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Here are some of the top news stories from 2019:
January 2019
- The United States government shutdown: The longest government shutdown in US history, lasting 35 days, ended on January 25, 2019.
- Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou arrested: The CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei was arrested in Canada on December 1, 2018, and charged with fraud and conspiracy.
February 2019
- New Zealand mosque shootings: A mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killed 51 people and injured many more.
- Venezuela crisis: The political crisis in Venezuela escalated, with opposition leader Juan Guaidó declaring himself interim president and the US recognizing him as the legitimate leader.
March 2019
- Brexit: The UK Parliament voted to delay Brexit, pushing the deadline to October 31, 2019.
- Notre Dame Cathedral fire: A devastating fire broke out at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, on April 15, 2019.
April 2019
- Sri Lanka Easter bombings: A series of coordinated bombings at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka killed over 250 people and injured many more.
- Mueller report: The US Department of Justice released a redacted version of the Mueller report, which investigated Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
May 2019
- Iran-US tensions: Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, with the US deploying troops to the Middle East and Iran shooting down a US drone.
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with protesters demanding greater autonomy from China.
June 2019
- US-Iran conflict: The US launched airstrikes against Iranian military targets, killing several Iranian military personnel.
- Amazon rainforest fires: Devastating wildfires swept through the Amazon rainforest, sparking international concern and outrage.
July 2019
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with protesters clashing with police and demanding greater autonomy from China.
- US-China trade war: The US and China engaged in a trade war, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
August 2019
- Kashmir crisis: India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to widespread protests and clashes.
- Amazon rainforest fires: The Amazon rainforest fires continued to spread, with many countries and organizations offering aid to Brazil.
September 2019
- Climate strikes: Global climate strikes took place, with millions of people around the world protesting for climate action.
- US-Iran conflict: The US and Iran engaged in a series of military confrontations, including the shooting down of an Iranian drone.
October 2019
- Brexit: The UK Parliament voted to delay Brexit again, pushing the deadline to January 31, 2020.
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with protesters demanding greater autonomy from China.
November 2019
- US presidential election: The 2020 US presidential election took place, with Democratic candidate Joe Biden defeating incumbent President Donald Trump.
December 2019
- Iran-US conflict: The US and Iran engaged in a series of military confrontations, including the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with protesters demanding greater autonomy from China.
These are just some of the major news stories from 2019. It was a tumultuous year, with many significant events shaping the world we live in today.