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Trump’s presidency in photographs

Trump’s presidency in photographs

A PICTURE AND ITS STORY-Protests, rallies and two impeachments: Trump's presidency in photographs From a reality TV star's journey to the White House, to mass protests, pumped up crowds, the siege on the U.S. Capitol and two impeachments, Reuters photographers were on the ground covering the most important stories during U.S. President Donald Trump's one-term tenure. Below is a selection of a dozen standout Reuters pictures taken during the past four years, along with the stories behind them in the photographers' own words. Jonathan Ernst: "This picture is from a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on his first road swing…
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In loving memory of King Thulare III

In loving memory of King Thulare III

THE popular adage by Maya Angelou goes that … ”When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, and sterile; we breathe briefly.” And so, we have lived to experience this tragedy with the sad passing of Bapedi Nation King, His Majesty King Thulare Victor Thulare III ‘Bauba a Hlabirwa,’ at age 40. 
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The Siege of Capitol Hill: The shame of the US laid bare for the world to see

The Siege of Capitol Hill: The shame of the US laid bare for the world to see

The insurrection by supporters of outgoing US president Donald Trump, who breached security at Capitol Hill, the heart of American democracy, has laid bare the racial divisions that are the proverbial millstone that have hung around its neck for decades.  The ease with which Trump supporters, all white, were able to access and damage offices of elected representatives has been contrasted with the heavy handedness with which the US security forces treated the Black Lives Matter protesters - who were teargassed and arrested. So, American’s oldest problem - racism - reared its ugly head as the country faced its newest…
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In pictures: How COVID-19 changed our cities in 2020

In pictures: How COVID-19 changed our cities in 2020

EMMA BATHA FROM compulsory mask-wearing to pop-up cycle lanes and sanitising robots, the coronavirus pandemic has changed our cities in countless ways. Here are some images from 2020.  A dog wears a mask inside an autorickshaw in Chennai, India, March 30, 2020. REUTERS/P. Ravikumar As lockdowns took hold, some of the world's noisiest and most crowded cities became eerily quiet, including metropolises like New York - dubbed the "city that never sleeps". Clockwise: Deserted streets, Paris, France, April 1, 2020. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol. The Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto. A policeman crosses a street in…
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New Year’s resolution? Slim your carbon footprint by a tonne in 2021

New Year’s resolution? Slim your carbon footprint by a tonne in 2021

GET fit, quit smoking, eat healthily. Most years begin with good intentions that often fall by the wayside as life gets busier again. But how about trying a different challenge for 2021 which goes beyond personal improvement and benefits the planet too? A new initiative offers guidance on how to shed planet-warming emissions rather than weight - and lets you keep tabs on how you're doing. Endorsed by the United Nations, the campaign 'Cut a Tonne in '21' launched on Tuesday, with a report detailing tangible ways to lead a more sustainable life and reduce your personal carbon footprint by…
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Sudan’s armed forces now in control of all its territory – foreign minister

Sudan’s armed forces now in control of all its territory – foreign minister

SUDAN's armed forces have taken control of all of its territory, Foreign Minister Omar Gamareldin said in a press conference on Thursday, as border tensions with neighbour Ethiopia continue to flare. Clashes have occurred in recent days over agricultural land in the al-Fashqa area which lies within Sudan's international boundaries but has long been settled by Ethiopian farmers.
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Niger ruling party’s Bazoum extends lead in presidential election

Niger ruling party’s Bazoum extends lead in presidential election

NIGER’S ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum has extended his lead in the race for the presidency after Sunday's election, according to results from more than half of constituencies published by the electoral commission. Bazoum is leading a field of 30 candidates with more than 42% of the vote, results from 144 out of the total 266 constituencies showed, but he is still short of the 50% needed for victory in the first round. His closest rival, former president Mahamane Ousmane, had 15.3% of the vote, the results showed. Bazoum is considered a strong favourite to succeed President Mahamadou Issoufou, who…
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Tech’s long COVID-19: What privacy battles will define 2021?

Tech’s long COVID-19: What privacy battles will define 2021?

UMBERTO BACCHI THE coronavirus pandemic added a new layer to the ever-developing debate around privacy and technology in 2020, as governments and companies turned to tools like contract tracing apps and employee monitoring software. As the year comes to an end, the Thomson Reuters Foundation asked privacy experts around the world what issues will shape the conversation in 2021: MASS SURVEILLANCE - Ella Jakubowska, policy officer, European Digital Rights, Brussels "In 2021, one big challenge for civil society will be protecting fundamental rights in Europe from the threat of mass surveillance. On the one hand, the European Commission is poised…
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