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INSTANCES OF 2015 THAT DEFINED AN ICONIC YEAR

Added on: 3rd Oct 2016

 

MEETING OF PUTIN AND OBAMA

Meeting of Putin and Obama

On September 28th, US President Barack Obama and his

Moscow based counterpart Vladimir Putin came face to face

at a time when relations between the U.S. and Russia had

fallen to near Cold War level lows amid disagreements over

Syria and Ukraine. The presidents agreed to look for a

diplomatic end to the Syrian civil war but clashed over the

central question of whether Syrian President Assad

should retain power.

 

 

ANKARA BOMBINGS

Ankara Bombings

On October 10th, suicide bombers killed over 100 people

and injured more than 400 others at a peace rally in 

Ankara, Turkey. No organization has yet claimed

responsibility for the attack but the bombers have

suspected links to the Islamic State.

 

 

INDONESIA BURNING

orangutan

Since summer, Indonesia and some other Southeast Asian

countries have been dealing with extensive wildfires

caused by illegal slash and burn practices used to clear land

for new plantations. Totally exhausted after escaping the

fire and being attacked by local villagers, this orangutan

mother with her baby has become a symbol of this disaster.

 

 

HURRICANE PATRICIA

Hurricane Patricia

On October 23rd, Central America, Mexico and Texas were

hit by hurricane Patricia, the most intense hurricane ever

recorded in the Western Hemisphere, with winds of 200 mph

and a pressure of 879 mbar. Fortunately, the affected areas

were mostly rural, mitigating a potential large scale disaster.

 

 

EUROPEAN MIGRANT CRISIS

European migrant crisis

For most of the year, Europe has in the midst of an

unprecedented human migration. Fleeing war, fearing

for their life and dreaming of a better life far from the

poverty and upheaval of their unstable nations, hundreds

of thousands have been flocking to Europe in rickety

boats, cramped trucks and even on foot.

 

 

PARIS ATTACKS

Paris Attacks

On the evening of 13th November 2015, a series of

coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Paris. First, 3

suicide bombers struck near the Stade de France in

Saint-Denis, followed by suicide bombings and mass

shootings at cafés, restaurants, and a concert hall in

Paris. The attackers killed 130 people. Later, the

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks.

 

 

END OF KLITSCHKO´S WINNING SERIES

Wladimir Klitschko

On November 28th, Wladimir Klitschko, one of the greatest

heavyweight champions in boxing of all time, lost to

Tyson Fury in what was one the most watched sport events

of the year. Fury beat the “Dr. Steelhammer” on a point

decision, ending Klitschko´s remarkably long reign as

the heavyweight champion of the world.

 

 

GROUND-BREAKING CLIMATE CHANGE PACT

climate change pact

On December 12th, after two weeks of intense negotiations,

a deal to attempt to limit the rise in global temperatures

to less than 2C was agreed at the climate change summit

in Paris. According to the pact and for the first time ever,

all countries are committed to reduce their carbon emissions.

 


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