bbc--2020-11-11--'Largest ever auctioned' purple-pink diamond sells for $26.6m (£20.1m)

November 2010 : The Graff Pink , a 24.78-carat `` fancy intense pink '' stone described as `` one of @ @ @ @ @ '' , auctioned for $ 46.2m ( £29m ) .
At the time it was @ @ @ @ @ expensive gemstone bought at auction and was sold to the well-known British dealer Laurence Graff @

November 2010: The Graff Pink, a 24.78-carat "fancy intense pink" stone described as "one of the greatest diamonds ever discovered", auctioned for $46.2m (£29m). At the time it was believed to be the most expensive gemstone bought at auction and was sold to the well-known British dealer Laurence Graff.


bbc--2020-11-12--Can Hong Kong's democracy movement survive the walkout?

Ms Mo , who has served as a lawmaker for the last eight years , told the BBC they had @ @ @ @ @ But the sudden expulsion of four colleagues - minutes after Beijing passed a resolution allowing @ @ @ @ @ without going to court - made it impossible to stay .

Ms Mo, who has served as a lawmaker for the last eight years, told the BBC they had wanted to hang on. But the sudden expulsion of four colleagues - minutes after Beijing passed a resolution allowing the territory to eject lawmakers without going to court - made it impossible to stay.


bbc--2020-11-12--No fans, no azaleas and playing long - how Augusta will change for an autumn Masters

In a year like no other , we are set for a Masters like never before .
The field is the same as it would have been when the tournament was cancelled in March , but the picture is very different .
• None Woods and DeChambeau out early at Augusta - round one tee-times • None How to follow the 84th Masters across the BBC Autumnal hues have replaced the blooming shades of spring and the roars of the patrons have been silenced , with no spectators permitted on site .
But what does hosting the event in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the local community ?
• None McIlroy must improve precision & DeChambeau win would be fantastic - Faldo 's Masters preview Nineteen months have passed since Tiger Woods slipped on a fifth Green Jacket but the absence of golf 's most iconic major and its patrons has been felt beyond Magnolia Lane .
`` This is a huge blow , '' explains sports writer Scott Michaux , formerly of the Augusta Chronicle .
`` It 's a massive economic engine for the community in so many different areas . ''
The tournament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth $ 100m ( £76m ) for the Augusta economy .
More than 200,000 people pass though the city during Masters week , doubling its population .
Hotels hike up their rates to sometimes six times the average price , locals move out of town for the week to rent their properties to patrons and some nearby golf clubs sell tee times for $ 1,000 .
`` River Club , Champions Retreat , Forest Hills , Akin GC , Palmetto GC in South Carolina , they make an enormous amount of money that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but some cater and host social events in the evening and rent out their clubhouse , '' says Michaux .
`` Then you have the people who rent their homes , they count on that income every year - home-renters , caterers , they refer to the Masters as either a second Christmas or the 13th month of the economic year , that 's how big it is to the community .
`` Every little industry you think of is affected by this in Augusta .
You ca n't replace not having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fine , they can go years without having fans and still be in great shape economically , but the community is hurt badly by it . ''
The initial disappointment of a postponed Masters was offset by optimism when , in April , it was announced the tournament would be rescheduled for November , with patrons .
Schools in the surrounding area schedule their spring breaks to coincide with Masters week so that families can rent out their homes or students can get work - doing everything from picking up litter at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in merchandise or helping at food outlets .
Following the postponement , those schools moved the autumn break , which usually occurs in late October , back to November to marry up with the belated Masters .
Then came the news it would not be possible to permit fans .
`` People assumed they were going to get this bump in the fall rather than the spring , '' adds Michaux .
`` Now the kids will be off , but there wo n't be a Masters for them to work at .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ big hitters ?
The Augusta National ground staff are renowned for their meticulous preparation and the venue will no doubt look immaculate - every blade of grass clipped and coloured to perfection .
The greens should be in pristine condition .
All 18 boast a subair system that can suck out moisture , enjoying their own microclimate that can be adapted depending on the time of year or whether the bentgrass putting surface is situated in the shade or sun .
The club says , with Augusta closed from mid-May to mid-October to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the rescheduled Masters did not substantially alter their turf preparations .
However , the consensus is the track will play longer in November than it does in April because of cooler conditions and `` stickier '' fairways .
The reason for those , explains Michaux , is agronomy .
The fairways have a base of bermudagrass which is scalped down and overseeded with ryegrass every September .
`` The difference is it will be less mature than it is in April , '' says Michaux , who will be one of 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might not be able to cut it down quite as low as they usually do on the fairways . ''
Add to that the potential for stronger , changing winds and rain , with possible thunderstorms forecast on Thursday , and it could play into the hands of the field 's bigger hitters .
That will prick the ears of the likes of Bryson DeChambeau , who overpowered the notoriously difficult Winged Foot to win his first major at the US Open in September and recently posted an image from his launch monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the air .
The American 's coach , Mike Schy , says a `` soft '' Augusta National would benefit his charge , who has experienced similar conditions when playing the course in December .
`` When you look at Matthew Wolff , runner-up at the US Open , he was hitting it pretty far , but the fairways were hard and fast , whereas Bryson was carrying it 50 yards past him , '' Schy told BBC Sport .
`` Seeing this week there will possibly be a little bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in , the golf course is going to be super soft .
So Bryson carrying it 320 , 330 yards is a ginormous advantage . ''
What will the course look like ?
The absence of patrons means spots where crowds normally gather , like down the side of the 16th , and around many of the greens , will look different , but the course will also play differently without spectators .
`` It 's not just the sheer fact that Augusta patrons are unbelievable and it 's awe-inspiring and intimidating in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But to have nobody there and be able to have a ball roll through something as planned is pretty cool .
It makes that golf course way bigger . ''
It has been suggested DeChambeau may use that to his advantage by driving over the pines to the left of the dog-leg par-five 13th to reach the 14th fairway , giving a better angle into the green .
`` I think it is doable , because nobody is there to block the ball and end up in a bad spot , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be interesting if that 's available .
I 'm not sure what the carry distance is to that fairway , if the ball is able to roll through there then that is definitely in play . ''
Ground staff often make subtle adjustments to the site and the time of year means a two-tee start has been scheduled for Thursday and Friday , while Sunday 's final round is due to finish around 19:30 GMT , partly to fit in with American rights holders ' American football broadcasts .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a different kind of Masters - it will be quiet , you 'll be able to see things you do n't normally see , '' adds Michaux .
And what about the azaleas… ?
According to Golf.com , around 350 types of trees , shrubs , flowers and grasses grow at Augusta , formerly home of Fruitland Nurseries , so something will be flowering amid the towering pines this week , even if the traditional azaleas may have passed their peak .
Augusta say the club 's nursery team have instead decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camellia and other plants that enhance the grounds in the fall '' .
That said , Michaux says he has 'Encore ' azaleas still blooming in his backyard in Georgia .
These differ from those usually spotted at the Masters , but do n't put anything past Augusta National .
The azaleas will be on show in five months ' time when the Masters returns to its usual April slot , and Michaux says everybody has their fingers crossed that patrons will be there too .
`` Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we might need them again in April , '' says Michaux .
`` There is a lot of concern .
I would say it is 50/50 , at best .
If we 're in the same kind of situation , I think they 'll find a way to do it , at least on a limited basis . ''
• None Can the boys track down the boxing promoter ?
• None The biggest tracks that were never topped

Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Green Jacket and landed a 15th major title last year
The Masters Venue: Augusta National Date: 12-15 November Coverage: Radio and text commentary online with in-play clips. Daily highlights on BBC Two - full details here
In a year like no other, we are set for a Masters like never before.
Moved from its traditional spot in April because of the coronavirus pandemic, Augusta National will host the final major of this calendar year in unprecedented circumstances.
The field is the same as it would have been when the tournament was cancelled in March, but the picture is very different.
Autumnal hues have replaced the blooming shades of spring and the roars of the patrons have been silenced, with no spectators permitted on site.
But what does hosting the event in November mean for the players, the course and the local community?
'Locals call it a second Christmas'
Nineteen months have passed since Tiger Woods slipped on a fifth Green Jacket but the absence of golf's most iconic major and its patrons has been felt beyond Magnolia Lane.
"This is a huge blow," explains sports writer Scott Michaux, formerly of the Augusta Chronicle. "It's a massive economic engine for the community in so many different areas."
The tournament provides an annual windfall said to be worth $100m (£76m) for the Augusta economy. More than 200,000 people pass though the city during Masters week, doubling its population.
Hotels hike up their rates to sometimes six times the average price, locals move out of town for the week to rent their properties to patrons and some nearby golf clubs sell tee times for $1,000.
"River Club, Champions Retreat, Forest Hills, Akin GC, Palmetto GC in South Carolina, they make an enormous amount of money that week, not just for the golf, but some cater and host social events in the evening and rent out their clubhouse," says Michaux.
"Then you have the people who rent their homes, they count on that income every year - home-renters, caterers, they refer to the Masters as either a second Christmas or the 13th month of the economic year, that's how big it is to the community.
"Every little industry you think of is affected by this in Augusta. You can't replace not having it for a season. Augusta National is fine, they can go years without having fans and still be in great shape economically, but the community is hurt badly by it."
quote The course will be super soft, so Bryson carrying it 320, 330 yards is a ginormous advantage Mike Schy Bryson DeChambeau's coach
The initial disappointment of a postponed Masters was offset by optimism when, in April, it was announced the tournament would be rescheduled for November, with patrons.
Schools in the surrounding area schedule their spring breaks to coincide with Masters week so that families can rent out their homes or students can get work - doing everything from picking up litter at Augusta National Golf Club, to working in merchandise or helping at food outlets.
Following the postponement, those schools moved the autumn break, which usually occurs in late October, back to November to marry up with the belated Masters. Then came the news it would not be possible to permit fans.
"People assumed they were going to get this bump in the fall rather than the spring," adds Michaux. "Now the kids will be off, but there won't be a Masters for them to work at."
Playing into the hands of the big hitters?
How Bryson changed his body & changed golf
The Augusta National ground staff are renowned for their meticulous preparation and the venue will no doubt look immaculate - every blade of grass clipped and coloured to perfection.
The greens should be in pristine condition. All 18 boast a subair system that can suck out moisture, enjoying their own microclimate that can be adapted depending on the time of year or whether the bentgrass putting surface is situated in the shade or sun.
The club says, with Augusta closed from mid-May to mid-October to prepare it for members in the autumn, the rescheduled Masters did not substantially alter their turf preparations.
However, the consensus is the track will play longer in November than it does in April because of cooler conditions and "stickier" fairways.
The reason for those, explains Michaux, is agronomy. The fairways have a base of bermudagrass which is scalped down and overseeded with ryegrass every September.
"The difference is it will be less mature than it is in April," says Michaux, who will be one of 100 media personnel on site. "They might not be able to cut it down quite as low as they usually do on the fairways."
Add to that the potential for stronger, changing winds and rain, with possible thunderstorms forecast on Thursday, and it could play into the hands of the field's bigger hitters.
That will prick the ears of the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, who overpowered the notoriously difficult Winged Foot to win his first major at the US Open in September and recently posted an image from his launch monitor showing a drive which flew 403 yards in the air.
The American's coach, Mike Schy, says a "soft" Augusta National would benefit his charge, who has experienced similar conditions when playing the course in December.
"When you look at Matthew Wolff, runner-up at the US Open, he was hitting it pretty far, but the fairways were hard and fast, whereas Bryson was carrying it 50 yards past him," Schy told BBC Sport.
"Seeing this week there will possibly be a little bit of cold weather, rain, thunderstorms coming in, the golf course is going to be super soft. So Bryson carrying it 320, 330 yards is a ginormous advantage."
What will the course look like?
Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau played a practice round together on Monday
The absence of patrons means spots where crowds normally gather, like down the side of the 16th, and around many of the greens, will look different, but the course will also play differently without spectators.
"It's not just the sheer fact that Augusta patrons are unbelievable and it's awe-inspiring and intimidating in some ways," says Schy. "But to have nobody there and be able to have a ball roll through something as planned is pretty cool. It makes that golf course way bigger."
It has been suggested DeChambeau may use that to his advantage by driving over the pines to the left of the dog-leg par-five 13th to reach the 14th fairway, giving a better angle into the green.
"I think it is doable, because nobody is there to block the ball and end up in a bad spot," explains Schy.
"It's going to be interesting if that's available. I'm not sure what the carry distance is to that fairway, if the ball is able to roll through there then that is definitely in play."
Ground staff often make subtle adjustments to the site and the time of year means a two-tee start has been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, while Sunday's final round is due to finish around 19:30 GMT, partly to fit in with American rights holders' American football broadcasts.
"We are going to see a different golf course, a different kind of Masters - it will be quiet, you'll be able to see things you don't normally see," adds Michaux.
The team at Eureka Earth captured these images 10 days apart to show how the turf at Augusta National was progressing. The picture on the left, which shows the 15th green and par-three 16th, was taken on 25 September, 50 days before the start of the Masters
And what about the azaleas…?
According to Golf.com, external-link around 350 types of trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses grow at Augusta, formerly home of Fruitland Nurseries, so something will be flowering amid the towering pines this week, even if the traditional azaleas may have passed their peak.
Augusta say the club's nursery team have instead decided to utilise "nandina, pampas, camellia and other plants that enhance the grounds in the fall".
That said, Michaux says he has 'Encore' azaleas still blooming in his backyard in Georgia. These differ from those usually spotted at the Masters, but don't put anything past Augusta National.
The azaleas will be on show in five months' time when the Masters returns to its usual April slot, and Michaux says everybody has their fingers crossed that patrons will be there too.
"Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said don't throw away the plans because we might need them again in April," says Michaux.
"There is a lot of concern. I would say it is 50/50, at best. If we're in the same kind of situation, I think they'll find a way to do it, at least on a limited basis."


bbc--2020-11-12--Former FA chairman Clarke resigns as Fifa vice president

Last updated on .From the section Football Former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has stood down as vice-president of Fifa .
He had intended to continue in his position as Uefa 's representative on the Fifa Council but has now resigned .
The decision comes after a phone call between Clarke and Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin .
• None No alternative but for Clarke to resign from FA - Southgate Clarke used an offensive term in reference to black players when he appeared in front of a UK government select committee .
He was also criticised for comments he made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life choice '' , the different career choices of people from black and Asian communities , and a coach telling him young female players did not like having the ball hit hard at them .
Clarke was elected as a vice-president of football 's world governing body in February 2019 .
On Wednesday he told BBC Sport he would stay on in that role until March 2021 at the request of Ceferin , in order to protect the European governing body 's voting rights until then .
However , following a further call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Uefa will appoint an interim replacement , likely to be from the home nations , to attend Fifa 's next meeting before naming a full-time replacement in March .

Last updated on .From the section Football
Greg Clarke became Football Association chairman in August 2016
Former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has stood down as vice-president of Fifa.
Clarke left his job as head of the FA on Tuesday after using "unacceptable" language when referring to black players.
He had intended to continue in his position as Uefa's representative on the Fifa Council but has now resigned.
The decision comes after a phone call between Clarke and Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin.
Clarke used an offensive term in reference to black players when he appeared in front of a UK government select committee.
He was also criticised for comments he made referring to gay players making a "life choice", the different career choices of people from black and Asian communities, and a coach telling him young female players did not like having the ball hit hard at them.
Clarke was elected as a vice-president of football's world governing body in February 2019.
On Wednesday he told BBC Sport he would stay on in that role until March 2021 at the request of Ceferin, in order to protect the European governing body's voting rights until then.
However, following a further call with Ceferin, he has now resigned.
Uefa will appoint an interim replacement, likely to be from the home nations, to attend Fifa's next meeting before naming a full-time replacement in March.


bbc--2020-11-10--The woman behind biggest surprise for Democrats

Two years later , ahead of the 2020 election , Ms Abrams and a network of organisations had registered more @ @ @ @ @ alone .
And although there will be a recount , Ms Abrams and her army @ @ @ @ @ praised for helping Democrats hold a narrow lead in Georgia 's presidential contest for the @ @ @ @ @ two decades .

Two years later, ahead of the 2020 election, Ms Abrams and a network of organisations had registered more than 800,000 voters in Georgia alone. And although there will be a recount, Ms Abrams and her army of volunteers have been widely praised for helping Democrats hold a narrow lead in Georgia's presidential contest for the first time in more than two decades.


bbc--2020-11-12--US election 2020: More Republicans back giving Biden briefings

Senator Graham was among those saying Mr Biden should get the top secret daily document the president is given .
@ @ @ @ @ and John Thune agreed , although House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Mr Biden was @ @ @ @ @ '' and should wait .

"While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections, we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections, and you should too," it added, without naming Mr Trump directly.


bbc--2020-11-13--Obama: Trump election fraud claim 'undermining US democracy'

`` I 'm more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials , who clearly know better , are going @ @ @ @ @ he added .
`` It is one more step in delegitimising not just the incoming @ @ @ @ @ generally , and that 's a dangerous path . ''

"I'm more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials, who clearly know better, are going along with this," he added. "It's one more step in delegitimising not just the incoming Biden administration, but democracy generally, and that's a dangerous path."


bbc--2020-11-12--China Muslims: Volkswagen says 'no forced labour' at Xinjiang plant

But when asked whether he could be absolutely certain of that claim and give an assurance that none of the @ @ @ @ @ around 25 % is made up of Uighurs and other minorities - had been in @ @ @ @ @ said he could n't .

But when asked whether he could be absolutely certain of that claim and give an assurance that none of the Urumqi workforce - of which around 25% is made up of Uighurs and other minorities - had been in a camp, Dr Wollenstein said he couldn't.


bbc--2020-11-13--Paris remembers 2015 night of jihadist terror

There will be a special classical concert at 20:30 ( 19:30 GMT ) by the Philharmonie de Paris , with @ @ @ @ @ to the victims by Lebanese poet-composer Bechara El-Khoury .
It was commissioned by Louise Albertini @ @ @ @ @ one of the Bataclan victims .
The concert will be broadcast on Philharmonie Live and @ @ @

Eagles of Death Metal lead singer Jesse Hughes has spoken of how he almost "became French" on the night of the Bataclan attack. "I can almost feel the physical presence of those people I love so much - those who died, who were wounded, who survived, who helped and all their families," he told Le Parisien.


bbc--2020-11-13--TikTok lives to see another day in US

TikTok lives to see another day in US

Both he , and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , have repeatedly said that the data of US users could @ @ @ @ @ Chinese government , though no evidence has been presented showing this .

Both he, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have repeatedly said that the data of US users could be passed on to the Chinese government, though no evidence has been presented showing this.


bbc--2020-11-12--Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian protests urge 'traitor' PM to quit

Protesters are calling for Armenia 's prime minister , Nikol Pashinyan , to quit after he signed a peace deal @ @ @ @ @ the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh .
Nagorno-Karabakh is an enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan @ @ @ @ @ by ethnic Armenians since a 1994 truce .
Under the Russian-brokered deal , Azerbaijan keeps @ @ @ @ @ The BBC 's Jonah Fisher has been speaking to people at a demonstration in Yerevan @

Protesters are calling for Armenia's prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, to quit after he signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan, to end the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Nagorno-Karabakh is an enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but which has been controlled by ethnic Armenians since a 1994 truce.
Under the Russian-brokered deal, Azerbaijan keeps areas it has captured.
The BBC's Jonah Fisher has been speaking to people at a demonstration in Yerevan.


bbc--2020-11-12--US bars investments in 'Chinese military companies'

Officials said the new order had been under review for months .
It applies to shares owned directly or indirectly @ @ @ @ @ the US earlier this year as backed by the Chinese military , a list that @ @ @ @ @ state-owned construction companies among others .

Officials said the new order had been under review for months. It applies to shares owned directly or indirectly in 31 firms identified by the US earlier this year as backed by the Chinese military, a list that includes tech firms and large state-owned construction companies among others.


bbc--2020-11-12--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'Civilians massacred', says Amnesty International

Amnesty said witnesses had spoken of wounds `` inflicted by sharp weapons such as knives and machetes '' .
Some @ @ @ @ @ carried out by forces loyal to the TPLF after they had been defeated by federal @ @ @ @ @ Lugdi .

Amnesty said witnesses had spoken of wounds "inflicted by sharp weapons such as knives and machetes". Some witnesses said the attacks were carried out by forces loyal to the TPLF after they had been defeated by federal troops in an area called Lugdi.


bbc--2020-11-12--The Weeknd to perform Super Bowl 2021 half-time show

He is widely expected to add to that tally at next year 's ceremony , with nominations for album of @ @ @ @ @ the year on the cards when the Grammys announce their latest shortlists on 24 November @

He is widely expected to add to that tally at next year's ceremony, with nominations for album of the year and song of the year on the cards when the Grammys announce their latest shortlists on 24 November.


bbc--2020-11-13--UK PM top adviser to leave by Christmas

UK PM top adviser to leave by Christmas

Mr Cummings has become more of a public figure in the past year and was forced into holding his own @ @ @ @ @ in the summer , following controversy over him making a trip to the north of @ @ @ @ @ banned at the height of the coronavirus lockdown .

Mr Cummings has become more of a public figure in the past year and was forced into holding his own news conference at Downing Street in the summer, following controversy over him making a trip to the north of England when non-essential travel was banned at the height of the coronavirus lockdown.


bbc--2020-11-12--Sinai peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash

The Multinational Force and Observers ( MFO ) said eight people were on board the aircraft when it came down @ @ @ @ @ Sharm el-Sheikh .

The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) said eight people were on board the aircraft when it came down during a routine mission near Sharm el-Sheikh.


bbc--2020-11-12--Belgium expels Danish right-wing activists over plot to burn Koran

`` They were ordered to leave the country quickly , which they did , '' his office quoted him saying @ @ @ @ @ refused because these men represent a serious threat to public order in Belgium . ''

"They were ordered to leave the country quickly, which they did," his office quoted him saying. "The stay was refused because these men represent a serious threat to public order in Belgium."


bbc--2020-11-12--Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes

Both have been downgraded under the new rules , with the compromise from Google being that Pixel owners can continue @ @ @ @ @ but now at the lower quality that was free to everyone before .
Some Pixel @ @ @ @ @ quality free uploads for longer .

Both have been downgraded under the new rules, with the compromise from Google being that Pixel owners can continue to have unlimited uploads - but now at the lower quality that was free to everyone before. Some Pixel devices will retain their original quality free uploads for longer.


bbc--2020-11-12--US election 2020: Does this compare to 2000 Florida recount?

As ballots were counted , US networks initially called the state for Al Gore .
However , they later retracted @ @ @ @ @ result was too close to predict .
Then , hours later , networks one by @ @ @ @ @ Bush had won Florida .
However it soon emerged that the vote was on such @ @ @ @ @ was too close to call .

As ballots were counted, US networks initially called the state for Al Gore. However, they later retracted that, saying that the result was too close to predict. Then, hours later, networks one by one declared that George W Bush had won Florida. However it soon emerged that the vote was on such a knife edge that it was too close to call.


bbc--2020-11-13--Do these Republican voters accept election result?

I 'm disappointed .
However , I take solace in knowing that many votes that were cast for Mr Biden @ @ @ @ @ cast against Mr Trump .
Which is to say a lot of people did not @ @ @ @ @ rather , they voted against Mr Trump .
I personally know a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ 's policies but they disdained his personality or style .
I think Mr Biden sees @ @ @ @ @ is why he 's been quick to state that he will govern on behalf of @ @ @ @ @ for him as much as those who did .
Mr Biden will never make a @ @ @ @ @ considering how his decision will impact that large voting bloc that supported Mr Trump .

I'm disappointed. However, I take solace in knowing that many votes that were cast for Mr Biden were actually votes that were cast against Mr Trump. Which is to say a lot of people did not vote for Mr Biden; rather, they voted against Mr Trump. I personally know a lot of people who believe in Mr Trump's policies but they disdained his personality or style. I think Mr Biden sees that as well, which is why he's been quick to state that he will govern on behalf of those who didn't vote for him as much as those who did. Mr Biden will never make a decision as President without carefully considering how his decision will impact that large voting bloc that supported Mr Trump.


bbc--2020-11-13--US Election 2020: Is American democracy in crisis?

Donald Trump is still refusing to concede defeat as Joe Biden prepares to become US president .
The BBC 's @ @ @ @ @ this means for democracy in the US .

Donald Trump is still refusing to concede defeat as Joe Biden prepares to become US president. The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at what this means for democracy in the US.


bbc--2020-11-12--Anthony Fauci: 'We have got to double down' to fight Covid

Dr Anthony Fauci , the top US infectious diseases expert , says the country needs to `` double down '' @ @ @ @ @ as mask-wearing and social distancing .
Speaking to Chatham House on Thursday , he warned @ @ @ @ @ for a `` challenging and ominous situation '' .
His comments come as the US @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases , with more than 100,000 new cases per day for the past week @

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious diseases expert, says the country needs to "double down" on public health measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing.
Speaking to Chatham House on Thursday, he warned that the cold weather makes for a "challenging and ominous situation".
His comments come as the US is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, with more than 100,000 new cases per day for the past week.


bbc--2020-11-13--Quiz of the week: Who wore a balaclava at MTV's Europe awards?

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--2020-11-13--Africa's week in pictures: 6 - 12 November 2020

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

Image caption,
Election campaign season is under way in Burkina Faso, where this supporter of the president wishes him "a knockout blow" with those words painted on his chest in French.


bbc--2020-11-12--Bigfin squid spotted in Australia for first time

The first sighting of a Bigfin squid has been seen in the Great Australian Bight by researchers.The species has only @ @ @ @ @ wide and tends to live in darker parts of the ocean .

The first sighting of a Bigfin squid has been made in the Great Australian Bight by researchers.
The species has only had 12 recorded sightings worldwide and tends to live in darker parts of the ocean.
Famous for its long and wispy tentacles, the creature tends to live in darker parts of the ocean.


bbc--2020-11-12--France honours six-year-old WW2 Resistance agent

Another relative , Alexandre Brémaud , spent years researching Marcel 's story , because the official records focused on the @ @ @ @ @ , rather than on the many helpers - often women and children - who also @ @ @ @ @ Nazi occupation .

Another relative, Alexandre Brémaud, spent years researching Marcel's story, because the official records focused on the Resistance fighters and sabotage operations, rather than on the many helpers - often women and children - who also took risks to defeat the Nazi occupation.


bbc--2020-11-13--Fears grow for British man detained in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

But Mr Rafique 's peaceful activism attracted the attention of the authorities .
Ms Rajput , his wife , told @ @ @ @ @ previously been extrajudicially detained by the Pakistani military for three days before the British High @ @ @ @ @ 's younger sister Asma , who lives in London , told the BBC her brother @ @ @ @ @ that if he did not stop his activities , `` nobody would ever hear of @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The Pakistani military did not respond to a request to comment .

But Mr Rafique's peaceful activism attracted the attention of the authorities. Ms Rajput, his wife, told the BBC he had once previously been extrajudicially detained by the Pakistani military for three days before the British High Commission intervened. Mr Rafique's younger sister Asma, who lives in London, told the BBC her brother was warned by intelligence agents that if he did not stop his activities, "nobody would ever hear of him or see him again". The Pakistani military did not respond to a request to comment.


bbc--2020-11-12--In pictures: Bolivia's ex-leader Morales returns from exile

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They argued that he should not have been able to stand for the presidency again after a majority had voted in a referendum against dropping presidential term limits from the constitution.


bbc--2020-11-13--Fact-checking the US and China on climate and environment

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From 1750 (when emissions are thought to have been virtually zero) until the end of 2018, China produced about 210.20 billion tonnes of CO2, according to Our World in Data, which compiles statistics from different countries.


bbc--2020-11-13--Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

`` I think we are going to see an acceleration of the deployment of automation in the next three to @ @ @ @ @ that 's going to take a big bite out of those manual tasks .
But @ @ @ @ @ , there 's still going to be a sizable portion of activities that are human @ @ @ @ @ Matthews .

"I think we are going to see an acceleration of the deployment of automation in the next three to five years. And so that's going to take a big bite out of those manual tasks. But I suspect in 10 years, there's still going to be a sizable portion of activities that are human led," says Mr Matthews.


bbc--2020-11-13--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'My little brother needs medicine'

And even if they get the cash , they can not get the medicines , as all passenger flights into @ @ @ @ @ meaning that no-one can bring it from Addis Ababa .
Road travel between the two @ @ @ @ @ 435 miles ) away from each other , has also stopped , leaving many Tigrayans @ @ @ @ @ .

And even if they get the cash, they cannot get the medicines, as all passenger flights into Tigray have been halted, meaning that no-one can bring it from Addis Ababa. Road travel between the two cites, about 700km (435 miles) away from each other, has also stopped, leaving many Tigrayans stranded in the federal capital.


bbc--2020-11-12--Two coups, two elections: Why Rawlings split Ghanaians

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When a ban on political parties was lifted in 1979, Rawlings won wide popularity as a prominent critic of the government, calling on it to do more to help the poor.


bbc--2020-11-12--Scotland win shootout to end 23-year wait for men's major tournament

Last updated on .From the section Scotland Scotland 's agonising 23-year absence from major men 's tournaments is finally over after an historic shootout victory over Serbia .
Ryan Christie 's second-half opener had Steve Clarke 's side tantalisingly close to a Euro 2020 place but Luka Jovic netted amid a late Serbian rally to force extra time .
However , a tiring Scotland were impeccable from the spot as they ended a barren streak of 10 missed tournaments .
Clarke 's men are now nine games unbeaten - their best run in 44 years - and will face England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group D at next summer 's delayed finals .
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If there was a Scotland way to finally get back to the big time , then this was it .
Not content with putting the nation through the trauma of a shootout in the semi-final against Israel , they repeated the dose .
Gut-wrenching does not come close to describing it .
Yet while a nation 's nerves were fraying back home , Scotland 's players exuded a calm authority .
They were comfortable in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around , and harrying the visitors .
Lyndon Dykes was putting in a gruelling shift , winning countless aerial duels and making the ball stick .
He was just one of the heroes in blue all over the pitch .
On an occasion demanding a big performance , every Scotland player delivered .
There were flashes of first-half threat from Scotland , the best when a Dykes knockdown led to John McGinn breaking free down the left-hand channel .
The midfielder 's shot needed power and precision but lacked both as Predrag Rajkovic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - for all their talent - looked uneasy and had barely a sniff .
When they did muster a chance midway through the opening half , it almost yielded the opener , with Sasa Lukic 's drive from a Mitrovic lay-off whistling inches wide .
It was an isolated scare , though , and the interval did nothing to halt Scotland 's momentum .
They should have led early in the second half when Dykes danced past three defenders and squared for the in-rushing Andy Robertson to blaze over .
A big chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made way for euphoria .
Callum McGregor pounced on a stray pass out of Serbia 's defence and shuttled the ball to his Celtic team-mate .
Christie 's nifty footwork opened up the space for a shot and he arrowed in off the base of the post .
Scotland were in dreamland .
Serbia had been pretty abject so far - surely there was an onslaught to come ?
The nagging doubt that it could all go horribly wrong kept gnawing away at fans ingrained in glorious failure .
Clarke 's men could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a McGregor strike drifted wide and Christie was agonisingly close with a curling effort .
But Serbia began to hammer at the door in the frantic closing stages .
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic , Mitrovic and Jovic all thundered headers narrowly past Marshall 's right-hand upright .
By now it was an excruciating watch .
And - in true Scotland fashion - the sucker-punch arrived .
Serbia slung over a corner and Jovic had lost his marker to send a header down into the turf and up over Marshall into the top corner .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an epic game • None Can you name the men Clarke has emulated ?
Clarke 's men were crestfallen , but not out for the count .
Extra time was arduous with Serbia on top as Nemanja Gudelj 's dipping drive brought out a brilliant diving save from Marshall and Aleksandar Katai had pot-shots either side of the interval .
The Tartan Army 's fingernails were nibbled nearer the quick but their heroes were not to be denied .
Scotland staggered towards the shootout , clearly exhausted .
One final push was required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay , Oli McBurnie and Kenny McLean all delivered from the spot .
Then Marshall flung himself to his left to palm away Mitrovic 's effort .
Cue bedlam in the Scotland ranks as two decades of frustration poured out .
Scotland are back .
What did we learn ?
This can be the start of something special for a Scotland squad who have the mentality to match their talent .
The devastating blow of conceding a last-minute equaliser would have broken lesser men .
Yet Clarke 's players dug in with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then showed nerves of steel - and no little skill - in the shootout .
Goal hero Christie 's tearful and poignant post-match interview captured the mood of a nation .
He and his team-mates have delivered where so many before them failed .
• None Scotland 's men have reached a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup and their first European Championship since 1996 .
• None Christie 's goal was Scotland 's first against Serbia , in their third meeting .
• None Christie has scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland , having failed to net in his previous nine .
• None Scotland are unbeaten in nine consecutive games ( W6 D3 ) .
They last enjoyed a longer run without defeat in February 1930 ( 11 games ) .
• None Serbia have now failed to qualify for the Euros in each of their four attempts since first competing as an independent country in 2006 .
What did they say ?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke : `` It 's been a very difficult time for everyone .
We spoke about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully we 've done our bit .
`` Every player turned up and not just the ones that started , I 'm also talking about the players from the bench and the whole squad . ''
Scotland will have to peel themselves off the ceiling for a double-header to end their Nations League campaign away to Slovakia ( 14:00 GMT ) on Sunday and Israel ( 19:45 ) on Wednesday .
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Last updated on .From the section Scotland
Scotland were within a couple of minutes of victory before eventually triumphing in a shootout
Scotland's agonising 23-year absence from major men's tournaments is finally over after an historic shootout victory over Serbia.
David Marshall saved magnificently from Aleksandar Mitrovic for a 5-4 sudden-death win after Scotland had dominated, led until the 90th minute, then hung on for penalties in Belgrade.
Ryan Christie's second-half opener had Steve Clarke's side tantalisingly close to a Euro 2020 place but Luka Jovic netted amid a late Serbian rally to force extra time.
However, a tiring Scotland were impeccable from the spot as they ended a barren streak of 10 missed tournaments.
Clarke's men are now nine games unbeaten - their best run in 44 years - and will face England, Croatia and the Czech Republic in Group D at next summer's delayed finals.
If there was a Scotland way to finally get back to the big time, then this was it. Not content with putting the nation through the trauma of a shootout in the semi-final against Israel, they repeated the dose.
Gut-wrenching does not come close to describing it.
Yet while a nation's nerves were fraying back home, Scotland's players exuded a calm authority. They were comfortable in possession for an hour, zipping passes around, and harrying the visitors.
Lyndon Dykes was putting in a gruelling shift, winning countless aerial duels and making the ball stick. He was just one of the heroes in blue all over the pitch.
On an occasion demanding a big performance, every Scotland player delivered.
There were flashes of first-half threat from Scotland, the best when a Dykes knockdown led to John McGinn breaking free down the left-hand channel. The midfielder's shot needed power and precision but lacked both as Predrag Rajkovic smothered at the second attempt.
Serbia - for all their talent - looked uneasy and had barely a sniff. When they did muster a chance midway through the opening half, it almost yielded the opener, with Sasa Lukic's drive from a Mitrovic lay-off whistling inches wide.
It was an isolated scare, though, and the interval did nothing to halt Scotland's momentum. They should have led early in the second half when Dykes danced past three defenders and squared for the in-rushing Andy Robertson to blaze over.
A big chance gone. But within moments the disappointment made way for euphoria. Callum McGregor pounced on a stray pass out of Serbia's defence and shuttled the ball to his Celtic team-mate. Christie's nifty footwork opened up the space for a shot and he arrowed in off the base of the post.
Ryan Christie's strike gave Scotland the lead in Belgrade
Scotland were in dreamland. Serbia had been pretty abject so far - surely there was an onslaught to come? The nagging doubt that it could all go horribly wrong kept gnawing away at fans ingrained in glorious failure.
Clarke's men could have put the tie to bed - a McGregor strike drifted wide and Christie was agonisingly close with a curling effort.
But Serbia began to hammer at the door in the frantic closing stages. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Mitrovic and Jovic all thundered headers narrowly past Marshall's right-hand upright.
By now it was an excruciating watch. And - in true Scotland fashion - the sucker-punch arrived. Serbia slung over a corner and Jovic had lost his marker to send a header down into the turf and up over Marshall into the top corner.
Clarke's men were crestfallen, but not out for the count. Extra time was arduous with Serbia on top as Nemanja Gudelj's dipping drive brought out a brilliant diving save from Marshall and Aleksandar Katai had pot-shots either side of the interval.
The Tartan Army's fingernails were nibbled nearer the quick but their heroes were not to be denied. Scotland staggered towards the shootout, clearly exhausted. One final push was required and Leigh Griffiths, McGregor, Scott McTominay, Oli McBurnie and Kenny McLean all delivered from the spot.
Then Marshall flung himself to his left to palm away Mitrovic's effort. Cue bedlam in the Scotland ranks as two decades of frustration poured out. Scotland are back.
Man of the match - Lyndon Dykes
Fearless and physical, the striker led the line superbly and is a national hero after just six caps. Australia's loss is Scotland's gain
What did we learn?
This can be the start of something special for a Scotland squad who have the mentality to match their talent. The devastating blow of conceding a last-minute equaliser would have broken lesser men.
Yet Clarke's players dug in with a sheer bloody-minded refusal to be beaten, then showed nerves of steel - and no little skill - in the shootout.
Goal hero Christie's tearful and poignant post-match interview captured the mood of a nation. He and his team-mates have delivered where so many before them failed.
Match stats
Scotland's men have reached a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup and their first European Championship since 1996.
Christie's goal was Scotland's first against Serbia, in their third meeting.
Christie has scored four in his past five games for Scotland, having failed to net in his previous nine.
Scotland are unbeaten in nine consecutive games (W6 D3). They last enjoyed a longer run without defeat in February 1930 (11 games).
Serbia have now failed to qualify for the Euros in each of their four attempts since first competing as an independent country in 2006.
What did they say?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "It's been a very difficult time for everyone. We spoke about trying to make the nation smile, hopefully we've done our bit.
"Every player turned up and not just the ones that started, I'm also talking about the players from the bench and the whole squad."
What's next?
Scotland will have to peel themselves off the ceiling for a double-header to end their Nations League campaign away to Slovakia (14:00 GMT) on Sunday and Israel (19:45) on Wednesday.
Player of the match Dykes Lyndon Dykes with an average of 8.27 Serbia Serbia Serbia
Scotland Scotland Scotland Serbia Avg Squad number 18 Player name Jovic Average rating 5.44 Squad number 10 Player name Tadic Average rating 5.23 Squad number 12 Player name Rajkovic Average rating 4.93 Squad number 16 Player name Lukic Average rating 4.91 Squad number 2 Player name Katai Average rating 4.89 Squad number 13 Player name Mitrovic Average rating 4.85 Squad number 9 Player name Mitrovic Average rating 4.85 Squad number 17 Player name Kostic Average rating 4.83 Squad number 20 Player name S Milinkovic-Savic Average rating 4.81 Squad number 3 Player name Mladenovic Average rating 4.81 Squad number 6 Player name Maksimovic Average rating 4.78 Squad number 4 Player name Milenkovic Average rating 4.78 Squad number 8 Player name Gudelj Average rating 4.77 Squad number 22 Player name Lazovic Average rating 4.74 Squad number 5 Player name Spajic Average rating 4.47 Scotland Avg Squad number 9 Player name Dykes Average rating 8.27 Squad number 1 Player name Marshall Average rating 8.20 Squad number 11 Player name Christie Average rating 8.18 Squad number 5 Player name Gallagher Average rating 7.68 Squad number 7 Player name McGinn Average rating 7.59 Squad number 10 Player name McGregor Average rating 7.57 Squad number 3 Player name Robertson Average rating 7.47 Squad number 8 Player name Jack Average rating 7.35 Squad number 6 Player name Tierney Average rating 7.30 Squad number 4 Player name McTominay Average rating 7.25 Squad number 2 Player name O'Donnell Average rating 7.19 Squad number 20 Player name Griffiths Average rating 6.50 Squad number 14 Player name McLean Average rating 6.41 Squad number 13 Player name Paterson Average rating 6.04 Squad number 19 Player name McBurnie Average rating 5.32


bbc--2020-11-12--Casey sets clubhouse lead at Masters as Woods impresses and DeChambeau battles

Last updated on .From the section Golf Englishman Paul Casey has set the clubhouse lead at seven under par during the first round of the Masters .
Defending champion Tiger Woods also looked back to some of his best form with a 68 , while pre-tournament favourite Bryson DeChambeau battled back after early struggles to shoot 70 .
An electrical storm saw play suspended for three hours , so 45 of the 92 players did not complete their rounds .
Heavy rain flooded parts of the course and left it so soft that players were able to take advantage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing they could stop their ball quickly on greens that usually repel wayward shots .
`` It 's like throwing darts , '' said BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter on radio commentary as shot after shot landed and instantly stopped on the greens .
Fifty of the 92 players in the field were under par when the hooter sounded to end play .
American world number three Justin Thomas was five under after 10 holes , while number one Dustin Johnson was three under after nine .
Northern Ireland 's Rory McIlroy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and faces a tricky bunker shot on the 10th when he returns on Friday .
One of the potential problems Augusta National faces during this unprecedented staging of an autumn Masters is daylight , with no leeway for play to continue late into the evening .
Players were already scheduled for a two-tee start , from the first and 10th in the opening two rounds , to allow for the shorter days after the tournament was moved from its usual April slot because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Americans Webb Simpson and Xander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at five under par .
Of the other players in contention who finished their rounds , England 's Lee Westwood is a further stroke back alongside Woods , Japan 's Hideki Matsuyama , South African Louis Oosthuizen and 2018 champion Patrick Reed .
Casey achieved his best major finish earlier this year when he tied for second at the US PGA Championship in August and enjoyed a blistering start at Augusta .
The 43-year-old birdied his opening hole , the par-four 10th , and was four under after seven and then took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second .
He hit a stunning approach to four feet and holed the putt to move to six under par , before adding another birdie at the par-three sixth .
`` I know this golf course better than most , my first Masters was 2004 .
It 's a golf course I love to play , '' said Casey , who admitted the absence of patrons made Augusta a different test .
`` What I desperately want is people pouring through the gates to watch myself and others play golf , but until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it . ''
Fellow Englishman Westwood made five birdies on the front nine but the former world number one dropped a shot at the short 12th before parring his way home .
Five-time champion Woods ' best finish in the six events he has played since golf returned following the lockdown is tied 37th at the US PGA Championship .
But Woods at Augusta is a different animal , and the 44-year-old set about his quest for a record-equalling sixth Green Jacket in controlled fashion .
The 15-time major champion , starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birdies in his opening seven holes and added another as he hit the turn to post his career-best opening round at the Masters .
`` There was a lot of difference : both tees , then we had a long weather delay and got out on a golf course with no patrons , '' said Woods .
`` It was so different , not only the sight but the energy - there are no roars .
But we are able to compete for a Green Jacket this week which earlier this year seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play this golf course .
It 's a course that allows for experience . ''
Despite Woods returning to Augusta as the defending champion , all the hype in the build-up was around US Open champion DeChambeau and his big-hitting approach .
The American 's coach , Mike Schy , said earlier this week that `` softer '' fairways would suit his charge but DeChambeau was wayward off the tee early on and struggled to find any .
He was forced to produce an impressive par save at 11 , his second hole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pines on the left but could not dig his way out of trouble after again finding the trees at 13 , making a double-bogey seven after over-hitting his approach and then duffing a chip .
DeChambeau found some composure when his round was threatening to unravel by sinking successive birdies at the par-five 15th and par-three 16th and then finished strongly with birdies at eight and nine to leave himself at two under .
The world number six opted not to use the 48-inch driver he has been testing recently , saying afterwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bunkers with his usual 45-inch model .
`` It was a little risky out there , '' he added .
`` I 'm OK with that .
I just did n't execute some of my shots .
`` Clearly I did n't have my best stuff and I was still able to shoot under par . ''
Americans Thomas and Matthew Wolff were among those enjoying the most fruitful rounds when the klaxon went to signal the end of play on Thursday .
The 21-year-old Wolff , who finished second at the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under par after 11 holes , alongside South African Dylan Frittelli and Australia 's Adam Scott .
England 's Justin Rose sits at three under , level with American Rickie Fowler and 63-year-old two-time champion Bernhard Langer , who won in 1985 and 1993 .
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Last updated on .From the section Golf
Masters first-round leaderboard -7 P Casey (Eng); -5 W Simpson (US), X Schauffele, J Thomas 10* (US); -4 L Westwood (Eng), L Oosthuizen (SA), H Matsuyama (Jpn), T Woods (US), P Reed (US), M Wolff 11* (US), A Scott 10* (Aus), D Frittelli 9* (SA) Selected others: -3 J Rahm (Spa), M Wallace (Eng), T Finau (US), D Johnson 9* (US), J Rose 9* (Eng); -2 B DeChambeau (US); -1 T Hatton 10* (Eng) Level R McIlroy 9* (NI) * indicates yet to finish first round
The Masters Venue: Augusta National Date: 12-15 November Coverage: Radio and text commentary online with in-play clips. Daily highlights on BBC Two - full details here
Englishman Paul Casey has set the clubhouse lead at seven under par during the first round of the Masters.
Casey's bogey-free 65 at Augusta featured five birdies and an eagle.
Defending champion Tiger Woods also looked back to some of his best form with a 68, while pre-tournament favourite Bryson DeChambeau battled back after early struggles to shoot 70.
An electrical storm saw play suspended for three hours, so 44 of the 92 players did not complete their rounds.
Heavy rain flooded parts of the course and left it so soft that players were able to take advantage of the benign conditions once play resumed, knowing they could stop their ball quickly on greens that usually repel wayward shots.
"It's like throwing darts," said BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter on radio commentary as shot after shot landed and instantly stopped on the greens.
Fifty of the 92 players in the field were under par when the hooter sounded to end play.
American world number three Justin Thomas was five under after 10 holes, while number one Dustin Johnson was three under after nine.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, playing with Johnson, was level par and faces a tricky bunker shot on the 10th when he returns on Friday.
One of the potential problems Augusta National faces during this unprecedented staging of an autumn Masters is daylight, with no leeway for play to continue late into the evening.
Players were already scheduled for a two-tee start, from the first and 10th in the opening two rounds, to allow for the shorter days after the tournament was moved from its usual April slot because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans Webb Simpson and Xander Schauffele sit two off Casey's lead at five under par.
Of the other players in contention who finished their rounds, England's Lee Westwood is a further stroke back alongside Woods, Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, South African Louis Oosthuizen and 2018 champion Patrick Reed.
Casey achieved his best major finish earlier this year when he tied for second at the US PGA Championship in August and enjoyed a blistering start at Augusta.
The 43-year-old birdied his opening hole, the par-four 10th, and was four under after seven and then took the lead with an eagle at the par-five second.
He hit a stunning approach to four feet and holed the putt to move to six under par, before adding another birdie at the par-three sixth.
"I know this golf course better than most, my first Masters was 2004. It's a golf course I love to play," said Casey, who admitted the absence of patrons made Augusta a different test.
"What I desperately want is people pouring through the gates to watch myself and others play golf, but until that happens I'll make the most of it."
Fellow Englishman Westwood made five birdies on the front nine but the former world number one dropped a shot at the short 12th before parring his way home.
Woods soars as DeChambeau grinds
Five-time champion Woods' best finish in the six events he has played since golf returned following the lockdown is tied 37th at the US PGA Championship.
But Woods at Augusta is a different animal, and the 44-year-old set about his quest for a record-equalling sixth Green Jacket in controlled fashion.
The 15-time major champion, starting on the 10th tee, carded three birdies in his opening seven holes and added another as he hit the turn to post his career-best opening round at the Masters.
"There was a lot of difference: both tees, then we had a long weather delay and got out on a golf course with no patrons," said Woods.
"It was so different, not only the sight but the energy - there are no roars. But we are able to compete for a Green Jacket this week which earlier this year seemed improbable.
"I understand how to play this golf course. It's a course that allows for experience."
Despite Woods returning to Augusta as the defending champion, all the hype in the build-up was around US Open champion DeChambeau and his big-hitting approach.
The American's coach, Mike Schy, said earlier this week that "softer" fairways would suit his charge but DeChambeau was wayward off the tee early on and struggled to find any.
He was forced to produce an impressive par save at 11, his second hole, after lashing a drive into the pines on the left but could not dig his way out of trouble after again finding the trees at 13, making a double-bogey seven after over-hitting his approach and then duffing a chip.
DeChambeau found some composure when his round was threatening to unravel by sinking successive birdies at the par-five 15th and par-three 16th and then finished strongly with birdies at eight and nine to leave himself at two under.
The world number six opted not to use the 48-inch driver he has been testing recently, saying afterwards he felt he could clear all the bunkers with his usual 45-inch model.
"It was a little risky out there," he added. "I'm OK with that. I just didn't execute some of my shots.
"Clearly I didn't have my best stuff and I was still able to shoot under par."
Coming back on Friday morning...
Americans Thomas and Matthew Wolff were among those enjoying the most fruitful rounds when the klaxon went to signal the end of play on Thursday.
The 21-year-old Wolff, who finished second at the US Open in September, is at four under par after 11 holes, alongside South African Dylan Frittelli and Australia's Adam Scott.
England's Justin Rose sits at three under, level with American Rickie Fowler and 63-year-old two-time champion Bernhard Langer, who won in 1985 and 1993.


bbc--2020-11-12--Bellingham, 17, makes debut in England win over Republic of Ireland

Last updated on .From the section Football England strolled to victory against the Republic of Ireland in their friendly international at Wembley .
Jude Bellingham , brought on as a substitute for his debut in the second half , became England 's third-youngest full international at 17 years and 137 days .
And Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson also won his first senior cap as a half-time replacement for Burnley 's Nick Pope .
Harry Maguire , given the captain 's armband , erased some of the misery of his last England appearance - when he was sent off in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - by heading in Harry Winks ' cross after 18 minutes .
Jadon Sancho doubled England 's advantage before the break and their total control was emphasised when Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored emphatically from the penalty spot in the 56th minute after Bukayo Saka was fouled by Cyrus Christie .
It sealed England 's first win against the Republic since 1985 .
• None Southgate expects 'humdinger ' when England and Scotland meet at Euro 2020 • None Quiz : Can you name youngest post-war internationals ?
All judgement of England must be placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ireland performance , but this was still a very impressive night for Aston Villa 's Jack Grealish .
The 25-year-old , who actually played for the Republic 's Under-21 side before switching allegiance to England , has been the subject of much debate , with many wondering why Southgate has not used his mercurial talents more regularly .
Here , given a roving role , Grealish was in confident mood as he relished possession and was one of England 's main creative forces before being substituted and getting a warm embrace from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It remains to be seen whether Grealish has done enough to figure more prominently in Southgate 's thoughts for the key clash in Belgium but there is no doubt he made another big impression , albeit in a game that occasionally resembled a practice session .
Maguire cut a disconsolate figure on his last Wembley appearance for England , capping a 31-minute horror show against Denmark with a second yellow card .
That night , he looked for all the world like someone who needed to be taken out of the team - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester United defence that had conceded six goals at home to Tottenham and the off-field trauma of his well-publicised court case in Greece .
Here Southgate demonstrated his huge faith in Maguire by making him captain - and the centre-back had such a comfortable night that he was able to set aside any minor defensive duties to score one goal and have opportunities for more .
`` I had a tough summer - everyone knows what went off , '' Maguire told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` At the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not there .
In the first international camp , I got myself sent off [ against Denmark ] and I felt I let the boys down more than anything .
Not myself - the boys .
`` We lost the game and it was disappointing .
Gareth has shown great faith in me to give me the captain 's armband .
I feel I am good form again and hopefully now I can kick on . ''
England 's second string saw plenty of good things from the other goalscorers Calvert-Lewin and Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 45-minute debut performance , It was hard to make any serious judgements in such a low-key friendly but Southgate will be pleased England were able to show such domination for almost the entire game .
'We were set up to play football' England manager Gareth Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live : `` We were really pleased .
We had a good bedrock with the back three who were our most experienced players in the team .
`` We were not as strong physically in midfield as we might normally be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Grealish was very good .
He 's in really good form and he 's playing in the areas we want him to play , not coming too deep , and he 's affecting the game in the final third .
`` We wanted to give Jude Bellingham 20 minutes or so to give him a feel of it .
He was nervous at the start , it 's a huge occasion to come with the team at his age and be as mature as he has been with us .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got into the game .
That 's the experience we wanted to give him . ''
Republic goal drought goes on - the stats • None England earned their first win over the Republic of Ireland since March 1985 , ending a run of seven matches without victory against them .
• None The Republic are without a goal in their past five matches in all competitions , their longest run without scoring since another run of five between November 1995 and May 1996 .
• None Harry Maguire became the 33rd different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England men 's team - no club has provided more different goalscorers for the Three Lions ( Tottenham , though , have also provided 33 ) .
• None Jack Grealish has provided assists in back-to-back games for England - he 's had a hand in 12 goals in 11 appearances in all competitions for club and country this season ( five goals , seven assists ) .
• None Jadon Sancho became the first player to score for England at Wembley while playing for a non-English club side since Steve McManaman against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Each of England 's past four converted penalties have been scored by different players ( Harry Kane , Raheem Sterling , Marcus Rashford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin ) , the longest such streak of different penalty scorers since a run involving Terry McDermott , Kevin Keegan , Phil Neal , Bryan Robson and Gary Lineker between 1980 and 1990 ( excluding shootouts ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Football
Jadon Sancho's low shot was the pick of the goals
England strolled to victory against the Republic of Ireland in their friendly international at Wembley.
Manager Gareth Southgate gave his undercard a chance as he kept England's main players back for the Uefa Nations League match in Belgium on Sunday - but they still had far too much for an outclassed Republic side.
Jude Bellingham, brought on as a substitute for his debut in the second half, became England's third-youngest full international at 17 years and 137 days.
And Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson also won his first senior cap as a half-time replacement for Burnley's Nick Pope.
Harry Maguire, given the captain's armband, erased some of the misery of his last England appearance - when he was sent off in the Nations League home defeat by Denmark - by heading in Harry Winks' cross after 18 minutes.
Jadon Sancho doubled England's advantage before the break and their total control was emphasised when Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored emphatically from the penalty spot in the 56th minute after Bukayo Saka was fouled by Cyrus Christie. It sealed England's first win against the Republic since 1985.
Grealish runs the show
All judgement of England must be placed in the context of a mediocre Republic of Ireland performance, but this was still a very impressive night for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish.
The 25-year-old, who actually played for the Republic's Under-21 side before switching allegiance to England, has been the subject of much debate, with many wondering why Southgate has not used his mercurial talents more regularly.
Here, given a roving role, Grealish was in confident mood as he relished possession and was one of England's main creative forces before being substituted and getting a warm embrace from his manager after a fine display.
It remains to be seen whether Grealish has done enough to figure more prominently in Southgate's thoughts for the key clash in Belgium but there is no doubt he made another big impression, albeit in a game that occasionally resembled a practice session.
Better night for Maguire
Maguire cut a disconsolate figure on his last Wembley appearance for England, capping a 31-minute horror show against Denmark with a second yellow card.
That night, he looked for all the world like someone who needed to be taken out of the team - after the on-field setback of being in the Manchester United defence that had conceded six goals at home to Tottenham and the off-field trauma of his well-publicised court case in Greece.
Here Southgate demonstrated his huge faith in Maguire by making him captain - and the centre-back had such a comfortable night that he was able to set aside any minor defensive duties to score one goal and have opportunities for more.
"I had a tough summer - everyone knows what went off," Maguire told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"At the start of the season, maybe my focus was not there. In the first international camp, I got myself sent off [against Denmark] and I felt I let the boys down more than anything. Not myself - the boys.
"We lost the game and it was disappointing. Gareth has shown great faith in me to give me the captain's armband. I feel I am good form again and hopefully now I can kick on."
England's second string saw plenty of good things from the other goalscorers Calvert-Lewin and Sancho, while Henderson made one smart save in his 45-minute debut performance,
It was hard to make any serious judgements in such a low-key friendly but Southgate will be pleased England were able to show such domination for almost the entire game.
'We were set up to play football'
England manager Gareth Southgate told BBC Radio 5 Live: "We were really pleased. We had a good bedrock with the back three who were our most experienced players in the team.
"We were not as strong physically in midfield as we might normally be but we played with intelligence.
"Jack Grealish was very good. He's in really good form and he's playing in the areas we want him to play, not coming too deep, and he's affecting the game in the final third.
"We wanted to give Jude Bellingham 20 minutes or so to give him a feel of it. He was nervous at the start, it's a huge occasion to come with the team at his age and be as mature as he has been with us.
"You saw as it developed he settled and got into the game. That's the experience we wanted to give him."
Player of the match Grealish Jack Grealish with an average of 8.26 England England England
Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland England Avg Squad number 11 Player name Grealish Average rating 8.26 Squad number 6 Player name Mings Average rating 7.08 Squad number 9 Player name Calvert-Lewin Average rating 6.94 Squad number 10 Player name Sancho Average rating 6.70 Squad number 2 Player name James Average rating 6.44 Squad number 3 Player name Saka Average rating 6.44 Squad number 1 Player name Pope Average rating 6.35 Squad number 7 Player name Mount Average rating 6.28 Squad number 4 Player name Keane Average rating 6.03 Squad number 13 Player name Henderson Average rating 5.98 Squad number 5 Player name Maguire Average rating 5.96 Squad number 17 Player name Bellingham Average rating 5.93 Squad number 8 Player name Winks Average rating 5.72 Squad number 15 Player name Abraham Average rating 5.50 Squad number 16 Player name Maitland-Niles Average rating 5.45 Squad number 18 Player name Foden Average rating 5.40 Republic of Ireland Avg Squad number 6 Player name Hourihane Average rating 5.55 Squad number 2 Player name Doherty Average rating 5.00 Squad number 21 Player name Curtis Average rating 4.84 Squad number 20 Player name O'Shea Average rating 4.81 Squad number 13 Player name Hendrick Average rating 4.80 Squad number 17 Player name Horgan Average rating 4.80 Squad number 9 Player name Idah Average rating 4.74 Squad number 15 Player name O'Dowda Average rating 4.70 Squad number 7 Player name Browne Average rating 4.65 Squad number 23 Player name Randolph Average rating 4.62 Squad number 22 Player name Molumby Average rating 4.60 Squad number 4 Player name Duffy Average rating 4.54 Squad number 5 Player name Egan Average rating 4.47 Squad number 14 Player name Long Average rating 4.47 Squad number 10 Player name Brady Average rating 4.44 Squad number 12 Player name Christie Average rating 4.38 Squad number 11 Player name McClean Average rating 4.27
Republic goal drought goes on - the stats
England earned their first win over the Republic of Ireland since March 1985, ending a run of seven matches without victory against them.
The Republic are without a goal in their past five matches in all competitions, their longest run without scoring since another run of five between November 1995 and May 1996.
Harry Maguire became the 33rd different Manchester United player to score for the England men's team - no club has provided more different goalscorers for the Three Lions (Tottenham, though, have also provided 33).
Jack Grealish has provided assists in back-to-back games for England - he's had a hand in 12 goals in 11 appearances in all competitions for club and country this season (five goals, seven assists).
Jadon Sancho became the first player to score for England at Wembley while playing for a non-English club side since Steve McManaman against Luxembourg in September 1999.
Each of England's past four converted penalties have been scored by different players (Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin), the longest such streak of different penalty scorers since a run involving Terry McDermott, Kevin Keegan, Phil Neal, Bryan Robson and Gary Lineker between 1980 and 1990 (excluding shootouts).


bbc--2020-11-12--Slovakia beat Northern Ireland to book spot at Euros

Last updated on .From the section Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 's hopes of reaching Euro 2020 were ended as Slovakia scored deep into extra time to win their play-off final at Windsor Park .
Substitute Kyle Lafferty then nearly won it for Northern Ireland when his long-range effort hit the post in the 90th minute .
But the game went to extra time and Michal Duris , on from the bench , made the most of a lucky ricochet to score Slovakia 's winner in the 110th minute .
The win takes Slovakia though to their second consecutive Euro finals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feat from four years ago .
• None Baraclough 'ca n't ask any more ' of NI after Slovakia defeat Northern Ireland , backed by a 1,060 crowd that generated a good atmosphere despite being so low in numbers , had been aiming to do just that and reach what would have been a fifth major international tournament appearance .
However , while they raised themselves for spells during the game - and perhaps looked more likely to grab a winner during extra time - it was generally a disjointed performance from Ian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Euro 2016 in France , Northern Ireland had given themselves the opportunity to qualify again by beating Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties in the play-off semi-final in October .
A night that ended in despair would have been so different had Lafferty 's excellent shot from distance just seconds before the end of 90 minutes gone in rather than striking the outside of the Slovakian post .
Northern Ireland started the game in positive fashion and looked lively for the opening 15 minutes , with the triangle of Stuart Dallas , Paddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking threatening .
However , a sloppy mistake by George Saville in the 17th minute led to Slovakia 's opening goal as the midfielder misplaced a header back to Jonny Evans which allowed Kucka to run through .
He was unopposed but still needed to show a lot of composure and good technique to side-foot a clever low finish past Bailey Peacock-Farrell and inside the post .
Despite a strong start to the second half , it looked like Northern Ireland 's bid for qualification was fading until McNair did well down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low cross that was turned into his own net by Skriniar .
After Lafferty was denied by the woodwork , the match was heading towards penalties before a long ball bounced off Evans and into the path of Duris .
The substitute struck his shot well but Peacock-Farrell , a hero in the play-off semi-final win , allowed the ball to squeeze in at his near post when he looked well positioned to keep it out .
Key players unable to lift NI to another big win Northern Ireland 's success in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of experienced players who have delivered on a regular basis , particularly in crucial matches .
While the squad has lost a few stalwarts to retirement , captain Steven Davis , Premier League table-topping Leicester City defender Evans and the versatile Dallas of Leeds are still vitally important to the team 's prospects .
Evans was an injury doubt before the squad was named and looked like he may have been labouring as the match went on , although he was hugely unfortunate in the incident that saw the ball bounce off him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winning goal .
Davis has been the heartbeat of the team for a long time but , playing in the deep-lying midfield role he has become accustomed to , was unable to impose himself on the match as Slovakia captain Marek Hamsik and Stanislav Lobotka in particular looked assured in possession .
Dallas looked to have taken a heavy blow to his arm in the first half and , while the ever-committed former Crusaders man battled on for the whole match , his attacking threat was limited from full-back .
What next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were few surprises in Baraclough 's starting team and shape , the only one being Josh Magennis playing on the left of the front three and Conor Washington through the centre , with the latter firing straight at the goalkeeper during Northern Ireland 's early second-half rally .
They looked too happy to sit off the Slovakians during the first half and let them dominate possession and , while they had a renewed energy after the break , they were unable to sustain that until the late equaliser and Lafferty 's fine strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win in Bosnia , Northern Ireland have now failed to win during 90 minutes of any of Baraclough 's first six games in charge , and have fallen behind in each one of them .
Perhaps viewed as more of a safe replacement for Michael O'Neill than an exciting one , his remit from the Irish FA would very much have been to navigate the play-offs and secure another Euros qualification - and the financial rewards for Northern Ireland football that come with it .
The boldness he showed with his substitutions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Motherwell and Sligo Rovers boss has a major job on his hands in working out where the squad goes from here .
It is always easy for an 'end of an era ' feel to engulf an international side after such a disappointment , and he will no doubt face tough questions , but in the short term has to prepare his squad for Nations League matches away to Austria and at home to Romania .
Victories in either of those will obviously not make up for missing out on the Euros this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his reign to change - and quickly - before the qualifiers for the World Cup come around .
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Niall McGinn and Tomas Hubocan in action during the first half at Windsor Park
Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching Euro 2020 were ended as Slovakia scored deep into extra time to win their play-off final at Windsor Park.
The home side had equalised in dramatic style when defender Milan Skriniar put the ball into his own net with two minutes of normal time left to cancel out Juraj Kucka's early opener.
Substitute Kyle Lafferty then nearly won it for Northern Ireland when his long-range effort hit the post in the 90th minute.
But the game went to extra time and Michal Duris, on from the bench, made the most of a lucky ricochet to score Slovakia's winner in the 110th minute.
The win takes Slovakia though to their second consecutive Euro finals and prevents Northern Ireland from repeating their feat from four years ago.
Northern Ireland, backed by a 1,060 crowd that generated a good atmosphere despite being so low in numbers, had been aiming to do just that and reach what would have been a fifth major international tournament appearance.
However, while they raised themselves for spells during the game - and perhaps looked more likely to grab a winner during extra time - it was generally a disjointed performance from Ian Baraclough's men.
After the joy of Euro 2016 in France, Northern Ireland had given themselves the opportunity to qualify again by beating Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties in the play-off semi-final in October.
A night that ended in despair would have been so different had Lafferty's excellent shot from distance just seconds before the end of 90 minutes gone in rather than striking the outside of the Slovakian post. The hosts went close again in the closing stages of extra time but Jonny Evans' header was saved.
Northern Ireland contribute to Slovakia goals
Northern Ireland started the game in positive fashion and looked lively for the opening 15 minutes, with the triangle of Stuart Dallas, Paddy McNair and Niall McGinn down the right looking threatening.
However, a sloppy mistake by George Saville in the 17th minute led to Slovakia's opening goal as the midfielder misplaced a header back to Evans which allowed Kucka to run through.
He was unopposed but still needed to show a lot of composure and good technique to side-foot a clever low finish past Bailey Peacock-Farrell and inside the post.
Despite a strong start to the second half, it looked like Northern Ireland's bid for qualification was fading until McNair did well down the right on 87 minutes and produced a low cross that was turned into his own net by Skriniar.
After Lafferty was denied by the woodwork, the match was heading towards penalties before a long ball bounced off Evans and into the path of Duris.
The substitute struck his shot well but Peacock-Farrell, a hero in the play-off semi-final win, allowed the ball to squeeze in at his near post when he looked well positioned to keep it out.
NI striker Josh Magennis challenges Slovakia goalkeeper Marek Rodak
Key players unable to lift NI to another big win
Northern Ireland's success in recent years has been built on a core of experienced players who have delivered on a regular basis, particularly in crucial matches.
While the squad has lost a few stalwarts to retirement, captain Steven Davis, Premier League table-topping Leicester City defender Evans and the versatile Dallas of Leeds are still vitally important to the team's prospects.
Evans was an injury doubt before the squad was named and looked like he may have been labouring as the match went on, although he was hugely unfortunate in the incident that saw the ball bounce off him and into the path of Duris for the winning goal.
Davis has been the heartbeat of the team for a long time but, playing in the deep-lying midfield role he has become accustomed to, was unable to impose himself on the match as Slovakia captain Marek Hamsik and Stanislav Lobotka in particular looked assured in possession.
Dallas looked to have taken a heavy blow to his arm in the first half and, while the ever-committed former Crusaders man battled on for the whole match, his attacking threat was limited from full-back.
What next for Baraclough and his players?
There were few surprises in Baraclough's starting team and shape, the only one being Josh Magennis playing on the left of the front three and Conor Washington through the centre, with the latter firing straight at the goalkeeper during Northern Ireland's early second-half rally.
They looked too happy to sit off the Slovakians during the first half and let them dominate possession and, while they had a renewed energy after the break, they were unable to sustain that until the late equaliser and Lafferty's fine strike.
Despite the euphoria of the shootout win in Bosnia, Northern Ireland have now failed to win during 90 minutes of any of Baraclough's first six games in charge, and have fallen behind in each one of them.
Perhaps viewed as more of a safe replacement for Michael O'Neill than an exciting one, his remit from the Irish FA would very much have been to navigate the play-offs and secure another Euros qualification - and the financial rewards for Northern Ireland football that come with it.
The boldness he showed with his substitutions in Sarajevo was impressive, but the former Motherwell and Sligo Rovers boss has a major job on his hands in working out where the squad goes from here.
It is always easy for an 'end of an era' feel to engulf an international side after such a disappointment, and he will no doubt face tough questions, but in the short term has to prepare his squad for Nations League matches away to Austria and at home to Romania.
Victories in either of those will obviously not make up for missing out on the Euros this time, but he needs the momentum of his reign to change - and quickly - before the qualifiers for the World Cup come around.
Player of the match Dallas Stuart Dallas with an average of 7.01 Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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