At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/world/asia/indonesia-jakarta-rain-floods.html Original Source: NY Times >>
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Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Weeks of relative calm ended on Wednesday, as people marched in large numbers and the police deployed tear gas and pepper spray. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/world/asia/hong-kong-protest.html Original Source: NY Times >>
No More Excuses Not to Exercise
Many people say they don’t have the time to work out. But most of us spend hours each day viewing screens. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/well/move/exercise-physical-aciivity-workout-time.html Original Source: NY Times >>
China Moves to Steady Its Slowing Economic Growth
The country’s central bank will in effect inject $115 billion into the financial system despite signs the economy has been improving. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/economy/china-economy-reserve-requirement-ratio.html Original Source: NY Times >>
Merkel’s New Year’s Speech Calls for Action on Climate and Tolerance
The German chancellor, in her 15th such address, expressed optimism about the coming decade despite large challenges ahead. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/europe/merkel-new-year-climate.html Original Source: NY Times >>
Ringing in the New Year (With Rings)
Everyone already has the dresses, the tuxedos, the champagne. Is New Year’s Eve the one holiday it’s not rude to have a wedding? NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/fashion/weddings/new-years-eve-weddings.html Original Source: NY Times >>
New Year’s Eve 2020: Pictures From Around the World
Confetti is already flying as the new year makes its way across the globe. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/new-years-eve-2020.html Original Source: NY Times >>
See New Year's Eve celebrations around the world
For one night the world comes together and celebrates new beginnings. Here’s how different countries are celebrating 2020. CNN World http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/icHCAmvsloQ/ringing-in-2020-from-around-the-world-orig-jm.cnn Original Source: CNN World >>
On New Year’s Eve, Drones in Times Square
It’s a first for surveillance at the event, joining other security measures like bomb-sniffing dogs and metal detectors. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/nyregion/new-years-eve-nyc.html Original Source: NY Times >>
Fireworks, Long a German New Year’s Eve Tradition, Are Losing Their Luster
Faced with the concerns about safety, pollution and potential damage to historic buildings, Germany is rethinking private fireworks. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/world/europe/germany-fireworks-ban.html Original Source: NY Times >>