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Avalanche in Pakistan
On January 15, multiple avalanches in Pakistan ruined and buried houses. At least 77 people have died and 94 have been injured. There are concerns that more people are still trapped in buried houses and the death toll may rise. (CNN) -
Coronavirus Updates (2)
On March 9, Ireland announced it will cancel all Saint Patrick’s Day parades in an attempt to curb coronavirus. On March 12, Uganda announced that it is restricting travel to and from countries affected by the coronavirus. Among these countries are China, Germany, France, America, Iran, Italy, and South Korea. As of March 13, Italy is still on complete lockdown. On March 14, it was announced that Spanish cases are up 1,500 in the last 24 hours. (CNN) -
Covid 19 virus
I think that the covid 19 virus was the most important event in 2020. The covid 19 pandemic affected a lot of people and still is today! We have to learn how to social distance when there is a deadly virus. -
Protests Erupt in Israel
On April 19, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Israel, each 2 meters apart to respect social distancing laws. The protesters are protesting Prime Minister Netanyahu and government corruption. (CNN) -
Controversial Security Law in China
On May 22, China announced a controversial security law that may affect Hong Kong as we know it. The law criminalizes "treason, secession, sedition (and) subversion" against the central government, which would bypass Hong Kong legislation. The law allows national security to be in Hong Kong. (CNN) -
Growing Fire in Arizona
On June 12, a fire sparked by lightning a week earlier strengthened, threatening hundreds of homes and thousands of acres. The fire is now on 6,200 acres and only 10% contained. (CNN) -
Hostage Situation in Ukraine Ends
On July 22, a hostage situation in Brazil ended after President Zelensky agreed to endorse a 2005 documentary on animal abuse. The gunman hijacked a bus of 13 people and threatened to blow it up before making his demands. (CNN) -
Joe Biden Announces Running Mate
On August 12, Joe Biden announced that he has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harris is a strong advocate for diversity and equality. (BBC) -
New Fires Emerge in California
On September 28, two new fires in California burned 10,000 acres in just 24 hours. Firefighters continue to fight 25 different fires in the state. The Grass Fire in Napa County grew rapidly, burning 1,500 acres, forcing many homes and hospitals to evacuate. By September 30, the fires continued to rage across the state. First responders are working towards preventing the spread of fires at the moment. (CNN) -
Vietnam Sees Worst Flood in Years
On October 21, flooding in Vietnam killed more than 100 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Cattle and poultry have been swept away or killed and thousands upon thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed. This is the worst flooding Vietnam has seen in decades. (CNN) -
Riot Declared in Portland
On November 1, Portland police declared a riot after many businesses were broken into during new protests. Law enforcement officials stated that about 150 gathered to march before a few began throwing objects at the police, quickly escalating to throwing objects at surrounding businesses. (CNN) -
Israel Government Collapses
On December 28, after failing to meet a deadline for the 2021-22 budget, Israel’s government collapsed. The country will now face its fourth election in the last two years, which is expected to begin in March. The last three elections were inconclusive, and with the pandemic causing much stress, Netanyahu and Gantz agreed to join forces as a coalition government. Unfortunately, the two have not seen eye-to-eye, causing the collapse and the need for another election. (CNN) -
Coronavirus Spreads
On February 4, China experienced its deadliest day since the Coronavirus was deemed a public health emergency. The total number of cases in China alone is 20,438, with 425 deaths. The virus has also spread to other countries, but so far, only two deaths have been reported outside China’s mainland. At least 207 cases have been reported across 12 countries. (CNN)
