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Red Bull’s Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi GP

[ad_1] Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates in the parc ferme during the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. (Photo by Hamad I Mohammed – Pool / Getty Images) • Max Verstappen led from the opening to win the season-ending Abu …

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Non-essential shops, schools to close in Germany: Merkel

[ad_1] BERLIN – Stores selling non-essential items, beauty salons and schools in Germany will close from Wednesday, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, to halt an “exponential growth” of new coronavirus infections in Europe’s largest economy. The partial lockdown will apply until January 10, and companies are urged to allow employees to …

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Two prisoners escape from Makhanda prison while serving felony sentences

[ad_1] Two prisoners who were behind bars for serious crimes, including rape, have escaped from a prison in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, prompting massive persecution. Correctional Services spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo said Luzuko Sabatha, 37, and Lonwabo Ngqokwana, 36, escaped on Saturday. They were serving sentences for kidnapping, assault, rape …

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Blue Ivy takes her first Grammy nomination

[ad_1] Blue ivy Photo: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images Blue Ivy has become one of the youngest artists to receive a Grammy nomination. The 8-year-old’s name was added to the nominees for Best Music Video for Dark skinned girl. Blue will turn nine weeks before the 63rd Grammys, if she …

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