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Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mqZev5

Brazil siege: Armed men 'raid banks' in Criciúma

The mayor of Criciúma warns the city is the 'target of a major assault' amid reports of two injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgekpv

Covid: Dr Scott Atlas - Trump's controversial coronavirus adviser - resigns

Dr Atlas clashed with other scientists after questioning the need for masks and other measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36paQsP

India builds bridge to help reptiles cross road

The unique bridge is constructed over a busy highway to protect animals from being run over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fSuVuI

Facebook and Google 'complicit' in Vietnam censorship

Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lnQYKT

China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mpFGHx

Missing Florida sailor found clinging to capsized vessel

The man, 62, was rescued by a passing container ship, more than 80 miles off the Florida coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JppJ5n

Canada unveils largest economic relief package since WW2

Opposition Conservatives say the historic spending plan is "startling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37of03y

Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic facts

Social media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37lBMsS

Trump presidency's final days: 'In his mind, he will not have lost'

West Wing aides are keeping a low profile as the presidency slowly comes to terms with his loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33rHKXS

A police officer with a conscience who left Belarus

Andrei Ostapovich quit his job as a Belarusian police officer, was detained in Russia, then escaped to Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRRq2U

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran mulls its responses to an assassination

Frank Gardner looks at Iran's options were it to try to avenge Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's assassination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obfSiJ

France Islam: Muslims face state pressure to embrace values

A "charter of values" is the latest effort by the French state to win Muslim hearts and minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37kGjvz

End Sars protests: The Nigerian women leading the fight for change

The feminists who were the backbone of the EndSars protests, which threaten Nigeria's status quo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mqjYmF

Laverne Cox says 'it's not safe if you're a trans person' after attack

The Orange is the New Black star was caught up in a "shocking" transphobic attack at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpQfJ4

Covid vaccine: Moderna files for approval in US

Regulators will decide if it is safe and effective enough to recommend for widespread use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fPoUie

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran buries assassinated nuclear scientist

In a speech, the defence minister vows to avenge Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's killing and continue his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3li0e3j

India GDP: What car sales reveal about India’s stalling economy

India's economy is officially in recession but improving car sales hint at a possible rebound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36koFIS

Michel Zecler beating: Four French policemen charged over assault

The assault on music producer Michel Zecler in Paris was captured in a video that shocked France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lf7wEU

Nemonte Nenquimo: The indigenous leader named 'environmental hero'

Nemonte Nenquimo is one of the six environmental leaders to be awarded this year's Goldman Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jw9JyI

Environment award for activist who stopped a new power station in Ghana

A climate activist has won a prestigious prize for leading the battle to block it being built in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37lG6Z6

Joe Biden: President-elect fractures foot while playing with dog

The president-elect will probably have to wear a medical boot for several weeks, his doctor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPEVIy

Japan's crown prince 'approves' daughter's wedding

Princess Mako had postponed her marriage to Kei Komuro after reports of his mother's money troubles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jp335e

Indonesia: Thousands flee poisonous gas after volcano erupts

Authorities have warned people against poisonous gas after Indonesia's Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ppsu3

Australia demands China apologise for posting 'repugnant' fake image

A fake image posted by a Chinese government official depicts an Australian soldier murdering a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmq1ak

Sri Lanka: Six die in prison riot over Covid panic

Pandemic-related unrest has been growing in Sri Lanka's prisons as the number of virus cases surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkdeGY

Biden announces all-female senior press team

Joe Biden has pledged to shape one of the most diverse US presidential cabinets ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mmp9Eb

White Island volcano: NZ officials charge 13 parties over tragedy

Some 22 people died when the volcano suddenly erupted last December with tourists on it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39su8PN

Covid: Fauci warns of 'surge in cases' post Thanksgiving

Millions of people are returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vimxvc

Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia

Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r5Gyr

Why India can't stop farmers burning stubble

The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36jhz7s

Viewpoint: Why Kenya's giant fig tree won over a president

The campaign to save a 100-year-old tree shows cultural fears can make politicians listen in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o5rALI

A 70-year-old photographic mystery

Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQfpD9

The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmLST0

Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?

Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8y8Jq

Nagorno-Karabakh: The boy who swapped his piano for a gun

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLFUKR

Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won

The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlthEm

Diego Maradona: Police raid house and clinic of doctor

Authorities are trying to establish if there was negligence in the treatment of the Argentine star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HN3NAD

Cher and the rescue of a lonely elephant in Pakistan

Singer Cher was one of those who campaigned for a better life for Kavaan the elephant who is now heading to a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VbJW1j

Christmas: Drive-thru market saves festive German tradition

Nearly all of the country's famous markets have been cancelled due to lockdown measures meant to stem the virus in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pUemP

Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?

Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qa8Zjt

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Authorities hunt for TPLF leadership

Prime Minister Abiy says this comes after the "last phase" in the conflict in the Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vg3amg

'Fireball' dazzles in the sky in Japan

The meteor was seen descending towards earth for a few seconds, before emitting a powerful light. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8NRtp

Farm workers killed in 'insane' Nigeria attack

Nigeria's president condemns an attack in which 43 labourers were "slaughtered" near Maiduguri. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qiSi5F

Durham van traveller Esther Dingley missing in Pyrenees

Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo hike during a six-year journey through Europe in a campervan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33qU3DR

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr share an engaging draw in 'exhibition' bout

Mike Tyson ends 15 years of inactivity and shares an entertaining draw with Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mfEBa

Adam King: Six-year-old Irish boy's space ambition 'inspires' Nasa

Adam King from County Cork captured the hearts of TV viewers with dreams of joining a space mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH7uca

Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qOYzk

Canada bans mass exports of prescription drugs

The new policy comes in response to a US plan to import drugs from Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wFa6C

Sydney records hottest November night on record

The Australian city recorded a minimum overnight temperature of 25.4C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gZjLh

Viewpoint: How Ethiopia is undermining the African Union

The country has rebuffed African efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the Tigray conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8LirK

Serbia coronavirus: The Church losing its leaders to the pandemic

Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o4Yj3H

In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute

Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33HDow7

The battle to save a biodiversity hotspot in India

Environmentalists in India's Goa state are fighting projects they say will turn it into a coal hub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fVupU

Conjoined twins: 'We always knew we were different'

They made headlines when surgeons separated them - now Sanchia and Eman Mowatt are at university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqDdtm

Afghanistan, home to the heroin trade, moves into meth

A new report warns Afghanistan is becoming a major methamphetamine producer, leaving addicts in its wake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35WfQor

Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China

Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l3wlUj

Serbia and Montenegro expel respective ambassadors

The two nations have expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36jlVM9

Khachaturyan sisters: A murder trial that shocked Russia

The case of the three Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father sent shockwaves through Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbWro0

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What does it mean for the east Africa region?

BBC correspondents across the east Africa region explain the impact for Ethiopia and its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcfzpN

France: Tear gas fired as protesters rally against police security bill

Protesters throw fireworks and set up barricades as police fire tear gas in tense clashes in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36cwO2a

Deadly flooding hits Sardinia after heavy rains

Footage shows rivers of mud in the town of Bitti, where at least three people have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r8dZo

ICYMI: Music for monkeys and penguins out in public

A quick look at just some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cMDW0

Carrie Lam: Hong Kong's leader says she has to keep piles of cash at home

Carrie Lam says she has no bank account due to US sanctions, and pays cash for everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o3QIm5

Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond'

A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q1psq2

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran vows to avenge scientist's assassination

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist, died on Friday after an attack on his car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fJa8Kb

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Army claims advance on several towns

Ethiopia's army says it has seized control of several towns in the northern region of Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VacVCx

Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap

The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vd12vv

Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos

The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfNH0e

Swiss vote on making firms liable for rights abuse

Many in government and business are wary, but campaigners say politicians are out of touch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jiu9eq

The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfA3de

Tigray crisis: Ethiopian soldiers accused of blocking border with Sudan

Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fGppvb

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free

For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cu3Ny

Getting 'crushed' on Melbourne's path to coronavirus success

By one measure the city has just eliminated the virus, but relieved locals also fear a hidden cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q6RLU8

Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise

With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5whXd

The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?

How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36eqHKB

Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UPCRmX

Karl Edwards: The 'bronzed Aussie' who knew life was for living

The story behind the plaque: the fast life and freakishly unlucky death of Karl Edwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39g4Ww9

The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding

In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399YV43

Is the era of the Hollywood blockbuster over?

Has Covid put an end to big budget film-making, or will busy cinemas in Asia give Hollywood hope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l2HlRz

Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet

For thousands of years Inupaiq people have relied on the land in Alaska but now climate change is threatening their entire way of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39lxeFm

Losing Cinema Park: Tears over demolition of Kabul's iconic cinema

Why the demolition of a 70-year old cinema hall in Kabul went viral in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33nERXU

Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'

As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6DXr1

Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z

Maradona: Anger over funeral home photos with legend's open coffin

The funeral parlour says it is "devastated" by the pictures, as Maradona's lawyer vows legal action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgIsNI

Italian serenaded by husband outside hospital dies

Carla Sacchi was allowed home days after her husband played his accordion below her hospital window. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V7XFGf

Coronavirus: Calls in Denmark to dig up millions of dead mink

The hasty mass burial of animals infected with coronavirus was declared illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fE0Xue

Taiwan lawmakers throw pig guts and punches

Taiwan's opposition legislators exchanged blows in a heated row over the easing of US pork imports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fE5fBQ

Sri Lanka digs trench to deter scavenging elephants

It's hoped the trench will keep the animals out of a rubbish dump which is near a wildlife sanctuary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39lK9qI

Indian farmers clash with police over reforms

Farmers from India’s Punjab state are marching to India's capital Delhi to protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fJLbxZ

Cuban police raid HQ of dissident San Isidro Movement

The San Isidro Movement is protesting over the jailing of rapper Denis Solis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37c7jx5

Pig guts fly as Taiwan lawmakers brawl over US pork imports

Opposition legislators hurled the intestines in a bitter dispute over the easing of US pork imports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V96fEQ

Diego Maradona dies: Guillem Balague on 'the magician, the cheat, the god, the flawed genius'

Guillem Balague has spent much of 2020 working on a Diego Maradona book - and it has opened his eyes about a man he thought he already knew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q0vQxL

Chinese doctors jailed for illegal organ harvesting

The four men were part of an organ trafficking ring that targeted accident victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ji6rPq

Citgo 6: US oil executives convicted of corruption in Venezuela

The men, who worked for a US company owned by Venezuela, were arrested in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33luK6i

Whale skeleton discovered in Thailand thought to be 5,000 years old

Archaeologists believe the bones are as old as 5,000 years and remarkably well preserved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jd0TWD

China slaps tariffs on Australian wine as tensions grow

It has been investigating the "dumping" of cheap wines in China - an accusation Australia denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXjtAM

Iran diplomat to stand trial in Belgium over 'France bomb plot'

Prosecutors in Belgium say he planned an attack on an Iranian opposition rally near Paris in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nV6b7K

US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House

He has refused to concede the election but says he will quit if Joe Biden is confirmed the winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JhCM92

'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion

People have taken to the streets as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jlvp0o

US election results: Why the most accurate bellwether counties were wrong

Of the 19 places in the US that usually correctly pick the president, only one got it right this time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJdlwE

Singapore: Jolovan Wham charged for holding up a smiley face sign

Activist Jolovan Wham faces large fines for violating public order in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3raY7

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fears of a march into guerrilla warfare

The government is hoping for a quick victory in Tigray but it may not be that simple. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeOalW

PG Wodehouse: Why India still holds a flame for the English author

The Jeeves and Wooster creator was the most English of novelists so why does he have fans in India? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36855Q0

Searching 80,000 miles for the American dream

Photographer Ian Brown travelled around the US in search of people's American dreams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33mI229

Can a ninja’s life teach us about staying safe in a pandemic?

Genichi is the first student from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37i7VSa

Diego Maradona: World mourns Argentine football great

Fans around the world gather to pay tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lda71T

Diego Maradona: Thousands of fans mourn footballer

The 60 year-old Argentinian died of a heart attack on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39eAEK9

Diego Maradona: Mourners to visit legend's body as Argentina grieves

A million people are expected to pay tribute to the late Argentine football legend in Buenos Aires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33kw8pE

Covid-19: US Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York caps

It is one of the first major rulings since conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlXLGt

Turkey court jails officers over 2016 coup plot

Air force pilots are among military staff jailed for trying to topple President Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V25rBk

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle

PM Abiy Ahmed says the military will try not to harm civilians and urged people to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39kHldw

North Korea defectors: Loose screws at border blamed for gymnast crossing

A former gymnast is thought to have jumped across the border fence undetected to flee to the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KyYG8a

Covid: Pakistan cricket squad quarantined after positive tests in New Zealand

The whole squad is quarantined following six positives, after some members "contravened protocols". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXyLp7

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock ignores own Thanksgiving travel advice

Michael Hancock urged residents to stay at home, before admitting he travelled to Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mcUYz6

Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader

South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYz8zK

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Academic says Iran detention was 'long and traumatic'

British-Australian lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert endured two years of "incredible hardship". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V9MjRX

Coronavirus pandemic: Germany seeks EU deal to close ski resorts

Germany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYQLBo

Obama attacks Hispanic voters who picked Trump

The ex-US president says some overlooked Mr Trump's rhetoric because of his stance on abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeE0Sa

Coronavirus and gender: More chores for women set back gains in equality

Women take on the burden of unpaid chores during Covid, UN data shows, threatening gender equality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBytoq

Tributes pour in for football great Maradona

Three days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in for Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, who died on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375Wqgw

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m83PCa

Why France may ban discrimination against accents

A French MP wants to push back against the traditional Parisian disdain for regional voices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fChz5J

Chile's Mapuche indigenous group fights for rights

The Mapuche make up 12% of Chile's population but are not recognised in the country's constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37bHdu3

Tigray crisis: How the Ethiopian army and TPLF clashed over an airport

With communications largely cut to the Tigray region, both sides in the conflict are trying to control the narrative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3783QQd

Covid: US doctor's video simulates what dying patient sees

This doctor made a video simulating what a dying Covid patient sees - to urge people to wear masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33kET2V

Yemen: Growing up in a war-torn country

Yemen is labelled the "the world's worst humanitarian crisis" and 60% of its population is under 25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39cTpO1

Belarus: The woman sacrificing everything for her country’s freedom

Three months on from the Belarus election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reflects on how her life has changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/362VASi

'Michael Flynn's loyalty to Trump has paid off' - Omarosa Manigault Newman

Former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman reacts to the ex-national security adviser's pardon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V286Lp

Nearly 100 pilot whales die in mass stranding off New Zealand islands

The pilot whales were found beached on the remote Chatham Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fz4lH1

Coronavirus: How Europeans are preparing for Christmas and New Year

Measures designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic will change how millions of people celebrate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376pFQj

SLS: Nasa 'megarocket' assembly begins in Florida

Nasa has stacked the first pieces of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTh8XB

Germany Merkel: Car rams into chancellery gate ahead of Covid decision

The car had messages, including one criticising "globalisation politics", written on its sides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbgOVb

Meghan Markle: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'

"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," Meghan writes in an article. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8gzqV

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Abiy Ahmed 'rejects international interference'

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says it is an internal matter amid growing international concern. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaWL9n

Loujain al-Hathloul: Trial of jailed Saudi women's rights activist to resume

The family of Loujain al-Hathloul, who began a hunger strike a month ago, hope she will be freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvNhRY

Abdul Nacer Benbrika: Australia revokes citizenship of terror plotter

Officials are also trying to extend Mr Benbrika's time in prison for terrorism offences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fz0YzJ

US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation 'sincere'

The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q21JpA

Uighurs: China rebuffs Pope's criticism as 'groundless'

Beijing says remarks by the Pope about the persecution of China's Muslim Uighurs are "groundless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JefoZK

Russia 'threatened to ram' US ship in Sea of Japan

Moscow accuses an American destroyer of entering its waters, but the US denies its vessel was expelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXkyvQ

Thailand's 'largest ketamine bust' turns out to be cleaning agent

The justice minister says it was a "misunderstanding' because of a 'technical error' in field testing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HyP7oF

FSO Safer: New deal to secure oil tanker abandoned off Yemen

Work could begin early next year to prevent the vessel breaking apart and spilling crude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcpRVz

A harsh reality in coal country - with or without Trump

Built on coal, Colstrip has been under threat for years. It may not matter who sits in the Oval Office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4FDiA

How sunshine can make the railways greener

The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fwrzNF

US election: Daily Show comedian Jordan Klepper on Trump and his supporters

Jordan Klepper has become known for his Trump supporter interviews with Trevor Noah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTeD7B

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fears of ethnic profiling stalk conflict

Some ethnic Tigrayans complain of harassment and discrimination - an allegation the government denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fD8MAr

New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah

After being labelled "patient-zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33fUTmH

Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China

Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l3wlUj

Lugano attack: Two hurt in suspected terror incident in Switzerland

A 28-year-old woman is arrested after allegedly stabbing and trying to choke two other women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l71Nkm

Nagorno-Karabakh: The family that lost everything

Maria and her children were driven from their home in Nagorno-Karabakh due to the ongoing conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JcXQ

Brexit: Biden says no to hard border in Ireland

President-Elect Biden says closing the border would be "just not right". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbrwbD

Zahara: Violence against women in South Africa 'a pandemic'

Zahara, a platinum-selling singer in South Africa, talks to the BBC about surviving a violent attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l9JnQc

US election 2020: Biden to present team as Trump allows transition

The US president-elect will formally introduce cabinet picks, as the transfer of power gathers pace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ZQOEW

Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments

Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ag7WZ

Jamal Khashoggi murder: Trial of 20 Saudis in absentia resumes in Turkey

Two ex-aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among 20 on trial in absentia for the killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l58Ud4

Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis

Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvS3PG

Coronavirus: Millions travel for Thanksgiving despite warnings

Americans appear to disregard health officials' warnings as airports are their busiest since March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39awLFX

Metal monolith found by helicopter crew in Utah desert

Wildlife officials spotted the "unusual" structure while counting sheep, leaving them baffled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kZXl78

Paris police in 'shocking' clash at migrant camp

Police dismantled the makeshift camp, tipped migrants out of their tents, and used tear gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/374XDEM

Latex glove maker shuts factories after infections

Malaysia's Top Glove will close more than half of its plants after a surge in virus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3958q4q

Apple's security chief charged with bribery

The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ftsWwx

The Queen's Gambit: Meet the real life women chess masters

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to two female chess players about the Netlfix show and modern chess culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0UE4W

Mexico ambush: Arrest over Mormon massacre

Three Mormon women and six of their children were killed in the Sonora desert last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nS0V4V

David Dinkins: New York City's first black mayor dies

David Dinkins, who has died aged 93, served as the city's first and only black mayor from 1990-1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nSfDZC

Stephen Ellison: Diplomat who saved drowning woman given banner

The banner, a Chinese gift of gratitude, reads "righteous and courageous, saving people from water". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l2PyFo

Covid: King Felipe of Spain in quarantine after contact

King Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXezWc

What Biden's new foreign policy team tells us

US foreign policy experts weigh in on what the new slate of top diplomats means for global affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2USmhT9

Afghanistan, home to the heroin trade, moves into meth

A new report warns Afghanistan is becoming a major methamphetamine producer, leaving addicts in its wake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35WfQor

A South African village, a murder and a coal mine

Was the brutal shooting of a woman linked to her campaign against an opencast mine? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ZWePP

Karl Edwards: The 'bronzed Aussie' who knew life was for living

The story behind the plaque: the fast life and freakishly unlucky death of Karl Edwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39g4Ww9

The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding

In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399YV43

Sanna Marin: The feminist PM who says trans people have a 'right to self-identify'

Nearly a year into her job, Finland's PM, Sanna Marin, says it's 'everyone's job to identify themselves'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V8bJjf

Ntabo Ntaberi: DR Congo militia leader jailed for crimes against humanity

A military court jails Ntabo Ntaberi for life after a two-year trial that saw 178 victims testify. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUBZet

Nagorno-Karabakh: 'It's too painful to sleep'

Whilst most Azerbaijanis are celebrating the end of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, some are struggling to return to normal life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YICFi

Reunited after the Manchester Arena bombing

Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33eH73Y

Sidney Powell: Trump team cuts ties with lawyer who peddled bizarre fraud claims

Sidney Powell peddled conspiracy theories and promised to "blow up" Georgia with a "biblical" lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SAPsr

Guatemala's controversial budget 'shelved' amid protests

The Speaker of Congress says lawmakers made the U-turn for the sake of the country's stability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRczhN

Why was The Weeknd covered in bandages at the AMAs?

The star won three awards, but his head was covered in bandages, leaving many fans confused. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRhPSx

Climate change: Covid pandemic has little impact on rise in CO2

Despite the global lockdowns, overall greenhouse gas concentrations have continued to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fncXQT

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: UN urges protection of civilians

People in the region's capital are told to "save themselves" as the army advances on the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UUmRjv

Cheers and tears as families reunite in Sydney

Flights between New South Wales and Victoria reopened for the first time since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33btFxL

Israel PM 'flew to Saudi Arabia for secret talks with crown prince'

It would mark the first known meeting between the leaders of the two historical foes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395WAXA

Afghanistan war: 26,000 Afghan children killed or maimed since 2005

Decades of war have had a devastating impact on Afghanistan's children, finds a leading charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kx5h38

Platypus habitat 'has shrunk by 22%' since 1990

The unique mammal is at risk of disappearing from some Australian waterways, research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35VcUsv

Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection

The large scale trial is both a triumph and a disappointment, after other groups had better results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nNawdd

Leading Hong Kong activist pleads guilty at trial

Mr Wong and two fellow activists are now facing jail for taking part in last year's protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3969tRv

Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system

QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5

Patrick Quinn: Ice Bucket Challenge activist dies aged 37

Patrick Quinn, who had the incurable neurological disorder ALS, helped raise millions for charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO4Xxb

It’s ‘sweet relief’ to be home, says US boy forced to threaten Trump in IS video

An American boy made to appear in an IS propaganda video in Syria is back in the US and doing well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZ6gso

Trial of ex-president Sarkozy a landmark for France

Nicolas Sarkozy is going on trial accused of corruption linked to his 2007 campaign funding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35VVv2J

Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

The Somali government retrains defectors from the al-Shabab militant group as barbers, drivers, mechanics and tailors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UPCRmX

Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid

Europe's fur industry faces uncertain future after Denmark's mass mink cull due to Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUfy5O

The deep roots of Trump’s 'voter fraud' strategy

The groundwork for the president's unsubstantiated claims was laid months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hpyagm

The assassination of a ‘Brave Journalist of Afghanistan’

Aliyas Dayee, a "voice for the voiceless" in Helmand, was killed by a bomb earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVBc9N

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36YOE7R

Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries

The German leader voices concern after top economic powers promise a fair distribution of vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUWUvT

Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight

Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UTbKHz

US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXeQ98

Taiwan protesters march against US pork imports

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Taipei in Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KxXz8T

Covid: First Americans 'could get vaccine in December'

US vaccine chief Moncef Slaoui says the vaccination programme could begin as soon as 11 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35U3Sfm

Covid: Gaza health system 'days from being overwhelmed'

The Palestinian enclave is running out of ventilators as Covid-19 cases soar, experts warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399kYaS

Covid: Australia state reopens border after Covid cases plummet

New South Wales opens its border with Victoria for the first time since a second wave struck in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLt4wp

The world's deepest diving pool in Poland

Deepspot is a diving pool that goes 45.5m (150ft) down and provides a space for divers to train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXlGx5

China seeks to retrieve first Moon rocks since 1970s

The Chang'e-5 probe is hoping to assist in better understanding the Moon's origin and formation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pMM3Xv

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects talks

"We don't negotiate with criminals," a senior aide to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HngpOH

Covid-19: FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Regeneron

Regeneron says its antibody treatment is effective when used early after a Covid-19 diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Usx32

Elephant rescued from deep well in a 14-hour operation

It took a team of 50 people to carefully hoist the animal out, upside down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lVP4Cb

Shark attack in Western Australia kills man near Cable Beach

The attack near Cable Beach is the eighth fatal shark attack in Australian waters this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fkTMqK

Burkina Faso election takes place amid jihadist threat

It is on the frontline of an Islamist insurgency and at least 400,000 people were unable to register to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35UBUjA

US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites

Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lS4IP2

Pakistan opposition seeks end to Imran Khan's 'puppet' rule

Protesters in Pakistan say the PM came to power in rigged elections backed by the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0gbNQ

India's most loved and loathed TV anchor

The star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flXRLc

The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m

You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/394sXG5

China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover

Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTgtEN

Children mimic street brutality in the playgrounds of Belarus

Violence is being copied in children's games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kS04iI

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict

War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395Ymbu

The coronavirus pandemic 'great reset' theory and a false vaccine claim debunked

We unpick some of this week's misleading claims about the pandemic and the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3700ApR

'Thanksgiving To Go': Americans splash out on takeaways

Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNR0kp

Covid makes Brazil's president Bolsonaro a hero to some

Government coronavirus handouts have made Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro unexpected friends from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fq6uV9

Bharti Singh: Indian comedian arrested after cannabis found in raid

Bharti Singh has been taken in for questioning after cannabis was found during a raid on her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fjkjEM

ICYMI: Piano playing in surgery and Covid safety robots

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjzIJR

Kenyan online cartel is luring girls to orgies, police warn

Police say they have rescued teenage girls being targeted online during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/372Eh3c

Brazil killing: Protests erupt after black man killed by white security guards

Footage shows Joao Alberto Silveira Freitas being repeatedly punched by two white security guards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Xc65n

Daniel Cordier, from French Resistance hero to art dealer

Daniel Cordier, who died aged 100, was one of France's last remaining "Compagnons de la Libération". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFafZG

Lebanon inmates break doors and die in car crash after jail-break

They are among 69 prisoners who managed to escape from a jail near the capital, Beirut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Vkvqa

Covid-19: Hong Kong-Singapore travel corridor postponed

The decision is a blow to the two financial hubs' attempts to revive their battered travel industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ZRz2Z

Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference

Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nKzWZa

Kabul attack: Several killed as rockets hit residential areas

About 20 mortars were fired from two vehicles, officials say, just before scheduled US-Taliban talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQreIh

Trump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win

Two legislators pledge after a White House meeting to follow "normal process" in validating the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVbZzr

Canary Islands to provide emergency shelter for 7,000 migrants

The Spanish island chain has been overwhelmed by more than 18,000 arrivals this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pJuEyV

Migrant crisis: Hundreds evicted from Gran Canaria port as arrivals surge

It follows a sharp rise in the number of people arriving in Spain's Canary Islands from Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38TtD15

Kyle Rittenhouse: Teen charged over Wisconsin protest deaths posts $2m bail

Kyle Rittenhouse is alleged to have shot three people at a protest over the shooting of a black man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kXa0Yw

Saudi FM Adel al-Jubeir plays down G20 summit boycott calls

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir plays down G20 summit boycott calls from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PQSaz

Coronavirus vaccines: Will any countries get left out?

Experts say the pandemic needs a global solution, but there are concerns over access to vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m3g3M8

The local news site behind fake Biden ‘mafia plot’

Buffalo Chronicle mixes local news with wildly inaccurate “exclusives” about national politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392VR9O

Peter Florjancic: Story of ski-jumping inventor who escaped the Nazis

Peter Florjancic, who has died aged 101, was an Olympian, a prolific inventor and friend of the famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3945hlk

Salvador Cienfuegos: The general’s release that has everyone puzzled

US authorities suddenly dropped drug trafficking charges against Mexico's ex-Defence Minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lSanEX

G20: Saudi Arabia's human rights problems that won't go away

Saudi Arabia is hosting the G20 summit, but for many the spotlight is on these three issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35QkZi8

Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus

The president's son is said to be quarantining at his cabin after being diagnosed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hkjj6Q

Russian special forces rescue boy kidnapped by suspected paedophile

The child was abducted by a suspected paedophile in September from a village east of Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lPWVkJ

Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord

Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO8iMA

Students create device to capture car tyre microplastic debris

We hear a lot about single-use plastics like bottles and packaging but tyre wear is a big problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUBkpX

US election: Georgia recount 'numbers don't lie' says Raffensperger

Georgia's secretary of state insists the recount, which confirmed victory for Joe Biden, is correct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R8ySp

Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Dutch police question researcher

A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump's Twitter account by guessing his password. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO6IKw

US executes federal inmate for 1994 murder

The execution was one of three planned before President-elect Joe Biden takes over in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVe2mX

US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump team's main fraud claims

We've looked at some of the allegations of malpractice from President Trump and his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3352ch1

Covid vaccine: Pfizer applies for authorisation in US

The vaccine could get emergency approval in the first two weeks of December, officials believe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332rTPw

Bobi Wine: Ugandan politician charged for breaking coronavirus rules

Human rights groups claim the charges are an excuse to suppress political opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IX8x7g

Egypt arrests: UN condemns detention of human rights advocates

Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including its head, have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332o8cR

Berlin police hold 'cannibal' after bones found in park

A dead man's bones found in a Berlin park strongly suggest cannibalism, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35MfAs1

Parrots found stuffed in plastic bottles in Indonesia

Indonesian authorities said crew on a docked ship found 64 birds still alive while 10 had died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IV7fJT

Covid-19: Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej dies

Patriarch Irinej, 90, tested positive after attending a large public funeral for a senior bishop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdZU4a

Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia hopes its fame will last

For four years this Slovenian town has enjoyed its link to the First Lady but an era is about to end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32YzTki

Covid: Mexico passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths

The world's largest Spanish-speaking country also records more than one million infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lMvd8w

Covid: Pizza worker's 'lie' forced South Australia lockdown

South Australia went into lockdown because a man with Covid-19 had misled health officials, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNMygf

Trumplomacy: Mike Pompeo eyes history on Israel swansong trip

The visit is as much about putting pressure on Iran as it is about shoring up the Israeli right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQx9hV

The judge who stood up to Pakistan's military

Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth was a rare judge in Pakistan who challenged the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNWHtg

Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like

A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIbUhs

Africa's week in pictures: 13 - 19 November 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UPo6Ad

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fact-checking misleading images

Manipulated and false images with no relation to the crisis in Ethiopia are being shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXWAOg

US election: Trump denial 'incredible irresponsibility' - Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden condemns Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat in the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35MXKpa

Coronavirus: CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

The warning comes as US virus cases soar past 11.6 million, and the country records 250,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VOM88

Remembering the Nuremberg trials 75 years on

Fergal Keane looks at their legacy and speaks to a Holocaust survivor, a prosecutor and the son of a defendant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35R0Jgl

US election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing

Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffzrDe

Thousands join anti-government protests across Colombia

Demonstrators call for healthcare improvements and a minimum wage for unemployed people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32WAV0c

Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?

UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffFIii

Ethiopia army accuses WHO boss Dr Tedros of supporting Tigray leaders

The army chief accuses the world's highest-profile Tigrayan of helping source weapons for the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffXO3J

France's Macron issues 'Republican values' ultimatum to Muslim leaders

President Macron gives Muslim leaders an ultimatum to accept a "charter of Republican values". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KyLCQ

Pompeo makes unprecedented visit to Israeli settlement in West Bank

It is the first time a top US official has made such a trip, widely seen as controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBKLhI

BDS Israel boycott group is anti-Semitic, says US

Human rights activists condemn the move against the prominent pro-Palestinian campaign group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fbHe55

Naya Rivera: Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Glee star's drowning

The Glee star died of accidental drowning during a boating trip with her son in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KnfaE

President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36NFQBQ

Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HfaeML

Thailand protesters drench police headquarters with paint

The police headquarters in Bangkok was defaced a day after violent clashes left dozens injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3feGk7Q

Masahiko Kondo: Japanese singer suspended over extra-marital affair

The talent firm said Masahiko Kondo's "thoughtless" behaviour warranted "strict punishment". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Vh2GI

Ethiopia crisis: Arrest warrants for officers amid Tigray fighting

Dozens of army officers are accused of links with the region's ruling party as federal troops advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UF9raX

Coronavirus: The realities of schooling in rural Brazil

The pandemic has thrown up unique challenges for teachers and students in Latin America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JbaST

The human cost of Australia's illegal 'robo' hunt for welfare cheats

The "Robodebt" scheme aimed to find welfare cheats but wrongly accused hundreds of thousands of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HTEhN

Intubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff

This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCblJv

Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

There is "credible evidence" that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMVfXU

Hong Kong: UK and allies express 'serious concern' over China's policies

The "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGLrm5

EU faces challenge from three states to Covid budget

EU leaders will meet via video, with Hungary and Poland objecting to funds being tied to rule of law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fcEYKF

Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas

Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Uyzz6

Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home

It's been 10 years since New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster, and families of victims still feel raw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nC1Hmn

US election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?

The US elections in 2020 cost a record $14bn. BBC Reality Check takes a look at who paid this and how it was spent from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QCjEK

Covid: Dr Fauci asks families to weigh up risks over US Thanksgiving

The top US infectious diseases expert asks Americans to weigh up the risks of travelling to see family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kL5wUs

Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32UTzpc

Yazidis appoint new spiritual leader in Iraq - in pictures

The religious minority group suffered harsh persecution under Islamic State (IS) group control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIMxxN

Covid vaccine: Pfizer says it's '94% effective in over 65s'

The companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DCiCJ

Kenya arrests three health workers after BBC Africa Eye exposé

Three medical officers were detained for allegedly running a child-trafficking syndicate, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HaRkq7

Migrant crisis: Hundreds evicted from Gran Canaria port as arrivals surge

It follows a sharp rise in the number of people arriving in Spain's Canary Islands from Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38TtD15

Israel strikes 'Iranian military sites' in Syria after bombs found in Golan

Israel's military says it retaliated after finding explosive devices in the occupied Golan Heights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Rn9zF

Lewis Hamilton: 'No-one's doing the homework' on diversity in F1

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton spoke to CBS This Morning about the lack of diversity in Formula 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UET5yV

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Government forces 'march on rebel capital'

The PM says his soldiers are close to ending fighting in the clashes that have displaced thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35FQnQ8

Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city list

Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFAW2g

Covid-19: Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials'

A study suggests that one of China's vaccines shows a quick immune response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36J8zaN

Covid-19: South Australia to enter 'circuit breaker' lockdown

State officials say a "six day pause" on all community activity is crucial to curbing the virus' spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UyUNlD

India tiger awaits mate after 'longest' 3,0000km journey

The tiger travelled 3,000km in nine months, the furthest a big cat is known to have walked in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395wqVd

Trump fires election security official who contradicted him

Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJxrqU

Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, who performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35GGykW

Brexit: What's happening and what comes next?

Covid-19 and the US election have dominated headlines, but Brexit crunch time is approaching fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36K1KWC

After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?

The incoming president must decide whether to change course - but his options might be limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKtSRq

Asia's forgotten musical gems rediscovered on vinyl

Long-lost classics are gaining a new audience on vinyl, as Asia's forgotten music is rediscovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32U1LX0

Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: US to drop charges against Mexican ex-minister

Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was arrested in Los Angeles last month and charged with drug trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fb4IXZ

The loyalty oath keeping Rwandans abroad in check

Leaked footage fuels allegations of an aggressive crackdown on Rwandan "critics" in the diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35FIkTl

'I can't let go of my remaining embryos'

Two mothers describe the painful process of ending embryo storage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHPQUO

Coronavirus: Five signs that show how bad El Paso's outbreak is

The west Texan county has become the nation's latest Covid-19 hotspot. Here's a closer look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MCfXk

Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback

An Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pE9QIQ

'Newsmax does not want to become Trump TV'

But CEO Chris Ruddy hopes the president will be on the conservative news outlet "quite a bit" after the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFBmCi

Chuck Grassley: Senior Republican senator gets coronavirus

Chuck Grassley's illness caused him to skip a Senate vote for the first time in 27 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nwmJTy

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We came with the clothes on our backs'

The on-going conflict in northern Ethiopia has forced civilians from the Tigray region to flee to eastern Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36IdI2U

Clashes between police and protesters in Bangkok

Police use tear gas and water cannon against pro-democracy protesters outside the Thai parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxp8NU

Thailand protests: Fresh clashes in Bangkok as lawmakers debate reforms

Police use water cannon and tear gas against protesters trying to cross a barricade near parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lIlP5K

First privately-owned spacecraft successfully delivers astronauts to ISS

Commander Mike Hopkins said his team had an amazing ride on the privately-owned spacecraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QxfB5

Trump 'asked for options on strike on Iran nuclear site'

Advisers warned the US president last week that an attack could spark a wider conflict, report say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pDPDmH

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: UN says full-scale humanitarian situation unfolding

Thousands are fleeing every day from the Tigray region and the UN says its teams are overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UzRlHk

Pakistan 'to boycott French products' over cartoons

An Islamist group that has led protests claims the government has endorsed a boycott of French products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8JKZz

Boy Scouts of America: Almost 100,000 make sexual abuse compensation claims

Almost 100,000 alleged victims of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts of America have come forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Skn9F

Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week

The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35A61MM

Dresden Green Vault: Three arrested over German diamond heist

They are suspected of stealing more than a dozen diamond-encrusted items from a museum last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pxQO70

Chinese county to review decision to ban public dog walking

There was outrage over a circular saying pets taken for walks more than three times could be killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxctKJ

Hurricane Iota: Giant wave smashes into San Andrés shore

Onlookers were dwarfed by the massive waves as the category five storm sweeps over the Caribbean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pDSFHg

Nasa SpaceX mission: Dragon capsule docks with space station

The four astronauts who left Earth on Monday have arrived at the 410-km orbiting outpost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QBQz7

Hurricane Iota: Category five storm hits Nicaragua

The category five storm hits Nicaragua less than two weeks after another devastating hurricane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lDMzEE

Taylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund

The singer confirms reports the rights to six of her albums have been sold to an investment firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nwAiSO

Indian factory workers supplying major brands allege routine exploitation

Workers in Indian factories supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Ralph Lauren say they are being exploited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36GCyAi

Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?

The pandemic has quietly been getting worst across the US, with record numbers of cases in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBrESw

US election 2020: Is Trump right about Dominion machines?

President Trump has challenged the integrity of a widely used electronic voting system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kG50Hk

Belarus protesters battered, bruised but defiant after 100 days

Relentless police brutality has not cowed protesters holding mass rallies in Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzWU2Z

Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory

Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UC55Ba

Africa basks in Booker boost for female writers

Maaza Mengiste and Tsitsi Dangarembga's shortlisting for a major prize is a boost for Africa's literary scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Lphcl

US hate crime highest in more than a decade - FBI

The report says 7,314 hate crimes were recorded in the US in 2019, the highest number since 2008. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35A8u9Z

Covid vaccine: When will the Covid-19 vaccine be ready?

The BBC looks at what needs to happen before you can have the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eLqsc6

Amazon rainforest: 'Paying the price for disrespecting nature'

Coronavirus is ripping through indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38M5MjS

Launching the search for the Gretas of the future

Can young people help solve the biggest problems facing the planet, given support and opportunity? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35BRNLv

The man who made flying affordable to millions of Indians

A new biopic pays tribute to Capt GR Gopinath who launched India's first budget airline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9StLr

Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive

Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ny91d

China rescue: UK diplomat jumps into river to save drowning student

Stephen Ellison jumped into the river after the unnamed 24-year-old slipped on rocks and fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36D5vgA

Greece migrants: Afghan father charged over son's drowning death

The Afghan asylum-seeker lost his six-year-old son after crossing from Turkey earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UwW1xz

Hiker alive and well after 'dying' for 45 minutes

Michael Knapinski got lost in the Mount Rainier national park in freezing conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pwv6QJ

EU budget blocked by Hungary and Poland over rule of law issue

The two countries object to a clause that links funding with adherence to the rule of law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3rbGl

Hurricane Iota threatens 'catastrophic winds'

The storm is strengthening as it is forecast to hit Nicaragua and Honduras later on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kCzOss

Shepherd Bushiri: South Africa issues arrest warrant for fugitive preacher

Shepherd Bushiri is wanted after skipping bail ahead of his fraud trial and fleeing to Malawi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nne5GO

Coronavirus: Germany hails couch potatoes in new videos

One advert depicts an elderly man looking back on the winter of 2020, while saying "we did nothing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lzH6ic

Coronavirus: Kenya doctors' fury over Covid-19 deaths

Kenya's healthcare workers threaten strike action after the deaths of four more doctors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nwUR1o

New Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection

The results add to growing confidence that vaccination can end the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5Js5H

China rescue: British diplomat Stephen Ellison saves drowning woman

Stephen Ellison is hailed as a hero after diving into a river to rescue a young student who fell in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35zyqCC

France train attack: Four to stand trial over foiled Thalys shooting

The plot to attack American passengers came weeks before the Paris attacks in which 130 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pt5q7P

Coronavirus: Israeli medic fired for spitting on Jesus portraits

The ambulance service said it "strongly condemned" the worker's actions, caught on security camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36zPlEA

New Zealand crowns chubby cute parrot bird of the year

All eyes on the US election? Well, here's another vote, equally contested, though a lot cuter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAdJhV

Japan leads economic 'Zoom boom' out of recession

Asian economies are leading the way as they show signs of bouncing back from the Covid-19 slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36HEg4r

Tokyo Olympics: IOC's Bach 'very confident' fans will attend Games

The Tokyo Games were originally due to start in July, but have been postponed due to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36CZ3pQ

Covid: Michigan and Washington State clamp down as US cases pass 11 million mark

Michigan and Washington State take action as more than 900 Americans a day die with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pxdeW1

Covid: Romania's 'hero' doctor taken to Belgium for treatment for severe burns

Dr Catalin Denciu tried to save Covid-19 patients from a fire in a hospital intensive care unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsntJs

How to move on after the US election

No matter how you voted, it's probably been an emotional time. Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar has some advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35zSYLr

Tigray crisis: Why Ethiopia is spiralling out of control

The warring sides in Tigray see history very differently, and that could cost tens of thousands of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35y0y9c

Trump's legal battles: How six cases may play out

Defeated in the election, Trump will soon become a private citizen again. A legal storm awaits him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lD89ZK

Barack Obama: One election won't stop US 'truth decay'

America faces a huge task in reversing a divisive conspiracy culture, Barack Obama tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nvY6WT

Obama on division, 'crazy conspiracies' and 'truth decay'

The former US president says it will take more than one election to reverse these current trends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAXH3L

Peru's President Merino resigns after deadly crackdown on protesters

Manuel Merino, who had been in the post less than a week, steps down amid anger over police brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsfITS

New Kim: Racing pigeon from Belgium sold for record €1.6m

New Kim, a two-year-old female, was bought by a collector from China at auction on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCImRx

Storm Vamco hits Vietnam as Philippines rescues survivors

High winds uprooted trees and blew roofs off buildings as the powerful storm battered Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxtJyP

US election: Trump appears to admit Biden victory in tweet

The president says for the first time his rival won the US election, but backtracks almost immediately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H45LMP

ICYMI: From a jaguar to 'Harry Potter' wheeled broomsticks

In this week's In Case You Missed It, we round up some of the video stories that might have passed you by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3puTxOz

Prince Charles: Germany and UK 'a force for good' together

The Prince of Wales addresses a remembrance ceremony at the German parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2lbOf

Shepherd Bushiri: Preacher flees South Africa ahead of fraud trial

The self-styled prophet says he skipped bail and left South Africa because he had received death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f85tRx

Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew primed for 'routine' flight

Nasa says we're now in the new "operational" era of commercial astronaut taxi services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K6Z6T3

RCEP: Asia-Pacific countries form world's largest trading bloc

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership covers nearly a third of the global economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Hitsr

Covid-19 vaccine: 'We could have a normal winter next year'

BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin tells Andrew Marr about his company's promising coronavirus vaccine trials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Xglkn

Moldova votes in presidential run-off vote

The contest between the pro-European candidate and one backed by Moscow is expected to be close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBhHpN

What do Trump backers think of a Biden presidency?

Thousands of pro-Trump protesters marched in Washington DC to support President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nqvChh

Prince Charles to urge UK and Germany to 'reaffirm bond'

The prince will be first Royal Family member to attend an annual remembrance service in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njm3Rg

India acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee dies

Chatterjee, famed for his work with Oscar-winning Indian director Satyajit Ray, died of Covid complications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36zHcA5

Peru impeachment protests: Clashes with police with police turn deadly

Peru sees mounting unrest after Congress removes President Martín Vizcarra from office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pqMA17

Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'likely has moderate case'

The tech entrepreneur says he has minor cold symptoms but test results have been "wildly different". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lywMa6

Nigeria Sars protest: Army chief denies firing live bullets at protesters in Lagos

Multiple eyewitnesses say they saw soldiers shoot and kill unarmed anti-police brutality protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEX1gk

Letter from Africa: Culture clash over Nigeria's rival alphabets

A court case of the use of Arabic script on the local currency reveals deep cultural and religious divides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36xlWuG

France's rural idyll threatened by coronavirus lockdown

The pandemic has left one of southern France's prettiest villages almost deserted during a second lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kruFn6

Nagorno-Karabakh: 'We’ve lost an entire generation'

There may be a peace deal, but both sides are counting the cost of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35xSOUR

How the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform

Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled due to Covid from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Bk7xL

Egypt: More than 100 intact sarcophagi unearthed near Cairo

Archaeologists opened one coffin to reveal a mummy, dating back over 2,500 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nr0deJ

'Storm Eta ruined my home'

Honduran Aileen escaped just before the floods hit her house, but when she returned her home was ruined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UpG7VI

Covid: Romania hospital blaze kills at least 10 infected patients

At least 10 die as oxygen used to treat the patients helps spread the fire in Piatra Neamt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pttbMT

In pictures: Diwali celebrations around the world

The festival of light is celebrated with candles and fireworks by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1QZm0

Coronavirus: Austria locks down as new wave grips Europe

Austrians are urged not to meet people from outside their households as hospitals feel the pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H5CPUG

Million MAGA March: Protesters gather for pro-Trump rallies

Far-right groups such as the Proud Boys say they will attend the Washington DC rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lK8VVb

Taiwan air force chief joins F-5 test flight after fatal crash

All the island's ageing F-5 fighter jets were grounded after a pilot died in a crash last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3noLK2R

Why Elon Musk's SpaceX is launching astronauts for Nasa

Why is SpaceX carrying astronauts to the space station and back for Nasa? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XDRVF9

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We fled from death and murder'

Ethiopians explain why they fled their homes in Tigray to seek refuge in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICskJ1

Jerry John Rawlings: 'I'm just an ordinary, hungry, screaming Ghanaian'

Through decades of speeches and interviews, this is how Jerry John Rawlings spoke of his vision for Ghana and for Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYY2PU

Iran denies al-Qaeda leader was killed in Tehran

A US report claims that Israeli agents shot dead the man and his daughter in the street in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32J1BkR

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Government says airports damaged in rocket fire

The government says forces from the northern state of Tigray have fired on a neighbouring region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxaB2A

Rugby Championship: Argentina beat New Zealand for first time with shock 25-15 victory

Argentina beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a shock 25-15 win in the Rugby Championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nnVAlz

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Rights commission to investigate 'mass killings'

It comes as the UN's human rights chief warns of possible war crimes happening in northern Tigray state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UtswNf

Storm Iota: Preparations under way in Honduras and Nicaragua

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Iota will strengthen to a hurricane as it hits Honduras and Nicaragua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzT2Cd

How critical is weather for SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36CRPlF

Nagorno-Karabakh: One family's tragedy

Cousins Mehdi and Melek kept their relationship secret – then war brought it to an sudden end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32FZyhK

Covid: India's festival season doesn't stop for coronavirus

Millions of people are marking the festival of Diwali, but there are concerns over rising coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lwmCqy

US Election 2020: The 'dead voters' in Michigan who are still alive

Trump supporters are making allegations of dead people voting. Is there any evidence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nitXu4

Doug Emhoff: The first 'second dude' in the White House

By way of Kamala Harris's historic candidacy her husband will also be breaking barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HVjWM

How North Korea is trying to tackle smoking

The habit is common and Kim Jong-un is often seen with a cigarette in hand at public appearances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35umUbV

Ethiopia's conflict could destabilise its neighbours

With accusations of Eritrean involvement and thousands fleeing, the Tigray conflict could have serious repercussions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ux7v41

Is this giant alligator on a Florida golf course real?

Many people have been questioning this viral reptile video. So we asked a gator expert to weigh in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35uMWMg

Obama: Election fraud claims 'delegitimising' democracy

Former US President Barack Obama addresses Donald Trump's unsubstantiated election fraud claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp2WXR

Nasa's new 'megarocket' set for critical tests

The agency's Moon rocket is entering the final stages of testing ahead of its maiden flight in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36uQE7L

EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Akshay Kumar gets Rs. 100 crore plus for his next comedy; the actor adopts low risk, high return model

Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable stars in today’s time and his style of making content films in limited budget and a short time span has proved to be a success formula. But nothing that guarantees success comes for a cheap price. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively discovered that Akshay Kumar’s next with Pati Patni Aur Woh director, Mudassar Aziz will mark his reunion with Bell Bottom team as the film will be produced by the two Bhagnanis – Jackky and Vashu. “They have been discussing this comedy ever since Bell Bottom went on the floors and Akshay was fascinated by the one line idea of this whacky family comedy. He loved the script following which they got into discussing the financial prospects of the film. And like Bell Bottom , Akshay Kumar will be paid a massive fat amount in excess of Rs 100 crores for this film,” a source told Bollywood Hungama , adding further that the production budget of the film will be anywhere between 35 to 45 crore, taking the total cost of p...

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: PM Abiy Ahmed accuses Tigrayan troops of massacre

Amnesty International also says "probably hundreds" have been hacked to death in northern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlFqsU

Asian trade mega-pact set to be signed this weekend

The deal is almost a decade in the making and covers nearly a third of the global economy from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eWwck8

Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt

Coronavirus has aggravated pre-existing financial pressures, including a $12bn external debt load. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36AYahi

Salman Khan’s Radhe will be his darkest cop film to date

While Chulbul Pandey in the Dabanng series has a lot to smile, laugh and prank about, in Radhe, Salman plays a very serious cop. We will seldom see him smile or joke around, and he will not sing songs either. Says director Prabhudeva, “It had to be a different cop from the one that Salman Sir plays in Dabangg . Otherwise Radhe would look like just an extension of Dabangg . We’ve made sure this cop is different, more serious.” Apparently, Radhe is a tribute to Amitabh Bachchan’s cop act in Zanjeer ? “Not in any direct way. But yes, both Inspector Vijay and Inspector no-nonsense. They take their duty very seriously and they don’t spare criminals,” says Prabhu. Also Read: Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Randeep Hooda wrap up Radhe ahead of the schedule from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/36w8ZkP

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins majority in election

The NLD is set to form the next government as the opposition raises objections over the results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUYBXt

Pratik Gandhi’s next titled Ravan Leela directed by Hardik Gajjar to release in 2020

Pen Studios is known for producing relatable high-concept films such as Kahaani, Helicopter Eela, Namaste England and The Accidental Prime Minister . Touted to be a strong content driven entertainer the makers have announced their next Ravan Leela starring Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, who is also known for this remarkable performance in Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story . Ravan Leela is helmed by Hardik Gajjar films and written by Shreyes Anil Lowlekar. Known for producing meaningful cinema, Dr. Jayantilal Gada shares, "The film has a very unusual take and it has turned out extremely well. It's a strong content driven film with melodious music and very good performances, which has always been the focus of Pen Studios. We are extremely excited with the outcome." Director Hardik Gajjar says, “I believe there are many ways of story telling, I have tried something new and I hope audiences like it”. Presented by Dr. Jayantilal Gada (Pen), produced by Hardik Gajjar f...

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades tells NCB they have never consumed or peddled drugs

Arjun Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades was questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for the second time on Thursday. During the investigation, she denied having ever consumed or peddled drugs. The officials will be recording her statements on Friday. Talking to a news channel, a NCB official said that she has reportedly distanced herself from her brother Agisilaos Demetriades. Her brother is the NCB custody in two cases for the alleged procurement, storage and sale of drugs. A few days ago, the NCB officials had conducted a raid at Arjun Rampal's house in Mumbai where Gabriella stays with him and recovered some drugs. When asked about the same, Gabriella said that she is not aware of them. She reportedly also said that Arjun Rampal has never consumed drugs. Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal will be questioned by the NCB on Friday at 10 am. The NCB had seized electronic gadgets like laptops, mobile phones and tablets during the search at Rampal's residence and que...

Vijay Raaz opens up about the molestation allegations against him; says he has been pronounced guilty even before the investigation

A week ago, actor Vijay Raaz was arrested and later released on bail after a female crew member filed a case of molestation against him. The actor was shooting in Madhya Pradesh for the Vidya Balan starrer Sherni . The makers of the film encouraged the victim to file an official complaint with the production house and they set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to probe the matter. Vijay Raaz has been temporarily suspended from the film owing to the complaint received by the production house. Now, a week later, the actor while talking to a daily opened up about the matter. He said that he understands the gravitas of the issue and is cooperating with the investigation. However, the actor finds it shocking that his services were suspended and terminated even before an investigation. Raaz, who has been a part of the industry for 23 years now, says it is a dangerous place to be in. The Run actor goes on to say that he has worked hard to build his career and reputation. He said th...

Wall Street 'old boys club' lets in more women

Women and ethnic minorities make up almost half of investment bank Goldman Sachs' new partners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36x1h9X

Coronavirus: Too early for Christmas travel plans, European countries say

Sweden, Ireland and France warn that travel over the holiday period could be limited due to Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ur08eo

US election: Obama says fraud claims undermining democracy

The former president says fellow Democrat Joe Biden has "clearly won" the race for the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eSBH34

Paris remembers 2015 night of jihadist terror

On high alert, France is mourning the 130 people murdered in co-ordinated attacks five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35n1c9E

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany starrer WandaVision to premiere on Disney+ on January 15, 2021

Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding! A while ago, it was announced that Marvel will be launching multiple series on Disney+ in order to focus on some fan favourite characters. Wada Maximoff and Vision played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Paul Bettany will be starring in WandaVision. The first trailer was released over a month ago. Now, Marvel has set a premiere date. The official Twitter account of The Avengers revealed that the series will be arriving on the streaming platform on January 15, 2021. "A new era arrives. Marvel Studios’ @WandaVision, an Original Series, is streaming January 15 on #DisneyPlus," the tweet read. A new era arrives. Marvel Studios’ @WandaVision , an Original Series, is streaming January 15 on #DisneyPlus . pic.twitter.com/jjR8GtADRy — The Avengers (@Avengers) November 12, 2020 Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The events in this series will ta...

US bars investments in 'Chinese military companies'

President Donald Trump says China is 'exploiting' US investors to build up its military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksigza

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Do these Republican voters accept election result?

Some 70% of Trump supporters say the election "free and fair" and are struggling to come to terms with the result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UjtwU6

Fears grow for British man detained in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Tanveer Ahmed Rafique returned to Pakistan-administered Kashmir where he has campaigned for independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Wba0f

Fact-checking the US and China on climate and environment

We fact-check US and Chinese claims about CO2 emissions, plastic waste and illegal timber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GX1nz9

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'My little brother needs medicine'

A BBC journalist on the fears she has for her family in Ethiopia's Tigray region following an outbreak of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36tEjAJ

US Election 2020: Is American democracy in crisis?

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at Donald Trump's refusal to concede and what this means for US politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eSC4L7

Gauahar Khan questions why Pavitra Punia was not reprimanded for abusing a senior and her family on Bigg Boss 14

While Farah Khan was on Bigg Boss 14 as a celebrity judge, she was seen questioning the contestants for their past actions and behaviours. There were a lot of issues that were raised, multiple questions answered, but, a statement made by Farah Khan left Gauahar Khan irked. During her reprimanding session, Farah Khan had asked the contestants to speak to Eijaz Khan with respect due to his seniority. However, a lot of people disagreed and said that respect is earned and it has nothing to do with one’s age or seniority. Gauahar Khan took to her Twitter to share her point regarding Farah Khan’s statements and asked why Pavita Punia was not reprimanded for abusing a senior on the show behind her back along with her family. Pavitra’s actions have surely left Gauahar irked and the actress wrote in a tweet, “Aur seniority ki agar baat hai (And if we’re talking about seniority), I did not hear anyone reprimanding Pavitra for abusing a senior behind her back!? Where’s the respect for seniority...

Amazon Prime Video and Excel Entertainment greenlights season 3 of Mirzapur

Following the remarkable success of its first season, Amazon Original Series Mirzapur creates history with its second season. Amazon Prime Video today announced that the raw, gritty and intense crime drama has become the most-watched show on the service in India within just 7 days of the release of the eagerly awaited new season. Riding high on the success of Season 2 of Mirzapur, Amazon Prime Video also announced the greenlighting of Season 3 of the series that has perfectly captured the zeitgeist. Appreciated by fans and critics alike for its gripping storyline and phenomenal performances, the latest season of Mirzapur has taken the unmatched fandom of the show several notches higher. The second season of the show not only recorded one of the highest completion rates but remarkably almost half of the viewers who completed the series, binge-watched the second season within just 48 hours of its launch, setting a new benchmark. With a stellar ensemble cast featuring Pankaj Tripathi, ...

BTS, TXT, Lee Hyun, G-Friend, NU'EST, Enhypen, Bumzu confirmed to perform at Big Hit Labels' 2021 New Year's Eve offline and online concerts

The year is about to end on a musical note. Korean agency Big Hit Labels has announced a family concert that will have artists under their label to perform at the 2021 New Year's Eve offline and online concerts. As of November 12, 2020, BTS, TXT, Lee Hyun, G-Friend, NU'EST, Enhypen, and Bumzu have been confirmed who will perform at the year-end ceremony. According to the official statement from Big Hit Labels on their social media platform Weverse, "The ‘2021 NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE presented by Weverse’ will be held as both an online live-streaming and offline (in-person) performance event on December 31(Thur), 2020. ‘2021 NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE presented by Weverse’ will be the first concert to feature Big Hit Labels artists in one grand event, capped with the countdown to welcome in the new year." The statement further read, "Limited seating will be available for the offline (in-person) performance due to seat-spacing guidelines mandated by government COVID-19 pre...

Selena Gomez to play Peruvian mountaineer Silvia Vásquez-Lavado in a new film

Actor and producer Selena Gomez is set to play a role based on a real person. The actress will be starring as Peruvian mountaineer Silvia Vásquez-Lavado in an upcoming film. The film will be based on the latter's upcoming memoir “In the Shadow of the Mountain.” Little Birds writer-director Elgin James will pen and helm the film. According to Variety, "Vásquez-Lavado is the first gay woman to complete the Seven Summits, the highest mountains (including Mount Everest) on each of the seven continents. She is also the founder of Courageous Girls, a nonprofit that helps survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking, and has organized excursions for abuse survivors to the Mount Everest base camp. “In the Shadow of the Mountain” is expected to be published in 2022." Selena Gomez not only will star in the leading role but will produce the film through her banner, July Moon Productions. Scott Budnick via his One Community banner and Donna Gigliotti through her Tempesta Films compa...

Sonu Sood's autobiography to be titled I Am No Messiah

Sonu Sood, who has tirelessly and selflessly worked towards helping the needy during the on-going Covid-19 pandemic has inspired and won the hearts of many. His noble gestures towards stranded migrant workers and helping them reach their home towns safely has earned him the moniker of 'The Messiah of Migrants'. A while ago, Penguin Random House India announced that Sonu will be penning an autobiography that will chronicle his experiences during the pandemic. And now, we have learnt that the book will be titled 'I Am No Messiah'. The book will be co-written by Meena Iyer. Talking about it, Sonu says, "People have been very kind and have lovingly named me Messiah. But I really do believe that I am no Messiah. I simply do what my heart tells me to. It is our responsibility as human beings to be compassionate and help each other." Written in the first person, the book will reveal the emotional and often challenging journeys he undertook along with the people h...

Priyadarshan’s one abiding regret is no film with Amitabh Bachchan

In his 40-year career Priyadarshan has one regret, “I’ve never been able to collaborate with writer M T Vasudevan Nair. And I’ve never been able to work with Amitabh Bachchan. Many times we’ve come really close to working together. But somehow the projects never materialized. For one reason or another, the projects that we were meant to do together fell through,” says Priyan regretfully. The prolific director reveals he wants to do a Hindi remake of one of his recent Malayalam hits. “Yes, I want to remake my 2016 hit Oppam my film with Mohanlal. I could only think of Mr Bachchan as the blind protagonist. But he had already done something similar in the past. I am still searching for that one script that will bring us together.” Priyan says he always looks towards Mr Bachchan for inspiration. “After more than 40 years of filmmaking I sometimes feel it is time to hang my boots. Then I see Mr Bachchan who ...

Arjun Rampal summoned on Friday, girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades arrives at the NCB office for second round of questioning in alleged drugs case

Arjun Rampal's house, on November 9, was raided by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) as the agency is currently investigating drugs angle. His girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades' brother Agisialos Demetriades was arrested last month for another drugs case after which the couple came under the radar. Arjun Rampal’s driver was questioned at the NCB office by Zonal director Sameer Wankhede. Then, his girlfriend was summoned for questioning. On November 12, the model was summoned for the second round of questioning by NCB. She was accompanied by her lawyer as she was seen leaving her residence. In this case, Arjun Rampal has been summoned on Friday, November 13 by NCB. Earlier this week, producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s wife Shabana Saeed was arrested after NCB recovered drugs at their residence. She was later on released on bail. Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede has said that no one has been given clean chit yet and if they find something, it will be put on the charge sheet. ALSO READ...

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