Cnn news today 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from CNN in 2019:
January 2019
- The government shutdown: The partial government shutdown, which began in December 2018, continued into January 2019, with President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats unable to agree on a funding deal.
- Trump's national emergency declaration: President Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, allowing him to redirect funds to build a border wall without Congressional approval.
February 2019
- New Zealand mosque shootings: A mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killed 51 people and injured many more. The attack was carried out by a white supremacist.
- Boeing 737 Max grounding: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Boeing 737 Max aircraft after two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
March 2019
- Brexit: The UK and EU reached a revised Brexit deal, but it was rejected by the UK Parliament.
- Mueller report: Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted his report on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election to Attorney General William Barr.
April 2019
- Notre Dame Cathedral fire: A fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, causing significant damage to the historic building.
- Sri Lanka Easter bombings: A series of bombings at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka killed over 250 people and injured many more.
May 2019
- Trump's Iran sanctions: The US imposed new sanctions on Iran, which led to a spike in tensions between the two countries.
- Venezuela crisis: The US recognized Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, while President Nicolas Maduro remained in power.
June 2019
- US-Iran tensions: The US shot down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran shot down a US drone in retaliation.
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy from China.
July 2019
- US-China trade war: The US and China engaged in a trade war, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
- Amazon rainforest fires: Large-scale fires broke out in the Amazon rainforest, with many blaming climate change and deforestation.
August 2019
- Hong Kong protests: The protests in Hong Kong continued, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds.
- El Paso shooting: A mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, killed 22 people and injured many more.
September 2019
- US-Iran tensions: The US and Iran engaged in a series of military confrontations, including the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker.
- Hurricane Dorian: A powerful hurricane hit the Bahamas, causing widespread destruction and killing over 70 people.
October 2019
- Brexit: The UK and EU reached a new Brexit deal, which was approved by the UK Parliament.
- Turkey-Syria border crisis: Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
November 2019
- US presidential election: The Democratic Party held its presidential primaries, with Joe Biden ultimately winning the nomination.
- Hong Kong protests: The protests in Hong Kong continued, with police using increasingly violent tactics to disperse crowds.
December 2019
- US-China trade deal: The US and China reached a partial trade deal, which included a reduction in tariffs and increased Chinese purchases of US goods.
- Iran-US tensions: The US and Iran engaged in a series of military confrontations, including the killing of a top Iranian general by a US drone strike.
These are just a few of the many news stories that made headlines in 2019. It was a year marked by significant global events, including conflicts, natural disasters, and political crises.