Cic news january 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from January 2019, as reported by CNN International:
Politics
- January 3: The partial government shutdown in the United States enters its 13th day, with no end in sight.
- January 4: The US Senate votes to end the government shutdown, but the House of Representatives rejects the measure, leading to a stalemate.
- January 16: The US government reopens after a 35-day shutdown, with a temporary funding bill passed by Congress.
Business
- January 2: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 24,000 for the first time, amid optimism about the US economy.
- January 10: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the fifth time in 2018, citing a strong economy.
- January 24: The US stock market experiences a sharp sell-off, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 500 points.
World News
- January 3: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the Philippines, killing at least 16 people and injuring hundreds.
- January 8: A suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, kills at least 100 people and injures many more.
- January 15: The United States and China agree to a 90-day trade truce, with both sides pledging to work towards a more balanced trade relationship.
Sports
- January 1: The Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII (52) by defeating the New England Patriots 41-33.
- January 14: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-90 in the NBA All-Star Game.
- January 28: The Australian Open tennis tournament begins, with Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka winning the men's and women's singles titles, respectively.
Entertainment
- January 7: The 76th Golden Globe Awards take place, with "Bohemian Rhapsody" winning Best Motion Picture - Drama and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" winning Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical.
- January 13: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards take place, with Kacey Musgraves winning Album of the Year for "Golden Hour".
- January 25: The 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards take place, with "The Favourite" winning Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
These are just a few of the top news stories from January 2019. If you're looking for more specific information or would like me to provide additional details, please let me know!