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Doomsday Clock moved to just 2 mins to 'apocalypse'

25-Jan-2018

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Doomsday Clock pushed forward by 30 seconds.

Now just two minutes before midnight.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) said the world was becoming "more dangerous".

Now nearest the apocalypse it has been since 1953.

Weakening of institutions around the world was another major concern.

Last year, the clock was also moved forward by 30 seconds.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS)

Nonprofit organization concerning science and global security issues.

Rachel Bronson

President and CEO of Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

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