bbc--2020-11-18--Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: US to drop charges against Mexican ex-minister

It said the US had taken the decision to seek dismissal of charges `` in recognition of the strong law @ @ @ @ @ the United States , and in the interests of demonstrating our united front against all @ @ @ @ @

US Attorney General William Barr and his Mexican counterpart, Alejandro Gertz, issued a joint statement on Tuesday saying that "the US Department of Justice has made the decision to seek dismissal of the US criminal charges against former Secretary Cienfuegos, so that he may be investigated and, if appropriate, charged, under Mexican law".


bbc--2020-11-17--Kenya to probe baby stealers following BBC Africa Eye exposé

The investigation by BBC Africa Eye uncovered a trade in children stolen from vulnerable mothers living on the street , @ @ @ @ @ of illegal clinics dotted around Nairobi where babies are sold for as little as £300 @ @ @ @ @

The investigation by BBC Africa Eye uncovered a trade in children stolen from vulnerable mothers living on the street, as well as the existence of illegal clinics dotted around Nairobi where babies are sold for as little as £300 ($400).


bbc--2020-11-17--Russia moves to protect Putin from prosecution

His arch-critic Alexei Navalny tweeted : `` Why does Putin need an immunity law now ? ''
And then he @ @ @ @ @ step down of their own free will ? ''

His arch-critic Alexei Navalny tweeted: "Why does Putin need an immunity law now?" And then he asked: "Can dictators step down of their own free will?"


bbc--2020-11-17--Clashes between police and protesters in Bangkok

Police in Thailand have used tear gas and water cannon against pro-democracy protesters outside the country 's parliament .
Protesters @ @ @ @ @ ducks which they had planned to float along the river behind parliament whilst inside MPs @ @ @ @ @ 's Jonathan Head was at the protest

Police in Thailand have used tear gas and water cannon against pro-democracy protesters outside the country's parliament.
Protesters protected themselves with inflatable rubber ducks which they had planned to float along the river behind parliament whilst inside MPs discussed reform.
The BBC's Jonathan Head was at the protest


bbc--2020-11-17--British Airways to launch Covid testing trial for arrivals

The UK government has set up a taskforce to look at how tests could reduce the quarantine period for people @ @ @ @ @ but it says travellers would still need to isolate for a number of days .

The UK government has set up a taskforce to look at how tests could reduce the quarantine period for people flying to the UK, but it says travellers would still need to isolate for a number of days.


bbc--2020-11-17--Coronavirus: Five signs that show how bad El Paso's outbreak is

Data shows 1,120 El Paso residents are currently in hospital with the virus , and this number is expected to @ @ @ @ @ of all the Covid patients in hospital across the state of Texas , one in @ @ @ @ @ , according to the latest figures .
A total of 782 people are known to @ @ @

Data shows 1,120 El Paso residents are currently in hospital with the virus, and this number is expected to rise. That means that of all the Covid patients in hospital across the state of Texas, one in six is in El Paso, according to the latest figures. A total of 782 people are known to have died.


bbc--2020-11-17--US senators Sherrod Brown and Dan Sullivan clash over face masks in chamber

Two US senators have clashed over the wearing of face masks in the chamber .
Democrat Sherrod Brown asked Republican @ @ @ @ @ a mask while speaking .
Mr Sullivan agreed to , but retorted : `` I @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Two US senators have clashed over the wearing of face masks in the chamber.
Democrat Sherrod Brown asked Republican Dan Sullivan to put on a mask while speaking. Mr Sullivan agreed to, but retorted: "I don't need your instruction."


bbc--2020-11-17--World's only known white giraffe fitted with tracker to deter poachers

`` The giraffe 's grazing range has been blessed with good rains in the recent past and the abundant vegetation @ @ @ @ @ of the white male , '' he said .

"The giraffe's grazing range has been blessed with good rains in the recent past and the abundant vegetation bodes well for the future of the white male," he said.


bbc--2020-11-17--First privately owned spacecraft successfully delivers astronauts to ISS

Four astronauts travelling in the SpaceX Dragon capsule have arrived at the International Space Station ( ISS ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ achievement for private space travel .

Four astronauts travelling in the SpaceX Dragon capsule have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).
The mission is considered a landmark achievement for private space travel.
Read more: Dragon capsule docks with space station


bbc--2020-11-17--Zimbabwe water shortage: The community that gets water from a cemetery

The residents of Hopley , a large settlement in the south of Zimbabwe 's capital , Harare , have had @ @ @ @ @ ensure they have access to water .
As community wells dry up , people have @ @ @ @ @ well situated in a nearby graveyard .
Contamination , from embalming fluids and decomposition , @ @ @ @ @ experts saying rainfall will reduce a further 20 % , water sources like this might @ @ @ @ @ choice .

The residents of Hopley, a large settlement in the south of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, have had to take drastic measures to ensure they have access to water.
As community wells dry up, people have been forced to use a well situated in a nearby graveyard.
Contamination, from embalming fluids and decomposition, poses risks, but with experts saying rainfall will reduce a further 20%, water sources like this might be the community's only choice.
BBC Africa's Shingai Nyoka reports.
Filmed by Tendai Msiyazviriyo.


bbc--2020-11-17--Rupert Grint breaks Sir David Attenborough's Instagram record

Grint said he was `` here to introduce you all to Wednesday '' , the six-month-old girl his partner Georgia @ @ @ @ @ May .

Grint said he was "here to introduce you all to Wednesday", the six-month-old girl his partner Georgia Groome gave birth to in May.


bbc--2020-11-17--Shazam reveals most searched-for songs of all time

Apple 's hope was that the app would drive users to its streaming service , Apple Music .
The user @ @ @ @ @ insight into the music people were listening to , which could be used to influence @ @ @ @ @ on its homepage .

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bbc--2020-11-18--The loyalty oath keeping Rwandans abroad in check

`` I am certain the majority of people taking that oath did not believe it .
We were lying to @ @ @ @ @ back in Rwanda , '' said one person who was - according to our investigation @ @ @ @ @ , but who asked us not to reveal their name for fear of reprisals .

"I am certain the majority of people taking that oath did not believe it. We were lying to protect ourselves and our families back in Rwanda," said one person who was - according to our investigation - present at the ceremony, but who asked us not to reveal their name for fear of reprisals.


bbc--2020-11-18--'I can't let go of my remaining embryos'

Under the current guidelines , people can have their embryos stored for up to 10 years .
After that time @ @ @ @ @ what happens to them - either use them , donate them or , as the @ @ @ @ @ leave them to perish '' .

Under the current guidelines, people can have their embryos stored for up to 10 years. After that time, they have to decide what happens to them - either use them, donate them or, as the terminology describes it, "leave them to perish".


bbc--2020-11-17--Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: The long, medium, and short story

If the conflict intensifies , there are fears it could spill over into neighbouring countries .
There have already been @ @ @ @ @ Eritrea and 27,000 refugees fleeing to Sudan .

In the 1970s and 1980s their party, the TPLF, fought a war to seize control of the government from a military junta. The party succeeded, which is how it came to be the leading member of the coalition government that took power in 1991.


bbc--2020-11-17--Man City's Torres hits hat-trick as Spain humiliate woeful Germany

Last updated on .From the section Football Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored his first career hat-trick as Spain inflicted Germany 's heaviest competitive defeat and joined France in the four-team Nations League finals .
Rodri made it three with a guided header , and Torres slotted in a fourth before curling home the fifth .
Spain and France will be joined by either Belgium or Denmark from Group A2 and Italy , the Netherlands or Poland from Group A1 .
It was a game that Spain dominated from the off - having 70 % possession and 23 shots - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show .
His fast , intelligent movement and eye for a goal has impressed in the opening weeks of the season , and his performance here strengthened the idea that Manchester City may have got a bargain after only paying an initial £20m for his services .
His raw pace and trickery set up an incorrectly disallowed Morata goal , before he showed composure to set himself and volley home his first .
His second again demonstrated excellent technique , as he controlled a cross that was behind him before slotting underneath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for last as he superbly curled home from the edge of the area to take his international tally to four goals .
His performance will have delighted fans in the blue half of Manchester , with the man he replaced at City , Leroy Sane , completely ineffective for the Germans .
The only setbacks on a fantastic night for Spain were muscular injuries to captain Sergio Ramos and Sergio Canales .
But manager Luis Enrique said both injuries were `` of very little importance '' , adding `` it is not pleasant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major work to do Going into the game , Germany were unbeaten in 2020 , and in control of Group A4 .
They needed to avoid defeat to reach the finals and while that situation can sometimes lead to confusion about how to play , they were below par throughout .
They failed to register a single shot on target , with Serge Gnabry coming closest when his 22-yard effort rebounded off the bar in the dying moments .
It was a night filled with questionable tactical decisions , as Chelsea forward Timo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the middle in an uninspiring first-half performance .
Manager Joachim Low was given the chance to rebuild the side after elimination from the 2018 World Cup in the group stages , but with his side ranked 13th in the world , this performance suggests he has significant work to do before next year 's rearranged European Championship .
Low said he did n't `` know what really happened '' , but said he still trusts in the players .
He added : `` Today we saw that we are not as far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought and expected after the last games . ''

Last updated on .From the section Football
Ferran Torres has now scored eight goals for club and country this season
Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored his first career hat-trick as Spain inflicted Germany's heaviest competitive defeat and joined France in the four-team Nations League finals.
In a repeat of the Euro 2008 final, former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata headed in Spain's first goal, before Torres volleyed home emphatically.
Rodri made it three with a guided header, and Torres slotted in a fourth before curling home the fifth.
Mikel Oyarzabal's tap-in made it 6-0.
Spain and France will be joined by either Belgium or Denmark from Group A2 and Italy, the Netherlands or Poland from Group A1.
Summer bargain Torres shines
Torres had only previously scored one goal for Spain
It was a game that Spain dominated from the off - having 70% possession and 23 shots - but it was 20-year-old Torres who stole the show.
His fast, intelligent movement and eye for a goal has impressed in the opening weeks of the season, and his performance here strengthened the idea that Manchester City may have got a bargain after only paying an initial £20m for his services.
His raw pace and trickery set up an incorrectly disallowed Morata goal, before he showed composure to set himself and volley home his first.
His second again demonstrated excellent technique, as he controlled a cross that was behind him before slotting underneath Manuel Neuer.
He saved the best for last as he superbly curled home from the edge of the area to take his international tally to four goals.
His performance will have delighted fans in the blue half of Manchester, with the man he replaced at City, Leroy Sane, completely ineffective for the Germans.
The only setbacks on a fantastic night for Spain were muscular injuries to captain Sergio Ramos and Sergio Canales. But manager Luis Enrique said both injuries were "of very little importance", adding "it is not pleasant for the clubs".
Low has major work to do
Germany have won only three of their eight matches in 2020 - scoring 14 and conceding 17
Going into the game, Germany were unbeaten in 2020, and in control of Group A4.
They needed to avoid defeat to reach the finals and while that situation can sometimes lead to confusion about how to play, they were below par throughout.
They failed to register a single shot on target, with Serge Gnabry coming closest when his 22-yard effort rebounded off the bar in the dying moments.
It was a night filled with questionable tactical decisions, as Chelsea forward Timo Werner played wide left, with Gnabry through the middle in an uninspiring first-half performance.
Manager Joachim Low was given the chance to rebuild the side after elimination from the 2018 World Cup in the group stages, but with his side ranked 13th in the world, this performance suggests he has significant work to do before next year's rearranged European Championship.
Low said he didn't "know what really happened", but said he still trusts in the players.
He added: "Today we saw that we are not as far ahead in our development as we had thought and expected after the last games."


bbc--2020-11-17--France 4-2 Sweden: Olivier Giroud scores twice as Sweden are relegated

Last updated on .From the section European Football Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud moved closer to Thierry Henry 's goal-scoring record as France survived a late rally to relegate Sweden .
A deflected Viktor Claesson shot put Sweden ahead but Giroud 's double and a goal from full-back Benjamin Pavard turned things around .
Robin Quaison 's goal gave Sweden some hope but Kingsley Coman sealed the win .
Sweden will now drop into League B .
World champions France had already qualified for one of the four Nations League finals berths next year but went behind when Claesson 's long-range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giroud soon equalised , turning in a cross from Marcus Thuram , the son of 1998 World Cup-winner Lilian .
Thuram , who was making his first competitive start , then weaved into the area and found Bayern Munich right-back Pavard , who fired in .
Giroud added a third after the break from Kylian Mbappe 's cross , the Paris St-Germain striker getting an assist 70 seconds after coming on .
Quaison set up an exciting finale when he tapped in but as Sweden pushed everyone - including Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stoppage-time , France were able to clear and leave Coman to score into an empty net .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Olivier Giroud is now only seven goals behind France's all-time leading scorer Thierry Henry
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud moved closer to Thierry Henry's goal-scoring record as France survived a late rally to relegate Sweden.
Giroud netted in each half to move to 44 goals, seven behind the Arsenal legend's mark.
A deflected Viktor Claesson shot put Sweden ahead but Giroud's double and a goal from full-back Benjamin Pavard turned things around.
Robin Quaison's goal gave Sweden some hope but Kingsley Coman sealed the win.
Sweden will now drop into League B.
World champions France had already qualified for one of the four Nations League finals berths next year but went behind when Claesson's long-range strike went in off Raphael Varane.
Giroud soon equalised, turning in a cross from Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup-winner Lilian.
Thuram, who was making his first competitive start, then weaved into the area and found Bayern Munich right-back Pavard, who fired in.
Giroud added a third after the break from Kylian Mbappe's cross, the Paris St-Germain striker getting an assist 70 seconds after coming on.
Quaison set up an exciting finale when he tapped in but as Sweden pushed everyone - including Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen - up for a set-piece deep into stoppage-time, France were able to clear and leave Coman to score into an empty net.


bbc--2020-11-17--Thiem beats Nadal at ATP Finals and moves into semi-finals

Dominic Thiem became the first man to move into the last four of the ATP Finals event in London .
Nadal had two set points in the first-set tie-break but could not convert with Thiem eventually securing the win on his fifth match point .
Defending champion Tsitsipas survived a match point as he won 6-1 4-6 7-6 ( 8-6 ) in Tuesday 's other match of Group London 2020 .
Tsitsipas will play Nadal on Thursday with the winner joining Thiem in the semi-finals , while Rublev is eliminated after two defeats from two .
`` It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , '' said Thiem of his win over 20-time Grand Slam winner Nadal .
`` I was pretty lucky to get that first set after being 5-2 down in the tie-break .
`` I had the feeling that the match was a very high level .
The atmosphere would 've been unreal [ if fans were in the arena ] .
We put on a good show for those watching on television . ''
• None Alerts : Get tennis news sent to your phone Spanish second seed Nadal , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Thiem have brought the best out of each other on many occasions in recent years , with gripping matches at the Australian and US Opens , plus two French Open finals .
They did so again here over two hours and 25 minutes when the superb standard barely dropped .
It was such a shame that there was no crowd to enjoy the dazzling shot-making in a first set that went to a tie-break without a break point being created .
Nadal seemed set to take it when he led 5-2 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5-5 , a double fault handed the 34-year-old Spaniard a set point .
An uncharacteristic backhand into the middle of the net allowed the Austrian to escape and after Thiem saved another set point , he took his own first opportunity with an inside-out forehand winner .
The first break of the match went Nadal 's way in the seventh game of the second set but 27-year-old Thiem hit back straight away to level at 4-4 , before holding serve to put the pressure on the 20-time Grand Slam champion .
Nadal faltered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion three match points at 0-40 but the Spaniard won the next five points to hold , including a serve-volley at 15-40 that clipped the tape and dropped on his opponent 's side .
The set went into another tie-break and at 3-3 , a magnificent backhand winner saw Thiem seize the initiative with the victory secured when Nadal dragged a backhand wide .
It was Thiem 's seventh win in nine matches against top 10 players this year .
`` I think that today I played a little bit higher level than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe the best match from me since the restart of the tour and that makes me super happy , '' he added .
Nadal , who beat Rublev in straight sets in his opening match on Sunday , said the way he played against Thiem makes him feel confident for the rest of the tournament .
`` It has been a great match of tennis decided for a few small details , '' he said .
`` Just well done to him .
He played , I think , an amazing match and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling is not negative .
I lost but I had plenty of chances in the first and then I had a break in the second .
I think my chances are bigger to have a very good result now than five days ago because the level of tennis , even if I lost today , is much higher . ''
Tsitsipas , 22 , looked on course for a routine win over Rublev when he took the opening set in only 19 minutes .
However , the 23-year-old Russian broke late on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decider .
Rublev led 6-5 in the final-set tie-break but served a double fault , only his second of the match , as Tsitsipas won three points in a row to set up an effective knockout match against Nadal .
`` It was an unbelievable match from both sides and we produced some incredible tennis , '' Tsitsipas said .
`` Putting in all that fight paid off and I 'm happy I showed the determination and willingness not to give up when he had match point .
I produced some good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win . ''
Rublev 's defeat means his match against Thiem on Thursday is a dead rubber .
Germany 's Alexander Zverev plays Argentine Diego Schwartzman in Group Tokyo 1970 with both players seeking their first win of the event in a match you can watch on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 GMT .
World number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Daniil Medvedev - who both won their openers in straight sets - play in the evening session ( 20:00 GMT ) , with live commentary on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus the website and app .
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Dominic Thiem became the first man to move into the last four of the ATP Finals event in London.
The Austrian beat Rafael Nadal 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-4) in a high-quality match for his second victory of the season-ending event at the O2 Arena in London.
Nadal had two set points in the first-set tie-break but could not convert with Thiem eventually securing the win on his fifth match point.
Thiem's qualification was secured when Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Andrey Rublev.
Defending champion Tsitsipas survived a match point as he won 6-1 4-6 7-6 (8-6) in Tuesday's other match of Group London 2020.
Tsitsipas will play Nadal on Thursday with the winner joining Thiem in the semi-finals, while Rublev is eliminated after two defeats from two.
"It was a great match from the first to last point," said Thiem of his win over 20-time Grand Slam winner Nadal. "I was pretty lucky to get that first set after being 5-2 down in the tie-break.
"I had the feeling that the match was a very high level. The atmosphere would've been unreal [if fans were in the arena]. We put on a good show for those watching on television."
Thiem prevails in two gripping sets
Spanish second seed Nadal, who is seeking his first ATP Finals title, and Thiem have brought the best out of each other on many occasions in recent years, with gripping matches at the Australian and US Opens, plus two French Open finals. They did so again here over two hours and 25 minutes when the superb standard barely dropped.
It was such a shame that there was no crowd to enjoy the dazzling shot-making in a first set that went to a tie-break without a break point being created.
Nadal seemed set to take it when he led 5-2 and although Thiem clawed his way back to 5-5, a double fault handed the 34-year-old Spaniard a set point. An uncharacteristic backhand into the middle of the net allowed the Austrian to escape and after Thiem saved another set point, he took his own first opportunity with an inside-out forehand winner.
The first break of the match went Nadal's way in the seventh game of the second set but 27-year-old Thiem hit back straight away to level at 4-4, before holding serve to put the pressure on the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
Nadal faltered as three errors gave the US Open champion three match points at 0-40 but the Spaniard won the next five points to hold, including a serve-volley at 15-40 that clipped the tape and dropped on his opponent's side.
The set went into another tie-break and at 3-3, a magnificent backhand winner saw Thiem seize the initiative with the victory secured when Nadal dragged a backhand wide.
It was Thiem's seventh win in nine matches against top 10 players this year.
"I think that today I played a little bit higher level than at the US Open. It was maybe the best match from me since the restart of the tour and that makes me super happy," he added.
Nadal, who beat Rublev in straight sets in his opening match on Sunday, said the way he played against Thiem makes him feel confident for the rest of the tournament.
"It has been a great match of tennis decided for a few small details," he said. "Just well done to him. He played, I think, an amazing match and I played well too.
"My feeling is not negative. I lost but I had plenty of chances in the first and then I had a break in the second. I think my chances are bigger to have a very good result now than five days ago because the level of tennis, even if I lost today, is much higher."
Tsitsipas sets up Nadal eliminator
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Dominic Thiem in the final of last year's tournament but lost to the Austrian in his group opener on Sunday
Tsitsipas, 22, looked on course for a routine win over Rublev when he took the opening set in only 19 minutes.
However, the 23-year-old Russian broke late on in the second to take the match into a decider.
Rublev led 6-5 in the final-set tie-break but served a double fault, only his second of the match, as Tsitsipas won three points in a row to set up an effective knockout match against Nadal.
"It was an unbelievable match from both sides and we produced some incredible tennis," Tsitsipas said.
"Putting in all that fight paid off and I'm happy I showed the determination and willingness not to give up when he had match point. I produced some good tennis and that helped me take the win."
Rublev's defeat means his match against Thiem on Thursday is a dead rubber.
How they stand
Group London 2020 Matches won-lost Sets won-lost Games won-lost 1. Dominic Thiem 2-0 4-1 31-27 2. Rafael Nadal 1-1 2-2 24-21 3. Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-1 3-3 32-30 4. Andrey Rublev 0-2 1-4 20-29
What's happening on Wednesday?
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays Argentine Diego Schwartzman in Group Tokyo 1970 with both players seeking their first win of the event in a match you can watch on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 GMT.
World number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Daniil Medvedev - who both won their openers in straight sets - play in the evening session (20:00 GMT), with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, plus the website and app.


bbc--2020-11-17--Football must address dementia scandal, says family of World Cup winner Stiles

Last updated on .From the section Football The family of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles says football needs to `` address the scandal '' of dementia in the game .
The ex-Manchester United and England midfielder died in October , aged 78 .
He had dementia and prostate cancer .
Stiles is the fifth member of England 's World Cup-winning squad to have been diagnosed with dementia .
Previous research has shown that ex-footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia than the general population .
Stiles ' family said they were proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importantly , the man he was '' .
But they added : `` There is a need for urgent action .
`` These older players have largely been forgotten and many are in ill health , like dad .
`` How can it be that these players are left needing help when their own union has tens of millions of pounds available today ?
`` How can it be that these players are struggling when the Premier League receives £3bn a year ?
`` The modern player will never need the help required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it be right that some of the heroes of 1966 had to sell their medals to provide for the families ?
`` These older players are dying like my dad - many do n't have medals to sell .
`` It is right , of course to seek to identify the cause of dementia in older players but in truth the cause is irrelevant to the older players - whatever the cause , they need help now .
`` I hope dad 's death is the catalyst for this scandal to be addressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United between 1960 and 1971 , later going on to play for Middlesbrough and Preston North End .
He won 28 caps for England and is the seventh member of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany to die , after captain Bobby Moore , Alan Ball , Ray Wilson , Gordon Banks , Martin Peters and Jack Charlton .
Stiles had a minor stroke in 2010 , and was then diagnosed with Alzheimer 's disease and prostate cancer .
The PFA said : `` Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this very difficult time .
`` The PFA Charity offers a range of support to former professional footballers and their families/carers .
The support we provide is always confidential and as each family 's circumstance will vary , we try to ensure that the support provided is suitable to their individual needs .
`` The PFA is listening to member feedback and evaluating ways to improve the services and care provided .
We are at the of beginning of a process of consultation with sections of our membership who have lived experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be liaising with these members and their families to determine how the services can be of greater help and more accessible for those that need it .
`` The PFA will continue to fund research as part of a working group , comprised of stakeholders from across the game .
Currently , we are funding three separate studies looking at neurodegenerative conditions and football . ''
In a statement , the Football Association said : `` We continue to work closely with the Alzheimer 's Society and , alongside other sport governing bodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of their Sport United Against Dementia campaign to help raise awareness and gain support for their valuable work .
`` Collaboration across football 's governing bodies is key in order to better understand this important issue collectively , and we firmly believe that all areas of football should come together for this meaningful cause . ''
Research from a study by neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart - which was commissioned by the FA and PFA - found that former footballers were between two and five times more likely to die from degenerative brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proven whether heading is a contributing factor .
But Stiles says he is `` utterly convinced '' heading had caused problems to the members of the 1966 World Cup team who have been diagnosed with dementia , including Sir Bobby Charlton .
Stewart 's examination of former West Brom striker Jeff Astle concluded he died of a brain condition normally linked to boxers , and that it was caused by heading footballs .
Last month , a coroner ruled that former Welsh international Alan Jarvis died from dementia linked to repeatedly heading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` hiding behind the fact that it 's very difficult to get conclusive evidence of a brain injury '' as it can not be diagnosed until after death .
He told BBC Sport : `` It 's blatantly obvious that heading the ball has given [ the World Cup players ] dementia .
`` There 's nothing else that they have done , although all I hear from football authorities is that they need more studies .
But while they are doing that the players are n't getting the help they need and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't reacted and in the meantime , there 's been hundreds , maybe thousands of footballers who have suffered with it , and football has deliberately , in my opinion , not dealt with it because it will cost money and effect the brand .
`` The research should continue , there is plenty of money to do it , to make sure that current players and youngsters coming through do n't suffer the same fate as my father .
But more importantly , players should be getting care and support now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think you could ever take heading out of football , but at least the players should be made aware that they make a decision to play the game knowing what the risks are . ''
The Premier League says it contributes £23m a year to the PFA , which goes to several charitable and development causes , including the recent study .
It also has its own head injury advisory group , and is awaiting more details on concussion substitutions from IFAB , which are set to be trialled across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • None Is the new Xbox console worth the money ?

Nobby Stiles (pictured in 2008) died in October
The family of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles says football needs to "address the scandal" of dementia in the game.
And they criticised the Professional Footballers' Association, saying there had been a lack of support for players.
The ex-Manchester United and England midfielder died in October, aged 78. He had dementia and prostate cancer.
Stiles is the fifth member of England's World Cup-winning squad to have been diagnosed with dementia.
'Players need help now' - Stiles calls on football to address dementia
Previous research has shown that ex-footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia than the general population.
Stiles' family said they were proud of "what he achieved, but more importantly, the man he was".
But they added: "There is a need for urgent action.
"These older players have largely been forgotten and many are in ill health, like dad.
"How can it be that these players are left needing help when their own union has tens of millions of pounds available today?
"How can it be that these players are struggling when the Premier League receives £3bn a year?
"The modern player will never need the help required by the older lads. How can it be right that some of the heroes of 1966 had to sell their medals to provide for the families?
"These older players are dying like my dad - many don't have medals to sell.
"It is right, of course to seek to identify the cause of dementia in older players but in truth the cause is irrelevant to the older players - whatever the cause, they need help now.
"I hope dad's death is the catalyst for this scandal to be addressed."
Stiles made 397 appearances for Manchester United between 1960 and 1971, later going on to play for Middlesbrough and Preston North End.
He won 28 caps for England and is the seventh member of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany to die, after captain Bobby Moore, Alan Ball, Ray Wilson, Gordon Banks, Martin Peters and Jack Charlton.
Stiles had a minor stroke in 2010, and was then diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer.
The PFA said: "Our thoughts are with Nobby Stiles' family at this very difficult time.
"The PFA Charity offers a range of support to former professional footballers and their families/carers. The support we provide is always confidential and as each family's circumstance will vary, we try to ensure that the support provided is suitable to their individual needs.
"The PFA is listening to member feedback and evaluating ways to improve the services and care provided. We are at the of beginning of a process of consultation with sections of our membership who have lived experience of neurodegenerative conditions.
"We will be liaising with these members and their families to determine how the services can be of greater help and more accessible for those that need it.
"The PFA will continue to fund research as part of a working group, comprised of stakeholders from across the game. Currently, we are funding three separate studies looking at neurodegenerative conditions and football."
In a statement, the Football Association said: "We continue to work closely with the Alzheimer's Society and, alongside other sport governing bodies, we are pleased to be a part of their Sport United Against Dementia campaign to help raise awareness and gain support for their valuable work.
"Collaboration across football's governing bodies is key in order to better understand this important issue collectively, and we firmly believe that all areas of football should come together for this meaningful cause."
Consultant neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart tells BBC Sport that dementia is affecting modern day footballers
Stiles 'convinced' dementia injuries from heading
Research from a study by neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart - which was commissioned by the FA and PFA - found that former footballers were between two and five times more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases.
It has yet to be proven whether heading is a contributing factor.
But Stiles says he is "utterly convinced" heading had caused problems to the members of the 1966 World Cup team who have been diagnosed with dementia, including Sir Bobby Charlton.
Stewart's examination of former West Brom striker Jeff Astle concluded he died of a brain condition normally linked to boxers, and that it was caused by heading footballs.
Last month, a coroner ruled that former Welsh international Alan Jarvis died from dementia linked to repeatedly heading the ball.
Stiles said that football was "hiding behind the fact that it's very difficult to get conclusive evidence of a brain injury" as it cannot be diagnosed until after death.
He told BBC Sport: "It's blatantly obvious that heading the ball has given [the World Cup players] dementia.
"There's nothing else that they have done, although all I hear from football authorities is that they need more studies. But while they are doing that the players aren't getting the help they need and they need it now.
"Football hasn't reacted and in the meantime, there's been hundreds, maybe thousands of footballers who have suffered with it, and football has deliberately, in my opinion, not dealt with it because it will cost money and affect the brand.
"The research should continue, there is plenty of money to do it, to make sure that current players and youngsters coming through don't suffer the same fate as my father. But more importantly, players should be getting care and support now, substantial support and care.
"I don't think you could ever take heading out of football, but at least the players should be made aware that they make a decision to play the game knowing what the risks are."
The Premier League says it contributes £23m a year to the PFA, which goes to several charitable and development causes, including the recent study.
It also has its own head injury advisory group, and is awaiting more details on concussion substitutions from IFAB, which are set to be trialled across the game from January 2021 onwards.


bbc--2020-11-17--La Liga president Tebas 'ready' for Messi exit

Last updated on .From the section European Football La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is `` ready '' for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City , a club he believes could sign him .
The forward had fallen out with Josep Maria Bartomeu , who subsequently resigned as Barca president in October .
Tebas wants Messi to stay in Spain but feels La Liga would cope without him .
He argued that the competition had continued to thrive following Neymar 's 2017 departure from Barcelona to Paris St-Germain , and Cristiano Ronaldo 's 2018 move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We would prefer Messi to stay in La Liga but Ronaldo and Neymar left and we have not noticed any difference , '' Tebas said .
`` We are ready . ''
The Argentina international , 33 , would be available on a free transfer at the end of this season .
Tebas indicated that Messi 's likeliest Premier League destination , if he went to England , would be Etihad Stadium - although club sources have pointed out that no-one at City has ever spoken about signing Messi .
La Liga 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously made numerous allegations about their structure , including accusing them of financial doping , before they were cleared of serious FFP breaches by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in July .
He aimed more criticism at them when he spoke on Tuesday .
Tebas said : `` It seems the only club in Premier League that talks about registering Messi is Manchester City , who compete outside the rules .
I am not the only one saying this .
`` I am not too worried about them .
I have criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doing it one more time makes no difference .
City is neither affected by Covid or pandemics or anything because they are financed differently and it is impossible to fight against that . ''
City opted not to respond to Tebas ' comments , although it is understood they are wrestling with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic - limiting manager Pep Guardiola to a net spend of £31m during the most recent transfer window .
Tebas was speaking at the end of an hour-long presentation to outline the financial state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window on 5 October .
Of particular interest was the situation at Barcelona , who he said had reduced their budget by 43 % .
In July , the club revealed their debt had more than doubled from 217m euros ( £194.5m ) to 488m euros ( £437.4m ) , amid annual losses of 97m euros ( £86.9m ) .
One journalist questioned whether it was possible Barca might even have to go into administration , although Tebas rejected this .
`` Barcelona are not considering insolvency proceedings , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger but they were perfectly solvent pre-Covid .
But Covid has come along and taken away a lot of revenue .
They are not so capable of repaying the debt , so their salary volume has to go down .
`` That is the essential factor for most clubs .
It is not because they were mismanaged earlier . ''
Barcelona are eighth in La Liga under new coach Ronald Koeman , having won three of their opening seven games .
Much of the problems at the club have been blamed on Bartomeu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October , said he had signed them up to a European Super League .
This claim has received no backing from elsewhere , as Tebas pointed out .
`` It was a clandestine league for the 10 minutes after Bartomeu said they had joined , '' he said .
`` I feel sorry for Bartomeu .
He said it but then no-one else said they were joining .
This project is not viable financially for the clubs competing or the other clubs .
It would really break the eco-system we have established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending to remain low in January , but added that the financial limitations being put in place across Spain 's top two divisions would make them healthier in the future .
Tebas said that , in reducing transfer spend by 66 % to £392.6m , La Liga 's clubs were being `` much more responsible than the other leagues '' , citing the Premier League , whose clubs spent more than £1bn on new players .
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Javier Tebas was elected La Liga president in 2013
La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is "ready" for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City, a club he believes could sign him.
Messi submitted a transfer request in August at Barcelona - who he joined as a 13-year-old - but backed down after they refused to sanction his release.
The forward had fallen out with Josep Maria Bartomeu, who subsequently resigned as Barca president in October.
Tebas wants Messi to stay in Spain but feels La Liga would cope without him.
He argued that the competition had continued to thrive following Neymar's 2017 departure from Barcelona to Paris St-Germain, and Cristiano Ronaldo's 2018 move from Real Madrid to Juventus.
"We would prefer Messi to stay in La Liga but Ronaldo and Neymar left and we have not noticed any difference," Tebas said. "We are ready."
The Argentina international, 33, would be available on a free transfer at the end of this season.
Tebas indicated that Messi's likeliest Premier League destination, if he went to England, would be Etihad Stadium - although club sources have pointed out that no-one at City has ever spoken about signing Messi.
La Liga's president has repeatedly criticised City, having previously made numerous allegations about their structure, including accusing them of financial doping, before they were cleared of serious FFP breaches by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in July.
He aimed more criticism at them when he spoke on Tuesday.
Tebas said: "It seems the only club in Premier League that talks about registering Messi is Manchester City, who compete outside the rules. I am not the only one saying this.
"I am not too worried about them. I have criticised what they do so many times. Doing it one more time makes no difference. City is neither affected by Covid or pandemics or anything because they are financed differently and it is impossible to fight against that."
City opted not to respond to Tebas' comments, although it is understood they are wrestling with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic - limiting manager Pep Guardiola to a net spend of £31m during the most recent transfer window.
'Barca not considering insolvency proceedings'
Tebas was speaking at the end of an hour-long presentation to outline the financial state of La Liga following the close of the transfer window on 5 October.
Of particular interest was the situation at Barcelona, who he said had reduced their budget by 43%. In July, the club revealed their debt had more than doubled from 217m euros (£194.5m) to 488m euros (£437.4m), amid annual losses of 97m euros (£86.9m).
One journalist questioned whether it was possible Barca might even have to go into administration, although Tebas rejected this.
"Barcelona are not considering insolvency proceedings," he said.
"Their debt might be slightly larger but they were perfectly solvent pre-Covid. But Covid has come along and taken away a lot of revenue. They are not so capable of repaying the debt, so their salary volume has to go down.
"That is the essential factor for most clubs. It is not because they were mismanaged earlier."
Barcelona are eighth in La Liga under new coach Ronald Koeman, having won three of their opening seven games.
Much of the problems at the club have been blamed on Bartomeu, who as he left the club in October, said he had signed them up to a European Super League.
This claim has received no backing from elsewhere, as Tebas pointed out.
"It was a clandestine league for the 10 minutes after Bartomeu said they had joined," he said.
"I feel sorry for Bartomeu. He said it but then no-one else said they were joining. This project is not viable financially for the clubs competing or the other clubs. It would really break the eco-system we have established."
Tebas said he expected transfer spending to remain low in January, but added that the financial limitations being put in place across Spain's top two divisions would make them healthier in the future.
Tebas said that, in reducing transfer spend by 66% to £392.6m, La Liga's clubs were being "much more responsible than the other leagues", citing the Premier League, whose clubs spent more than £1bn on new players.


bbc--2020-11-17--Fiji-Italy off as tests discover 29 Covid cases in Fijian camp

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Fiji 's Autumn Nations Cup match against Italy on Saturday has been @ @ @ @ @ 29 positive cases in the Fijian camp .
Tournament organisers say they `` remain in @ @ @ @ @ squad to address the situation '' .
`` The potential impact on Fiji 's remaining @ @ @ @ @ , '' they added .
Fiji are due to play Scotland in their third and @ @ @ @ @ 28 November .
They are then scheduled to play against a team from Pool A @ @ @ @ @ fixtures on 5 or 6 December .
England , Ireland , Wales and Georgia make @ @ @ @ @ final round of games will pair off teams in the corresponding positions in each pool @ @ @ @ @ it was announced France had been awarded a 28-0 victory for the cancelled opener .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Fiji are in a group with France, Scotland and Italy in the Autumn Nations Cup
Fiji's Autumn Nations Cup match against Italy on Saturday has been cancelled after coronavirus tests found 29 positive cases in the Fijian camp.
It comes after their opener against France, due to be played last Sunday, was also called off.
Tournament organisers say they "remain in constant contact with the Fijian squad to address the situation".
"The potential impact on Fiji's remaining matches is currently under review," they added.
Fiji are due to play Scotland in their third and final Pool B match on 28 November.
They are then scheduled to play against a team from Pool A in the final round of fixtures on 5 or 6 December.
England, Ireland, Wales and Georgia make up Pool A. The final round of games will pair off teams in the corresponding positions in each pool.
Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced France had been awarded a 28-0 victory for the cancelled opener.


bbc--2020-11-18--Covid-19 quarantine measures may affect Australian Open start

Last updated on .From the section Tennis There is considerable doubt as to whether January 's Australian Open can be staged in Melbourne as planned .
Tennis Australia had hoped they would be able to practice during the 14-day quarantine , before two weeks of action leading into the Australian Open .
Sources have since told BBC Sport that the state government 's decision is unlikely to change .
However , players may be allowed into Australia at the very end of December .
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But that assumes players will be able to practice during their quarantine - something which is likely , but has not yet been signed off by the state authorities .
It may even still be possible for players to compete during the period of quarantine , as happened in New York in the run up to the US Open .
Another possibility is that the Australian Open may be pushed back by a week or two , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as planned .
Tournament director Craig Tiley has openly discussed the possibility of delaying the tournament in the past .
There would be repercussions for the events that normally take place in early February , but the sport is extremely likely to prioritise the first Grand Slam of the year .
It may also be that the size of the draws are restricted , to reduce the number of people coming into the country .
There was no qualifying , for example , at September 's US Open and there was no mixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the French Open which followed .
Melbourne has reported no new cases of Covid-19 for 19 days , but a recent outbreak in Adelaide has alarmed those tasked with suppressing the virus .
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Johanna Konta was a semi-finalist at the Australian Open in 2016
British number one Johanna Konta says a decision to prevent players arriving for the Australian Open in mid-December has come as "a bit of a shock".
Tennis Australia had been hoping players would be able to fly to Melbourne in time to quarantine for two weeks, and then start the season on 1 January.
But the government of Victoria has intervened, and sources have indicated players will not be allowed into the state until the end of December at the earliest.
"Everyone was very much looking forward, and had kind of got their head round the 14 December date, and I think it came as a bit of an adjustment, a bit of a shock," Konta, the world number 14, told BBC Sport.
"Everyone is obviously a bit frustrated. However, it's not under our control, it's not under Tennis Australia's control - it's a government decision.
"I think we just have to stay flexible, and stay open that things might change again, but hopefully if not we will be heading out at the end of December."
Victoria premier Daniel Andrews said the government was still working with Tennis Australia on quarantine arrangements.
"We're confident that we'll finish up with an Australian Open," he said. "Whether [players] need to be here in December is the other issue.
"I don't know if that necessarily means there isn't an Australian Open."
If the players do arrive in late December, they could potentially have enough time to be ready to start the Australian Open qualifying event, as scheduled, on Tuesday, 12 January.
But that assumes players will be able to practise during their quarantine - something which is likely, but has not yet been signed off by the state authorities.
Konta says players would be putting their bodies at risk if they did not have access to the courts during quarantine.
"From my perspective, my body wouldn't be able to handle two weeks of de-conditioning, and then pushing me into the deep end," the 29-year-old added.
"I think it would make it very difficult for players to be able to compete at the highest level without risking their bodies in the process.
"I think in an ideal world, players would get the opportunity to play one or two warm-up events. But I think this year has probably taught us there's everything but probably ideal."
It may even still be possible for players to compete during the period of quarantine, as happened in New York in the run-up to the US Open.
Another possibility is that the Australian Open is pushed back by a week or two, to allow warm-up events to take place. Tennis Australia has already decided, for quarantine reasons, to stage all tournaments in Victoria.
Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic said he would quarantine for as long as was necessary to compete.
"As far as I know so far the Australian Open will happen, whether it's in the current week or the week later," the Serb said on Wednesday.
"I'm planning to play the Australian Open for sure. I mean, I would like to go there and I'm ready to quarantine.
"I hope that there is going to be support and understanding from the Victorian and Australian government for the players and for Tennis Australia and that they will allow players to compete in the second week of quarantine."
Tournament director Craig Tiley has openly discussed the potential delaying of the tournament in the past.
There would be repercussions for the events that normally take place in early February, but the first Grand Slam of the year will take priority.
The size of the draws could also be restricted, to reduce the number of people coming into the country.
There was no qualifying at September's US Open and there was no mixed doubles competition in either New York or at the French Open which followed.
Melbourne has reported no new cases of Covid-19 for 19 days, but a recent outbreak in Adelaide has alarmed those responsible for suppressing the virus.
The Association of Tennis Professionals - the governing body of the men's tour - said it was working "as hard as possible" to deliver the calendar of events.
"In discussions with Tennis Australia over the past 24 hours, we have been informed there are some new challenges around the previously planned arrival dates for players and team members," the ATP said in a note to players.


bbc--2020-11-15--Buying a baby on Nairobi's black market

Buying a baby on Nairobi's black market

So Adama left the clinic that day carrying her baby boy .
She dropped him instead at the government-run children @ @ @ @ @ would wait for foster parents and , she hoped , a better life .
She @ @ @ @ @ needed .
She lives alone now , away from Nairobi , and sometimes she dreams @ @ @ @ @ in the early hours and thinks about him .
Sometimes , if she ca n't @ @ @ @ @ she walks down the road in the dark until she finds someone else awake .
@ @ @ @ @ her choice .

So Adama left the clinic that day carrying her baby boy. She dropped him instead at the government-run children's hospital, where he would wait for foster parents and, she hoped, a better life. She never got the money she needed. She lives alone now, away from Nairobi, and sometimes she dreams about her son and wakes in the early hours and thinks about him. Sometimes, if she can't get back to sleep, she walks down the road in the dark until she finds someone else awake. But she doesn't regret her choice.


bbc--2020-11-18--Trump fires election security official who contradicted him

Mr Krebs was therefore put in a position no one wants to be in - appease Donald Trump and say @ @ @ @ @ - or risk his career by saying things his master would take umbrage to .

His presidency began with him lashing out at his own spies for their assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 to support his candidacy. That began a long tussle in which the president almost appeared to see a zero-sum battle; one in which he sought to undermine the credibility of his own spies to avoid any question being raised about his victory.


bbc--2020-11-18--US troops in Afghanistan: Allies and Republicans alarmed at withdrawal plan

Mr Miller said the US had met its goal of defeating extremists and helping `` local partners and allies to @ @ @ @ @ fight '' .
US officials said the withdrawal plans had yet to be hammered out @ @ @ @ @ not yet clear which troops would be pulled out , Reuters news agency reports .

Mr Miller said the US had met its goal of defeating extremists and helping "local partners and allies to take the lead in the fight". US officials said the withdrawal plans had yet to be hammered out in detail and it was not yet clear which troops would be pulled out, Reuters news agency reports.


bbc--2020-11-18--Kenya arrests three health workers after BBC Africa Eye exposé

The investigation by BBC Africa Eye uncovered a trade in children stolen from vulnerable mothers living on the street , @ @ @ @ @ of illegal clinics dotted around the capital , Nairobi , where babies are sold for @ @ @ @ @ .

The next day, three arrests were made and police acknowledged there was a crime ring involving medical officers and child traffickers. Three suspects were immediately hauled to court - all medical officers. The interior minister was impressed by this efficiency and praised the decisive action.


bbc--2020-11-18--After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?

The European sponsors , in particular , are anxious to see Washington once more committed to the deal 's success @ @ @ @ @ and Germany ( the `` E3 '' ) have tried to keep the deal alive @ @ @ @ @ could now play a role in negotiating the terms of Washington 's return .

The European sponsors, in particular, are anxious to see Washington once more committed to the deal's success. The UK, France and Germany (the "E3") have tried to keep the deal alive during the Trump years and could now play a role in negotiating the terms of Washington's return.


bbc--2020-11-18--Migrant crisis: Hundreds evicted from Gran Canaria port as arrivals surge

Shortly after their removal , the island authorities arranged buses to take the migrants to a reception facility in the @ @ @ @ @ Gran Canaria .
Many of the arrivals are believed to be young men from Morocco @ @ @ @ @ is in the city .

Shortly after their removal, the island authorities arranged buses to take the migrants to a reception facility in the capital city Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Many of the arrivals are believed to be young men from Morocco and the country's consulate is in the city.


bbc--2020-11-18--Lewis Hamilton: 'No-one's doing the homework' on diversity in F1

Lewis Hamilton : 'No-one 's doing the homework ' on diversity in F1

'No-one's doing the homework' on diversity in F1. Video, 00:01:37'No-one's doing the homework' on diversity in F1


bbc--2020-11-18--Covid-19: Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials'

What do we know about the vaccine ?
Like the rest of the world , China is racing to develop a Covid vaccine , and four have entered the third and final stage of clinical trials , including the one created by Sinovac Biotech .
However , the results published in the scientific journal The Lancet are only from the first and second trial phases of one of those four vaccines .
Zhu Fengcai , one of the paper 's authors , said the results - which are based on 144 participants in the phase 1 trial and 600 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine was `` suitable for emergency use '' .
At least three of the vaccines are also already being offered to essential workers as part of an emergency programme , while one was approved for the Chinese military in June .
Promising details , but we should wait Following the announcement of not one but two successful potential vaccines for coronavirus in the space of a week , attention is understandably focussed on the minutiae of the latest developments .
Under normal circumstances the results of phase 1 and phase 2 trials of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the lab .
These stages are largely to check if the pharmaceutical is safe and might be effective to try out in more expensive-to-run phase 3 trials .
This is what Sinovac has announced .
Its vaccine is different from the ones announced by Pfizer/BionTech and Moderna in that it has been developed using more traditional methods .
It uses a chemically inactivated version of the virus .
The manufacturers highlight the fact that their vaccine gives a `` quick '' response in the trials - developing virus-fighting antibodies within 14 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would make it suitable for emergency use , they say , during an outbreak or for healthcare workers .
All promising stuff , but we should wait to see the results of the larger scale trials currently under way in Brazil , Indonesia and Turkey before drawing any firm conclusions about its effectiveness .
And even then , just like the phase 3 results that have been and will soon be announced , they should be taken in with a healthy dose of caution .
Researchers wo n't know how effective any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until they start being rolled out in the general population .
How does it compare with the other vaccines ?
Researchers behind all three of those vaccines have released data from more advanced testing stages than the Chinese vaccine .
But Sinovac Biotech is conducting these same late-stage trials as well , and the fact that there is no data released on those trials does not necessarily mean that the other researchers are ahead .

Covid-19: Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials' Published 18 November 2020
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The race for a Covid vaccine is in full swing
A Covid-19 vaccine developed in China has shown success in mid-stage trials, researchers say.
There are several vaccines being developed in China, some of which are already being administered.
According to the researchers, the Sinovac Biotech vaccine led to a quick immune response during trials with around 700 people.
The announcement comes after European and US vaccines reported successful data from large late-stage trials.
Three vaccines, developed in the US, Germany and Russia, have all released data suggesting efficiency of more than 90%, after trials with tens of thousands of people.
What do we know about the vaccine?
Like the rest of the world, China is racing to develop a Covid vaccine, and four have entered the third and final stage of clinical trials, including the one created by Sinovac Biotech.
However, the results published in the scientific journal The Lancet are only from the first and second trial phases of one of those four vaccines.
According to the report, Sinovac Biotech's CoronaVac triggered a quick immune response, although the study conducted in April and May this year did not give a percentage of the vaccine's success rate.
Zhu Fengcai, one of the paper's authors, said the results - which are based on 144 participants in the phase 1 trial and 600 in the phase 2 trial - meant the vaccine was "suitable for emergency use".
No data from the ongoing large-scale phase 3 trials has been published yet.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, How close are we to Covid immunisation?
With the pandemic reported to be almost entirely under control within China, late-stage trials of the four Chinese vaccines are being conducted in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Indonesia and Brazil.
According to officials, nearly 60,000 people had received a vaccine by early November.
Trials of the Sinovac Biotech vaccine in Brazil were briefly halted last week but resumed after the reported death of a volunteer was found to have no links to the vaccine.
At least three of the vaccines are also already being offered to essential workers as part of an emergency programme, while one was approved for the Chinese military in June.
Promising details, but we should wait
Following the announcement of not one but two successful potential vaccines for coronavirus in the space of a week, attention is understandably focussed on the minutiae of the latest developments. Under normal circumstances the results of phase 1 and phase 2 trials of a drug would not raise an eyebrow outside the lab. These stages are largely to check if the pharmaceutical is safe and might be effective to try out in more expensive-to-run phase 3 trials. This is what Sinovac has announced.
Its vaccine is different from the ones announced by Pfizer/BionTech and Moderna in that it has been developed using more traditional methods. It uses a chemically inactivated version of the virus. The manufacturers highlight the fact that their vaccine gives a "quick" response in the trials - developing virus-fighting antibodies within 14 days of receiving a dose. This feature would make it suitable for emergency use, they say, during an outbreak or for healthcare workers.
All promising stuff, but we should wait to see the results of the larger scale trials currently under way in Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey before drawing any firm conclusions about its effectiveness. And even then, just like the phase 3 results that have been and will soon be announced, they should be taken in with a healthy dose of caution. Researchers won't know how effective any of them will be in the long term until they start being rolled out in the general population.
The development of vaccines does not mark the end of the pandemic, but the beginning of a long and slow return to normality.
How does it compare with the other vaccines?
Over the past few days, there has been a string of promising vaccine news from around the world.
First, a German-US vaccine by Pfizer and BioNtech was reported to be more than 90% effective based on late-stage trials with more than 43,000 people
Then, US company Moderna said its vaccine showed nearly 95% efficiency, also after large late-stage trials. In both cases the results are preliminary and both vaccines have not yet been approved.
And a Russian Covid vaccine was reported to be 92% effective after trials with 16,000 volunteers. It was already granted approval for emergency use within Russia in August.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Large-scale trials are conducted outside of China
Researchers behind all three of those vaccines have released data from more advanced testing stages than the Chinese vaccine. But Sinovac Biotech is conducting these same late-stage trials as well, and the fact that there is no data released on those trials does not necessarily mean that the other researchers are ahead.
The use of the vaccine candidates for emergency cases in China - like medical frontline staff - suggests authorities have a certain level of trust in the jabs.


bbc--2020-11-18--Dolly Parton 'honoured and proud' to help Covid-19 battle

Appearing on NBC 's Today Show , the star added : `` What better time right now , we need @ @ @ @ @ this was the time for me to open my heart and my hand , and @ @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-11-18--Brexit: What's happening and what comes next?

Brexit deadlines have come and gone , but now it 's fair to say crunch time is fast approaching for the UK 's departure from the European Union .
So , given everything that 's been going on , it feels like a good time to catch up on where we are .
The UK actually left the EU on 31 January , but it 's continuing to follow the bloc 's rules until the end of the year .
Such a deal would shape the UK 's future relationship with its European neighbours , with key areas such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These negotiations are to determine the rules for the new UK-EU relationship which will start - whatever happens - on 1 January 2021 .
But remember : any deal would need to get the green light from parliaments on both sides , so time is running out .
Got it .
So how are the talks going ?
Negotiations got under way in March , but progress has been fitful .
Over the summer , the EU 's top negotiator Michel Barnier said a deal seemed unlikely , while the UK said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the negotiating table all together .
The main sticking points have been fishing - namely how much access EU boats should have to UK waters - and state aid .
The latter dispute revolves around whether the UK government should be allowed to subsidise failing companies , something that 's generally not allowed under EU rules .
The EU was also unhappy when the UK government published a controversial bill in September - the Internal Market Bill - that could overrule the Withdrawal Agreement already signed with the EU .
The EU 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland .
Talks began again in Brussels on Monday , in what is sure to be a crucial week .
The sticking points , however , remain stubbornly in place .
What might happen next ?
If a deal is not agreed before 31 December , the UK will leave the EU 's main trading arrangements - the single market and customs union - and trade with the bloc on terms similar to , say , the US or China .
This would mean tariffs and border checks being applied to UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK would also have to decide what tariffs and checks to impose on goods coming the other way .
All of this could push up costs for consumers .
Full border checks could cause long delays at ports , while all sides have said they want to avoid checks along the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ( the only UK-EU land border ) .
Contingency measures could also be introduced for various economic sectors if there is no deal , in an effort to avoid the worst disruption on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal is struck , the UK-EU relationship will still be profoundly different come 2021 .
There will be far more bureaucracy for businesses that trade across the border , for example , and the free movement of people in both directions will come to an end .

Brexit: What's happening and what comes next? Published 18 November 2020
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has said he wants "future co-operation to be open but fair"
It's been a hectic year in news, with the coronavirus pandemic and the US presidential election dominating the headlines.
Brexit deadlines have come and gone, but now it's fair to say crunch time is fast approaching for the UK's departure from the European Union.
So, given everything that's been going on, it feels like a good time to catch up on where we are.
Remind me - what's the current situation?
The UK actually left the EU on 31 January, but it's continuing to follow the bloc's rules until the end of the year.
These extra 11 months of transition were designed to give both sides some breathing room to negotiate a post-Brexit deal.
Such a deal would shape the UK's future relationship with its European neighbours, with key areas such as trade and immigration all under discussion.
These negotiations are to determine the rules for the new UK-EU relationship which will start - whatever happens - on 1 January 2021.
But remember: any deal would need to get the green light from parliaments on both sides, so time is running out.
Got it. So how are the talks going?
Well, they've ground to something of a standstill.
Negotiations got under way in March, but progress has been fitful. Over the summer, the EU's top negotiator Michel Barnier said a deal seemed unlikely, while the UK said it was not afraid to walk away from the negotiating table all together.
Not exactly positive then.
The main sticking points have been fishing - namely how much access EU boats should have to UK waters - and state aid. The latter dispute revolves around whether the UK government should be allowed to subsidise failing companies, something that's generally not allowed under EU rules.
The EU was also unhappy when the UK government published a controversial bill in September - the Internal Market Bill - that could overrule the Withdrawal Agreement already signed with the EU. The EU's concerns centre on the future arrangements for Northern Ireland.
Talks began again in Brussels on Monday, in what is sure to be a crucial week. The sticking points, however, remain stubbornly in place.
What might happen next?
That's the million euro question.
If a deal is not agreed before 31 December, the UK will leave the EU's main trading arrangements - the single market and customs union - and trade with the bloc on terms similar to, say, the US or China.
This would mean tariffs and border checks being applied to UK exports to the EU, while the UK would also have to decide what tariffs and checks to impose on goods coming the other way. All of this could push up costs for consumers.
Full border checks could cause long delays at ports, while all sides have said they want to avoid checks along the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (the only UK-EU land border).
Contingency measures could also be introduced for various economic sectors if there is no deal, in an effort to avoid the worst disruption on 1 January.
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A basic deal being agreed in time is still a possibility. Politicians on both sides, however, are going to have to make concessions fairly quickly.
The agreement would need to be turned into a legal text, translated, and then ratified by parliaments on both sides, all before the looming 31 December deadline.


bbc--2020-11-18--Israel strikes 'Iranian military sites' in Syria after bombs found in Golan

`` We hope now that the message is clear - that it is unacceptable that the Syrian regime allows and @ @ @ @ @ by Iranian forces of Syria as a launchpad for attacks against Israel , '' he @ @

"We hope now that the message is clear - that it is unacceptable that the Syrian regime allows and tolerates and facilitates the use by Iranian forces of Syria as a launchpad for attacks against Israel," he added.


bbc--2020-11-18--Ethiopia crisis: Tigray leader vows to keep fighting as government advances

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Because the banks had reopened, people in the city were out shopping at the time the incident took place. There have been other strikes in the city which did not cause casualties but caused a lot of damage to buildings.


bbc--2020-11-18--Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

`` Vince was a talented athlete , and a much-loved and respected member of our team , '' the statement @ @ @ @ @ and prayers are with his family and all those who knew and worked with him @ @

"Vince was a talented athlete, and a much-loved and respected member of our team," the statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who knew and worked with him."


bbc--2020-11-18--Covid-19: South Australia to enter 'circuit breaker' lockdown

`` We need a circuit breaker to stay ahead of this , '' he said .
`` We need breathing @ @ @ @ @ protect the elderly , to protect the vulnerable , to protect our entire community .
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bbc--2020-11-18--'Newsmax does not want to become Trump TV'

The conservative US news outlet Newsmax has seen a ratings boost after being endorsed by President Trump , who has @ @ @ @ @ News .
Most media outlets , including Fox News , have called the election for @ @ @ @ @ has yet to do so .
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy , who is a friend @ @ @ @ @ the president had `` no plans '' to concede when they spoke last week .
@ @ @ @ @ World News America he hoped Mr Trump would be on Newsmax `` quite a bit @ @ @ @ @ House '' , but insisted he did not want Newsmax to become `` Trump TV @ @

The conservative US news outlet Newsmax has seen a ratings boost after being endorsed by President Trump, who has become increasingly angry at Fox News.
Most media outlets, including Fox News, have called the election for Joe Biden. But Newsmax has yet to do so.
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy, who is a friend of Mr Trump, said the president had "no plans" to concede when they spoke last week.
Mr Ruddy also told BBC World News America he hoped Mr Trump would be on Newsmax "quite a bit after he leaves the White House", but insisted he did not want Newsmax to become "Trump TV".


bbc--2020-11-18--Asia's forgotten musical gems rediscovered on vinyl

`` It 's becoming extremely tricky to license any song from that region now , so I had to really @ @ @ @ @ in Seoul - who possess a deep pool of knowledge and could help me locate @ @ @ @ @ says Chew , who co-runs a record label in Singapore called Darker Than Wax .

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bbc--2020-11-18--England to play in Pakistan for first time in 16 years

England will visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years when they play two Twenty20 internationals in October .
The Pakistan Cricket Board invited England to tour in early 2021 after Pakistan toured the UK this year , playing matches in a bio-secure bubble , but that could not be arranged .
However , two T20s will be played in Karachi on 14 and 15 October .
They will form part of the preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup , with both teams departing for India on 16 October .
England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was demonstrated this summer , we have a strong relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ECB is delighted to be able to play our part in ensuring the safe return of international cricket to this wonderful nation of passionate cricket fans .
`` As always , the safety and welfare of our players and staff will be paramount .
We are working closely with the PCB to ensure all the necessary plans are in place , especially concerning the anticipated levels of security around the team , the proposed travel protocols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast-moving and ever-changing Covid-19 pandemic . ''
No international cricket was played in Pakistan for 10 years following the attack on the Sri Lanka team , with Pakistan holding the majority of their home matches in the United Arab Emirates .
However , touring teams have slowly returned .
Zimbabwe visited last month and a number of English players have taken part in the Pakistan Super League T20 competition .
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said : `` The ECB 's confirmation further endorses Pakistan as safe and secure .
Importantly , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have with the ECB and I would like to thank the ECB for their strong will and desire to make this short tour a reality .
`` The enhanced progress made over the last two years has been down to nurturing relationships with various cricket boards and international players , as well as building trust and confidence . ''
England 's next Test matches away against Pakistan are scheduled for the end of 2022 .
The ECB has also announced a provisional home schedule for the summer of 2021 , with men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place across the UK after the coronavirus pandemic forced all of 2020 's fixtures to be played behind closed doors in Southampton , Manchester and Derby .
England 's men will play five Tests against India and limited-overs matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan .
An additional two-Test series against an unnamed opponent could also be staged in the early part of the summer depending on the scheduling of the World Test Championship final , which is due to take place in England in June .
England 's women are planning to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the visually impaired team will take on Australia .
`` While Covid means there 's still a great deal of uncertainty , we really hope to be able to welcome fans back into the grounds safely next year to bring that unique atmosphere to stadia across the country , '' said Harrison .
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Pakistan toured England last summer, living and playing in a bio-secure environment
England will visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years when they play two Twenty20 internationals in October.
England have not toured since 2005 following an attack by gunmen on the Sri Lanka team in Lahore in 2009.
The Pakistan Cricket Board invited England to tour in early 2021 after Pakistan toured the UK this year, playing matches in a bio-secure bubble, but that could not be arranged.
However, two T20s will be played in Karachi on 14 and 15 October.
They will form part of the preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup, with both teams departing for India on 16 October.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Tom Harrison said: "As was demonstrated this summer, we have a strong relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ECB is delighted to be able to play our part in ensuring the safe return of international cricket to this wonderful nation of passionate cricket fans.
"As always, the safety and welfare of our players and staff will be paramount. We are working closely with the PCB to ensure all the necessary plans are in place, especially concerning the anticipated levels of security around the team, the proposed travel protocols and of course the situation regarding the fast-moving and ever-changing Covid-19 pandemic."
No international cricket was played in Pakistan for 10 years following the attack on the Sri Lanka team, with Pakistan holding the majority of their home matches in the United Arab Emirates.
However, touring teams have slowly returned. Zimbabwe visited last month and a number of English players have taken part in the Pakistan Super League T20 competition.
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said: "The ECB's confirmation further endorses Pakistan as safe and secure. Importantly, this announcement speaks volumes for the relationship that we have with the ECB and I would like to thank the ECB for their strong will and desire to make this short tour a reality.
"The enhanced progress made over the last two years has been down to nurturing relationships with various cricket boards and international players, as well as building trust and confidence."
England's next Test matches away against Pakistan are scheduled for the end of 2022.
The ECB has also announced a provisional home schedule for the summer of 2021, with men's and women's international matches taking place across the UK after the coronavirus pandemic forced all of 2020's fixtures to be played behind closed doors in Southampton, Manchester and Derby.
England's men will play five Tests against India and limited-overs matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
An additional two-Test series against an unnamed opponent could also be staged in the early part of the summer depending on the scheduling of the World Test Championship final, which is due to take place in England in June.
England's women are planning to meet New Zealand and South Africa, while the visually impaired team will take on Australia.
"While Covid means there's still a great deal of uncertainty, we really hope to be able to welcome fans back into the grounds safely next year to bring that unique atmosphere to stadia across the country," said Harrison.


bbc--2020-11-18--Queensland win State of Origin decider in front of 52,000 crowd

Last updated on .From the section Rugby League Queensland won their first series since 2017 with a game-three decider win over New South Wales in front of a 52,000 post-Covid-19 record crowd in Brisbane .
Tedesco went off with a head knock before the break as his side were overwhelmed by Queensland pressure .
Holmes ' penalty and Harry Grant 's score gave the Maroons a buffer and Daniel Tupou 's try was not enough in reply .
The game-three decider finished with a touch of controversy when New South Wales ' Josh Addo-Carr was blocked off as he tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sin-binned , and then a captain 's challenge in the final second failed to produce a positive result for the visitors .
Suncorp Stadium 's partisan crowd - pushing a capacity 52,500 - produced an intimidating atmosphere for the Maroons , who showed the intent and performance that brought them success in Adelaide a fortnight ago .
The attendance was higher than the 46,061 crowd at Auckland 's Eden Park last month where New Zealand beat Australia 27-7 in a rugby union Test , and far exceeded 37,303 that attended the NRL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that attended the Blues ' Origin game-two victory in Sydney and the 29,707 that watched the AFL Grand Final at the Gabba .
Wayne Bennett 's Queensland suffocated the visitors defensively , and hurt them with quick ball movement and a dizzying array of angles in attack .
Cameron Munster , forced off with a head knock in game two , was outstanding in guiding his side around the field and played a role in Holmes ' early try in the corner before showing great vision with a chip-and-chase to tee up Lee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' tries were the result of opportunism from Tedesco after Allan spilled close to the line , and a sharp move after back-to-back penalties for Tupou 's finish .
Tedesco collided with the knee of Josh Papali ' i and went off , but the switch of Issah Yeo to centre and Clint Gutherson to full-back had mixed results .
There was little evidence of the slick attack from game two until the last 20 minutes , largely because of the Queensland line-speed and energy .
Blues stand-off Cody Walker 's injury late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New South Wales , who won the series in both 2018 and 2019 .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby League
Valentine Holmes took to the air to score the opener for Queensland
Queensland (12) 20 Tries: Holmes, E Lee, Grant Goals: Holmes 4 New South Wales (6) 14 Tries: Tedesco, Tupou Goals: Cleary 3
Queensland won their first series since 2017 with a game-three decider win over New South Wales in front of a 52,000 post-Covid-19 record crowd in Brisbane.
Valentine Holmes and Edrick Lee scored for the Maroons either side of James Tedesco's response for a 12-6 lead.
Tedesco went off with a head knock before the break as his side were overwhelmed by Queensland pressure.
Holmes' penalty and Harry Grant's score gave the Maroons a buffer and Daniel Tupou's try was not enough in reply.
The game-three decider finished with a touch of controversy when New South Wales' Josh Addo-Carr was blocked off as he tried to score by Corey Allan, who was sin-binned, and then a captain's challenge in the final second failed to produce a positive result for the visitors.
Suncorp Stadium's partisan crowd - just under the capacity of 52,500 - produced an intimidating atmosphere for the Maroons, who showed the intent and performance that brought them success in Adelaide a fortnight ago.
The attendance was higher than the 46,061 crowd at Auckland's Eden Park last month where New Zealand beat Australia 27-7 in a rugby union Test, the 37,303 that attended the NRL Grand Final in Sydney, the 36,212 that attended the Blues' Origin game-two victory in Sydney and the 29,707 that watched the AFL Grand Final at the Gabba.
Full capacity was permitted after the limit on open-air stadiums, which had been set at 75%, was lifted by Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
About 2,000 tickets were given to local frontline healthcare workers and emergency services personnel in recognition of their work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wayne Bennett's Queensland suffocated the visitors defensively, and hurt them with quick ball movement and a dizzying array of angles in attack.
Cameron Munster, forced off with a head knock in game two, was outstanding in guiding his side around the field and played a role in Holmes' early try in the corner before showing great vision with a chip-and-chase to tee up Lee for his score.
New South Wales' tries were the result of opportunism from Tedesco after Allan spilled close to the line, and a sharp move after back-to-back penalties for Tupou's finish.
Tedesco collided with the knee of Josh Papali'i and went off, but the switch of Issah Yeo to centre and Clint Gutherson to full-back had mixed results.
There was little evidence of the slick attack from game two until the last 20 minutes, largely because of the Queensland line-speed and energy.
Blues stand-off Cody Walker's injury late on was an extra sour note for New South Wales, who won the series in both 2018 and 2019.
Queensland: Allan; E Lee, B Lee, Gagai, Holmes; Munster, Cherry-Evans; Welch, Friend, Papali'i, Kaufusi, Capewell, Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchanges: Grant, Collins, Arrow, Sua
New South Wales: Tedesco; Tupou, Gutherson, Wighton, Addo-Carr; Walker, Cleary; Saifiti, Cook, Haas, Crichton, Frizell, J Trbojevic
Interchanges: Finucane, Paulo, Brown, Yeo
Queensland celebrated at the end with their legions of fans at Suncorp in Brisbane


bbc--2020-11-18--Cavani sent off in Uruguay defeat by Brazil

Last updated on .From the section Football Everton forward Richarlison was on the scoresheet as Brazil beat Uruguay , who @ @ @ @ @ Cavani sent off .
Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo opened the scoring before Richarlison headed in @ @ @ @ @ of half-time .
Uruguay were without Luis Suarez after he tested positive for Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ in the first half and Martin Caceres having a goal ruled out for offside in @ @ @ @ @ hosts failed to record a shot on target .
Victory maintains Brazil 's 100 % @ @ @ @ @ American qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup .
They top the 10-team group , @ @ @ @ @ The top-four teams will qualify automatically but the fifth-placed team will enter an inter-regional play-off @ @ @ @ @ scale of the problem in the game

Last updated on .From the section Football
Richarlison scored Brazil's second with a glancing header
Everton forward Richarlison was on the scoresheet as Brazil beat Uruguay, who had Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani sent off.
Cavai received a straight red card after a video assistant referee review following a challenge on Richarlison in the second half.
Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo opened the scoring before Richarlison headed in a second on the stroke of half-time.
Uruguay were without Luis Suarez after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Despite hitting the woodwork twice in the first half and Martin Caceres having a goal ruled out for offside in the latter stages, the hosts failed to record a shot on target.
Victory maintains Brazil's 100% winning record in the South American qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
They top the 10-team group, while Uruguay are fifth. The top-four teams will qualify automatically but the fifth-placed team will enter an inter-regional play-off.


bbc--2020-11-19--Covid: US records quarter of a million deaths from coronavirus

`` It 's a very serious situation because there are lagging indicators , '' he said .
`` So when @ @ @ @ @ in cases as we 're seeing now particularly as more and more people are doing @ @ @ @ @ in a very difficult situation . ''

"It's a very serious situation because there are lagging indicators," he said. "So when you see the massive increase in cases as we're seeing now particularly as more and more people are doing things inside, we're in a very difficult situation."


bbc--2020-11-18--Pfizer vaccine has '95%' efficacy in new analysis

Perhaps one of the biggest problems is that wealthy countries have already swooped in to buy up the first batches @ @ @ @ @ That 's good news for a country such as the UK , but not such @ @ @ @ @ which have n't got the money to place bids .

Perhaps one of the biggest problems is that wealthy countries have already swooped in to buy up the first batches that will be ready. That's good news for a country such as the UK, but not such good news for developing countries which haven't got the money to place bids.


bbc--2020-11-18--US election: Trump campaign seeks partial recount in Wisconsin

Four years ago , a statewide recount funded by the Green Party resulted in a shift of only a few @ @ @ @ @ Trump trails in the state by more than 20,000 , any recount - partial or @ @ @ @ @ certain to leave Joe Biden still on top when all is said and done .

Four years ago, a statewide recount funded by the Green Party resulted in a shift of only a few hundred votes. Given that Trump trails in the state by more than 20,000, any recount - partial or full - seems all but certain to leave Joe Biden still on top when all is said and done.


bbc--2020-11-19--Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

Millions of people were affected when the models of iPhone 6 and 7 and SE were slowed down in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ dubbed batterygate .

Millions of people were affected when the models of iPhone 6 and 7 and SE were slowed down in 2016 in a scandal that was dubbed batterygate.


bbc--2020-11-18--Prince William 'tentatively welcomes' new inquiry into BBC's Diana interview

1 .
What steps did the BBC and , in particular , Martin Bashir take with a view to obtaining @ @ @ @ @ ?
This will include looking at the mocked up bank statements , alleged payments to @ @ @ @ @ , and other issues raised by Earl Spencer .

1. What steps did the BBC and, in particular, Martin Bashir take with a view to obtaining the Panorama interview in 1995? This will include looking at the mocked up bank statements, alleged payments to members of the royal household, and other issues raised by Earl Spencer.


bbc--2020-11-18--Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

There are about two million saw-whet owls across the US , she said , so Rockefeller will be OK if @ @ @ @ @ all the way back to Oneonta .
`` They find a new mate each year @ @ @ @ @ lives , '' she said .

There are about two million saw-whet owls across the US, she said, so Rockefeller will be OK if he doesn't make it all the way back to Oneonta. "They find a new mate each year and go on with their lives," she said.


bbc--2020-11-18--Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

But the social media giant relies on thousands of contractors , who officially work for other companies such as Accenture @ @ @ @ @ materials on the site that violate its policies , such as spam , child abuse @ @ @

The letter is addressed to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg, as well as the chiefs of Accenture and CPL. It was organised by UK law firm Foxglove, which works on tech policy issues. More than 170 of the signatories were anonymous.


bbc--2020-11-18--Ben Watkins: US MasterChef Junior star dies aged 14

`` Ben suffered more than his share in his 14 years on this Earth , but we take solace in @ @ @ @ @ over and in that , in the end , Ben knew he was loved by @ @ @ @


bbc--2020-11-18--Judge rules US can't use Covid-19 to expel migrant children

President-elect Joe Biden has promised to reverse many of the Trump administration 's immigration policies but has not yet commented @ @ @ @ @ to CBS News , aides to Mr Biden have pledged to direct the US Centers @ @ @ @ @ ( CDC ) and homeland security officials to review the order so that migrants are @ @ @ @ @ .

President-elect Joe Biden has promised to reverse many of the Trump administration's immigration policies but has not yet commented on the expulsions. According to CBS News, aides to Mr Biden have pledged to direct the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and homeland security officials to review the order so that migrants are able to make asylum claims.


bbc--2020-11-18--UK military to get biggest spending boost in 30 years

`` This is our chance to end the era of retreat , transform our armed forces , bolster our global @ @ @ @ @ up our country , pioneer new technology and defend our people and way of life @ @ @ @ @

He added: "When I looked across at the armed forces today I saw them with equipment that was out-of-date, I saw our adversaries across the world having better equipment, the ability to attack us and harm us getting wider and wider from our capabilities."


bbc--2020-11-18--Queen's Gambit: Chess on the rise due to drama series

The popularity of chess is rocketing with five times the number of new online players than last year .
Lockdown @ @ @ @ @ Gambit have been credited with bringing new players to the board .

The popularity of chess is rocketing with five times the number of new online players than last year.
Lockdown and the drama Queen's Gambit have been credited with bringing new players to the board.


bbc--2020-11-19--Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

He said the report said 25 Special Air Service ( SAS ) soldiers were involved in the killings , none @ @ @ @ @ described as being in the heat of battle '' .

"It is the environment [within the ADF], it is the context, it is the rules, it is the culture and the command that sat around those things," he said. "And if we want to deal with the truth of this, we have to deal with the truth of that."


bbc--2020-11-19--Hong Kong: UK and allies express 'serious concern' over China's policies

The UK , US , Australia , Canada and New Zealand have accused China of a concerted campaign to silence @ @ @ @ @ in breach of its international obligations .

Beijing says the law will return stability to the territory, but western governments and human rights groups say it effectively curtails freedom of speech and protest. After the law was introduced, a number of pro-democracy groups disbanded out of fears for their safety.


bbc--2020-11-18--Climate change: Warmer winters linked to increased drowning risk

`` They were playing on the ice , tobogganing or ice skating and they just were n't able to recognise @ @ @ @ @ .
They may not have recognised that slushy ice or a little open patch of @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"They were playing on the ice, tobogganing or ice skating and they just weren't able to recognise when the ice was unsafe. They may not have recognised that slushy ice or a little open patch of water could be so fatal."