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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for November 16, 2020

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world

23:48:29 Macron hosts Trump loyalist Pompeo after congratulating Biden

21:19:45 Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq

21:00:32 Peru’s Congress selects new leader amid political crisis

19:55:22 David Copperfield halts Las Vegas show after technician tests positive for Covid

19:05:37 Sinbad recovering from recent stroke, says US comedian’s family

18:38:49 WHO chief 'saw no need for test' after Covid-19 exposure

18:31:00 'Very limited' Covid-19 vaccine doses likely in early 2021, WHO says

17:18:31 UK health secretary not ruling out mandatory coronavirus vaccination

17:16:32 Retirees protest against Belarus leader on 100th day since vote

17:04:51 New deal takes EU's Covid-19 vaccine supplies close to two billion

16:50:49 Donnie Wahlberg dishes out generous restaurant tip

16:37:24 US tourists ‘thwarted slaughter’ with train attack heroics that inspired film

15:49:32 Hurricane Iota strengthens as it heads towards Central America

15:47:10 Sweden limits public gatherings as Covid-19 second wave swells

15:30:47 Six Tory MPs self-isolating after Boris Johnson meeting

15:15:21 Essex lorry deaths: ‘Burner’ phone for girlfriends not smuggling, says accused

14:48:57 Venezuelan Olympian delivers food to support family and keep Tokyo dream alive

13:29:03 Researchers find coronavirus was circulating in Italy in September 2019

13:06:10 Cannabis resin almost 25% stronger over past 50 years, study finds

12:58:00 Trial begins in France over foiled train attack which inspired Hollywood film

12:53:13 Explainer: Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

12:12:24 Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine shows 94.5% protection

12:02:29 Obama warns of ‘dangerous path’ amid Trump’s refusal to accept election result

11:50:44 Moscow turns ice rink into hospital as Russia's Covid-19 cases hit record

10:16:12 Boris Johnson ‘bursting with antibodies’ as he self-isolates

10:13:34 Privacy activists in EU file complaints over iPhone tracking

09:28:44 Fire in Berlin subway station injures four

08:33:25 UAE national carrier to start flying to Tel Aviv next spring

07:39:58 Ancient Greek god’s bust found during Athens sewage work

06:22:44 Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America

03:47:04 US coronavirus surge continues to spike as cases top 11 million

03:21:20 SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station

sport

22:34:00 Cian Kelleher claims hat-trick as Leinster ease to victory over Edinburgh

22:03:12 Ulster announce 1,000 fans will attend Scarlets clash

21:36:44 Marcell Coetzee scores four tries as Ulster rout Zebre

20:53:59 Mourinho critical of international break as Doherty tests positive for Covid

18:47:26 Handball rule to be discussed by lawmakers next week

17:05:29 The winners and losers after strange season of majors

16:14:52 Man United to check on Alex Telles in wake of further Covid reports

15:30:14 Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham takeover bid accepted

15:24:58 Davy Fitzgerald to remain as Wexford manager for 2021

14:50:18 New Masters champion Dustin Johnson eager to cram in as much success as he can

14:24:46 Matt Doherty and James McClean test positive for Covid-19

11:13:49 Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw ruled out of England clash

11:06:46 Robbie Brady backs struggling Ireland to come good under Stephen Kenny

09:32:37 Tipp and Galway to face off for semi-final spot

09:00:13 The sporting weekend in pictures

08:18:45 Man City eyeing Haaland and Barca looking to sign Rudiger

06:28:07 Belgium beat England 2-0 in the Nations League

entertainment

22:06:52 Shane Richie and Jordan North tackle viper pit challenge on I’m A Celebrity

20:03:31 Judy Murray: They created this image of me as the overbearing mother, too competitive, too pushy

15:02:48 Graham Norton reveals where he will be heading after leaving BBC radio

14:58:42 TV drama about Boris Johnson’s handling of coronavirus gets title

11:49:31 Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell delivers verdict on The Crown season four

11:10:10 Ian Bailey to appear in Netflix series about the killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

10:36:48 Nile Rodgers to host digital carol service featuring Cliff Richard

08:20:08 E! People’s Choice Awards: The main winners

07:35:07 Emotional Jennifer Lopez accepts icon award

ireland

21:46:36 Proposal for 853 Dublin homes rejected by councillors

21:31:19 Families 'dreading Christmas' if nursing home visits are not allowed

21:24:55 Dogs worth €150,000 seized in operation targeting illegal puppy farming

21:21:26 Eight fire crews tackling huge warehouse blaze in Dublin industrial estate

20:30:06 16% increase in Leaving Cert students granted Irish exemptions

19:50:12 Dr Ronan Glynn labels crowds drinking takeaway pints a "selfish minority"

18:53:28 What’s the state of play in post-Brexit trade talks with the EU?

18:21:34 Six officers in Limerick Prison test positive for Covid-19

17:58:06 Azzam Raguragui's killer sentenced to seven and half years

17:54:59 Woman becomes local celebrity after starring in Woodie's Christmas ad

17:50:36 Man jailed for biting stranger and separately biting his pregnant partner's face

17:40:57 Covid-19: Five further deaths, 456 additional cases confirmed

16:52:50 Government to ban takeaway pints during Level 5 lockdown

16:38:22 Opposition criticises tax on pandemic unemployment payment

16:19:41 Woman sues Supermac's claiming chair collapsed in Galway outlet

16:05:45 Moderna vaccine a breakthrough for Irish distribution, immunisation chair says

15:41:28 'Man with a van' caught with €350,000 cannabis haul

15:33:00 Seamus Ludlow murder: State wins legal costs appeal over failed bid for inquiry

15:22:12 Boy attacked by his granny's dog settles case for €80,000

15:01:03 NI could end up with one of worst Covid-19 records in world, expert warns

14:52:28 Taoiseach considering takeaway pints ban as gatherings put Covid progress in ‘jeopardy’

14:47:38 Coronavirus testing facilities to open at Dublin Airport this week

14:02:33 Covid-19 in Ireland: Latest county-by-county data

13:31:01 Demand for food parcels from cancer patients spikes since pandemic

13:26:11 Health experts question Ireland’s ‘outdated’ Covid-19 strategy

12:49:37 Increase in alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use among Irish school children

12:43:07 Advice to avoid travel will remain 'appropriate' at Christmas

11:02:10 Covid-19: NI restrictions before Christmas ‘more likely than not’

10:54:57 Irish team secures EU funding for drone project mapping threatened habitats

10:35:52 Real trouble if no Brexit breakthrough in 10 days, says Coveney

10:03:50 People drinking on Dublin streets 'demoralising' for healthcare workers

08:51:01 Statutory sick pay must be fair for workers and employers, says Varadkar

08:37:04 New Irish consulate to open in Manchester

08:08:38 Two week reprieve could see pubs and restaurants open before Christmas

07:27:57 Over 2,500 students to sit Leaving Cert exams today

06:55:12 European Court of Justice set to rule against the State over Dwyer's phone records

lifestyle

20:06:04 Six ultra-ambitious fitness challenges you can train for during the pandemic

17:41:06 Fans fund new statue of Mary Wollstonecraft after 'silver Barbie' row

13:11:49 How Princess Diana’s fashion in The Crown compares to real life

business

19:21:01 Businesses can apply for Covid support scheme from Tuesday

18:09:14 European shares end at eight-month high with Moderna vaccine optimism

17:31:15 Rezoned Dublin site shot up in value from €1.4m to €12.5m, court hears

11:25:47 Surge in support for small Irish businesses seen on social media

10:47:42 Vodafone says trading on track after ‘resilient’ half-year despite Covid-19

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