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| Events That Shook The World In 2017. by NaoSlay: 6:12am On Jan 03, 2018 |
[b]Year in review 2017: The SHOCKING events that changed the world in 2017THERE can be no doubt that 2017 will be rememberedas one of the most eventful years in modern history. From Donald Trump to North Korea, here is a look back at the most iconic moments of 2017. JANUARYDonald Trump:The year started with the inaugurationofDonald Trumpas the 45th President of the United States. Held in Washington DC from January 17 to 21, ceremonies included concerts, parades and a memorable inaugural address from the former reality star.In a speech full of the patriotic rhetoric that had become a staple of his campaign, Mr Trump promised to “make America strong again, make America wealthy again, make America proud again and make America safe again.He was sure to add: “And, yes, we will make America great again.”The Trump Administration caused controversy in the days after the inauguration when it claimed to have “perhaps record-breaking crowd attendance”, despite photographic evidence suggesting otherwise.The President’s then Press Secretary Sean Spicer boasted the crowd "was the largest audience ever to witness an inauguration, period, both in person and around the globe”, later accusing the media of reporting inaccurate crowd estimates. FEBRUARYNorth Korea missile test:Kim Jong-ungrabbed the headlines on February 12 when he ordered the launch of a ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan.It was the hermit nation’s first missile test of Mr Trump’s presidency and sparked a bitter feud betweenKim and the US leader.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as “intolerable”, though North Korea would go on to test a handful of other missiles later in the year. MARCHTriggering of Article 50:March sawTheresa Mayfinally trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officiallystarting the process of the UK’s departure from the European Union. The Prime Minister told the Commons at the time:"This is a historic moment from which there can be noturning back. Britain is leaving the European Union."Britain is currently due to leave the EU on March 29, 2019.First SpaceX re-flight:On March 30, SpaceX became the first to successfully re-launch and land the first stage of an orbital rocket. APRILShayrat missile strike:On the morning of April 7, US President Trump ordered 59 Tomahawk cruise missilesto be fired at the Shayrat airbase in Syria. The strike was in response to a chemical attack three days earlier, which saw the Syrian Government airdrop toxic gas on the town of Khan Shaykhun, killing 74 people and injuring more than 557 others, according to the Idlib health authority. [/b]
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| Re: Events That Shook The World In 2017. by NaoSlay: 6:16am On Jan 03, 2018 |
MAYManchester terror attack: On May 22, after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds of others - many of themchildren.About two weeks later, the singer returned to the UK to host a benefit concert at Old Trafford Cricket Ground dubbed One Love Manchester.The concert raised some £10million for the victims of the attack. JUNETrump snubs Paris Climate Accord:June started with the US President announcing that America would be pulling out of the landmark Paris climate agreement.The Republican claimed the Paris agreement "front-loads costs on American people", "disadvantages the US" to benefit other countries and causes "vastly diminished economic production”. The move was widely condemned by other world leaders.London Bridge terror attack:Before Ariana Grande could sing at One Love Manchester, another terror attack was carried out on London Bridge.Terrorists ploughed into pedestrians on the bridge, before running into nearby Borough Market where they set about stabbing revellers. Eight victims died in the attack, with a further 48 suffering injuries.UK General Election:The Conservatives lost their majority in a shocking general election that defied all the early polls. Mrs May was forced to broker a deal with the DUP in Northern Ireland to prop up her government, asJeremy Corbyn’s Labour surged in popularity. Grenfell Tower fire:On June 14, people all over Britainwatched in horror Grenfell Tower in North Kensingtonwent up in flames. The fire, which burned for more than 60 hours, causedthe deaths of 71 people.The tragedy led to a mass outrage after it was revealed that the flames may have been worsened by the cladding that encased the building’s exterior. JULYNorth Korea launches intercontinental missile: On July 4, North Korean officials launched its first test of an intercontinental missile, which the reclusive nation claimed could strike “anywhere in the world”.In response to the launch Mr Trump tweeted: "North Koreahas just launched another missile. Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?“Hard to believe that South Korea and Japan will put up with this much longer.“Perhaps China will put a heavy move on North Koreaand end this nonsense once and for all!” AUGUSTTotal solar eclipse:A stunning total solar eclipse, dubbed The Great American Eclipse, blocked out the Sun across the US on August 21.The path of totality crossed 14 states and was the first total solar eclipse to be visible from all of the US since 1918.Hurricane Harvey: Four days later, the deadly Hurricane Harvey struck the US as a category for hurricane, causing devastating damage to parts of Texas, killing at least 90 people in total and costing just shy of $200billion. SEPTEMBER North Korea launch:The warmongering nation fired its most powerful weapon to date - a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb.Hurricanes devastate the Americas: The Caribbean and swathes of the US were battered by a string of hurricanes including the powerful Irma and Maria. The two storms killed more than 200 people and caused billions of dollars worth of damage. Olympics awarded:On September 13, the InternationalOlympic Committee awarded Paris and Los Angeles the right to host the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics,respectively. Myndd44 , lalasticlala
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| Re: Events That Shook The World In 2017. by NaoSlay: 6:20am On Jan 03, 2018 |
OCTOBERLas Vegas shooting:On October 1, 58 people were killed when Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crown of concert-goers from his hotel room in Las Vegas Nevada.The attack is the deadliest US mass shooting to date and has reignited calls for tougher gun control laws nationwide.Hurricane Ophelia hits UK: The British Isles were barraged by torrential rain and deadly winds as the remnants of Ophelia blew in on October 16.The Met Office issued a red warning for the whole of the Republic of Ireland and parts of the UK, with winds speeds of up to 120mph recorded in parts.Three people were killed during the storm.Catalan independence:October also saw Catalonia vote for indolence from Spain in a referendum that was later declared unlawful by the international community. However, the vote was overshadowed by the aggressive response of Spanish police forces who were accused of violence towards people trying to cast theirballots. NOVEMBERPanama Papers:On November 5, German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung released millions of documents highlighting the dubious financial activities of some politicians, celebrities and businesses. Among those caught up in the scandal were Queen Elizabeth II, Bono and David Cameron.Zimbabwe coup:Robert Mugabe was forced to resign as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years, following a military coup in the south African nation.The six-day takeover resulted in Mugabe’s former ally Emmerson Mnangagwa being sworn in as President. DECEMBERUS recognises Jerusalem:On December 6, Donald Trump made the controversial decision to formally recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.The move was widely condemned and Mr Trump was even accused of issuing a “declaration of war”.Theresa May branded the President’s speech as “unhelpful”, arguing that it could destabilise peace in the region.
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| Re: Events That Shook The World In 2017. by Bambless1(m): 6:32am On Jan 03, 2018 |
Killing of Youths in the East, many killed by Ritualists in the Southwest, BokoHaram and FulaniHerdsmen killings in the North that happened in Nigeria did'nt shake the world? Mtcheeeew 2 Likes
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