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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WWTRIZ

New Year’s Eve in Dakar, Senegal

By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://ift.tt/3o6iTRE

Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/38UqkF8

Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6x0Gz

'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baUO8X

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XrnmC

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382ZTOi

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3858jVm

Entertainment quiz of 2020

It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3I06k

Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?

Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hz667Y

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hxtS48

Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KQ72c8

In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o6zIvJ

Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38UEXZ6

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

Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2

Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D

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