Day: 29 December 2022
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Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals?
Beijing is finally opening its borders – but some countries are wary of a Covid threat.
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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.
When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.
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Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
Brazil legend Pele, who is regarded by many as football’s greatest player, dies at the age of 82.
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Ex-Pope Benedict’s failing health presents difficult decisions for Vatican
For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope.
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Republican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume
George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.
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Southwest Airlines says sorry again as flight chaos continues
The US airline has struggled to regain its footing after a winter storm, leaving travellers stranded.
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Ex-Pope Benedict is lucid and alert – Vatican
Aged 95, he remains in a serious but stable condition, a day after Pope Francis said he was very ill.
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EU calls screening of travellers from China ‘unjustified’
Italy is responding to China’s Covid surge with mandatory testing – but the EU will not follow suit.
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Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks
The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.
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Netanyahu’s hard-line new government to take office in Israel
There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.