Anushka Sharma Reveals Name Of Daughter, Shares Pic With Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share an adorable family picture with Virat Kohli and their daughter Vamika.

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Abu Dhabi T10: Pooran Smashes 89 Off 26 As Warriors Beat Bangla Tigers

Abu Dhabi t10: Nicholas Pooran's power-packed knock of 89 runs off just 26 balls (12 sixes) guided Northern Warriors to 30-run win over Bangla Tigers.

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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast

Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow.

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Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'

Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds.

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Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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Kabul: Car bomb explosion targets peace affairs ministry official

A car bomb exploded on Monday at Kabul PD10 in the morning, near the office of Saadat Mansoor Naderi, Afghanistan's Minister of State for Peace Affairs. Security officials informed that the blast targeted an armoured vehicle that belonged to Khushnood Nabizadeh, head of Naderi's office in Kabul.

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IPL 2021: KKR Hire Nathan Leamon As Strategic Consultant

Kolkata Knight Riders have hired England's white-ball analyst Nathan Leamon as their strategic consultant ahead of the IPL 2021.

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Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. ​​​​More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, and some were beaten.

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Time to team up and tackle Long Covid, says WHO expert

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Blinken calls on Myanmar military leaders to release Suu Kyi, others

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UK trains volunteer vaccine army in Covid inoculation race

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AstraZeneca to supply 9 million more vaccine doses: EU

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has agreed to supply 9 million additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine to the European Union during the first quarter, the bloc's executive arm said Sunday. ​​The new target of 40 million doses by the end of March is still only half what the British-Swedish company had originally aimed for, triggering a spat between AstraZeneca and the EU last week.

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Aung San Suu Kyi detained by Myanmar army: Party spokesman

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained by the military, her party spokesman said early Monday. "We heard the President (Win Myint) and State Counsellor (Aung San Suu Kyi) have been detained in Naypyidaw... we heard they were taken by the military," said Myo Nyunt, spokesman for the ruling National League for Democracy.

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Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account?

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Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray.

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Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected.

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Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

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Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings.

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Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020.

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Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear.

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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome.

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Aung San Suu Kyi detained by Myanmar army: Party spokesman

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained by the military, her party spokesman said early Monday. "We heard the President (Win Myint) and State Counsellor (Aung San Suu Kyi) have been detained in Naypyidaw... we heard they were taken by the military," said Myo Nyunt, spokesman for the ruling National League for Democracy.

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Navalny allies take to the streets despite crackdown

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"Pretty Close": Anil Kumble Reacts To Bumrah Mimicking His Bowling Action

Jasprit Bumrah is known for bowling toe crushing yorkers and sharp bouncers, but who knew that the pacer can pretty much ace the bowling action of Anil Kumble.

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"Feeling Blessed": T Natarajan Shares Picture Of His Visit To A Temple

T Natarajan on Sunday took to Twitter to share a picture of him in front of a temple.

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India "Overwhelming Favourites" For Test Series vs England: Ian Chappell

India's "exhilarating victory" against Australia, coupled with the return of some key players like Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya make them favourites in the Test series against England,...

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Sourav Ganguly Discharged From Kolkata Hospital

Sourav Ganguly has been discharged from Apollo hospital in Kolkata following his angioplasty.

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Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial.

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Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app.

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Pak army admits China's role in 'crushing' Baloch movement

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BBL: Mitchell Marsh Fined $5,000 For Showing Dissent At Umpire's Decision

BBL: Mitchell Marsh has been charged for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during their Qualifier match against Sydney Sixers on Saturday.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Iyer Among 100 Players Selected For Mumbai Camp

The Mumbai Cricket Association selected 100 players for the probable players' camp for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021.

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WHO teams visits Wuhan food market in search of virus clues

A World Health Organization-led team of experts investigating the origins of Covid-19 in the central Chinese city of Wuhan was expected to visit Huanan market later on Sunday, a wholesale seafood centre where the new coronavirus was initially detected.

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Sourav Ganguly Likely To Be Discharged Today: Report

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is likely to be discharged from hospital on Sunday morning as his health condition is stable

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''World-Class'' Kohli Doesn't Have ''Any Sort Of Weakness": Moeen Ali

India vs England: Moeen Ali said that Indian skipper Virat Kohli doesn't have any sort of weakness and it will be a challenge for his team to get him out.

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Russia braces for latest Navalny protests

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny.

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Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before trial

Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday. Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier, both South Carolina lawyers, are no longer with Trump's defense team. One of the people described the parting as a "mutual decision''.

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Toilet brushes & blue pants: Symbols of Russia's stir

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Mexico confirms at least 2 Guatemalan migrants among 19 dead

Prosecutors in northern Mexico confirmed Saturday that at least two of the 19 people found shot to death and burned near the US border were Guatemalan migrants. Two other victims among the four identified so far were Mexicans, they said.

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UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents

Hong Kong residents can apply from Sunday for a new visa offering them an opportunity to become British citizens after Beijing's imposition of a national security law in the Asian financial hub last year.

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Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn.

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Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband.

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Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide.

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Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya.

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Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse.

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No Ranji For 1st Time In 87 Years, BCCI To Host Vijay Hazare Trophy

The BCCI will also host the U-19 National One Day tournament for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Women's national 50-over tournament.

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Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out".

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US Capitol police officer who died after riot to lie in honor

The 42-year-old member of the force that protects the ground of the Congress returned to his division office where he collapsed and was taken to the hospital, according to the Capitol Police.

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Stokes, Archer, Burns To Start Training As Visitors Clear 2nd Covid Test

India vs England: The trio will practice in the morning at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for the next three days to get into the groove ahead of the Test series.

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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

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WHO team visits 2nd Wuhan hospital in virus investigation

Jinyantan hospital was one of Wuhan's first to deal with patients in early 2020 suffering from a then-unknown virus and is a key part of the epidemiological history of the disease. The team's first face-to-face meetings with Chinese scientists took place on Friday.

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EU tightens vaccine export rules, creates post-Brexit outcry

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Don't repeat 'bad history' of vaccine hoarding: WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the skirmish in wealthy countries to secure large amounts of various vaccines against the coronavirus while few doses have yet to reach poorer nations.

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Navalny brother, aides under house arrest

Moscow police also announced that on Sunday, when the fresh protests are planned, movement in the centre of the Russian capital would be limited and seven central metro stations closed.

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Saudi firms sue former spymaster now in Canada

The 10 subsidiaries of Tahakom Investment Co -- which is owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund -- said in the civil suit filed in Ontario Superior Court that Saad Aljabri committed a "massive fraud" totaling at least US$3.47 billion.

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Canadian court refuses to relax Chinese exec's bail terms

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives.

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Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.

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EU reverses plan to restrict vaccine exports through Irish border

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Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced.

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Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience".

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Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses.

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Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.

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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.

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Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.

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Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.

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Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread.

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Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.

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Trump flexes political muscle, meets top House Republican

Donald Trump met with US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in Florida on Thursday amid a tug of war over the Republican Party's future, with congressional leadership appearing eager to present a united front with the former president.

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No Magic Answer, Just Hard Work For 200 Test Wickets: Kagiso Rabada

Pakistan vs South Africa: Kagiso Rabada said that it was hard and relentless work, which helped him become the third-fastest Proteas bowler to reach 200 Test wickets.

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Abu Dhabi T10: Delhi Bulls Beat Bangla Tigers By 7 Wickets

Delhi Bulls brilliantly chased down Bangla Tigers' impressive total of 128 runs with seven balls to spare in their opening match of Abu Dhabi T10.

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Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades.

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Scary To Think What Kagiso Rabada Can Achieve: Wasim Jaffer

Pakistan vs South Africa: Heaping praise on Southa Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, former Indian Test batsman Wasim Jaffer said considering his young age it's scary to think what he can achieve in...

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Sourav Ganguly's Health Condition Stable After Angioplasty: Report

Sourav Ganguly's health condition is stable and he had a good sleep on Thursday night, while doctors are planning to carryout requisite medical examinations on him on Friday.

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Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies

Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe.

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Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues

More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests.

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Covid origin: WHO-led team meet Chinese scientists

A World Health Organization-led team of experts investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic began meeting with Chinese scientists on Friday, and the WHO said the group plans to visit labs, markets and hospitals in Wuhan. On Thursday, the team completed two weeks of quarantine following its arrival in China where the deadly virus had emerged in late 2019.

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China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island.

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Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise.

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Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts.

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Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers.

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US ‘outraged' over Pakistan SC acquitting Daniel Pearl's killers: White House

The White House has expressed “outrage” over Pakistan Supreme Court's decision acquitting those involved in the sensational kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl in 2002 and said that the judgement is an "affront" to terrorism victims everywhere.

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NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands

The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response.

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US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border.

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Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK.

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Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder

The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002.

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Why roller skating is making a comeback

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates.

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Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change.

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The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge.

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Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.

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WHO experts leave quarantine to start virus probe

​The researchers, who were required to complete 14 days in quarantine after arriving in China, could be seen leaving their hotel and boarding a bus on Thursday afternoon. It wasn't immediately clear where they were headed.

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Coronavirus: WHO team to begin probe into origins in Wuhan

A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected.

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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares.

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'Beautiful' or 'kitsch'?: Massive Belgrade statue stirs controversy

The brightly-lit bronze state of Prince Stefan Nemanja, a 12th-century prince considered the founder of the Serbian state, stands more than 23 metres (75 feet) tall in a riverside Belgrade neighbourhood. The statue has evoked mixed reactions.

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India To Clash With India A In England Before Test Series

The four-day practice game will be played at the County Ground in Northamptonshire in July later this year.

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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.

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Global Covid cases top 100.7mn: Johns Hopkins

The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 100.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.17 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 100,755,075 and 2,170,608, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 25,588,419 and 428,862, respectively, according to the CSSE.

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Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot

The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.

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Canadian lawmakers vote to grant citizenship to Saudi blogger

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'India's bid for permanent UN seat matter of discussion'

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Mexico's new daily record of almost 28k Covid cases

Mexico posted its highest one-day total of newly confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, with 27,944 infections, and a near-record 1,623 confirmed deaths. That brings the country's total so far to just over 1.8 million cases and 153,639 deaths. However, Mexico has an extremely low rate of testing, and estimates of excess deaths suggest the real toll is over 195,000.

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Protesters in Lebanon clash with police over lockdown

Lebanese security forces opened fire in violent clashes Wednesday with dozens of protesters who took to the street in the country's north for a third consecutive day to denounce deteriorating living conditions amid a strict lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The violence marked a sharp escalation in confrontations in the northern city of Tripoli that began on Monday and continued for three straight days into Wednesday night. The city is the second largest in Lebanon, and the most impoverished.

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'AstraZeneca to produce 90m vaccine shots in Japan'

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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.

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Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.

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Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?

The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era.

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It’s time to act: Biden signs climate orders

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German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict

Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.

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Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home for Lunar New Year.

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Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader

A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money.

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What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.

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Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis

President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long.

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Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.

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"Wish I Could See You...": Mohammed Shami's Emotional Tribute To Father

Mohammed Shami penned an emotional message for his father Tousif Ali who died due to a heart attack four years ago.

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Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea

Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say.

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Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised on Wednesday after lawmakers from his ruling coalition visited night clubs despite his government's call for people to avoid unnecessary outings to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'

More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.

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Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal

Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks.

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Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy

The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy.

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Cricket Australia Confirms Racial Abuse Of Indian Players In Sydney Test

Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that the members of the Indian cricket team were subjected to racial abuse during the third Test at Sydney.

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US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award

The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.

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#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein to pay sexual abuse victims $17 million

Weinstein, 68, was sentenced to 23 years in prison last year after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. The money will be split between 37 women, meaning they are each likely to receive six-figure sums.

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UK PM extends condolences to deceased kin in UK

As the United Kingdom on Tuesday crossed the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths due to Covid-19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson extended condolences to the kin of victims and said it was hard to "compute the sorrow contained in the grim statistic". Johnson during a Covid-19 briefing on Tuesday said that he and his government take "full responsibility" for the decisions taken by him and his Cabinet to curb the spread of the virus and reduce the fatalities due to the pathogen

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Australia Drop Wade, Keep Paine As Captain For South Africa Test Tour

Matthew Wade was dropped Wednesday for Australia's Test series in South Africa after failing to fire against India, while under-pressure Tim Paine retained the captaincy.

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Ottawa residents seek to dump Trump street name

The Central Park neighborhood, known for New York City-themed street names, was built in the late 1990s -- long before a certain Big Apple real estate mogul entered politics.

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From Florida, Trump casts shadow over Republican Party

If many Americans -- perhaps discreetly including a number of senior Republicans -- wished Trump would just disappear at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, they're in for a sore disappointment.

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Coronavirus: 100 million Covid-19 cases worldwide

The United States, which passed 25 million confirmed cases last weekend, remains the country with the largest outbreak -- and the largest death toll of over 420,000.

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Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund.

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Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.

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California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen.

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Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.

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When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.

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How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'.

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The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.

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Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.

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Trump opens Florida office to push his former admin's agenda

The announcement came on the same day the House of Representatives delivered to the Senate an impeachment article charging Trump with inciting insurrection in a speech to supporters before the deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6. The Senate trial is expected to start on February 9.

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Maryam Nawaz claims Imran govt 'begging' oppn for talks

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House delivers impeachment charge against Trump

Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate.

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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’

Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.

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As he calls for 'Made in America,' Biden prefers Swiss-made Rolex

Americans tend to notice everything about an incoming president at their inauguration, and thus Joe Biden's choice to wear a $7,000 Rolex watch on the day he was sworn in did not pass without comment.

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Moderna says its vaccine shows 'neutralising impact' on new variants

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China to conduct military drills in South China Sea

China said on Tuesday it will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after Beijing bristled at a US aircraft carrier group's entry into the disputed waters.

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UN chief hopes tensions along India-China border could be dialled down

Amid a recent clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Sikkim, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hopes that tensions that exist between the two countries could be dialled down through dialogue, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said. Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash in the high-altitude Naku La region in North Sikkim on January 20, an incident described by the Indian Army on Monday as a "minor face-off".

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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab.

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'Civil war': 2nd night of riots in Netherlands over Covid curfew

Riot police clashed with groups of protesters in Amsterdam as well as the port city of Rotterdam, where people smashed shop windows and ransacked their supplies. Police arrested around 250 people after using water cannon and tear gas during demonstrations in Amsterdam, Eindhoven and other towns.

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Afghanistan welcomes US move to review deal with Taliban

Sediq Sediqqi, spokesperson of Afghan President Dr Ashraf Ghani, said in a statement that the US-Taliban agreement has so far failed to deliver the desired goal of ending Taliban violence and bringing a ceasefire. “The Taliban did not live up to its commitments,” he said.

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Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.

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Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak

Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.

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Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director.

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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.

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Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.

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Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.

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Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'

Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently.

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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.

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Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump.

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Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022

How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.

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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks

When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.

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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

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Revised notice will extend green card’s validity for twelve months

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has from January replaced the sticker that is currently issued to lawful permanent residents (aka green card holders) to extend the validity of their green card, with a revised Form 1-797 – notice of action.

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