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Manchester United go second as late Rashford winner sinks Wolves

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Mikel Arteta praises match-winner Alexandre Lacazette

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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Go5...

Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6...

India script a comeback for the ages at MCG, win by 8 wickets to level series

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9...

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOth...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEy...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDc...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXa...

2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0f...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir6...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Wfx...

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

A Look at What’s in the Stimulus Package Trump Signed

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Did These New York Clinics Ignore Rules on Who Gets Vaccinated First?

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Leader Rahane guides India to series-levelling victory against Australia

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IN PICS: India beat Australia by 8 wickets in Melbourne to level Test series

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Everton want answers after City game postponed due to COVID

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Chelsea, stung by Arsenal defeat, held 1-1 by Aston Villa

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Chelsea missing injured Hakim Ziyech: Frank Lampard

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIA...

Small Number of Covid Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms

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Mickey Arthur wants ICC to consider injury substitutions

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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReS...

Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnQu...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH5u...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx3...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRky...

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCF...

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7l...

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPE3...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEF...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqP...

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgc...

Live Score, 2nd Test: India smell victory on Day 4 in Melbourne

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Live Blog: India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Sachin Tendulkar asks ICC to reassess 'Umpires Call' in DRS

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Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTvK...

Jhulan Goswami basks in her moment of glory

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Sumit Nagal receives Australian Open wildcard: Report

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Mullagh first Indigenous player inducted into Australian Hall of Fame

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Mourinho bemoans Tottenham's lack of ambition

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Klopp laments cagey Baggies as Sam Allardyce purrs

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Umesh Yadav suffers injury, hobbles off the field

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Messi says Barcelona 'my life' but stays tight-lipped on future

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Spurs score after 57 seconds but draw with Wolves

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Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses

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Liverpool stumble as West Brom snatch draw at Anfield

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD...

Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33...

Roger Federer out of Australian Open after knee surgery

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzX...

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqNt...

Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nX3p...

Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxj4...

Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sf...

'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnzp...

2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8...

Live Score, 2nd Test: Australia look to make the game even on Day 3

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Neverland Ranch, Former Home of Michael Jackson, Is Sold

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A Racial Slur, a Viral Video, and a Reckoning

By Dan Levin via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34HvJx...

Federal Agents Scour Home as They Hunt for Clues in Nashville Blast

By Rick Rojas, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio and Steve Cavendish via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3psNVU...

George Blake, British Spy Who Betrayed the West, Dies at 98

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Early Vaccine Doubters Now Show a Willingness to Roll Up Their Sleeves

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Brexit Deal Done, Britain Now Scrambles to See How It Will Work

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