May 2018 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 May 2018:
- Attack in Central African Church
- Pirate Attack off Suriname
- Myanmar Jade Mine Collapses
- Mosque Blast Kills Over a Dozen
- Train Collision in Germany
- US Pulling Out of Iran Nuclear Deal
- Ebola Outbreak in Congo
- Attackers Hit Kabul
- North Korea Releases Three Americans
- Mass Shooting in Australia
- Taliban Kill Dozens of Police
- Knife Attack in Paris
- Family of Suicide Bombers in Indonesia
- Family Used Child in Suicide Bombing
- Turkey Detains 54 Suspected ISIS Members
- Flyover Collapses in India
- North Korea May Cancel Summit
- Guatemala Opens Embassy in Jerusalem
- Plane Crashes in Cuba
- Meghan and Harry Officially Married
- Blasts at Afghan Sports Stadium
- Mushroom Poisoning in Iran
- Two More Die of Ebola
- Islamic State Attacks Syrian Army
- Irish Voters Want to End Abortion Ban
- Restaurant Bombing in Canada
- Bus Crash in Uganda
- Summit with North Korea Still Planned for June
- Shooting in Belgium
- Journalist Faked Death
- Denmark Bans Face Veils in Public
- Taliban Officials ‘in Talks with Afghan Government’
Attack in Central African Church
On May 1, attackers armed with guns and grenades raided a Central African church, killing 26 people, and wounding nearly 100 more. The death toll is expected to rise, as the city mourns the attack. (Reuters)
Pirate Attack off Suriname
On May 3, a pirate attack off Suriname left 12 fisherman missing. So far, three bodies have been found and four have swam to safety. Rescue missions remain in effect for the other missing men. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ertugrul Kilic
Myanmar Jade Mine Collapses
On May 4, at least 14 people died after a Myanmar jade mine collapsed. This issue has become more common, as the gem industry remains unregulated. (Reuters)
Mosque Blast Kills Over a Dozen
On May 6, at least 14 people were killed and another 33 injured after an explosion at an Afghanistan mosque. The Taliban has denied responsibility, and no other group has come forward. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Train Collision in Germany
On May 7, two trains collided in Southern Germany, killing two people and injuring several more. The crash is currently under investigation. (Reuters)
US Pulling Out of Iran Nuclear Deal
On May 8, President Trump announced that the US will pull out of the Iran Nuclear Deal. (Reuters)
Photo Source: 123RF/Visions Of America LLC
Ebola Outbreak in Congo
On May 8, it was announced that 17 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the ninth time Ebola has been recorded in this region. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Frederick Murphy/CDC via AP, File
Attackers Hit Kabul
On May 9, bombs exploded in Kabul, as gunmen began attacking people, killing 7 people and injuring another 17. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
North Korea Releases Three Americans
On May 9, three American citizens were released from North Korea after being held for months. President Trump announced that the release is seen as a goodwill gesture. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File
Mass Shooting in Australia
On May 10, Australian police found seven people who were shot dead. The firearms used in the attack were found at the scene. Police are investigating the shooting. (Reuters)
Taliban Kill Dozens of Police
On May 11, Taliban fighters attacked Afghan bases, killing more than 30 officers. The attackers stole large amounts of weapons and equipment during the ambush. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Knife Attack in Paris
On May 12, a man wielding a knife went on a stabbing rampage in Paris, killing one person and injuring four more. Police shot and killed the suspect after the attacks. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Thibault Camus
Family of Suicide Bombers in Indonesia
On May 13, a husband and wife and their four children carried out a suicide attacks on 3 churches in Indonesia. The attacks left 7 people dead and another 41 injured. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo
Family Used Child in Suicide Bombing
On May 13, a family of Islamist militants launched a suicide bomb attack against police in Indonesia. The family carried their 8-year-old into the attack, though he survived the attack. 4 officers and six civilians were wounded during the attack. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim
Turkey Detains 54 Suspected ISIS Members
On May 15, Turkish authorities announced that they have detained 54 suspected ISIS members. Not much other information was released regarding these detainments. (Reuters)
Flyover Collapses in India
On May 15, 7 people died and another 30 were trapped after part of a flyover under construction collapsed in Varanasi. The collapse is currently under investigation and rescue missions continue. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Altaf Qadri
North Korea May Cancel Summit
On May 16, North Korea threatened to cancel the summit with the US scheduled for June. The Trump Administration remains hopeful that North Korea will not cancel. (BBC)
Guatemala Opens Embassy in Jerusalem
On May 16, Guatemala opened its embassy in Jerusalem. Two days earlier, dozens of Palestinian protesters were shot dead during the US embassy’s opening.
Plane Crashes in Cuba
On May 18, more than 100 people died after a plane crashed in Cuba. Three women are said to have survived, but are currently in critical condition. Two days of mourning have been declared nationally as authorities investigate the crash. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa
Meghan and Harry Officially Married
On May 18, Prince Harry and Meghan officially tied the knot. The ceremony took place at the medieval Windsor Castle. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP
Blasts at Afghan Sports Stadium
On May 18, an estimated 8 people were killed and over 40 more wounded after multiple explosions hit an Afghan sports stadium. No group has claimed responsibility. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Mushroom Poisoning in Iran
On May 21, it was announced that more than 800 people in Iran have been poisoned after eating toxic wild mushrooms. At least 11 people have died from the poisoning, as there is no effective treatment. (BBC)
Photo Source: 123/Fedor Sidorov
Two More Die of Ebola
On May 22, it was announced that two more people in Congo have died from Ebola. Authorities also stated that 7 new cases have been confirmed. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/John Bompengo
Islamic State Attacks Syrian Army
On May 22, the Islamic State attacked a military outpost near Palmyra, killing 30 Syrian army members. The attack included suicide bombers and armed cars. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Syria News, via AP
Irish Voters Want to End Abortion Ban
On May 25, a poll released predicted that 70% of Irish voters voted in favor of repealing the abortion ban. If the legislation passes, the bill will be amended to allow abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Peter Morrison
Restaurant Bombing in Canada
On May 25, two suspects walked into a Canadian restaurant and detonated a bomb which injured 15 people. The police do not believe it was a terrorist attack, and police continue to look for the two male suspects. (Reuters)
Bus Crash in Uganda
On May 25, a bus crash in Uganda left 22 people dead. The crash occurred with a large truck, and the cause is currently being investigated. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi
Summit with North Korea Still Planned for June
On May 26, President Trump stated that he was still planning to have the summit with North Korea on June 12. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
Shooting in Belgium
On May 29, a gunman in Belgium took a female cleaner hostage at a school. He eventually killed two police officers and the hostage, and injured another four police officers before being killed himself. ISIS claimed responsibility the next day, though they didn’t provide evidence. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert
Journalist Faked Death
On May 30, Ukraine revealed that it staged the murder of journalist Arkady Babchenko. The fake death was to expose Russia’s alleged hiring of hit-men. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Mykola Lazarenko/Presidential Press Service Pool Photo via AP
Denmark Bans Face Veils in Public
On May 31, Parliament in Denmark voted the face veils cannot be worn in public. The law goes into effect in August. (Reuters)
Photo Source: 123RF/Sergei Butorin
Taliban Officials ‘in Talks with Afghan Government’
On May 31, the US military stated that taliban officials have secretly been meeting with Afghan officials to discuss a ceasefire. Casualties continue to rise on both sides. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
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