News roundup november 9 15 2015
Here's a news roundup for November 9-15, 2015:
Top Stories
- Paris Attacks: A series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, France, killed at least 130 people and injured hundreds more. The attacks, which targeted several locations including the Bataclan concert hall, were carried out by ISIS militants.
- US Election: The 2016 US presidential election season heated up as Republican candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson clashed in a debate, while Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton faced criticism over her use of a private email server.
- Syrian Civil War: The Syrian government and its allies launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo, leading to widespread civilian casualties and displacement.
International News
- Turkey-Syria Border: Turkey launched airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, following a suicide bombing in Ankara that killed 97 people.
- China Stock Market: The Shanghai Composite Index plummeted 7.3% in a single day, sparking concerns about a global market downturn.
- NATO Summit: Leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) gathered in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss security concerns and the threat posed by Russia.
Business and Economy
- Oil Prices: Oil prices continued to fall, with Brent crude dropping below $40 per barrel for the first time in over a year.
- Apple Earnings: Apple reported strong quarterly earnings, driven by sales of its iPhone and iPad products.
- Black Friday Sales: Retailers reported strong sales on Black Friday, with many offering deep discounts and promotions to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Sports
- NFL: The Denver Broncos defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in a thrilling Monday Night Football game.
- NBA: The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 111-77 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Soccer: The English Premier League announced that it would be introducing video assistant referees (VARs) to help officials make decisions on the field.
Entertainment
- Awards Season: The 88th Academy Awards nominations were announced, with "The Revenant" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" leading the pack with 12 nominations each.
- Music: Taylor Swift's album "1989" was certified 10x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- Film: The movie "Spectre" became the highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at the global box office.
These are just a few of the top stories from November 9-15, 2015. Let me know if you'd like me to expand on any of these topics or provide more information on other news stories from that time period!