Motocross: 2020

giovedì 31 dicembre 2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

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New Year’s Eve in Dakar, Senegal

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Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

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In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of Its First Killing Since George Floyd

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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.

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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In Dakar, the usual soundtrack of fireworks on every corner was muted.

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New Year’s Eve in Europe

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in January

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Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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There will be a late-night delivery of a venerated sardine in Maine.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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mercoledì 30 dicembre 2020

PM-covid-update

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Critics Say Nashville Police Could Have Done More With Tip About Bomber

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The Small Colorado Town Shrugged Off the Pandemic. Then Came the Coronavirus Variant.

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A Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic control center was closed for disinfection, and big flight delays soon followed.

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Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas

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The Morning

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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville

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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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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.

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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".

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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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Don’t Let the Games Begin

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Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

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As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

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Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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martedì 29 dicembre 2020

Cutest Couple, Class Clown and a Competitive Year for D.C. Superlatives

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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China is set to vaccinate millions, but without any proof that its vaccines work.

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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure

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Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace

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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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