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November 17, 2020
Ethiopian PM pushed to engage in mediation as attacks force thousands to seek refuge in Sudan

Some African and European nations are pressing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed behind the scenes to allow mediation of a war in a northern region that has spilled into neighbouring...

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November 17, 2020
Ethiopian PM pushed to engage in mediation as attacks force thousands to seek refuge in Sudan

Some African and European nations are pressing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed behind the scenes to allow mediation of a war in a northern region that has spilled into neighbouring...

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November 17, 2020
Lift-off for astronauts at dawn of ‘new era’ for commercial flights into space

Four astronauts were due to arrive at the International Space Station this morning after a successful lift-off on board a SpaceX capsule which will pave the way for commercial flights.

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November 17, 2020
Lift-off for astronauts at dawn of ‘new era’ for commercial flights into space

Four astronauts were due to arrive at the International Space Station this morning after a successful lift-off on board a SpaceX capsule which will pave the way for commercial flights.

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November 17, 2020
Macron says EU must beef up defence to maintain respect of the United States

French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU must push on with its efforts to develop the capacity to act independently in technology, international finance and defence, even after Joe Biden...

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November 17, 2020
Macron says EU must beef up defence to maintain respect of the United States

French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU must push on with its efforts to develop the capacity to act independently in technology, international finance and defence, even after Joe Biden...

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November 17, 2020
Fathers in 30s worst hit by stress of Covid, study shows

Men in their 30s with children suffered the sharpest increase in stress as anxiety levels almost doubled since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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November 17, 2020
Macron says EU must beef up defence to maintain respect of the United States

French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU must push on with its efforts to develop the capacity to act independently in technology, international finance and defence, even after Joe Biden...

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November 17, 2020
Fathers in 30s worst hit by stress of Covid, study shows

Men in their 30s with children suffered the sharpest increase in stress as anxiety levels almost doubled since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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November 17, 2020
Top Trump adviser pledges handover will be professional

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser has promised a “very professional transition” to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden even as Mr Trump continues to falsely claim he won...

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November 17, 2020
Ireland expected to receive 4.6 million Covid-19 jabs with second vaccine announced

Ireland could receive 4.6 million doses of two potential Covid-19 vaccines over the next year.

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November 17, 2020
Top Trump adviser pledges handover will be professional

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser has promised a “very professional transition” to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden even as Mr Trump continues to falsely claim he won...

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November 17, 2020
Ireland expected to receive 4.6 million Covid-19 jabs with second vaccine announced

Ireland could receive 4.6 million doses of two potential Covid-19 vaccines over the next year.

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November 17, 2020
Artificial cooling of planet ‘won’t prevent looming climate crisis’

Artificially cooling the Earth through technologies that reduce incoming sunlight would not be enough to prevent extreme warming over long time scales, if not coupled with cuts to greenhouse gases,...

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November 17, 2020
Top Trump adviser pledges handover will be professional

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser has promised a “very professional transition” to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden even as Mr Trump continues to falsely claim he won...

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November 17, 2020
‘Lonely Planet’ names Burren among best places in the world to pay a visit

Canada's Rocky Mountaineer train. Italy's 245-mile Vie di Dante. Greece's organic food, San Diego's diversity, and the Burren Ecotourism Network.

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November 17, 2020
Artificial cooling of planet ‘won’t prevent looming climate crisis’

Artificially cooling the Earth through technologies that reduce incoming sunlight would not be enough to prevent extreme warming over long time scales, if not coupled with cuts to greenhouse gases,...

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November 17, 2020
Trump races to auction off oil and gas sites in Arctic nature reserve

Trump officials are racing to push through leases for oil and gas drilling sites in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) before the president leaves office in January after losing...

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November 17, 2020
Artificial cooling of planet ‘won’t prevent looming climate crisis’

Artificially cooling the Earth through technologies that reduce incoming sunlight would not be enough to prevent extreme warming over long time scales, if not coupled with cuts to greenhouse gases,...

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November 17, 2020
Trump races to auction off oil and gas sites in Arctic nature reserve

Trump officials are racing to push through leases for oil and gas drilling sites in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) before the president leaves office in January after losing...

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November 17, 2020
Cheap blood test could help save or improve cancer patients’ lives

A simple blood test could detect which cancer patients are likely to benefit from targeted treatment, research suggests.

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November 17, 2020
Trump races to auction off oil and gas sites in Arctic nature reserve

Trump officials are racing to push through leases for oil and gas drilling sites in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) before the president leaves office in January after losing...

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November 17, 2020
Cheap blood test could help save or improve cancer patients’ lives

A simple blood test could detect which cancer patients are likely to benefit from targeted treatment, research suggests.

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November 17, 2020
Cheap blood test could help save or improve cancer patients’ lives

A simple blood test could detect which cancer patients are likely to benefit from targeted treatment, research suggests.

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November 17, 2020
Ethiopian PM pushed to engage in mediation as attacks force thousands to seek refuge in Sudan

Some African and European nations are pressing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed behind the scenes to allow mediation of a war in a northern region that has spilled into neighbouring...

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November 17, 2020
Huawei offloads Honor brand in face of US sanctions

Huawei is selling its budget Honor smartphone brand in an effort to rescue the struggling business from damaging US sanctions on the Chinese technology giant.

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November 17, 2020
Huawei offloads Honor brand in face of US sanctions

Huawei is selling its budget Honor smartphone brand in an effort to rescue the struggling business from damaging US sanctions on the Chinese technology giant.

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November 17, 2020
Huawei offloads Honor brand in face of US sanctions

Huawei is selling its budget Honor smartphone brand in an effort to rescue the struggling business from damaging US sanctions on the Chinese technology giant.

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November 16, 2020
Macron hosts Trump loyalist Pompeo after congratulating Biden

French President Emmanuel Macron has held a closed-door, low-key meeting with US President Donald Trump's secretary of state.

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November 16, 2020
Hurricane Iota is a climate ‘bomb’ terrorising Central America

Iota exploded into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane bearing down on remote Central American coastal provinces on Monday, with the region's leaders blaming climate change for destruction that has pushed...

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November 16, 2020
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq

The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half to 2,500 by January 15, an official has said.

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November 16, 2020
Peru’s Congress selects new leader amid political crisis

Peru's Congress has chosen a new leader who is expected to become the nation's third president in the span of a week.

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November 16, 2020
David Copperfield halts Las Vegas show after technician tests positive for Covid

Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for Covid-19.

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November 16, 2020
Sinbad recovering from recent stroke, says US comedian’s family

The family of US comedian and actor Sinbad says he is recovering from a recent stroke.

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November 16, 2020
Sinbad recovering from recent stroke, says US comedian’s family

The family of US comedian and actor Sinbad says he is recovering from a recent stroke.

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November 16, 2020
‘This is Ireland, not Moscow’ – Michael Healy-Rae hits out at likely ban on sale of takeaway pints

Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has pleaded with cabinet to use “common sense” and not to ban the sale of takeaway pints after it was reported today government would likely...

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November 16, 2020
‘The positive trajectory has stalled’– Deputy CMO issues warning as five further deaths and 456 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed

There have been five further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 456 new cases of the virus confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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November 16, 2020
Coronavirus Ireland: Five further deaths and 456 new cases confirmed

There have been five further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 456 new cases of the virus confirmed by the Department of Health today.

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November 16, 2020
Ryan Reynolds announces Wrexham takeover with spoof Ifor Williams Trailers ad

Ryan Reynolds' ownership of Wrexham AFC was announced with a spoof advert for a trailer manufacturer.

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November 16, 2020
FTSE reaches five-month high on new vaccine results

Global markets were boosted on Monday on the news that another vaccine had shown positive results in trials.

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