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November 2019
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This year's coverage included these topics:
- News:
e.g. climate change protests, Syria civil war, Syria civil war, Syria/Turkey Conflict, Venezuela crisis, Donald J. Trump Administration, Europe migration crisis, Britain: Brexit, Theresa May resigns/ Boris Johnson appointed Prime Minister, Fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, Ebola Crisis in Congo, G7 Summit in Biarritz, G20 Summit in Osaka, Sudan crisis, Protests in: Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, China Hong Kong, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen Civil War, Elections: Argentina, Bolivia, India, Israel, Spain, United Kingdom, and European Parliament elections, and Regional elections in Russia, France Yellow Vests / Gilets Jaunes protests, North Korea - United States Summit in Hanoi, UN Climate Change Conference COP25, Australia heat wave & bushfires, Carlos Ghosn, Brazil Brumadinho dam collapse, terrorist attack in Nairobi, Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks, Tunis bombings, Tlahuelilpan Pipeline Explosion, Same Sex Marriage in Taiwan, earthquakes in Albania and California, Cyclone Idai, White Island volcano eruption, Danube boat accident, floods in Venice and Australia, Christchurch Mosque shooting, Poway Synagogue shooting, Virginia Beach shooting, Gaza–Israel clashes.
- Sports:
e.g. Rugby World Cup, WTA Finals, World Para Athletics Championships, FIFA Club World Cup, Men's and Women's Handball World Championship, Ice Hockey World Championship, Four Hills Ski Jumping tournament, Road Cycling World Championships, UEFA Nations League, IAAF World Championships in Doha, FIFA Women's World Cup, FINA World Championships, FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, Alpine Skiing World Cup, Rally Dakar, Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Formula One Grand Prix, Golf Majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open Championships, The Open Championship, NFL Super Bowl LIII, Moto GP, UEFA Champions League, Tour de France, NBA basketball, NFL American Football, Winter Sport World Cups, Tennis Grand Slams: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, ATP World Tour Finals.
- Arts, Culture and Entertainment:
e.g. Prix de Lausanne, 76th Venice International Film Festival, Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Royal Tour of South Africa, Easter Celebrations, Japan’s New Emperor, Kumbh Mela Festival, carnival, MET Gala Ball, Nobel prizes, Hajj, Art Basel, Emmys, Oscars, Eurovision Song Contest, Cannes Film Festival, SAG Screen Actors Guild Awards, Prince Charles Visit to Cuba, Grammys, Venice Biennale, San Fermin / Pamplona Bull Run, Pride Parade marches, Fashion Weeks, Award Ceremonies, Music Festivals, Film Festivals.

A man recovers a computer monitor from the dumpsite of Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana, 12 November 2019. The Agbogbloshie dump is considered the biggest electronic trash dump in the African continent, where the electronic trash arrives from all over the world, mainly from Europe and the US. According to the International Recycling Office, the world will generate 53.9 tons of electronic waste by 2025 if the production continues until now, which means a 3 per cent increase per year of electronic trash. The COP25 World Climate Change Conference is taking place from 02 to 13 December 2019 in Madrid, Spain under the motto 'Time to Act'. EPA-EFE/A. CARRASCO RAGEL

A general view of race 4, The Macca's Run, during the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 05 November 2019. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Iraqi protesters ride a tuk-tuk during clashes with protesters and riot police forces near al-Ahrar bridge (The Freemen Bridge) in central Baghdad, Iraq, 04 November 2019. Media reports state that the Iraqi security forces killed at least five demonstrators in Baghdad and wounded others, when the anti-government protesters attempted to across the al Ahrar Bridge, near the Iraqi radio and television building. EPA-EFE/MURTAJA LATEEF

The foot of a malnourished baby as it lies in an incubator at the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Sana'a, Yemen, 19 November 2019. According to reports, at least one in three children in war-ridden Yemen is at risk of acute malnutrition as a result of the prolonged conflict between the Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthi forces since 2015. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB

US theater performer Billy Porter arrives for the GQ Men of the Year 2019 awards show in Berlin, Germany, 07 November 2019. The international monthly men's magazine GQ presented the award to personalities from the show and music businesses as well as society, sport, politics, culture and fashion. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

A suspected knife attacker (C) is apprehended by other men outside Cityplaza mall in Hong Kong, China, 03 November 2019. At least four people were injured during an attack when a man drew a knife during a political argument with a group of people at the Cityplaza mall. EPA-EFE/STR ATTENTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT

East Germany-made Trabant cars cross the former East German-West German borderline in Moedlareuth, Germany, 09 November 2019. Border barriers of the German Democratic Republic had divided village Moedlareuth from times of erection of the Wall in 1966 up to the days of the so-called Peaceful Revolution in 1989. The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was celebrated on 09 November 2019. EPA-EFE/TIMM SCHAMBERGER

A picture taken with a drone shows protesters lighting up their phones as they gather at Martyrs' Square during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon, 03 November 2019. Protesters demanded the president make parliamentary consultations immediately to facilitate the formation of a new government that replaces the recently resigned cabinet. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

Inter's Lautaro Martinez (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League group F soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, in Dortmund, Germany, 05 November 2019. EPA-EFE/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Rising water levels at San Marco square in Venice, northern Italy, 24 November 2019. Tidal waters returned to Venice just days after the city experienced its worst flooding in more than 50 years. EPA-EFE/ANDREA MEROLA

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales arrives to the International Airport of Mexico City, Mexico, 12 November 2019. Morales, who resigned on 10 November 2019, arrived in Mexico to claim asylum on a plane of the Mexican Air Force that left Bolivia the night before. EPA-EFE/Mario Guzman

US actor Danny DeVito laughs as he receives a prize during the 27th edition of the EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2019 international film festival of the art of cinematography in Torun, Poland, 09 November 2019. The festival runs from 09 to 16 November. EPA-EFE/Tytus Zmijewski POLAND OUT

A close-up view of US President Donald J. Trump's notes as he speaks to the media about the impeachment proceedings as he departs for a tour of an Apple facility in Austin, Texas, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 November 2019. Trump recounted Ambassador Sondland's testimony, repeatedly saying 'I want nothing' in return for aid to Ukraine. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (C) jumps to score for his team during the NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 16 November 2019. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

Two women wearing costumes and make-up participate in the celebration of the 'Muerteadas de Jalapa del Valle', as part of the Day of the Dead festivities, in Oaxaca, Mexico, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/ARTURO VELAZQUEZ

An aerial picture taken with a drone shows the Plaza de Toros bullring during a tennis exhibition match between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Germany's Alexander Zvererv, in Mexico City, Mexico, 23 November 2019. EPA-EFE/Madla Hartz

A woman takes part in a demonstration against all kinds of violence towards women in Brussels, Belgium, 24 November 2019, on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. According to media reports, more than 10,000 marched through the streets of Brussels. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ

Flamingos bask under the morning sun in their lake enclosure at the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore, 27 November 2019. The park was opened in 1971 and houses over 400 species of birds. EPA-EFE/WALLACE WOON

Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov arrives for his speech as he receives the Sakharov Prize 2018 for Freedom at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 26 November 2019. Sentsov was arrested in Crimea by the Russian Federal Security Service on 11 May 2014 and accused of organizing terrorist acts in Crimea. He was released by Russia as part of a prisoner exchange on 07 September 2019. EPA-EFE/PATRICK SEEGER

Sharnie Moran and her 18-month-old daughter Charlotte look on as thick smoke rises from bushfires near Nana Glen, near Coffs Harbour, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. There were more than 50 fires burning around the state of New South Wales, with about half of those uncontained. EPA-EFE/DAN PELED AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

A visitor takes selfies as she lies in a pool of bubbles in the new venue of the Museum of Sweets and Selfies in Budapest, Hungary, 29 November 2019. The museum offers the visitors various, peculiar, often astonishing surroundings where they can take selfies or can be photographed, plus special sweets and cocktails. EPA-EFE/Zoltan Balogh HUNGARY OUT

Spanish humanitarian rescue vessel 'Aita Mari' arrives with 78 rescued migrants onboard at the port of Pozzallo, Sicily island, southern Italy, 26 November 2019. The migrants, 71 men, six women and a child, were transferred to the Pozzallo hot spot, reports state. EPA-EFE/FRANCESCO RUTA

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn holds up redacted documents of secret talks between the UK and US governments over a post-Brexit trade deal during a speech on the National Health Service (NHS) in London, Britain, 27 November 2019. Britons will go to the polls in a general election on 12 December. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN

The Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), or Chi Q'aq, erupts as seen from a campsite on the Acatenango volcano, a popular tourist destination, in Acatenango, Guatemala, 30 November 2019. EPA-EFE/Esteban Biba

Supporters of Brazilian former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C) carry him on their shoulders in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, 09 November 2019. Lula, who was convicted and sentenced to 12 years on charges of corruption and money laundering, was released on 08 November 2019. The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled on 07 November that a defendant could only be jailed after all of their appeals were exhausted. EPA-EFE/Sebastiao Moreira

Pregnant women practice yoga in Hanoi, Vietnam, 03 November 2019. More than 500 pregnant women between 20 and 30 years of age gathered at Quan Ngua Stadium stadium. Yoga has become more and more popular in Vietnam, especially among women, to improve health physically and mentally. EPA-EFE/LUONG THAI LINH

US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland (C) arrives to testify during the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence public hearing on the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald J. Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 20 November 2019. The impeachment inquiry is being led by three congressional committees and was launched following a whistleblower's complaint that alleges US President Trump requested help from the President of Ukraine to investigate a political rival, Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

A mural on a side of a building depicts Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, near Union Square in downtown San Franicsco, California, USA, 12 November 2019. The mural of Thunberg was painted by Argentinian muralist Andres Iglesias, who is also known as Cobre. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Forensic officers examine the crime scene at the London Bridge in London, Britain, 29 November 2019. According to reports, several people have been injured, two fatally, and a male suspect has been shot dead by police at a scene after a stabbing at London Bridge. The incident has been declared as a terror incident by the Police. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

South African captain Siya Kolisi (C-L) and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa (C-R) hold the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

A firefighter works at containing the Maria fire spreading in the hills near Ventura, North West of Los Angeles, California, USA, 01 November 2019. Media reports state that authorities had issued mandatory evacuations for many homes in the region. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT

Models present creations by Macedonian designer Teodora Mitrevska, inspired by the spirit of the former Yugoslavia, in train wagons at the city's main railway station during Skopje's Fashion Weekend, in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI

Firefighters try to rescue a survivor after an earthquake hit Thumane, Albania, 26 November 2019. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit the country on 26 November 2019, leaving at least 50 people dead and 650 injured, reports state. EPA-EFE/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Head coach Jose Mourinho of Tottenham Hotspurs reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in London, Britain, 23 November 2019. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications
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British singer Alice Chater (R) and Australian rapper Iggy Azalea perform during the International Music Award (IMA) 2019 in Berlin, Germany, 22 November 2019. The IMA recognizes the efforts of artists to share their work with a statement independently of the commercial success. EPA-EFE/FELIPE TRUEBA / POOL

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG GP is lifted up while holding the British flag after wining the driver championship and finishing second in the United States Formula One Grand Prix race at the Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas, USA, 03 November 2019. EPA-EFE/LARRY W. SMITH

A young woman cries while being escorted by police officers during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile, 07 November 2019. A proposed increase in the price of metro fares sparked a series of anti-government protests in the country that have left at least 20 people dead. The protestors are demanding improvements in the quality of healthcare, education and general distribution of wealth in Chile. EPA-EFE/ORLANDO BARRIA

Graphics and historic footage are projected onto the East Side Gallery in Berlin, Germany, 03 November 2019. The projections are as part of the preparations for the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that was celebrated on 09 November 2019. EPA-EFE/OMER MESSINGER

People buy television sets at a supermarket during a discount campaign on the eve of the Black Friday, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 28 November 2019. EPA-EFE/Sebastiao Moreira

A general view of Ash Barty (L) of Australia and Kristina Mladenovic of France in action on day 2 of the Fed Cup Final tennis competition between Australia and France at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, 10 November 2019. EPA-EFE/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Police inspect tents during a police operation to clear makeshift camps in the north of Paris, France, early 07 November 2019. During a presentation of the French government's immigration policy on 06 November 2019, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner announced that camps for irregular migrants in Paris were to be evacuated by the end of the year. EPA-EFE/JULIEN DE ROSA

People sit in a flooded bar amid rising water levels in Venice, northern Italy, 17 November 2019. Tidal waters returned to Venice just four days after the city experienced its worst flooding in more than 50 years. EPA-EFE/Andrea Merola

Locals look at a destroyed house after an earthquake in Durres, Albania, 27 November 2019. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit the country on 26 November 2019, leaving at least 50 people dead and 650 injured, reports state. EPA-EFE/VALDRIN XHEMAJ

Visitors are reflected in the acrylic glass pane of a viewing platform on a building as they look at central city's skyline in Tokyo, Japan, 29 November 2019. EPA-EFE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA

Democratic Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Adam Schiff (C) awaits charge d'Affaires at the US embassy in Ukraine Bill Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia George Kent to testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald J. Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 13 November 2019. This is the first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry. The inquiry being led by three congressional committees was launched following a whistleblower's complaint that alleges US President Donald J. Trump requested help from the President of Ukraine to investigate a political rival, Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO