World News Briefs -- January 1, 2020

DW: New Year's 2020 around the world: As it happened

People across the globe have not just rung in a new year, but a new decade. Germany has joined the world in welcoming 2020. DW tracked the New Year's festivities live.

— Germany and the rest of Europe have welcomed 2020

— Sydney, Australia renowned fireworks show went ahead despite controversy over wildfires

— NYE protests disrupted festivities in Hong Kong, India and Lebanon

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MIDDLE EAST

Protesters leave US embassy compound in Baghdad.

US embassy attack: Trump threatens Iran over violent protest in Iraq.

Iran rejects US accusation of being behind Baghdad protests.

State Department: US ambassador to Iraq will return to Baghdad.

Iraq anti-govt protesters say US-Iran tensions won't derail rallies.

Yemen's southern separatists pull out of Riyadh agreement committees.

Fatah supporters hold rare Gaza rally.

Ghosn met Lebanese president after fleeing Japan: sources.

Netanyahu says he’ll seek immunity from prosecution in corruption cases.

ASIA

North Korea's leader promises 'new strategic weapon,' leaves room for talks.

Kim Jong Un: North Korea ending test moratoriums.

Dozens of Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attack.

Hong Kong protesters vow to 'keep fighting' in New Year's Day march.

Indonesia rejects China's claims over South China Sea.

Taiwan rejects Hong Kong model for unity with China.

China to cut reserve ratio by 50 basis points from Jan. 6. China cuts banks' reserve ratios again, frees up $115 billion to spur economy.

Death toll rises as bushfires spread across Australia.

India approves third moon mission, months after landing failure.

Floods in Indonesia's capital kill 9 people and force thousands to evacuate.

AFRICA

Africa starts 2020 battling extremism, Ebola and hunger.

Somali army kills 20 al-Shabab militants in southern region.

Arab League warns against 'foreign interference' in Libya.

Guinea-Bissau opposition chief wins presidential election.

Central African Republic: UN steps in for peace efforts. C.Africa authorities and UN vow to disarm flashpoint district.

Mauritania's new president sets down his mark in volatile country.

Angola hits ex-leader dos Santos's daughter with asset freeze. Angolan ex-president's family in crosshairs of anti-graft probe.

South African Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma faces corruption inquiry.

EUROPE

Climate change, Brexit divorce: EU faces challenges in 2020.

In New Year’s Eve speech, Macron hopes for 'quick compromise' with unions on pension reform. Macron’s new year address falls flat as pension row deepens.

Numerous cars TORCHED during New Year’s Eve mayhem in Strasbourg, France (VIDEOS).

Let's get Brexit done and end division in 2020, Johnson tells Britons.

Western Balkans left 'betrayed' by EU over membership talks.

Russian companies divert oil from Belarus amidst deal impasse.

Minsk discusses with NATO possibility of joint peacekeeping exercises.

Russia, Ukraine sign gas transit deal ahead of deadline.

Bosnia indicts Serb army general over Srebrenica genocide.

Huge rise in number of people trying to cross Channel to UK by sea.

Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott.

Pope Francis apologises for 'bad example' of slapping arm of pilgrim who tugged him.

AMERICAS

Noisy countdown to 2020 as revelers party at Crossroads of the World.

Trump says happy to have a trial in the Senate, but he does not really care.

Pompeo postpones Ukraine trip after attack on US embassy in Iraq.

Top Foreign Relations Democrat calls for explanation of security failure at US Embassy in Iraq.

US Federal debt up more than $10 trillion in 2010s.

Security tight, Jews gather at MetLife stadium in New Jersey for religious event.

Year-end violence highlights danger of worshipping.

Sixteen inmates killed in Mexico prison fight.

Mexico president says “El Chapo” had same power as president.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

‘Jihadi Jack’ married into ‘top ISIS family’, says Ex-British sniper – report.

AFRICOM airstrikes take out four al-Shabab militants.

AFRICOM ends 2019 with record number of strikes in Somalia.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks close out best year since 2013; S&P 500 soars 28.9%.

Global markets end 2019 with healthy gains.

Exclusive: Airbus beats goal with 863 jet deliveries in 2019, ousts Boeing from top spot.


Donald Trump ‘may use China trip to push for more concessions in further trade war deal’.

Nissan ex-head Carlos Ghosn flees to Lebanon from Japan.

Huawei says 'survival' is its priority in 2020, after US blacklisting.

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