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Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hz667Y

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hxtS48

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aZqr4T

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data on Thursday showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n4VqPm

Following his removal as the chairman of the board of administrators of Contai Municipality in Purba Medinipur district, Trinamool Congress leader Soumendu Adhikari on Thursday hinted that he would... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38NmNZu

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3rICDgv

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6x0Gz

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baUO8X

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/351HtvH

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Britain on Thursday finally severed its turbulent half-century partnership with Europe, quitting the EU single market and customs union and going its own way four-and-a-half years after its shock vote... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aU6xZf

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X13O8c

The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o4dUBd

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2

The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIJRRb

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n128WI

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3rJSgEj

Islamic State group jihadists killed 37 soldiers when they ambushed a bus Wednesday in one of the deadliest attacks since the fall of their "caliphate" last year, a monitor said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3o2QgF7

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday joined tribal women and cooked vegetables during a surprise visit to a tribal village in Birbhum district. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mXtEVf

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385HxfX

Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF

Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XgzF2

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE

Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOtotB

The papers say the approval of a new vaccine could see the UK open up as soon as April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPUQTo

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3of7zmB

The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfecY

Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiy9A

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WRCd8

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In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala government on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting all public gatherings during New Year celebrations and directed that all celebrations in the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MndPdR

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37UEyql

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ

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The daily new coronavirus infections in India dipped below 20,000 for the third time this month taking the COVID-19 caseload to 1,02,24,303, while the recoveries crossed 98 lakh, according to the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3obvBhW

Serving "green jalebis" to taking out a "baraat" (wedding procession), farmers protesting at Singhu border here are using innovative ways to communicate their grievances and demands to the central... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3nYRZLJ

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Gujarat police destroyed illegal liquor worth Rs 2.09 crores seized in two police stations of rural Surat on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L7IOtv

A man has been arrested for allegedly duping people by promising them double returns on their investments, police said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aRpnjz

The US state of Colorado has recorded what is reportedly America's first case of the particularly infectious coronavirus variant that emerged recently in Britain, the governor said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WUgWvH

The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Y08u7

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE

Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34O82V6

Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SNNYe

Two-time PDC world champion Gary Anderson said darts fans would have been better off watching Coronation Street than his 4-3 third-round win over Mensur Suljovic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Tbq0G

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Clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate from American biotech company Novavax have begun in the United States and Mexico, the US National Institutes of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WOFgPC

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar concluded his two-day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27 to 28 December, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3nYuke9

The Assam government on Monday said names of over 1.3 lakh persons have been deleted from the recently published electoral roll. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37Wumh4

MLA Pabindra Deka, who recently quit the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and joined the newly-floated Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), on Monday resigned from the state legislative assembly. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MeKh1Y

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WTTm2h

The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxOyO5

The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kyo1jb

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz

Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdBBJ9

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0

A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mSmEsK

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Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, the government said on Monday, its latest... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3rwEftI

The tally of coronavirus cases in India reached 1,01,87,850 after 18,732 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3rsR1JP

US President Donald Trump on Sunday promised "good news" on a massive Covid-19 relief bill that he has so far refused to sign, but did not give further details as millions of Americans struggling... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3pwruxd

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The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mMBEZ2

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3pyzHRT

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited Ghoghla beach and inaugurated a light-and-sound show at Diu Fort on the third day of his four-day visit, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37TSUHm

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rwYE1L

The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JIsAo

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU

Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xXZo2

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European countries are following the United States, Britain and a handful of other countries to begin rolling out coronavirus vaccines. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38GtHzo

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe apologised to lawmakers on Friday over a scandal involving payments for supporters, a day after prosecutors said they would not indict him in the case. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aJrwxL

The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlQgN

The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KG4ahZ

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mVgfge

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As a surge in recoveries along with lower new cases has resulted in a consistent decline in the active cases and low mortality, India's overall recovered cases are nearing 97.5 lakh (97,40,108) on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WK8v68

Researchers said on Saturday they had discovered a frescoed thermopolium or fast food counter in an exceptional state of preservation in Pompeii. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3nSqB1P

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu and over 50 party workers were arrested here on Saturday after they tried to take out the "Gai Bachao, Kisan Bachao" march without permission, police... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38visK0

Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvajhz

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlruN

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34OF73c

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mRK95d

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