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November 16, 2020 Books Culture

Great gags, hope and happy endings: books to cheer everyone up

From a wartime romance to a comedy of cooking errors … Amanda Craig recommends books that lift the spirits

BTS: Band gets first ever Grammy nomination for K-pop November 25, 2020
Experts say the band's nomination is a major moment for diversity for "music's biggest night".
AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff November 25, 2020
The ban comes even as the two neighbours are in talks to ease border tensions.
US-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist November 25, 2020
The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables.
Thailand's 'largest ketamine bust' turns out to be cleaning agent November 25, 2020
The justice minister says it was a "misunderstanding" because of a "technical error" in field testing.
Uighurs: China rebuffs Pope's criticism as 'groundless' November 25, 2020
Beijing says remarks by the Pope about the persecution of China's Muslim Uighurs are "groundless".
Indian second-hand car website becomes a 'unicorn' November 25, 2020
India's Cars24's value rises above US$1bn as people look for alternatives to public transport.
Russia 'threatened to ram' US ship in Sea of Japan November 25, 2020
Moscow says a US Navy destroyer entered its territorial waters on Tuesday.
Thailand revives law banning criticism of king in bid to curb protests November 25, 2020
Several leading student activists are summoned to face charges under the country's lèse-majesté law.
How sunshine can make the railways greener November 25, 2020
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways.
Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China November 25, 2020
Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory.
How to 'disappear' on Happiness Avenue in Beijing November 24, 2020
A group of volunteers trying to avoid surveillance cameras took more than two hours to walk 1km.
Covid-19: World's top latex glove maker shuts factories November 24, 2020
Malaysia's Top Glove will close more than half of its plants after a surge in virus cases.
Stephen Ellison: Diplomat who saved drowning woman given banner November 24, 2020
The banner, a Chinese gift of gratitude, reads "righteous and courageous, saving people from water".
Michelle Yeoh: 'Finally we have our own superhero, Shang-Chi' November 24, 2020
Michelle Yeoh - soon to star in Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi - says it has taken time for Hollywood to offer more diverse film roles to Asian actors.
The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding November 24, 2020
In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism.
Covid: Vaccination will be required to fly, says Qantas chief November 23, 2020
The Australian airline's chief executive Alan Joyce says the move is likely to be adopted by others.
The assassination of a ‘Brave Journalist of Afghanistan’ November 23, 2020
Aliyas Dayee, a "voice for the voiceless" in Helmand, was killed by a bomb earlier this month.
Arnab Goswami: India's most loved and loathed TV anchor November 22, 2020
The star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before.
The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m November 22, 2020
You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating.
China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover November 22, 2020
Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges.

BTS: Band gets first ever Grammy nomination for K-pop November 25, 2020
Experts say the band's nomination is a major moment for diversity for "music's biggest night".
Murray 'confident' players would take Covid-19 vaccine to help tours return to normality November 25, 2020
Andy Murray thinks tennis players should "probably" be required to take a Covid-19 vaccine to be able to continue to play on the tour.
US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation 'sincere' November 25, 2020
The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging".
'You only get internationals out' - the teenage leg-spinner making history in Australia November 25, 2020
Amy Smith discusses her bio-secure 16th birthday party, rubbing shoulders with the stars, and combining maths homework with taking wickets.
'I had too many emotional vampires' - Tyson says title came too young November 25, 2020
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson says his rise to the top of boxing came too soon as he nears a return to the sport.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: UN warns of war crimes as deadline looms November 25, 2020
The UN condemns "aggressive rhetoric" that could risk lives in the conflict-torn Tigray region.
US-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist November 25, 2020
The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables.
Thailand's 'largest ketamine bust' turns out to be cleaning agent November 25, 2020
The justice minister says it was a "misunderstanding" because of a "technical error" in field testing.
Uighurs: China rebuffs Pope's criticism as 'groundless' November 25, 2020
Beijing says remarks by the Pope about the persecution of China's Muslim Uighurs are "groundless".
Russia 'threatened to ram' US ship in Sea of Japan November 25, 2020
Moscow says a US Navy destroyer entered its territorial waters on Tuesday.
A harsh reality in coal country - with or without Trump November 25, 2020
Built on coal, Colstrip has been under threat for years. It may not matter who sits in the Oval Office.
Saving a baby squirrel with smoothies and massages November 25, 2020
A couple took in the red squirrel after it was found injured and near death on a roadside.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fears of ethnic profiling stalk conflict November 25, 2020
Some ethnic Tigrayans complain of harassment and discrimination - an allegation the government denies.
US election: Daily Show comedian Jordan Klepper on Trump and his supporters November 25, 2020
Jordan Klepper has become known for his Trump supporter interviews with Trevor Noah.
PPE price rises 'cost UK taxpayers £10bn' November 25, 2020
"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.
New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah November 25, 2020
After being labelled "patient zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.
How sunshine can make the railways greener November 25, 2020
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways.
Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China November 25, 2020
Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory.
Coronavirus: French lockdown highlights small business struggles November 25, 2020
The online giant has postponed Black Friday in France after pressure from the government.
Brain imaging technology designed for babies November 25, 2020
Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain.

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