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The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade
January 1, 2020
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
January 1, 2020
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…
Three years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare
December 31, 2019
Three years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would “immediately” replace President…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
December 31, 2019
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…
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
December 31, 2019
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Thousands of Indians are set to ring in the New Year by holding protests against a…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
December 31, 2019
‘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
December 31, 2019
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…
Ghosn: A tycoon full of surprises
December 31, 2019
Ghosn: A tycoon full of surprises
Former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn, once-revered boss of three huge car companies, has masterminded an exit from Japan as stunning…
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
December 31, 2019
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
Thousands of holidaymakers and locals were forced to flee to beaches in fire-ravaged southeast Australia Tuesday, as blazes ripped through…
Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short
December 31, 2019
Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said Tuesday that “survival” was its top priority after announcing 2019 sales were expected to fall…