Zeynep Aziz
- Election
- Indonesia
- April 17, 2019
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Indonesia Re-Elects Joko Widodo as President
Indonesia held the world’s largest single-day election, returning President Joko Widodo for a second term.
- Burns
- France
- April 15, 2019
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Burns in Central Paris
A major fire destroyed Notre-Dame’s roof and spire, prompting an international restoration effort.
- Omer Albashir
- President
- April 11, 2019
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Sudan’s Military Removes Omar al-Bashir from Power
Sudan’s military ousted President Omar al-Bashir after months of protests, ending his 30-year rule.
- Brexit
- EU
- April 10, 2019
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European Union Grants Britain a Brexit Extension to October
EU leaders granted the United Kingdom a flexible Brexit extension until 31 October 2019.
- Abdelaziz
- Algeria
- April 2, 2019
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Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika Resigns After Mass Protests
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after weeks of nationwide demonstrations against his continued rule.
- Elections
- Turkey
- March 31, 2019
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Turkey’s Local Elections Reshape the Political Map
Turkey’s 31 March 2019 local elections produced major opposition gains in Ankara and an initially contested result in Istanbul.
- Africa
- Cyclone
- March 14, 2019
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Cyclone Idai Devastates Mozambique and Neighbouring States
Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, causing catastrophic flooding across southeastern Africa.
- Addis Ababa
- Africa
- March 10, 2019
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Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crashes Near Addis Ababa
The crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 killed all 157 people aboard and intensified scrutiny of the Boeing 737 MAX.
- INF Treaty
- Russia
- March 4, 2019
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Russia Suspends Participation in the INF Treaty
President Vladimir Putin formally suspended Russia’s participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
- Shutdown
- USA
- January 25, 2019
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Longest US Government Shutdown Ends After 35 Days
President Trump agreed to reopen the federal government temporarily after a record 35-day shutdown.
