bbc--2020-12-13--Fulham draw with Liverpool to deny Reds top spot

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Liverpool missed out on the chance to go top of the Premier League and were somewhat fortunate to come away with a draw from a game in which they were second best for large periods to an impressive Fulham .
Bobby Decordova-Reid had given Fulham the lead during a first half that the home side dominated and would have scored more in , but for returning Reds goalkeeper Alisson .
The Brazilian , who had missed the last two games through injury , twice denied Ivan Cavaleiro with fine saves after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defence .
The visitors also survived an early shout for a penalty , that required referee Andre Marriner to come to the touchline VAR monitor to assess Fabinho 's challenge on Cavaleiro , which saw him make contact with both man and ball .
They were further hampered when Joel Matip failed to come out for the second half , joining what is already an extensive injury list that has at times this campaign included most of their first-choice back five .
They stuck at the task , though , and improved after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a superb save from Areola before Salah was given his opportunity to salvage a point with 11 minutes to go .
With fans allowed into Craven Cottage for the first time this season , the home side were cheered from the pitch in recognition of their sterling efforts , and they now have eight points , two clear of the bottom three .
On a weekend that also saw Chelsea , Tottenham and both Manchester clubs drop points , Liverpool will be disappointed that they failed to take advantage , although they remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spurs , behind the Londoners only on goal difference .
• None Live text commentary of Fulham v Liverpool , plus the rest of Sunday 's Premier League action It was always going to be a tough task for Liverpool to match their Herculean efforts from last season , which saw them dominate the competition to win the league at a canter .
They remain a potent side , as evidenced in recent demolitions of both Leicester and Wolves .
But there is also a frailty to the Reds this campaign , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which they have now conceded 12 goals - a tally only surpassed by the struggling West Brom and Sheffield United - and failed to win in five .
Some of this is down to the Reds ' well-publicised injury list , which still includes first-choice centre-back pairing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez , until today also contained Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold , and was added to when Joel Matip failed to emerge for the second half .
On top of that , they also have Thiago , James Milner , Naby Keita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through injury , the latter confirmed to be out for at least six weeks by Klopp before kick-off .
Even so , the XI named by Klopp should still have been a match for a Fulham side that had previously taken just seven points from their first 11 games .
That they did not is down to too many sloppy passes , too much hesitancy in defence and an inability to get the ball to their stellar front three with any accuracy or regularity .
They marginally improved on all counts after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more in keeping with their usual selves without regularly carving their opponents open .
The handball rule came to their aid and Salah does not miss from the spot .
Most of the credit must go to the home side , who beat Leicester a couple of games ago , gave Manchester City more of a game than many in defeat at the Etihad last Saturday and were superior to the champions for much of the 90 minutes a week later .
They understandably dropped deeper as the game wore on and became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Areola a couple of times to keep Klopp 's side at bay .
But on the evidence of a first half full of energy and endeavour , their current league position belies their ability .
Fulham boss Scott Parker to BBC Sport : `` I feel a bit disappointed .
The players do as well .
It shows how far we 've come .
`` There were two different halves .
The first half , we were every bit of what we needed - commitment , energy , desire , passion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool problems .
`` The second half panned out like everyone expected .
Overall I 'm very pleased .
`` We came out of the blocks flying today .
We showed our quality .
We can play .
I thought we did that very well in the first half . ''
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp : `` In the first 30 minutes we were just not good .
We could have lost the game in that period .
After half an hour it was already better .
The second half was good .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] .
`` We are dealing with human beings and things like this happen .
`` Yesterday all the teams that played in the Champions League had a tough one .
It 's crazy .
Maybe this was the weekend we felt it a little bit .
`` It does n't help with the number of games that we have to play the same players .
There was a push definitely - 100 % .
`` We move on .
Tottenham is the next challenge . ''
• None Since Jurgen Klopp 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Liverpool have recovered more points from losing positions ( 85 ) than any other side in the Premier League .
• None Liverpool are without a win in five away league outings ( D4 L1 ) , drawing their last four in a row ; it 's their joint-longest winless run away from home in the Premier League under Klopp ( also five in March 2017 ) .
• None Having only earned four points from their opening nine league games this season ( W1 D1 L7 ) , Fulham have picked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Leicester , Man City and Liverpool ( W1 D1 L1 ) .
• None Fulham are the first newly promoted club to avoid defeat in a Premier League game against Liverpool since Newcastle United in October 2017 ( also a 1-1 draw ) , ending the Reds ' 18-game winning run against such sides in the league .
• None Liverpool have now scored each of their last 18 Premier League penalties , with Mohamed Salah converting 12 of those .
• None Salah scored his fifth away Premier League goal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he managed in the entirety of 2019-20 ( 4 ) .
• None Salah has been directly involved in 20 goals in 20 Premier League appearances against newly promoted clubs for Liverpool , scoring 12 and assisting a further eight .
• None Fulham 's Bobby Decordova-Reid has scored in three consecutive home league appearances for the first time in his professional career .
Seven of his nine Premier League goals have been scored in home games .
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Bobby Decordova-Reid is Fulham's top scorer this season with four goals in 11 games
Liverpool missed out on the chance to go top of the Premier League and were somewhat fortunate to come away with a draw from a game in which they were second best for large periods to an impressive Fulham.
Mohamed Salah earned them their point, firing a low penalty under home goalkeeper Alphonse Areola after Aboubakar Kamara leapt in the wall and blocked a Georginio Wijnaldum free-kick with his arm.
Bobby Decordova-Reid had given Fulham the lead during a first half that the home side dominated and would have scored more in, but for returning Reds goalkeeper Alisson.
The Brazilian, who had missed the last two games through injury, twice denied Ivan Cavaleiro with fine saves after the Cottagers forward had broken through the Liverpool defence.
The visitors also survived an early shout for a penalty, that required referee Andre Marriner to come to the touchline VAR monitor to assess Fabinho's challenge on Cavaleiro, which saw him make contact with both man and ball.
They were further hampered when Joel Matip failed to come out for the second half, joining what is already an extensive injury list that has at times this campaign included most of their first-choice back five.
They stuck at the task, though, and improved after the break, with Jordan Henderson drawing a superb save from Areola before Salah was given his opportunity to salvage a point with 11 minutes to go.
With fans allowed into Craven Cottage for the first time this season, the home side were cheered from the pitch in recognition of their sterling efforts, and they now have eight points, two clear of the bottom three.
On a weekend that also saw Chelsea, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs drop points, Liverpool will be disappointed that they failed to take advantage, although they remain level on points at the top with Spurs, behind the Londoners only on goal difference.
Impressive Fulham rock sloppy Reds
It was always going to be a tough task for Liverpool to match their Herculean efforts from last season, which saw them dominate the competition to win the league at a canter.
They remain a potent side, as evidenced in recent demolitions of both Leicester and Wolves.
Fulham showed 'real quality' against Liverpool - Parker
But there is also a frailty to the Reds this campaign, particularly in games away from home, in which they have now conceded 12 goals - a tally only surpassed by the struggling West Brom and Sheffield United - and failed to win in five.
Some of this is down to the Reds' well-publicised injury list, which still includes first-choice centre-back pairing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, until today also contained Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and was added to when Joel Matip failed to emerge for the second half.
On top of that, they also have Thiago, James Milner, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri and Diogo Jota sidelined through injury, the latter confirmed to be out for at least six weeks by Klopp before kick-off.
Even so, the XI named by Klopp should still have been a match for a Fulham side that had previously taken just seven points from their first 11 games.
That they did not is down to too many sloppy passes, too much hesitancy in defence and an inability to get the ball to their stellar front three with any accuracy or regularity.
'Really bad' first half an hour cost Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp
They marginally improved on all counts after the break and began to find a rhythm more in keeping with their usual selves without regularly carving their opponents open.
The handball rule came to their aid and Salah does not miss from the spot.
Most of the credit must go to the home side, who beat Leicester a couple of games ago, gave Manchester City more of a game than many in defeat at the Etihad last Saturday and were superior to the champions for much of the 90 minutes a week later.
They understandably dropped deeper as the game wore on and became less of an attacking threat and relied on Areola a couple of times to keep Klopp's side at bay.
But on the evidence of a first half full of energy and endeavour, their current league position belies their ability.
'I feel a bit disappointed'
Fulham boss Scott Parker to BBC Sport: "I feel a bit disappointed. The players do as well. It shows how far we've come.
"There were two different halves. The first half, we were every bit of what we needed - commitment, energy, desire, passion. We showed a real quality and caused Liverpool problems.
"The second half panned out like everyone expected. Overall I'm very pleased.
"We came out of the blocks flying today. We showed our quality. We can play. I thought we did that very well in the first half."
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: "In the first 30 minutes we were just not good. We could have lost the game in that period. After half an hour it was already better. The second half was good. We could have had more [goals].
"We are dealing with human beings and things like this happen.
"Yesterday all the teams that played in the Champions League had a tough one. It's crazy. Maybe this was the weekend we felt it a little bit.
"It doesn't help with the number of games that we have to play the same players. There was a push definitely - 100%.
"We move on. Tottenham is the next challenge."
Klopp's Reds the kings of recovering points
Since Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge in October 2015, Liverpool have recovered more points from losing positions (85) than any other side in the Premier League.
Liverpool are without a win in five away league outings (D4 L1), drawing their last four in a row; it's their joint-longest winless run away from home in the Premier League under Klopp (also five in March 2017).
Having only earned four points from their opening nine league games this season (W1 D1 L7), Fulham have picked up four from their last three, against Leicester, Man City and Liverpool (W1 D1 L1).
Fulham are the first newly promoted club to avoid defeat in a Premier League game against Liverpool since Newcastle United in October 2017 (also a 1-1 draw), ending the Reds' 18-game winning run against such sides in the league.
Liverpool have now scored each of their last 18 Premier League penalties, with Mohamed Salah converting 12 of those.
Salah scored his fifth away Premier League goal of the season for Liverpool, more than he managed in the entirety of 2019-20 (4).
Salah has been directly involved in 20 goals in 20 Premier League appearances against newly promoted clubs for Liverpool, scoring 12 and assisting a further eight.
Fulham's Bobby Decordova-Reid has scored in three consecutive home league appearances for the first time in his professional career. Seven of his nine Premier League goals have been scored in home games.
Player of the match Lookman Ademola Lookman with an average of 7.60 Fulham Fulham Fulham
Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Fulham Avg Squad number 19 Player name Lookman Average rating 7.60 Squad number 17 Player name Cavaleiro Average rating 7.53 Squad number 14 Player name De Cordova-Reid Average rating 7.53 Squad number 5 Player name Andersen Average rating 7.49 Squad number 33 Player name Robinson Average rating 7.43 Squad number 16 Player name Tosin Average rating 7.35 Squad number 18 Player name Lemina Average rating 7.31 Squad number 29 Player name Zambo Anguissa Average rating 7.28 Squad number 1 Player name Areola Average rating 7.25 Squad number 34 Player name Aina Average rating 7.19 Squad number 15 Player name Loftus-Cheek Average rating 7.12 Squad number 21 Player name Reed Average rating 6.99 Squad number 23 Player name Bryan Average rating 6.80 Squad number 47 Player name Kamara Average rating 6.29 Liverpool Avg Squad number 1 Player name Alisson Average rating 5.81 Squad number 17 Player name Jones Average rating 5.18 Squad number 14 Player name Henderson Average rating 4.87 Squad number 11 Player name Mohamed Salah Average rating 4.82 Squad number 3 Player name Fabinho Average rating 4.74 Squad number 26 Player name Robertson Average rating 4.69 Squad number 76 Player name N Williams Average rating 4.68 Squad number 5 Player name Wijnaldum Average rating 4.65 Squad number 10 Player name Mané Average rating 4.55 Squad number 18 Player name Minamino Average rating 4.46 Squad number 66 Player name Alexander-Arnold Average rating 4.29 Squad number 9 Player name Roberto Firmino Average rating 4.25 Squad number 32 Player name Matip Average rating 4.08 Squad number 27 Player name Origi Average rating 3.73
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Live Text Line-ups Fulham Formation 3-4-2-1 1 Areola 34 Aina 5 Andersen 16 Tosin 14 De Cordova-Reid 29 Zambo Anguissa 18 Lemina 33 Robinson 15 Loftus-Cheek 19 Lookman 17 Cavaleiro 1 Areola
34 Aina
5 Andersen Booked at 19mins
16 Tosin
14 De Cordova-Reid
29 Zambo Anguissa
18 Lemina Booked at 47mins Substituted for Reed at 80' minutes
33 Robinson
15 Loftus-Cheek Substituted for Kamara at 74' minutes
19 Lookman Booked at 75mins Substituted for Bryan at 88' minutes
17 Cavaleiro Substitutes 7 Kebano
10 Cairney
12 Rodák
13 Ream
21 Reed
23 Bryan
47 Kamara Liverpool Formation 4-3-3 1 Alisson 66 Alexander-Arnold 32 Matip 3 Fabinho 26 Robertson 17 Jones 14 Henderson 5 Wijnaldum 11 Salah 9 Firmino 10 Mané 1 Alisson
66 Alexander-Arnold Substituted for N Williams at 68' minutes
32 Matip Substituted for Minamino at 45' minutes
3 Fabinho
26 Robertson
17 Jones Booked at 31mins
14 Henderson
5 Wijnaldum
11 Salah Substituted for Origi at 84' minutes
9 Firmino
10 Mané Substitutes 15 Oxlade-Chamberlain
18 Minamino
27 Origi
47 Phillips
62 Kelleher
64 Cain
76 N Williams Referee: Andre Marriner Attendance: 2,000 Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Fulham 1, Liverpool 1. Full Time Second Half ends, Fulham 1, Liverpool 1. Post update Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Substitution Substitution, Fulham. Joe Bryan replaces Ademola Lookman. Substitution Substitution, Liverpool. Divock Origi replaces Mohamed Salah. Post update Attempt saved. Curtis Jones (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Roberto Firmino. Post update Offside, Liverpool. Neco Williams tries a through ball, but Roberto Firmino is caught offside. Substitution Substitution, Fulham. Harrison Reed replaces Mario Lemina. Post update Goal! Fulham 1, Liverpool 1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal. Post update Attempt blocked. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Post update Penalty conceded by Aboubakar Kamara (Fulham) with a hand ball in the penalty area. Post update Curtis Jones (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Post update Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham). Booking Ademola Lookman (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Neco Williams (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing. Post update Foul by Ademola Lookman (Fulham). Substitution Substitution, Fulham. Aboubakar Kamara replaces Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Post update Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jordan Henderson. Post update Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Antonee Robinson. Post update Attempt blocked. Neco Williams (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Page 1 of 5 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-12-13--What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?

Last updated on .From the section Arsenal Kieran Tierney said Arsenal `` deserved '' to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley , so just how bad is the situation for the Gunners right now ?
A number of the 2,000 fans inside the Emirates Stadium made their displeasure clear after the game .
`` We are not showing the manager what we can do and how much we believe in him , '' said Scotland international Tierney .
`` Every game there are signs we are doing a bit better but it is still not good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only thing [ that can fix this ] , nothing else for it .
There are no excuses .
There is nothing I can say that will make people believe a positive thing is going to come out of this . ''
Tierney is n't wrong .
If you are an Arsenal supporter , the statistics make for grim reading : • None Defeat means Arsenal have now lost four straight league games at home for the first time in 61 years .
• None The Gunners have gone 12 hours and 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open play .
• None With four wins and a draw after 12 games , this is their worst start to a top-flight season since 1974-75 , when they had won two and drawn three .
• None Their tally of 10 goals after 12 Premier League games is their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season since 1981-82 , when they had eight .
• None Arsenal have received six Premier League red cards since Mikel Arteta took charge last December , double that of any other side in the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost them dearly against Burnley .
Sunday 's red card was shown to Granit Xhaka for grabbing the throat of Clarets midfielder Ashley Westwood just short of the hour mark , with the visitors grabbing the winner 15 minutes later .
It was the second time this season an Arsenal player has been sent off for violent conduct following £72m club-record signing Nicolas Pepe 's red card for a headbutt in the draw against Leeds last month .
The hosts were lucky not to receive a second red of the game when Mohamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tarkowski 's face at a corner , for which the Egyptian was given a yellow .
Asked if Xhaka 's dismissal was unacceptable , Arteta told BBC Sport : `` Yes .
In my opinion it is too much willingness to do well , to compete to do everything .
`` We took it to the wrong side of it , when you step over the line you will get punished . ''
It does not get any easier for Arsenal , who host in-form Southampton at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday .
Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , the Spaniard replied : `` In a worse position .
`` When you have this type of performance you have to win matches , you have to win as simple as that .
It puts us in a difficult position and we have to try again on Wednesday .
`` I am clear in my mind what needs to improve .
I do n't know how to put the ball into the net . ''
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live : `` If I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikel Arteta interview , I 'm getting concerned about the manager .
`` He said he was delighted with the attitude , he had one player quite rightly sent off and Mohamed Elneny should have gone as well .
`` He said they played well , he said they were too willing .
I may be wrong but I did n't see that .
I think he has got that wrong . ''
Former Arsenal defender Alex Scott added on MOTD2 : `` First of all the tackle from Granit Xhaka , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that area of the pitch .
Then the reaction - you 're letting your team mates down , the fans down .
It totally changed the game .
With VAR you can not do this .
`` It 's that red mist , it 's about having that control and knowing you ca n't do that and , the position we 're in , my team need me .
`` When you look at today 's game , who 's the star for Arsenal ?
It 's the young left-back Kieran Tierney .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amount of times I saw him pass the ball and not even move . ''
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Arsenal have made their worst start to a top-flight season since 1974-75
Kieran Tierney said Arsenal "deserved" to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley, so just how bad is the situation for the Gunners right now?
The 1-0 loss, courtesy of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's own goal, leaves the north London side 15th in the table and on a run of seven defeats in their past 10 league games.
A number of the 2,000 fans inside Emirates Stadium made their displeasure clear after the game.
"We are not showing the manager what we can do and how much we believe in him," said Scotland international Tierney.
"Every game there are signs we are doing a bit better but it is still not good enough.
"Hard work is the only thing [that can fix this], nothing else for it. There are no excuses. There is nothing I can say that will make people believe a positive thing is going to come out of this."
The numbers behind Arsenal's poor start
If you are an Arsenal supporter, the statistics so far this season make for grim reading:
Defeat means Arsenal have now lost four straight league games at home for the first time in 61 years.
The Gunners have gone 12 hours and 32 top-flight minutes without finding the net from open play.
With four wins and a draw after 12 games, this is their worst start to a top-flight season since 1974-75, when they had won two and drawn three.
Their tally of 10 goals after 12 Premier League games is their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season since 1981-82, when they had eight.
Arsenal have received six Premier League red cards since Mikel Arteta took charge last December, double that of any other side in the same timeframe.
Xhaka dismissal unacceptable, says Arteta
The Gunners' latest act of ill-discipline cost them dearly against Burnley.
Sunday's red card was shown to Granit Xhaka for grabbing the throat of Clarets midfielder Ashley Westwood just short of the hour mark, with the visitors scoring the winner 15 minutes later.
Match of the Day 2 pundits Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas say Arsenal are lacking leaders
It was the second time this season an Arsenal player has been sent off for violent conduct following £72m club-record signing Nicolas Pepe's red card for a headbutt in the draw against Leeds last month.
The hosts were lucky not to receive a second red of the game when Mohamed Elneny raised his arm up to James Tarkowski's face at a corner, for which the Egyptian was given a yellow.
Asked if Xhaka's dismissal was unacceptable, Arteta told BBC Sport: "Yes. In my opinion it is too much willingness to do well, to compete to do everything.
Xhaka cannot make those mistakes - Arteta
"We took it to the wrong side of it, when you step over the line you will get punished."
It does not get any easier for Arsenal, who host in-form Southampton at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Asked where the performance against Burnley leaves his side, the Spaniard replied: "In a worse position.
"When you have this type of performance you have to win matches, you have to win as simple as that. It puts us in a difficult position and we have to try again on Wednesday.
"I am clear in my mind what needs to improve. I don't know how to put the ball into the net."
A concerning assessment from Arteta?
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live: "If I'm an Arsenal fan listening to that Mikel Arteta interview, I'm getting concerned about the manager.
"He said he was delighted with the attitude but he had one player quite rightly sent off and Mohamed Elneny should have gone as well.
"He said they played well, he said they were too willing. I may be wrong but I didn't see that. I think he has got that wrong."
Former Arsenal defender Alex Scott added on MOTD2: "First of all the tackle from Granit Xhaka, you don't need to do that in that area of the pitch. Then the reaction - you're letting your team mates down, the fans down. It totally changed the game. With VAR you cannot do this.
"It's that red mist, it's about having that control and knowing you can't do that and, the position we're in, my team need me.
"When you look at today's game, who's the star for Arsenal? It's the young left-back Kieran Tierney. I'm so disappointed in Willian, the amount of times I saw him pass the ball and not even move."


bbc--2020-12-13--Paris St-Germain 0-1 Lyon: Neymar to have tests on injury

Last updated on .From the section European Football Paris St-Germain forward Neymar was carried off on a stretcher with what @ @ @ @ @ ankle injury during his side 's defeat by Lyon .
It followed a poor challenge @ @ @ @ @ was sent off .
Tino Kadewere scored the only goal of the game as PSG @ @ @ @ @ table , one point behind leaders Lille and second-placed Lyon .
PSG boss Thomas Tuchel @ @ @ @ @ to establish how serious the injury was .
`` He 's with the physio and @ @ @ @ @ to wait for the tests tomorrow ( Monday ) , '' he told French broadcaster @ @ @ @ @ , joined PSG for a world record fee of 222m euros ( £200m ) from @ @ @ @ @ He has helped the club win three successive Ligue 1 titles as well as reach @ @ @ @ @ final .
PSG are seeded when the draw for the last 16 of the Champions @ @ @ @ @ .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Neymar is carried off on a stretcher after suffering an injury during Paris St-Germain's home defeat by Lyon
Paris St-Germain forward Neymar was carried off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury during his side's defeat by Lyon.
The Brazilian was pictured screaming in agony and clutching his ankle after suffering the injury in stoppage time.
It followed a poor challenge from Thiago Mendes, who was sent off.
Tino Kadewere scored the only goal of the game as PSG dropped to third in the table, one point behind leaders Lille and second-placed Lyon.
PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said Neymar would have tests to establish how serious the injury was.
"He's with the physio and the doctors and we have to wait for the tests tomorrow (Monday)," he told French broadcaster Telefoot.
Neymar, 28, joined PSG for a world record fee of 222m euros (£200m) from Barcelona in August 2017.
He has helped the club win three successive Ligue 1 titles as well as reach last season's Champions League final.
PSG are seeded when the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League takes place on Monday.


bbc--2020-12-13--Barcelona 1-0 Levante: Lionel Messi hits winner at the Nou Camp

Last updated on .From the section European Football Lionel Messi scored the only goal as Barcelona returned to winning ways with victory over struggling Levante .
But there was little Fernandez could do when Messi struck from an angle after Frenkie de Jong 's assist .
Levante 's best chance fell to Jorge de Frutos , while Marc-Andre ter Stegen denied substitute Son right at the end .
Barca 's fifth league win lifts them two places up the La Liga table to eighth before Wednesday 's home match with leaders Real Sociedad ( 20:00 GMT ) .
Messi 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team-mates after a bad week for Ronald Koeman 's side .
They followed up a surprise defeat at Cadiz last weekend with a 3-0 home setback to Juventus in the Champions League .
That defeat to Juve means Barcelona will be unseeded when the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League is made on Monday .
On Sunday , Levante were on course for a point after Fernandez made a string of fine stops .
He did well to push Griezmann 's header away before Lenglet blazed a great chance over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eighth time this season , to leave Levante 18th in the table , two points from safety .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Barcelona, who have two games in hand, are nine points behind leaders Real Sociedad
Lionel Messi scored the only goal as Barcelona returned to winning ways with victory over struggling Levante.
Martin Braithwaite, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba and Antoine Griezmann all had chances but found keeper Aitor Fernandez in inspired form.
But there was little Fernandez could do when Messi struck from an angle after Frenkie de Jong's assist.
Levante's best chance fell to Jorge de Frutos, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen denied substitute Son right at the end.
Barca's fifth league win lifts them two places up the La Liga table to eighth before Wednesday's home match with leaders Real Sociedad (20:00 GMT).
Messi's finish was greeted with relief by his team-mates after a bad week for Ronald Koeman's side.
They followed up a surprise defeat at Cadiz last weekend with a 3-0 home setback to Juventus in the Champions League.
That defeat to Juve means Barcelona will be unseeded when the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League is made on Monday.
On Sunday, Levante were on course for a point after Fernandez made a string of fine stops.
He did well to push Griezmann's header away before Lenglet blazed a great chance over the bar.
Messi struck for the eighth time this season, to leave Levante 18th in the table, two points from safety.
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Live Text Line-ups Barcelona Formation 4-2-3-1 1 ter Stegen 2 Dest 4 Araujo 15 Lenglet 18 Alba 5 Busquets 21 F de Jong 7 Griezmann 14 Coutinho 9 Braithwaite 10 Messi 1 ter Stegen
2 Dest
4 Araujo
15 Lenglet
18 Alba
5 Busquets Substituted for Pedri at 58' minutes
21 F de Jong Booked at 49mins
7 Griezmann Substituted for Umtiti at 89' minutes
14 Coutinho Substituted for Machado Trincão at 70' minutes
9 Braithwaite Booked at 87mins
10 Messi Substitutes 6 Aleñá
8 Pjanic
12 Puig
13 Neto
16 Pedri
17 Machado Trincão
19 Fernandes Siqueira
23 Umtiti
24 Firpo
26 Peña
28 Mingueza
29 De la Fuente Levante Formation 4-4-2 13 Fernández 23 Andújar Moreno 15 Postigo 14 Nunes Vezo 19 Clerc 18 de Frutos 17 Vukcevic 12 Malsa 22 Melero 21 Gómez Alcón 9 Martí 13 Fernández
23 Andújar Moreno Substituted for Miramón at 68' minutes
15 Postigo
14 Nunes Vezo
19 Clerc
18 de Frutos Substituted for Hidalgo at 82' minutes
17 Vukcevic Booked at 42mins Substituted for Radoja at 68' minutes
12 Malsa
22 Melero Substituted for León at 82' minutes
21 Gómez Alcón
9 Martí Substituted for Morales at 68' minutes Substitutes 1 Ruiz Ojeda
2 Hidalgo
3 García Aranda
4 Suárez Pier
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34 Cárdenas Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Barcelona 1, Levante 0. Full Time Second Half ends, Barcelona 1, Levante 0. Post update Attempt saved. Son (Levante) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Post update Corner, Levante. Conceded by Samuel Umtiti. Post update Corner, Levante. Conceded by Samuel Umtiti. Post update Attempt blocked. José Luis Morales (Levante) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Son. Post update Offside, Barcelona. Sergiño Dest tries a through ball, but Trincão is caught offside. Substitution Substitution, Barcelona. Samuel Umtiti replaces Antoine Griezmann. Booking Martin Braithwaite (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Foul by Martin Braithwaite (Barcelona). Post update Jorge Miramón (Levante) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Clément Lenglet (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Dani Gómez (Levante). Post update Antoine Griezmann (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Son (Levante). Substitution Substitution, Levante. Son replaces Jorge de Frutos. Substitution Substitution, Levante. Sergio León replaces Gonzalo Melero. Post update Hand ball by Martin Braithwaite (Barcelona). Post update Attempt saved. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Martin Braithwaite. Post update Jordi Alba (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Page 1 of 6 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-12-14--UK and EU to begin new push to reach agreement

`` They have either to play by our rules , because this is a matter of fairness for our companies @ @ @ @ @ is there is a price on it , and the price is border and tariffs @ @

The EU Commission president added: "They have either to play by our rules, because this is a matter of fairness for our companies... or the other choice is there is a price on it, and the price is border and tariffs."


bbc--2020-12-14--London likely to move to strictest Covid measures

Hugh Pym added : `` It 's a fast-moving situation .
I understand that health officials have presented data to @ @ @ @ @ showing a sharp rise in virus cases just in the last few days or so @ @ @ @ @ further action they could start rising very , very rapidly indeed . ''

Council leaders in London are understood to be alarmed at the projected rise in cases and some are pushing for a "tier three plus" regime with tougher restrictions than tier three on its own.


bbc--2020-12-14--Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline

`` We 're aware of a problem with Gmail affecting a majority of users .
The affected users are unable @ @ @ @ @ a statement said , with the word `` Gmail '' replaced by other services .

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bbc--2020-12-14--US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

One of the least understood parts of the US democratic process is happening on Monday - the electoral college is @ @ @ @ @ president .
Joe Biden won the popular vote in November and - more importantly - @ @ @ @ @ votes..
But who are the electors ?
The BBC 's Jane O'Brien visits the state @ @ @ @ @ of them - and to find out how much people there know about the institution @ @ @ @ @ you can be US president without winning most votes

One of the least understood parts of the US democratic process is happening on Monday - the electoral college is formally voting for the next president.
Joe Biden won the popular vote in November and - more importantly - 306 of the 538 electoral votes..
But who are the electors? The BBC's Jane O'Brien visits the state of Maine to meet two of them - and to find out how much people there know about the institution.
Filming by Ian Druce, editing by Joaquim Salles
Read more: How you can be US president without winning most votes


bbc--2020-12-14--Covid-19: Trump rejects plan for early vaccines at White House

The first three million doses are being distributed to dozens of locations in all 50 states across the US .
@ @ @ @ @ doses left a facility in Michigan on Sunday , with health workers and the elderly @ @ @ @ @ first shots .

The first three million doses are being distributed to dozens of locations in all 50 states across the US. The first shipment of those doses left a facility in Michigan on Sunday, with health workers and the elderly in line to receive the first shots.


bbc--2020-12-14--Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies

The Geminid meteor shower happens every year in December when the Earth passes through the debris of an asteroid .
@ @ @ @ @ in southwest China means that some of the best views of the shower can be @ @ @ @

The Geminid meteor shower happens every year in December when the Earth passes through the debris of an asteroid.
The positioning of Lijiang city in southwest China means that some of the best views of the shower can be seen from there.


bbc--2020-12-14--Ex-Liverpool and France manager Houllier, 73, dies

Last updated on .From the section Football Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73 .
Prior to Liverpool , Houllier managed Lens , Paris St-Germain and the French national team , and after leaving the Reds won two Ligue 1 titles at Lyon .
His last managerial job was at Aston Villa , but he left in 2011 after nine months , following heart problems .
In a statement , Liverpool said they were `` deeply saddened '' by Houllier 's death .
`` We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager , Gerard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard 's family and many friends . ''
Aston Villa said : `` All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard Houllier , our manager during the 2010-11 season .
`` Our thoughts are with Gerard 's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time . ''
Houllier made his managerial name with Lens and PSG in the 1980s before taking over the French national side in 1992 .
However , after Les Bleus failed to qualify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Houllier blaming a mistake from winger David Ginola for their exit - he resigned from the role .
In 1998 , he moved to England and took charge of Liverpool as joint manager alongside Roy Evans .
Evans resigned three months later and Houllier took sole charge , rebuilding the Reds and leading them to the unprecedented treble in the 2000-01 season .
In October 2001 , he had open heart surgery after suffering from chest pains during a home match against Leeds , but returned to the dugout at Anfield and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving in May 2004 .
After leaving Liverpool , he led Lyon to two French titles before joining the French Football Federation in 2007 , but he was enticed back into management by Villa in September 2010 , signing a three-year deal .
But the following April Houllier was admitted to hospital with chest pains and Gary McAllister stepped in to help steer Villa away from relegation trouble .
He stepped down from the role at the end of the 2010-11 season with concerns that a return to the dugout could cause further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head of football role at Red Bull , and in November became technical director of women 's football clubs Lyon and OL Reign .
Many of Liverpool 's treble-winning squad from 2000-01 were quick to pay tribute to their former boss .
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp wrote on Instagram : `` Incredibly sad news to hear of the passing of Gerard Houllier .
A man that did an amazing job for Liverpool football club and for football as a whole .
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me the Liverpool captaincy , the greatest honour of my career . ''
Dietmar Hamann said : `` Devastated to hear the news that our former manager Gerard Houllier passed away .
Great manager and an even better man .
You 'll never walk alone Gerard . ''
Phil Thompson , Houllier 's assistant manager at Liverpool , said he was `` absolutely devastated and heartbroken '' .
The rest of the football world also paid tribute to Houllier , with many Premier League teams tweeting their condolences , including Tottenham , West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Merseyside rivals Everton .
Current and former Liverpool players also paid tribute , with Djibril Cisse , tweeting : `` Today I am very sad .
Thanks to you , I was able to play in this wonderful @ LFC .
Many thanks for everything you have done for me . ''
Neil Mellor said : `` Thank you for believing in me & giving me my professional debut . ''
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live , former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland , who was signed by Houllier in 2001 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool fan , my first game was when I was seven in 1988 and then he made my dreams come true by signing me .
`` He was a special man , it was n't just about football , it was about a human being too .
His door was always open .
he had this warm feeling about him which , when you were talking to him , made you feel a million dollars .
He will be really sadly missed .
`` He changed the dynamics at Liverpool , he changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went forward .
`` His team talks were so special , especially when you needed to get a result in Champions League nights and huge Premier League games .
He had you on the edge of your seat listening to every word .
`` He was so calm .
Some managers rant and rave but he always used to take a couple of minutes , he always used to compose himself before he came into the changing room .
As soon as he came in , the dressing room went quiet and everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had a calmness about him , if you were losing he would say he backed you and told you to trust each other .
You had to be there to appreciate how special his team talks were and nine of 10 times they worked . ''
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live , Houllier 's former co-manager Roy Evans said : `` The passing of Gerard Houllier is a real sad day for all Liverpool fans .
On the difficulty of trying to work as joint managers he added : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have got two people trying to do one job .
Football is all about opinions and different things and that is why I walked away at the time .
`` But I never held that against Gerard , he came to do a job and he did a good one .
`` The last time I saw him was about 12 months ago in Ireland and we had a good chat .
It is another Liverpool legend who has passed away . ''
England women manager Phil Neville said Houllier was an `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became a coach [ he ] was a great support who came to see me before every game at the 2019 Women 's World Cup to wish me all the best and to talk about the game he loved , '' Neville said on Instagram .
Former England full-back Ashley Young , now at Inter Milan , played under Houllier at Aston Villa .

Last updated on .From the section Football
Gerard Houllier celebrates Liverpool's cup treble in 2001 on an open-top bus parade with Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73.
The Frenchman managed the Reds from 1998-2004 and led them to five major trophies, including the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup treble in 2000-01.
Prior to Liverpool, Houllier managed Lens, Paris St-Germain and the French national team, and after leaving the Reds won two Ligue 1 titles at Lyon.
His last managerial job was at Aston Villa, but he left in 2011 after nine months, following heart problems.
Gerard Houllier reflects on Liverpool's iconic win in Istanbul
In a statement, Liverpool said they were "deeply saddened" by Houllier's death.
"We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier," the club said.
"The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard's family and many friends."
Aston Villa said: "All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard Houllier, our manager during the 2010-11 season.
"Our thoughts are with Gerard's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."
Houllier made his managerial name with Lens and PSG in the 1980s before taking over the French national side in 1992.
However, after Les Bleus failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals - with Houllier blaming a mistake from winger David Ginola for their exit - he resigned from the role.
In 1998, he moved to England and took charge of Liverpool as joint manager alongside Roy Evans.
Evans resigned three months later and Houllier took sole charge, rebuilding the Reds and leading them to the unprecedented treble in the 2000-01 season.
2001: Owen scores two late goals for Liverpool to win FA Cup
In October 2001, he had open heart surgery after suffering from chest pains during a home match against Leeds, but returned to the dugout at Anfield and remained there for another three years before leaving in May 2004.
After leaving Liverpool, he led Lyon to two French titles before joining the French Football Federation in 2007, but he was enticed back into management by Villa in September 2010, signing a three-year deal.
But the following April Houllier was admitted to hospital with chest pains and Gary McAllister stepped in to help steer Villa away from relegation trouble.
He stepped down from the role at the end of the 2010-11 season with concerns that a return to the dugout could cause further health issues.
He has since held the head of football role at Red Bull, and in November became technical director of women's football clubs Lyon and OL Reign.
Houllier's record at Liverpool (games as sole manager only) Matches 307 Wins 160 Draws 73 Losses 74 Goals scored 516 Goals conceded 298
Treble winners pay tribute
Many of Liverpool's treble-winning squad from 2000-01 were quick to pay tribute to their former boss.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp wrote on Instagram external-link : "Incredibly sad news to hear of the passing of Gerard Houllier. A man that did an amazing job for Liverpool football club and for football as a whole. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will never forget the day he gave me the Liverpool captaincy, the greatest honour of my career."
Dietmar Hamann said: "Devastated to hear the news that our former manager Gerard Houllier passed away. Great manager and an even better man. You'll never walk alone Gerard."
Murphy tribute to 'father figure' Houllier
Phil Thompson, Houllier's assistant manager at Liverpool, said he was "absolutely devastated and heartbroken".
Football world pays tribute
The rest of the football world also paid tribute to Houllier, with many Premier League teams tweeting their condolences, including Tottenham, West Ham, Manchester United and Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton.
Current and former Liverpool players also paid tribute, with Djibril Cisse, tweeting: "Today I am very sad. Thanks to you, I was able to play in this wonderful @LFC. Many thanks for everything you have done for me."
Neil Mellor said: "Thank you for believing in me & giving me my professional debut."
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, who was signed by Houllier in 2001, said: "I've always been a Liverpool fan, my first game was when I was seven in 1988 and then he made my dreams come true by signing me.
"He was a special man, it wasn't just about football, it was about a human being too. His door was always open. he had this warm feeling about him which, when you were talking to him, made you feel a million dollars. He will be really sadly missed.
"He changed the dynamics at Liverpool, he changed it all, and the way they went forward.
"His team talks were so special, especially when you needed to get a result in Champions League nights and huge Premier League games. He had you on the edge of your seat listening to every word.
"He was so calm. Some managers rant and rave but he always used to take a couple of minutes, he always used to compose himself before he came into the changing room. As soon as he came in, the dressing room went quiet and everyone was hanging onto his words.
"He had a calmness about him, if you were losing he would say he backed you and told you to trust each other. You had to be there to appreciate how special his team talks were and nine of 10 times they worked."
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tweeted: "Very sad news about Gerard Houllier. He was a gentleman and a great footballing person; I enjoyed his company many times. His legacy at LFC will forever be appreciated, respected and never forgotten."
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Houllier's former co-manager Roy Evans said: "The passing of Gerard Houllier is a real sad day for all Liverpool fans.
On the difficulty of trying to work as joint managers he added: "It was more or less impossible, you have got two people trying to do one job. Football is all about opinions and different things and that is why I walked away at the time.
"But I never held that against Gerard, he came to do a job and he did a good one.
"The last time I saw him was about 12 months ago in Ireland and we had a good chat. It is another Liverpool legend who has passed away."
Houllier's first game in charge of the Reds came alongside Evans in a 2-1 win at Southampton, although the partnership only lasted a further 17 games before Evans resigned
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: "The news has come as a total shock this morning. Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73.
"Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. We remained great friends after he left and he was always a great ally to have.
"He had fantastic football knowledge which he gained during his extensive and varied career. When we saw each other at Uefa meetings or other events, we would often enjoy a chat, he was always great company and I will miss him dearly. He was a true gentleman.
"It is a sad day for the football world and my thoughts are with his family at this desperately sad time."
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of PSG - who won their first French title in 1986 under Houllier - said the club felt "profound sadness".
Former England full-back Ashley Young, now at Inter Milan, played under Houllier at Aston Villa.


bbc--2020-12-14--US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber-attack

SolarWinds said its 300,000 global customers included all five branches of the US military , the Pentagon , the State @ @ @ @ @ the President of the United States - and all users of its Orion platform should @ @ @ @ @ `` security vulnerability '' .

The UK has begun that process but it could take days or weeks to find answers since the scale, sources say, is huge. The impact is potentially significant but no one can be sure yet.


bbc--2020-12-14--Australia storms: Byron Bay's Main Beach 'all but disappeared'

`` We 're seeing the largest coastal erosion we 've seen in many years , particularly around the Byron Bay @ @ @ @ @ changing the entire landscape of the beaches , '' Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve @ @ @ @


bbc--2020-12-14--Oil tanker BW Rhine hit by explosion at Saudi port of Jeddah

`` It is possible that some oil has escaped from the vessel , but this has not been confirmed and @ @ @ @ @ levels on board are at the same level as before the incident , '' it @ @

"It is possible that some oil has escaped from the vessel, but this has not been confirmed and instrumentation currently indicates that oil levels on board are at the same level as before the incident," the statement added.


bbc--2020-12-14--Cleveland Indians baseball team to change name: US media

Protests over the Cleveland Indians ' name have , however , taken place for decades .
Opponents have held demonstrations @ @ @ @ @ the baseball season every year since 1973 , and protests grew in size in the @ @ @ @ @ the World Series in 1995 the team played the Atlanta Braves , another side critics @ @ @ @ @ .

Protests over the Cleveland Indians' name have, however, taken place for decades. Opponents have held demonstrations on the opening day of the baseball season every year since 1973, and protests grew in size in the 1990s - particularly when in the World Series in 1995 the team played the Atlanta Braves, another side critics say have an offensive name.


bbc--2020-12-14--Kameel Ahmady: British FGM academic 'jailed in Iran'

The news agency , which is linked to Iran 's hardliners , said he was also accused of seeking `` @ @ @ @ @ women and children , and that he had allegedly been in contact with foreign media @ @ @ @ @ European countries with the aim of `` promoting homosexuality '' in Iran .

"The legal focus of the accusation goes back to my research on the most harmful traditions about children in disadvantaged minority areas of Iran, but the main intention of my accusers has been to link my research to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and to stop my activities with the target community of my research," he added.


bbc--2020-12-14--Sudan's listing as sponsor of terrorism ended by US

But the country was put on the US list after the first attack on the World Trade Center in New @ @ @ @ @ Sudan hosted a number of Islamist militant groups as well as al-Qaeda leader Osama bin @ @

But the significance of getting off the list should not be downplayed. Sudan is no longer a pariah for the US and many others, and it should make a major difference to the economy in the years to come.


bbc--2020-12-14--John le Carré: Tributes paid to 'a writer of immense quality'

`` It was 1988 and he had no idea who I was , '' he recalled .
`` I went @ @ @ @ @ I was collecting everyone 's signatures as a memento .
Really , though , his @ @ @ @ @ wanted . ''

I discovered his novels relatively late in life. My first was Tinker, Tailor, which I found so enthralling that at one point I was buying a new le Carré every week. I loved his style of storytelling - his ability to create vivid and believable characters in situations that may have been far from our own more mundane experiences, but which still felt utterly relatable.


bbc--2020-12-14--US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

Voters in the US have already made their choice , but it 's members of the electoral college who meet @ @ @ @ @ president .

Voters in the US have already made their choice, but it's members of the electoral college who meet today to pick the next president.
Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin
Produced by Jake Horton and Sarah Glatte
Narrated by Marianna Brady


bbc--2020-12-14--Justin Bieber teams up with NHS choir for Christmas number one race

Holy is not the only song vying for this year 's UK Christmas number one , which will be unveiled @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Day .
Here are some of the other contenders :

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bbc--2020-12-14--Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

`` We 're not asking to live rent-free .
What we 're asking for is social housing where I can @ @ @ @ @ , '' she says .
`` To not have this constant worry , knowing that @ @ @ @ @ come back and they will try to evict us again . ''

"We're not asking to live rent-free. What we're asking for is social housing where I can live peacefully with my children," she says. "To not have this constant worry, knowing that at some point they will come back and they will try to evict us again."


bbc--2020-12-14--Kashmir polls: Fear and mistrust stalk elections in the valley

`` If the police or the army picks up anyone here , there is nobody we can go to ask @ @ @ @ @ I can at least go to the person I voted for to ask for help @ @ @ @ @ voted today , '' said a 48-year-old voter who did n't want to be named @

The rift only widened in August 2019 when the Bharatiya Janata Party-led federal government unilaterally abrogated Article 370, a constitutional provision that guaranteed Kashmir some autonomy. The move - accompanied by a severe communications and internet blockade, and the detention of MPs, activists, journalists and community leaders - was met with protests and global criticism. It was also seen as part of the BJP's right-wing agenda - the party's divisive rhetoric and politics have long been accused of targeting the country's Muslims.


bbc--2020-12-14--Chelsea play Atletico while Liverpool & Man City face German clubs in Champions League

Last updated on .From the section European Football Liverpool will face last season 's semi-finalists RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League , while Chelsea come up against Atletico Madrid .
Holders Bayern Munich face Italian side Lazio , who are in the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years .
Barcelona face Paris St-Germain in arguably the tie of the round , a repeat of their 2017 classic .
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On that occasion the French side won 4-0 in the first leg but Barcelona completed a stunning 6-1 home win to advance .
PSG forward Neymar , injured against Lyon on Sunday , scored twice for Barcelona in the last two minutes of that dramatic comeback - for Barcelona .
The Brazilian recently said he wants Barca great Lionel Messi to join him in Paris next season .
All three Premier League teams will be away for the first leg before having home advantage for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be spread across two midweeks , taking place on 16 , 17 , 23 and 24 February , with the second legs on 9 , 10 , 16 and 17 March .
Bayern - who beat PSG in last season 's final - are favourites with the bookmakers to retain their title .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Barcelona beat Paris St-Germain 6-1 to overcome a 4-0 first-leg defeat in 2017.
Liverpool will face last season's semi-finalists RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Chelsea come up against Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City will face Borussia Monchengladbach, who are in the last 16 for the first time since 1978.
Holders Bayern Munich face Italian side Lazio, who are in the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years.
Barcelona face Paris St-Germain in arguably the tie of the round, a repeat of their 2017 classic.
On that occasion the French side won 4-0 in the first leg but Barcelona completed a stunning 6-1 home win to advance.
PSG forward Neymar, injured against Lyon on Sunday, scored twice for Barcelona in the last two minutes of that dramatic comeback. The Brazilian recently said he wants Barca great Lionel Messi to join him in Paris next season.
All three Premier League teams will be away for the first leg before having home advantage for the return matches.
The first legs will be spread across two midweeks, taking place on 16, 17, 23 and 24 February, with the second legs on 9, 10, 16 and 17 March.
Bayern - who beat PSG in last season's final - are favourites with the bookmakers to retain their title.
Formidable ask for Chelsea - analysis
Phil McNulty, chief football writer
Chelsea face arguably the toughest test of England's Champions League contenders.
Atletico Madrid, who beat Chelsea in the 2014 semi-final, have been in fine form in La Liga and saw off holders Liverpool at the same stage last season. They have also been strengthened by the signing of veteran striker Luis Suarez, who has been revitalised since arriving from Barcelona.
Lampard will be optimistic but knows Atletico present a formidable challenge.
Liverpool face RB Leipzig, who qualified for the knockout phase by beating Manchester United, and while manager Jurgen Klopp will know the dangers, he will also be encouraged by the manner in which they collapsed to a 5-0 group stage defeat at Old Trafford.
It will be an intriguing match-up between Klopp and 33-year-old fellow countryman Julian Nagelsmann, regarded as Europe's finest young coach.
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will also be in opposition to another well-regarded coach in Borussia Monchengladbach's Marco Rose.
He took them through a tough group, which included Real Madrid and Inter Milan, and is being heavily linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund next season following the sacking of Lucien Favre.
Rose is an advocate of front-foot attacking football and while City will be favourites, the Bundesliga side cannot be taken lightly.
Champions League last-16 draw
Borussia Monchengladbach v Manchester City
Lazio v Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
RB Leipzig v Liverpool
Porto v Juventus
Barcelona v Paris St-Germain
Sevilla v Borussia Dortmund
Atalanta v Real Madrid


bbc--2020-12-14--Ireland and Scotland in same 2023 World Cup pool as South Africa

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Ireland and Scotland will face each other in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France .
It is the second successive World Cup in which Ireland and Scotland have been drawn together , with only Ireland making it out of the pool last time .
Reigning champions South Africa also join the two sides in Pool B. Wales also played Australia and Fiji in the 2019 pool stages , finishing top of the group before bowing out against the Springboks in the semi-finals .
In Pool A , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Six Nations rivals Italy .
Only 12 teams have qualified for the tournament so far , with eight qualifiers to be finalised by November 2022 .
The sides are divided into four pools of five , with the top two from each pool going through to the quarter-finals .
Last year 's tournament in Japan was only the second time Scotland had failed to make it out of the pool stages , having also done so in 2011 .
In 2019 Gregor Townsend 's men lost to Ireland and Japan , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
In December, Ireland beat Scotland to finish third in the Autumn Nations Cup
Ireland and Scotland will face each other in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
England - finalists in 2019 - will play Japan and Argentina, while 2019 semi-finalists Wales will face Australia and Fiji.
It is the second successive World Cup in which Ireland and Scotland have been drawn together, with only Ireland making it out of the pool last time.
Reigning champions South Africa also join the two sides in Pool B.
Wales also played Australia and Fiji in the 2019 pool stages, finishing top of the group before bowing out against the Springboks in the semi-finals.
In Pool A, hosts France face three-time winners New Zealand and Six Nations rivals Italy.
Only 12 teams have qualified for the tournament so far, with eight qualifiers to be finalised by November 2022.
The sides are divided into four pools of five, with the top two from each pool going through to the quarter-finals.
Last year's tournament in Japan was only the second time Scotland had failed to make it out of the pool stages, having also done so in 2011.
In 2019 Gregor Townsend's men lost to Ireland and Japan, both of whom advanced to the last eight.
The tournament will be played from 8 September to 21 October 2023 across 10 French cities, with the largest venue Paris' Stade de France and the smallest the Stade de Nice.
The full tournament fixture list, with date, location and times of all games, will be announced at the end of February 2021.
'We want to be at our best in 2023' - what they said
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said: "There's nothing better than a Rugby World Cup draw to get the juices flowing. I'm super excited.
"The way that tier-two and tier-three nations are developing, if as a tier-one nation you are not preparing properly, you are going to come unstuck."
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said: "It will be a wonderful tournament. I believe it's the toughest pool on current world rankings. It is going to be very competitive.
"Every four years the World Cup gets bigger and bigger for our sport. There is the long-term focus of developing a squad that can play its best rugby in 2023."
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said: "It's a similar pool but in another country. We're certainly very excited.
"It gives us a real focal point now. Everybody is going to have to be on their toes in every single match. There is a lot of work to be done but building depth is really important for us."
England head coach Eddie Jones said: "Argentina are a great team, Japan are possibly the most improving team in the world.
"They are all tough pools. We've just got to be at our best. We can't worry too much about other teams. The 2023 World Cup is when we want to be at our absolute best, not before and not after."
Why is the draw taking place now?
There are just under three years to go before the tournament begins and the draw seedings were based on world rankings from January this year.
Positions after this year's autumn Tests would normally be used to form the draw bands but some teams - for example South Africa and Japan - have not played in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wales have benefited from this as they were included among the top seeds but have since dropped to ninth in the world.
In future, the Rugby World Cup board has recommended the draw takes place less than a year before the event to ensure the pools better reflect performance at the time.
Rugby World Cup 2023 Pools Pool A Pool B New Zealand South Africa France Ireland Italy Scotland Americas qualifier Asia/Pacific qualifier Africa qualifier Europe qualifier Pool C Pool D Wales England Australia Japan Fiji Argentina Europe qualifier Oceania qualifier Qualifier Americas qualifier


bbc--2020-12-14--What next for Borussia Dortmund and young stars after sacking of Favre?

Borussia Dortmund have reached a low point .
After the firing of manager Lucien Favre , the German giants have to weather the current crisis and then install a new manager that can bring enthusiasm and a new philosophy .
Favre had been charge at Dortmund since summer 2018 .
Results in his 30-month tenure had been acceptable , as he recorded the highest point average of all BVB coaches in history at 2.09 , but he never fully exploited the potential of the team .
Dortmund have become one of the most prominent talent factories in Europe , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet , they have been struggling to keep up with Bayern Munich and , now , even the qualification for next year 's Champions League is in doubt .
As a short-term solution , Dortmund have put a trio , consisting of assistant coach Edin Terzic and youth coaches Sebastian Geppert and Otto Addo , in charge , with Terzic acting as the interim manager .
The trio is there to do the first maintenance work and breathe life into the team before BVB can hire a replacement for Favre .
BVB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistants are entrusted with the team until the end of the season .
Borussia Monchengladbach 's Marco Rose is among the top candidates for the hot seat at the Signal Iduna Park next summer .
More immediate options include Ralf Rangnick and RB Salzburg 's Jesse Marsch , but the club 's preference is to wait and see how things develop in the next few months .
Sancho and Haaland could be gone The current crisis and uncertainty surrounding the managerial position does n't bode well for Dortmund 's chances of keeping top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reyna and Jadon Sancho .
England international Sancho has been linked with several clubs in recent months , most notably Manchester United , and could be out the door next summer .
While it is likely Haaland - who has scored a remarkable 33 goals in 32 games for Dortmund - and USA midfielder Reyna will stick around longer , there is no guarantee they will remain committed to BVB if the team does n't qualify for the Champions League .
Dortmund were only able to develop their reputation as a destination for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage to shine internationally and in championship races against Bayern .
What ultimately cost Favre his job was his inability to make Dortmund a dominant team in possession .
For years now , BVB have been inconsistent when asked to play from the back .
After being thrashed 5-1 by Stuttgart on Saturday , even some of the veterans , including Mats Hummels , started publicly questioning Favre 's tactical approach .
`` Unfortunately , we only take risks in spaces where the gain is fairly small but defensive consequences can be huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to point out that Dortmund often keep the ball at the back for too long and do n't know how to advance up the field .
This is an invitation to opponents to pressure them and force them into errors .
Marco Reus also made a harsh judgement about recent performances : `` We are not a team that can defend particularly well . ''
Favre 's eventual successor has to solve these tactical issues and allow the team to play `` meaningful football '' , as Hummels put it .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to bring a different energy to the Signal Iduna Park .
Dortmund and Favre had never been an ideal partnership , owing to the 63-year-old 's rather dry persona and technical style .
The Swiss manager rarely screamed or put players in their place when they messed up .
He usually remained calm and polite , in the same manner Bundesliga fans have known him for many years .
However , BVB , with its group of youngsters , apparently need a different personality at the sideline - someone that can fuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the international stage a decade ago under Jurgen Klopp , as the young manager introduced his `` heavy metal football '' .
Klopp provided tactical wisdom but also brought a larger-than-life personality .
While he can not be copied , Dortmund need to find someone who offers the same mix and represents a distinct philosophy .
If they do n't , then the consequences to their domestic and international status could be severe .
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Borussia Dortmund's young talents include Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland (centre-left) and English pair Jadon Sancho (left) and Jude Bellingham (right)
Borussia Dortmund have reached a low point. After the firing of manager Lucien Favre, the German giants have to weather the current crisis and then install a new manager that can bring enthusiasm and a new philosophy.
Dortmund sacked Favre following an embarrassing 5-1 loss to recently promoted VfB Stuttgart. The defeat, which was a third in five league games for Dortmund, left them fifth in the Bundesliga with doubts growing over whether they can achieve their season goals.
Favre had been charge at Dortmund since summer 2018. Results in his 30-month tenure had been acceptable, as he recorded the highest point average of all BVB coaches in history at 2.09, but he never fully exploited the potential of the team.
Dortmund have become one of the most prominent talent factories in Europe, as they produce high-level prospects year after year. Yet, they have been struggling to keep up with Bayern Munich and, now, even the qualification for next year's Champions League is in doubt.
As a short-term solution, Dortmund have put a trio, consisting of assistant coach Edin Terzic and youth coaches Sebastian Geppert and Otto Addo, in charge, with Terzic acting as the interim manager.
The trio is there to do the first maintenance work and breathe life into the team before BVB can hire a replacement for Favre. BVB management announced that Terzic and his two assistants are entrusted with the team until the end of the season.
Borussia Monchengladbach's Marco Rose is among the top candidates for the hot seat at the Signal Iduna Park next summer. More immediate options include Ralf Rangnick and RB Salzburg's Jesse Marsch, but the club's preference is to wait and see how things develop in the next few months.
Sancho and Haaland could be gone
The current crisis and uncertainty surrounding the managerial position doesn't bode well for Dortmund's chances of keeping top talents like Erling Braut Haaland, Gio Reyna and Jadon Sancho.
England international Sancho has been linked with several clubs in recent months, most notably Manchester United, and could be out the door next summer.
While it is likely Haaland - who has scored a remarkable 33 goals in 32 games for Dortmund - and USA midfielder Reyna will stick around longer, there is no guarantee they will remain committed to BVB if the team doesn't qualify for the Champions League.
Dortmund were only able to develop their reputation as a destination for soon-to-be-world-class talents because they could offer the stage to shine internationally and in championship races against Bayern.
Possession is the main concern
Lucien Favre was appointed at Dortmund in July 2018 and signed a one-year extension last summer
What ultimately cost Favre his job was his inability to make Dortmund a dominant team in possession. For years now, BVB have been inconsistent when asked to play from the back.
After being thrashed 5-1 by Stuttgart on Saturday, even some of the veterans, including Mats Hummels, started publicly questioning Favre's tactical approach. "Unfortunately, we only take risks in spaces where the gain is fairly small but defensive consequences can be huge," Hummels said.
The 31-year-old tried to point out that Dortmund often keep the ball at the back for too long and don't know how to advance up the field. This is an invitation to opponents to pressure them and force them into errors.
Marco Reus also made a harsh judgement about recent performances: "We are not a team that can defend particularly well."
Tactical wisdom and enthusiasm needed
Favre's eventual successor has to solve these tactical issues and allow the team to play "meaningful football", as Hummels put it. That being said, a new coach also has to bring a different energy to the Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund and Favre had never been an ideal partnership, owing to the 63-year-old's rather dry persona and technical style. The Swiss manager rarely screamed or put players in their place when they messed up. He usually remained calm and polite, in the same manner Bundesliga fans have known him for many years.
However, BVB, with its group of youngsters, apparently need a different personality at the sideline - someone that can fuel enthusiasm and enforce discipline. Dortmund returned to the international stage a decade ago under Jurgen Klopp, as the young manager introduced his "heavy metal football".
Klopp provided tactical wisdom but also brought a larger-than-life personality. While he cannot be copied, Dortmund need to find someone who offers the same mix and represents a distinct philosophy. If they don't, then the consequences to their domestic and international status could be severe.


bbc--2020-12-14--Brisbane duo distanced from team in Big Bash game after possible bubble breach

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Brisbane Heat 's Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence had to keep their distance from team-mates during the Big Bash defeat by Sydney Thunder following a possible bio-bubble breach .
They used a separate changing room and designated seats in the dugout in Canberra , and could not join any celebrations of wickets .
CA head of security Sean Carroll said : `` It is important we maintain the integrity of the bio-secure hub to ensure the safety of the public , players , staff and officials and minimise issues associated with travel between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We appreciate that this has been a challenging year for everyone but we must insist on our bio-security measures being respected and followed so as not to jeopardise public health and safety or the viability of the tournament . ''
Lynn made 69 off 44 balls and Lawrence - called up to the England Test squad last week for January 's tour of Sri Lanka - 20 off 19 as the Heat posted 178-6 at Manuka Oval .
Thunder recovered from 1-2 and 22-3 to win by four wickets thanks to Daniel Sam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He hit three fours and seven sixes , including three in succession off Ben Laughlin to seal a remarkable victory .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence (far right) could not join the team huddle before the match
Big Bash League, Manuka Oval, Canberra Brisbane Heat 178-6 (20 overs): Lynn 69 (44), Wildermuth 31 (11) Sydney Thunder 180-6 (18.5 overs): Sams 65* (25), Wildermuth 3-23 Sydney Thunder won by four wickets Scorecard
Brisbane Heat's Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence had to keep their distance from team-mates during the Big Bash defeat by Sydney Thunder following a possible bio-bubble breach.
Cricket Australia (CA) is investigating after Heat captain Lynn and Essex batsman Lawrence reportedly posed for a photograph with a fan external-link on Saturday.
They used a separate changing room and designated seats in the dugout in Canberra, and could not join any celebrations of wickets.
CA head of security Sean Carroll said: "It is important we maintain the integrity of the bio-secure hub to ensure the safety of the public, players, staff and officials and minimise issues associated with travel between state borders during the tournament.
"We appreciate that this has been a challenging year for everyone but we must insist on our bio-security measures being respected and followed so as not to jeopardise public health and safety or the viability of the tournament."
Lynn made 69 off 44 balls and Lawrence - called up to the England Test squad last week for January's tour of Sri Lanka - 20 off 19 as the Heat posted 178-6 at Manuka Oval.
Thunder recovered from 1-2 and 22-3 to win by four wickets thanks to Daniel Sams' brutal unbeaten 65 off 25 balls.
He hit three fours and seven sixes, including three in succession off Ben Laughlin to seal a remarkable victory.


bbc--2020-12-13--‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’

Early on his final day in Feltham , with his bags packed for the move , Niyah managed to complete @ @ @ @ @ there was n't time for him to burn the CD - Smart would have to @ @ @ @ @ Niyah was being checked out of the prison .
Worn down by Niyah 's pleas @ @ @ @ @ to take charge of his class .
`` I 'll be real with you - @ @ @ @ @ for many people but I had to do it for Niyah , '' says Smart @

Early on his final day in Feltham, with his bags packed for the move, Niyah managed to complete his final mix. But there wasn't time for him to burn the CD - Smart would have to do it for him while Niyah was being checked out of the prison. Worn down by Niyah's pleas, Smart found another tutor to take charge of his class. "I'll be real with you - I wouldn't do this for many people but I had to do it for Niyah," says Smart.


bbc--2020-12-14--Electoral college confirms Joe Biden's presidential victory

Electors almost always vote in line with their pledged candidate , although in 2016 some did not and this prompted @ @ @ @ @ to try and prevent a recurrence .
Analysts say there is next to no chance @ @ @ @ @ could be overturned .

Electors almost always vote in line with their pledged candidate, although in 2016 some did not and this prompted states to change their laws to try and prevent a recurrence. Analysts say there is next to no chance that Mr Biden's victory could be overturned.


bbc--2020-12-15--William Barr: US attorney general to leave post by Christmas

Perhaps the president 's gratitude for that service outweighed any of their more recent disagreements and allowed them to part @ @ @ @ @ perhaps in the waning days of the Trump presidency , there was no sense fighting @ @ @ @ @ door .

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bbc--2020-12-15--Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed

Given that the House of Representatives is controlled by Democrats , the official electoral college tally will have been duly @ @ @ @ @ Monday and federal law is on Mr Biden 's side .
Mr Trump 's chances @ @ @ @ @ world , however , sit squarely at zero .

In his speech, Mr Biden described the harassment of officials following the election as "unconscionable" and said: "It's my sincere hope we never again see anyone subjected to the kind of threats and abuse we saw in this election."


bbc--2020-12-14--US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russia weapons

`` The United States made clear to Turkey at the highest levels and on numerous occasions that its purchase of @ @ @ @ @ the security of US military technology and personnel and provide substantial funds to Russia 's @ @ @ @ @ as Russian access to the Turkish armed forces and defense industry , '' US Secretary @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .

"The United States made clear to Turkey at the highest levels and on numerous occasions that its purchase of the S-400 system would endanger the security of US military technology and personnel and provide substantial funds to Russia's defense sector, as well as Russian access to the Turkish armed forces and defense industry," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.


bbc--2020-12-14--'New variant' of coronavirus identified - UK minister

`` We do not know the extent to which this is because of the new variant but no matter its @ @ @ @ @ swift and decisive action which unfortunately is absolutely essential to control this deadly disease while @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"We do not know the extent to which this is because of the new variant but no matter its cause we have to take swift and decisive action which unfortunately is absolutely essential to control this deadly disease while the vaccine is rolled out."


bbc--2020-12-14--Covid-19: First vaccine given in US as roll-out begins

`` It did n't feel any different from taking any other vaccine , '' Ms Lindsay said .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ of the end of a very painful time in our history .
I want to @ @ @ @ @ vaccine is safe .
We 're in a pandemic and so we all need to @ @ @ @ @

"It didn't feel any different from taking any other vaccine," Ms Lindsay said. "I hope this marks the beginning of the end of a very painful time in our history. I want to instil public confidence that the vaccine is safe. We're in a pandemic and so we all need to do our part."


bbc--2020-12-14--Dog saved from sea of foam as wild weather hits Australia

A woman in Byron Bay had to rescue her dog , who was lost under a sea of foam , @ @ @ @ @ 's east coast .
Byron Bay 's famous beach has all but disappeared , and @ @ @ @ @ the cities were out of electricity on Monday after strong winds struck power lines .

A woman in Byron Bay had to rescue her dog, who was lost under a sea of foam, as wild weather batters Australia's east coast.
Byron Bay's famous beach has all but disappeared, and more than 2,000 homes in the cities were out of electricity on Monday after strong winds struck power lines.


bbc--2020-12-14--Pornhub removes all user-uploaded videos amid legality row

`` It is clear that Pornhub is being targeted not because of our policies and how we compare to our @ @ @ @ @ are an adult content platform . ''

In its most recent annual review, Pornhub said it had had 42 billion site visitors in 2019 and more than 6.83 million videos had been uploaded, with a combined viewing time of 169 years. It did not say how many moderators it employed.


bbc--2020-12-14--Stargazers watch the total eclipse in Argentina's Neuquen province

Tourists and scientists gathered at an observation site in Argentina 's Neuquen province to watch a total solar eclipse .
@ @ @ @ @ a 90km corridor spanning Chile 's southern Pacific coast , across the Andean mountain range @ @ @ @ @ The eclipse is the second to be visible in South America in 18 months , @ @ @ @ @ Chile affected the visibility of the phenomenon when the moon passes between the sun and @ @

Tourists and scientists gathered at an observation site in Argentina's Neuquen province to watch a total solar eclipse.
The spectacle was visible from a 90km corridor spanning Chile's southern Pacific coast, across the Andean mountain range, and into Argentina.
The eclipse is the second to be visible in South America in 18 months, though poor weather conditions in Chile affected the visibility of the phenomenon when the moon passes between the sun and Earth.


bbc--2020-12-14--Jesy Nelson leaves Little Mix: 'The constant pressure is very hard'

Little Mix formed on The X Factor in 2011 and have gone on to record six UK top 10 albums @ @ @ @ @ .
They are currently number five in the chart with their hit Sweet Melody .

Little Mix formed on The X Factor in 2011 and have gone on to record six UK top 10 albums and four number one singles. They are currently number five in the chart with their hit Sweet Melody.


bbc--2020-12-15--EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

In particular , the European Commission has indicated it objects to such giants using the data they gather from one @ @ @ @ @ develop '' a new one in a different area , making it difficult to compete @ @ @

In particular, the European Commission has indicated it objects to such giants using the data they gather from one service to "improve or develop" a new one in a different area, making it difficult to compete with them.


bbc--2020-12-15--Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

Mr McLachlan is best known for his role as Henry Ramsay in the television soap Neighbours , appearing in more @ @ @ @ @ later joined the cast of Home and Away .

In her decision, Magistrate Belinda Wallington said the women were "brave and honest witnesses" but their accounts of alleged incidents - including one accusation that Mr McLachlan had tickled the inner-thigh of a woman on stage - were not enough to prove intent.


bbc--2020-12-14--Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azeri soldiers charged with war crimes

The region is recognised as part of Azerbaijan but has been run by ethnic Armenians since 1994 after the two @ @ @ @ @ the territory which left thousands dead .

The region is recognised as part of Azerbaijan but has been run by ethnic Armenians since 1994 after the two countries fought a war over the territory which left thousands dead.


bbc--2020-12-14--Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Since early November , not far from Trump National Golf Club in Virginia , in an area that used to @ @ @ @ @ hunger rates in the country , Loudoun Hunger Relief fed between 750 and 1,100 households @ @ @ @ @ % average increase from its pre-pandemic weekly average .

The only requirement to receive food is to be a resident of the county and, so far, the pantry has managed to never turn a client away - but this might not be sustainable for much longer.


bbc--2020-12-15--Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

Wolfgang Siess is a professional hang glider pilot and instructor from Austria , but because of the coronavirus tandem hang @ @ @ @ @ meaning Wolfgang lost his job .
Realising his sport was in danger with little funding @ @ @ @ @ bought a van and toured the US filming his flights in remote locations .
Wolfgang @ @ @ @ @ his videos , with people who were in lockdown saying that it allowed them to @ @ @ @ @ experience the sport .
He hopes to return to competitions and instructing in 2021 , @ @ @ @ @ continuing to promote the sport .

Wolfgang Siess is a professional hang glider pilot and instructor from Austria, but because of the coronavirus tandem hang gliding and competitions were banned meaning Wolfgang lost his job. Realising his sport was in danger with little funding and no travel, he bought a van and toured the US filming his flights in remote locations.
Wolfgang noticed a huge reaction to his videos, with people who were in lockdown saying that it allowed them to momentarily leave their homes and experience the sport. He hopes to return to competitions and instructing in 2021, but for now he's continuing to promote the sport.
Video produced by Oliver Jarvis


bbc--2020-12-15--Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

It ’ s been nearly nine months since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Yemen , a country divided @ @ @ @ @ the north , and an internationally recognised government in the south .
In the northern @ @ @ @ @ found that as the virus spread , the population has been largely left in the @ @ @ @ @ authorities admitting to only four cases of coronavirus .
The BBC was the first international @ @ @ @ @ following the outbreak of the virus and has closely followed how the country is dealing @ @ @ @

It’s been nearly nine months since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in Yemen, a country divided between the Houthi group in the north, and an internationally recognised government in the south.
In the northern capital Sanaa, the BBC found that as the virus spread, the population has been largely left in the dark, with the Houthi authorities admitting to only four cases of coronavirus.
The BBC was the first international broadcaster to reach the country following the outbreak of the virus and has closely followed how the country is dealing with the pandemic.
The BBC's Nawal Al-maghafi reports from Sanaa.


bbc--2020-12-14--How does US electoral college work?

How does US electoral college work?

Voters in the US have already made their choice , but it 's members of the electoral college who meet @ @ @ @ @ president .

Voters in the US have already made their choice, but it's members of the electoral college who meet today to pick the next president.
Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin
Produced by Jake Horton and Sarah Glatte
Narrated by Marianna Brady


bbc--2020-12-15--MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

The judges were so impressed that they announced his food was the best dish of the day and sent Santosh @ @ @ @ @ round .
On Tuesday , he will be up against five other chefs out of @ @ @ @ @ year 's edition of the hit BBC TV series .

The judges were so impressed that they announced his food was the best dish of the day and sent Santosh straight through to the finals round. On Tuesday, he will be up against five other chefs out of 32 who started in this year's edition of the hit BBC TV series.


bbc--2020-12-15--A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

That however is not putting off C16 Bioscience 's Shara Ticku : `` We believe that with our technology platform @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of thousands of kilograms annually , we will be cost competitive with palm oil @ @ @ @ @ enough people to change then there is no longer any justified reason for burning forest @ @ @ @ @ , and that is a success . ''

That, however, is not putting off C16 Bioscience's Shara Ticku: "We believe that with our technology platform, at a scale of hundreds of thousands of kilograms annually, we will be cost competitive with palm oil. If we can get enough people to change then there is no longer any justified reason for burning forest to produce this vegetable oil, and that is a success."


bbc--2020-12-15--Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

The event , held at the weekend in Senegal 's capital with the theme of environmental responsibility , featured 20 @ @ @ @ @ those on the runway and sold in boutiques - have long been handmade on the @ @ @ @ @ in factories .

The event, held at the weekend in Senegal's capital with the theme of environmental responsibility, featured 20 designers whose collections - both those on the runway and sold in boutiques - have long been handmade on the continent rather than mass produced in factories.


bbc--2020-12-15--Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

`` Given at a time when a patient is between stage two and three of the cytokine storm , the @ @ @ @ @ It does n't work when given in the late stage of the disease , '' @ @ @

"Given at a time when a patient is between stage two and three of the cytokine storm, the therapy can be useful. It doesn't work when given in the late stage of the disease," he says.


bbc--2020-12-14--Coronavirus: How Europeans are preparing for Christmas and New Year

`` We need to bite this very sour apple before things get better .
And yes they will get better @ @ @ @ @ time when coronavirus will be behind us , when our lives will be normal again @ @ @ @ @

"We need to bite this very sour apple before things get better. And yes they will get better. There will come a time when coronavirus will be behind us, when our lives will be normal again," he said.


bbc--2020-12-14--Nigeria's Katsina school abduction: 'How I escaped my kidnappers'

Katsina State governor Aminu Bello Masari said 333 students were still missing but it is not clear how many of @ @ @ @ @ , as many may have run away and not yet been found .
He also @ @ @ @ @ made contact and that negotiations were under way .

Katsina State governor Aminu Bello Masari said 333 students were still missing but it is not clear how many of them are with their abductors, as many may have run away and not yet been found. He also said that the kidnappers had made contact and that negotiations were under way.


bbc--2020-12-14--How fact met fiction in Le Carré's secret world

`` I have such conflicting memories of my former service - actually of both services - and such conflicting emotions @ @ @ @ @ at a loss to know what I really think , '' he once told me @ @ @ @ @ It 's a matter of pride to me that nobody who knows the reality has @ @ @ @ @ revealing it . ''

"I have such conflicting memories of my former service - actually of both services - and such conflicting emotions, that I am perpetually at a loss to know what I really think," he once told me, before adding. "It's a matter of pride to me that nobody who knows the reality has so far accused me of revealing it."


bbc--2020-12-14--Timnit Gebru: Google and big tech are 'institutionally racist'

An open letter demanding to know why the paper was rejected has been signed by more than 6,000 people , @ @ @ @ @ and its DeepMind division as well as Microsoft , Apple , Facebook , Amazon and @ @ @ @ @

Unless there is some sort of shift of power, where people who are most affected by these technologies are allowed to shape them as well and be able to imagine what these technologies should look like from the ground up and build them according to that, unless we move towards that kind of future, I am really worried that these tools are going to be used for more for harm than good.