January 2019 Current Events: World News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for January 2019:
- Protests Plague India
- Yellow Vest Protests Continue in France
- Tunnel Collapse Kills Miners in Afghanistan
- Frank Magnitz Beaten by Masked Men
- Peru’s Attorney General to Resign
- Maduro’s Win in Venezuela Creates Issues
- Explosion in Paris
- Polish Mayor Stabbed on Stage
- Attack at Nairobi Hotel
- Gasoline Pipeline Explosion in Mexico
- Attack at a Colombian Police Academy
- Burkina Faso’s Government Resigns
- The Venezuela Crisis Continues
- Macedonia to Change its Name
- Philippine Church Bombing
Protests Plague India
On January 3, protesters flooded the streets of Kerala after the Indian Supreme Court lifted a ban on women of menstrual-age entering a Hindu temple. Protesters even made bombs to detonate outside police stations after two women were escorted by police into the temple. Businesses and taxis have shut down in light of the protests. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Yellow Vest Protests Continue in France
On January 5, authorities asked for peace after violence erupted as the yellow vests protests continued in France. Nearly 50,000 people have taken part in the demonstrations throughout the country. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo//Michel Euler
Tunnel Collapse Kills Miners in Afghanistan
On January 6, at least 30 miners were killed in Afghanistan after a tunnel collapse. According to officials, the victims were mining for gold illegally. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini
Frank Magnitz Beaten by Masked Men
On January 7, far-right German politician Frank Magnitz was beaten unconscious while trying to walk through the city. At least three masked men were involved in the attack, which is believed to be politically motivated. Magnitz is currently in the hospital, and police are investigating the attack. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File
Peru’s Attorney General to Resign
On January 8, Peru Attorney General Pedro Chavarry announced that he plans to resign. The decision came after much public outcry over how he handled the investigation into Odebrecht, a Brazilian building company. Chavarry has denied that he is involved in corruption. Zoraida Avalos has since replaced Chavarry. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Martin Mejia
Maduro’s Win in Venezuela Creates Issues
On January 10, Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for his second term as Venezuela’s president. Many countries do not see Maduro’s victory as legitimate. Both Paraguay and Peru have cut ties claiming the government is illegitimate, but Brazil has recognized it as legitimate. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos
Explosion in Paris
On January 12, a gas leak in Paris lead to an explosion that killed three people and injured dozens more. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to fight the fire. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh
Polish Mayor Stabbed on Stage
On January 14, Paweł Adamowicz, a Polish mayor, was pronounced dead after being stabbed in the heart while on stage. Adamowicz was speaking at a charity event for a children’s hospital. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Wojtek Strozyk
Attack at Nairobi Hotel
On January 15, militants stormed a Nairobi hotel, killing at least 21 people. The attack lasted hours, and the five militants committed suicide. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it was a response to President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ben Curtis
Gasoline Pipeline Explosion in Mexico
On January 18, at least 66 people died after a gasoline pipeline exploded in Mexico. Governor Omar Fayad stated that another 76 people have been reported injured. The company is investigating the cause of the explosion as of right now. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Claudio Cruz
Attack at a Colombian Police Academy
On January 18, at least 20 people died and another 68 were injured at a police academy in Bogota, Colombia after a car bomb detonated. The suspected attacker is dead, and President Ivan Duque believes the attack to be terrorism related. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/John Wilson Vizcaino
Burkina Faso’s Government Resigns
On January 19, many members of Burkina Faso’s government resigned without giving reason. Among those who resigned was Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba and his entire cabinet. President Kabore has said he hopes to form a new government soon. (BBC)
Photo Source: Roman Pilipey/Pool Photo via AP
The Venezuela Crisis Continues
On January 24, the Trump administration discussed plans to cut funding to Maduro, after labeling the Venezuelan government as “illegitimate.” Maduro had cut diplomatic ties with the US the day before. Many European countries also announced they will recognize the opposition if elections are not called. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos
Macedonia to Change its Name
On January 25, after years of debate, an agreement has been made between Athens and Skopje to change the name of Macedonia. The Republic of Macedonia will now be called the Republic of North Macedonia. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris
Philippine Church Bombing
On January 27, two bombs went off in a church in the Philippines. Officials suspect the attack is linked to terrorism, and estimate that 20 people have died and another 100 have been wounded. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Nickee Butlangan
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