December 2015 news

Here are some of the top news stories from December 2015:

Politics

• The United States and China reached a deal on climate change, with China agreeing to peak its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and the US agreeing to reduce its emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. (December 12)
• The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement, known as CETA, which aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade between the two regions. (December 30)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 18,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 18,035.42. (December 26)
• Apple announced that it would buy Beats Electronics, a headphones and music streaming company, for $3 billion. (December 3)
• The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, citing a strengthening US economy. (December 16)

Technology

• Google announced that it would acquire YouTube for $1.65 billion. (December 6)
• Facebook announced that it would acquire Oculus VR, a virtual reality technology company, for $2 billion. (December 15)
• The FBI announced that it had cracked the encryption on the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, allowing it to access the device's data. (December 16)

Entertainment

• The 88th Academy Awards nominations were announced, with "The Revenant" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" leading the pack with 12 nominations each. (December 14)
• The 73rd Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced, with "The Martian" and "The Big Short" leading the pack with 7 nominations each. (December 10)
• The TV show "Game of Thrones" won a record-breaking 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. (December 13)

Sports

• The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. (December 28)
• The Golden State Warriors won their 24th consecutive game, setting an NBA record. (December 12)
• The Chicago Cubs won the National League Championship Series, ending a 108-year drought without a championship. (December 21)

World News

• The Syrian government and opposition groups agreed to a ceasefire, which went into effect on December 30. (December 29)
• The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution condemning North Korea's recent nuclear test and imposing new sanctions. (December 22)
• The European Union and Turkey reached a deal on migration, with Turkey agreeing to take back migrants who reach Greece in exchange for financial aid and visa-free travel to the EU. (December 8)

These are just a few of the top news stories from December 2015. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these topics or if you have any specific questions!