Hard news stories 2017

Here are some of the most significant hard news stories from 2017:

  1. North Korea's Nuclear Tests: North Korea conducted multiple nuclear tests in 2017, including two intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests, which sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about the country's nuclear capabilities.
  2. Assassination of Kim Jong-nam: The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia in February 2017. The attack was widely attributed to North Korean agents.
  3. Manchester Arena Bombing: A suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, killed 22 people and injured over 500 in May 2017. The attack was carried out by Salman Abedi, a British citizen of Libyan descent.
  4. London Bridge Attack: A van rammed into pedestrians on London Bridge, followed by a stabbing attack at Borough Market, killing eight people and injuring 48 in June 2017. The attack was carried out by three men who were later shot dead by police.
  5. Hurricane Harvey: A Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Texas in August 2017, causing widespread flooding and damage in Houston and other parts of the state. The storm caused an estimated $125 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
  6. Hurricane Maria: A Category 5 hurricane devastated Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in September 2017, causing an estimated 3,000 deaths and $90 billion in damages.
  7. Las Vegas Shooting: A mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, killed 58 people and injured over 800 in October 2017. The attack was carried out by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man who was found dead in his hotel room.
  8. Syria's Chemical Weapons Attack: A chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria, killed over 80 people and injured hundreds in April 2017. The attack was blamed on the Syrian government, which denied responsibility.
  9. Trump's Travel Ban: The Trump administration issued a travel ban targeting several majority-Muslim countries, which was met with widespread protests and legal challenges.
  10. Russia's Election Interference: The U.S. intelligence community concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and that the interference was intended to help Donald Trump win the presidency.
  11. FBI's Russia Investigation: The FBI launched an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
  12. Catalonia's Independence Referendum: The Spanish government cracked down on a referendum on Catalan independence, which was held in October 2017. The referendum was declared illegal by the Spanish government, and several Catalan leaders were arrested and charged with sedition.
  13. South China Sea Dispute: The United States and China engaged in a series of diplomatic tensions over the South China Sea, with the U.S. Navy conducting freedom of navigation operations in the disputed waters.
  14. Yemen's Civil War: The conflict in Yemen continued to escalate, with the Saudi-led coalition launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels and the humanitarian situation deteriorating.
  15. Zuma's Ouster: South African President Jacob Zuma was ousted from office in February 2017, following a series of corruption scandals and allegations of state capture.

These are just a few of the many significant hard news stories from 2017.