The year that seemed to drag on forever is finally coming to an end.
Tag: New Year
Welcoming a New Year at an Ancient Festival in Pakistan
Chawmos, a festival of Pakistan’s tiny Kalash community, is a portrait in contrasts: solemn ritual and joyous dancing, gender segregation and public flirtation, togetherness and isolation.
New Year’s Eve Playlist From Around the World
This year finally coming to an end is reason enough to celebrate a bit. Even if you had to stay home, your music can travel the world.
Germany Locks Down Ahead of Christmas as Coronavirus Deaths Rise
Stores and schools will be closed, and public and private meetings will be restricted over the holidays, in an effort to bring down coronavirus infections and deaths.
Germany Locks Down Ahead of Christmas as Coronavirus Deaths Rise
Stores and schools will be closed, and public and private meetings will be restricted over the holidays, in an effort to bring down coronavirus infections and deaths.
Israel to Celebrate Jewish New Year Under a Second Lockdown
Citizens will be confined to within 500 meters of their homes for at least three weeks in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Strike Australia Residents Hit by Brushfires
A double disaster unlike anything the country has seen before is raising concerns about victims’ mental health and safety.
Deadly Flash Floods in Indonesia’s Capital Leave Thousands Homeless
At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began.
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.
Macron Stands by Contested Pension Plan, Despite Pressure From Marathon Strike
In his annual New Year’s Eve speech, President Emmanuel Macron of France hinted there could be changes to his plan, though he insisted “fear shouldn’t mean inaction.”