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Irishman who survived Spanish ‘flu and two world wars awaiting vaccination
The proud Muckross, Co Kerry man was hit with the H1N1 virus over 100 years ago as a six-year-old boy
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Catch up: SBS World News (11 January 2021)
Did you miss the latest SBS World News bulletin? You can catch up on all the major national and international news stories of the day…
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'It's more than just smoking something:' Community advocates call for city council to reconsider shisha lounge ban
Edmonton restaurant manager Mahlet Belete says her business has lost a significant amount of customers since the city’s ban on shisha service came into effect…
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China condemns US as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties
The decades-long restrictions regulated how US officials could work with Taiwan in an effort to appease China, which sees the island as part of its…
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Edmonton Oilers have plenty of NHL-calibre depth on right wing, but questions remain
No better indication that jobs are on the line at an NHL training camp than when would-be teammates get into it with one another, as…
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Partner of Brisbane cleaner with UK COVID-19 variant also tests positive, as city comes out of lockdown
The partner of the quarantine hotel cleaner who tested positive to the UK COVID-19 variant has also tested positive but Brisbane’s lockdown won’t be extended.
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Petition calls for better recognition and protection of transgender inmates in Tasmanian prisons
The family of a transgender woman who was allegedly raped by five men at the Risdon Prison in 2018 have launched a petition calling for…
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Police officer nearly crushed in Capitol riot
This is the moment a police officer was almost crushed in a doorway after rioters stormed the US Capitol building.
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Nancy Pelosi says she will proceed with impeachment of Donald Trump unless Mike Pence invokes 25th amendment
Democrats in the US House of Representatives are planning a vote on Monday to urge Vice President Mike Pence to take steps to remove President…
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Nick Lees: University of Alberta Hospital Foundation adjusts to continue support of ground-breaking research
Humble Jodi Abbott grew up in Edson, and friends say few teachers realized her academic ability and anticipated she would gain a University of Alberta…
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