#GravitasPlus | 2020 felt like a Shakespearean Catharsis. We all want to delete it from our lives. Palki Sharma Upadhyay says save it. Here's why.

Gravitas Plus: Don't delete 2020 from your lives

<p>Internet is a wonderful place but there are many pitfalls. With net neutrality going bye-bye and several other things changing over the years, it has been important to keep yourself and your identity online safe when needed. With data of whole of our lives going digital, it doesn't hurt to guard our privacy. With trackers, cookies and whatnot, this is increasingly becoming difficult. But there's a way to keep yourself safe online. Here we recommend privacy apps that'll help you surf the net freely and securely</p>

<p><strong>1. Signal (Android, iOS)</strong></p>

<p>There are messaging apps galore and each one claims to be supersafe for its users. There's WhatsApp, Telegram and more.</p>

<p>But if you are searching for a secure messenger app that has got good endorsements, then choose Signal.</p>

<p>Signal protects your text, voice messages and even videos with end-t-end encryption. This bit by Signal has even found to have been useful for protesters to protect their identities.</p>

<p>The open-source app has got endorsements from Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists, Mozilla and even US Military.</p>

<p>The app is free.</p>

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<strong>2. Tor (Android)</strong></p>

<p>Not even Google Chrome's incognito mode does what you think when it comes to anonymous web browsing. But by using Tor, its possible to come closest to true anonymity on the net.</p>

<p>Tor browser is available free to download for your desktop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whether you want to keep your web browsing a secret for the sake of your job or safety or you don't want companies tracking you as you surf the net, Tor browser is for you. It is available for Android but currently not for iOS.</p>

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<p><strong>3. Onion Browser (iOS)</strong></p>

<p>Don't sulk if you want to surf web anonymously and can't download Tor Browser because you don't have Android phone. Onion Browser does the same trick for iOS.</p>

<p>Onion browsers offers three levels of protection (gold, silver and bronze)</p>

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<strong>4. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser (Android,iOS)</strong></p>

<p>DuckDuckGo has become quite popular in this category because of the ease of its use. It doesn't block certain of your browsing habits like Tor Browser does but offers good protection from trackers on a particular website.</p>

<p>It automatically blocks third-party trackers and forces websites to use encrypted (more secure) connection when available.</p>

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<strong>5. ProtonMail (Android,iOS)</strong></p>

<p>ProtonMail lets users encrypt and later self-destruct their e-mails so they don't remain lying around in your recipient's inbox for too much time and potentially letting crawlers get the info.</p>

<p>ProtonMail works like Gmail but it lets users put an extra layer of security on their e-mails.</p>

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<strong>6. Haven (Android)</strong></p>

<p>Want to stop unwanted people from sneakily checking your phone when you are not around? Haven is for you.</p>

<p>Haven turns your phone into a motion-sensitive camera. It can detect light, sound and vibration too.</p>

<p>So if someone is to break into your home when you are taking a walk. Haven will not only detect it but also send you pictures of the person.</p>


Internet is a wonderful place but there are many pitfalls. With net neutrality going bye-bye and several other things changing over the years, it has been important to keep yourself and your identity online safe when needed.

Internet is a wonderful place but there are many pitfalls. With net neutrality going bye-bye and several other things changing over the years, it has been important to keep yourself and your identity online safe when needed. With data of whole of our lives going digital, it doesn't hurt to guard our privacy. With trackers, cookies and whatnot, this is increasingly becoming difficult. But there's a way to keep yourself safe online. Here we recommend privacy apps that'll help you surf the net freely and securely 1. Signal (Android, iOS) There are messaging apps galore and each one claims to be supersafe for its users. There's WhatsApp, Telegram and more. But if you are searching for a secure messenger app that has got good endorsements, then choose Signal. Signal protects your text, voice messages and even videos with end-t-end encryption. This bit by Signal has even found to have been useful for protesters to protect their identities. The open-source app has got endorsements from Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists, Mozilla and even US Military. The app is free. 2. Tor (Android) Not even Google Chrome's incognito mode does what you think when it comes to anonymous web browsing. But by using Tor, its possible to come closest to true anonymity on the net. Tor browser is available free to download for your desktop. Whether you want to keep your web browsing a secret for the sake of your job or safety or you don't want companies tracking you as you surf the net, Tor browser is for you. It is available for Android but currently not for iOS. 3. Onion Browser (iOS) Don't sulk if you want to surf web anonymously and can't download Tor Browser because you don't have Android phone. Onion Browser does the same trick for iOS. Onion browsers offers three levels of protection (gold, silver and bronze) 4. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser (Android,iOS) DuckDuckGo has become quite popular in this category because of the ease of its use. It doesn't block certain of your browsing habits like Tor Browser does but offers good protection from trackers on a particular website. It automatically blocks third-party trackers and forces websites to use encrypted (more secure) connection when available. 5. ProtonMail (Android,iOS) ProtonMail lets users encrypt and later self-destruct their e-mails so they don't remain lying around in your recipient's inbox for too much time and potentially letting crawlers get the info. ProtonMail works like Gmail but it lets users put an extra layer of security on their e-mails. 6. Haven (Android) Want to stop unwanted people from sneakily checking your phone when you are not around? Haven is for you. Haven turns your phone into a motion-sensitive camera. It can detect light, sound and vibration too. So if someone is to break into your home when you are taking a walk. Haven will not only detect it but also send you pictures of the person.

Privacy apps you needed to have downloaded in 2020

Yearender 2020: From Pratik Gandhi to Emma Corrin, Breakout Stars of This Year

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<p>Sebastian Stan has the perfect reaction for the year 2020. The ‘Winter Soldier’ from the MCU summed up the mood set by the COVID-19 pandemic for the entire year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 38-year-old actor shared a new video on Monday on his Instagram, the 83-second video was seemingly made quite some time ago, with Jessica Chastain commenting, 'You finally posted it!'</p>

<p>The video shows Stan standing by himself, aimlessly making popping sounds with his mouth.</p>

<p>He's next seen washing his hands in the kitchen sink, with black and white photos of Jack Nicholson's Joker from the 1989 film Batman seen in the background, along with several bottles of alcohol. Next, he’s just standing by himself, putting his hands in his pockets before he starts cleaning his countertops with purple plastic gloves.<br />
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<p>‘The Falcon and Winter Soldier’ star is also seen taking a mop to his hardwood floors, before he starts washing his hands with the gloves still on. Stan ultimately ends up lying on the floor, sadly singing Lionel Richie's Hello while looking aimlessly into the camera.</p>

<p>The video ends with a dazed Stan sitting on the floor, randomly turning his lights off and on.</p>

<p>The video got a number of comments from Stan's celebrity friends including Jessica Chastain, Jessica Szhor, director Drake Doremus, Chace Crawford and more.</p>


Sebastian Stan has the perfect reaction for the year 2020. The ‘Winter Soldier’ from the MCU summed up the mood set by the COVID-19 pandemic for the entire year.

Sebastian Stan has the perfect reaction for the year 2020. The ‘Winter Soldier’ from the MCU summed up the mood set by the COVID-19 pandemic for the entire year. The 38-year-old actor shared a new video on Monday on his Instagram, the 83-second video was seemingly made quite some time ago, with Jessica Chastain commenting, 'You finally posted it!' The video shows Stan standing by himself, aimlessly making popping sounds with his mouth. He's next seen washing his hands in the kitchen sink, with black and white photos of Jack Nicholson's Joker from the 1989 film Batman seen in the background, along with several bottles of alcohol. Next, he’s just standing by himself, putting his hands in his pockets before he starts cleaning his countertops with purple plastic gloves. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) × ‘The Falcon and Winter Soldier’ star is also seen taking a mop to his hardwood floors, before he starts washing his hands with the gloves still on. Stan ultimately ends up lying on the floor, sadly singing Lionel Richie's Hello while looking aimlessly into the camera. The video ends with a dazed Stan sitting on the floor, randomly turning his lights off and on. The video got a number of comments from Stan's celebrity friends including Jessica Chastain, Jessica Szhor, director Drake Doremus, Chace Crawford and more.

Sebastian Stan perfectly encapsulates the essence of 2020 in a hilarious video 

<p>The year 2020 — dubbed as the 'pandemic year' — has been one of the worst years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Many have been waiting for this year to end so that they get a fresh start in the year 2021. However, experts believe 2021 will, instead, be&nbsp;“catastrophic”.</p>

<p>David Beasley, the Chief of the World Food Programme has raised concerns about the upcoming year and has warned people to brace themselves for a&nbsp;“catastrophic” humanitarian crises.</p>

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<p>As per the experts, 2021 can be one of the worst years human beings have seen in almost a century. The year can bring in extreme starvation and famine, especially in the third-world countries.</p>

<p>Beasley sounded the alarm in the&nbsp;United Nations General Assembly during a discussion about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the world. As per the WFP, nearly 270 million people around the globe are "marching toward starvation" and the experts are predicting a famine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-stillbirth-every-16-seconds-and-this-could-get-worse-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-333385">One stillbirth every 16 seconds and this could get worse due to COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>"2021 is literally going to be catastrophic, based on what we're seeing at this stage in the game," Beasley said. He also pointed out lack of funds which has happened "because we've spent $19 trillion, that money may not, and will not most likely be available for 2021."</p>

<p>"We’re now looking literally at 2021 being the worst humanitarian crisis year since the beginning of the United Nations, and we’re going to have to step up," he continued.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-ngos-shaken-by-dr-congo-sex-abuse-claims-332143">UN, NGOs shaken by DR Congo sex abuse claims</a></strong></p>

<p>Beasley said it is not simply the pandemic which has led to this catastrophic situation. While the pandemic and the government-regulated lockdowns have brought a steep decline in human progress, the "man-made conflict", too, has played a major role in this situation, especially in countries such as&nbsp;Syria, Yemen, and South Sudan.</p>

<p>"We’ve got to end some of these wars. We’ve got to bring these wars to an end, so we can achieve the sustainable development goals that we so desire," he said. Explaining the situation with the metaphor of Titanic, he continued, "If we’re strategic and put the funds to these particular icebergs before us, I believe that we can get through 2021, while we work with the vaccines and rebuild the economies."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-west-asia-post-child-malnutrition-soars-in-yemen-347944"><strong>WATCH|</strong></a></p>

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<p>Earlier, too, WFP had warned governments about a possible spike of 80 per cent in people facing malnutrition by the end of the year. The organisation had warned against a "famine of biblical proportions" and had predicted death of nearly 1.2 million under the age of five within six months.</p>


The year 2020 — dubbed as the 'pandemic year' — has been one of the worst years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Many have been waiting for this year to end so that they get a fresh start in the year 2021.

The year 2020 — dubbed as the 'pandemic year' — has been one of the worst years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Many have been waiting for this year to end so that they get a fresh start in the year 2021. However, experts believe 2021 will, instead, be “catastrophic”. David Beasley, the Chief of the World Food Programme has raised concerns about the upcoming year and has warned people to brace themselves for a “catastrophic” humanitarian crises. Also read| Around 29 million women and girls victims of modern slavery: UN report As per the experts, 2021 can be one of the worst years human beings have seen in almost a century. The year can bring in extreme starvation and famine, especially in the third-world countries. Beasley sounded the alarm in the United Nations General Assembly during a discussion about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the world. As per the WFP, nearly 270 million people around the globe are "marching toward starvation" and the experts are predicting a famine. Also read| One stillbirth every 16 seconds and this could get worse due to COVID-19 pandemic "2021 is literally going to be catastrophic, based on what we're seeing at this stage in the game," Beasley said. He also pointed out lack of funds which has happened "because we've spent $19 trillion, that money may not, and will not most likely be available for 2021." "We’re now looking literally at 2021 being the worst humanitarian crisis year since the beginning of the United Nations, and we’re going to have to step up," he continued. Also read| UN, NGOs shaken by DR Congo sex abuse claims Beasley said it is not simply the pandemic which has led to this catastrophic situation. While the pandemic and the government-regulated lockdowns have brought a steep decline in human progress, the "man-made conflict", too, has played a major role in this situation, especially in countries such as Syria, Yemen, and South Sudan. "We’ve got to end some of these wars. We’ve got to bring these wars to an end, so we can achieve the sustainable development goals that we so desire," he said. Explaining the situation with the metaphor of Titanic, he continued, "If we’re strategic and put the funds to these particular icebergs before us, I believe that we can get through 2021, while we work with the vaccines and rebuild the economies." WATCH| × Earlier, too, WFP had warned governments about a possible spike of 80 per cent in people facing malnutrition by the end of the year. The organisation had warned against a "famine of biblical proportions" and had predicted death of nearly 1.2 million under the age of five within six months.

World Food Programme warns 2021 will bring 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis

"2020 is very likely to be one of the three warmest years on record globally," the Geneva-based UN agency said in its State of the Global Climate in 2020 report.

2020 likely to be second warmest year on record globally

<p>2020 is on course to become one of three hottest years ever recorded in human history, the United Nations said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Since records began in 1850, the last six years leading upto 2020 have been the warmest, and 2020 is expected to break 2016’s mercury record, as highlighted in the 2020 State of the Global Climate report.</p>

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<p>"2020 has, unfortunately, been yet another extraordinary year for our climate," said Petteri Taalas, WMO secretary-general.</p>

<p>The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change intends to cap global warming below the two degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level, which refers to the time period between 1850-1900. Additionally, countries are pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 C.</p>

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<p>"The average global temperature in 2020 is set to be about 1.2 C above the pre-industrial level," Taalas said. "There is at least a one in five chance of it temporarily exceeding 1.5 C by 2024”, he WMO secretary-general added.</p>

<p>Even though 2020 is set to become the hottest year ever, it could change due to the minor difference among the hottest 3 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One all of the data is in, the course could change. In essence, the years between 2015-2020 are "likely to be the six warmest on record", according to the report. Taalas added that 2020 “saw new extreme temperatures on land, sea and especially in the Arctic”.</p>

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<p>"Wildfires consumed vast areas in Australia, Siberia, the US West Coast and South America, sending plumes of smoke circumnavigating the globe", the report added.</p>

<p>"Flooding in parts of Africa and southeast Asia led to massive population displacement and undermined food security for millions."</p>


2020 is on course to become one of three hottest years ever recorded in human history, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Since records began in 1850, the last six years leading upto 2020 have been the warmest, and 2020 is expected to break 2016’s mercury record, as highlighted in the 2020 State of the Global Climate report.

2020 is on course to become one of three hottest years ever recorded in human history, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Since records began in 1850, the last six years leading upto 2020 have been the warmest, and 2020 is expected to break 2016’s mercury record, as highlighted in the 2020 State of the Global Climate report. "2020 has, unfortunately, been yet another extraordinary year for our climate," said Petteri Taalas, WMO secretary-general. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change intends to cap global warming below the two degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level, which refers to the time period between 1850-1900. Additionally, countries are pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 C. Also read: Climate change is making winter ice more dangerous "The average global temperature in 2020 is set to be about 1.2 C above the pre-industrial level," Taalas said. "There is at least a one in five chance of it temporarily exceeding 1.5 C by 2024”, he WMO secretary-general added. Even though 2020 is set to become the hottest year ever, it could change due to the minor difference among the hottest 3 years. One all of the data is in, the course could change. In essence, the years between 2015-2020 are "likely to be the six warmest on record", according to the report. Taalas added that 2020 “saw new extreme temperatures on land, sea and especially in the Arctic”. Also read: 93% Brazilians, 91% Indians perceive climate change as severe, survey reveals "Wildfires consumed vast areas in Australia, Siberia, the US West Coast and South America, sending plumes of smoke circumnavigating the globe", the report added. "Flooding in parts of Africa and southeast Asia led to massive population displacement and undermined food security for millions."

2020 on course to become hottest year in the history of mankind

United Nations' estimates has suggested that nearly $35 Billion needed to provide aid to the needy in 2021 as the pandemic left millions of people in crisis.

UN estimates suggest nearly $35 Bn needed to provide aid to needy in 2021

<p>It's only September, but the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has run out of names for 2020 hurricanes and storms -- all thanks to a frenetic season that's still continuing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This has now forced the centre to name tropical storms and hurricanes with letters from the Greek alphabet.</p>

<p>The NHC first trotted out the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha. The geographically misplaced storm then promptly sloshed ashore in Portugal.</p>

<p>Tropical Storm Wilfred was the last name on this year's list of 21 Atlantic hurricane names -- only the second time in recorded history that all the names were used. Wilfred was named late Friday morning and was just over 600 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to the NHC.</p>

<p>There are 21 names available each year. The list ends with those beginning with W and excludes Q, U, X, Y and Z.</p>

<p>This is only the second time National Hurricane Centre forecasters have had to pull out the Greek alphabet for names, with the last time being 2005.</p>

<p>The 2020 hurricane season has seen 23 named storms have formed this year, including one subtropical storm, 14 tropical storms and eight hurricanes.</p>

<p>Wilfred, Alpha and Beta set records for earliest 21st, 22nd and 23rd named Atlantic storms, beating 2005 by a few weeks.</p>

<p>With another quarter of 2020 remaining, the hurricane centre tweeted the entire 24-letter Greek alphabet, with a red slash through Alpha.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Hurricane Teddy, a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, is in the central Atlantic. Teddy is forecast to move north and could approach Bermuda on Sunday or Monday.</p>

<p>On Saturday, subtropical storm Alpha was weakening. But the Texas coast was preparing for Tropical Storm Beta, which was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane.</p>

<p>Beta was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, 305 miles (495km) east-south-east of Corpus Christi, Texas, and 245 miles (395km) south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, the NH said in an advisory.</p>

<p>In 2005, as many as 27 storms were named, including 15 hurricanes of which four, Emily, Katrina, Rita and Wilma, attained category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.&nbsp;<br />
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It's only September, but the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has run out of names for 2020 hurricanes and storms -- all thanks to a frenetic season that's still continuing.

It's only September, but the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has run out of names for 2020 hurricanes and storms -- all thanks to a frenetic season that's still continuing. This has now forced the centre to name tropical storms and hurricanes with letters from the Greek alphabet. The NHC first trotted out the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha. The geographically misplaced storm then promptly sloshed ashore in Portugal. Tropical Storm Wilfred was the last name on this year's list of 21 Atlantic hurricane names -- only the second time in recorded history that all the names were used. Wilfred was named late Friday morning and was just over 600 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to the NHC. There are 21 names available each year. The list ends with those beginning with W and excludes Q, U, X, Y and Z. This is only the second time National Hurricane Centre forecasters have had to pull out the Greek alphabet for names, with the last time being 2005. The 2020 hurricane season has seen 23 named storms have formed this year, including one subtropical storm, 14 tropical storms and eight hurricanes. Wilfred, Alpha and Beta set records for earliest 21st, 22nd and 23rd named Atlantic storms, beating 2005 by a few weeks. With another quarter of 2020 remaining, the hurricane centre tweeted the entire 24-letter Greek alphabet, with a red slash through Alpha. Here are the Greek names for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season for reference. pic.twitter.com/YsrpliN9fF — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 18, 2020 × Meanwhile, Hurricane Teddy, a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, is in the central Atlantic. Teddy is forecast to move north and could approach Bermuda on Sunday or Monday. On Saturday, subtropical storm Alpha was weakening. But the Texas coast was preparing for Tropical Storm Beta, which was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane. Beta was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, 305 miles (495km) east-south-east of Corpus Christi, Texas, and 245 miles (395km) south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, the NH said in an advisory. In 2005, as many as 27 storms were named, including 15 hurricanes of which four, Emily, Katrina, Rita and Wilma, attained category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

US has run out of Atlantic hurricane names. It's Greek to the rescue now

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<p>Amy Klobuchar has abandoned her campaign to become the Democratic presidential nominee.&nbsp;She along with Pete Buttigieg will now be endorsing former vice-president and once rival Joe Biden.</p>

<div><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-revives-white-house-hopes-with-south-carolina-victory-283523">Biden revives White House hopes with South Carolina victory</a></strong></div>

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<div>Klobuchar survived the crowded democratic field, going all the way to the primaries.</div>

<p>However, her performance had been on the decline after witnessing a surge in the New Hampshire primary.</p>

<div><strong>Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pete-buttigieg-drops-out-of-democratic-presidential-race-283617">Pete Buttigieg drops out of Democratic Presidential race</a></strong></div>

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<div>In fact, she was relegated to a distant sixth spot in the recent South Carolina primary.</div>

<p>Klobuchar rose to national prominence after her tough questioning of Trump's supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh during a 2018 Senate judiciary hearing.</p>

<p>With Klobuchar's withdrawal, the Democrats have been left with five candidates ahead of the Super Tuesday.</p>


Amy Klobuchar has abandoned her campaign to become the Democratic presidential nominee. She along with Pete Buttigieg will now be endorsing former vice-president and once rival Joe Biden.

Amy Klobuchar has abandoned her campaign to become the Democratic presidential nominee. She along with Pete Buttigieg will now be endorsing former vice-president and once rival Joe Biden. Also read: Biden revives White House hopes with South Carolina victory Klobuchar survived the crowded democratic field, going all the way to the primaries. However, her performance had been on the decline after witnessing a surge in the New Hampshire primary. Also see: Pete Buttigieg drops out of Democratic Presidential race In fact, she was relegated to a distant sixth spot in the recent South Carolina primary. Klobuchar rose to national prominence after her tough questioning of Trump's supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh during a 2018 Senate judiciary hearing. With Klobuchar's withdrawal, the Democrats have been left with five candidates ahead of the Super Tuesday.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar ends 2020 presidential bid

<p>Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai.</p>

<p>The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final. Aussies' one-day squad was a part of the dominant home season which featured test and T20 series win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand. They have however made changes to the side that stunned India 2-3 in the last match, as a result, their resurgence began at the world stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-tour-of-india-virat-kohli-is-looking-for-exciting-and-competitive-series-marnus-a-threat-of-india-274046"><strong>Also read: India-Australia ODI clash — I do not support people comparing players, says Kohli</strong></a><br />
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David Warner and Steven Smith's return has galvanised the side, whereas Marus Labu-Shane has been given the chance to continue his incredible red-ball form in the short format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Captain Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey, Ashton Turner, and Darcy Short are featured with a new look in the middle order. While the bowling is spearheaded by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Stark, and leg spinner Adam Zampa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India made its biggest decision that this series will be a personnel choice at the top of the order. Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul were believed to be opening slots with Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But captain Virat Kohli sprung a surprise on the eve of the match by suggesting all three could play and he could slip down to number 4.</p>

<p>BCCI player of the year Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Shami lead a formidable pace attack that contains Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur in support. While Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja will be vying for two slots in the starting eleven.</p>

<p>The match will start at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 14.</p>

<p><strong>India Team:</strong> Virat Kohli (c),Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul,Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami.</p>

<p><strong>Australia Team: </strong>Aaron Finch (c), D'Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, Adam Zampa.</p>


Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai. The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final.

Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai. The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final. Aussies' one-day squad was a part of the dominant home season which featured test and T20 series win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand. They have however made changes to the side that stunned India 2-3 in the last match, as a result, their resurgence began at the world stage. Also read: India-Australia ODI clash — I do not support people comparing players, says Kohli David Warner and Steven Smith's return has galvanised the side, whereas Marus Labu-Shane has been given the chance to continue his incredible red-ball form in the short format. Captain Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey, Ashton Turner, and Darcy Short are featured with a new look in the middle order. While the bowling is spearheaded by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Stark, and leg spinner Adam Zampa. India made its biggest decision that this series will be a personnel choice at the top of the order. Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul were believed to be opening slots with Rohit Sharma. But captain Virat Kohli sprung a surprise on the eve of the match by suggesting all three could play and he could slip down to number 4. BCCI player of the year Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Shami lead a formidable pace attack that contains Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur in support. While Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja will be vying for two slots in the starting eleven. The match will start at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 14. India Team: Virat Kohli (c),Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul,Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami. Australia Team: Aaron Finch (c), D'Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies

<p>The economic slowdown has a huge impact on the employment rate as nearly 1.6 million fewer jobs in the financial year 2020 compared to 8.97 million fresh jobs in 2019.</p>

<p>According to research conducted by SBI- Ecowarp, there is a decline in remittances in a few states like Assam and Rajasthan, reflecting downsizing of contractual labourers.</p>

<p>"In FY19, India had created 8.97 million new payrolls as per the EPFO data. In FY20, as per current projected this number could be at least 1.58 million lower," the report said.</p>

<p>The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) data covers low paid jobs as the salary is capped at Rs 15,000 per month. As per the calculation in April- October 2019, the net new payroll was 4.31 million which comes out to be 7.39 million for FY20.</p>

<p>The data doesn't cover government jobs, state government jobs and private jobs, such data have moved to National Pension Scheme, which began in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Interestingly, even in the NPS category, state and central government are supposed to create close to 39,000 jobs less in FY20 as per current trends," the report said.</p>

<p>A sample of data shows that there's a decline in remittances in states like Assam, Bihar, Rajasthan, orisha, and UP.</p>

<p>"The delay in resolution of cases under bankruptcy proceedings may have prompted companies to downsize their contractual labourers," it said.</p>

<p>Migration has been an important livelihood for the poor and non-poor of the country in the last years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People from agriculture and industries are migrating to more developed states in search of job openings. As a result of unequal growth people from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan are moving to states like Punjab, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.</p>

<p>New Delhi is one of the famous places amongst the migrants due to high job opportunities, the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These migrants have been making significant financial contributions to their families in their places of origin," it said.</p>

<p>The report further stated that in the last five years, the overall productivity growth has remained relatively stagnant between 9.4 per cent to 9.9 per cent.</p>

<p>This slow growth in productivity manifests in low wage growth, it said.</p>

<p>It also cautioned the policymakers of such slower productivity growth as it could cause over-borrowing by corporations and households and this can create a big risk to economies and fiscal systems.<br />
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The economic slowdown has a huge impact on the employment rate as nearly 1.6 million fewer jobs in the financial year 2020 compared to 8.97 million fresh jobs in 2019.

The economic slowdown has a huge impact on the employment rate as nearly 1.6 million fewer jobs in the financial year 2020 compared to 8.97 million fresh jobs in 2019. According to research conducted by SBI- Ecowarp, there is a decline in remittances in a few states like Assam and Rajasthan, reflecting downsizing of contractual labourers. "In FY19, India had created 8.97 million new payrolls as per the EPFO data. In FY20, as per current projected this number could be at least 1.58 million lower," the report said. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) data covers low paid jobs as the salary is capped at Rs 15,000 per month. As per the calculation in April- October 2019, the net new payroll was 4.31 million which comes out to be 7.39 million for FY20. The data doesn't cover government jobs, state government jobs and private jobs, such data have moved to National Pension Scheme, which began in 2014. "Interestingly, even in the NPS category, state and central government are supposed to create close to 39,000 jobs less in FY20 as per current trends," the report said. A sample of data shows that there's a decline in remittances in states like Assam, Bihar, Rajasthan, orisha, and UP. "The delay in resolution of cases under bankruptcy proceedings may have prompted companies to downsize their contractual labourers," it said. Migration has been an important livelihood for the poor and non-poor of the country in the last years. People from agriculture and industries are migrating to more developed states in search of job openings. As a result of unequal growth people from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan are moving to states like Punjab, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. New Delhi is one of the famous places amongst the migrants due to high job opportunities, the report said. "These migrants have been making significant financial contributions to their families in their places of origin," it said. The report further stated that in the last five years, the overall productivity growth has remained relatively stagnant between 9.4 per cent to 9.9 per cent. This slow growth in productivity manifests in low wage growth, it said. It also cautioned the policymakers of such slower productivity growth as it could cause over-borrowing by corporations and households and this can create a big risk to economies and fiscal systems. (With inputs from agencies)

Financial year 2020 to see fewer jobs compared to 2019: SBI report

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2019-key-takeaways-announced-by-nirmala-sitharaman-in-parliament-233179">Union Budget</a> 2020 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the first phase of the budget session will be held from January 31 to February 11.</p>

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<p>The second phase of the budget session will begin from March 2 and will go on till April 3.</p>

<p>Some of the measures included the introduction of 100 per cent FDI in insurance intermediaries. 1 crore loans for MSMEs in 59 minutes, among other features.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the budget 2019 and said that it had "given hopes to the country".</p>

<p>"It testifies that the path we are on is right and that we will reach our target," PM Modi said, adding that the budget will help facilitate the creation of 'New India'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2019-key-takeaways-announced-by-nirmala-sitharaman-in-parliament-233179">Key takeaways announced by Nirmala Sitharaman in budget 2019</a></strong></p>

<p>"The middle class will progress with this budget, development work will expedite even more. The tax structure will simply and infrastructure will modernise," PM Modi had said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sitharaman will be closely watched with her pronouncements this budget. She is will be expected to come with measures that would drive the economy towards growth and bolster the equilibrium between consumption and investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement of cuts in corporate tax and interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India last year didn't bring in much relief.</p>

<p>Sitharaman will be closely watched with her pronouncements this budget. She is will be expected to come with measures that would drive the economy towards growth and bolster the equilibrium between consumption and investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement of cuts in corporate tax and interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India last year didn't bring in much relief.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as per a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-bank-pegs-indias-growth-at-5-in-financial-year-2020-projects-recovery-next-year-273104">World Bank report</a>, India's growth is projected at five per cent in the current financial year 2019-20 which is set to recover to 5.8 per cent in the following fiscal year.<br />
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Union Budget 2020 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, news agency ANI reported. As per reports, the first phase of the budget session will be held from January 31 to February 11.

Union Budget 2020 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, news agency ANI reported. As per reports, the first phase of the budget session will be held from January 31 to February 11. Sources: First part of budget session to be held from January 31 to February 11. Budget to be presented on February 1. Second phase of budget session to be held from March 2 to April 3. pic.twitter.com/5LlUQ1gZoE — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2020 × The second phase of the budget session will begin from March 2 and will go on till April 3. Some of the measures included the introduction of 100 per cent FDI in insurance intermediaries. 1 crore loans for MSMEs in 59 minutes, among other features. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the budget 2019 and said that it had "given hopes to the country". "It testifies that the path we are on is right and that we will reach our target," PM Modi said, adding that the budget will help facilitate the creation of 'New India'. Also read: Key takeaways announced by Nirmala Sitharaman in budget 2019 "The middle class will progress with this budget, development work will expedite even more. The tax structure will simply and infrastructure will modernise," PM Modi had said. Sitharaman will be closely watched with her pronouncements this budget. She is will be expected to come with measures that would drive the economy towards growth and bolster the equilibrium between consumption and investment. The announcement of cuts in corporate tax and interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India last year didn't bring in much relief. Sitharaman will be closely watched with her pronouncements this budget. She is will be expected to come with measures that would drive the economy towards growth and bolster the equilibrium between consumption and investment. The announcement of cuts in corporate tax and interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India last year didn't bring in much relief. Meanwhile, as per a World Bank report, India's growth is projected at five per cent in the current financial year 2019-20 which is set to recover to 5.8 per cent in the following fiscal year.

Union Budget 2020 to be presented on February 1

<p>After making news the entire 2019 with her relationship stories of divorce battle and more, pop star Miley Cyrus is now ready for a fresh start.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The singer posted a new set of photos and captioned it, New hair. New year. NEW MUSIC." The picture features her new haircut that makes her look visibly different. She can be seen lounging in a white shirt, blue jeans, black boots and sunglasses -- something that we have often seen her wearing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year, Miley released a slew of songs including ‘Slide Away’ and her EP She is Coming featuring ‘Mothers’ Daughter’.&nbsp;</p>


After making news the entire 2019 with her relationship stories of divorce battle and more, pop star Miley Cyrus is now ready for a fresh start. The singer posted a new set of photos and captioned it, New hair.

After making news the entire 2019 with her relationship stories of divorce battle and more, pop star Miley Cyrus is now ready for a fresh start. The singer posted a new set of photos and captioned it, New hair. New year. NEW MUSIC." The picture features her new haircut that makes her look visibly different. She can be seen lounging in a white shirt, blue jeans, black boots and sunglasses -- something that we have often seen her wearing. See the photo: New hair. New year. NEW MUSIC. 💀 pic.twitter.com/Fpi7cauqie — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) January 6, 2020 × Last year, Miley released a slew of songs including ‘Slide Away’ and her EP She is Coming featuring ‘Mothers’ Daughter’.

Miley Cyrus is back in news with new hair and new music in 2020

From Lady Gaga to Adele, from Katie Holmes to Miley Cyrus, have a look at the celebrity splits and divorces of 2019.

A look at the celebrity splits and divorces of 2019

New Year 2020:  From Trump to Trudeau - Wishes pour in from world leaders

<p>Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a complete ban in 2021 to reduce waste and debris in the sea.</p>

<p>Public awareness of the risk to animals and the environment from such waste was raised last year in a series of incidents where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dead-deer-found-in-thailand-with-7kg-of-plastic-in-stomach-264945">animals including a deer</a> and a baby dugong were found dead with plastics in their digestive systems.</p>

<p>"Thailand was ranked sixth among the world's top countries that dumps waste into the sea," Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-Archa told reporters on Wednesday after handing out reusable bags to the public.</p>

<p>"During the past five months, we were down to 10th ... thanks to the cooperation of the Thai people."</p>

<p>The ministry says the country reduced the use of plastic bags by 2 billion, or about 5,765 tonnes last year, in the first phase of campaign to encourage consumers’ voluntarily refusal of plastic bags from stores.</p>

<p>"At first, I was not used to it (bringing shopping bags) because sometimes I just came bare hands and forgot about it. When I remember, I will carry it along," said one shopper, Supanee Burut-thong.</p>

<p>Varawut said the most challenging aspect would be the last 40 per cent&nbsp;of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-lauds-scuba-divers-for-cleaning-plastic-waste-from-deep-sea-264182">plastic bag</a> used at fresh markets and in rural areas.</p>

<p>"It's not going to be easy to change the way of thinking and behaviour of those people," he said.</p>


Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a complete ban in 2021 to reduce waste and debris in the sea.

Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a complete ban in 2021 to reduce waste and debris in the sea. Public awareness of the risk to animals and the environment from such waste was raised last year in a series of incidents where animals including a deer and a baby dugong were found dead with plastics in their digestive systems. "Thailand was ranked sixth among the world's top countries that dumps waste into the sea," Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-Archa told reporters on Wednesday after handing out reusable bags to the public. "During the past five months, we were down to 10th ... thanks to the cooperation of the Thai people." The ministry says the country reduced the use of plastic bags by 2 billion, or about 5,765 tonnes last year, in the first phase of campaign to encourage consumers’ voluntarily refusal of plastic bags from stores. "At first, I was not used to it (bringing shopping bags) because sometimes I just came bare hands and forgot about it. When I remember, I will carry it along," said one shopper, Supanee Burut-thong. Varawut said the most challenging aspect would be the last 40 per cent of plastic bag used at fresh markets and in rural areas. "It's not going to be easy to change the way of thinking and behaviour of those people," he said.

Thailand ushers 2020 with ban on plastic bags

<p>As the world rings in the New Year, UNICEF has released a report on the number of newborns on the New Year's day in India.</p>

<p>According to the report, over 67,000 babies will be born in India on the New Year's day in India which would account for 17 per cent per cent of the estimated 392,078 babies to be born across the globe on today.</p>

<p>For the year 2020, the UNICEF's focus is to get nations to invest in health workers "with the know-how and equipment to save every newborn," the official release stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, Fiji would be the first country to bring 2020's first newborns in the world while the United States will be the last such nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While around 67,385 babies are expected to be born on the first day of the year in India, China will see around 46,299 newborns on the New Year's day followed by Nigeria (26,039), Pakistan (16,787), Indonesia (13,020) and the US (10,452).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) celebrates the New Year's Day each year and marks it as an auspicious day for childbirth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year's list looks somewhat similar to the one that came out last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report released on December 31, 2018, <a href="wionews.com/india-news/tiny-revellers-over-3-lakh-babies-to-be-born-on-new-years-day-across-globe-around-70000-in-india-alone-187655">India topped the list on newborns on New Year's day</a>&nbsp;last year with the highest number of births on January 1, 2018 at 69,944 babies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The list had China at the second spot with 44,940 babies, followed by Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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As the world rings in the New Year, UNICEF has released a report on the number of newborns on the New Year's day in India. According to the report, over 67,000 babies will be born in India on the New Year's day in India which would account for 17 per cent per cent of the estimated 392,078 babies to be born across the globe on today.

As the world rings in the New Year, UNICEF has released a report on the number of newborns on the New Year's day in India. According to the report, over 67,000 babies will be born in India on the New Year's day in India which would account for 17 per cent per cent of the estimated 392,078 babies to be born across the globe on today. For the year 2020, the UNICEF's focus is to get nations to invest in health workers "with the know-how and equipment to save every newborn," the official release stated. As per the report, Fiji would be the first country to bring 2020's first newborns in the world while the United States will be the last such nation. While around 67,385 babies are expected to be born on the first day of the year in India, China will see around 46,299 newborns on the New Year's day followed by Nigeria (26,039), Pakistan (16,787), Indonesia (13,020) and the US (10,452). The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) celebrates the New Year's Day each year and marks it as an auspicious day for childbirth. This year's list looks somewhat similar to the one that came out last year. As per the report released on December 31, 2018, India topped the list on newborns on New Year's day last year with the highest number of births on January 1, 2018 at 69,944 babies. The list had China at the second spot with 44,940 babies, followed by Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United States.

Tiny revellers: Over 67,000 babies to be born on New Year’s day in India 

People across India rang in the New Year 2020 with fireworks, dance, music, and prayers as the clock struck midnight on Wednesday (January 01).

India rings in 2020 with fireworks, revelry, and prayers

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pope-francis-gets-pulled-by-woman-frees-himself-from-her-grasp-271404">Pope Francis</a>, in his first message of the new year, denounced on Wednesday the use and abuse of women in modern society and called for an end to the exploitation of the female body.</p>

<p>Speaking in a packed St&nbsp;Peter's Basilica, the pope also defended women's rights to migrate in search of a better future for their children and condemned those who only thought about economic growth rather than the well-being of others.</p>

<p>"All violence inflicted on women is a desecration of God," the pope said in his homily.</p>

<p>"How often is a woman's body sacrificed on the profane altar of advertising, profit, pornography, exploited as a surface to be used," he said, adding that the female body "must be freed from consumerism, it must be respected and honoured."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pope-francis-gets-pulled-by-woman-frees-himself-from-her-grasp-271404">Watch: Furious Pope Francis frees himself from woman's grasp after being pulled abruptly</a></p>

<p>The pope has regularly sought to defend women's rights during his pontificate and in April told the Roman Catholic Church it had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women.</p>

<p>"We can understand our level of humanity by the way we treat a woman's body," he said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>He also used his homily to address another theme close to his heart, immigration, saying women who moved abroad to provide for their children should be honoured and not scorned.</p>

<p>"Today even motherhood is humiliated because the only growth that interests us is economic growth," he said.</p>

<p>"There are mothers, who risk perilous journeys to desperately try to give the fruit of the womb a better future and are judged to be redundant by people whose bellies are full of things, but whose hearts are empty of love."</p>


Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year, denounced on Wednesday the use and abuse of women in modern society and called for an end to the exploitation of the female body.

Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year, denounced on Wednesday the use and abuse of women in modern society and called for an end to the exploitation of the female body. Speaking in a packed St Peter's Basilica, the pope also defended women's rights to migrate in search of a better future for their children and condemned those who only thought about economic growth rather than the well-being of others. "All violence inflicted on women is a desecration of God," the pope said in his homily. "How often is a woman's body sacrificed on the profane altar of advertising, profit, pornography, exploited as a surface to be used," he said, adding that the female body "must be freed from consumerism, it must be respected and honoured." Watch: Furious Pope Francis frees himself from woman's grasp after being pulled abruptly The pope has regularly sought to defend women's rights during his pontificate and in April told the Roman Catholic Church it had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women. "We can understand our level of humanity by the way we treat a woman's body," he said on Wednesday. He also used his homily to address another theme close to his heart, immigration, saying women who moved abroad to provide for their children should be honoured and not scorned. "Today even motherhood is humiliated because the only growth that interests us is economic growth," he said. "There are mothers, who risk perilous journeys to desperately try to give the fruit of the womb a better future and are judged to be redundant by people whose bellies are full of things, but whose hearts are empty of love."

Pope Francis decries violence against women in New Year speech

As 2019 is coming to end, we bring to you celebrity weddings of 2019. Have a look at it!

A look at the celebrity weddings of 2019

2019 has ended and it's new year now, we bring to you list of celebrity babies born in 2019. Have a look at it!

A look at the births of celebrity babies in 2019

<p>It's difficult to define the year gone by because so much happened - climate activism, climate inactivity, climate denial. Protests against the establishment, heads of states making nuclear threats, gun violence, antisemitism, racism, violence against gender minorities, an impeachment trial at the United States, a trade war between two of the largest economies, the world's largest democracy re-electing the incumbent party and Prime minister.</p>

<p>First - everywhere, from Iran to India, from the United States to Russia, from China to France, the next generation is spearheading protests against the status quo. But more importantly, the young want immediate, radical change and they will use all the tools at their disposal to make themselves heard</p>

<p>Two - world leaders must understand that they should practice what they preach. It's all good to speak about the gravity of climate change or the need to eradicate poverty. But action must follow words.</p>

<p>Three - technology is the next battleground. The US-China trade war has many layers, but at the heart of it, the US wants to undercut China's dominance in the tech space - an area which the US led for a very long time. Be it the meddling of elections, the spying of countries, the alteration of public behaviours, surveillance - technology is simultaneously the boon and the bane.</p>

<p>Four, globalism is the need of the hour. Globalisation has been under attack. For instance, the Sri Lanka easter terror attacks could have been avoided had Sri Lanka used the intelligence provided by India.Hate and terrorism can only be defeated when countries work together.</p>

<p>Five - leaders must watch what they say. The head of state of the world's fastest-growing nuclear stockpiles, Imran Khan, kept making nuclear threats against India. The US President has called most international leaders 'names'. Canada's Justin Trudeau's liberal image took a beating with few black-face images.</p>

<p>Six - leave matters of faith alone. Xinjiang is a good example of a government meddling in religion. Such decisions must be challenged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seven - Listen to the people. Most protests in 2019 happened because of the inability to understand the public view.<br />
if leaders across the world were to learn one lesson from 2019, it will be this, listen to the public voice.</p>

<p>Eight - the butterfly effect is real. The US-China trade war hurt every economy. One country's decision on commodities like onion prices led to a shortage in other countries. If the global economy has to be fixed, all countries must come together.</p>

<p>Nine - impossible can be achieved. 2019 is the year when an athlete clocked record time in a marathon. The year when a tennis superstar returned from injuries and saved match points to win a Wimbledon final.</p>

<p>The year of many improbable achievements, milestones and revival stories.</p>

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It's difficult to define the year gone by because so much happened - climate activism, climate inactivity, climate denial. Protests against the establishment, heads of states making nuclear threats, gun violence, antisemitism, racism, violence against gender minorities, an impeachment trial at the United States, a trade war between two of the largest economies, the world's largest democracy re-electing the incumbent party and Prime minister.

It's difficult to define the year gone by because so much happened - climate activism, climate inactivity, climate denial. Protests against the establishment, heads of states making nuclear threats, gun violence, antisemitism, racism, violence against gender minorities, an impeachment trial at the United States, a trade war between two of the largest economies, the world's largest democracy re-electing the incumbent party and Prime minister. First - everywhere, from Iran to India, from the United States to Russia, from China to France, the next generation is spearheading protests against the status quo. But more importantly, the young want immediate, radical change and they will use all the tools at their disposal to make themselves heard Two - world leaders must understand that they should practice what they preach. It's all good to speak about the gravity of climate change or the need to eradicate poverty. But action must follow words. Three - technology is the next battleground. The US-China trade war has many layers, but at the heart of it, the US wants to undercut China's dominance in the tech space - an area which the US led for a very long time. Be it the meddling of elections, the spying of countries, the alteration of public behaviours, surveillance - technology is simultaneously the boon and the bane. Four, globalism is the need of the hour. Globalisation has been under attack. For instance, the Sri Lanka easter terror attacks could have been avoided had Sri Lanka used the intelligence provided by India.Hate and terrorism can only be defeated when countries work together. Five - leaders must watch what they say. The head of state of the world's fastest-growing nuclear stockpiles, Imran Khan, kept making nuclear threats against India. The US President has called most international leaders 'names'. Canada's Justin Trudeau's liberal image took a beating with few black-face images. Six - leave matters of faith alone. Xinjiang is a good example of a government meddling in religion. Such decisions must be challenged. Seven - Listen to the people. Most protests in 2019 happened because of the inability to understand the public view. if leaders across the world were to learn one lesson from 2019, it will be this, listen to the public voice. Eight - the butterfly effect is real. The US-China trade war hurt every economy. One country's decision on commodities like onion prices led to a shortage in other countries. If the global economy has to be fixed, all countries must come together. Nine - impossible can be achieved. 2019 is the year when an athlete clocked record time in a marathon. The year when a tennis superstar returned from injuries and saved match points to win a Wimbledon final. The year of many improbable achievements, milestones and revival stories. (Disclaimer: WION Edit is the channel's take on the big events of the world)

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