February 2 — Palestinians protested from Sunday, a day after leader Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announced a cut of all ties with Israel and the US, including security co-operation, in response to Washington’s controversial Middle East peace plan that is seen as favouring Israel. The Arab League also rejected US President Donald Trump’s plan (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/2020-01-28-trump-unveils-long-awaited-middle-east-plan/) at the weekend.
February 2 — Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/sport/other-sport/2020-02-02-djokovic-edges-thiem-in-thriller-to-clinch-eighth-australian-open/) crown and reclaim the world No 1 ranking. ..
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