Friday, 30 April 2021
Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Thursday, 29 April 2021
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.
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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.
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The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
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Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.
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Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.
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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84
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Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People
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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.
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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.
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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials
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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience
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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation
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Monday, 26 April 2021
John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.
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West Virginia will give $100 savings bonds to people 16 to 35 who get vaccinated.
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In California, a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for the ballot.
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Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot
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Marco Rubio’s ‘Woke Capital’ Tantrum
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As Virus Rages Abroad, Biden Promises to Ship Millions of Vaccine Doses
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In California, a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for the ballot.
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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
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Sunday, 25 April 2021
The Chauvin verdict comes up in the opening monologue.
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From Denmark, ‘Another Round’ wins international feature.
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Is an Activist’s Pricey House News? Facebook Alone Decides.
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Two nominees took the assignment literally.
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U.S. to Send Virus-Ravaged India Materials for Vaccines
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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.
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Men (and boys) are making big style statements.
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Learning Caution From a Late Columnist
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Saturday, 24 April 2021
How to Watch the Oscars 2021: Date, Time and Streaming
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Premios Oscar 2021: fecha, hora y transmisiones
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After Fatal Shooting, North Carolina Sheriff Calls for Release of Video
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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
A hospital treating Covid patients in Baghdad is ablaze, after reports of an oxygen tank explosion.
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At least 23 people died in a fire at a Baghdad hospital that treated Covid-19 patients.
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Friday, 23 April 2021
Why the Past Haunts Talks With Iran
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.
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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Thursday, 22 April 2021
Columbus Grapples With Police Shootings That Have Taken Black Lives
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The New York Times News Quiz, April 23, 2021
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Biden plans to nominate ocean scientist Rick Spinrad to head NOAA, the country’s premier climate science agency.
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ABC sells out ad space for the Oscars, even as fewer people are expected to watch.
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Britain Apologizes for Racism in World War I Memorials
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Republicans Look to Slash the Size of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
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The pandemic has given ballet dancers the chance at a new role: motherhood.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Federal Inspectors Say More Vaccines at Troubled Plant May Be Contaminated
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