World News: February 2021

Sunday, 28 February 2021

There was no traditional red carpet, but the stars did much better than Zoom shirts and loungewear.

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Voter Suppression Is Grand Larceny

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Forget ‘Succession.’ You Can Watch ‘90 Day Fiancé’ for 100 Hours Straight.

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Full Text of Cuomo’s Statement in Response to Harassment Accusations

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Black artists may fare poorly, prompting new backlash.

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Golden Globes, is under scrutiny this year.

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What will win tonight? Here are our predictions.

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How to watch the Golden Globes on TV and Online.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace

On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.

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The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.

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China Appears to Warn India: Push Too Hard and the Lights Could Go Out

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Yankees Feel Butterflies Before Playing in Front of a Crowd

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‘Ted Lasso’ could be the new comedy darling.

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Leon Rose’s Quiet Effect: Knicks’ Good Vibes Come Ahead of Schedule

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‘And You?’

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There’s no red carpet, but the awards season grinds on.

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For the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon could win the most coveted film Globes.

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to host a more muted Golden Globes than in years past.

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 01, 2021

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Saturday, 27 February 2021

LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.

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Three Wichita Police Officers Injured in ‘Possible Explosion,’ Officials Say

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A Day Before He Speaks, Conservative Gathering Is Mostly About Trump

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Smoky Artwork by Judy Chicago at Desert Zoo Is Canceled

By BY JORI FINKEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3q1ThWv

Cuomo Is Accused of Sexual Harassment by a 2nd Former Aide

By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2O4zk42

F.D.A. Clears Johnson & Johnson’s Shot, the Third Vaccine for U.S.

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New Zealand’s largest city enters its second lockdown in February.

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Friday, 26 February 2021

CPAC Crowd Cheers Josh Hawley’s Vote Against Election Results

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I Will Not Rest Until This Garden Grows

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The Final Push to End the Coronavirus Pandemic in the U.S.

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Unity Proves Elusive in Democrats’ Fight for $15

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.

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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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