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AirAsia plane crashes into Java Sea
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AirAsia flight 8501 crashed into the Java Sea after experiencing heavy turbulence in a storm. All on board are presumed dead.
2014-12-30
Russian Military Maneuvers in Europe
Russian military planes have been detected in large numbers performing maneuvers in Europe. NATO responded with increased jet fighter flights, escalating tension between the cold war enemies.
2014-10-30
Mexican Civilians Organizing
Citizens of Guerrero Mexico are demanding the return of 43 students taken away by local police and members of Guerreros Unidos. Mobs have burned government buildings and issued threats, leading to the intervention of the President of Mexico.
USA launches air strikes in Syria
The US has launched air strikes inside the Syrian border at ISIL targets and other Islamic rebel groups.
2014-09-24
Russia Invades Ukraine
Russian forces have launched a full scale invasion of Ukraine.
2014-08-28
US General Killed in Afghanistan
Major General Harold Greene was killed by an Afghan soldier in a meeting of top officials in Afghanistan. He is the highest ranking US officer killed since Vietnam.
2014-08-06
Toledo Tap Water Declared Toxic
The residents of Toledo, Ohio are lining up to get emergency supplies of bottle water as dangerous toxins have been found in the cities water. The toxins are reportedly from an algae bloom in the water's source.
2014-08-02
Three Airliners Lost in One Week
An Air Algiere passenger plane crashed in Mali due to poor weather, the third air disaster in one week with a Taiwan airliner crashing due to Typhon Matmo and Malaysia flight MH17 shot down by pro-Russian insurgents in Ukraine.
2014-07-25
Malaysian Passenger Plane Shot Down by Pro-Russian Separatists Over Ukraine
In a seeming case of mistaken identity, pro-Russian separatists shot down a Malaysian Airlines passenger flight with a Russian surface to air missile. There were no survivors.
2014-07-18
Israel Assaults Gaza
Israeli commandos attacked purported rocket launch sites in Gaza, while Israeli air forces expanded their missions.
2014-07-13
Israel Strikes Hamas Target In Retaliation
After the bodies of three kidnapped teenagers were found in the West Bank, Israel launched retaliatory strikes against more than 30 Hamas targets.
2014-07-01
ISIS Declares Islamic State
ISIS announced the territory gained in an offensive in Syria and Northern Iraq is now an Islamic state ruled by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
2014-06-30
North Korea Put Two Americans on Trial Over Seth Rogan Movie
North Korea has announced it is putting two American tourists on trial for hostile acts against the regime.
Artificial DNA Introduced to Life Forms
Chemical biologist Floyd Romesberg at the Scripps Research Institute leads a research group that has, for the first time, created microbes containing artificial DNA.
2014-05-08
Fort Hood Shooting
Ivan Lopez, a soldier with a history of mental illness, shot and killed 3 people at Fort Hood, Texas, before killing himself. He also injured 16 additional victims.
2014-04-03
Malaysian Officials Announce MH370 Confirmed Lost
The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced that it is now known that flight MH370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean.
2014-03-24
Russia Advances Into Crimea
Crimea declared itself independent and Russia voted to allow Crimea into the Russian Federation. Russian troops are now attacking Ukrainian military positions in Crimea.
2014-03-18
747 Disappears Over South China Sea
Flight 370, a 747 traveling over the South China Sea between Malaysia and Vietnam disappeared. A massive investigation and search is underway.
2014-03-09
EU Threatens Sanctions Against Russia
The EU, US and Canada have threatened Russia with sanctions if they do not leave Crimea. Russia has responded with threats of their own.
2014-03-07
Russia Breaks Ties with Ukraine
Russia has broken off diplomatic relations with the Ukraine parliamentary government and tightened its grip on Crimea. Russia has sunk a ship at a strategic port to prevent the withdrawal of Ukrainian naval vessels.
Crimea Breaks with Ukraine
Crimea has declared itself an independent state. Prime Minister Sergei Aksyonov, claims he was appointed to the post by Crimean members of the Ukrainian Parliament. He is promising a raise for any Ukrainian soldiers in Crimea to join a new Crimean Army.
2014-03-04
Russian Troops Control Crimea
Russia has taken complete control over the Crimean Peninsula. No NATO response is expected.
2014-03-03
Russia Prepares to Invade Ukraine
The Russian Parliament has voted to allow the Russian military to move into Ukraine. Pro-Russian demonstrations are continuing across the eastern part of Ukraine. Masked Pro-Russian soldiers are still in control of important targets across the country.
2014-03-01