Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Prince William launches Earthshot Prize for innovations in solving environmental challenges

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Prince William is collaborating with a global alliance of groups to launch a prize geared toward fostering innovation to combat climate change and solve environment challenges.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/prince-william-earthshotprize-1.5411389?cmp=rss

'No fireworks, but there will probably be tear gas': Hong Kong protests on New Year's Eve

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Hong Kong protesters make long human chains and march through shopping malls on New Year's Eve, urging people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020, with police out in force across the city to quell any unrest.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-new-years-eve-protests-1.5411356?cmp=rss

Israel's top court hears case on Netanyahu's eligibility to serve while indicted

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Israel's Supreme Court began deliberations on Tuesday on whether an indicted parliament member can form a new government, hearing a petition that could potentially abruptly end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career after March elections.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-indicted-pm-ruling-1.5411372?cmp=rss

Revellers around the world ring in a new year — and a new decade

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Revellers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, U.S. President Donald Trump.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-year-decade-worldwide-2020-1.5411330?cmp=rss

Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

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Dozens of angry Iraqi Shia militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iraqi-supporters-iran-backed-militia-attack-us-embassy-1.5411329?cmp=rss