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Pictures of the year 2020

Pictures of the year 2020

Our top news photography from the past year.

Our pandemic-hit world as seen from above

Our pandemic-hit world as seen from above

Scenes from above around the world amid the coronavirus.

Hurricane Iota smashes into Central America

Hurricane Iota smashes into Central America

Unleashing torrential floods even as it weakened, Storm Iota churned through Central America, causing swollen rivers to burst their banks, flipping roofs onto streets and killing several people across the region.

Protesters block A49 highway construction in German forest

Protesters block A49 highway construction in German forest

Demonstrators protest against the destruction of a forest to build the A49 motorway extension near Stadtallendorf, Germany.

People in U.S. politics who have tested positive for COVID-19

People in U.S. politics who have tested positive for COVID-19

Notable American political figures who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Thai protesters use inflatable ducks against water cannons

Thai protesters use inflatable ducks against water cannons

Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters marching on parliament in the most violent confrontation since a youth-led protest movement emerged in July.

World races to contain pandemic as cases surge

World races to contain pandemic as cases surge

Scenes from the frontlines of the global effort to contain the COVID outbreak as cases spike.

America's coast-to-coast COVID surge continues

America's coast-to-coast COVID surge continues

As total U.S. infections crossed the 11 million mark - just over a week after hitting 10 million - states across the nation reimposed restrictions to stem the resurgent virus that is straining many healthcare systems.

Deadly deluge in Philippines after Typhoon Vamco

Deadly deluge in Philippines after Typhoon Vamco

The death toll climbs from Typhoon Vamco, the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, while many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four decades.

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