BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 16, 2020

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world

22:39:12 Billionaire’s ex-wife owed £450m trades blows with son in UK court

20:50:56 US to announce new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing

18:40:05 Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth carrying Moon rocks

18:06:31 Johnson urges people to have a ‘smaller, safer Christmas’ over Covid fears

17:56:38 WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe Covid origins

17:44:16 Joe Biden reveals former rival as his pick for transport secretary

17:15:10 Gunman’s fugitive widow convicted over 2015 Paris attacks

16:16:29 Germany enters harder lockdown to curb coronavirus cases

15:41:21 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantines after coronavirus exposure

15:41:18 Republican leader seeks to unite party and avoid fight over US election results

14:48:52 Neglected dancing bears leave notorious Pakistan zoo for new life in Jordan

14:27:43 Homes and jewellery shops raided in search for missing 100kg gold coin

14:05:06 Ex-Belarus opposition leader urges EU to do more as she collects award

13:43:37 Multiple potential buyers for ailing Air India, says government

13:23:28 Australia to ask WTO for help in barley row with China

13:21:13 Wales to go into lockdown after Christmas

12:45:08 MacKenzie Scott gives $4.1 billion to charity in four months

11:03:06 Britain's top court gives go-ahead to Heathrow expansion

10:47:48 Covid vaccine roll-out in Cardiff paused after staff test positive

05:14:48 Jacinda Ardern says flattening the curve was ‘not sufficient’ for New Zealand

03:49:09 South Korea mulls new restrictions after reporting a new high in daily cases

03:06:22 President Trump asking about special prosecutor for Hunter Biden

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sport

22:36:51 Jose Mourinho irked by Jurgen Klopp’s touchline behaviour

22:36:06 Everton make big statement with win at Leicester

22:34:23 Fulham move out of bottom three

22:32:06 Leeds run riot in closing stages to see off Newcastle

22:30:12 Stunning strike earns a point for West Ham against Palace

22:28:20 Arsenal battle to draw with Southampton despite Gabriel red card

22:03:23 Roberto Firmino late header as Liverpool edge past Tottenham

18:07:19 Shamrock Rovers announce signings of Sean Gannon and Danny Mandroiu

17:55:02 The career of new West Brom boss Sam Allardyce in pictures

17:22:29 Sam Allardyce answers West Brom call after Slaven Bilic departure

16:56:10 Football’s handball law set to be clarified by IFAB next year

15:22:35 Exeter’s Champions Cup game with Toulouse called off after Covid outbreak

14:34:05 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer unlikely to risk Edinson Cavani against Sheffield United

14:32:41 IFAB approve ‘extensive trials’ for concussion substitutes

14:29:52 N’Golo Kante felt Chelsea managed game against Wolves poorly

13:15:25 Struggling West Brom sack Slaven Bilic amid reports of role for Sam Allardyce

11:58:05 Supporters who booed players taking a knee ‘are not welcome’ at Cambridge

11:22:50 Ilkay Gundogan says busy schedule leading to lacklustre Manchester City displays

10:24:32 Jose Mourinho: Liverpool ‘very close to perfection’ under Jurgen Klopp

10:21:58 Clash of heads affected me for nine months, says Jan Vertonghen

10:17:33 The Grinch does not flinch: Peter Wright makes winning start to title defence

09:57:13 Sam Allardyce tipped to take over at West Brom

06:31:05 Football’s lawmakers set to provide clarification on handball ruling

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ireland

21:53:37 Kerry school set to close after 17 pupils test positive for Covid-19

20:48:07 Under-reporting of sexual violence still major issue, says Rape Crisis Network

20:15:42 Vaccine compensation scheme should be established 'urgently', says expert group

19:37:12 Student nurses agree to ‘guarded engagement’ with reviews

18:12:36 Trial of Jim Mansfield Jnr adjourned for almost six months

18:03:40 Nphet warns of 'concerning indicators' as six deaths and 431 new cases reported

17:41:33 Brexit: Protocol gives North ‘significant market advantage’ over Britain

17:37:21 Irishman convicted of trying to entice child in US is granted bail by High Court

17:19:48 Teen sentenced to life for murder of friend

17:13:42 Banks were not bailed out following 2008 financial crisis, Taoiseach claims

17:09:28 Empty toy shop to open in Dublin ahead of Christmas

16:58:47 334 outbreaks linked to private homes in the last week

16:50:48 Golfer says he had no reason to shout fore but spectator sues after being hit by ball

16:48:47 Micheál Martin urges vigilance over Northern Ireland’s rising Covid-19 numbers

16:42:22 Scientists set out alternative approach to Nphet’s ‘yo-yo lockdowns’

16:17:25 Two Waterford discount stores ordered to close by court

16:08:18 Ryan Tubridy makes virtual visit to Crumlin Children's Hospital

15:41:27 Up to 15 mass-vaccination centres being considered by the HSE

15:39:15 NI and UK driving licence holders given final reminder ahead of Brexit expiry

15:15:29 Brexit: Customs checks at ports will have 'massive consequences' for road haulage

15:03:05 Covid-19: Eight deaths and 510 cases in North with 'die cast' for 'nightmare'

14:51:49 Donegal man threatened football coach after son dropped from team

14:47:48 Hairdressers issue renewed call for clearance to remain open in Level 4

14:41:43 Gardaí warn those travelling in west after masked motorist robs couple

14:41:42 Elderly patient who fell twice in Beaumont Hospital settles case for €145,000

14:24:22 Retired Cork businessman charged with sexually assaulting boy scouts

13:52:53 Harris condemns ‘entirely inappropriate’ Zoom comments by GMIT lecturers

13:11:06 Gardaí find abandoned puppies and dogs with cropped ears in Dublin operations

13:01:05 Gardaí injured in two separate assaults in Dundalk

12:48:27 ’10-inch pizza box’ Covid vaccine deliveries could inoculate thousands

12:13:05 Extra June bank holidays suggested to reward postponed Christmas gatherings

12:13:00 Covid outbreak on Ireland-bound ferry leaves 320 passengers stranded overnight

11:49:52 Public pay deal locks in ‘pay discrimination,’ teachers’ union says

11:46:48 Huge building in Chicago lit up with 'Mayo For Sam' sign

11:14:36 Nursing home builds visiting booth for Covid-free Christmas visits

10:49:52 People sexually assaulted as children take 30 year average to seek help

10:20:27 Covid vaccination certificates part of Government plan, Donnelly says

09:00:29 Redress scheme recommended for extreme reactions to Covid vaccine

08:51:19 Covid-19: 'Disaster looms' with hospitals in North 'on the brink'

07:33:40 Former Debenhams workers disappointed at €3m training package

07:16:41 Most stroke patients reach hospital too late for emergency treatment

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entertainment

20:21:10 Andrea McLean sent well wishes following emotional departure from Loose Women

17:19:41 Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case ‘very close to resolution’, US court told

15:26:24 Lionel Blair has Covid-19 jab: ‘It means a great deal’

15:24:06 Disabled Wonder Woman fundraiser, 6, finally speaks to ‘inspiration’ Gal Gadot

13:15:07 Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling announce big news for 2021

10:12:08 Richard Schiff: Having Covid-19 was really scary

10:09:48 Normal People star Paul Mescal reveals his lockdown hobby

06:28:11 Taylor Swift opens up on writing songs with boyfriend Joe Alwyn

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business

16:31:41 Dispute between Johnny Ronan and Kenny family is settled

12:48:41 Irish property prices decreased in October

09:10:24 Airlines investigated in UK for failing to offer refunds

08:17:12 Tourism chief vows sector can recover in 2021

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lifestyle

14:36:10 5 new books to read this week

13:22:08 What we have learned from the top books of 2020

11:25:49 Dart driver arrives to marriage proposal at Pearse Street station

10:20:33 Does your asthma get worse in winter? Here’s what you need to know

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brexit

13:31:04 EU should "see sense" and agree Brexit trade deal - Boris Johnson

09:18:44 Progress on Brexit but coming days will be critical, says EU chief

08:08:42 Irish hauliers warn of ‘unprecedented disruption’ post-Brexit

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