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'Field of Flags' represents Americans who can't attend inauguration
The US National Mall lit up with a display of thousands of US flags meant to represent Americans who are unable to attend the inauguration…
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COVID-19: Kano Govt Bans Viewing, Event Centres
By ABDULLLAHI YAKUBU, Kano …Directs civil servants to stay at home Kano state government has announced the imposition of a fresh ban on the activities…
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Donald Trump makes major Ireland announcement with Joe Biden set to block it
Incoming President Joe Biden has promised to block the move in line with public health advice
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Elise Stolte: Bright spot — how the pandemic forced Edmonton to change how it tackles homelessness
Homeward Trust is ramping up capacity in yet another hotel-style homeless shelter this month, and an eighth drop-in shelter opened off Whyte Avenue Friday. Read…
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Two UN Troops Killed In Central Africa As President’s Re-Election Confirmed
UN peacekeepers’ uniforms. Rebels killed two peacekeepers in the Central African Republic on Monday, the UN mission MINUSCA said, hours after the top court…
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‘Arson’ Destroys Four UNICEF Schools In Rohingya Camps
A UNICEF learning centre burning down at a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Jan 18, 2021. (PHOTO: AFP) Four UNICEF schools for…
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Thai woman handed 43-year prison term over Facebook and YouTube posts deemed critical of the monarchy
A woman has been handed a record 43-year prison term in Thailand after being found guilty of defaming the monarchy in online posts.
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Poirier's head coach details McGregor 'weakness' ahead of UFC 257 showdown
"We see a lot of what everybody sees: He definitely has a weakness in conditioning. That’s something we’d be smart to exploit if possible"
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Technology
Acer’s new education Chromebooks include durable designs and Arm-based processors
The Chromebook Spin 512 comes with a 3:2 aspect ratio display. | Image: Acer Acer is announcing five new laptops aimed at schools today, consisting…
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Player grades: Vaunted powerplay lays a rotten egg as Edmonton Oilers again fall meekly to Habs
So much for the Edmonton Oilers bouncing back from a disappointing loss. It worked against Vancouver Canucks in their opening two-game set of the 2021…
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