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September 21, 2020
Study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against Covid-19

A new study that analysed the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil has found a link between the spread of the virus and past outbreaks of dengue fever that suggests exposure to...

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September 21, 2020
Saudi Arabia unveils health measures that will allow pilgrims to visit Mecca

Saudi Arabia has released new details on how it plans to gradually allow Muslims back to Islam's holiest site in Mecca to perform the smaller, year-round pilgrimage, which has been...

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September 21, 2020
Dozens of coffins decorated with hieroglyphics found in Egyptian necropolis

Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, an official said.

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September 21, 2020
Universities of 10,000 students can expect an average of one student a day being diagnosed with Covid-19 – Professor Philip Nolan

A university the size of Maynooth can expect an average of one student a day being diagnosed with Covid based on the current rate of infection, according to its President...

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September 21, 2020
Deaths of hundreds of elephants may have been cause by toxic algae

The sudden deaths of some 330 elephants in northwestern Botswana earlier this year may have occurred because they drank water contaminated by toxic blue-green algae, the country's government has announced.

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September 21, 2020
Donald Trump to reveal Supreme Court nomination later this week

President Donald Trump has said he expects to announce his nomination for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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September 21, 2020
Eight counties singled out as ’cause for concern’ for rising levels of Covid-19 outside Dublin

THE Government has raised concern about the spread of Covid-19 in eight counties other than Dublin which is currently under enhanced restrictions.

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September 21, 2020
‘Cause for concern’ – Eight counties singled out for rising levels of Covid-19 outside Dublin

THE Government has raised concern about the spread of Covid-19 in eight counties other than Dublin which is currently under enhanced restrictions.

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September 21, 2020
UK could see 200 deaths a day by mid-November unless action is taken

The UK could be facing 50,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by mid-October, leading to 200 deaths a day a month later if the current rate of infection is not...

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September 21, 2020
Supreme Court vacancy brings abortion divide to the fore in presidential race

The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has made the always controversial issue of abortion an even more pressing matter for voters who will...

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September 21, 2020
Isn’t he lovely? Charity seeks new home for Polish cockerel called Stevie Wonder

An animal welfare charity is searching for a new home for a Polish cockerel called Stevie Wonder.

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September 21, 2020
Indian and Chinese commanders hold talks to resolve border dispute

Senior Indian and Chinese military commanders are holding talks aimed at resolving a tense months-long stand-off along their disputed border in the mountainous Ladakh region.

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September 21, 2020
Rolls-Royce shares tumble as it considers £2.5bn fundraiser

Rolls-Royce shares plummeted after the engineering giant confirmed it is considering tapping investors for £2.5 billion to shore up its finances.

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September 21, 2020
Leaked papers show banks ‘allowed criminals and fraudsters to move dirty money’

Some of the world's biggest banks reportedly let criminals and fraudsters move dirty money around the world, according to leaked banking documents seen by BBC Panorama.

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September 21, 2020
G4S showed resilient performance in months before £3bn takeover bid

Security group G4S has revealed its revenues have been “resilient” in the first eight months of the year as the business is locked in a potential hostile takeover battle with...

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September 21, 2020
US Space Force deploys to Arabian Peninsula

The newly formed US Space Force has deployed troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula.

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September 21, 2020
100,000 join march as protests continue in Belarus

Tens of thousands of people calling for the authoritarian president of Belarus to resign have marched through the capital as the country's wave of protests entered its seventh week.

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September 21, 2020
Going to College 2020 podcast: Making the most out of your college years

For this final episode of the Going to College podcast series, presenter Sinead Ryan discusses the practicalities of college life, finding out what you can expect and how to make...

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September 21, 2020
Biden urges Republican senators not to push through a Ginsburg nominee

Joe Biden on Sunday attacked President Donald Trump and leading Senate Republicans for trying to push through a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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September 21, 2020
Woman arrested over White House ricin attempt

A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to White House, has been arrested at New York-Canada border, three law enforcement officials told The...

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September 21, 2020
Superdry’s losses almost double amid Covid-19 lockdown

Clothing brand Superdry nearly doubled its losses in its most recent financial year as it dealt with the first month of lockdown.

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September 21, 2020
Indian couple run street-side classes for poor students

An Indian couple are conducting free classes for underprivileged children on a pavement in New Delhi.

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September 21, 2020
Ireland’s new Green List: Here are the countries you can now travel to

Four countries have been added to Ireland's green list of overseas destinations people can visit without having to restrict their movements upon return.

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September 21, 2020
Ireland’s new Green List: Here are the countries you can now travel to

Four countries have been added to Ireland's green list of overseas destinations people can visit without having to restrict their movements upon return.

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September 21, 2020
Taj Mahal to reopen as coronavirus cases continue to soar in India

India has recorded nearly 87,000 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, with another 1,130 deaths.

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September 21, 2020
Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river

A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after it got lost in a murky, crocodile-infested river in northern Australia.

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September 21, 2020
Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river

A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after it got lost in a murky, crocodile-infested river in northern Australia.

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September 21, 2020
Plaque symbolising Thai democracy removed in less than a day

A plaque symbolising Thailand's transition to democracy has been removed less than 24 hours after it was installed by anti-government demonstrators in a historic royal field.

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September 21, 2020
Bishop warns against the dangers of socialising after religious ceremonies

Church leaders are appealing to people to "keep up their guard" in the fight against Covid, and reminded church goers not to socialise after ­religious ceremonies.

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September 21, 2020
Dublin drinkers now travelling to neighbouring counties for pints, says pub mogul

One of the country's most successful publicans has branded the Government's shutdown of Dublin pubs as "absolutely bonkers" because punters would now travel outside the capital to socialise.

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September 21, 2020
Irish officials consider tracing method that helped Japan avoid lockdowns

It's a strategy that helped Japan avoid lockdowns and now experts are considering implementing it here.

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September 21, 2020
FF backbenchers want end to cuts on pandemic payment

Further reductions to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) may be postponed under plans being discussed ahead of the Budget.

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September 21, 2020
Irish officials consider tracing method that helped Japan avoid lockdowns

It's a strategy that helped Japan avoid lockdowns and now experts are considering implementing it here.

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September 21, 2020
French hospitals at ‘tipping point’ in Covid-19 fight

France's hospitals are at a "tipping point" in the fight against Covid-19 and the second wave "is here", the head of the country's biggest A&E union warned yesterday.

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September 21, 2020
Images of mass rave gathering in capital sparks fears

Images of Dubliners partying and socialising in large numbers have sparked alarm as the number of new Covid-19 cases in the capital hit 241.

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September 21, 2020
Irish officials are considering a tracing method that helped Japan avoid lockdowns

It's a strategy that helped Japan avoid lockdowns and now experts are considering implementing it here.

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September 21, 2020
Irishman who killed student now on the run in Australia

Two arrest warrants have been issued in Australia for an Irishman who was convicted of the manslaughter of a student in Co Westmeath.

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September 21, 2020
Start thinking now about how to hold safe Christmas parties, urges top planner

Plans need to be put in place now for how to hold Christmas parties safely during the coronavirus pandemic, a leading wedding planner has said.

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September 21, 2020
Teachers’ unions issue warning amid Covid concerns

A union representing post-primary teachers has issued a warning to the Government saying it will not let its members be put in harm's way during the Covid-19 crisis.

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September 21, 2020
We’re trusting Dubliners to do right thing, says hotelier

A leading hotelier has said he won't be quizzing anyone with a Dublin accent on their circumstances if they check into his Donegal hotel.

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