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| Jan.7 |
Indonesia |
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Tail of crashed AirAsia plane found |
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 Paris |
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Gunmen shot dead 12 people at satirical magazine 
Map of 10 rue Nicolas-Appert 11th arrondissement of Paris France Eight journalists and two policemen were among the dead. Police issued photos of two suspects, describing them as 'armed and dangerous'
| 3 masked gunmen armed with Kalashnikov rifles, a shotgun, and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher stormed the headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo. They killed 12 people, including Charlie Hebdo staff and two French National police officers, and wounded 11 others
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| Jan.9 |
Paris |
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Charlie Hebdo hunt: Bloody end to sieges |
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Paris |
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Hunt for French terror accomplices |
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| Jan.11 |
Paris |
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Charlie Hebdo: Vast Paris rally for France unity More than 40 world leaders joined the start of the march, linking arms in an act of solidarity. 'Paris is the capital of the world today,' Hollande...
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| Jan.12 |
Northern Nigeria |
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Boko Haram's 'deadliest massacre' reportedly kills 2,000
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| Jan.13 |
Paris |
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New issue Charlie Hebdo published |
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| Jan.15 |
Belgium |
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Belgian anti-terror raid in Verviers leaves two dead |
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| Jan.18 |
 Manila |
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Six million attend outdoor Pope Francis' Mass Pope Francis has celebrated an outdoor Mass in front of unprecedented crowds. That would be a record for a papal event
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| Jan.19 |
Argentina |
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Prosecutor in Jewish center bombing found dead
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| Jan.20 |
Jakarta |
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AirAsia flight QZ8501 'climbed too fast'
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U.S. Congress |
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State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth |
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| Jan.22 |
Yemen |
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Yemen: President resigns as rebels tighten hold
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 Saudi Arabia |
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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died in hospital. He was the fifth of his brothers to take the throne and became king in 2005
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| Jan.23 |
Saudi Arabia |
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New Saudi king promises continuity |
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| Jan.24 |
Donbass |
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Rockets kill 21 in Ukraine city as rebel offensive begins |
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| Jan.25 |
 Athens |
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Greek exit polls suggest Syriza win Two exit polls show anti-austerity Syriza party with a 12.5 percentage point lead over nearest party, New Demoracy, in Greece's general elec...
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| Jan.27 |
Poland |
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On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets
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New York |
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US admits snow forecast errors |
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| Jan.28 |
Northern Israel |
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Three killed as Israel and Hezbollah clash on border |
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| Jan.29 |
Mexico |
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Mexico City gas truck explodes near maternity hospital |
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| Jan.31 |
ISIS |
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ISIS: Japanese hostage beheaded
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| Feb.1 |
Arizona |
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Patriots beat the Seahawks in dramatic Super Bowl finale |
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| Feb.3 |
Jordan |
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Jordan executes convicted jihadists after pilot's death |
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 Taiwan |
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35 dead as plane crashes into Taiwan river A plane belonging to Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways has crash-landed. Ten people were injured. More than 50 people were onboard
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| Feb.8 |
Cairo |
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Egypt Cairo football clashes leave at least 22 dead
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| Feb.12 |
 Belarus |
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Ukraine ceasefire deal reached Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a cease-fire agreement for eastern Ukraine had been reached, bringing an end to marathon talks
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| Feb.14 |
 Denmark |
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Copenhagen free speech debate shooting: One dead Gunmen killed one person and injured three police officers during a free speech debate in attended by a controversial Swedish cartoonist
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| Feb.15 |
Eastern Libya |
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Egyptian Christians held in Libya 'killed'
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| Feb.18 |
Donbass |
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Ukraine troops pull back from a key town as truce falters |
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| Feb.20 |
Brussels |
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Greece agrees deal with eurozone
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| Feb.21 |
London |
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Police think 3 teens are headed to Syria |
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| Feb.22 |
Northern Syria |
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Turkey enters Syria to remove tomb |
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Bangladesh |
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48 dead after Bangladesh ferry with 100 passengers sinks |
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| Feb.27 |
 Moscow |
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Russia opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead An unidentified attacker in a car shot former Deputy Prime Minister four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin
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| Mar.3 |
U.S. Congress |
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Netanyahu warns US over Iran deal |
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| Mar.4 |
South Korea |
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US ambassador to South Korea injured in slash attack
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| Mar.6 |
Western Iraq |
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Iraqi army drives IS from key town |
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| Mar.7 |
Nigeria |
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Boko Haram pledge to Islamic State |
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| Mar.9 |
Argentina |
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French Olympic medalists filming reality show among 10 dead |
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| Mar.12 |
Missouri |
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2 Ferguson police officers shot |
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| Mar.13 |
Melanesia |
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Dozens feared dead after Cyclone Pam hits Vanuatu
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| Mar.17 |
 Jerusalem |
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Netanyahu claims poll victory Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in parliamentary election. Estimates gave both sides 27 seats each in the 120-seat Kn...
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| Mar.18 |
 Tunisia |
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Tunis museum attack: 19 people killed Tunisia's president has vowed to fight terrorism 'without mercy', following a gun attack on the Bardo Museum in the capital Tunis that killed...
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| Mar.20 |
Yemen |
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IS claims Yemen mosque bombings |
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| Mar.22 |
 Singapore |
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Singaporeans mourn death of founding father Lee Kuan Yew The government announced that Lee, 91, 'passed away peacefully' early Monday at a Singapore hospital
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| Mar.24 |
Southern France |
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Germanwings airliner 4U 9525 crashes in French Alps Map of Digne France Airbus A320 airliner has crashed in the French Alps. The flight 4U 9525 had been en route from Barcelona to Duesseldorf with 144 passengers and 6 crew
| No one is expected to have survived. The plane crashed after an 8-minute descent. The passengers included a German school class on its way back from an exchange trip
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| Mar.26 |
Southern France |
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Germanwings co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane' |
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| Mar.27 |
Rome |
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Italian court acquits Knox and Sollecito |
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| Mar.28 |
Maritime Provinces |
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23 injured after plane leaves runway on 'abrupt' landing |
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| Mar.31 |
Nigeria |
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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins |
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| Apr.2 |
 Kenya |
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Garissa University assault 'killed 147' The number of people killed by al-Shabab militants in an attack on a university in north-eastern Kenya has risen to 147. Some 587 students e...
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Switzerland |
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Iran nuclear talks: 'Framework' deal agreed
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| Apr.5 |
Yemen |
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Houthi rebels make gains in Aden |
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| Apr.7 |
South Carolina |
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White officer charged over unarmed black man's death |
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| Apr.11 |
Panama |
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Obama and Castro in historic US-Cuba meeting |
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| Apr.12 |
USA |
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Hillary Clinton declares 2016 Democratic presidential bid
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| Apr.14 |
 Libya |
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Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya Map of Mediterranean sea Libya| About 400 migrants are feared drowned after their boat capsized, survivors have told Save the Children. The Italian coast guard had rescued 144. More than 8,000 have bee... | |
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| Apr.18 |
South Africa |
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Zuma vows to end attacks on migrants |
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| Apr.19 |
Italy |
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Hundreds feared dead after Mediterranean boat capsizes |
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| Apr.21 |
 Baltimore |
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Department of Justice probe into police custody death DOJ has opened an investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man, who died from spinal injuries suffered while in police custody
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| Apr.24 |
Armenia |
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Armenia marks centenary of mass killings by Ottoman Turks
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| Apr.25 |
 Nepal |
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Death toll in Nepal quake more 8,000 people Map of Pokhara Nepal| The 7.8 magnitude quake struck an area of central Nepal between Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara. There were also victims in India, Bangladesh, Tibet and on Mount Everest. The government has d... | |
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| Apr.28 |
Indonesia |
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Indonesia executions: Australia recalls ambassador |
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| May.1 |
Baltimore |
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Freddie Gray: Baltimore police to face criminal charges |
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| May.2 |
London |
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Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter
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| May.3 |
Dallas |
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Gunmen shot dead outside conference on Prophet cartoons |
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| May.7 |
London |
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Tories closing in on a majority
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| May.9 |
Moscow |
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Russia stages massive WWII parade |
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| May.10 |
Brussels |
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Migrant crisis: EU refugee quotas to be proposed |
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| May.12 |
 North Korea |
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North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
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| |
Nepal |
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Rescue to resume after latest deadly tremor |
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| |
Philadelphia |
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US Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, 8 killed |
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| May.13 |
Burundi |
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Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted'
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| |
Manila |
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72 dead in Philippines slipper factory fire
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| May.15 |
Western Iraq |
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Militants seize Ramadi stronghold
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| |
Nevada |
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BB King, the King of Blues, dies at 89 |
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| May.17 |
Texas |
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Texas bikers in deadly shootout at Waco restaurant
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| May.20 |
Syria |
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Islamic State 'in control' of Syria's Palmyra
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| May.23 |
Ireland |
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Ireland same-sex referendum to approve gay marriage
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| May.27 |
 Switzerland |
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6 FIFA officials detained for extradition to U.S. Map of FIFA Zurich Switzerland| Six FIFA officials are detained in Switzerland in relation to allegations of corruption between the 1990s and now. Those arrested include Jeffrey Webb, Jack Warner, Eduardo Li, Eugenio Figueredo and Jose Maria Marin. Swiss federal prosecutors open criminal proce... | |
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| May.28 |
FBI |
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Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted |
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| May.29 |
Switzerland |
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Sepp Blatter elected to 5th term as president of FIFA |
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| |
Dallas |
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Death toll from floods in Texas and Oklahoma reached 24 |
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| Jun.1 |
 Southern China |
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Boat with more than 400 people aboard sinks in Yangtze River Passenger ship The Eastern Star carrying more than 444 people sank overnight in southern China, and seven people have been rescued
|
| Jun.2 |
Switzerland |
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Sepp Blatter to quit as president amid corruption scandal |
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| Jun.6 |
Upstate New York |
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2 inmates escaped |
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| Jun.7 |
Bavaria |
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G7 summit: Obama and Merkel firm on Russia sanctions |
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| |
Turkey |
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Turkey ruling AKP loses majority in surprise result |
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| |
South Korea |
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Sixth Mers death in S. Korea amid sharp rises in cases |
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| Jun.14 |
Georgia |
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Deadly floods bring fear over escaped zoo animals |
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| Jun.16 |
Manhattan |
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Donald Trump to run for president in 2016
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| Jun.17 |
South Carolina |
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South Carolina church shooting: Nine killed
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| Jun.23 |
Karachi |
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Pakistan heatwave: toll nears 700
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| Jun.26 |
Tunisia |
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Tunisia attack on Sousse beach 'kills 39' At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, have been killed and 36 injured in an attack on a beach in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse, officials...
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| |
U.S. Supreme Court |
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US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide |
|
| Jun.28 |
Athens |
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Greek debt crisis: Banks to remain shut all week
|
| Jun.30 |
Athens |
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IMF payment missed as bailout expires
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| |
Sumatra |
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Indonesia transport plane crash death toll rises |
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|
| Jul.1 |
Sinai |
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64 soldiers killed in ISIS attack on Egyptian Army's checkpoints
|
| Jul.5 |
Greece |
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Debt crisis: Greek voters reject bailout offer
|
| Jul.11 |
Bosnia |
|
Srebrenica anniversary: Crowds chase Serb PM away |
|
| Jul.12 |
Mexico |
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Drug lord Joaquin Guzman used tunnel for prison break |
|
| Jul.13 |
 Brussels |
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Debt crisis: Eurozone summit strikes deal Eurozone leaders have agreed to offer Greece a third bailout, after marathon talks. The bailout is conditional on Greece passing agreed refo...
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| Jul.14 |
 Austria |
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Iran nuclear talks: 'Historic' agreement struck World powers have reached a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions
| The so-called P5+1 want Iran to scale back its sensitive nuclear activities. Hassan Rouhani said it opened a new chapter in relations with the world. Obama said that with the deal, 'every pathway to a nuclear weapon is cut off' for Iran
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| |
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| Jul.15 |
USA |
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New Horizons: Images reveal ice mountains on Pluto
|
| Jul.16 |
Tennessee |
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Four Marines killed at Tennessee US Navy centres |
|
| Jul.19 |
Greece |
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Banks reopen after three-week shutdown |
|
| Jul.20 |
Turkey |
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30 people were killed by bomb
|
| Jul.24 |
Northern Syria |
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Turkish warplanes bomb ISIS positions in Syria |
|
| Jul.28 |
France |
|
Channel Tunnel: '2,000 migrants' tried to enter |
|
| |
Zimbabwe |
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US dentist 'regrets' killing Zimbabwe lion Cecil |
|
| Jul.29 |
Kabul |
|
Afghan officials confirm death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar |
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| |
Southern Africa |
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MH370 search: Experts investigate Indian Ocean wreckage Malaysia has sent a team to the Indian Ocean island of Reunion to determine whether debris which washed up there is from missing flight MH37...
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|
| Aug.5 |
Japan |
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Hiroshima marks 70 years since atomic bomb |
|
| |
Malaysia |
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MH370: Reunion debris is from missing plane, says Najib |
|
| Aug.6 |
Egypt |
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Egypt launches Suez Canal expansion
|
| |
Ohio |
|
Donald Trump attacked in Republican debates |
|
| Aug.7 |
Taiwan |
|
Powerful Typhoon Soudelor slams into Taiwan |
|
| Aug.8 |
Southern China |
|
Typhoon Soudelor lashes southeast China |
|
| Aug.12 |
China |
|
Casualties in Tianjin port city explosions Map of port Tianjin China| Massive explosions have hit a warehouse storing dangerous and chemical goods in the port area, leaving at least 17 dead and hundreds more injured. Pictures and video showed flames lighting up th... | |
|
| Aug.14 |
Cuba |
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US flag raised over reopened Cuba embassy in Havana |
|
| Aug.16 |
Indonesia |
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Indonesia passenger plane wreckage found in Papua |
|
| Aug.17 |
Bangkok |
|
Bangkok bomb: Attack aimed to kill foreigners
|
| Aug.20 |
Paris |
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French National Front expels founder Jean-Marie Le Pen |
|
| Aug.21 |
France |
|
France train shooting: Americans overpower gunman
|
| Aug.22 |
England |
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11 died after single-seat jet crashes at airshow
|
| |
Macedonia |
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Macedonia migrants break through at Greek border |
|
| Aug.23 |
 Syria |
|
Palmyra's Baalshamin temple blown up by IS Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say
|
| Aug.24 |
Shanghai |
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Chinese stocks continue to tumble Chinese stocks continued to tumble though elsewhere in Asia losses were less severe than analysts had feared after Monday's dramatic fall
|
| Aug.26 |
Virginia |
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Shooter Flanagan 'a human powder keg'
|
| Aug.27 |
Austria |
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Austrian police work to recover bodies from lorry |
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| |
Libya |
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Libya boats capsize off Zuwara carrying hundreds |
|
|
| Sep.1 |
Hungary |
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Migrant crisis: Rail station move sparks protests |
|
| Sep.5 |
Austria |
|
Migrants reach Austria and Germany after long ordeal |
|
| Sep.7 |
 Hungary |
|
Hundreds migrants force way past Hungarian police Hundreds of migrants have broken through police lines on Hungary's border with Serbia and are walking towards the capital, Budapest
|
| Sep.11 |
Mecca |
|
Mecca crane collapse: 107 dead in Saudi Arabia |
|
| Sep.13 |
Egypt |
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Mexican tourists killed by Egyptian security forces |
|
| Sep.14 |
Hungary |
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Hungary enacts tough new migrant laws |
|
| Sep.20 |
Cuba |
|
Cuba: Pope Francis celebrates Mass before thousands |
|
| Sep.22 |
USA |
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Volkswagen facing multiple US probes |
|
| |
Washington |
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Pope Francis begins tour of the US
|
| Sep.24 |
U.S. Congress |
|
Pope urges 'humane' US migrant response |
|
| |
Mecca |
|
2,411 people died in Hajj stampede Map of Mina Saudi Arabia| Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a safety review for the Hajj pilgrimage after at least 717 people died in a stampede near the holy city of Mecca. Another 863 people were injured in the incident at Mina. 2 mi... | |
|
| Sep.25 |
Switzerland |
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Sepp Blatter faces Swiss criminal investigation |
|
| Sep.30 |
Northern Syria |
|
Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria
|
|
| Oct.1 |
Oregon |
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10 killed in college shooting in Oregon
|
| Oct.2 |
 Northern Afghanistan |
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Kunduz MSF clinic workers killed A clinic has been bombarded in the northern Afghan city, killing three MSF aid workers, with Nato investigating whether it was behind it
|
| Oct.10 |
 Turkey |
|
Ankara explosions leave almost 100 dead Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 86 people and injured 186, according to officials
|
| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
|
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile |
|
| Oct.16 |
West Bank |
|
Palestinian rioters torch Jewish holy site Joseph's Tomb
|
| Oct.17 |
 Slovenia |
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Thousands enter Slovenia after Hungary closes border Thousands of migrants are crossing into Slovenia from Croatia after Hungary closed its border to them. 2,700 arrived in Slovenia on Saturday
|
| Oct.19 |
Canada |
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Canada election: Liberals sweep to power |
|
| Oct.23 |
Mexico |
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Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in Mexico |
|
| Oct.25 |
Western Canada |
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4 dead after whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks |
|
| Oct.26 |
Southern China |
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US Navy destroyer to near disputed China islands |
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| |
Northern Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan-Pakistan quake |
|
| Oct.29 |
Beijing |
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China to end one-child policy and allow two |
|
| Oct.30 |
Romania |
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Romanian nightclub fire leaves 27 dead
|
| Oct.31 |
 Sinai |
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No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268 Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Peter...
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| Nov.4 |
Sinai |
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Sinai plane crash: Bomb may have downed airliner |
|
| Nov.5 |
Brazil |
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Brazil dam burst engulfs homes in Minas Gerais
|
| Nov.6 |
Washington |
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US rejects Keystone XL pipeline from Canada |
|
| Nov.7 |
Singapore |
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China and Taiwan leaders hail historic talks |
|
| Nov.9 |
Russia |
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Athletics doping: Wada commission wants Russia ban
|
| Nov.12 |
Beirut |
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Beirut attacks: Islamic State claims it carried out |
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| |
Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi's NLD wins landslide victory
|
| Nov.13 |
Paris |
|
Paris attacks: 120 dead and hostages held at Bataclan Map of Bataclan France France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 60 people were killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks
| At least 15 people were killed near the arts centre, where up to 60 people are being held hostage. Police storm the venue. 3 people were killed in an attack near the Stade de France
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| |
|
| Nov.14 |
France |
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10 dead as French TGV high-speed train derails in east |
|
| Nov.17 |
Paris |
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Paris attacks: Police swoop on apartment in northern suburb |
|
| Nov.19 |
Paris |
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Paris attacks: 'Ringleader' Abdelhamid Abaaoud killed in raid |
|
| |
West Bank |
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Palestinian attacks in Israel and W Bank kill five |
|
| Nov.20 |
North Carolina |
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Israel spy Pollard freed by US after 30 years in prison |
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| |
Mali |
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Mali hotel hostage stand-off over, 20 died |
|
| Nov.21 |
Brussels |
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Brussels shutdown as manhunt for Paris fugitive continues |
|
| Nov.22 |
Argentina |
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Conservative Mauricio Macri wins Argentina presidency
|
| |
Brussels |
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Belgian police arrest 16 in anti-terror raids |
|
| Nov.24 |
Northern Syria |
|
Russia warplane shot down in Syria Map of Latakia Syria| Russian President Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has... | |
|
| Nov.29 |
Northeastern Brazil |
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Brazil state announces Zika fever emergency |
|
| Nov.30 |
Paris |
|
Russia says Turkey 'shot down plane for IS oil' |
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|
| Dec.2 |
Southern California |
|
14 people dead in San Bernardino shooting Map of Inland Regional Center San Bernardino CA USA| The gunmen opened fire during a holiday party at a community centre. Two heavily armed suspects have been killed by police. The suspects were armed with assault rifles and handguns and wearing assault-style clothing. A third person who was... | |
|
| Dec.6 |
France |
|
National Front leads in regional polls |
|
| |
Venezuela |
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Venezuela opposition wins majority in National Assembly |
|
| Dec.7 |
South Carolina |
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Donald Trump urges ban on Muslims coming to US
|
| Dec.12 |
Paris |
|
COP21: Paris climate deal is 'best chance to save planet' |
|
| Dec.13 |
France |
|
French far right National Front routed in key vote
|
| Dec.16 |
Washington |
|
US Fed raises interest rates by 0.25% The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points - its first increase since 2006
|
| Dec.20 |
Southern China |
|
22 buildings collapse in landslide in Shenzhen industrial park
|
| |
Madrid |
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PM Rajoy's party loses majority |
|
| Dec.21 |
Switzerland |
|
FIFA banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini |
|
| Dec.24 |
Vatican |
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Pope Francis recalls Jesus' birth with Christmas Eve Mass |
|
| Dec.25 |
Mississippi |
|
US storms: At least 14 dead in trail of destruction |
|
| |
Paraguay |
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Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay flooding displaces 150,000
|
| Dec.28 |
Western Iraq |
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Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from ISIS
|
| |
South Korea |
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'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement |
|
| Dec.31 |
Dubai |
|
Fire sweeps through Dubai skyscraper |
|
|
| 2015 |
|
| Jan.22 |
Yemen |
Yemen: President resigns as rebels tighten hold
|
| Jan.24 |
Donbass |
Rockets kill 21 in Ukraine city as rebel offensive begins |
|
| Jan.27 |
Poland |
On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets
|
| Jan.28 |
Northern Israel |
Three killed as Israel and Hezbollah clash on border |
|
| Feb.12 |
Belarus |
Ukraine ceasefire deal reached Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a cease-fire agreement for eastern Ukraine had been reached, bringing an end to marathon talks
|
| Feb.18 |
Donbass |
Ukraine troops pull back from a key town as truce falters |
|
| Feb.22 |
Northern Syria |
Turkey enters Syria to remove tomb |
|
| Mar.6 |
Western Iraq |
Iraqi army drives IS from key town |
|
| Apr.5 |
Yemen |
Houthi rebels make gains in Aden |
|
| Apr.24 |
Armenia |
Armenia marks centenary of mass killings by Ottoman Turks
|
| May.9 |
Moscow |
Russia stages massive WWII parade |
|
| May.12 |
North Korea |
North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
|
| May.13 |
Burundi |
Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted'
|
| May.15 |
Western Iraq |
Militants seize Ramadi stronghold
|
| May.20 |
Syria |
Islamic State 'in control' of Syria's Palmyra
|
| Jun.30 |
Sumatra |
Indonesia transport plane crash death toll rises |
|
| Jul.1 |
Sinai |
64 soldiers killed in ISIS attack on Egyptian Army's checkpoints
|
| Jul.16 |
Tennessee |
Four Marines killed at Tennessee US Navy centres |
|
| Jul.24 |
Northern Syria |
Turkish warplanes bomb ISIS positions in Syria |
|
| Aug.5 |
Japan |
Hiroshima marks 70 years since atomic bomb |
|
| Aug.22 |
England |
11 died after single-seat jet crashes at airshow
|
| Sep.30 |
Northern Syria |
Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria
|
| Oct.2 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Kunduz MSF clinic workers killed A clinic has been bombarded in the northern Afghan city, killing three MSF aid workers, with Nato investigating whether it was behind it
|
| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile |
|
| Oct.26 |
Southern China |
US Navy destroyer to near disputed China islands |
|
| Nov.24 |
Northern Syria |
Russia warplane shot down in Syria Map of Latakia Syria| Russian President Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has... | |
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| Dec.28 |
Western Iraq |
Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from ISIS
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| Dec.28 |
South Korea |
'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement |
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| 2015 |
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| Jan.7 |
Indonesia |
Tail of crashed AirAsia plane found |
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| Jan.20 |
Jakarta |
AirAsia flight QZ8501 'climbed too fast'
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| Jan.27 |
New York |
US admits snow forecast errors |
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| Jan.29 |
Mexico |
Mexico City gas truck explodes near maternity hospital |
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| Feb.3 |
Taiwan |
35 dead as plane crashes into Taiwan river A plane belonging to Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways has crash-landed. Ten people were injured. More than 50 people were onboard
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| Feb.22 |
Bangladesh |
48 dead after Bangladesh ferry with 100 passengers sinks |
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| Mar.9 |
Argentina |
French Olympic medalists filming reality show among 10 dead |
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| Mar.13 |
Melanesia |
Dozens feared dead after Cyclone Pam hits Vanuatu
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| Mar.24 |
Southern France |
Germanwings airliner 4U 9525 crashes in French Alps Map of Digne France Airbus A320 airliner has crashed in the French Alps. The flight 4U 9525 had been en route from Barcelona to Duesseldorf with 144 passengers and 6 crew
| No one is expected to have survived. The plane crashed after an 8-minute descent. The passengers included a German school class on its way back from an exchange trip
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| Mar.26 |
Southern France |
Germanwings co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane' |
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| Mar.28 |
Maritime Provinces |
23 injured after plane leaves runway on 'abrupt' landing |
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| Apr.14 |
Libya |
Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya Map of Mediterranean sea Libya| About 400 migrants are feared drowned after their boat capsized, survivors have told Save the Children. The Italian coast guard had rescued 144. More than 8,000 have bee... | |
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| Apr.19 |
Italy |
Hundreds feared dead after Mediterranean boat capsizes |
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| Apr.25 |
Nepal |
Death toll in Nepal quake more 8,000 people Map of Pokhara Nepal| The 7.8 magnitude quake struck an area of central Nepal between Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara. There were also victims in India, Bangladesh, Tibet and on Mount Everest. The government has d... | |
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| May.12 |
Nepal |
Rescue to resume after latest deadly tremor |
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| May.12 |
Philadelphia |
US Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, 8 killed |
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| May.13 |
Manila |
72 dead in Philippines slipper factory fire
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| May.29 |
Dallas |
Death toll from floods in Texas and Oklahoma reached 24 |
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| Jun.1 |
Southern China |
Boat with more than 400 people aboard sinks in Yangtze River Passenger ship The Eastern Star carrying more than 444 people sank overnight in southern China, and seven people have been rescued
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| Jun.7 |
South Korea |
Sixth Mers death in S. Korea amid sharp rises in cases |
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| Jun.14 |
Georgia |
Deadly floods bring fear over escaped zoo animals |
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| Jun.23 |
Karachi |
Pakistan heatwave: toll nears 700
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| Jun.30 |
Sumatra |
Indonesia transport plane crash death toll rises |
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| Jul.28 |
Zimbabwe |
US dentist 'regrets' killing Zimbabwe lion Cecil |
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| Jul.29 |
Southern Africa |
MH370 search: Experts investigate Indian Ocean wreckage Malaysia has sent a team to the Indian Ocean island of Reunion to determine whether debris which washed up there is from missing flight MH37...
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| Aug.5 |
Malaysia |
MH370: Reunion debris is from missing plane, says Najib |
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| Aug.7 |
Taiwan |
Powerful Typhoon Soudelor slams into Taiwan |
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| Aug.8 |
Southern China |
Typhoon Soudelor lashes southeast China |
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| Aug.12 |
China |
Casualties in Tianjin port city explosions Map of port Tianjin China| Massive explosions have hit a warehouse storing dangerous and chemical goods in the port area, leaving at least 17 dead and hundreds more injured. Pictures and video showed flames lighting up th... | |
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| Aug.16 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia passenger plane wreckage found in Papua |
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| Aug.22 |
England |
11 died after single-seat jet crashes at airshow
|
| Aug.27 |
Austria |
Austrian police work to recover bodies from lorry |
|
| Aug.27 |
Libya |
Libya boats capsize off Zuwara carrying hundreds |
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| Sep.11 |
Mecca |
Mecca crane collapse: 107 dead in Saudi Arabia |
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| Sep.24 |
Mecca |
2,411 people died in Hajj stampede Map of Mina Saudi Arabia| Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a safety review for the Hajj pilgrimage after at least 717 people died in a stampede near the holy city of Mecca. Another 863 people were injured in the incident at Mina. 2 mi... | |
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| Oct.23 |
Mexico |
Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in Mexico |
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| Oct.25 |
Western Canada |
4 dead after whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks |
|
| Oct.26 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Afghanistan-Pakistan quake |
|
| Oct.30 |
Romania |
Romanian nightclub fire leaves 27 dead
|
| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268 Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Peter...
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| Nov.5 |
Brazil |
Brazil dam burst engulfs homes in Minas Gerais
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| Nov.14 |
France |
10 dead as French TGV high-speed train derails in east |
|
| Nov.29 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Brazil state announces Zika fever emergency |
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| Dec.20 |
Southern China |
22 buildings collapse in landslide in Shenzhen industrial park
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| Dec.25 |
Mississippi |
US storms: At least 14 dead in trail of destruction |
|
| Dec.25 |
Paraguay |
Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay flooding displaces 150,000
|
| Dec.31 |
Dubai |
Fire sweeps through Dubai skyscraper |
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|
| 2015 |
|
| Feb.1 |
Arizona |
Patriots beat the Seahawks in dramatic Super Bowl finale |
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| Feb.8 |
Cairo |
Egypt Cairo football clashes leave at least 22 dead
|
| Mar.9 |
Argentina |
French Olympic medalists filming reality show among 10 dead |
|
| May.27 |
Switzerland |
6 FIFA officials detained for extradition to U.S. Map of FIFA Zurich Switzerland| Six FIFA officials are detained in Switzerland in relation to allegations of corruption between the 1990s and now. Those arrested include Jeffrey Webb, Jack Warner, Eduardo Li, Eugenio Figueredo and Jose Maria Marin. Swiss federal prosecutors open criminal proce... | |
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| May.29 |
Switzerland |
Sepp Blatter elected to 5th term as president of FIFA |
|
| Jun.2 |
Switzerland |
Sepp Blatter to quit as president amid corruption scandal |
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| Sep.25 |
Switzerland |
Sepp Blatter faces Swiss criminal investigation |
|
| Nov.9 |
Russia |
Athletics doping: Wada commission wants Russia ban
|
| Dec.21 |
Switzerland |
FIFA banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini |
|
|
| 2015 |
|
| Jan.20 |
U.S. Congress |
State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth |
|
| Feb.20 |
Brussels |
Greece agrees deal with eurozone
|
| May.9 |
Moscow |
Russia stages massive WWII parade |
|
| May.15 |
Nevada |
BB King, the King of Blues, dies at 89 |
|
| Jun.28 |
Athens |
Greek debt crisis: Banks to remain shut all week
|
| Jun.30 |
Athens |
IMF payment missed as bailout expires
|
| Jul.5 |
Greece |
Debt crisis: Greek voters reject bailout offer
|
| Jul.19 |
Greece |
Banks reopen after three-week shutdown |
|
| Aug.6 |
Egypt |
Egypt launches Suez Canal expansion
|
| Aug.24 |
Shanghai |
Chinese stocks continue to tumble Chinese stocks continued to tumble though elsewhere in Asia losses were less severe than analysts had feared after Monday's dramatic fall
|
| Sep.22 |
USA |
Volkswagen facing multiple US probes |
|
| Nov.6 |
Washington |
US rejects Keystone XL pipeline from Canada |
|
| Nov.30 |
Paris |
Russia says Turkey 'shot down plane for IS oil' |
|
| Dec.16 |
Washington |
US Fed raises interest rates by 0.25% The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points - its first increase since 2006
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| 2015 |
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| Jan.7 |
Paris |
Gunmen shot dead 12 people at satirical magazine Map of 10 rue Nicolas-Appert 11th arrondissement of Paris France Eight journalists and two policemen were among the dead. Police issued photos of two suspects, describing them as 'armed and dangerous'
| 3 masked gunmen armed with Kalashnikov rifles, a shotgun, and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher stormed the headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo. They killed 12 people, including Charlie Hebdo staff and two French National police officers, and wounded 11 others
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| Jan.9 |
Paris |
Charlie Hebdo hunt: Bloody end to sieges |
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| Jan.9 |
Paris |
Hunt for French terror accomplices |
|
| Jan.11 |
Paris |
Charlie Hebdo: Vast Paris rally for France unity More than 40 world leaders joined the start of the march, linking arms in an act of solidarity. 'Paris is the capital of the world today,' Hollande...
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| Jan.12 |
Northern Nigeria |
Boko Haram's 'deadliest massacre' reportedly kills 2,000
|
| Jan.15 |
Belgium |
Belgian anti-terror raid in Verviers leaves two dead |
|
| Jan.19 |
Argentina |
Prosecutor in Jewish center bombing found dead
|
| Jan.31 |
ISIS |
ISIS: Japanese hostage beheaded
|
| Feb.3 |
Jordan |
Jordan executes convicted jihadists after pilot's death |
|
| Feb.8 |
Cairo |
Egypt Cairo football clashes leave at least 22 dead
|
| Feb.14 |
Denmark |
Copenhagen free speech debate shooting: One dead Gunmen killed one person and injured three police officers during a free speech debate in attended by a controversial Swedish cartoonist
|
| Feb.15 |
Eastern Libya |
Egyptian Christians held in Libya 'killed'
|
| Feb.21 |
London |
Police think 3 teens are headed to Syria |
|
| Feb.27 |
Moscow |
Russia opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead An unidentified attacker in a car shot former Deputy Prime Minister four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin
|
| Mar.4 |
South Korea |
US ambassador to South Korea injured in slash attack
|
| Mar.7 |
Nigeria |
Boko Haram pledge to Islamic State |
|
| Mar.12 |
Missouri |
2 Ferguson police officers shot |
|
| Mar.18 |
Tunisia |
Tunis museum attack: 19 people killed Tunisia's president has vowed to fight terrorism 'without mercy', following a gun attack on the Bardo Museum in the capital Tunis that killed...
|
| Mar.20 |
Yemen |
IS claims Yemen mosque bombings |
|
| Mar.26 |
Southern France |
Germanwings co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane' |
|
| Mar.27 |
Rome |
Italian court acquits Knox and Sollecito |
|
| Apr.2 |
Kenya |
Garissa University assault 'killed 147' The number of people killed by al-Shabab militants in an attack on a university in north-eastern Kenya has risen to 147. Some 587 students e...
|
| Apr.7 |
South Carolina |
White officer charged over unarmed black man's death |
|
| Apr.18 |
South Africa |
Zuma vows to end attacks on migrants |
|
| Apr.21 |
Baltimore |
Department of Justice probe into police custody death DOJ has opened an investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man, who died from spinal injuries suffered while in police custody
|
| Apr.28 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia executions: Australia recalls ambassador |
|
| May.1 |
Baltimore |
Freddie Gray: Baltimore police to face criminal charges |
|
| May.3 |
Dallas |
Gunmen shot dead outside conference on Prophet cartoons |
|
| May.12 |
North Korea |
North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
|
| May.17 |
Texas |
Texas bikers in deadly shootout at Waco restaurant
|
| May.27 |
Switzerland |
6 FIFA officials detained for extradition to U.S. Map of FIFA Zurich Switzerland| Six FIFA officials are detained in Switzerland in relation to allegations of corruption between the 1990s and now. Those arrested include Jeffrey Webb, Jack Warner, Eduardo Li, Eugenio Figueredo and Jose Maria Marin. Swiss federal prosecutors open criminal proce... | |
|
| May.28 |
FBI |
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted |
|
| Jun.6 |
Upstate New York |
2 inmates escaped |
|
| Jun.17 |
South Carolina |
South Carolina church shooting: Nine killed
|
| Jun.26 |
Tunisia |
Tunisia attack on Sousse beach 'kills 39' At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, have been killed and 36 injured in an attack on a beach in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse, officials...
|
| Jul.12 |
Mexico |
Drug lord Joaquin Guzman used tunnel for prison break |
|
| Jul.16 |
Tennessee |
Four Marines killed at Tennessee US Navy centres |
|
| Jul.20 |
Turkey |
30 people were killed by bomb
|
| Jul.29 |
Kabul |
Afghan officials confirm death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar |
|
| Aug.17 |
Bangkok |
Bangkok bomb: Attack aimed to kill foreigners
|
| Aug.21 |
France |
France train shooting: Americans overpower gunman
|
| Aug.23 |
Syria |
Palmyra's Baalshamin temple blown up by IS Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say
|
| Aug.26 |
Virginia |
Shooter Flanagan 'a human powder keg'
|
| Sep.13 |
Egypt |
Mexican tourists killed by Egyptian security forces |
|
| Sep.25 |
Switzerland |
Sepp Blatter faces Swiss criminal investigation |
|
| Oct.1 |
Oregon |
10 killed in college shooting in Oregon
|
| Oct.10 |
Turkey |
Ankara explosions leave almost 100 dead Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 86 people and injured 186, according to officials
|
| Oct.16 |
West Bank |
Palestinian rioters torch Jewish holy site Joseph's Tomb
|
| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268 Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Peter...
|
| Nov.4 |
Sinai |
Sinai plane crash: Bomb may have downed airliner |
|
| Nov.12 |
Beirut |
Beirut attacks: Islamic State claims it carried out |
|
| Nov.13 |
Paris |
Paris attacks: 120 dead and hostages held at Bataclan Map of Bataclan France France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 60 people were killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks
| At least 15 people were killed near the arts centre, where up to 60 people are being held hostage. Police storm the venue. 3 people were killed in an attack near the Stade de France
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|
| Nov.17 |
Paris |
Paris attacks: Police swoop on apartment in northern suburb |
|
| Nov.19 |
Paris |
Paris attacks: 'Ringleader' Abdelhamid Abaaoud killed in raid |
|
| Nov.19 |
West Bank |
Palestinian attacks in Israel and W Bank kill five |
|
| Nov.20 |
North Carolina |
Israel spy Pollard freed by US after 30 years in prison |
|
| Nov.20 |
Mali |
Mali hotel hostage stand-off over, 20 died |
|
| Nov.21 |
Brussels |
Brussels shutdown as manhunt for Paris fugitive continues |
|
| Nov.22 |
Brussels |
Belgian police arrest 16 in anti-terror raids |
|
| Dec.2 |
Southern California |
14 people dead in San Bernardino shooting Map of Inland Regional Center San Bernardino CA USA| The gunmen opened fire during a holiday party at a community centre. Two heavily armed suspects have been killed by police. The suspects were armed with assault rifles and handguns and wearing assault-style clothing. A third person who was... | |
|
| Dec.21 |
Switzerland |
FIFA banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini |
|
| Dec.28 |
South Korea |
'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement |
|
|
| 2015 |
|
| Jan.7 |
Paris |
Gunmen shot dead 12 people at satirical magazine Map of 10 rue Nicolas-Appert 11th arrondissement of Paris France Eight journalists and two policemen were among the dead. Police issued photos of two suspects, describing them as 'armed and dangerous'
| 3 masked gunmen armed with Kalashnikov rifles, a shotgun, and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher stormed the headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo. They killed 12 people, including Charlie Hebdo staff and two French National police officers, and wounded 11 others
|
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|
| Jan.11 |
Paris |
Charlie Hebdo: Vast Paris rally for France unity More than 40 world leaders joined the start of the march, linking arms in an act of solidarity. 'Paris is the capital of the world today,' Hollande...
|
| Jan.13 |
Paris |
New issue Charlie Hebdo published |
|
| Jan.18 |
Manila |
Six million attend outdoor Pope Francis' Mass Pope Francis has celebrated an outdoor Mass in front of unprecedented crowds. That would be a record for a papal event
|
| Jan.20 |
U.S. Congress |
State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth |
|
| Jan.22 |
Yemen |
Yemen: President resigns as rebels tighten hold
|
| Jan.22 |
Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died in hospital. He was the fifth of his brothers to take the throne and became king in 2005
|
| Jan.23 |
Saudi Arabia |
New Saudi king promises continuity |
|
| Jan.25 |
Athens |
Greek exit polls suggest Syriza win Two exit polls show anti-austerity Syriza party with a 12.5 percentage point lead over nearest party, New Demoracy, in Greece's general elec...
|
| Jan.27 |
Poland |
On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets
|
| Feb.12 |
Belarus |
Ukraine ceasefire deal reached Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a cease-fire agreement for eastern Ukraine had been reached, bringing an end to marathon talks
|
| Feb.20 |
Brussels |
Greece agrees deal with eurozone
|
| Feb.27 |
Moscow |
Russia opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead An unidentified attacker in a car shot former Deputy Prime Minister four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin
|
| Mar.3 |
U.S. Congress |
Netanyahu warns US over Iran deal |
|
| Mar.4 |
South Korea |
US ambassador to South Korea injured in slash attack
|
| Mar.17 |
Jerusalem |
Netanyahu claims poll victory Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in parliamentary election. Estimates gave both sides 27 seats each in the 120-seat Kn...
|
| Mar.22 |
Singapore |
Singaporeans mourn death of founding father Lee Kuan Yew The government announced that Lee, 91, 'passed away peacefully' early Monday at a Singapore hospital
|
| Mar.31 |
Nigeria |
Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins |
|
| Apr.2 |
Switzerland |
Iran nuclear talks: 'Framework' deal agreed
|
| Apr.7 |
South Carolina |
White officer charged over unarmed black man's death |
|
| Apr.11 |
Panama |
Obama and Castro in historic US-Cuba meeting |
|
| Apr.12 |
USA |
Hillary Clinton declares 2016 Democratic presidential bid
|
| Apr.18 |
South Africa |
Zuma vows to end attacks on migrants |
|
| Apr.21 |
Baltimore |
Department of Justice probe into police custody death DOJ has opened an investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man, who died from spinal injuries suffered while in police custody
|
| Apr.24 |
Armenia |
Armenia marks centenary of mass killings by Ottoman Turks
|
| Apr.28 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia executions: Australia recalls ambassador |
|
| May.2 |
London |
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter
|
| May.7 |
London |
Tories closing in on a majority
|
| May.9 |
Moscow |
Russia stages massive WWII parade |
|
| May.10 |
Brussels |
Migrant crisis: EU refugee quotas to be proposed |
|
| May.12 |
North Korea |
North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
|
| May.13 |
Burundi |
Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted'
|
| May.23 |
Ireland |
Ireland same-sex referendum to approve gay marriage
|
| May.28 |
FBI |
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted |
|
| Jun.2 |
Switzerland |
Sepp Blatter to quit as president amid corruption scandal |
|
| Jun.7 |
Bavaria |
G7 summit: Obama and Merkel firm on Russia sanctions |
|
| Jun.7 |
Turkey |
Turkey ruling AKP loses majority in surprise result |
|
| Jun.16 |
Manhattan |
Donald Trump to run for president in 2016
|
| Jun.17 |
South Carolina |
South Carolina church shooting: Nine killed
|
| Jun.26 |
U.S. Supreme Court |
US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide |
|
| Jun.30 |
Athens |
IMF payment missed as bailout expires
|
| Jul.5 |
Greece |
Debt crisis: Greek voters reject bailout offer
|
| Jul.11 |
Bosnia |
Srebrenica anniversary: Crowds chase Serb PM away |
|
| Jul.13 |
Brussels |
Debt crisis: Eurozone summit strikes deal Eurozone leaders have agreed to offer Greece a third bailout, after marathon talks. The bailout is conditional on Greece passing agreed refo...
|
| Jul.14 |
Austria |
Iran nuclear talks: 'Historic' agreement struck World powers have reached a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions
| The so-called P5+1 want Iran to scale back its sensitive nuclear activities. Hassan Rouhani said it opened a new chapter in relations with the world. Obama said that with the deal, 'every pathway to a nuclear weapon is cut off' for Iran
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|
| Jul.15 |
USA |
New Horizons: Images reveal ice mountains on Pluto
|
| Jul.28 |
France |
Channel Tunnel: '2,000 migrants' tried to enter |
|
| Aug.5 |
Japan |
Hiroshima marks 70 years since atomic bomb |
|
| Aug.6 |
Ohio |
Donald Trump attacked in Republican debates |
|
| Aug.14 |
Cuba |
US flag raised over reopened Cuba embassy in Havana |
|
| Aug.20 |
Paris |
French National Front expels founder Jean-Marie Le Pen |
|
| Aug.22 |
Macedonia |
Macedonia migrants break through at Greek border |
|
| Aug.26 |
Virginia |
Shooter Flanagan 'a human powder keg'
|
| Aug.27 |
Austria |
Austrian police work to recover bodies from lorry |
|
| Sep.1 |
Hungary |
Migrant crisis: Rail station move sparks protests |
|
| Sep.5 |
Austria |
Migrants reach Austria and Germany after long ordeal |
|
| Sep.7 |
Hungary |
Hundreds migrants force way past Hungarian police Hundreds of migrants have broken through police lines on Hungary's border with Serbia and are walking towards the capital, Budapest
|
| Sep.14 |
Hungary |
Hungary enacts tough new migrant laws |
|
| Sep.20 |
Cuba |
Cuba: Pope Francis celebrates Mass before thousands |
|
| Sep.22 |
Washington |
Pope Francis begins tour of the US
|
| Sep.24 |
U.S. Congress |
Pope urges 'humane' US migrant response |
|
| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile |
|
| Oct.17 |
Slovenia |
Thousands enter Slovenia after Hungary closes border Thousands of migrants are crossing into Slovenia from Croatia after Hungary closed its border to them. 2,700 arrived in Slovenia on Saturday
|
| Oct.19 |
Canada |
Canada election: Liberals sweep to power |
|
| Oct.29 |
Beijing |
China to end one-child policy and allow two |
|
| Nov.6 |
Washington |
US rejects Keystone XL pipeline from Canada |
|
| Nov.7 |
Singapore |
China and Taiwan leaders hail historic talks |
|
| Nov.12 |
Myanmar |
Suu Kyi's NLD wins landslide victory
|
| Nov.22 |
Argentina |
Conservative Mauricio Macri wins Argentina presidency
|
| Nov.30 |
Paris |
Russia says Turkey 'shot down plane for IS oil' |
|
| Dec.6 |
France |
National Front leads in regional polls |
|
| Dec.6 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela opposition wins majority in National Assembly |
|
| Dec.7 |
South Carolina |
Donald Trump urges ban on Muslims coming to US
|
| Dec.12 |
Paris |
COP21: Paris climate deal is 'best chance to save planet' |
|
| Dec.13 |
France |
French far right National Front routed in key vote
|
| Dec.20 |
Madrid |
PM Rajoy's party loses majority |
|
| Dec.24 |
Vatican |
Pope Francis recalls Jesus' birth with Christmas Eve Mass |
|
| Dec.28 |
South Korea |
'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement |
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