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What happend on January 1st 2020

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Taking on Germany’s tampon tax: 'Periods are not a luxury'

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 0:49
related countries: Germany Germany

Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law.
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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 0:49
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria
related places: Abuja

Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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New Year's Eve: Bangs and flashes set off new decade

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 1:37
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand
related places: Auckland

The world welcomes 2020 with fireworks - the event in Sydney went ahead despite calls to cancel it.
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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 5:44
related countries: United States United States

Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new "strategic weapon", but leaves room for US talks.
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Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 10:05
related countries: Cyprus Cyprus
related places: Ayia Napa

The mother of a woman convicted of lying about being raped says she believes Ayia Napa is unsafe.
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US embassy attack: Trump threatens Iran over violent protest in Iraq

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 11:52
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Iran Iran, United States United States

President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader trade barbs after protesters attack the Baghdad embassy.
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Krefeld Zoo primates as sanctuary burns down

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 15:20
related countries: Germany Germany

Police say the fire may have been caused by Chinese lanterns used to celebrate New Year.
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Australia fires: Death toll rises as blazes destroy 200 homes

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 15:46
related countries: Australia Australia

Victims include a father and son who tried to defend their home and farm equipment from the flames.
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Ex-PM wins Guinea-Bissau presidential election

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 16:29
related countries: Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau, Guinea Guinea

Umaro Cissoko Embalo has pledged to resolve political tensions in the coup-prone West African country.
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US embassy attack: Protesters withdraw after standoff in Iraq

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 17:25
related countries: Iraq Iraq, United States United States
related places: Baghdad

Protesters have left the US embassy compound in Baghdad, but the situation remains tense.
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Indonesia floods: Torrential rain floods Jakarta

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 20:45
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia
related places: Jakarta

More than 20 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides.
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Benjamin Netanyahu asks for immunity from prosecution

Wednesday 1st of January 2020, 21:34
related countries: Israel Israel

The move is likely to delay trial of the Israeli PM, who was charged with corruption in November.
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