Weeks of relative calm ended on Wednesday, as people marched in large numbers and the police deployed tear gas and pepper spray.
Tag: New Year
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.”
Throw a Dish. Don’t Eat Lobster. What Are Your New Year’s Superstitions?
Across the world, there are many ways to ensure good luck: a kiss at midnight. A bowl of black-eyed peas, rice and pork. And, of course, swinging a flaming ball of fire to ward off evil.
New Year’s Eve 2020: Pictures From Around the World
Confetti is flying as the new year makes its way across the globe.
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.
Amid Balmy Winter, Moscow Trucked in Heaps of Fake Snow. A Blizzard Ensued.
Lacking snow to complete the holiday atmosphere, Moscow bought fake snow from skating rinks. “It will all create a festive mood, I am sure,” one Muscovite said.
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.
A 7-Eleven in Japan Might Close for a Day. Yes, That’s a Big Deal.
In a dispute captivating a country of workaholics, Mitoshi Matsumoto says the company is threatening to rescind his franchise after he complained about draconian work hours.
Missing Flowers and Bitter Politics Put a Damper on Afghan Nowruz Party
Nothing ever completely stops the sprawling Persian New Year party in Mazar-i-Sharif. But fears of factional violence cast a chill on the revelry this year.
German Man Is Suspected of Attacking Foreigners, Using Car as Weapon
A 50-year-old man repeatedly drove into people celebrating the New Year intending to “kill foreigners,” German authorities said. Four people were hurt, one seriously.