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  Covid, BLM protests and the election: America's year in pictures

  

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  From the pandemic, to the death of George Floyd, to America’s presidential elections, 2020 has been a year of distress – with moments of hope and endurance. These were some of the images that stood out Continue reading...

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  Trump's comment 'this is a great day' for George Floyd draws immediate outrage – live

  

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