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Two dormant volcanoes on Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines begin to rumble and smoke

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Australia changes national anthem to reflect indigenous past

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Governor was dubbed a political 'golden boy.' Now he could be in peril.

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The Covid-19 crisis is taking a political toll on California Gov. Gavin Newsom where an effort to recall him from his position ramps up. CNN's Nick Watt reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3n0anCB via IFTTT

Crowds throng Wuhan, where coronavirus pandemic began, to celebrate New Year

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Australia changes national anthem to reflect indigenous past

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Doctors in England despair over disregard for Covid restrictions

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q via IFTTT

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC via IFTTT

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm via IFTTT

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog via IFTTT

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi via IFTTT

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

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

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb via IFTTT

Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count

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Vice President Mike Pence's lawyers asked a federal judge Thursday to reject a request from Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas that attempts to force Pence to ignore electoral votes of several key states when Congress meets to certify the 2020 presidential election next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2X24ZV0 via IFTTT

Ex-GOP senator slams Republicans: May be time for new party

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Former Republican Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen criticized members of his own party who are signing on to President Donald Trump's election challenge, comparing them to circus animals under Trump's control. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2X6tS1v via IFTTT

Former Pennsylvania Gov. and US Attorney General Dick Thornburgh dead at 88

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Richard "Dick" Thornburgh, a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania who went on to serve as US attorney general under two presidents, has died at age 88, according to an announcement from the Pennsylvania governor's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/38Rkuo3 via IFTTT

Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic's impact on labor market

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President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States on Thursday, just hours before those restrictions were set to lapse. Trump extended the restrictions through March 31, two months after he will leave office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3o5q5xz via IFTTT

Andre Hill's friend told police he was just dropping off Christmas money when he was shot, new body camera footage shows

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New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer -- including Hill's body being handcuffed as he lay on the ground and a woman telling police he was there to bring her Christmas money and "didn't do anything." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2WX2eEn via IFTTT

Lt. Gov. says Trump's election denial not helping GOP candidates

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Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says that President Donald Trump's focus on overturning the 2020 election is not helping Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue's reelection bids. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3n4xifK via IFTTT

John Roberts praises 'unsung heroes' of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report

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Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the nation's early history combating pandemics and to praise the "unsung heroes" in the judicial branch as they confronted Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3hxQhhF via IFTTT

Canada now resettles more refugees than any other country, mostly through private sponsorship | National Post

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SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code

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Microsoft Says Suspected Russian Hackers Viewed Source Code

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Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI via IFTTT

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp via IFTTT

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4 via IFTTT

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV via IFTTT

India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9yAD via IFTTT

The President is expected to return to Washington ahead of a Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden's win

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• GOP senator to force votes on Electoral College results • Analysis: What this senator's Electoral College objection really means for Republicans from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3aWAasI via IFTTT