Analysis: 2020 derailed even Putin’s plans
Russian President Vladimir Putin began 2020 with a surprise, sweeping his entire government aside on January 15 after unveiling a raft of constitutional reforms.
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6 times that 2020 showed us women from antiquity were totally badass
This year, archaeologists discovered intriguing evidence showing that women of the ancient world were not to be trifled with.
Live Science’s top stories of 2020: Writers’ choice
From a mirror universe to X-shaped galaxies, these stories guaranteed that 2020 would be a year to remember.
Fireballs, spaceships and … iguanas? 7 strange things that fell from the sky 
Why aren’t peanuts, pecans and almonds real nuts?
Brazil nuts and cashews are crunchy and small, so why aren’t they nuts?
Sydney residents discouraged from Boxing Day shopping, some suburbs to re-enter lockdown
Author: Reuters ID: 1608962338968640700 Sat, 2020-12-26 03:03 MELBOURNE: Sydney residents were urged not to head to the shops for Boxing Day bargains, while those...
Three seriously injured in Berlin shooting in Berlin, fire service says
Author: Reuters ID: 1608961633448627600 Sat, 2020-12-26 05:38 BERLIN: Three people were injured in a shooting in the German capital Berlin in the early hours...
South Korea logs second-highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases
Author: Reuters ID: 1608965482428706700 Sat, 2020-12-26 06:32 SEOUL: South Korea posted its second-highest daily number of coronavirus cases on Saturday as outbreaks at a...
France confirms case of new coronavirus variant
Author: AP ID: 1608963112908664800 Sat, 2020-12-26 00:15 PARIS: French health authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of the virus variant that prompted strict...
Tokyo coronavirus cases hit record 949 ahead of New Year holiday
Author: Reuters ID: 1608969657018748400 Sat, 2020-12-26 07:39 TOKYO: Coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record daily high of 949 cases on Saturday as Japan...
When the rains fail: Preparing for drought in Central America 
‘Here, you can eat until you’re full’: Oleshky evacuees savour first proper meals in years 
COP31: National Oil Companies Must Lead Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels, Says NRGI Expert 
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay