2020

Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
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Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn

2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said…
Africa starts 2020 battling extremism, Ebola and hunger
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Africa starts 2020 battling extremism, Ebola and hunger

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A tragic airline crash with far-reaching consequences, cataclysmic cyclones that may be a harbinger of the future,…
The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade
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The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade

New York dropped its traditional crystal-encrusted ball to ring in 2020 in a packed Times Square, after crisis-marred celebrations in…
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally
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Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally

Hong Kong was readying for a massive pro-democracy rally Wednesday after seeing in the New Year with an evening of…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
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World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests

SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
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‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters began staging New Year’s Eve rallies around the city on Tuesday, urging…
Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events
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Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events

BOSTON (AP) — Many of the Democratic candidates looking to unseat President Donald Trump in 2020 are spending the last…
All eyes on ‘new way’ in Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech
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All eyes on ‘new way’ in Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for “offensive measures” to strengthen security ahead of a New Year speech…
China signals stepping up economic support in 2020
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China signals stepping up economic support in 2020

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signaled plans to free up more cash for the country’s banking system in a bid to…
IWF withdraws world weightlifting championship 2020 from Egypt
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IWF withdraws world weightlifting championship 2020 from Egypt

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) decided on Saturday to withdraw the world weightlifting championship organization from Egypt in March 2020, following…
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