Cnn world news today 2014
Here are some of the top stories from CNN World News in 2014:
January 2014
- Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian protesters seize government buildings in eastern Ukraine, leading to a standoff with Ukrainian authorities.
- North Korea executes leader's uncle: Jang Song-thaek, the uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is executed on charges of treason.
February 2014
- Sochi Winter Olympics: The 22nd Winter Olympics take place in Sochi, Russia, with athletes from around the world competing in events such as alpine skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey.
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears: A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 passenger jet disappears while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, with 239 people on board.
March 2014
- Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists declare independence in eastern Ukraine, leading to a military crackdown by Ukrainian forces.
- Crimea annexation: Russia annexes Crimea, a peninsula in Ukraine, in a move widely condemned by the international community.
April 2014
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 search: The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is suspended after a month-long search effort fails to find any signs of the missing plane.
- Nigeria kidnappings: Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group, kidnaps over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, sparking widespread outrage and international condemnation.
May 2014
- Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine clash with Ukrainian government forces, leading to a surge in violence and casualties.
- Israel-Gaza conflict: Israel launches a military operation in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure, in response to rocket attacks from Gaza.
June 2014
- World Cup: The 2014 FIFA World Cup takes place in Brazil, with 32 national teams competing in the tournament.
- Iraq crisis: The Iraqi government launches a military operation to retake the city of Mosul from Islamic State (ISIS) militants.
July 2014
- Israel-Gaza conflict: A ceasefire is brokered between Israel and Hamas, ending a 50-day conflict that has killed over 2,000 people.
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down: A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 passenger jet is shot down by a missile over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.
August 2014
- Iraq crisis: ISIS militants capture the city of Sinjar, leading to a humanitarian crisis as thousands of Yazidis are forced to flee.
- Gaza conflict: Israel launches a military operation in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure, in response to rocket attacks from Gaza.
September 2014
- Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine clash with Ukrainian government forces, leading to a surge in violence and casualties.
- Ebola outbreak: The World Health Organization declares the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a global health emergency, with over 7,000 cases reported.
October 2014
- US midterm elections: The 2014 United States midterm elections take place, with Republicans gaining control of the Senate and maintaining control of the House of Representatives.
- Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protests erupt in Hong Kong, with thousands of people demanding greater autonomy and democratic reforms.
November 2014
- ISIS beheads American journalist: ISIS militants behead American journalist James Foley, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation.
- European Union elections: Elections take place in the European Union, with voters electing members to the European Parliament.
December 2014
- Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine clash with Ukrainian government forces, leading to a surge in violence and casualties.
- South Sudan conflict: The conflict in South Sudan escalates, with thousands of people killed and over 1 million displaced.
These are just some of the top stories from CNN World News in 2014. It was a year marked by conflict, crisis, and tragedy, but also by moments of hope and resilience.