Breaking news 15th april 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from April 15th, 2019:
Global News
- Venezuela Crisis: The United States, Canada, and several European countries imposed sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government, citing human rights abuses and electoral fraud.
- North Korea-US Talks: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met in Pyongyang to discuss denuclearization and economic cooperation.
- Syria Conflict: The Syrian government and its allies launched a military offensive in the Idlib province, leading to widespread civilian casualties and displacement.
US News
- Tax Day: The deadline for filing individual tax returns in the United States was April 15th, with many Americans facing delays and confusion due to the recent tax law changes.
- Border Crisis: The US Customs and Border Protection agency reported a surge in migrant apprehensions at the US-Mexico border, with over 100,000 people detained in March alone.
- Easter Sunday Bombings: A series of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday killed over 250 people and injured hundreds more, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility.
Business News
- Facebook Data Breach: Facebook announced that it had discovered a data breach affecting 540 million users, with hackers accessing sensitive information such as phone numbers and email addresses.
- Tesla Stock Plunge: Tesla's stock price plummeted by over 10% after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss in its first quarter earnings report.
- Amazon HQ2: Amazon announced that it would be building a new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, with the company investing $2.5 billion in the project.
Sports News
- NBA Playoffs: The NBA playoffs began, with the Toronto Raptors defeating the Orlando Magic in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
- MLB Season Opener: The 2019 MLB season opened, with the Chicago Cubs defeating the Miami Marlins in the season's first game.
- Golf Masters: The 2019 Masters Tournament was held at Augusta National Golf Club, with Tiger Woods winning his first major title in over a decade.
These are just a few of the top news stories from April 15th, 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!