bbc--2020-01-19--SpaceX completes emergency crew escape manoeuvre

SpaceX has conducted a test of the abort manoeuvre it would use if one of its crew-carrying rockets ever developed a problem during flight .
The rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center saw a Falcon-9 vehicle 's ascent into the sky deliberately terminated just 80 seconds after lift-off .
The Dragon astronaut capsule on top fired its escape engines to carry itself clear of the `` faulty '' booster .
Parachutes brought the vessel to a safe splashdown some 30km off Florida .
No humans were involved in the practice abort ; the only occupants of the Dragon ship were a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` dummies '' .
This was considered to be the last major milestone for California 's SpaceX company before the US space agency ( Nasa ) certifies the firm to carry astronauts to the International Space Station ( ISS ) later this year .
Nasa has contracted both SpaceX and the aerospace giant Boeing to take over routine transportation of astronauts to low-Earth orbit .
Not since the retirement of the space shuttles in 2011 have American crews been able to launch from American soil .
The apparently flawless in-flight abort demonstrated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close , perhaps by early summer .
SpaceX had promised the escape manoeuvre would be spectacular , and so it proved .
As the Dragon capsule fired its escape engines , the Falcon booster underneath lost aerodynamic stability , broke apart and exploded in a huge ball of flame .
But by then , the crew capsule was well away , continuing to climb skyward thanks to its powerful superDraco thrusters .
Onboard video showed the Dragon drop its service-module segment , or `` trunk '' , before releasing two drogue parachutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters of the Atlantic Ocean a little over nine minutes after the Falcon 's lift-off .
Teams from SpaceX and the US Air Force were stationed offshore to begin the recovery of the capsule and bring it back to land .
Company CEO Elon Musk lauded everyone involved in the test and marvelled at some of the day 's statistics : `` The peak velocity of Dragon during abort was more than double the speed of sound , Mach 2.2 , and achieved an altitude of 40km , 131,000ft .
These are exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have gone to three times the altitude of a typical airliner , '' he told reporters .
The importance of having an effective abort capability was underlined by the 2018 experience of Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin and Nasa flight engineer Nick Hague .
They were on a routine journey to the ISS when their Soyuz rocket damaged itself two minutes into the ascent .
The men only escaped death because their capsule also had an emergency system to pull the vessel to safety .
It will be recalled also that the Challenger space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capability and all seven crew members died when the orbiter began to break up 72 seconds into its mission .
Nick Hague tweeted after watching Sunday 's demonstration : `` Trust me ... surviving a rocket failure by way of a successful abort system made today 's test personal .
Thank you @ SpaceX & @ usairforce Guardian Angels ! ''
Both SpaceX and Boeing were supposed to make their `` astronaut taxi services '' available in 2017 , but the companies have had to grapple with - and overcome - some tricky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saw one of its capsules explode on a testbed in April last year .
And Boeing , which calls its crew capsule Starliner , hit trouble on an uncrewed dummy run to the space station last month .
The Starliner experienced an anomaly immediately after launch that led it to waste fuel reserves , leaving it short of the propellant necessary to reach the orbiting outpost .
All that said , it seems likely both SpaceX and Boeing will get to debut crewed flights in the coming months .
Nasa has selected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the first Dragon crewed flight .
Mr Musk said their capsule would be at Kennedy shortly and could be ready to fly before July .
But Nasa Administrator Jim Bridenstine said the `` go for launch '' for Hurley and Behnken might depend on how long the agency wanted the men to stay on the space station .
`` Do we want that first crew to be a short duration ( mission ) ?
Or do we want it to be a longer duration ?
If it 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have some additional training for our astronauts to actually be prepared to do things on the International Space Station that we were n't planning to have that initial test crew necessarily do . ''
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"Do we want that first crew to be a short duration (mission)? Or do we want it to be a longer duration? If it's going to be a longer duration, then we have to have some additional training for our astronauts to actually be prepared to do things on the International Space Station that we weren't planning to have that initial test crew necessarily do."


bbc--2020-01-19--Severe snowstorms hit eastern Canada

Severe snowstorms hit eastern Canada

A state of emergency has been declared in Canada after severe snowstorms hit Newfoundland and Labrador .
As much as @ @ @ @ @ of snow has fallen leaving some residents trapped in their own homes .

A state of emergency has been declared in Canada after severe snowstorms hit Newfoundland and Labrador.
As much as 30 inches (76cm) of snow has fallen leaving some residents trapped in their own homes.


bbc--2020-01-19--Libya civil war: World leaders committed to peace, UN chief says

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that major powers are `` fully committed '' to a peaceful resolution in Libya after a summit in Berlin .
World leaders have pledged not to interfere in Libya 's ongoing civil conflict , and have vowed to uphold a UN arms embargo .
The conflict pits powerful General Khalifa Haftar against the UN-backed Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
But although both Libyan warring sides were present , they did not meet .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the two sides were briefed and consulted by the other parties .
Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim of the conference was to `` stop this jockeying for position '' .
`` The people of Libya have suffered enough , '' he said as he arrived on Sunday .
`` It 's time for the country to move forward . ''
Leaders from the EU , Russia and Turkey were among those who committed to an end to foreign intervention in Libya 's war , and to uphold a UN arms embargo .
After the conference , German leader Mrs Merkel stressed there was no military way to end the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Mr Guterres meanwhile said all the major powers present shared `` a strong commitment to stop '' any further escalation in the region .
He did however say he was `` very worried '' about reports that forces loyal to Gen Hafter had closed several key ports and a major oil pipeline in the country .
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov also expressed concerns .
He said afterwards the major powers `` have not yet succeeded in launching a serious and stable dialogue '' between the warring parties .
And there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lasting ceasefire , and how this could be maintained .
Nevertheless , Mr Lavrov said both sides had taken `` a small step '' forward .
The commitment by foreign backers of the conflict - which include Russia , Egypt and Turkey - to respect the UN arms embargo on Libya will only be taken seriously if the UN Security Council acts on violations .
This is something it has failed to do in years of conflict .
For any progress to be made in the long term , Libya 's warring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a ceasefire , which still looks far-fetched .
If there is eventually a long-enough ceasefire in place , it would allow the UN to go back to the political drawing board , and design a fresh political process for the country .
Europe is trying to jostle its way back into a complex scene , which it all but abandoned over the past year because of its own divisions over a solution .
If nothing else , the Berlin summit may have enabled it to elbow its way back into a position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What is happening in Libya ?
Libya has been wracked by conflict since the 2011 uprising which ousted long-time strongman Muammar Gaddafi .
Gen Haftar 's Libyan National Army ( LNA ) controls much of eastern Libya , and last April he launched an offensive against the country 's rival Government of National Accord ( GNA ) in the capital , Tripoli .
His forces have so far been unable to take the city , but earlier this month the LNA captured the country 's third-biggest city , Sirte .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people and displaced thousands more from their homes .
A truce was announced earlier this month between Gen Haftar and the GNA , led by Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj .
But both sides blame each other for reported breaches of the agreement , and attempts to broker a lasting ceasefire broke down last week at a summit in Moscow .
What about the role of foreign powers ?
The role of foreign states in the conflict has come into focus in recent months , with Turkey passing a controversial law to deploy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gen Haftar 's LNA has the backing of Russia , Egypt , Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) and Jordan .
On Saturday , UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghassan Salamé told the BBC 's Radio 4 Today Programme that a political solution to the conflict was best for all parties involved because Libya - with its vast geography , strong local identities , heavily armed population and weakened government infrastructure - was a difficult country for one group to control .

Europe is trying to jostle its way back into a complex scene, which it all but abandoned over the past year because of its own divisions over a solution. If nothing else, the Berlin summit may have enabled it to elbow its way back into a position with more leverage over stabilising Libya.


bbc--2020-01-19--Comme Des Garçons: Row over white fashion models' cornrow wigs

Japanese fashion brand Comme Des Garçons has been accused of cultural appropriation after white models took to its runway wearing cornrow wigs .
The wigs were part of the company 's men 's autumn and winter collection on show as part of Paris Fashion Week .
Critics on social media called the styling for Friday 's show `` offensive '' .
Hairstylist Julien d'Ys said he had been inspired by an `` Egyptian prince '' look , and had not intended to hurt or offend anyone .
But critics called out the styling , with Instagram account diet_prada stating that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken a step back with their men 's show , this time putting white models in cornrow wigs '' .
There were also black models in the show , some of whom wore the wigs , while others kept their own hair .
Julien d'Ys responded to the backlash on his Instagram page , stating : `` My inspiration for the Comme Des Garçons show was Egyptian prince , a look I found truly beautiful and inspirational .
A look that was an hommage .
`` Never was it my intention to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If I did I deeply apologise . ''
However , despite more than 2,000 likes for his post , many of the comments underneath were negative .
Devinpink67 said : `` Looks appropriate on the handsome dark skin model , a joke on the others next to and behind it never looks right but stupidity ridiculous braids , cornrows , twist , bantu knots , afro puffs , afros , slicked baby hairs REPEAT ARE B-L-A-C-K CULTURAL RELATED . ''
And Kharileigh suggested : `` In future , to avoid facing this heat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is not yours , PLEASE work closely with one from said culture to guide you in doing it properly .
`` Your intention might not have been to culturally appropriate Egyptian culture , however your lack of care or awareness in executing it is extremely reckless and hence why it is deemed as cultural appropriation .
Education alone avoids these situations , so learn from this and keep it pushing . ''
The hairstylist had also posted an image of one of the sketches he had shown to the company before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Egyptian inspiration ( # égyptienboy # pharaon - French for pharoah ) .
Dazed reported that the brand had apologised in a statement : `` The inspiration for the headpieces for Comme des Garçons menswear FW'20 show was the look of an Egyptian prince .
It was never ever our intention to disrespect or hurt anyone - we deeply and sincerely apologise for any offence it has caused . ''
In 2018 , the company which was founded by Rei Kawakubo , was criticised for the lack of diversity in the choice of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's collection runway shows .
The BBC has contacted the brand for comment .

"Your intention might not have been to culturally appropriate Egyptian culture, however your lack of care or awareness in executing it is extremely reckless and hence why it is deemed as cultural appropriation. Education alone avoids these situations, so learn from this and keep it pushing."


bbc--2020-01-19--India v Australia: Rohit Sharma century leads hosts to ODI series win

Rohit Sharma 's century helped India secure a 2-1 series win over Australia with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international Opener Rohit hit his 29th ODI ton to get India 's chase of 287 off to a fine start before falling for 119 .
Captain Virat Kohli made 89 before he was bowled but Shreyas Iyer 's unbeaten 44 guided the hosts to 289-3 with 15 balls to spare in Bangalore .
Victory capped a strong comeback from India in the series after they were thrashed by 10 wickets in the opening match .
An improved batting display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ODI , while India 's seam bowlers were also particularly impressive here .
Mohammed Shami took 4-63 and Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless but conceded just 38 runs off his 10 overs as they prevented Australia from posting a total over 300 in the closing stages of their innings .
Smith made his first ODI ton in three years , striking 14 fours and one six in his 132-ball knock before he was dismissed by Shami .
Marnus Labuschagne was the only batsman to back up Smith 's knock as he hit 54 before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2-44 ) , with the left-arm spinner also dismissing fast bowler Mitchell Starc , who was promoted to number five , for a three-ball duck .
Australia 's opening bowlers Starc and Pat Cummins were ineffective as Rohit smashed eight fours and six sixes before falling to leg-spinner Adam Zampa .
Kohli , who put on 137 with Rohit , looked on course for his 44th ODI ton before he was castled by Josh Hazlewood .
Yet the tourists could not rally as Iyer cracked 44 off 35 balls to wrap up the @ @ @

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Rohit Sharma's century helped India secure a 2-1 series win over Australia with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international
Opener Rohit hit his 29th ODI ton to get India's chase of 287 off to a fine start before falling for 119.
Captain Virat Kohli made 89 before he was bowled but Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 44 guided the hosts to 289-3 with 15 balls to spare in Bangalore.
Steve Smith earlier made 131 as Australia posted 286-9.
Victory capped a strong comeback from India in the series after they were thrashed by 10 wickets in the opening match.
An improved batting display helped them claim victory in the second ODI, while India's seam bowlers were also particularly impressive here.
Mohammed Shami took 4-63 and Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless but conceded just 38 runs off his 10 overs as they prevented Australia from posting a total over 300 in the closing stages of their innings.
Smith made his first ODI ton in three years, striking 14 fours and one six in his 132-ball knock before he was dismissed by Shami.
Marnus Labuschagne was the only batsman to back up Smith's knock as he hit 54 before he was removed by Ravindra Jadeja (2-44), with the left-arm spinner also dismissing fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who was promoted to number five, for a three-ball duck.
Australia's opening bowlers Starc and Pat Cummins were ineffective as Rohit smashed eight fours and six sixes before falling to leg-spinner Adam Zampa.
Kohli, who put on 137 with Rohit, looked on course for his 44th ODI ton before he was castled by Josh Hazlewood.
Yet the tourists could not rally as Iyer cracked 44 off 35 balls to wrap up the series win.


bbc--2020-01-19--Paraguay investigates mass prison escape in Pedro Juan Caballero

Seventy-five prisoners have escaped from a jail in eastern Paraguay near the border with Brazil , officials say .
Authorities suspect many were allowed to walk free through the main gate by jail guards .
A tunnel has been discovered but officials say this could be a cover-up for the operation .
Dozens of those who escaped belong to Brazil 's largest organised criminal gang , the First Command of the Capital ( PPC ) .
The São Paulo-based group has almost 30,000 members and is involved in drug and arms trafficking .
It operates across Brazil and in neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspecting the prison complex in the eastern city of Pedro Juan Caballero on Sunday , police discovered that the entire block housing PCC members was empty .
In one of the cells , they found some 200 sandbags .
One prisoner was captured as he tried to escape through the tunnel .
Interior Minister Euclides Acevedo said it was clear that prison officials were involved .
`` We found the tunnel and believe that it was a cover-up to legitimise or hide the release of the prisoners .
There was complicity with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
He added that intelligence information suggested that the prisoners had been allowed to escape in smaller groups in the last few days and that this happened as the jail director was on annual leave .
Justice Minister Cecilia Pérez ordered all of the prison officials to be fired and arrested , La Nación newspaper reports ( in Spanish ) .
Speaking to ABC Cardinal radio , she said prisoners who were on the second floor also escaped , suggesting their cells were open .
She said authorities had received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that $ 80,000 ( £61,000 ) had been offered to agents , adding : `` It 's clear there was corruption . ''
It was possible that some of the escapees , who were reportedly from Brazil , had already crossed the border , Mr Acevedo added .
Vehicles were found burnt-out on the Brazilian side of the border .
That border region between Brazil and Paraguay is a known drug trafficking route .

Speaking to ABC Cardinal radio, she said prisoners who were on the second floor also escaped, suggesting their cells were open. She said authorities had received information that an escape was being planned and that $80,000 (£61,000) had been offered to agents, adding: "It's clear there was corruption."


bbc--2020-01-19--Yemen war: At least 80 soldiers killed in missile attack

A missile attack on a military training camp in Yemen has killed at least 80 soldiers .
Dozens of others were wounded in the strike in the central province of Marib on Saturday , officials say .
The camp , about 170km ( 105 miles ) east of the capital , Sanaa , targeted a mosque as people gathered for prayer , military sources told Reuters .
Yemen 's government has blamed Houthi rebels for the attack , but there has been no claim of responsibility .
Officials said they expected the death toll to rise .
• Why is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yemen war : Has anything been achieved ?
Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi condemned the `` cowardly '' attack in a statement carried by Saba , a state news agency .
The attack `` confirms without doubt that the Houthis have no desire for peace '' , Mr Hadi was quoted as saying .
In August last year , Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on a Yemen government forces military parade in the southern port city of Aden , killing at least 32 people .
Yemen has been devastated by a conflict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Houthi rebels seized control of much of the west of the country and forced President Hadi to flee abroad .
Alarmed by the rise of a group they believed to be backed militarily by regional Shia Muslim power Iran , Saudi Arabia and eight other mostly Sunni Muslim Arab states began an air campaign aimed at restoring Mr Hadi 's government .
Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in the conflict , described as the world 's worst humanitarian crisis by the UN .

"I have said before that the hard-earned progress that Yemen has made on de-escalation is very fragile. Such actions can derail this progress," he warned. "I urge all parties to stop the escalation now and to direct their energy away from the military front and into the politics."


bbc--2020-01-19--Puerto Rico official sacked over Hurricane Maria aid warehouse

Puerto Rico 's top emergencies manager has been sacked after video emerged of a warehouse full of supplies dating back to the devastating Hurricane Maria that hit the island in 2017 .
Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced said she wanted answers within 48 hours over the undistributed aid .
Sacked director Carlos Acevedo said no-one had been denied `` any of the items '' found in the warehouse .
Since 2017 , Puerto Rico has been hit by a series of hurricanes and earthquakes .
The island is still recovering from Hurricane Maria , a category-five storm that devastated parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The island struggling to secure its future • Do we know how many died in Puerto Rico ?
In Puerto Rico alone , the hurricane is estimated to have killed 2,975 people and caused $ 100bn ( £75bn ) of damage .
What did the video show ?
The island was hit by the strongest quake in 102 years early this month .
At one point in the aftermath , two-thirds of the population had no power .
One of the worst affected areas was the city of Ponce , in the south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents breaking into the warehouse went viral on Saturday .
It showed thousands of cases of water and other supplies .
`` There are thousands of people who have made sacrifices to help those in the south , and it is unforgivable that resources were kept in the warehouse , '' Governor Vázquez Garcel said in her statement .
The mayor of Ponce , María Meléndez , said news of the warehouse and its contents was `` outrageous '' .
`` Everyone knows what us mayors went through after Hurricane Maria to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how we 've worked these weeks to provide basic supplies to people affected by earthquakes .
Those involved owe us an explanation . ''
What is the sacked director 's defence ?
Carlos Acevedo - the sacked commissioner of the National Emergency Management and Disaster Relief Agency - dismissed any insinuation of wrongdoing as `` insane '' .
The warehouse - containing water , food , nappies and cots - was discovered when the building was inspected after the earthquake , Mr Acevedo said .
He said that water was distributed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karen threatened Puerto Rico , but about 80 pallets - out of some 600 - remained as they had expired .
The Fire Department Bureau had distributed aid from the warehouse to those affected by the earthquakes , he said , adding : `` It is of utmost importance to emphasise that no citizen has been denied any of the items stored at the warehouse .
`` At the moment there is no shortage of any of these articles and they are being distributed to the people who need it .
This may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camps . ''
Thousands of people have been sleeping outside or in their cars since the 6.4-magnitude quake on 7 January .
The south of the island was hardest hit , with dozens of homes in towns including Yauco , Guanica and Guayanilla collapsing .
The earthquakes knocked out Puerto Rico 's main generating facility , the Costa Sur plant , and damaged other infrastructure .
A 73-year-old man in the southern city of Ponce was the only confirmed death .
Puerto Rico , a US territory of about 3.2 million people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caribbean tectonic plates , making it vulnerable to earthquakes .

"At the moment there is no shortage of any of these articles and they are being distributed to the people who need it. This may be corroborated in the shelters and base camps."


bbc--2020-01-19--Czech fire: Eight killed at disabled people's home in Vejprty

At least eight people have been killed after a fire broke out at a disabled people 's home in the Czech Republic .
Thirty others were injured in the incident in the western town of Vejprty , on the border with Germany .
The fire has been put out by Czech crews , who were helped by German rescuers .
Local authorities said the blaze started in one room and spread to two others in the home , but the cause is not yet clear .
At least three people remain in hospital , two in serious condition .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great tragedy because clients of the home ... are part of our city , '' said Vejprty Mayor Jitka Gavdunova .
The building housed 35 people , mostly men with mental disabilities , and is located some 100km ( 60 miles ) north-west of the capital , Prague .
A fire was first reported at 04:49 ( 03:49 GMT ) , said emergency services spokesman Prokop Volenik .
Firefighters were at the scene within 10 minutes and the blaze was put out after around two hours .
Eight residents died from smoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to transport the injured by helicopter .
The site is close to the Czech Republic 's border with Germany , and two German medical teams assisted with the operation .
Ms Gavdunova said fire protections in the building were above legal standards , and that smoke detectors were installed although they are not required by law .
But no detectors were present in the area where the blaze began .
The mayor added that some residents tried , unsuccessfully , to set the home on fire in the past and that the facility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into temporary houses within Vejprty , and emergency funding for them is being arranged by local authorities .
Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Jana Malacova has pledged government assistance with reconstruction of the facility .
She has also pledged to amend Czech law on personnel standards for disability care .
`` We want there to be a maximum of 13 clients per carer .
I think it will help a lot in such critical situations , '' Ms Malacova told local media .
It was the second most deadly fire in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people died in a railway building fire in the capital , Prague , in 2010 .

Ms Gavdunova said fire protections in the building were above legal standards, and that smoke detectors were installed although they are not required by law. But no detectors were present in the area where the blaze began.


bbc--2020-01-19--New coronavirus 'preventable and controllable', China says

The new Chinese virus which has already spread abroad `` is still preventable and controllable '' , China says .
Its National Health Commission warned , however , that close monitoring was needed given the source , transmission and mutation methods were unknown .
Two people are known to have died from the respiratory illness which appeared in Wuhan city in December .
In its first statement since the outbreak , the body promised to step up monitoring during the Lunar new year .
Millions of Chinese travel to their families for the holiday - also known as the Spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been more than 60 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus , but UK experts estimate a figure nearer 1,700 .
• Mystery Chinese virus : How worried should we be ?
Singapore and Hong Kong have been screening air passengers from Wuhan , and US authorities have announced similar measures at three major airports in San Francisco , Los Angeles and New York .
While the outbreak is centred on the central Chinese city of Wuhan , there have been two cases in Thailand and one in Japan .
Chinese officials say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus spreading from one person to another .
Instead , they say , the virus has crossed the species barrier and come from infected animals at a seafood and wildlife market in Wuhan .
The WHO 's China office said the analysis was helpful and would help officials plan the response to the outbreak .
`` Much remains to be understood about the new coronavirus , '' it said .
`` Not enough is known to draw definitive conclusions about how it is transmitted , the clinical features of the disease , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or its source , which remains unknown . ''
What is this virus ?
Viral samples have been taken from patients and analysed in the laboratory .
And officials in China and the World Health Organization have concluded the infection is a coronavirus .
Coronaviruses are a broad family of viruses , but only six ( the new one would make it seven ) are known to infect people .
At the mild end they cause the common cold , but severe acute respiratory syndrome ( Sars ) is a coronavirus that killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outbreak that started in China in 2002 .
Analysis of the genetic code of the new virus shows it is more closely related to Sars than any other human coronavirus .
The virus has caused pneumonia in some patients and been fatal in two of them .

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bbc--2020-01-19--Thomas Markle: Meghan and Harry 'cheapening' royals

Five things Harry and Meghan did differently The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will step back as senior royals , @ @ @ @ @ the couple have done things differently .

Meghan Markle's father has accused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of "cheapening" the Royal Family by choosing to abandon their official roles.
Thomas Markle, who's been estranged from his daughter since her marriage, spoke to Alaska TV/Channel 5 after Harry and Meghan said they wanted to step down as senior royals.
Read more: Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles


bbc--2020-01-19--Doris Miller: US Navy aircraft carrier to honour black sailor

The US Navy is to name its new aircraft carrier after a black sailor who fought in World War II .
Doris Miller earned the Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Hawaii 's Pearl Harbor in 1941 .
At the time , the US military was strictly segregated on racial grounds .
Miller became an icon for black Americans in the conflict .
Naming the ship after the heroic sailor comes more than 78 years after the events that made his name .
It will be the first time an aircraft carrier has been named after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have been named after famous battles , military leaders and US presidents .
• The black soldiers who brought jazz to Europe The official announcement is scheduled for Monday - Martin Luther King Jr 's birthday - at Pearl Harbor .
The bay is the site of a massive US naval station and the base of the country 's Pacific Fleet .
Miller was born in 1919 in Texas , the third of four sons .
He was named Doris , as his mother had thought she was having a girl , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorie '' .
Jim Crow laws - a system of policies that denied black Americans their rights and segregated them from their white neighbours - dominated in the south at the time .
After dropping out of high school and struggling to find work , Miller joined the Navy in 1939 at the age of 20 .
`` Navy policy at that time limited blacks to those duties that were manual , that they thought did n't require a whole lot of intellect , '' historian Regina Akers told CBS News .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendant - someone who took care of the white officers - and in 1940 was assigned to the battleship West Virginia .
• The struggles of war babies fathered by black GIs He was sorting laundry on the ship one morning when a Japanese torpedo slammed into the vessel .
It was the first of nine torpedoes which would hit and sink the West Virginia on 7 December 1941 .
The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed more than 2,300 people and brought the US into World War II .
Miller ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first moved his mortally wounded captain to shelter , before manning an anti-aircraft gun - strictly against regulations , as a black sailor - and firing back at the hundreds of Japanese aircraft overhead .
`` It was n't hard .
I just pulled the trigger and she worked fine , '' he said afterwards , according to the Naval History and Heritage Command website .
`` I think I got one of those [ Japanese ] planes .
They were diving pretty close to us . ''
He fired until he ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wounded shipmates .
He abandoned ship with the survivors as the West Virginia sank to the bottom of the harbour .
In January 1942 , the US Navy announced a list of commendations for US servicemen on Pearl Harbor - including one for an unnamed black man .
Two months later , the Pittsburgh Courier revealed the sailor to be Doris Miller .
`` No longer is his name unknown , '' the report read .
Soon after , a senator and a congressman launched separate bills in both houses of Congress calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Honor - the highest military honour in the US .
African American rights groups also campaigned for Miller to get an award for his actions , while the media hailed him as one of the `` first US heroes '' of the war .
Other groups however campaigned against any recognition for Miller on the grounds of his race .
In May that year , President Franklin Roosevelt ignored the controversy and awarded him the Navy Cross - at the time the third highest honour awarded by the US Navy .
Miller went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationwide celebrity , but returned to sea aboard the aircraft carrier Liscombe Bay .
He was killed when the ship was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Battle of Makin in November 1943 .
But his legacy has lived on as one of the first African American heroes of World War II .
Cuba Gooding Jr played the role of Doris Miller in the 2001 film Pearl Harbor , while Waco unveiled a statue of Miller in 2017 .
Now a new aircraft carrier will be built and eventually launched in 2028 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is tremendous , '' historian Regina Akers told CBS , saying the decision showed `` that heroism is in no way limited by race , by gender , by background , by rank or rating . ''

Soon after, a senator and a congressman launched separate bills in both houses of Congress calling for Miller to receive the Medal of Honor - the highest military honour in the US. African American rights groups also campaigned for Miller to get an award for his actions, while the media hailed him as one of the "first US heroes" of the war.


bbc--2020-01-19--Van Dijk and Salah send Liverpool 16 points clear at top with win over Man Utd

Liverpool 's procession towards their first title in 30 years continued with a hard-fought win over Manchester United at Anfield .
A win that extended their lead at the top of the table to 16 points with a game in hand .
Jurgen Klopp 's side were the superior side but faced late United pressure as they defended Virgil van Dijk 's 14th-minute header before wrapping up the win in style in injury time - goalkeeper Alisson 's long clearance setting Mohamed Salah clear to spark wild celebrations among supporters now convinced that long wait is coming to an end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Roberto Firmino had a goal contentiously ruled out by VAR for Van Dijk 's foul on David de Gea , while the United keeper touched Jordan Henderson 's shot on to the post and Salah missed an open goal from six yards .
• How Henderson has grown into the complete midfielder United , who saw striker Marcus Rashford ruled out for a lengthy period before kick-off with a back injury , actually had chances of their own as Andreas Pereira turned wide of an open goal in the first half and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inviting position after the break .
It came as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side rallied in the second half , but it was to no avail as Salah struck and Liverpool march relentlessly on , with 21 wins from their first 22 games as United , the only team to take points off them this season , were beaten .
It is simply a case of when the coronation comes as Liverpool reeled off yet another win en route to the Premier League title - not only doing their own job but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chasing from afar it must be said , fall further behind as Manchester City and Leicester City drop points .
There was rare anxiety around Anfield in the closing minutes before the sweet release of Salah 's goal - Alisson rightly running the length of the pitch to join in the celebrations after his long clearance sent the Egyptian clear to score .
Liverpool could have wrapped up victory more comfortably , but with the imperious Van Dijk at the back and the menace up front , it is hard to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game - they certainly will not in this title race .
And , of course , victory was made even sweeter as it was at the expense of Manchester United , the old foe who famously fulfilled Sir Alex Ferguson 's promise to knock Liverpool off their perch .
United now trail Liverpool by 30 points and this is not a gap that flatters Klopp 's men .
The gulf is not only huge between Liverpool and United .
In the Premier League context , it is huge between Liverpool and the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may point to the fact they were in with a chance of gaining a point until the closing moments here but any suggestion they matched Liverpool is an exercise in delusion .
In United 's defence they are without key players such as Rashford , Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba but they now trail Liverpool on and off the pitch by an embarrassing margin .
Solskjaer 's side were clinging on for so much of this game and squandered the big opportunities when they came in the shape of those chances for Pereira @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was symptomatic of his performance .
United were counting on him even more in Rashford 's absence but he simply failed to deliver .
He was laboured and lack-lustre .
United did close down Liverpool 's potent full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson for large parts of the game but there is a glaring lack of quality that has been exposed so often this season .
Liverpool found it was a very long way back to title glory once momentum had been lost and too many poor decisions made .
On this evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be any easier for Manchester United .
'The energy was incredible ' - what they said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp : `` It 's a big relief , I was really happy with 85-90 % of the game , we were brilliant .
We dominated the game , especially in the first half .
The energy they put on the pitch was incredible .
`` On a normal day we would have scored three times in the first half and in the second half until 65 minutes we should have been more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious quality , played a bit more football and we had to defend .
There were little mistakes here and there , we did n't use possession well enough and so the game stays open .
`` Then we scored a wonderful , wonderful goal at the end , a really good feeling . ''
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer : `` The players gave us everything .
Today we hung on a bit at the start of second half , but the last 25-30 minutes we pressed them and pushed them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a corner and with the last kick - but very many positives .
`` I felt in the second half we performed really well against a good team and at a difficult place .
`` We did n't have quality with our finishing or last pass .
Fred was absolutely top and David de Gea .
As a team we worked together as a unit . ''
91 from 93 - Liverpool 's incredible run and other stats • Liverpool have won consecutive home Premier League games against Manchester United for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ row between September 2008 and March 2011 .
• Manchester United have lost nine of their last 16 away Premier League games ( W3 D4 L9 ) , failing to score in eight of those games .
• Liverpool have taken 91 points from the last 93 available to them in the Premier League ( P31 W30 D1 ) .
• Liverpool became the first team since Arsenal in 2001-02 to score in their first 22 Premier League matches of the season - the Gunners went on to score in every game and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool have kept seven consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since December 2006 ( seven in a row ) .
• Since the start of last season , Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has more Premier League assists than any other player ( 21 ) .
• Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson became the first Reds goalkeeper to assist a Premier League goal since March 2010 , when Pepe Reina assisted against Sunderland .
Liverpool travel to Wolves on Thursday , 23 January ( 20:00 GMT ) while Manchester United are at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMT ) .

Last updated on .From the section Premier League
As a Liverpool player, Mohamed Salah has now scored against 23 of the 24 Premier League teams he has faced more than once in the competition, only failing to do so versus Swansea City
Liverpool's procession towards their first title in 30 years continued with a hard-fought win over Manchester United at Anfield that extended their lead at the top of the table to 16 points with a game in hand.
The hosts were the superior side but faced late United pressure as they defended Virgil van Dijk's 14th-minute header, before wrapping up the win in style in injury time when goalkeeper Alisson's long clearance set Mohamed Salah clear to score and spark wild celebrations among supporters now convinced that long wait is coming to an end.
Liverpool could have emphasised their superiority as Roberto Firmino had a goal contentiously ruled out by the video assistant referee for Van Dijk's challenge on David de Gea, while the United keeper touched Jordan Henderson's shot on to the post and Salah missed an open goal from six yards.
United, who had striker Marcus Rashford ruled out for a lengthy period before kick-off with a back injury, actually had chances of their own. Andreas Pereira turned wide of an open goal in the first half and Anthony Martial shot over the top from an inviting position after the break.
It came as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side rallied in the second half, but it was to no avail and Liverpool march relentlessly on, with 21 wins from their first 22 games.
Liverpool simply unstoppable
Liverpool have scored in all their Premier League games this season
It is simply a case of when the coronation comes as Liverpool reeled off yet another win en route to the Premier League title. They are not only doing their own job but watching in satisfaction as the chasing pack - chasing from afar it must be said - fall further behind, with dropped points for Manchester City and Leicester City on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
There was rare anxiety around Anfield in the closing minutes before the sweet release of Salah's goal - Alisson rightly running the length of the pitch to join in the celebrations after his long clearance sent the Egyptian clear to score.
Liverpool could have wrapped up victory more comfortably, but with the imperious Van Dijk at the back and menace up front, it is hard to see how they can be stopped in one game - and they certainly will not be in this title race.
And, of course, victory was made even sweeter as it was at the expense of Manchester United, the old foe who famously fulfilled Sir Alex Ferguson's promise to knock Liverpool off their perch.
United now trail Liverpool by 30 points and this is not a gap that flatters Klopp's men.
The gulf is not only huge between Liverpool and United. In the Premier League context, it is huge between Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League.
Man Utd trail in mediocrity
Martial had Manchester United's best chance but fired well over when in on goal
Manchester United may point to the fact they were in with a chance of gaining a point until the closing moments here but any suggestion they matched Liverpool is an exercise in delusion.
In United's defence they are without key players such as Rashford, Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba but they now trail Liverpool on and off the pitch by an embarrassing margin.
Solskjaer's side were clinging on for so much of this game and squandered the big opportunities when they came in the shape of those chances for Pereira and Martial.
Martial's wild finish was symptomatic of his performance. United were counting on him even more in Rashford's absence but he simply failed to deliver. He was laboured and lack-lustre.
United did close down Liverpool's potent full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson for large parts of the game but there is a glaring lack of quality that has been exposed so often this season.
Liverpool found it was a very long way back to title glory once momentum had been lost and too many poor decisions made.
On this evidence, it does not look like it will be any easier for Manchester United.
Man of the match - Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Virgil van Dijk (left) has scored eight league goals for Liverpool since joining in January 2018, the most of any Premier League centre-back in that time
'The energy was incredible' - what they said
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "It's a big relief, I was really happy with 85-90% of the game, we were brilliant. We dominated the game, especially in the first half. The energy they put on the pitch was incredible.
"On a normal day we would have scored three times in the first half and in the second half until 65 minutes we should have been more clear.
"But then United have obvious quality, played a bit more football and we had to defend. There were little mistakes here and there, we didn't use possession well enough and so the game stays open.
"Then we scored a wonderful, wonderful goal at the end, a really good feeling."
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United: Liverpool played sensational football - Klopp
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "The players gave us everything. Today we hung on a bit at the start of second half, but the last 25-30 minutes we pressed them and pushed them back. I'm disappointed with conceding from a corner and with the last kick - but very many positives.
"I felt in the second half we performed really well against a good team and at a difficult place.
"We didn't have quality with our finishing or last pass. Fred was absolutely top and David de Gea. As a team we worked together as a unit."
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with 'many positives'
91 from 93 - Liverpool's incredible run and other stats
Liverpool have won consecutive home Premier League games against Manchester United for the first time since winning three in a row between September 2008 and March 2011.
Manchester United have lost nine of their last 16 away Premier League games (W3 D4 L9), failing to score in eight of those games.
Liverpool have taken 91 points from the last 93 available to them in the Premier League (P31 W30 D1).
Liverpool became the first team since Arsenal in 2001-02 to score in their first 22 Premier League matches of the season - the Gunners went on to score in every game and win the title that season.
Liverpool have kept seven consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since December 2006 (seven in a row).
Since the start of last season, Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has more Premier League assists than any other player (21).
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson became the first Reds goalkeeper to assist a Premier League goal since March 2010, when Pepe Reina assisted against Sunderland.
What next?
Liverpool travel to Wolves on Thursday, 23 January (20:00 GMT) while Manchester United are at home to Burnley one day earlier (20:15).


bbc--2020-01-19--Chiefs beat Titans to reach first Super Bowl in 50 years

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship game to secure a first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years .
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns and ran in another as the Chiefs overcame an early 10-point deficit with 28 unanswered points .
Tennessee had previously upset New England and Baltimore in the play-offs .
The Chiefs will now face Green Bay or San Francisco in Super Bowl 54 in Miami .
Kansas City were slow starters again , just like last week when they fell 24-0 behind before beating Houston 51-31 , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near perfectly executed game plan from the Titans , combined with more sloppy play and penalties from the hosts .
Tyreek Hill scored on an eight-yard jet sweep either side of a Derrick Henry run and a touchdown catch from Titans lineman Dennis Kelly - who became the heaviest player ever to catch a play-off touchdown pass in history .
Mahomes then took over with two quick scores that have become his trademark - first firing a 20-yard strike to Hill before taking off himself for a breath-taking 27-yard scoring run that saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out-muscling a couple more and driving into the end zone .
The Titans had dominated first-half possession and Kansas City had made the very most of their time with the ball , but in the second half Kansas City produced more prolonged attacks as they chewed up over seven minutes when scoring their fourth touchdown of the game .
Damien Williams ran in the score from three yards out to cap a 13-play drive covering 73 yards .
Far from sitting on their lead , Kansas City kept pressing and Mahomes unleashed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game , despite a late consolation touchdown from Anthony Firkser .
After the Chiefs fell at the same hurdle at home last season against the Patriots , this time they saw out the contest to claim the AFC Championship title and book their place in Miami for Super Bowl 54 on 2 February .
Kansas City appeared in the first ever Super Bowl and last took part in the big game in Super Bowl IV in 1970 - with their return to the NFL finale representing the biggest gap in Super Bowl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing and to do it at Arrowhead as well , '' said Mahomes .
`` We 're not done yet , we 're going to do it .
This is awesome , we go out every day and you see the work coach [ Andy ] Reid does .
`` We 're going to the Super Bowl and going to play our best football . ''

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 to win the NFC Championship and will now play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54 on 2 February in Miami.
Raheem Mostert ran in four touchdowns as the 49ers took control, with the Packers, who trailed 27-0 at half-time, scoring two Aaron Jones touchdowns and another from Jace Sternberger.
The Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship game earlier on Sunday to secure a first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years.
This will be the 49ers' first Super Bowl since 2013 when they lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans.
The 49ers have won it five times, but their last success came 25 years ago when they beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26 in Super Bowl 29, which was also held in Miami.
It has been a remarkable turnaround for Kyle Shanahan's side, who had a 4-12 record in the 2018 regular season, compared to 13-3 in this campaign.
They had thrashed Green Bay 37-8 in week 12 in November and were completely dominant in the first half against the Packers at Levi's Stadium.
Mostert's first touchdown saw him sprint in from 36 yards, before Robbie Gould's huge 54-yard field goal gave the hosts a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter.
Two further scores from Mostert - from nine and 18 yards - gave the 49ers a 27-0 lead and meant he became the first player in NFL history with 150+ rush yards and three rush touchdowns in a single half of a playoff game.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found Jones for a nine-yard touchdown early in the third, but Mostert soon ran in from 22 yards for his fourth touchdown - the most from any player in an NFC Championship match.
Jones bundled over from one yard for his second touchdown of the day for the Packers, who then missed a two-point conversion attempt when Davante Adams could not hold on.
However, Rodgers' eight-yard pass to Jace Sternberger brought the Packers to within 14 points after a 65-yard pass to Davante Adams had set up the chance.
The Packers were aiming to reach their first Super Bowl since beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl 45 in February 2011 but could not do enough to complete a fightback against the 49ers, with Gould's 42-yard field goal sealing the home victory.
"I just woke up like it was any other game," said Mostert of his stellar display.
"It was just one of those games where once we all got in the groove we were like 'Hey, let's keep it riding, keep it rolling' and that's what we did."
Mahomes shines as the Chiefs fight back to win
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns and ran in another as the Chiefs overcame an early 10-point deficit with 28 unanswered points to beat the Titans.
Tennessee had previously upset New England and Baltimore in the play-offs.
Kansas City were slow starters again, just like last week when they fell 24-0 behind before beating Houston 51-31, and they twice went 10 points behind in a near perfectly executed game plan from the Titans, combined with more sloppy play and penalties from the hosts.
Tyreek Hill scored on an eight-yard jet sweep either side of a Derrick Henry run and a touchdown catch from Titans lineman Dennis Kelly - who became the heaviest player ever to catch a play-off touchdown pass in history.
Mahomes then took over with two quick scores that have become his trademark - first firing a 20-yard strike to Hill before taking off himself for a breath-taking 27-yard scoring run that saw him evade a couple of tacklers before out-muscling a couple more and driving into the end zone.
The Titans had dominated first-half possession and Kansas City had made the very most of their time with the ball, but in the second half Kansas City produced more prolonged attacks as they chewed up over seven minutes when scoring their fourth touchdown of the game.
Damien Williams ran in the score from three yards out to cap a 13-play drive covering 73 yards.
Far from sitting on their lead, Kansas City kept pressing and Mahomes unleashed a 60-yard throw to Sammy Watkins to seal the game, despite a late consolation touchdown from Anthony Firkser.
After the Chiefs fell at the same hurdle at home last season against the Patriots, this time they saw out the contest to claim the AFC Championship title and book their place in Miami for Super Bowl 54 on 2 February.
Kansas City appeared in the first ever Super Bowl and last took part in the big game in Super Bowl IV in 1970 - with their return to the NFL finale representing the biggest gap in Super Bowl appearances in history.
"It's amazing and to do it at Arrowhead as well," said Mahomes.
"We're not done yet, we're going to do it. This is awesome, we go out every day and you see the work coach [Andy] Reid does.
"We're going to the Super Bowl and going to play our best football."


bbc--2020-01-19--Messi strike gives new Barcelona coach Setien win on debut

Lionel Messi 's second-half strike against 10-man Granada gave new coach Quique Setien a winning start at Barcelona , but it was not a convincing display by the La Liga champions .
Barca had more than 80 % of the possession , but the build-up was often slow and ponderous at the Camp Nou .
Setien 's tactics for Barcelona 's attack was to try to go through the middle of the backline , but more often than not they were suffocated by a well-drilled defence .
That defence lost a man when German Sanchez was shown a second yellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Messi , and seven minutes later Barcelona were ahead .
The home side persisted with the tactic of going through the middle as the Argentine linked up with Antoine Griezmann ; he found Arturo Vidal , whose drag-back teed up Messi to stroke home .
It was a moment of vintage Barcelona , and the win puts them back on top of La Liga - ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference .
Setien celebrated enthusiastically after the goal and on the final whistle , six days after replacing Ernesto Valverde at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who signed a two-and-a-half-year deal , had been out of work since he left Real Betis in the summer .
He enhanced his reputation at the Seville side by leading them to sixth place and qualification for the Europa League .
Barcelona created very few other good chances .
Teenager Ansu Fati , who started in a front three with Messi and Griezmann , had two early efforts , one of which resulted in a superb save from Rui Silva .
And in the second half Messi 's low strike struck the side-netting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defending , but a brief spell after the break saw them go close to scoring when Yan Eteki 's firm low strike came off the post .
Barcelona 's next match is a Copa del Rey quarter-final match at Ibiza on Wednesday .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Lionel Messi was often crowded out by a disciplined Granada defence
Lionel Messi's second-half strike against 10-man Granada gave new coach Quique Setien a winning start at Barcelona, but it was not a convincing display by the La Liga champions.
Barca had more than 80% of the possession, but the build-up was often slow and ponderous at the Camp Nou. Setien's tactics for Barcelona's attack was to try to go through the middle of the backline, but more often than not they were suffocated by a well-drilled defence.
That defence lost a man when German Sanchez was shown a second yellow in the 69th minute for a foul on Messi, and seven minutes later Barcelona were ahead.
The home side persisted with the tactic of going through the middle as the Argentine linked up with Antoine Griezmann; he found Arturo Vidal, whose drag-back teed up Messi to stroke home.
It was a moment of vintage Barcelona, and the win puts them back on top of La Liga - ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference.
Setien celebrated enthusiastically after the goal and on the final whistle, six days after replacing Ernesto Valverde at the Catalan club.
The 61-year-old, who signed a two-and-a-half-year deal, had been out of work since he left Real Betis in the summer. He enhanced his reputation at the Seville side by leading them to sixth place and qualification for the Europa League.
Barcelona created very few other good chances. Teenager Ansu Fati, who started in a front three with Messi and Griezmann, had two early efforts, one of which resulted in a superb save from Rui Silva. And in the second half Messi's low strike struck the side-netting.
Granada spent most of the match defending, but a brief spell after the break saw them go close to scoring when Yan Eteki's firm low strike came off the post.
Barcelona's next match is a Copa del Rey quarter-final match at Ibiza on Wednesday.


bbc--2020-01-19--Root takes four wickets to put England on brink of victory

Captain Joe Root took four wickets to push England closer to victory on the fourth day of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth .
Root 's best figures in Test cricket left the home side 102-6 following on in their second innings , still 188 short of making England bat again .
In all , the tourists took 10-103 across the day , a superb bowling performance which began with claiming the final four wickets of the South Africa first innings in the first 28 deliveries of the morning session .
Stuart Broad grabbed three wickets without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played some awful strokes to add only one to their overnight 208-6 .
Following a three-hour rain delay , South Africa showed some resistance , albeit with the scoreboard barely advancing .
After Mark Wood struck twice , captain Faf du Plessis at least survived 123 balls for his 36 .
He would ultimately become the fourth victim of Root 's off-spin , the skipper putting England on the brink of going 2-1 up with one Test to play .
Their main obstacle to securing the series lead seems to be the weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Reaction from day four in Port Elizabeth The first day of this match was evenly contested , but since then England have been in control , their dominance never more complete than a Sunday on which South Africa almost surrendered .
From 291 behind overnight , South Africa had a realistic chance of avoiding the follow-on .
If they had , given the weather , their chances of escaping with a draw would have been greatly enhanced .
Instead , their batting veered from reckless in the morning to virtually shotless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In damp , grey and windy conditions , Broad and Sam Curran first used the second new ball to run through the lower order .
It meant England enforced the follow-on for the first time since defeating West Indies at Edgbaston in 2017 .
After Root 's haul , England may have been able to take the extra half-hour had Dom Sibley held an incredible attempt or Ben Stokes taken a much more straightforward chance to catch Vernon Philander , both off Wood .
Instead , they must return on Monday and hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bowl himself was no desperate measure , rather an attacking move on a pitch that has aided the spinners throughout .
Bowling round the wicket , Root fired in his off-breaks , with any turn challenging the pads and the inside edge of the right-handers .
Collectively , South Africa played him appallingly and , helped by some excellent catching , Root returned the best figures by an England captain in 36 years .
Pieter Malan was lbw to one that straightened , then the utterly befuddled Rassie van der Dussen was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg .
Wood brilliantly leapt at point to hold Quinton de Kock 's second loose shot of the day before Pope took another short-leg catch to end Du Plessis ' resistance .
It is just over four years to the day since Broad took 5-1 in 31 deliveries to bowl England to victory against the same opponents .
While his Sunday burst is not yet match-winning , it gave England much more time than they could have imagined to bowl South Africa out again .
With his sixth ball of the day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needless drive and , in the following over , Curran bowled De Kock , who was playing a stroke even worse than Philander 's .
In his next over , Broad bowled Keshav Maharaj via a bottom edge off an ugly pull , before Kagiso Rabada tamely patted to mid-off .
After the rain , when Wood 's extreme pace accounted for Dean Elgar and Zubayr Hamza , there was a real chance that South Africa would subside again .
They were at least steadied by Du Plessis , who at one point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Maharaj ate up more than 10 overs at the end of the day , meaning the Proteas will start Monday as they did Sunday , with four wickets in hand .
Any sort of repeat will mean that the weather is not a factor .
England pace bowler Mark Wood told the TMS podcast : `` It has been an amazing day .
This morning no-one saw that four wickets for one run .
On playing for England for the first time since the World Cup final : `` Six and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a long time .
When I bowl a ball and see the stump go flying it is one of the best feelings you can get .
It makes those hard times worth it .
There are still times now I have my fingers crossed hoping to wake up in the morning and everything is going to be alright . ''
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew : `` The way South Africa went about their batting this morning was a complete horror story .
Awful , awful shots - stumps flying everywhere .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there . ''
Former England pace bowler Matthew Hoggard on The Cricket Social : `` England were totally dominant - aided and abetted by South Africa .
They have gifted wickets to England .
The amount of trouble that Joe Root has caused , coming round the wicket , is a mystery .
I ca n't understand how they have n't come up with a plan to counteract that . ''
Former England coach Peter Moores : `` A fantastic day for England .
The game has been in fast-forward all day - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Africa did n't know whether to stick or twist .
England are in a fantastic position to go 2-1 up in the series . ''
South Africa coach Mark Boucher on Sky Sports : `` Mentally the guys were switched on .
It 's about understanding the situation .
Every side has its breaking point .
Today we broke pretty early . ''

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Ollie Pope's fine catch gave Joe Root one of his four wickets
Third Test, Port Elizabeth, (day four of five): England 499-9 dec (Pope 135*, Stokes 120; Maharaj 5-180) South Africa 209 (Bess 5-51) & 102-6 (Root 4-31) South Africa trail by 188 runs Scorecard
Captain Joe Root took four wickets to push England closer to victory on the fourth day of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Root's best figures in Test cricket left the home side 102-6 following on in their second innings, still 188 short of making England bat again.
In all, the tourists took 10-103 across the day, a superb bowling performance which began with claiming the final four wickets of the South Africa first innings in the first 28 deliveries of the morning session.
Stuart Broad grabbed three wickets without conceding a run as the home side played some awful strokes to add only one to their overnight 208-6.
Following a three-hour rain delay, South Africa showed some resistance, albeit with the scoreboard barely advancing.
After Mark Wood struck twice, captain Faf du Plessis at least survived 123 balls for his 36.
He would ultimately become the fourth victim of Root's off-spin, the skipper putting England on the brink of going 2-1 up with one Test to play.
Their main obstacle to securing the series lead seems to be the weather, with more rain forecast for Monday.
England dominate meek Proteas
The first day of this match was evenly contested, but since then England have been in control, their dominance never more complete than a Sunday on which South Africa almost surrendered.
From 291 behind overnight, South Africa had a realistic chance of avoiding the follow-on. If they had, given the weather, their chances of escaping with a draw would have been greatly enhanced.
Instead, their batting veered from reckless in the morning to virtually shotless for the rest of the day.
In damp, grey and windy conditions, Broad and Sam Curran first used the second new ball to run through the lower order.
It meant England enforced the follow-on for the first time since defeating West Indies at Edgbaston in 2017.
After Root's haul, England may have been able to take the extra half-hour had Dom Sibley held an incredible attempt or Ben Stokes taken a much more straightforward chance to catch Vernon Philander, both off Wood.
Instead, they must return on Monday and hope that the weather holds.
Root rolls England on
Root choosing to bowl himself was no desperate measure, rather an attacking move on a pitch that has aided the spinners throughout.
Bowling round the wicket, Root fired in his off-breaks, with any turn challenging the pads and the inside edge of the right-handers.
Collectively, South Africa played him appallingly and, helped by some excellent catching, Root returned the best figures by an England captain in 36 years.
Pieter Malan was lbw to one that straightened, then the utterly befuddled Rassie van der Dussen was acrobatically held by Ollie Pope at short leg.
Wood brilliantly leapt at point to hold Quinton de Kock's second loose shot of the day before Pope took another short-leg catch to end Du Plessis' resistance.
Broad burst sets up victory push
Dean Elgar was bowled by Mark Wood to become the first wicket to fall in the second innings
It is just over four years to the day since Broad took 5-1 in 31 deliveries to bowl England to victory against the same opponents.
While his Sunday burst is not yet match-winning, it gave England much more time than they could have imagined to bowl South Africa out again.
With his sixth ball of the day, Broad nipped one back through Philander's needless drive and, in the following over, Curran bowled De Kock, who was playing a stroke even worse than Philander's.
In his next over, Broad bowled Keshav Maharaj via a bottom edge off an ugly pull, before Kagiso Rabada tamely patted to mid-off.
After the rain, when Wood's extreme pace accounted for Dean Elgar and Zubayr Hamza, there was a real chance that South Africa would subside again.
They were at least steadied by Du Plessis, who at one point went 54 balls without scoring.
Philander and Maharaj ate up more than 10 overs at the end of the day, meaning the Proteas will start Monday as they did Sunday, with four wickets in hand. Any sort of repeat will mean that the weather is not a factor.
'South Africa horror story'
England pace bowler Mark Wood told the TMS podcast: "It has been an amazing day. This morning no-one saw that four wickets for one run.
On playing for England for the first time since the World Cup final: "Six and a bit months since July, it has been a long time. When I bowl a ball and see the stump go flying it is one of the best feelings you can get. It makes those hard times worth it. There are still times now I have my fingers crossed hoping to wake up in the morning and everything is going to be alright."
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew: "The way South Africa went about their batting this morning was a complete horror story. Awful, awful shots - stumps flying everywhere. There was no appetite for a fight there."
Former England pace bowler Matthew Hoggard on The Cricket Social: "England were totally dominant - aided and abetted by South Africa. They have gifted wickets to England. The amount of trouble that Joe Root has caused, coming round the wicket, is a mystery. I can't understand how they haven't come up with a plan to counteract that."
Former England coach Peter Moores: "A fantastic day for England. The game has been in fast-forward all day - it has been classic scoreboard pressure. South Africa didn't know whether to stick or twist. England are in a fantastic position to go 2-1 up in the series."
South Africa coach Mark Boucher on Sky Sports: "Mentally the guys were switched on. It's about understanding the situation. Every side has its breaking point. Today we broke pretty early."


bbc--2020-01-19--'It's inevitable' - McGregor targets Nurmagomedov rematch

Conor McGregor said a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov was `` inevitable '' after his knockout win over Donald 'Cowboy ' Cerrone at UFC 246 .
McGregor made his comeback in style , taking just 40 seconds to stop the American , 36 , in Las Vegas , USA .
It was the Irishman 's first fight since losing to Nurmagomedov in October 2018 .
`` That rematch will happen , '' said McGregor , 31 .
`` Look at the shape I was in in this camp compared with the last .
It 's non-comparable . ''
McGregor 's defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in almost two years - and his first fight since losing a boxing match to Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 .
After McGregor 's comeback win , Mayweather hinted on social media that he would come out of retirement for a rematch and , moments later , the undefeated American , 42 , posted an image saying `` Mayweather McGregor 2020 '' .
Since beating McGregor , Nurmagomedov remains undefeated .
The 31-year-old Russian is scheduled to face Tony Ferguson of the United States on 18 April at UFC 249 , although the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's not the be all and end all , '' added McGregor , who said March was an option for his next fight .
`` I 'll focus on my skills and my training and then carry on .
`` The 'who ' does not matter , the division does not matter .
It 's just a case of keeping myself in shape and focused , and I 'll take it as it comes .
I felt energetic , fresh .
I wanted to be in there . ''
UFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McGregor and Nurmagomedov would be `` the biggest fight in the sport 's history '' .
`` Conor McGregor looked ridiculous , '' said White after the Las Vegas bout .
`` Nobody saw that coming , nobody .
I was blown away .
`` Going into the Khabib fight , Conor had a lot of personal stuff , some stuff self-inflicted .
He had injuries .
He has been obsessed with getting that rematch because he knows that he was n't 100 % right .
`` With how Khabib won the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we 're looking at [ Marvin ] Hagler- [ Thomas ] Hearns , we 're looking at [ Muhammad ] Ali- [ George ] Foreman , Ali- [ Joe ] Frazier .
`` This is a massive fight with global appeal .
It 's the fight that you make .
It 's the fight that makes sense .
Khabib versus Conor is the biggest fight in the sport 's history . ''
McGregor was the first UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously and his comprehensive win over Cerrone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knockouts at featherweight , lightweight and now welterweight .
He struck Cerrone with his shoulder in the clinch before landing a head kick that set up the finish , with McGregor landing a flurry of punches after his opponent dropped to his knees .
`` I just went out confident , '' added McGregor .
`` When we separated [ after the shoulder blow ] and I saw the busted nose , I thought : 'Lovely , happy days . '
`` I knew Donald was planning to kick me in the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head-kick knockouts , so I was happy to land a kick on Donald myself .
`` It 's such a wild game and a psychological rollercoaster .
It 's worth every penny this business .
It 's a good buzz . ''
Cerrone , nicknamed 'Cowboy ' , expected McGregor to make a fast start but not to be caught by his shoulder .
`` He got me right away and distorted me , '' said the 51-fight veteran .
`` I 've never seen anything like that .
He caught me way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nose , it started bleeding , then he stepped back and head-kicked me .
I was like : 'Oh , man , this happened this fast . '
I got my ass whipped early . ''
Cerrone looked like he had been hit by a truck .
That was exactly what Conor wanted to do .
You could see from the get-go he wanted to get that left hand going , and once Cowboy threw that high kick - which we all agreed was one of his best weapons - he countered with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to the finish .
There was no dry ice here tonight , no big emphatic ring walk [ as there was against Nurmagomedov ] .
It was all business .
He got in there and got the job done .
Now the bravado can come back .
Jorge Masvidal , Kamaru Usman and a few others were pulling their faces cageside .
But they 're cageside for a reason - they all want the Conor fight .
And right now , the power is back in the hands of Conor McGregor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ next .

McGregor says UFC win over Cerrone was 'psychological rollercoaster'
Conor McGregor said a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov was "inevitable" after his knockout win over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246.
McGregor made his comeback in style, taking just 40 seconds to stop the American, 36, in Las Vegas, USA.
It was the Irishman's first fight since losing to Nurmagomedov in October 2018.
"That rematch will happen," said McGregor, 31. "Look at the shape I was in in this camp compared with the last. It's non-comparable."
McGregor's defeat by Nurmagomedov was his first UFC bout in almost two years - and his first fight since losing a boxing match to Floyd Mayweather in August 2017.
After McGregor's comeback win, Mayweather hinted on social media that he would come out of retirement for a rematch with the Irishman. However, moments later, the 42-year-old undefeated American posted an image saying "Mayweather Nurmagomedov 2020".
Since beating McGregor, Nurmagomedov remains undefeated. The 31-year-old Russian is scheduled to face Tony Ferguson of the United States on 18 April at UFC 249, although the pair have already had four bouts postponed.
"It's not the be all and end all," added McGregor, who said March was an option for his next fight. "I'll focus on my skills and my training and then carry on.
"The 'who' does not matter, the division does not matter. It's just a case of keeping myself in shape and focused, and I'll take it as it comes. I felt energetic, fresh. I wanted to be in there."
UFC president Dana White believes a rematch between McGregor and Nurmagomedov would be "the biggest fight in the sport's history".
"Conor McGregor looked ridiculous," said White after the Las Vegas bout. "Nobody saw that coming, nobody. I was blown away.
"Going into the Khabib fight, Conor had a lot of personal stuff, some stuff self-inflicted. He had injuries. He has been obsessed with getting that rematch because he knows that he wasn't 100% right.
"With how Khabib won the first fight and how famous he's become, we're looking at [Marvin] Hagler-[Thomas] Hearns, we're looking at [Muhammad] Ali-[George] Foreman, Ali-[Joe] Frazier.
"This is a massive fight with global appeal. It's the fight that you make. It's the fight that makes sense. Khabib versus Conor is the biggest fight in the sport's history."
McGregor was the first UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously and his comprehensive win over Cerrone saw him become the first to claim knockouts at featherweight, lightweight and now welterweight.
He struck Cerrone with his shoulder in the clinch before landing a head kick that set up the finish, with McGregor landing a flurry of punches after his opponent dropped to his knees.
"I just went out confident," added McGregor. "When we separated [after the shoulder blow] and I saw the busted nose, I thought: 'Lovely, happy days.'
"I knew Donald was planning to kick me in the head and add to his resume of most head-kick knockouts, so I was happy to land a kick on Donald myself.
"It's such a wild game and a psychological rollercoaster. It's worth every penny this business. It's a good buzz."
Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone holds the records for most wins (23), finishes (16) and post-fight bonuses (18) in UFC history
Cerrone, nicknamed 'Cowboy', expected McGregor to make a fast start but not to be caught by his shoulder.
"He got me right away and distorted me," said the 51-fight veteran. "I've never seen anything like that. He caught me way off guard.
"He busted my nose, it started bleeding, then he stepped back and head-kicked me. I was like: 'Oh, man, this happened this fast.' I got my ass whipped early."
Analysis
Nick Peet, MMA journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live
Cerrone looked like he had been hit by a truck. That was exactly what Conor wanted to do.
You could see from the get-go he wanted to get that left hand going, and once Cowboy threw that high kick - which we all agreed was one of his best weapons - he countered with one straight away. That's what led to the finish.
There was no dry ice here tonight, no big emphatic ring walk [as there was against Nurmagomedov]. It was all business. He got in there and got the job done. Now the bravado can come back.
Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman and a few others were pulling their faces cageside. But they're cageside for a reason - they all want the Conor fight. And right now, the power is back in the hands of Conor McGregor. He will now choose what he does next.


bbc--2020-01-20--New China virus: Number of cases jumps as infection spreads to Beijing

The number of people infected with a new virus in China tripled over the weekend , with the outbreak spreading from Wuhan to other major cities .
Wuhan reported 136 new cases of the respiratory illness .
The capital Beijing reported two cases , while Shenzhen confirmed one .
Total known infections now exceed 200 , and three people have died .
The sharp uptick in cases comes as millions of Chinese prepare to travel for the Lunar New Year holidays .
Health officials have identified the infection , which first appeared in Wuhan in December , as being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has led to an outbreak of viral pneumonia , but much about it remains unknown .
Although the outbreak is believed to have originated from a market , officials and scientists are yet to determine exactly how it has been spreading .
• Mystery Chinese virus : How worried should we be ?
South Korea reported its first confirmed case of the virus on Monday , following two in Thailand and one in Japan .
The outbreak has revived memories of the Sars virus - also a coronavirus - that killed 774 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries , mostly in Asia .
Analysis of the genetic code of the new virus shows it is more closely related to Sars than any other human coronavirus .
Experts in the UK told the BBC the number of people infected could still be far greater than official figures suggest , with estimates closer to 1,700 .
What we know about the virus • 2019-nCoV , as it 's been labelled , is understood to be a new strain of coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans • Coronaviruses are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six ( the new one would make it seven ) are known to infect people • Scientists believe an animal source is `` the most likely primary source '' but that some human-to-human transmission has occurred • Signs of infection include respiratory symptoms , fever , cough , shortness of breath and breathing difficulties • People are being advised to avoid `` unprotected '' contact with live animals , thoroughly cook meat and eggs , and avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms Who has been infected ?
Authorities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 million that has been at the heart of the outbreak , on Monday said 136 new cases had been confirmed over the weekend , with a third person dying of the virus .
There had previously been only 62 confirmed cases in the city .
As of late Sunday , officials said 170 people in Wuhan were still being treated in hospital , including nine in critical condition .
Health officials in Beijing 's Daxing district meanwhile said two people who had travelled to Wuhan were treated for pneumonia linked to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tech hub close to Hong Kong , officials said a 66-year-old man showed symptoms of the virus following a trip to visit relatives in Wuhan .
Eight others in Shenzhen have been quarantined and are under observation to determine if they have the virus .
Four cases have been confirmed abroad - all of them involving people who are either from Wuhan or have visited the city .
In South Korea , the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a 35-year-old Chinese woman was suffering from a fever and respiratory problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put into isolation and treated at a local hospital .
The World Health Organization said it was currently not recommending restrictions on travel or trade , but was providing guidance to countries preparing for any outbreak .
Airports in Singapore , Hong Kong and the Japanese capital Tokyo have been screening air passengers from Wuhan , and US authorities last week announced similar measures at three major airports in San Francisco , Los Angeles and New York .
What are the Chinese authorities saying ?
How China is responding to the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was widely criticised for initially covering up the Sars crisis in late 2002 and early 2003 .
On Monday , Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time publicly addressed the outbreak , saying that the virus must be `` resolutely contained '' .
The foreign ministry , meanwhile , said China was providing `` timely information about the disease '' and would `` work with all parties to deal with the virus '' .
State media has been urging citizens not to panic and on Sunday the National Health Commission said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controllable '' although close monitoring was needed .
It said there had been no cases of the virus spreading from one person to another , but that it had instead crossed the species barrier and come from infected animals at a seafood and wildlife market in Wuhan .
However the WHO said it believed there had been `` some limited human-to-human transmission occurring between close contacts '' .
`` As more… cases are identified and more analysis undertaken , we will get a clearer picture of disease severity and transmission patterns , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the rise in cases in China was a result of `` increased searching and testing for [ the virus ] among people sick with respiratory illness '' .
What impact could Lunar New Year have ?
From Friday , most Chinese will begin their week-long Lunar New Year holidays .
It 's a time when hundreds of millions travel around China to visit family , raising fears that authorities will not be able to adequately monitor further spread of the disease .
Wuhan is a transport hub and authorities there have for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at airports , and train and bus stations .
Those showing signs of fever have been registered , given masks and taken to hospitals and clinics .
Authorities say they will now also be screening everyone leaving the city .
At Beijing 's central railway station , some travellers donned masks but did not appear overly concerned about the virus .
`` Watching the news , I do feel a little worried .
But I have n't taken precautionary measures beyond wearing regular masks , '' Li Yang , a 28-year-old account manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told the AFP news agency .
But the tone in Chinese social media , where the outbreak has been a top trending topic , was different .
`` Who knows how many people who have been to Wuhan may be unaware that they have already been infected ? ''
one Weibo user said .
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Authorities in Wuhan, a central Chinese city of 11 million that has been at the heart of the outbreak, on Monday said 136 new cases had been confirmed over the weekend, with a third person dying of the virus. There had previously been only 62 confirmed cases in the city.


bbc--2020-01-20--Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

China , one of the world 's biggest users of plastic , has unveiled a major plan to reduce single-use plastics across the country .
Non-degradable bags will be banned in major cities by the end of 2020 and in all cities and towns by 2022 .
The restaurant industry will also be banned from using single-use straws by the end of 2020 .
China has for years been struggling to deal with the rubbish its 1.4 billion citizens generate .
The country 's largest rubbish dump - the size of around 100 football fields - is already full , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 alone , China collected 215 million tonnes of urban household waste .
But national figures for recycling are not available .
China produced 60 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2010 , followed by the US at 38 million tonnes , according to online publication Our World in Data based at the University of Oxford .
The research was published in 2018 and said the `` relative global picture is similar in projections up to 2025 '' .
The National Development and Reform Commission on Sunday issued the new policy , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Plastic bags will be banned across all cities and towns in 2022 , though markets selling fresh produce will be exempt until 2025 .
The production and sale of plastic bags that are less than 0.025mm thick will also be banned .
The restaurant industry must reduce the use of single-use plastic items by 30 % .
Hotels have been told that they must not offer free single-use plastic items by 2025 .
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This is n't China 's first campaign against the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned retailers from giving out free plastic bags , and banned the production of ultra-thin plastic bags .
And in 2017 , China - once the world 's largest importer of plastic waste - announced that it would ban the import of foreign plastic waste .
China is not the only country in Asia that has cracked down against single-use plastics .
Thailand announced earlier this year that single-use plastic bags would be banned in major stores , with a complete ban across the entire country in 2021 .
Indonesia 's capital Jakarta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department stores , supermarkets and traditional markets by June 2020 .
The Indonesian island of Bali has also banned single-use plastic .
Separately , Malaysia has sent back 150 shipping containers of illegally imported plastic waste back to their countries of origin .
`` [ We ] will take the necessary steps to ensure that Malaysia does not become the garbage dump of the world , '' Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin said on Monday .
She added that there were plans to send back further containers in the near future .
Wealthier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malaysia since 2018 , but officials say they are struggling to cope with the amount that is being brought in illegally .

Now Beijing has amended its law to help timber-producing countries trying to tackle corruption in forestry. It says it aims to protect forestry resources and supports a ban on the cutting of natural forests.


bbc--2020-01-20--Harry and Meghan: No other option but to step back, says duke

The Duke of Sussex has said he is `` taking a leap of faith '' in stepping back from being a senior royal , saying `` there really was no other option '' .
Speaking at an event on Sunday evening , Prince Harry said he and Meghan had hoped to continue serving the Queen , but without public funding .
`` Unfortunately , that was n't possible , '' he said .
It was his first speech since the couple said they wanted to stand down from being full-time working royals .
The prince said he had found `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoped for all my life '' with Meghan , but he wanted to make it clear they were `` not walking away '' .
`` The UK is my home and a place that I love , that will never change , '' he said .
Prince Harry said it was a sign of the pressures he was feeling that he would `` step my family back from all I have ever known '' in search of `` a more peaceful life '' .
Earlier this month , Prince Harry and Meghan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'senior ' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent '' .
On Saturday Buckingham Palace announced that from the spring they will stop using their HRH titles and withdraw from royal duties , including official military appointments .
On Monday Prince Harry was pictured arriving at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London , where he was expected to hold a number of private meetings .
• Harry 's speech in full on his royal future • Harry and Meghan : What we know so far • How could the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a fund-raising reception in central London for Sentebale , the charity he co-founded which helps children living with HIV in southern Africa , he said : `` I can only imagine what you may have heard and perhaps read over the past few weeks .
`` So I want you to hear the truth from me as much as I can share , not as a prince or a duke but as Harry . ''
During his address , the prince said he would always have `` the utmost respect for my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our hope was to continue serving the Queen , the Commonwealth , and my military associations , but without public funding .
Unfortunately , that was n't possible , '' he said .
`` I 've accepted this , knowing that it does n't change who I am or how committed I am . ''
Prince Harry and Meghan have both spoken about the difficulties of royal life and media attention , with the duke saying he feared his wife would fall victim to `` the same powerful forces '' that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told the audience at the reception for Sentebale , which he founded to continue Princess Diana 's legacy in supporting those with HIV and Aids , that he felt they took him `` under your wing '' after she died .
`` You 've looked out for me for so long , but the media is a powerful force , and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us , '' he said .
As part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Queen , senior royals , and the couple , Harry and Meghan agreed they will no longer formally represent the monarch .
However , the statement by Buckingham Palace said they would continue to maintain their private patronages and associations .
Prince Harry said in his speech that he and Meghan `` will continue to lead a life of service '' .
`` I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes , charities and military communities that are so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Johnny Hornby , chairman of Sentebale , said the new arrangements would not affect the prince 's work for the charity .
`` We do n't need - from Sentebale 's perspective - his title , we just need his time and his passion , '' he told the BBC .
There are two big messages in this speech .
The first is to deal with the `` Meghan myth '' - the idea that the Duchess of Sussex is at the root of the couple 's desire to lead a different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months '' of discussions over how to deal with the challenges of `` many years '' ; he 's making it clear that he was unhappy with his role long before Meghan entered his life And he talks about the decision that `` I '' made , a decision `` I '' did not make lightly .
He stresses that this was his call , though it was clearly one that they came to together .
The second message is that he wanted to continue in some sort of a royal role ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was n't possible . ''
Both sides - the Sussexes and the Palace - thought at the beginning of negotiations that such a half-in , half-out role might be possible .
But the tension between a royal life and an independent life was too great ; the contradictions and possible conflicts of interest were too many .
Harry may or may not believe that to be true .
But he wants to let people know that his desire , at least , was to continue to serve .
Former Liberal Democrat MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a critical book about the Royal Family , said the public could end up paying for part of the Prince of Wales ' ongoing financial support for his son .
Mr Baker told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that the Queen already offset support for family members against the tax bill for the Duchy of Lancaster , the sovereign 's estate .
Much of Prince Harry 's funding comes from his father 's estate , the Duchy of Cornwall .
Mr Baker called for Prince Charles to say how he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be no loss to the taxpayer through a reduction in his tax liability .
The former MP also called for the Commons public accounts committee to investigate royal finances .
• Why Meghan and Harry have Canada in their sights • The big question Canadians have about royal move Journalist and royal author Robert Hardman said the agreement with the Queen meant the duke and duchess 's Sussex Royal brand , which they applied to trademark last year , is not `` sustainable '' .
`` The whole thrust of what has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't be trading on their royal credentials , '' he said .
In Prince Harry 's speech , posted on the couple 's Instagram account , he said that when he and Meghan were married `` we were excited , we were hopeful , and we were here to serve '' .
`` For those reasons , it brings me great sadness that it has come to this .
`` The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many months of talks after so many years of challenges and I know I have n't always got it right , but as far as this goes there really was no other option . ''
The couple said they plan to divide their time between the UK and Canada , after they spent six weeks on Vancouver Island with their son Archie over Christmas .
The prince told attendees it was a `` privilege ... to feel your excitement for our son Archie , who saw snow for the first time the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
The duchess is currently staying on Canada 's west coast with her son , after briefly returning to the UK earlier this month .
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bbc--2020-01-20--Trump impeachment: What's Ukraine got to do with it?

The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is about to begin .
While all the wrangling between Democrats and @ @ @ @ @ been based exclusively in Washington , the reason Mr Trump has been impeached lies thousands @ @ @ @ @ continent .
Paul Adams , BBC diplomatic correspondent , has been to Ukraine to find @ @ @ @ @ closely-linked to the Trump trial .

The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is about to begin.
While all the wrangling between Democrats and Republicans over this case has been based exclusively in Washington, the reason Mr Trump has been impeached lies thousands of miles away on another continent.
Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent, has been to Ukraine to find out why it is so closely-linked to the Trump trial.
Hear more: The Inquiry: Why does Ukraine have such a corruption problem?