December 2016 news events

Here are some of the major news events that took place in December 2016:

  1. Presidential Transition: Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017, but the transition process began in December 2016. Trump's team faced controversy over the appointment of Michael Flynn as National Security Adviser and the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
  2. Fidel Castro's Death: Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader, died on November 25, 2016, at the age of 90. His death sparked a mix of reactions, with some celebrating his legacy and others mourning the loss of a complex figure.
  3. Olympic Athlete Luge Accident: Nodar Kumaritashvili, a Georgian luger, died in a training accident at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. In December 2016, a similar accident occurred when a luger from the United States, Nino Schurter, crashed during a training session at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea.
  4. North Korea's Nuclear Test: North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test on September 9, 2016, and its sixth test on September 3, 2017. In December 2016, the United Nations Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea in response to its nuclear tests.
  5. Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Civil War continued to rage in December 2016, with the Syrian government and its allies, including Russia, launching a campaign to retake the city of Aleppo from rebel forces. The city was eventually retaken by the government in December 2016.
  6. Zika Virus Outbreak: The Zika virus outbreak, which began in 2015, continued to spread in December 2016, with cases reported in over 50 countries. The virus was linked to birth defects and neurological disorders.
  7. Brexit Negotiations: The United Kingdom and the European Union began negotiating the terms of the UK's exit from the EU, known as Brexit, in December 2016. The negotiations were marked by controversy and disagreements over issues such as trade, immigration, and the Irish border.
  8. US Election Recounts: In December 2016, recounts were conducted in several states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, to verify the results of the 2016 presidential election. The recounts did not change the outcome of the election.
  9. Turkey's Coup Attempt: In July 2016, a military coup attempt was made against the government of Turkey. In December 2016, the Turkish government launched a purge of suspected coup plotters, leading to widespread human rights concerns.
  10. NASA's Juno Mission: NASA's Juno spacecraft, which was launched in 2011, completed its first orbit of Jupiter in December 2016. The mission aimed to study the planet's atmosphere and magnetic field.

These are just a few of the major news events that took place in December 2016.