Fallen Into India's Trap Few Times, Need To Keep Grinding: Labuschagne

India vs Australia: Marnus Labuschagne said Australia need to be "very well prepared" for 3rd Test, admitting they have fallen into India's trap "a few times."

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Wall 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.

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Over 50 countries launch Covid-19 vaccination campaigns

Around 50 countries around the world have already started vaccinating their people against Covid-19, barely a year after the first alert by China signalled the start of the epidemic.

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Team India Celebrate New Year 2021 In Australia, Players Post Wishes

Team India celebrated the arrival of New Year 2021 even as they continued their Australia sojourn. BCCI, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan among others posted wishes on social media.

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North Korea's Kim thanks people in rare New Year's cards

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked the public for their trust and support "in the difficult times" and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year's Day cards sent to his people.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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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.

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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.

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WHO clears Pfizer vaccine for emergency use

The World Health Organization says it has cleared the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, meaning poorer countries may soon get access to the shot already available in Europe and North America. Every country that has a drug regulatory agency will have to issue its own approval for any Covid-19 vaccine, but countries with weak systems usually rely on WHO to vet the shots.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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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.

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3 civilians wounded in car blast in Kabul

Three civilians were wounded after a blast in a car in PD7 of Kabul city on Thursday morning. The explosion occurred in Chehel Sutoon area. No fatalities have been reported yet.

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India vs Australia Women's ODI Series Postponed Due To Coronavirus

The three-match ODI series, originally scheduled for January 2021 in Australia, has been moved to next season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as govt plane arrives

At least 26 people were killed when explosions rocked Yemen's Aden airport moments after a new unity government flew in, in what some officials charged was a "cowardly" attack by Iran-backed Huthi rebels. Although all government ministers were reported to be unharmed in Wednesday's attack, more than 50 people were wounded, medical and government sources told AFP in the southern city, with the casualty toll feared likely to rise.

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New Zealand's Neil Wagner To Miss Second Pakistan Test After Broken Toes

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner fractured two toes in his right foot during the first Test against Pakistan and he is expected to be out of action for at least five weeks.

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers.

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Iran honours 'martyr' Soleimani, killed a year ago by US

Since his death in a January 3 Baghdad drone strike that sparked mourning across Iran at mass funeral processions, the "martyr" Soleimani has entered the ranks of Iran's glorious generals, immortalised in portraits, sculptures, ballads and an upcoming TV series.

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China gives conditional approval to Sinopharm vaccine

China has given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by state-owned Sinopharm. The vaccine is the first one approved for general use in China. Chen Shifei, the deputy commissioner of China's Medical Production Administration, said at a news conference Thursday that the decision had been made the previous night.

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Trump push on $2K checks flops as Senate won't vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 Covid-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.

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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack.

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25 days that changed the world: How Covid-19 slipped China’s grasp

China’s reluctance to be transparent about those initial weeks has also left gaping holes in what the world knows about the coronavirus. Scientists have little insight into where and how the virus emerged, in part because Beijing has delayed an independent investigation into the animal origins of the outbreak.

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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.

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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".

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Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars.

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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.

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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.

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Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives

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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.

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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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First US Congressmember dies of Covid-19

A representative-elect from Louisiana died of Covid-19 on Tuesday, the first member of the US Congress to succumb to the disease. Republican Luke Letlow, 41, had been elected to Louisiana's 5th district and was due to be sworn in on Sunday. Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards announced the news on Twitter with a "heavy heart."

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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.

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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.

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China sentences 10 seeking to flee HK to prison

A Chinese court on has sentenced 10 pro-democracy activists who sought to flee Hong Kong earlier this year to between seven months and three years in prison. Hong Kong media reports said at least one may have had a warrant out for his arrest. The sentences appear to be a warning to opposition activists against trying to evade provisions of the national security law.

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3rd Test: Decision On Crowd Awaits With Eye On COVID-19 Cases In Sydney

IND vs AUS: Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the third Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

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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.

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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.

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North Korea's Kim reviews agenda for congress in early Jan

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed the agenda for an important ruling party congress set for early next month, state media reported on Tuesday, dispelling outside speculation that the North might delay the meeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Harry, Meghan's son reveals 'American accent' on podcast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's toddler son Archie was heard speaking for the first time on Tuesday, as the couple released their first podcast, with British media seizing on his "American" accent. Archie wished listeners "Happy New Year" at the end of the couple's debut on the Spotify audio streaming platform. Archie's appearance comes after the couple launched a spate of legal actions against the media over alleged breaches of their privacy.

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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.

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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.

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Bangladesh ships 1,804 Rohingya to isolated island

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Singapore starts vaccination for healthcare workers

Singapore became the first Asian country to start vaccinating healthcare workers against Covid-19 with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday. The health ministry's expert committee had recommended that persons at high risk of being infected, including healthcare workers and front-line workers, should be given priority for vaccination.

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Australian Batsmen Will Rediscover Their Touch, Says Pat Cummins

IND vs AUS: With some commentators proposing wholesale changes to Australia's top order going into the Sydney Test, Pat Cummins said there was no panic in the camp.

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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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New Covid variant hits US as Biden vows all-out effort

Colorado governor Jared Polis said a man in his 20s in Elbert County near Denver was infected with the variant known as B.1.1.7 and is isolating. President-elect Joe Biden vowed he will significantly ramp up a fledging vaccination drive.

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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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Virat Kohli Hails Team Effort, Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy After MCG Win

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli lavished praise on the Indian team and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane following the series-levelling win in the second Test at MCG.

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Ajinkya Rahane Salutes Team's "Character" After Series-Levelling Win

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: India skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed the character shown by the team, especially debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, in the Melbourne Test that India won by eight...

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50 journalists killed in 2020: Report

84% of those killed this year were "deliberately targeted" for their work, RSF said in its annual report, compared to 63% in 2019. "For several years now, Reporters Without Borders has noted that investigative journalists are really in the crosshairs of states, or cartels."

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2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane-Inspired India Trump Australia To Level Series

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane hit 112 and 27 not out and bowlers overcame injury concerns to dismiss Australia cheaply as India won the second Test by eight wickets on Tuesday at the MCG.

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R Ashwin Goes Past Muttiah Muralitharan To Achieve Brilliant Milestone

Australia vs India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the bowler to dismiss the most number of left-handers in Test cricket. He has dismissed left-handers a record 192 times in Tests.

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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.™

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In blow to Trump, House votes to override veto of defence bill

The US House of Representatives dealt a blow to President Donald Trump on Monday by rejecting his veto of a defence bill, setting the stage for the Senate to deliver the first veto override of his presidency. The Democratic-controlled House voted 322 to 87 to override Trump's veto of the $740.5 billion bill

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Pakistan extends ban on flights from UK

Pakistan on Monday extended the ban on flights from the UK for another week over fears of a new variant of the coronavirus which is reportedly spreading at a much faster rate. The extension was announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after the government decided that the threat level regarding the virus from the UK had not reduced.

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South Africa bans alcohol sales, requires masks in public

President Cyril Ramaphosa justified a raft of new measures by a "rapid rise" in infections, most by a new strain of the virus feared to be more contagious. He pointed the finger at "super-spreader" social events and an "extreme lack of vigilance over the holiday period".

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New York state passes tough new anti-eviction bill

The latest measures bar most landlords from evicting tenants who are unable to pay their rent for at least another 60 days. It also described the measures as "one of the most comprehensive anti-eviction laws in the nation." They will also protect many small landlords from the risk of foreclosure due to lost rental income.

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Biden says Trump Pentagon stalling transition

"Right now, we just aren't getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security area(s)," Biden said. "It is nothing short, in my view, of irresponsibility."

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WHO calls for variant hunt; UK sees 40k+ cases in a day

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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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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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British tourists sneak out of Swiss ski resort

Hundreds of British tourists forced into quarantine in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier fled in the night rather than seeing their holidays go downhill, the local municipality said Sunday. Switzerland's ski resorts were set to boom with snow-seeking British tourists -- but a flight ban due to the new Covid-19 variant raging in England put those plans on ice.

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Watch: Steve Smith's Bizarre Dismissal On Day 3 As Torrid Run Continues

India vs Australia: Steve Smith's poor run with the bat continued as Jasprit Burmah bowled the Australian stalwart round his legs in the second innings of second Test at MCG.

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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.

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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.

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Sachin Tendulkar Wants 'Umpire's Call' In DRS "Thoroughly Looked Into"

India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar said the DRS "needs to be thoroughly looked into", especially for 'Umpire's Call' after a couple of close LBW decisions went Australia's way.

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Brazil Vice president tests positive for coronavirus

Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday, his office said in a statement. Mourao will remain in isolation at his official vice-presidential residence, said the statement, Xinhua reported. Mourao will remain in isolation at his official vice-presidential residence, said the statement, Xinhua reported. It has reported over 7.5 million coronavirus cases and over 191,000 have died from the disease.

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Rahane's Gesture For Jadeja After Run Out Draws Praise On Social Media

India vs Australia: India captain Ajinkya Rahane was run out after he responded to Ravindra Jadeja's call to get the latter to a fifty. Rahane's gesture after the run out drew praise on social media.

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Avalanches kill 12 in mountainous area near Iran's capital

Iranian rescue workers have ended their search for survivors following a series of avalanches that killed 12 people in a mountainous area north of the capital, state TV reported. The avalanches struck in four different areas on Friday following strong winds and snowfall a day earlier. State TV aired footage showing emergency crews using a helicopter to search for the missing. It said rescue teams found 14 missing people during the operation.

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Snack bar buried in Pompeii ash gives clues on Roman food habits

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Chinese citizen journalist faces trial for Wuhan virus reporting

Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer, could face up to five years in jail if convicted of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" for her reporting in the chaotic initial stages of the outbreak.

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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450m people, 27 nations: Europe’s vaccination campaign in full swing

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Top China official meets Nepal prez with ‘message from Xi’

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Trump signs pandemic aid and spending bill

US President Donald Trump on Sunday signed into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, officials said, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a partial federal government shutdown. ​​Trump, who leaves office on Jan. 20 after losing November's election, backed down from his threat to block the bill, which was approved Congress last week, after he came under intense pressure from lawmakers on both sides.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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'2 of 15 destructive 2020 climate disasters impacted India'

A new global report in its analysis of 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2020 has found that nine of these extreme events, including two in India, caused damage worth at least $5 billion. Though hurricanes in the US and central American countries turned out to be the most expensive ($41 billion), floods in India during June-October period caused the loss of highest number of human lives.

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Jadeja Falls For 57, India Lead By Over 100 Runs

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: The hosts will be aiming to limit the visiting side's lead on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The visitors have a...

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Rahane Falls But Jadeja Hits Gritty Half-Century

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ajinkya Rahane's gutsy knock has finally come to an end, with the stand-in captain falling to a run out on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match. Ravindra Jadeja will...

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Virat Kohli Applauds "Top Knock" From Ajinkya Rahane On Day 2

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli took to Twitter to salute India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane following his brilliant knock on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.

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Wasim Jaffer Pokes Fun At Australia Following Rahane's Heroics On Day 2

Australia vs India: Wasim Jaffer took a hilarious dig at the home side following Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten hundred on Day 2. The visitors ended the day on 277 for five, taking an 82-run...

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Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag Hail Ajinkya Rahane's Unbeaten Century

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: This is Ajinkya Rahane's eighth Test ton overseas and his first hundred as captain of Team India.

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Kyle Jamieson Strikes As Pakistan Stumble In Reply To New Zealand's 431

NZ vs PAK: New Zealand, having started the day at 222 for three, added a further 209 runs before Neil Wagner was the last man out. Pakistan were 30/1 at stumps on Day 2.

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Gutsy Ajinkya Rahane Century Puts India In Driving Seat Against Australia

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane rode his luck to hit a gritty unbeaten century as India built an ominous 82-run lead over Australia on day two of the Boxing Day Test

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Ajinkya Rahane's 12th Test Century Puts India In Command At MCG

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane scored a gritty century to extend India's advantage in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Bishan Singh Bedi Threatens Legal Action Against Delhi Cricket Body

Bishan Singh Bedi has also renounced his membership of the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

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Two killed, seven injured in blast in Balochistan

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Tim Paine Becomes Fastest Wicket-Keeper To Record 150 Dismissals In Tests

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Tim Paine overtook Quinton de Kock to become the fastest wicket-keeper to record 150 dismissals in Test cricket.

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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav Set To Captain Mumbai

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Mumbai cricket team, which will also have the likes of Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande.

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Shubman Gill Looked Like He Belonged To International Cricket: McGrath

India vs Australia: Former Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath was all praise for debutant Shubman Gill.

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Watch: Tim Paine Pulls Off A "Screamer" To Dismiss Pujara On Day 2

India vs Australia: Tim Paine pulled off an excellent catch behind the stumps, despite being wrong footed, to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara.

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Europe begins vaccine rollout as new Covid variant spreads

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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China sending team to Nepal to prevent ruling party split

Nepali media reported that a delegation under the leadership of vice-premier Guo Yezhuo would be in Kathmandu to speak to all the political factions and leaders in Nepal’s ruling party to help them bridge their differences. China’s move comes after Chinese ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi spent an hour with Nepalese President Bidya Bhandari trying to untangle the political mess.

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A countdown, and then a blast leave Nashville shaken

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

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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.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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AUS vs IND: We Won't Be Reckless While Batting, Says Jasprit Bumrah

Australia vs India: Jasprit Bumrah put in a fine bowling display in the opening day of the second Test and said that his side will be hoping to put in a good batting display too.

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2nd Test: Kohli Hails "Great Display" From Indian Bowlers On Day 1 At MCG

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli took to Twitter to praise Indian bowlers after the visitors bowled out Australia for 195 on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

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207 killed in Wednesday Ethiopia attack

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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.

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Gutsy India Bounce Back To Skittle Australia In Second Test

A resilient India bounced back from their embarrassing first Test exploits to bundle out Australia for just 195 and take a grip on a riveting opening day of the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

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Global coronavirus count surpasses 79 million

As many as 44,978,603 patients -- who tested positive for the novel coronavirus -- have recovered from the disease worldwide, as reported by the live dashboard according to which, India continues to hold the top spot with regard to recoveries from Covid-19 reporting over 9.71 million recoveries across the country.

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1st Test: Gritty Williamson Lifts New Zealand After Early Pakistan Strike

New Zealand vs Pakistan: An unbeaten 94 by a gritty Kane Williamson had New Zealand at 222 for three in the face of a concerted Pakistan attack at stumps on day one of the first Test on Saturday

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Three seriously injured in Berlin shooting, fire service says

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Third Umpire's Contentious Run-Out Call Causes A Stir On Twitter

Former cricketers, including Shane Warne, took to Twitter to have their say on the contentious run-out call, involving Australia captain Tim Paine.

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Watch: Debutants Siraj And Gill Combine To Dismiss Labuschagne

Australia vs India: Mohammed Siraj picked up his maiden Test wicket in the form of Marnus Labuschagne at the MCG on Saturday.

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Ross Taylor Becomes New Zealand's Most Capped Player

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Ross Taylor on Saturday became New Zealand's most capped player across all three formats.

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Robin Jackman, Former England Bowler And Cricket Commentator, Dies At 75

Former England bowler and renowned cricket commentator Robin Jackman died at the age of 75 on Saturday.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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Covid-19: France confirms 1st case of new virus variant

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3 Burundian peacekeepers killed in C African Republic

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Breakfast, freezers, Lego: On the vaccine trail in Germany

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Major blast hits Nashville after chilling bomb warning

The blast shattered windows and ripped apart trees but appeared calculated to spare lives, injuring just three people as it detonated at 6:30am (1230 GMT) in a section of the southern US city that was largely deserted due the early hour and the Christmas Day holiday.

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Black doc dies of Covid after complaining of racist treatment

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Watch: Jadeja Takes Fine Catch Despite Minor Collision With Shubman Gill

Australia vs India: Ravindra Jadeja completed a brilliant catch to sent Matthew Wade packing despite a minor coming together with Shubman Gill.

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories

A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Ajinkya Rahane Says Won't Put Pressure On Openers For "Crucial" Role

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane wants to give his opening batsmen enough freedom and hopes to see their natural game in the Boxing Day Test.

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Paine Invites Broadcasters To Join Bubble For Sydney Test To Go Ahead

India vs Australia: Tim Paine, Australia captain, invited the broadcast teams to join the bio-secure bubble as "small sacrifice" to make the Sydney Test go on as planned.

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Boxing Day Test: Shubman Gill, Sirajs Debut; Pant, Jadeja In Playing XI

India vs Australia: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were included in the India's playing XI for the second Test even as Prithvi Shaw and Wriddhiman Saha were dropped.

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India "A Proud Cricket Country", Won't Roll Over At MCG: Tim Paine

Despite the convincing win in Adelaide, Tim Paine is not taking India lightly and singled out KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as potential threats.

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Boris Johnson: Britain's great Brexit gambler

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Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo And Others Extend Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas: Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic were among those from the sporting fraternity who took to social media to extend their Christmas wishes.

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India's Test Record At Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australia vs India: Australia and India have played 13 Tests at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia have won eight of those while India have won three.

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

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EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

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Saved from garbage, Russian cat lands on its feet in minister's chair

The cat's rescue, broadcast on television and on social media, has made him a local celebrity. He has been adopted by the Ulyanovsk region's environment ministry and unofficially given the position of deputy environment minister.

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Tim Paine Wary Of Depleted India In Boxing Day Test

Australia head into the second Test in Melbourne full of confidence after thumping the visitors by eight wickets inside three days last week.

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SA Seek To Change Fortunes Against SL After COVID-19 Hiatus

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: South Africa's bowlers will present a tough challenge to the visiting batsmen.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Trump golfs in Florida as Covid relief hangs in the balance

To mark the holiday, the president and first lady Melania Trump tweeted out a pre-recorded video message in which they wished Americans a Merry Christmas and thanked first responders and members of the military.

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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries on the continent to begin vaccination campaigns.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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6.2-magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines: USGS

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