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Disasters and accidents A gas explosion at a subway construction site near the South Korean capital Seoul kills four workers and injures ten more. (Yonhap) EgyptAir Flight 804 A French naval vessel detects a possible signal from the missing black box of EgyptAir Flight 804. (CNN) (The New York Times) 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire Residents return to Fort McMurray for the first time since May 1 ...
October 7 – Three events that will play a significant role in the 2016 United States presidential election all take place on the same afternoon: (1) U.S. intelligence agencies publicly accuse the Russian government of using computer hacking to interfere with the U.S. election process; (2) The Washington Post releases a videotape showing ...
Disasters and accidents About one thousand houses in Manila's Tondo district in the Philippines are set ablaze following New Year's Eve firecracker festivities that left one dead and 380 others injured. (AP via CTV News) International relations The EU-Ukraine Free Trade deal officially comes into force, coinciding with a Russian food embargo on Ukraine. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) Law ...
The February 2016 North American storm complex causes power outages for more than 70,000 people in Southern California. The Iowa caucuses are held, beginning the Democratic and Republican nomination processes for the 2016 presidential election.
Law and crime The Malaysian National Security Council Act comes into effect giving the Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak sweeping new powers. (ABC News PM) Venezuelan protests, 2016 state of emergency in Venezuela Venezuela's National Electoral Council says the opposition successfully met the one percent of voter signatures in every state requirement for a referendum to recall President ...
Health 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic The first Zika virus case is confirmed in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. (WMUR) International relations 2016 North Korean nuclear test The United Nations Security Council vote on the United States - China draft resolution on North Korea is rescheduled to 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday. Russia requests more time to review the text. (Reuters) Libyan Crisis (2011 ...
International relations China–Philippines relations Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos quits as the Philippines' special envoy to China amid a falling out with his mentee current Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte. (The Manila Standard) Politics and elections Two weeks after his initial announcement, Bob Day, leader of the Family First Party, confirms his immediate resignation from the ...
International relations China–Philippines relations Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos quits as the Philippines' special envoy to China amid a falling out with his mentee current Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte. (The Manila Standard) Politics and elections Two weeks after his initial announcement, Bob Day, leader of the Family First Party, confirms his immediate resignation from the ...