Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

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In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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'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.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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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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Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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In Dakar, the usual soundtrack of fireworks on every corner was muted.

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New Year’s Eve in Europe

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in January

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Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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MF Doom, Masked Rapper With Intricate Rhymes, Is Dead at 49

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Chief Justice Praises the Courts’ Responses to the Pandemic

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There will be a late-night delivery of a venerated sardine in Maine.

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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville

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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Brexit: 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.

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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead

Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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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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Tesco, 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.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

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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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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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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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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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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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Don’t Let the Games Begin

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Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

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As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

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Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59

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Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88

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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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UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos

Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times.

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Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt

Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs.

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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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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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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work

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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/3px3pGB

When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

By BY RICK ROJAS, JAMIE MCGEE, EDMUND LEE AND STEVE CAVENDISH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hsnw5Z

Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37XvG3i

Arrest of Cameraman in Ethiopia Signals Wider Crackdown

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At Least One More Louisville Officer Tied to Breonna Taylor Raid Will Be Fired

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KKhMZz

Green Beret Charged in Shooting Spree Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says

By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN AND MARIE FAZIO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aTiuhJ

House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Coronavirus

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Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races

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The Morning

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California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.

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Remembering the Restaurants America Lost in 2020

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Stimulus Checks, Vaccines, Pardons: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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Trump’s Veto Threat Did Little to Alter Stimulus Package

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