New Year

Māori astronomer explains why yesterday was first day of Māori year, but it’s not the New Year yet

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1 NEWS published this video item, entitled “Māori astronomer explains why yesterday was first day of Māori year, but it’s not the New Year yet” – below is their description. The two stars of pipiri rising above the horizon yesterday signalled day one of the Māori year, but stargazers will have to wait to see … Read more Māori astronomer explains why yesterday was first day of Māori year, but it’s not the New Year yet

‘It’s like New Year’s’: Spain ends Covid-19 state of emergency

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “‘It’s like New Year’s’: Spain ends Covid-19 state of emergency” – below is their description. Spain has lifted a state of emergency in place since October to fight the pandemic, allowing Spaniards to travel between regions for the first time in months. FRANCE 24 English YouTube Channel … Read more ‘It’s like New Year’s’: Spain ends Covid-19 state of emergency

Next Call of Duty Could Run Best on PS5, Series X – IGN Daily Fix

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IGN published this video item, entitled “Next Call of Duty Could Run Best on PS5, Series X – IGN Daily Fix” – below is their description. Today on IGN The Fix: Games, SledgeHammer Games is taking the helm of the next Call of Duty. And while a CoD for the new year isn’t too much … Read more Next Call of Duty Could Run Best on PS5, Series X – IGN Daily Fix

Myanmar Junta Pardons More Than 23,000 Prisoners

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Myanmar Junta Pardons More Than 23,000 Prisoners” – below is their description. Myanmar’s junta on Saturday announced it pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the new year holiday, but it wasn’t immediately clear if they included pro-democracy activists who were detained in the wake … Read more Myanmar Junta Pardons More Than 23,000 Prisoners

Myanmar junta pardons more than 23,000 prisoners, unclear if activists included

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Myanmar junta pardons more than 23,000 prisoners, unclear if activists included” – below is their description. Myanmar’s junta on Saturday announced it pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the traditional Thingyan New Year holiday, but it wasn’t immediately clear if they included pro-democracy activists … Read more Myanmar junta pardons more than 23,000 prisoners, unclear if activists included

Myanmar protests: Why won’t China condemn the military junta’s violence? | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar protests: Why won’t China condemn the military junta’s violence? | DW News” – below is their description. Security forces in Myanmar have reportedly opened fire on medical workers who were taking part in a pro-democracy protest in the city of Mandalay. Hundreds of people have been killed … Read more Myanmar protests: Why won’t China condemn the military junta’s violence? | DW News

Myanmar anti-government protesters cancel new year festivities to hold demonstrations

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar anti-government protesters cancel new year festivities to hold demonstrations” – below is their description. Dozens of anti-government protesters held flowers as they marched through the streets of Dawei on Tuesday. The flowers would normally be displayed during festivities to mark the new year’s festivities in the country, … Read more Myanmar anti-government protesters cancel new year festivities to hold demonstrations

Thailand faces worst COVID-19 outbreak

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Thailand faces worst COVID-19 outbreak” – below is their description. Thailand is facing what appears to be its worst outbreak of COVID-19 so far. This is a blow for the tourism-dependent nation, which was hoping to reopen in time to celebrate its New Year holiday. Al Jazeera’s … Read more Thailand faces worst COVID-19 outbreak

Record number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand | The World

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Record number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand | The World” – below is their description. For the second day in a row, Thailand has reported a record number of new covid-19 infections. Authorities are considering tightening restrictions, as Thai people prepare to celebrate their traditional new year’s … Read more Record number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand | The World

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi asks to meet with lawyers as she faces new criminal charge

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Myanmar’s Suu Kyi asks to meet with lawyers as she faces new criminal charge” – below is their description. Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with a fresh criminal charge during a court hearing on Monday, according to her lawyer. The hearing came as … Read more Myanmar’s Suu Kyi asks to meet with lawyers as she faces new criminal charge

Coronavirus pandemic: Greece, Portugal ease Covid-19 restrictions

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Coronavirus pandemic: Greece, Portugal ease Covid-19 restrictions” – below is their description. Retail stores across most of #Greece were allowed to reopen Monday despite an ongoing surge in #Covid-19 infections, as the country battled to emerge from deep recession. #Portugal reopened museums, cafe terraces and secondary schools … Read more Coronavirus pandemic: Greece, Portugal ease Covid-19 restrictions

Kashmir residents seek leech therapy on Navroz

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South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Kashmir residents seek leech therapy on Navroz” – below is their description. Nowruz is the Persian and Iranian New Year. Also known as Navroz, the holiday is a traditional day of celebration in Indian-administered Kashmir to mark the beginning of spring. Among the practices followed on … Read more Kashmir residents seek leech therapy on Navroz

Earth Hour, Financing for Development, USA, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (26 March 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Earth Hour, Financing for Development, USA, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (26 March 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Financing for Development – United States – Senior Personnel Appointment – Myanmar – Myanmar/W.H.O. – … Read more Earth Hour, Financing for Development, USA, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (26 March 2021)

Single moms who share parenting duties earn more income, survey finds

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CNBC Television published this video item, entitled “Single moms who share parenting duties earn more income, survey finds” – below is their description. March 24 is Women’s Equal Pay Day. The date marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men were paid the previous year. The pay gap is … Read more Single moms who share parenting duties earn more income, survey finds

Covid-19: Brazil Reports More Than 3,000 Covid Deaths for First Time

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Covid-19: Brazil Reports More Than 3,000 Covid Deaths for First Time” – below is their description. Brazil reported more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths for the first time in a 24-hour period, as the pandemic spreads unchecked across Latin America’s biggest economy and overruns its health system. The … Read more Covid-19: Brazil Reports More Than 3,000 Covid Deaths for First Time