January 2020 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 2020:
- Palau Bans Toxic Sun Cream
- Stabbing Attack in Paris
- Kenya Terror Attack
- Six Dead in Italy
- Plane Crash in Iran
- Political Unrest in Venezuela
- Taiwan President Reelected
- Protests in Iran
- Human Rights Activists Killed in Colombia
- Protesters Attempt to Storm Theater
- Coronavirus in China
- Greece Hires its First Female President
- Lebanon Has a New Government
- Growing Violence in Africa Effects Schools
Palau Bans Toxic Sun Cream
On January 1, Palau became the first country to ban sun creams containing ingredients that are harmful to coral and marine life. The island has now banned all sales and use of these sun creams. (BBC)
Photo Source: Dr. Ian MacDonald/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP
Stabbing Attack in Paris
On January 3, a man wielding a knife entered a suburban park in Paris and began a stabbing spree. He killed one person and injured two others before being shot and killed by police. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Michel Euler
Kenya Terror Attack
On January 5, a terrorist attack that occurred at Kenya Defense Force left three Americans dead. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. Kenya’s military said that they killed four of the terrorists during the counter attack. (CNN)
Photo Source: Staff Sgt. Lexie West/U.S. Air Force via AP
Six Dead in Italy
On January 5, a suspected drunk driver killed six German tourists and injured another four at a ski resort in Italy. The driver, who had four times the legal limit of blood alcohol, drove up on a sidewalk. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Helmut Moling
Plane Crash in Iran
On January 8, a Ukrainian International flight crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board. The majority of passengers were Iranian and Canadian. A spokesperson for the aircraft said it was checked two days prior with no issues. On January 11, it was revealed that the crash was due to missiles launched by Iran, though those missiles were not purposely sent on the plane. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky
Political Unrest in Venezuela
On January 8, the political unrest in Venezuela continued. Two days prior, opposition leader Juan Guaido was blocked from entering Parliament. He attempted to climb a fence to gain entry, eventually forcing his way in with other opposition figures. Many citizens were angered by this, taking to the streets. Authorities have been using tear gas on them. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Taiwan President Reelected
On January 11, President Tsai Ing-wen won 57% of the vote in Taiwan. This will be the president’s second term. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying
Protests in Iran
On January 12, mass anti-government protests hit the streets of Iran. The protests are in response to the downed plane that was later revealed to have been accidentally shot down by Iranian officials. Demonstrators are calling for the Supreme Leader to step down. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
Human Rights Activists Killed in Colombia
On January 14, the UN revealed that human rights advocates and community leaders in Colombia are being killed at an alarming rate. So far, 10 activists have already been killed in 2020. The UN is urging Colombia politicians to change this trend. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Fernando Vergara
Protesters Attempt to Storm Theater
On January 18, protesters in Paris attempted to storm a theater President Macron was in. Police were called to help protect the political figure. The protesters are fighting the new pension reforms in France. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Christophe Ena
Coronavirus in China
On January 20, China announced it reached 139 cases of pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus. So far, three people have died from the virus, which is mostly in Beijing. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
Greece Hires its First Female President
On January 22, Katerina Sakellaropoulou was elected, becoming the first female president in Greece. Sakellaropoulou was previously a high court judge and human rights activist. (CNN)
Photo Source: Orestis Panagiotou/Pool via AP
Lebanon Has a New Government
On January 24, nearly 100 days after the protests in Lebanon began, a new government has taken place. The government has been cut to one-third the original size, and Prime Minister Hassan Diab has replaced Saad Hairi, who resigned a few weeks after the protests began. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Bilal Hussein
Growing Violence in Africa Effects Schools
On January 28, it was revealed that over 3,500 schools have closed in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali over the last two years. Growing violence between terrorists and citizens has left 8 million children without schools. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jerome Delay
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