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Added on the 31/12/2019 17:31:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Hong Kong welcomes in the new year with a fireworks display in the city's harbour. IMAGES
Images of police and journalists outside the West Kowloon Law Courts Building, where Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is due to stand trial in the Chinese city on national security charges that could see him jailed for life. IMAGES
New Zealand sees in the year 2020 with a fireworks display in Auckland. IMAGES
A flag-raising ceremony takes place in Hong Kong as China celebrates 70 years of Communist rule with protests expected in the city later in the day. IMAGES
Hong Kong marks the beginning of the Year of the Pig with an annual Chinese New Year parade. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.