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Wall Street to kick out Chinese telecom giants
The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN via IFTTT
BBC business newsWall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms
The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN via IFTTT
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog via IFTTT
Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48 via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb via IFTTT
BBC business newsActivists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o6x0Gz via IFTTT
BBC business news'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3baUO8X via IFTTT
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2 via IFTTT
Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huyKHj via IFTTT
BBC business newsVaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person
Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37YDotU via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS-EU trade dispute: US slaps tariffs on wine and cognac
It is the latest twist in a long battle over subsidies for US-based Boeing and European rival Airbus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aU9sku via IFTTT
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/3aVaVHf via IFTTT
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/3n1Zgce via IFTTT
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/3aXftx4 via IFTTT
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/3pGbLvV via IFTTT
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/3pG9yAD via IFTTT
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/3aW1cAD via IFTTT
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/2X0EHSI via IFTTT
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/3hventp via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9 via IFTTT
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/3o6H2Yo via IFTTT
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/2LbP57u via IFTTT
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/2Jx6dEx via IFTTT
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/3hsiHtE via IFTTT
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/3hxgugg via IFTTT
China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study
The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WKEoa via IFTTT
Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid
Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FHfB via IFTTT
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/3rE8T4j via IFTTT
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/2Jx0kXW via IFTTT
BBC business newsBoeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US
The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pxhQKX via IFTTT
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/38Go5oW via IFTTT
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/3nYA6g1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsTata grabs bigger slice of AirAsia and India's airline industry
The Jaguar Land Rover owner has taken a bigger stake in AirAsia India following its bid for Air India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ODtQf via IFTTT
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/37XM9Va via IFTTT
BBC business newsEight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aTTDuq via IFTTT
BBC business newsIs the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?
The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pzS74s via IFTTT
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/3rCXamt via IFTTT
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/3rB0fU9 via IFTTT
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/38Ir68h via IFTTT
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/2KOthPJ via IFTTT
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/34WfxZZ via IFTTT
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/34Qh5ok via IFTTT
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/37UEyql via IFTTT
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/2KBDcYX via IFTTT
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/38HIAl9 via IFTTT
BBC business newsJapan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 via IFTTT
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34O82V6 via IFTTT
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/3pnQuH8 via IFTTT
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/3mV7lj0 via IFTTT
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/3aPE3ja via IFTTT
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/2KH5ukE via IFTTT
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/3mTx37d via IFTTT
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/2WRkyi3 via IFTTT
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/3hmCFGa via IFTTT
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/3ryEFQj via IFTTT
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/3mTqPVa via IFTTT
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/34Qgcfk via IFTTT
Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player
Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T via IFTTT
Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast
Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMsUYm via IFTTT
Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China
The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UNxI6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsMobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?
Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'
Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37U4bYm via IFTTT
Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96
Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUgTL4 via IFTTT
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/3nTvKqv via IFTTT
BBC business newsKFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3htscbV via IFTTT
ABS News
By Emily Cochrane, Nelson D. Schwartz and Gillian Friedman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aN6sq0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsChinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37S33o8 via IFTTT
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/37S33o8 via IFTTT
Trump signs Covid relief and spending package
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X via IFTTT
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/3rvzXCT via IFTTT
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/3rqNtHM via IFTTT
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/2L0sfja via IFTTT
'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/3hnzpu0 via IFTTT
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/2WRi8jz via IFTTT
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By Jim Rutenberg, Nick Corasaniti and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38B84kf via IFTTT
Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia
A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJOSTT via IFTTT
US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OwF5Z via IFTTT
Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence
Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WPY3dr via IFTTT
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By Rick Rojas, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio and Steve Cavendish from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3psNVUm via IFTTT
Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'
Some member states jumped the gun ahead of Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PalsI via IFTTT
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU via IFTTT
Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?
Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KujEFS via IFTTT
How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming
Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1varO via IFTTT
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge via IFTTT
Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination
Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQ4AR6 via IFTTT
Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUHz10 via IFTTT
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg via IFTTT
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mRK95d via IFTTT
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN via IFTTT
Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward
Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIQvJk via IFTTT
Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid
A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OdFUR via IFTTT
BBC business newsChinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid
A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37OdFUR via IFTTT
South Africa raise fists before cricket match
South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL9gf9 via IFTTT
Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe
Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PZDm0 via IFTTT
George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia
Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LTSWd via IFTTT
Several injured after shooting in Berlin
Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38EQR9x via IFTTT
737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue
The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBSRYX via IFTTT
UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election
The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Mqr4B via IFTTT
