World News Reports: 2020

The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

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

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

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o52xJ8

Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3b5RSKm

For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/381v10D

The Morning

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Lf8Awk

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

By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/381IFks

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

By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pBsZKI

For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

U.S.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/381v10D

New Year’s Eve in Europe

By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://ift.tt/3rJYx36

The Morning

Briefing
By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Lf8Awk

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

World
internal-essential By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/381IFks

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

By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o6tgVx

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

World
By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pBsZKI

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

By BY DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2X153UU

New Year’s Eve in Europe

Home Page
By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://ift.tt/3rJYx36

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

Arts
Television, Movies By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o6tgVx

Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0

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

Obituaries
Deaths (Obituaries), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Chess By BY DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2X153UU

Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

U.S.
Politics and Government, Elections, Voting Rights Act (1965) By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0

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

By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JF9EJq

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

U.S.
internal-essential By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JF9EJq

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

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

January 01, 2021 at 04:48AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2

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.

December 31, 2020 at 05:01AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE

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.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD

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.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

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

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u

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.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE

Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF

Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

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

Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3

Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

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

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

By BY JILL COWAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pGKMjP

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

By BY DAN BARRY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H

Don’t Let the Games Begin

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3mZ7x0E

Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

By BY WILLIAM MCDONALD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3aUAZCs

As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

By BY DANIEL J. WAKIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/38IBM6Q

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

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3htY2Fv

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

World
internal-essential By BY JILL COWAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pGKMjP

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

New York
New Year, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantine (Life and Culture) By BY DAN BARRY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H

Don’t Let the Games Begin

Opinion
Colleges and Universities, Basketball (College), Football (College), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3mZ7x0E

Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

Obituaries
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Deaths (Obituaries), George Floyd Protests (2020), Actors and Actresses, Pop and Rock Music By BY WILLIAM MCDONALD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3aUAZCs

As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

Obituaries
Deaths (Obituaries), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY DANIEL J. WAKIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/38IBM6Q

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

Obituaries
Deaths (Obituaries), Disc Jockeys, Radio, Music By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3htY2Fv

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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

December 30, 2020 at 07:47PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

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

December 30, 2020 at 06:52PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg

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

By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3occBAh

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

U.S.
Nashville, Tenn, Explosion (2020), Wireless Communications, Telephones and Telecommunications, Computer Network Outages, Bombs and Explosives By BY RICK ROJAS, JAMIE MCGEE, EDMUND LEE AND STEVE CAVENDISH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hsnw5Z

Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3mSklWw

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

Briefing
By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37XvG3i

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

By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2X0YIIR

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

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

December 30, 2020 at 05:04AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9

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.

December 30, 2020 at 05:03AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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

December 30, 2020 at 05:19AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ

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.

December 30, 2020 at 05:19AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok

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.

December 30, 2020 at 05:23AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql

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.

December 30, 2020 at 05:27AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX

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.

December 30, 2020 at 05:18AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ

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.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCXamt

The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

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

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

By BY REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L2pRsv

Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3htThf9

More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hs0ex7

Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

By BY DEBORAH B. SOLOMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JsYNC6

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

By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3hragyF

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

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3px3pGB

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

By BY RICK ROJAS, JAMIE MCGEE, EDMUND LEE AND STEVE CAVENDISH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hsnw5Z

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

By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37XvG3i

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.

December 30, 2020 at 04:45AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt

Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk

Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WTTm2h

Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

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

2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38LHtAQ

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa