April 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 April 2019:
- US Warns Turkey Over Missile Deal
- More Deaths in Sudan Protests
- New Zealand Changes Gun Laws
- Julian Assange Arrested
- Ethiopia Arrest 59 Officials
- Notre Dame on Fire
- Constitutional Changes in Egypt
- Alan Garcia Pronounced Dead
- Irish Journalist Killed by Demonstrators
- Over 200 Killed in Sri Lanka Attack
- Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency
- Sri Lanka Raid Becomes Deadly Shooting
- Japan’s Emperor Abdicated
US Warns Turkey Over Missile Deal
On April 4, Vice President Mike Pence warned Turkey to think before buying a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system. Pence stated that the decision could impact whether or not Turkey remains a Nato member. Turkey responded, saying the deal was set in stone. (BBC)
Photo Source: Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool
More Deaths in Sudan Protests
On April 9, eleven people died during the protests in Sudan, including members of the “state force.” Protestors are fighting for an end to the current president’s 30-year reign. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo
New Zealand Changes Gun Laws
On April 10, in a 119-1 vote, New Zealand’s parliament voted to ban military-style semi-automatic weapons. The decision comes weeks after a mass shooting that left 50 people dead. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Mark Baker
Julian Assange Arrested
On April 11, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested in London. It is still undetermined whether or not Assange will be extradited to the United States. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Matt Dunham
Ethiopia Arrest 59 Officials
On April 11, fifty-nine Ethiopian officials were arrested for corruption and economic sabotage. These arrests come after the newly-appointed Prime Minister promised to clean up the politics. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Samuel Habtab
Notre Dame on Fire
On April 15, the famed Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire in Paris. The fire took a long time to put out, and it will likely take months to assess the damage. The blaze is suspected to be accidental. Macron hopes to rebuild it within five years. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Michel Euler
Constitutional Changes in Egypt
On April 16, Egypt passed constitutional changes that could allow current President Sisi to rule until 2030. The changes also give Sisi more judiciary power. He was expected to step down in 2022, but with these changes, the date is now uncertain. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
Alan Garcia Pronounced Dead
On April 17. Peru’s former president Alan Garcia died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police were preparing to arrest Garcia later that day for money laundering and bribery. In his alleged suicide notes, Garcia said he killed himself to avoid embarrassment by his political enemies. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Martin Mejia
Irish Journalist Killed by Demonstrators
On April 19, rioters in Northern Ireland shot and killed journalist Lyra McKee, who was just 29-years-old. As of April 20, two suspects are in custody. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Tim Ireland
Over 200 Killed in Sri Lanka Attack
On April 21, Easter Sunday, about 290 people died and hundreds more were injured in an explosion at churches in Sri Lanka. The bombings were coordinated and are believed to be terrorist related. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency
On April 22, final results revealed that comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy won the Ukrainian election. Zelenksiy has not political experience aside from playing a parody president on television. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Sergei Grits
Sri Lanka Raid Becomes Deadly Shooting
On April 25, after the Islamic State claimed the deadly bombing on the Sri Lankan churches, police began to hunt for 140 people they presume to be members. A shooting erupted when police raided the east, but police were still able to detain 76 people. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Japan’s Emperor Abdicated
On April 30, in the first time in over 200 years, Japan Emperor Akihito has announced he is stepping down. His son is expected to be his successor. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko
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