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November 23, 2020
Napping, praying, chatting, drinking tea & laughing: My magical lockdown with my 107-year-old Granny’

As I sit on a homely colourful patchwork couch, I hold a tall white mug decorated with pink flowers, the prettiest mug anyone could possess — fit for a queen...

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November 23, 2020
Jacinda Ardern offers to share virus expertise with Joe Biden

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern became the latest world leader to congratulate US president-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she had offered to share her nation's expertise...

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November 23, 2020
Jacinda Ardern offers to share virus expertise with Joe Biden

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern became the latest world leader to congratulate US president-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she had offered to share her nation's expertise...

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November 23, 2020
Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans are more likely to suffer a fracture than those who include meat and fish in their diet, according to new research.

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November 23, 2020
Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans are more likely to suffer a fracture than those who include meat and fish in their diet, according to new research.

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November 23, 2020
Police arrest 15-year-old boy over Wisconsin mall shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Milwaukee shopping mall that injured eight people, authorities said.

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November 23, 2020
Police arrest 15-year-old boy over Wisconsin mall shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Milwaukee shopping mall that injured eight people, authorities said.

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November 23, 2020
Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70pc protection

A coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University can prevent 70.4% of people from getting Covid-19, data shows.

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November 23, 2020
Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70pc protection

A coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University can prevent 70.4% of people from getting Covid-19, data shows.

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November 23, 2020
Oxford University vaccine shows up to 90 pc effective against Covid-19, data suggests

A coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK can prevent up to 90% of people from getting Covid-19, according to new data.

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November 23, 2020
Oxford University vaccine shows up to 90 pc effective against Covid-19, data suggests

A coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK can prevent up to 90% of people from getting Covid-19, according to new data.

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November 23, 2020
A traveller tested negative for Covid-19 before a flight. He had the virus and infected four passengers

Health officials in New Zealand, which has a strict 14-day quarantine in place for arriving travellers, released a case study last week that details the risks of traveling on long-haul...

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November 23, 2020
Millions tested in China after coronavirus flares up in three cities

Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities across the country last week.

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November 23, 2020
Heartbreak for William and Kate as beloved cocker spaniel dies

BRITAIN'S Prince William and wife Kate have revealed that their beloved dog Lupo has passed away.

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November 23, 2020
Covid-19 emergency stops climate action group from meeting

The high-level group set up to oversee implementation of the country's crucial climate action strategy has not met for more than a year.

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November 23, 2020
Fears HSE contact tracing will not be able to cope with roll-out of private tests

There are fears the HSE's contact-tracing system will not be able to cope with the mass roll-out of private Covid-19 tests.

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November 23, 2020
Trump appeals against rejection of bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

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November 23, 2020
Trump appeals against rejection of bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

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November 23, 2020
Donald Trump appeals rejection of bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

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November 23, 2020
Donald Trump appeals rejection of bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

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November 23, 2020
Donald Trump appeals rejection of bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

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November 23, 2020
Gantz angers coalition partner with probe of Israeli defence deal

Israel's co-leader has appointed a committee to investigate the government's controversial purchase of German submarines several years ago – a step that further strained his already poor relationship with his...

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November 23, 2020
Gantz angers coalition partner with probe of Israeli defence deal

Israel's co-leader has appointed a committee to investigate the government's controversial purchase of German submarines several years ago – a step that further strained his already poor relationship with his...

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November 23, 2020
Sarkozy in court accused of trying to bribe top judge

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will appear in court today accused of influence peddling and corruption.

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November 23, 2020
Sarkozy in court accused of trying to bribe top judge

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will appear in court today accused of influence peddling and corruption.

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November 23, 2020
We will show no mercy to civilians, army warns ahead of city attack

Ethiopia's military has warned civilians in the besieged Tigray regional capital it will have “no mercy” if they don't “save themselves” before a final attack to flush out defiant regional...

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November 23, 2020
We will show no mercy to civilians, army warns ahead of city attack

Ethiopia's military has warned civilians in the besieged Tigray regional capital it will have “no mercy” if they don't “save themselves” before a final attack to flush out defiant regional...

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November 23, 2020
Yet another Trump challenge thrown out as campaign seeks a Georgia recount

Undaunted by a Pennsylvania judge's withering dismissal of a plea to discount millions of mail-in votes, the Trump campaign turned its attention to another battleground state and demanded a second...

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November 23, 2020
Yet another Trump challenge thrown out as campaign seeks a Georgia recount

Undaunted by a Pennsylvania judge's withering dismissal of a plea to discount millions of mail-in votes, the Trump campaign turned its attention to another battleground state and demanded a second...

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November 23, 2020
Biden seeks crowdfunds to pay for transition

Joe Biden has turned to crowdfunding to help pay for his transition team as he prepares an administration to take over the reins of government in January.

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November 23, 2020
Erdogan pledges Turkey’s future to Europe if EU ‘keeps promises’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has insisted his country sees itself as a part of Europe.

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November 23, 2020
Erdogan pledges Turkey’s future to Europe if EU ‘keeps promises’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has insisted his country sees itself as a part of Europe.

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November 22, 2020
Police arrest 15-year-old boy over Wisconsin mall shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Milwaukee shopping mall that injured eight people, authorities said.

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November 22, 2020
Palestinians may limit Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

The Palestinian Health Ministry has recommended strict limits on Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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November 22, 2020
G20 summit ends with pledge to provide Covid-19 vaccines for all

The leaders of the world's most powerful nations wrapped up the G20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and ensure affordable access to Covid-19 vaccines...

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November 22, 2020
Climate agreement out to cripple US rather than save planet, Trump claims

US President Donald Trump has railed against the Paris climate accord, telling world leaders at a virtual summit the agreement was designed to cripple the American economy, not save the...

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November 22, 2020
Rainbow mural of Churchill in stockings and suspenders allowed to stay in place

A rainbow mural of Winston Churchill wearing stockings and suspenders which prompted a complaint from the local council because of the former prime minister's trademark “V” sign is to be...

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November 22, 2020
Artist creates eye painting using only emojis on Snapchat

An artist who spent three days painting an eye using emojis said she was “shocked” when her work went viral, and her artwork was viewed more than 10 million times.

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November 22, 2020
Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia

A man has died after being attacked by a shark in Western Australia, marking the eighth fatality in the country this year.

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November 22, 2020
Protesters torch Guatemala’s Congress building amid unrest

Hundreds of protesters broke into Guatemala's Congress and burned part of the building on Saturday amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a controversial budget...

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