Future news worldwide 2017
Here are some significant news stories from around the world in 2017:
Politics and Government
- January: Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, marking a significant shift in global politics.
- March: The United Kingdom triggers Article 50, officially beginning the process of leaving the European Union (Brexit).
- May: Emmanuel Macron is elected President of France, defeating Marine Le Pen in a runoff election.
- June: The United States withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement, a global accord aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- October: The Catalan independence referendum takes place in Spain, leading to a constitutional crisis and the arrest of Catalan leaders.
Economy and Business
- January: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 20,000 for the first time, marking a new high in the US stock market.
- March: The European Central Bank announces plans to phase out its quantitative easing program, a move that sends global markets tumbling.
- June: The UK's economy grows by 0.3% in the second quarter, its fastest pace in five years.
- October: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cuts its global growth forecast, citing rising protectionism and trade tensions.
Technology and Science
- January: The world's largest solar power plant is opened in China, capable of generating 850 megawatts of electricity.
- March: The European Space Agency's Schiaparelli lander crashes on Mars, marking a setback for the agency's Mars exploration program.
- June: The US Supreme Court rules in favor of Apple in a patent dispute with Samsung, a major victory for the tech giant.
- October: The first commercial flight of the Airbus A350-1000 takes place, marking a new era in long-haul air travel.
Health and Environment
- January: The World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global health emergency over the spread of the Zika virus.
- March: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces plans to roll back regulations on coal-fired power plants, a move criticized by environmental groups.
- June: The Paris Agreement on climate change comes into effect, with nearly 200 countries committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- October: The WHO reports a surge in cases of cholera in Yemen, citing a lack of access to clean water and sanitation.
Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
- January: The Syrian Civil War enters its seventh year, with the conflict showing no signs of abating.
- March: The US launches airstrikes against Syrian government forces, marking a significant escalation of its involvement in the conflict.
- June: The United Nations reports that over 20 million people are displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing violence and conflict.
- October: The Iraqi government declares victory over the Islamic State (ISIS) in Mosul, marking a major milestone in the fight against the terrorist group.
These are just a few of the many significant news stories from around the world in 2017.