bbc--2020-11-18--Hurricane Iota: At least nine dead in strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year

This year 's Atlantic hurricane season has broken the record for the number of named storms .
For only the @ @ @ @ @ have had to start using the letters of the Greek alphabet to start storm names @ @ @ @ @ on its traditional alphabetical list .

This year's Atlantic hurricane season has broken the record for the number of named storms. For only the second time on record officials have had to start using the letters of the Greek alphabet to start storm names after running out of names on its traditional alphabetical list.


bbc--2020-11-18--Tigray: Ethiopia denies Mekelle strikes targeted civilians

Ethiopia 's federal authorities have denied reports that civilians were targeted during air strikes in the capital of the Tigray @ @ @ @ @ operation was against `` specific critical TPLF targets '' .
A deadly airstrike on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ others in Mekelle .
It is not yet clear who carried it out .

Ethiopia's federal authorities have denied reports that civilians were targeted during air strikes in the capital of the Tigray region. They said the operation was against "specific critical TPLF targets".
A deadly airstrike on Tuesday killed two people and injured others in Mekelle. It is not yet clear who carried it out.


bbc--2020-11-19--Coronavirus: Father Christmas’ guide to a Covid safe Christmas

Christmas is happening this year , but it ’ s going to be a lot different .
To explain how @ @ @ @ @ the BBC ’ s Laura Foster .
He answered some pressing questions children at the @ @ @ @ @ s Junior School had about what to expect from Christmas this year , and how @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s being safe in a pandemic .

"Things are going to be a bit different, but that doesn't mean Christmas isn't happening."
That's the message from Santa Claus ahead of what is surely to be a festive season unlike any other.
Christmas lockdown rules vary around the world, but Father Christmas can still visit homes as he is a key worker carrying out essential work.
But he and the elves are taking extra steps to ensure they can still visit homes while keeping people safe.
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions from children at the High School of Glasgow’s Junior School about how to stay safe this Christmas.
Video by Laura Foster and Mattea Bubalo.
Filming by Emily Brooks.


bbc--2020-11-18--Yazidis appoint new spiritual leader in Iraq - in pictures

They faced harsh persecution at the hands of the Islamic State ( IS ) group , who took over the @ @ @ @ @ , enslaved and raped thousands of Yazidis .

They faced harsh persecution at the hands of the Islamic State (IS) group, who took over the region in 2014 and killed, enslaved and raped thousands of Yazidis.


bbc--2020-11-18--Rockefeller Center’s famous Christmas tree 'on brand for 2020'

Tishman Speyer , the company that owns the Rockefeller Center , has said it is particularly proud to keep the @ @ @ @ @ , at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of some other @ @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-11-19--Pike River: The 29 coal miners who never came home

`` He was working in the south ( part of the mine ) , which was flooded .
My husband @ @ @ @ @ he hated the water and I close my eyes every night and visualise him floating @ @ @ @ @ hated so much and I just thought I ca n't have him down there .
@ @ @ @ @ would like as many men to be retrieved , '' she added .

"He was working in the south (part of the mine), which was flooded. My husband couldn't swim, so he hated the water and I close my eyes every night and visualise him floating in this water that he hated so much and I just thought I can't have him down there. If we can, I would like as many men to be retrieved," she added.


bbc--2020-11-18--MeowTalk: Alexa developer’s app to translate cat’s miaow

“ For now , if you don ’ t take it too seriously , it ’ s a really fun @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ And , who knows , maybe in time , it will really @ @ @ @ @ true meow in all instances .
It surely looks promising .
”

"This could be detrimental to the cat, the owner and their relationship - for instance, if a cat is purring it doesn't necessarily mean they are happy and restful. A purr can also be seeking affection or indicating discomfort. In its current form, the app should only be used for entertainment."


bbc--2020-11-18--New Zealand Police introduce hijab to uniform

`` It feels great to be able to go out and show the New Zealand Police hijab as part of @ @ @ @ @ added .
`` I think that seeing it , more Muslim women will want to @ @ @ @ @

"It feels great to be able to go out and show the New Zealand Police hijab as part of my uniform," she added. "I think that seeing it, more Muslim women will want to join as well."


bbc--2020-11-19--EU faces challenge from three states to Covid budget

There is a distinct lack of trust in Warsaw about Brussels ' real intentions .
Poland is currently the largest @ @ @ @ @ but it 's prepared to block the bloc 's new budget , because it calculates @ @ @ @ @ a year for a solution to be found , something it reckons many southern EU @ @ @ @ @ able to do .

There is a distinct lack of trust in Warsaw about Brussels' real intentions. Poland is currently the largest recipient of EU funds, but it's prepared to block the bloc's new budget, because it calculates it can wait for perhaps a year for a solution to be found, something it reckons many southern EU member states will not be able to do.


bbc--2020-11-19--US election 2020: Why Republicans are fighting in Georgia

In an interview with the BBC 's US partner CBS News , Mr Raffensperger said that in a phone call @ @ @ @ @ that absentee ballots from counties with high rates of non-matching signatures be disqualified .
When @ @ @ @ @ they are required to sign an oath on the envelope , with the signatures being @ @ @ @ @

If the Democrats win both seats in January, the Senate would be evenly divided between parties. But this is still a win for Democrats. US vice-presidents have the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate, meaning that with Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on board, Democrats would effectively control both chambers. That could make all the difference as the Biden administration seeks to work through its agenda.


bbc--2020-11-18--US election 2020: What legal challenges is Trump planning?

The Trump campaign has had a small victory over how long voters should be given to provide proof of identification @ @ @ @ @ unclear on their postal ballots .
The deadline was 12 November , but this has @ @ @ @ @ .

When they initially lost the case, his lawyers took it to a federal appeals court. It was rejected there too, with the judge saying: "Charges of unfairness are serious. But calling an election unfair does not make it so. Charges require specific allegations and then proof. We have neither here."


bbc--2020-11-18--Lukaku sends Belgium into Nations League finals

Last updated on .From the section European Football Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium secured their place at the Nations @ @ @ @ @ Denmark .
Jonas Wind headed in an equaliser but Lukaku turned in Kevin de Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ a third .
A Nacer Chadli own goal reduced the deficit but De Bruyne swept @ @ @ @ @ .
• None Who is up and down in the Nations League ?
The victory @ @ @ @ @ , who beat England 2-0 on Sunday to end the Three Lions ' hopes of @ @ @ @ @ top of Group A2 .
They join France , Spain and Italy in the finals @ @ @ @ @ in October 2021 .
• None See the scale of the problem in the game

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Lukaku has scored 17 goals in his last 14 appearances for Belgium
Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium secured their place at the Nations League finals with victory against Denmark.
Leicester's Youri Tielemans opened the scoring after just three minutes with a drilled finish.
Jonas Wind headed in an equaliser but Lukaku turned in Kevin de Bruyne's pass before heading home a third.
A Nacer Chadli own goal reduced the deficit but De Bruyne swept in a fourth for Belgium.
The victory means Roberto Martinez's side, who beat England 2-0 on Sunday to end the Three Lions' hopes of reaching the finals, finish top of Group A2.
They join France, Spain and Italy in the finals, which will take place in October 2021.


bbc--2020-11-18--Wijnaldum winner not enough for Dutch as Italy reach finals

Last updated on .From the section European Football Liverpool 's Georginio Wijnaldum scored a late winner against Poland but it @ @ @ @ @ the Netherlands into the Nations League finals .
Wijnaldum 's header in the closing stages @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Italy 's 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina meant the Azzurri finished as Group A1 @ @ @ @ @ is up and down in the Nations League ?
Andrea Belotti and Domenico Berardi got @ @ @ @ @ , who join Belgium , France and Spain in the Nations League finals , which @ @ @ @ @ year .
While the Netherlands failed to progress the victory was their second in a @ @ @ @ @ de Boer , who had failed to win any of his first four games in @ @ @ @ @ the scale of the problem in the game

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Wijnaldum has scored three goals in his last two games for the Netherlands
Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum scored a late winner against Poland but it was not enough to send the Netherlands into the Nations League finals.
Kamil Jozwiak had put Poland ahead in the first half but Memphis Depay equalised from the penalty spot with 13 minutes remaining.
Wijnaldum's header in the closing stages gave the visitors the win.
However, Italy's 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina meant the Azzurri finished as Group A1 winners.
Andrea Belotti and Domenico Berardi got the goals for the Italians, who join Belgium, France and Spain in the Nations League finals, which take place in October next year.
While the Netherlands failed to progress the victory was their second in a row under new boss Frank de Boer, who had failed to win any of his first four games in charge.


bbc--2020-11-18--ATP Finals 2020: Novak Djokovic loses to Daniil Medvedev

Last updated on .From the section Tennis An error-prone Novak Djokovic was beaten for only the fourth time this year as Daniil Medvedev reached the semi-finals at the ATP Finals .
World number one Djokovic , 33 , can still qualify for the last four if he wins his final round-robin match against Alexander Zverev on Friday .
Zverev earlier boosted his own hopes with victory over Diego Schwartzman .
The German fifth seed overcame a poor second set to claim a 6-3 4-6 6-3 win against the Argentine , who is now unable to reach the knockout stage after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Djokovic has no answer to Medvedev 's energy Djokovic came into this match having lost just three times in 2020 - when he was defaulted at the US Open , when he was beaten by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final and then when he was upset by Lorenzo Sonego in the quarter-finals in Vienna .
He is chasing a record-equalling sixth title here and although he still has a good chance of advancing , he must do it the hard way against Zverev .
The Serb was made to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who created two break points in the third game of the opening set in a high-energy display .
Despite some lengthy games , including one that lasted seven minutes and another that went to five deuces , Medvedev did not tire as he broke for 4-3 when Djokovic netted a forehand .
A double fault handed the 24-year-old Russian the set as part of a run of seven games in a row that he strung together to lead 3-0 in the second .
Djokovic got himself on the scoreboard but it was too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baseline rallies and went 5-2 up .
The Serb then held to force the Russian to serve it out , which he did with confidence as a forehand winner wrapped up his second victory in two matches in the Group Tokyo 1970 .
`` I can not allow these things [ losing seven games in a row ] to happen when I 'm playing the top players in the world , '' Djokovic said .
`` He was just better , no question about it .
We started well .
Up to 3-3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quite an even match but after that break he was cruising .
I struggled to find the right level . ''
Medvedev , who made only 12 unforced errors and won 10 of the last 13 games , is experiencing a very different ATP Finals to last year where he lost all three of his group matches on his debut .
`` I 'm sure he did n't play his best but it happens to everybody , '' Medvedev , who advances as group winner , said in an on-court interview .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew I had to take my chances and it was a great match for me . ''
Who can qualify for the semi-finals ?
The permutations at this event are often mind-bendingly complicated but this year it is straightforward .
With the two group winners already decided after Dominic Thiem clinched Group London 2020 with victory over Nadal on Tuesday , there are two winner-takes-all matches to determine the remaining semi-finalists .
Before Djokovic and Zverev meet on Friday , 20-time Grand Slam champion Nadal and defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas face each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Thursday 's other match US Open champion Thiem takes on already eliminated Russian Andrey Rublev ( 14:00 ) .
Meanwhile , Britain 's only representative at the event - Joe Salisbury - and his American partner Rajeev Ram will be chasing a place in the doubles semi-finals on Thursday .
They need to beat German pair Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies to advance ( 18:00 ) .
This was only Djokovic 's fourth defeat of the season - and was all the more surprising given the way he started the match .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ storm , and then improbably and superbly to reel off seven games in a row .
Eight second-set aces tightened his grip on the match , but there was a curious indifference to Djokovic as the tide turned against him .
The round-robin format can play tricks with the mind : Djokovic knew he could not be knocked out tonight .
But now he must beat Zverev on Friday afternoon .
Will he be able to rouse himself with a place in the semi-finals on the line ?
• None Alerts : Get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None See the scale of the problem in the game

Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Daniil Medvedev has won both of his two round-robin matches so far at this year's ATP Finals
ATP Finals 2020 Venue: O2 Arena, London Date: 15-22 November Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app; follow BBC radio and live text commentary online on selected matches
An error-prone Novak Djokovic was beaten for only the fourth time this year as Daniil Medvedev reached the semi-finals at the ATP Finals.
The Serb hit 24 unforced errors and five double faults in a 6-3 6-3 loss to fourth seed Medvedev in London.
World number one Djokovic, 33, can still qualify for the last four if he wins his final round-robin match against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Zverev earlier boosted his own hopes with victory over Diego Schwartzman.
The German fifth seed overcame a poor second set to claim a 6-3 4-6 6-3 win against the Argentine, who is now unable to reach the knockout stage after Medvedev's win at the O2 Arena.
Djokovic has no answer to Medvedev's energy
Djokovic came into this match having lost just three times in 2020 - when he was defaulted at the US Open, when he was beaten by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final and then when he was upset by Lorenzo Sonego in the quarter-finals in Vienna.
He is chasing a record-equalling sixth title here and although he still has a good chance of advancing, he must do it the hard way against Zverev.
The Serb was made to work hard from the off by Medvedev, who created two break points in the third game of the opening set in a high-energy display.
Despite some lengthy games, including one that lasted seven minutes and another that went to five deuces, Medvedev did not tire as he broke for 4-3 when Djokovic netted a forehand.
A double fault handed the 24-year-old Russian the set as part of a run of seven games in a row that he strung together to lead 3-0 in the second.
Djokovic got himself on the scoreboard but it was too late as Medvedev continued to dominate the baseline rallies and went 5-2 up.
The Serb then held to force the Russian to serve it out, which he did with confidence as a forehand winner wrapped up his second victory in two matches in the Group Tokyo 1970.
"I cannot allow these things [losing seven games in a row] to happen when I'm playing the top players in the world," Djokovic said.
"He was just better, no question about it. We started well. Up to 3-3 [in the first set] it was quite an even match but after that break he was cruising. I struggled to find the right level."
Medvedev, who made only 12 unforced errors and won 10 of the last 13 games, is experiencing a very different ATP Finals to last year where he lost all three of his group matches on his debut.
"I'm sure he didn't play his best but it happens to everybody," Medvedev, who advances as group winner, said in an on-court interview.
"I'm feeling confident. I knew I had to take my chances and it was a great match for me."
Who can qualify for the semi-finals?
The permutations at this event are often mind-bendingly complicated but this year it is straightforward.
With the two group winners already decided after Dominic Thiem clinched Group London 2020 with victory over Nadal on Tuesday, there are two winner-takes-all matches to determine the remaining semi-finalists.
Before Djokovic and Zverev meet on Friday, 20-time Grand Slam champion Nadal and defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas face each other on Thursday (20:00 GMT).
In Thursday's other match US Open champion Thiem takes on already eliminated Russian Andrey Rublev (14:00).
Meanwhile, Britain's only representative at the event - Joe Salisbury - and his American partner Rajeev Ram will be chasing a place in the doubles semi-finals on Thursday. They need to beat German pair Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies to advance (18:00).
Analysis
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller
This was only Djokovic's fourth defeat of the season - and was all the more surprising given the way he started the match.
Medvedev did very well to weather the storm, and then improbably and superbly to reel off seven games in a row.
Eight second-set aces tightened his grip on the match, but there was a curious indifference to Djokovic as the tide turned against him.
The round-robin format can play tricks with the mind: Djokovic knew he could not be knocked out tonight.
But now he must beat Zverev on Friday afternoon. Will he be able to rouse himself with a place in the semi-finals on the line?


bbc--2020-11-18--NBA Draft 2020: LaMelo, Edwards and Wiseman fighting for number one pick

BBC Sport looks at the top contenders to be the number one pick in this year 's NBA Draft .
@ @ @ @ @ place virtually at midnight GMT on Wednesday .

BBC Sport looks at the top prospects in this year's NBA Draft, including number one pick Anthony Edwards
READ MORE: First pick Edwards set for Timberwolves


bbc--2020-11-18--Three South Africans in Covid-19 isolation before England series

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Three South Africa players are isolating before their upcoming limited-overs series at home @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus test .
Two players have been deemed 'close contacts ' while all three players @ @ @ @ @ asymptomatic .
England will play three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals , all behind closed @ @ @ @ @ beginning on 27 November .
No replacements have been named in the South Africa squad @ @ @ @ @ join the group before intra-squad warm-ups over the weekend .
England 's players were tested @ @ @ @ @ they arrived at their team base in Cape Town on Wednesday .
CSA said : @ @ @ @ @ been placed in immediate isolation in Cape Town as part of the Covid-19 protocols .
@ @ @ @ @ , CSA 's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
England played three one-day internationals and three Twenty20s in South Africa in February
Three South Africa players are isolating before their upcoming limited-overs series at home to England following a positive coronavirus test.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) said there was one positive from about 50 tests.
Two players have been deemed 'close contacts' while all three players, currently unnamed, are asymptomatic.
England will play three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals, all behind closed doors, with the matches beginning on 27 November.
No replacements have been named in the South Africa squad but two new players will join the group before intra-squad warm-ups over the weekend.
England's players were tested before departure and again when they arrived at their team base in Cape Town on Wednesday.
CSA said: "All three players have been placed in immediate isolation in Cape Town as part of the Covid-19 protocols. While all players are asymptomatic, CSA's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being."


bbc--2020-11-19--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--Intubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff

Music teacher Grover Wilhelmsen was in intensive care with Covid-19 for a month .
Unable to speak as he was @ @ @ @ @ show his appreciation for the staff by playing the violin .
`` It was an @ @ @ @ @ '' said nurse Ciara Sase , who treated Mr Wilhelmsen and arranged for his violin @ @ @ @ @ .

Music teacher Grover Wilhelmsen was in intensive care with Covid-19 for a month. Unable to speak as he was intubated, he chose to show his appreciation for the staff by playing the violin.
"It was an overwhelming sense of peace," said nurse Ciara Sase, who treated Mr Wilhelmsen and arranged for his violin to be safely brought in.
Video by Joaquim Salles


bbc--2020-11-19--NBA draft: First pick Anthony Edwards set for Minnesota Timberwolves

Last updated on .From the section Basketball Anthony Edwards paid tribute to his late mother and grandmother as he was named the NBA 's number one draft pick with a move to Minnesota Timberwolves .
`` It 's an indescribable feeling - I ca n't even describe it , '' Edwards said .
`` My family is emotional .
I 'm sure when I get off of here I 'm going to get emotional . ''
Edwards stands to earn a four-year contract worth $ 44.2m ( £33.39m ) under terms of the existing collective bargaining agreement .
Memphis 7ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick selected by six-time champions Golden State Warriors , who finished bottom of the Western Conference last season .
Point guard LaMelo Ball , the brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo , was the third pick selected by the Charlotte Hornets .
LaMelo , 19 , and 2017 second pick Lonzo , 23 , are the first brothers selected in the top five of the NBA draft .
Chicago Bulls opted for Florida State small forward Patrick Williams as the fourth pick .
The draft was originally scheduled for 25 June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallout from the coronavirus .
Last year 's event was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn , New York , but Wednesday 's event was conducted at ESPN headquarters in Connecticut and held via video calls .
Boxes of hats were sent to the top prospects so they could wear the appropriate one when their name was read out .
• None See the scale of the problem in the game

Last updated on .From the section Basketball
LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards were all in the mix to be this year's number one pick
Anthony Edwards paid tribute to his late mother and grandmother as he was named the NBA's number one draft pick with a move to Minnesota Timberwolves.
Both family members died of cancer and the Georgia guard, 19, sat next to paintings of the pair as the announcement was made.
"It's an indescribable feeling - I can't even describe it," Edwards said.
"My family is emotional. I'm sure when I get off of here I'm going to get emotional."
Edwards stands to earn a four-year contract worth $44.2m (£33.39m) under terms of the existing collective bargaining agreement.
Memphis 7ft centre James Wiseman was the number two pick selected by six-time champions Golden State Warriors, who finished bottom of the Western Conference last season.
Point guard LaMelo Ball, the brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo, was the third pick selected by the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo, 19, and 2017 second pick Lonzo, 23, are the first brothers selected in the top five of the NBA draft.
Chicago Bulls opted for Florida State small forward Patrick Williams as the fourth pick.
The draft was originally scheduled for 25 June but had been delayed because of the fallout from the coronavirus. Last year's event was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, but Wednesday's event was conducted at ESPN headquarters in Connecticut and held via video calls.
Boxes of hats were sent to the top prospects so they could wear the appropriate one when their name was read out.
Analysis
BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor
In past years the draft featured the names of teenagers already known around the world - before they'd even bounced a ball as a professional on an NBA court.
Allen Iverson in 1996, LeBron James in 2003 and most recently Zion Williamson in 2019.
It's been suggested this year's group lacks an obvious transcendent superstar - however what it lacks in quality, it appears to make up for with quantity.
The general consensus is the class of 2020 has a larger selection of players expected to have a long, fruitful NBA career than in years gone by.
James Wiseman going at number two is a great sign for the game's 'big men', too.
The value of the centre position has somewhat diminished as the game has evolved. Points in the paint are still important but the most prized commodity in today's NBA are perimeter shooters.
Many of the players in this year's draft haven't played competitive high-level basketball in months due to Covid-19 restrictions - now they will join up with their respective teams without a chance to compete in the NBA Summer League.


bbc--2020-11-19--Pompeo in unprecedented West Bank settlement visit

`` For a long time the state department took the wrong view of settlements .
It took a view that @ @ @ @ @ of this special place and instead now today the United States department of state stands @ @ @ @ @ settlements can be done in a way that 's lawful and appropriate and proper , @ @ @ @ @ in Jerusalem .

The guidelines, he said, applied "most notably" to the 60% of the West Bank, classified as "Area C" under the Oslo Accords, that is under full Israeli military and civilian control and where much of the settler population lives. It includes the Jordan Valley and many Palestinian communities.


bbc--2020-11-19--Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians, report finds

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

"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--BDS Israel boycott group is anti-Semitic, says US

Formed in 2005 , BDS has become prominent in many countries around the world .
It calls for a total @ @ @ @ @ cultural , economic and academic , over what it considers as Israeli repression of Palestinian @ @

Formed in 2005, BDS has become prominent in many countries around the world. It calls for a total boycott of Israel, including cultural, economic and academic, over what it considers as Israeli repression of Palestinian rights.


bbc--2020-11-19--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--2020-11-19--Have female CEOs coped better with Covid than men?

`` There 's always a danger in saying that a trait is entirely female or entirely male , as we @ @ @ @ @ both , and different personalities , '' says Ms Beale .
`` But reflecting on @ @ @ @ @ - and I 've seen in other female leaders - is taking a step back @ @ @ @ @ the position of those that you 're trying to work on behalf of . ''

"There's always a danger in saying that a trait is entirely female or entirely male, as we're all a mix of both, and different personalities," says Ms Beale. "But reflecting on what I've personally done - and I've seen in other female leaders - is taking a step back, and placing yourself in the position of those that you're trying to work on behalf of."


bbc--2020-11-19--Naya Rivera: Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Glee star's drowning

The child was found alone and asleep in the boat by a leasing agent after it was not returned , @ @ @ @ @ actress .
Her body was found a few days later and her death was later @ @ @ @ @ .

The child was found alone and asleep in the boat by a leasing agent after it was not returned, prompting a search for the actress. Her body was found a few days later and her death was later declared to have been accidental.


bbc--2020-11-19--Ethiopia army accuses WHO boss Dr Tedros of supporting Tigray

`` We do n't expect him to stand on the side of Ethiopians and condemn these people .
He has @ @ @ @ @ them , he has campaigned for neighbouring countries to condemn the war , '' said @ @ @

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bbc--2020-11-19--Masahiko Kondo: Japanese singer suspended over extra-marital affair

Affair is a personal issue between the husbands and wives .
But in JAPAN who 's having affair just like @ @ @ @ @ fuss about personal issues.I 'm not saying that I 'm in favor of affair .
@ @ @ @ @ country .


bbc--2020-11-19--President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

`` We will not reverse course or run against the historical trend by 'decoupling ' or forming a small circle @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Xi said .

"We will not reverse course or run against the historical trend by 'decoupling' or forming a small circle to keep others out," Mr Xi said.


bbc--2020-11-19--UK military to get biggest spending boost in 30 years

But he questioned how it would be funded and asked whether the money would be raised through tax rises .

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--2020-11-19--Brexit: UK 'will be less safe without EU security deal' - police chief

`` We 've made it very clear that we need as much time to negotiate those agreements with our European @ @ @ @ @ we ca n't do that until the negotiations are finished , '' he said .

"We've made it very clear that we need as much time to negotiate those agreements with our European counterparts as possible, and we can't do that until the negotiations are finished," he said.


bbc--2020-11-19--US election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?

The 2020 US election campaigns smashed all records - with presidential and congressional candidates spending a total of almost $ @ @ @ @ @ the price tag for 2016 .
This year the campaigns had to contend with the @ @ @ @ @ explains the huge increase ?
BBC Reality Check breaks down some of the spending and @ @ @ @ @ Written and produced by Jake Horton and Soraya Auer

The 2020 US election campaigns smashed all records - with presidential and congressional candidates spending a total of almost $14bn - more than double the price tag for 2016.
This year the campaigns had to contend with the coronavirus pandemic, but what explains the huge increase?
BBC Reality Check breaks down some of the spending and who paid for it.
Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin
Narrated by Marianna Brady
Written and produced by Jake Horton, Soraya Auer and Sarah Glatte


bbc--2020-11-19--Thailand protesters drench police headquarters with paint

Their proposal called for a more transparent and democratic government , and reforms that would ensure only an elected MP @ @ @ @ @ Thailand currently has a system where its parliament can nominate a non-elected person as PM @

Their proposal called for a more transparent and democratic government, and reforms that would ensure only an elected MP could become prime minister. Thailand currently has a system where its parliament can nominate a non-elected person as PM.


bbc--2020-11-19--In pictures: Turning the iconic Ghana Must Go bag into high fashion

The bag is also associated in Nigeria with being used by corrupt politicians to carry cash , especially during elections @ @ @ @ @ reputation even though many large transactions in the country are now carried out using technology @ @ @ @ @

The bag is also associated in Nigeria with being used by corrupt politicians to carry cash, especially during elections. It has kept this reputation even though many large transactions in the country are now carried out using technology, rather than cash.


bbc--2020-11-18--The human cost of Australia's illegal 'robo' hunt for welfare cheats

`` It 's all about the idea that we 're surveilling you , and making sure you do n't get @ @ @ @ @ she told the BBC .
`` It 's a terrible contradiction to the purpose of @ @ @ @ @ Australia ] , which is actually to ensure that people have sufficient resources to survive @ @ @ @ @ very wealthy country . ''

"It's all about the idea that we're surveilling you, and making sure you don't get overpaid your due," she told the BBC. "It's a terrible contradiction to the purpose of the welfare state [in Australia], which is actually to ensure that people have sufficient resources to survive in what is really a very wealthy country."


bbc--2020-11-19--Keith Richards: 'I'll celebrate the Stones' 60th anniversary in a wheelchair'

`` With The Stones really , they have to be in the same room to play , '' Richards explains @ @ @ @ @ in touch with Mick and Ronnie [ Wood ] and I 'm trying to figure @ @ @ @ @ a session together in the next few weeks - but it 's all a bit @ @ @ @ @ ''

"With The Stones really, they have to be in the same room to play," Richards explains. "I've been in touch with Mick and Ronnie [Wood] and I'm trying to figure out if we could pull a session together in the next few weeks - but it's all a bit of an experiment really."


bbc--2020-11-19--Coronavirus: The realities of schooling in rural Brazil

`` Many stop doing their homework .
For those who do keep going , I can check how they are @ @ @ @ @ , even those with internet , you send the activities over and they never send @ @ @ @ @ hard to evaluate them . ''

"Many stop doing their homework. For those who do keep going, I can check how they are doing, but with some, even those with internet, you send the activities over and they never send it back so it's hard to evaluate them."


bbc--2020-11-19--Is Atletico Madrid's Felix finally justifying £113m fee?

La Liga returns with a bang this weekend as unbeaten Atletico Madrid - in third place , three points behind leaders Real Sociedad but with two games in hand - host an inconsistent Barcelona looking to escape from mid-table mediocrity .
Atletico , though , still have plenty more attacking weapons to provide a major test to Barca 's unreliable defence on Saturday ( 20:00 GMT ) , including a young talent who is looking increasingly capable of living up to his status as the third most expensive transfer in history .
Losing Suarez after his positive coronavirus test earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atletico , because the former Barca frontman has made a strong start to life with his new club .
After netting twice in 20 minutes on his debut , Suarez has continued to lead the line in his usual belligerent fashion and is La Liga 's joint-second leading scorer , with his tally of five goals in 375 minutes giving him the best goals-per-minute record in the league .
However , approaching the age of 34 , Suarez is clearly only a short-term measure and Atletico 's frustration at his unavailability on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still call upon a fast-rising star who has the team 's future at his feet : Joao Felix .
The Portugal forward , who turned 21 last week , was only moderately successful during his first season with Atletico in 2019-20 , scoring nine goals and never appearing fully to earn the trust of demanding manager Diego Simeone .
In the opening weeks of the new campaign , however , he has shown exactly why Atletico forked out £113m to sign him from Benfica by delivering a series of spectacular performances .
Felix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been obvious , but he is now also getting himself more consistently involved in the action and providing a decisive final product inside the box .
With seven goals and two assists for Atletico , he has nearly matched last season 's output already , and he has also shone on the international stage by netting his first senior goals for Portugal - including a strike in Tuesday 's 3-2 win at Croatia .
International team-mate and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has said he believes Felix can eventually become Cristiano Ronaldo 's long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's attack , indicating the growing confidence that the young star is ready to fulfil his potential .
Felix 's enhanced status this season is reflected in the fact his average number of ball touches per game has increased from 40 to 57 , and with eight goals in his past seven matches , this future superstar is in the best form of his career .
Another key element of Atletico 's forward line is the unlikely figure of a man whose career has been totally transformed by a thrilling night at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought for £35.9m from Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 , he was a defensive midfielder , signed as a replacement for Manchester City-bound Rodri .
But Simeone gradually became more impressed by his attacking capabilities , leading to Llorente replacing Diego Costa from the bench against Liverpool in March to score twice in nine minutes , knocking the Champions League holders out of the 2019-20 competition .
Before that remarkable evening , Llorente had scored only six goals in 162 career appearances .
But he is now one of La Liga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the right wing but with the freedom to attack the box as often as possible .
Llorente has registered eight goals and six assists in 23 outings since Anfield and , in the 4-0 win over Cadiz before the international break , he became only the second player - after Lionel Messi - to record both a goal and an assist in four different games this year .
His individual transformation from defensive midfielder into all-action forward is a neat metaphor for a wider process of change at Atletico because , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative , Simeone now seems intent on creating a far more attack-minded team .
Atletico are the second-highest scorers in La Liga with 17 goals in seven games , and their average of 4.86 shots on target per game is second only to Barcelona .
Simeone has a wide range of options at his disposal and is certainly not solely relying on Suarez for goalscoring , shown by his decision to leave the Uruguayan out of his squad for the recent 3-1 win at Osasuna to allow him to rest .
Suarez 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versatile Argentine Angel Correa , whose four assists is the joint highest in La Liga , while Costa is also expected to be available after missing the past month with a hamstring injury .
Felix and Llorente , though , will be the main men .
And maintaining their strong start by claiming a commanding victory over Barca would be the ideal way to prove that Atletico 's new style could lead to great things .
• None See the scale of the problem in the game

Can Atletico Madrid challenge for a second title under Diego Simeone?
La Liga returns with a bang this weekend as unbeaten Atletico Madrid - in third place, three points behind leaders Real Sociedad but with two games in hand - host an inconsistent Barcelona looking to escape from mid-table mediocrity.
Luis Suarez was set to hog the headlines in his first game against his former club, but the Uruguay striker has been ruled out after contracting Covid-19 during the international break.
Atletico, though, still have plenty more attacking weapons to provide a major test to Barca's unreliable defence on Saturday (20:00 GMT), including a young talent who is looking increasingly capable of living up to his status as the third most expensive transfer in history.
Felix flowering into superstar
Joao Felix is learning from Cristiano Ronaldo on Portugal duty
Losing Suarez after his positive coronavirus test earlier this week is clearly a blow to Atletico, because the former Barca frontman has made a strong start to life with his new club.
After netting twice in 20 minutes on his debut, Suarez has continued to lead the line in his usual belligerent fashion and is La Liga's joint-second leading scorer, with his tally of five goals in 375 minutes giving him the best goals-per-minute record in the league.
However, approaching the age of 34, Suarez is clearly only a short-term measure and Atletico's frustration at his unavailability on Saturday is tempered by the fact they can still call upon a fast-rising star who has the team's future at his feet: Joao Felix.
The Portugal forward, who turned 21 last week, was only moderately successful during his first season with Atletico in 2019-20, scoring nine goals and never appearing fully to earn the trust of demanding manager Diego Simeone.
In the opening weeks of the new campaign, however, he has shown exactly why Atletico forked out £113m to sign him from Benfica by delivering a series of spectacular performances.
Felix's effortlessly elegant technical talent has always been obvious, but he is now also getting himself more consistently involved in the action and providing a decisive final product inside the box.
With seven goals and two assists for Atletico, he has nearly matched last season's output already, and he has also shone on the international stage by netting his first senior goals for Portugal - including a strike in Tuesday's 3-2 win at Croatia.
International team-mate and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has said he believes Felix can eventually become Cristiano Ronaldo's long-term successor as the focal point of Portugal's attack, indicating the growing confidence that the young star is ready to fulfil his potential.
Felix's enhanced status this season is reflected in the fact his average number of ball touches per game has increased from 40 to 57, and with eight goals in his past seven matches, this future superstar is in the best form of his career.
Beware, Barca.
Transformed Llorente offers new dimension
Marcos Llorente has scored nine goals in 46 games under Diego Simeone. He managed one in 51 games under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid
Another key element of Atletico's forward line is the unlikely figure of a man whose career has been totally transformed by a thrilling night at Anfield: Marcos Llorente.
When Llorente was bought for £35.9m from Real Madrid in the summer of 2019, he was a defensive midfielder, signed as a replacement for Manchester City-bound Rodri.
But Simeone gradually became more impressed by his attacking capabilities, leading to Llorente replacing Diego Costa from the bench against Liverpool in March to score twice in nine minutes, knocking the Champions League holders out of the 2019-20 competition.
Before that remarkable evening, Llorente had scored only six goals in 162 career appearances. But he is now one of La Liga's most effective forwards, lining up on the right wing but with the freedom to attack the box as often as possible.
Llorente has registered eight goals and six assists in 23 outings since Anfield and, in the 4-0 win over Cadiz before the international break, he became only the second player - after Lionel Messi - to record both a goal and an assist in four different games this year.
His individual transformation from defensive midfielder into all-action forward is a neat metaphor for a wider process of change at Atletico because, after years of accusations that he is too negative, Simeone now seems intent on creating a far more attack-minded team.
Atletico are the second-highest scorers in La Liga with 17 goals in seven games, and their average of 4.86 shots on target per game is second only to Barcelona.
Simeone has a wide range of options at his disposal and is certainly not solely relying on Suarez for goalscoring, shown by his decision to leave the Uruguayan out of his squad for the recent 3-1 win at Osasuna to allow him to rest.
Suarez's likely replacement this weekend is dynamic and versatile Argentine Angel Correa, whose four assists is the joint highest in La Liga, while Costa is also expected to be available after missing the past month with a hamstring injury.
Felix and Llorente, though, will be the main men. And maintaining their strong start by claiming a commanding victory over Barca would be the ideal way to prove that Atletico's new style could lead to great things.


bbc--2020-11-19--Former Sri Lanka seamer Zoysa guilty of match-fixing offences

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Former Sri Lanka seamer and bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa has been found guilty @ @ @ @ @ include being party to an effort to fix an international match .
Zoysa , who @ @ @ @ @ one-day internationals , remains suspended and sanctions will follow in due course , the ICC @ @ @ @ @ were `` directly soliciting , inducing , enticing or encouraging a player '' to fix @ @ @ @ @ a match , and failing to disclose approaches to `` engage in corrupt conduct '' @ @ @ @ @ bowling coach from 2015 until his suspension .
In 2019 , he was also charged @ @ @ @ @ the United Arab Emirates ' T10 League .
Those proceedings remain ongoing .

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Nuwan Zoysa, who made his Sri Lanka debut in 1997, took 64 Test wickets at an average of 33.70
Former Sri Lanka seamer and bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa has been found guilty of match-fixing offences.
Zoysa, 42, was charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2018 and has been found guilty of three breaches of the anti-corruption code.
They include being party to an effort to fix an international match.
Zoysa, who played 30 Tests and 95 one-day internationals, remains suspended and sanctions will follow in due course, the ICC said.
His other offences were "directly soliciting, inducing, enticing or encouraging a player" to fix or influence the progress of a match, and failing to disclose approaches to "engage in corrupt conduct".
Zoysa was Sri Lanka bowling coach from 2015 until his suspension.
In 2019, he was also charged with four anti-corruption breaches in the United Arab Emirates' T10 League. Those proceedings remain ongoing.


bbc--2020-11-19--Cricket legend Botham's grandson James to make Wales debut against Georgia

Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Cardiff Blues flanker James Botham will make his Wales debut in the Autumn Nations Cup game against Georgia .
Botham joins centre Johnny Williams and scrum-half Kieran Hardy as new caps among 13 personnel changes from the team defeated by Ireland .
Only flanker Justin Tipuric , who leads the side , and Liam Williams remain .
Tipuric captains Wales for the second time as he takes over in the role from 150-cap veteran lock and fellow Osprey Alun Wyn Jones .
Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy and Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a first cap for 19-year-old Bristol back Ioan Lloyd if he comes off the replacements bench .
Wales coach Wayne Pivac always said he would make sweeping changes from the team that suffered a sixth successive defeat in the 32-9 loss in Dublin .
Tipuric lines up in the back-row alongside number eight Aaron Wainwright and Botham , who is included for the first time despite only having played 13 professional games .
Botham , 22 , the son of former Cardiff wing Liam Botham , was born in Cardiff and came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsewhere Liam Williams switches from wing to full-back where he is joined by Rees-Zammit and McNicholl in the back three .
George North , who celebrated 100 internationals against Ireland , is in line to play for Ospreys this Sunday in the Pro14 against Benetton in Swansea .
• None Wales on the right track - Humphreys Johnny Williams will make his Wales debut by partnering another former England Under-20s centre Nick Tompkins in the Wales midfield .
Williams made the transition from Newcastle to Scarlets earlier this year and qualifies for Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battled back from testicular cancer .
Sheedy joins Scarlets scrum-half Hardy at half-back , but while new as a Wales partnership , they played 12 games together for English second-tier club Jersey Reds in 2017 .
At the time Sheedy was on loan from Bristol Bears while Hardy spent two seasons at Jersey before returning to the Scarlets for 2018-19 .
Dragons hooker Elliot Dee packs down with Scarlets props Wyn Jones and Samson Lee , with Jake Ball and Seb Davies completing the front-five .
`` Saturday is a huge opportunity for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad looking ahead to the future and to the 2023 World Cup , '' said Wayne Pivac .
`` As we have said all along , the Autumn Nations Cup is a great platform for us to give opportunities to players , to build depth and experience .
`` It 's a great honour for the new caps and the players making their first starts , they have trained well and deserve this opportunity to represent their country . ''
Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell has been sent back to his region after suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies and Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau were both unavailable for selection against Georgia because of injury .
Davies suffered a knee medial problem against Ireland and is battling to be fit for the final game of the tournament on 5 December and is in danger of missing the England encounter on 28 November .
Faletau is expected to be fit for the England game after his own knee issue , while flanker Josh Navidi is in contention for his first game of the autumn campaign as he recovers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is struggling to recover from an ankle injury .

Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby
James Botham takes on England U20s' Ben Earl at the 2017 Junior World Championship
Autumn Nations Cup: Wales v Georgia Venue: Parc y Scarlets Date: Sat, 21 Nov Kick-off: 17:15 GMT Coverage: Live text and BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Radio 5 Live commentary on the BBC Sport website and app; live on S4C
Cardiff Blues flanker James Botham will make his Wales debut in the Autumn Nations Cup game against Georgia.
The grandson of cricket great Lord Botham was only called up to the squad on Monday alongside versatile back Johnny McNicholl, who also starts.
Botham joins centre Johnny Williams and scrum-half Kieran Hardy as new caps among 13 personnel changes from the team defeated by Ireland.
Only flanker Justin Tipuric, who leads the side, and Liam Williams remain.
Tipuric captains Wales for the second time in internationals as he takes over in the role from 150-cap veteran lock and fellow Osprey Alun Wyn Jones.
Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy and Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit make their first starts.
There will also be a first cap for 19-year-old Bristol back Ioan Lloyd if he comes off the replacements bench.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac always said he would make sweeping changes from the team that suffered a sixth successive defeat in the 32-9 loss in Dublin.
Tipuric lines up in the back-row alongside number eight Aaron Wainwright and Botham, who is included for the first time despite only having played 13 professional games.
Wayne Pivac explains his sweeping changes ahead of Wales' match with Georgia
Botham, 22, the son of former Cardiff wing Liam Botham, was born in Cardiff and came through the Wales age grade system.
"We had a good look at James, he has impressed and done very well," said Pivac.
"He is a player with a very big future, we believe."
Elsewhere Liam Williams switches from wing to full-back where he is joined by Rees-Zammit and McNicholl in the back three.
George North, who celebrated 100 internationals against Ireland, is in line to play for Ospreys this Sunday in the Pro14 against Benetton in Swansea.
Johnny Williams will make his Wales debut by partnering another former England Under-20s centre Nick Tompkins in the Wales midfield.
Williams made the transition from Newcastle to Scarlets earlier this year and qualifies for Wales through his father. He has also battled back from testicular cancer.
Williams and Sheedy actually played for England last year against Barbarians in a non-cap match at Twickenham.
Sheedy joins Scarlets scrum-half Hardy at half-back, but while new as a Wales partnership, they played 12 games together for English second-tier club Jersey Reds in 2017.
At the time Sheedy was on loan from Bristol Bears while Hardy spent two seasons at Jersey before returning to the Scarlets for 2018-19.
Dragons hooker Elliot Dee packs down with Scarlets props Wyn Jones and Samson Lee, with Jake Ball and Seb Davies completing the front-five.
"Saturday is a huge opportunity for the players and for us as a squad looking ahead to the future and to the 2023 World Cup," said Wayne Pivac.
"As we have said all along, the Autumn Nations Cup is a great platform for us to give opportunities to players, to build depth and experience.
"It's a great honour for the new caps and the players making their first starts, they have trained well and deserve this opportunity to represent their country."
Patchell's head knocks
Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell has been sent back to his region after suffering injury knocks during the autumn period.
Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies and Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau were both unavailable for selection against Georgia because of injury.
Davies suffered a knee medial problem against Ireland and is battling to be fit for the final game of the tournament on 5 December and is in danger of missing the England encounter on 28 November.
Faletau is expected to be fit for the England game after his own knee issue, while flanker Josh Navidi is in contention for his first game of the autumn campaign as he recovers from concussion.
But Dragons back-rower Ross Moriarty is struggling to recover from an ankle injury.
Georgia make five changes from their defeat against England with lock Kote Mikautadze winning his 65th cap after being given time off to sort out his move to Bayonne.
Four players return after starting the Lelos' previous match in Scotland - their most experienced scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze, 87-cap winger Sandro Todua, hooker Jaba Bregvadze, and flanker Otar Giorgadze.
Eight of the starting 15 are currently with French clubs, including Brive half-backs Lobzhanidze and Tedo Abzhandadze, and six of the forwards.
Wales: Liam Williams; Johnny McNicholl, Nick Tompkins, Johnny Williams, Louis Rees-Zammit; Callum Sheedy, Kieran Hardy; Wyn Jones, Elliot Dee, Samson Lee, Jake Ball, Seb Davies, James Botham, Justin Tipuric (capt), Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: Sam Parry, Nicky Smith, Leon Brown, Cory Hill, James Davies, Rhys Webb, Ioan Lloyd, Jonah Holmes.
Georgia: Lasha Khmaladze; Akaki Tabutsadze, Giorgi Kveseladze, Merab Sharikadze (capt), Sandro Todua; Tedo Abzhandadze, Vasil Lobzhanidze; Mikheil Nariashvili, Jaba Bregvadze, Beka Gigashvili, Grigor Kerdikoshvili, Kote Mikautadze, Otar Giorgadze, Beka Saginadze, Beka Gorgadze.
Replacements: Giorgi Chkoidze, Guram Gogichashvili, Lexo Kaulashvili, Lasha Jaiani, Giorgi Tkhilaishvili, Gela Aprasidze, Demur Tapladze, Tamaz Mchedlidze.


bbc--2020-11-20--US election 2020: Biden wins Georgia recount as Trump setbacks mount

One possibility that US media are speculating on is that he will try to get Republican-friendly state legislatures in key @ @ @ @ @ of voters and instead select members of the US Electoral College who would be favourable @ @ @ @

Also on Friday, Mr Trump gave a briefing from the White House on drug pricing, where he again falsely claimed to have won the election. In his first public appearance in a week, he took no questions and seemed to imply he knew another administration would take over soon.


bbc--2020-11-20--Covid: Pizza worker's 'lie' forced South Australia lockdown

`` We are absolutely livid with the actions of this individual and we will be looking very carefully at what @ @ @ @ @ going to be , '' Mr Marshall added .

"We are absolutely livid with the actions of this individual and we will be looking very carefully at what consequences there [are] going to be," Mr Marshall added.


bbc--2020-11-20--Coronavirus: CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

`` Right now , especially as we 're seeing this sort of exponential growth in cases , and the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ from one part of the country to another , it leads to our recommendation to @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"Right now, especially as we're seeing this sort of exponential growth in cases, and the opportunity to translocate disease or infection from one part of the country to another, it leads to our recommendation to avoid travel at this time."


bbc--2020-11-20--Trumplomacy: Mike Pompeo eyes history on Israel swansong trip

Mr Biden has indeed signalled that he would return to the long-standing US position of treating the West Bank and @ @ @ @ @ , but it 's not clear how directly he 'd confront Mr Trump and Mr @ @ @ @ @ aides have indicated that an ambitious plan for peace negotiations with the Palestinians is not @ @ @ @

Mr Biden has indeed signalled that he would return to the long-standing US position of treating the West Bank and Golan Heights as occupied territory, but it's not clear how directly he'd confront Mr Trump and Mr Pompeo's legacy: his aides have indicated that an ambitious plan for peace negotiations with the Palestinians is not on the agenda.


bbc--2020-11-20--Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia hopes its fame will last

`` In our patisserie , we have a lot of people from all over the world - they all tried @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think they just came for the cake , '' the owner remarks @ @ @ @ @ big thing for us - a big thing for Slovenia as well .
It was @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think that we will see such a moment again . ''

"In our patisserie, we have a lot of people from all over the world - they all tried the Torta Melanija, but I don't think they just came for the cake," the owner remarks. "It was a big thing for us - a big thing for Slovenia as well. It was a historical moment - and I don't think that we will see such a moment again."


bbc--2020-11-20--How England's test-and-trace system went wrong

On top of that , there are questions about financial support for people who ca n't work while isolating at @ @ @ @ @ there was none beyond statutory sick pay .
Now there is a one-off £500 payment @ @ @ @ @ People who are asked to isolate via the app are not even entitled to this @ @ @ @ @ spoke to say this is causing problems .
`` When we do get through , @ @ @ @ @ They have lives to get on with and work they have to do to get @ @ @

On top of that, there are questions about financial support for people who can't work while isolating at home. Until late September there was none beyond statutory sick pay. Now there is a one-off £500 payment for people on benefits. People who are asked to isolate via the app are not even entitled to this. Contact tracers the BBC spoke to say this is causing problems. "When we do get through, people are often uncooperative. They have lives to get on with and work they have to do to get paid."


bbc--2020-11-20--Remembering Nuremberg 75 years on

Remembering Nuremberg 75 years on

Fergal Keane looks at the legacy of the trials and speaks to a Holocaust survivor , a prosecutor and the @ @ @ @ @

Today marks 75 years since the Nuremberg Trials began.
Fergal Keane looks at the legacy of the trials and speaks to a Holocaust survivor, a prosecutor and the son of a defendant.
Producer Alice Doyard - Editor Tony Fallshaw


bbc--2020-11-20--Berlin police hold 'cannibal' after bones found in park

German media are comparing this case with that of Armin Meiwes , a German cannibal jailed for life in 2006 @ @ @ @ @ have met his victim in an internet chatroom for people interested in cannibalism .
He @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors said it revealed that Meiwes , 44 , had killed his 43-year-old male victim @ @ @ @ @ .

German media are comparing this case with that of Armin Meiwes, a German cannibal jailed for life in 2006. He was found to have met his victim in an internet chatroom for people interested in cannibalism. He filmed the murder, and prosecutors said it revealed that Meiwes, 44, had killed his 43-year-old male victim for his own sexual pleasure.


bbc--2020-11-20--Tiger King star Jeff Lowe sued over 'inhumane treatment' of animals

On Thursday , the Department of Justice ( DoJ ) said it had filed a civil lawsuit against Mr and @ @ @ @ @ of `` illegally taking , possessing , and transporting protected animals '' including a grizzly @ @ @ @ @ well as tigers and lions , and `` placing the health of animals in serious @ @ @

On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said it had filed a civil lawsuit against Mr and Mrs Lowe, accusing them of "illegally taking, possessing, and transporting protected animals" including a grizzly bear and ring-tailed lemurs as well as tigers and lions, and "placing the health of animals in serious danger".


bbc--2020-11-20--Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like

The Papal Press office told the BBC that `` as far as we know the 'like ' did not come @ @ @ @ @ .
The Vatican was working with Instagram to establish where it came from , it @ @

The Papal Press office told the BBC that "as far as we know the 'like' did not come from the Holy See". The Vatican was working with Instagram to establish where it came from, it added.


bbc--2020-11-20--Parrots found stuffed in plastic bottles in Indonesia

`` Indonesia perhaps leads the charge in bird smuggling interceptions in the region , but what is needed is more @ @ @ @ @ of the players from source to market , '' she told the BBC .

"Indonesia perhaps leads the charge in bird smuggling interceptions in the region, but what is needed is more arrests and a true crackdown of the players from source to market," she told the BBC.


bbc--2020-11-20--Covid-19: Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej dies

Thousands of mourners had gathered at the event without masks or maintaining social distancing .
Many of those present kissed @ @ @ @ @ it lay in an open casket .
Bishop Amfilohije had himself defied Covid regulations on @ @ @ @ @

Thousands of mourners had gathered at the event without masks or maintaining social distancing. Many of those present kissed the bishop's body as it lay in an open casket. Bishop Amfilohije had himself defied Covid regulations on public gatherings in Montenegro.


bbc--2020-11-20--Covid-19 carriers 'most infectious earlier on'

`` People really need to be supported to make sure they isolate as soon as they get symptoms , however @ @ @ @ @ some people get the results of swabs , they may be past their most infectious @ @

"People really need to be supported to make sure they isolate as soon as they get symptoms, however mild. By the time some people get the results of swabs, they may be past their most infectious phase.


bbc--2020-11-19--Obama memoir: What he really thought of Putin and other leaders

`` Conversations with Sarkozy were by turns amusing and exasperating , his hands in perpetual motion , his chest thrust @ @ @ @ @ 's , his personal translator ... always beside him to frantically mirror his every gesture @ @ @ @ @ swooped from flattery to bluster to genuine insight , never straying from his primary , @ @ @ @ @ was to be at the centre of the action and take credit for whatever it @ @ @ @ @ taking credit for . ''

"Conversations with Sarkozy were by turns amusing and exasperating, his hands in perpetual motion, his chest thrust out like a bantam cock's, his personal translator... always beside him to frantically mirror his every gesture and intonation as the conversation swooped from flattery to bluster to genuine insight, never straying from his primary, barely disguised interest, which was to be at the centre of the action and take credit for whatever it was that might be worth taking credit for."


bbc--2020-11-20--Covid: Mexico passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths

Only the US , Brazil and India have recorded more deaths than Mexico , which has a population of roughly @ @ @ @ @ rate of 9.8 % is one of the highest in the world , according to @ @ @ @

Only the US, Brazil and India have recorded more deaths than Mexico, which has a population of roughly 125 million. Its mortality rate of 9.8% is one of the highest in the world, according to Johns Hopkins data.


bbc--2020-11-19--Philippine island placed under 'state of calamity' after typhoon

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the country 's main island , Luzon , under a ‘ state of calamity @ @ @ @ @ and rehabilitation efforts , after it was hit last week by Typhoon Vamco .
Thousands @ @ @ @ @ provinces of Cagayan and Isabela are in evacuation centres or sheltering in makeshift roadside camps @ @ @ @ @ .
The BBC ’ s Philippines correspondent Howard Johnson reports from Tuguegarao in Cagayan province @

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the country's main island, Luzon, under a ‘state of calamity’ to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts, after it was hit last week by Typhoon Vamco.
Thousands of people in the worst-affected provinces of Cagayan and Isabela are in evacuation centres or sheltering in makeshift roadside camps, according to the authorities.
The BBC’s Philippines correspondent Howard Johnson reports from Tuguegarao in Cagayan province.


bbc--2020-11-20--Luxury carmaker Maybach has high ambitions for China

Prices start at $ 173,000 ( £130,000 ) for the latest model .
However , this can rise to more @ @ @ @ @ addition of optional extras like silver champagne flutes .

GM plans to launch 30 all-electric models worldwide by 2025, while increasing its investment in those vehicles by more than a third.The US company now plans to invest $27bn in electric vehicles by 2025, compared to the $20bn it announced in March.


bbc--2020-11-20--Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

`` I do n't think the social media companies set up their platforms to be purveyors of dangerous , harmful @ @ @ @ @ they are and so there 's a responsibility at that level for the tech companies @ @ @ @ @ to make sure their platforms are as safe as is possible . ''

"I don't think the social media companies set up their platforms to be purveyors of dangerous, harmful content but we know that they are and so there's a responsibility at that level for the tech companies to do what they can to make sure their platforms are as safe as is possible."


bbc--2020-11-20--Christian B: Madeleine McCann suspect's rape appeal rejected

German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters , who is leading the Madeleine investigation , has previously said prosecutors have evidence that @ @ @ @ @ B killed her , but it is not strong enough to take him to court @

German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who is leading the Madeleine investigation, has previously said prosecutors have evidence that leads them to believe Christian B killed her, but it is not strong enough to take him to court.


bbc--2020-11-20--US election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing

Donald Trump is joining a small group of US presidents who have lost the election while in the White House @ @ @ @ @ happened was in 1992 , when President George HW Bush was denied a second term @ @ @ @ @ years later , incumbent Vice-President Al Gore was defeated by another Bush .
We speak @ @ @ @ @ there for the transitions .

Donald Trump is joining a small group of US presidents who have lost the election while in the White House.
The last time this happened was in 1992, when President George HW Bush was denied a second term by Bill Clinton.
Eight years later, incumbent Vice-President Al Gore was defeated by another Bush.
We speak to two men who were there for the transitions.
Video by Chloe Kim


bbc--2020-11-19--Weekly quiz: How did Rupert Grint set an Insta record?

It 's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what 's been going on @ @ @ @ @ past seven days ?

It's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?


bbc--2020-11-20--Covid: Lockdown ‘sci-fisolation’ movie goes viral

Actors Brendan O'Rourke and Kevin Mains decided to put their talents to use during the lockdown , by creating a @ @ @ @ @ media feeds .
Little did they know it would become a viral sensation starring some @ @ @ @ @ names .

Actors Brendan O'Rourke and Kevin Mains decided to put their talents to use during the lockdown, by creating a sci-fi spoof for their social media feeds.
Little did they know it would become a viral sensation starring some of Hollywood’s big names.
Video by Jamie Moreland
Footage courtesy of @SpaceBrosComedy


bbc--2020-11-19--Queen and Prince Philip mark 73rd wedding anniversary with new photo

The couple are seated beside one another reading the colourful card from Prince William and Catherine 's three children .
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including one-year-old Archie , son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , @ @ @ @ @ .

The couple are seated beside one another reading the colourful card from Prince William and Catherine's three children. They also have five other great-grandchildren. including one-year-old Archie, son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who now live in California.


bbc--2020-11-20--Africa's week in pictures: 13 - 19 November 2020

A selection of the week 's best photos from across the continent :

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Shark-spotters at Fish Hoek beach in Cape Town haul in their barrier net on Tuesday evening. They remove it at the end of each day then set it up again in the morning, to protect people at the popular swimming spot from shark attacks.


bbc--2020-11-20--Swine flu: Woman, 26, still 'suffering' a decade after catching virus

A woman who was `` almost killed '' by swine flu as a teenager 10 years ago says she wants @ @ @ @ @ viruses , including Covid-19 , more seriously .
Saffra Monteiro , 26 , from Swaffham @ @ @ @ @ she contracted H1N1 from someone who sneezed on her at a GP surgery aged 15 @ @ @ @ @ made her so unwell that she spent months in and out of hospital and she @ @ @ @ @ effects today .
Ms Monteiro has called on officials to provide more help for people @ @ @ @ @ will be focused on Long Covid sufferers in future .
`` I see a lot @ @ @ @ @ n't wear masks ...
Yes they can wear one and they should be wearing one @ @ @ @ @ The Department of Health and Social Care said it supported local NHS providers to `` @ @ @ @ @ level of care to help manage their conditions '' .

A woman who was "almost killed" by swine flu as a teenager 10 years ago says she wants young people to start taking viruses, including Covid-19, more seriously.
Saffra Monteiro, 26, from Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire, believes she contracted H1N1 from someone who sneezed on her at a GP surgery aged 15.
She said the virus made her so unwell that she spent months in and out of hospital and she is still living with the effects today.
Ms Monteiro has called on officials to provide more help for people like her, fearing attention will be focused on Long Covid sufferers in future.
"I see a lot of young people who won't wear masks... Yes they can wear one and they should be wearing one," she said.
The Department of Health and Social Care said it supported local NHS providers to "ensure individuals have the right level of care to help manage their conditions".


bbc--2020-11-19--Plastics an 'unfolding disaster' for US marine life

`` While there may never be a complete account of the fate of all marine animals impacted by plastic , @ @ @ @ @ picture , '' said Dr Kimberly Warner , a senior scientist at Oceana who authored @ @ @

"While there may never be a complete account of the fate of all marine animals impacted by plastic, this report paints a grim picture," said Dr Kimberly Warner, a senior scientist at Oceana who authored the study.


bbc--2020-11-20--The judge who stood up to Pakistan's military

`` He always used his personal car to drive to work and back , and could often be seen in @ @ @ @ @ his family , or sipping tea at a cafe with an old friend , just @ @ @ @ @ ''

"He always used his personal car to drive to work and back, and could often be seen in the market doing shopping with his family, or sipping tea at a cafe with an old friend, just like a common man."


bbc--2020-11-20--The Caribbean islands poisoned by a carcinogenic pesticide

`` Those are still the same group of people who have uncontested domination of the land , '' says Guilaine @ @ @ @ @ grassroots organisation called Zero Chlordecone Zero Poison .
As well as campaigning for free blood @ @ @ @ @ island , members of the group have taken part in a new wave of protests @ @ @ @ @ to draw attention to businesses that activists say have profited from the production and use @ @ @ @ @ demonstrations have been small , and some protesters have been convicted of violence against the @ @ @ @ @ wider anger over the slow pace of France 's response to the chlordecone catastrophe .

"Those are still the same group of people who have uncontested domination of the land," says Guilaine Sabine, activist in a grassroots organisation called Zero Chlordecone Zero Poison. As well as campaigning for free blood tests for everyone on the island, members of the group have taken part in a new wave of protests over the last year aiming to draw attention to businesses that activists say have profited from the production and use of toxic pesticides. The demonstrations have been small, and some protesters have been convicted of violence against the police. But they reflect wider anger over the slow pace of France's response to the chlordecone catastrophe.


bbc--2020-11-20--Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

It is for this reason that Mr Cortland believes his magical tech start-up has a chance of succeeding .
At @ @ @ @ @ a wand to control products also sold by the company , such as a dragon @ @ @ @ @ the plan is to produce a smart plug that any appliance can be plugged into @ @ @ @ @ .

"There was this vision that you would walk into your home, speak to your home and all of the devices in your home would be able to speak to each other. That has not happened."


bbc--2020-11-20--Bollywood-backed Indian ballet prodigy finds feet in London

It 's been a month since Kamal arrived in London and the misty November nights are drawing in .
His @ @ @ @ @ schedule , interrupted only by long walks around the capital , trips to the shops @ @ @ @ @ Indian foods and catching up with his family on WhatsApp .
He lives alone , @ @ @ @ @ lonely .

It's been a month since Kamal arrived in London and the misty November nights are drawing in. His rigorous training follows a strict schedule, interrupted only by long walks around the capital, trips to the shops to seek out his favourite Indian foods and catching up with his family on WhatsApp. He lives alone, but insists he is not lonely.


bbc--2020-11-19--Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?

Your wi-fi router sends the signal along wires to the local exchange - the green box on the street corner @ @ @ @ @ a telecoms company , and from there to huge data centres operated by the tech @ @ @ @ @ runs on electricity , and it all adds up .

Your wi-fi router sends the signal along wires to the local exchange - the green box on the street corner - and from there to a telecoms company, and from there to huge data centres operated by the tech giants. Each of those runs on electricity, and it all adds up.


bbc--2020-11-20--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fact-checking misleading images

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Some online users have used a misleading photo to show the results of an attack by Tigray forces @ @ @ @ @ Amhara region , while others have used it to show an attack by them on @ @ @ @ @ neighbouring Eritrea .

2. Some online users have used a misleading photo to show the results of an attack by Tigray forces on Bahir Dar in the Amhara region, while others have used it to show an attack by them on Asmara, the capital of neighbouring Eritrea.


bbc--2020-11-20--UFC 257: Conor McGregor v Dustin Poirier 2 confirmed for January

Last updated on .From the section Mixed Martial Arts Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in January for a second fight with Dustin Poirier .
UFC president Dana White said `` it was never a concern '' that McGregor would not sign a deal to fight on 23 January at UFC 257 .
`` If Conor McGregor says he wants to fight , Conor McGregor shows up , '' White told Barstool Sports .
White also said he hopes fans will be able to attend .
The UFC has hosted events without fans since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island , but he is hoping for an `` international crowd '' for McGregor 's return .
`` All the things people have seen all over the world with Fight Island , now you will get the opportunity to come there and be a part of it , '' White said .
`` That 's what I 'm shooting for . ''
McGregor beat Donald Cerrone in his most recent fight at UFC 246 in January , which gave him a 22-4 record in mixed martial arts .
He said in September he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boxing fight with 41-year-old former world champion Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East .
McGregor beat American Poirier , 31 , in the opening round of their first meeting in Las Vegas in 2014 .
Poirier beat Dan Hooker on points in his most recent fight in June .

Last updated on .From the section Mixed Martial Arts
Conor McGregor (left) has won 20 fights by knockout
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in January for a second fight with Dustin Poirier.
Irishman McGregor, 32, retired in June for the third time in four years.
UFC president Dana White said "it was never a concern" that McGregor would not sign a deal to fight on 23 January at UFC 257.
"If Conor McGregor says he wants to fight, Conor McGregor shows up," White told Barstool Sports external-link .
White also said he hopes fans will be able to attend.
The UFC has hosted events without fans since the Covid-19 outbreak at White's private Fight Island, but he is hoping for an "international crowd" for McGregor's return.
"All the things people have seen all over the world with Fight Island, now you will get the opportunity to come there and be a part of it," White said. "That's what I'm shooting for."
McGregor beat Donald Cerrone in his most recent fight at UFC 246 in January, which gave him a 22-4 record in mixed martial arts.
He said in September he would come out of retirement for a boxing fight with 41-year-old former world champion Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East.
McGregor beat American Poirier, 31, in the opening round of their first meeting in Las Vegas in 2014.
Poirier beat Dan Hooker on points in his most recent fight in June.


bbc--2020-11-20--ATP Finals 2020: Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to make last four

Rafael Nadal reached the ATP Finals last four by beating 2019 champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets .
Nadal , 34 , had been the more consistent player until losing serve to drop the second set , but fought back to dominate the decider .
The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play Russian Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals at the O2 Arena on Saturday .
Medvedev is already guaranteed to win Group Tokyo 1970 with Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev contesting the remaining last-four place at 14:00 GMT on Friday .
That match is live on BBC Two and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing , I think , a great level of tennis for almost two sets , '' said Nadal , who hit 32 winners and made just 13 unforced errors .
`` The score was close , but in terms of feeling I felt that I was playing better than him .
Then the situation changed .
He won that game and then I was starting to suffer a little bit more with my serve .
`` But it 's always a good feeling when you are playing well and you 're playing against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You know you 're going to be in a tough fight .
That 's what happened tonight .
I was able to find a way to win .
Very happy . ''
Earlier on Thursday , the already qualified Dominic Thiem lost 6-2 7-5 to Russian Andrey Rublev in a dead rubber .
US Open champion Thiem had reached the last four by beating Nadal and Tsitsipas to win Group London 2020 .
Nadal keeps alive hopes of first ATP Finals title The ATP Finals is the one major title Nadal is yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself a chance to finally add it to his CV , having lost in the 2010 and 2013 finals .
Nadal beat Tsitsipas in the group stage of this tournament last year , though it was the Greek who went on to win the biggest title of his career to date .
Both men began impressively and were secure on serve in the first six games , until Nadal created two break points at 3-3 .
Uncharacteristically the Spaniard let Tsitsipas escape , showing his frustration when missing a second-serve return at 15-40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his next service game , with a backhand error and double fault handing the break to Nadal , who then served out the set with successive aces .
Nadal had won his previous 70 matches after taking the first set - dating back to February 2019 - so Tsitsipas was facing a huge task to stay in the tournament .
The momentum seemed to be all going Nadal 's way when he brought up another break point in the first game of the second set but Tsitsipas saved it with a superb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semi-finalist was having to work a lot harder to hold , with Nadal dropping only six points in his first nine service games .
However , out of nowhere , Tsitsipas broke to level the match with a Nadal double fault sending the match into a decider .
The play became scrappy at the start of the third , with two Tsitsipas double faults handing Nadal an immediate break , only for the Spaniard to send a backhand into the bottom of the net to allow Tsitsipas to level immediately .
Nadal then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regain the advantage at 2-1 , helped by more errors from his opponent .
Tsitsipas was not to get another chance , with Nadal upping his level again to secure the double break for 5-2 and a backhand down-the-line winner took him through in two hours and four minutes .
`` I was n't able to maintain my game in the third set , '' said Tsitsipas .
`` I did try to stay calm and concentrated , but I seemed to make easy unforced errors when Rafa was persistent , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to face me 100 % .
And I just gave it away .
My focus was n't there . ''
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Rafael Nadal is yet to win the ATP Finals title
Rafael Nadal reached the ATP Finals last four by beating 2019 champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets.
The Spanish world number two overcame Greek Tsitsipas 6-4 4-6 6-2 in London.
Nadal, 34, had been the more consistent player until losing serve to drop the second set, but fought back to dominate the decider.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play Russian Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals at the O2 Arena on Saturday.
Medvedev is already guaranteed to win Group Tokyo 1970 with Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev contesting the remaining last-four place at 14:00 GMT on Friday.
That match is live on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website.
"I was playing, I think, a great level of tennis for almost two sets," said Nadal, who hit 32 winners and made just 13 unforced errors.
"The score was close, but in terms of feeling I felt that I was playing better than him. Then the situation changed. He won that game and then I was starting to suffer a little bit more with my serve.
"But it's always a good feeling when you are playing well and you're playing against the best players of the world. You know you're going to be in a tough fight. That's what happened tonight. I was able to find a way to win. Very happy."
Earlier on Thursday, the already qualified Dominic Thiem lost 6-2 7-5 to Russian Andrey Rublev in a dead rubber.
US Open champion Thiem had reached the last four by beating Nadal and Tsitsipas to win Group London 2020.
Nadal keeps alive hopes of first ATP Finals title
The ATP Finals is the one major title Nadal is yet to win, and he has given himself a chance to finally add it to his CV, having lost in the 2010 and 2013 finals.
Nadal beat Tsitsipas in the group stage of this tournament last year, though it was the Greek who went on to win the biggest title of his career to date.
Both men began impressively and were secure on serve in the first six games, until Nadal created two break points at 3-3. Uncharacteristically the Spaniard let Tsitsipas escape, showing his frustration when missing a second-serve return at 15-40.
The 22-year-old was not so lucky in his next service game, with a backhand error and double fault handing the break to Nadal, who then served out the set with successive aces.
Nadal had won his previous 70 matches after taking the first set - dating back to February 2019 - so Tsitsipas was facing a huge task to stay in the tournament.
The momentum seemed to be all going Nadal's way when he brought up another break point in the first game of the second set but Tsitsipas saved it with a superb cross-court backhand winner.
The French Open semi-finalist was having to work a lot harder to hold, with Nadal dropping only six points in his first nine service games. However, out of nowhere, Tsitsipas broke to level the match with a Nadal double fault sending the match into a decider.
The play became scrappy at the start of the third, with two Tsitsipas double faults handing Nadal an immediate break, only for the Spaniard to send a backhand into the bottom of the net to allow Tsitsipas to level immediately. Nadal then broke again, to love, to regain the advantage at 2-1, helped by more errors from his opponent.
Tsitsipas was not to get another chance, with Nadal upping his level again to secure the double break for 5-2 and a backhand down-the-line winner took him through in two hours and four minutes.
"I wasn't able to maintain my game in the third set," said Tsitsipas. "I did try to stay calm and concentrated, but I seemed to make easy unforced errors when Rafa was persistent, and I could see that he's ready now to face me 100%. And I just gave it away. My focus wasn't there."
Group London 2020 Matches won-lost Sets won-lost Games won-lost 1. Dominic Thiem [Q] 2-1 4-3 38-40 2. Rafael Nadal [Q] 2-1 4-3 40-33 3. Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-2 4-5 44-46 4. Andrey Rublev 1-2 3-4 33-36
Also on Friday
Nadal's semi-final opponent Medvedev plays Diego Schwartzman in a dead rubber at 20:00.


bbc--2020-11-20--Jones questions Ireland prop Porter's scrum technique

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Ireland prop Andrew Porter 's scrummaging technique `` may need some referee intervention '' in Saturday 's match , says England coach Eddie Jones .
The Australian has also drawn attention to the number of players who qualify for Ireland on residency grounds .
`` Someone called them the United Nations , '' he added .
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Former internationals such as Luke Fitzgerald and Tony Ward have criticised Ireland 's use of such players in the past .
`` Andy Farrell , Mike Catt and Simon Easterby are just selecting the team they are allowed under the regulations , '' added Jones of the Ireland coaching team .
`` I can understand how Irish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing out , but they are the laws and regulations of international rugby .
They are just sticking by the regulations . ''
World Rugby is increasing the qualifying period to five years for players capped after the end of 2021 .
Porter , touted by Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty as a `` very , very smart player '' , disrupted the Wales front row at the set-piece during last Friday 's Autumn Nations Cup opener .
Wayne Pivac 's side incredibly won only one of five scrums on their own put-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scrum contest at Twickenham may be French referee Pascal Gauzere .
`` I 'll leave that up to the referee , '' he said when asked for specifics about Porter 's play .
`` The scrum contest is always challenging against Ireland .
We 've got a referee who generally does n't reward dominant scrums so it 'll be interesting to see how he looks at that area .
`` We 'll need to be adaptable to his calls on it - it 's no use scrummaging if you ca n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty (standing, right) looks over Porter (crouching front left) and other Ireland front rows
Autumn Nations Cup: England v Ireland Date: Saturday, 21 November Kick-off: 15:00 GMT Venue: Twickenham Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and Radio Ulster and online with live text commentary
Ireland prop Andrew Porter's scrummaging technique "may need some referee intervention" in Saturday's match, says England coach Eddie Jones.
"Porter's done really well, he's taken to Test rugby well. Scrums in a fairly unusual way which may need some referee intervention," he said of the prop, 24.
The Australian has also drawn attention to the number of players who qualify for Ireland on residency grounds.
"Someone called them the United Nations," he added.
Five of Ireland's starting XV for the Autumn Nations Cup game - Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park, CJ Stander and Quinn Roux - originate from New Zealand or South Africa and are eligible after living for three successive years in Ireland.
Former internationals such as Luke Fitzgerald external-link and Tony Ward external-link have criticised Ireland's use of such players in the past.
"Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Simon Easterby are just selecting the team they are allowed under the regulations," added Jones of the Ireland coaching team.
"I can understand how Irish people would be upset about Irish-born players missing out, but they are the laws and regulations of international rugby. They are just sticking by the regulations."
World Rugby is increasing the qualifying period to five years for players capped after the end of 2021.
Porter, touted by Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty as a "very, very smart player", disrupted the Wales front row at the set-piece during last Friday's Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Wayne Pivac's side incredibly won only one of five scrums on their own put-in.
Jones suggested the key man in the scrum contest at Twickenham may be French referee Pascal Gauzere.
"I'll leave that up to the referee," he said when asked for specifics about Porter's play.
"The scrum contest is always challenging against Ireland. We've got a referee who generally doesn't reward dominant scrums so it'll be interesting to see how he looks at that area.
"We'll need to be adaptable to his calls on it - it's no use scrummaging if you can't get a result out of it."


bbc--2020-11-19--Tiger Woods to line up with 11-year-old son Charlie in Orlando event

Last updated on .From the section Golf Tiger Woods will team up with his 11-year-old son Charlie in next month 's PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando .
Woods , 44 , who has won 15 majors , will make his debut in the tournament .
Woods junior won back-to-back Florida junior golf tournaments by a combined total of eight shots last summer .
`` He 's starting to get into it , '' said Tiger , who has won 82 PGA Tour events and has been spotted at various junior tournaments acting as Charlie 's caddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to play .
He 's asking me the right questions .
I 've kept it competitive with his par , so it 's been just an absolute blast to go out there and just be with him .
It reminds me so much of me and my dad . ''
This year 's tournament will also feature former FedExCup champion Justin Thomas and his father Mike for the first time , with Bernhard Langer and his son Jason also in the field to defend their title .
The tournament will be played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus restrictions .
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Last updated on .From the section Golf
Father and son watching Rafa Nadal at last year's US Open tennis Championships
Tiger Woods will team up with his 11-year-old son Charlie in next month's PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.
Formerly known as the Father/Son Challenge, the event sees PGA Tour and LPGA major winners joined by a family member to compete as a team.
Woods, 44, who has won 15 majors, will make his debut in the tournament.
Woods junior won back-to-back Florida junior golf tournaments by a combined total of eight shots last summer.
"He's starting to get into it," said Tiger, who has won 82 PGA Tour events and has been spotted at various junior tournaments acting as Charlie's caddie.
"He's starting to understand how to play. He's asking me the right questions. I've kept it competitive with his par, so it's been just an absolute blast to go out there and just be with him. It reminds me so much of me and my dad."
This year's tournament will also feature former FedExCup champion Justin Thomas and his father Mike for the first time, with Bernhard Langer and his son Jason also in the field to defend their title.
The tournament will be played behind closed doors from 17-20 December because of coronavirus restrictions.