Updated 8:59 AM ET, Wed December 25, 2019 "Protesters from the global environmental movement appeared in cities across the world to "rebel against governments for their criminal action on the climate and ecological crisis".Hundreds of protesters were arrested as demonstrators blocked roads and caused disruption during the two weeks of action in the capital.All of the victims, made up of 31 males and eight females, were identified as being from Vietnam.Lorry driver Maurice Robinson has pleaded guilty to plotting to assist illegal immigration.The 25-year-old, known as Mo, was allegedly part of a global smuggling ring and was charged with the manslaughter of a group of men, women and children found dead at the site in Grays.Al Baghdadi, 48, fled into a tunnel and killed himself and two children in October after being tracked down by US special forces in northern Syria.He became leader of IS in 2014 when the extremist group took control of huge areas of Iraq and Syria and imposed its rule over the civilian population.The Duke of York was interviewed on BBC Newsnight about his The prince claimed he was in a Pizza Express restaurant in Woking on a night when he is accused of having Darryn Frost, who works in the Ministry of Justice's communications department, fought the terrorist Those who died were named as Saskia Jones, 23, and Jack Merritt, 25.The Conservatives won seats in Labour heartlands and secured a huge House of Commons majority of 80.It is the largest majority of any government since 2001 and the Conservatives' highest number of seats since Margaret Thatcher was their leader.Two Democrats voted against the charges - Rep Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and Rep Collin Peterson of Minnesota.The President denied evidence from the US ambassador to the EU that he wanted a Only two presidents had been impeached before - Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998.Other stars we lost include critic and broadcaster This happened not only in Hong Kong and Sudan but also in Algeria, Lebanon, Bolivia, Chile, Iraq and even Russia (Moscow) and the United States (The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.A column or article in the Opinions section (in print, this is known as the Editorial Pages). Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billal Shah succeeded him on 31 January. Despite pressure and vilification from Beijing, they demonstrated, mostly peacefully, month after month — and last month In another inspiring mobilization, women in Latin America and then throughout the world Same-sex marriage became legal in Taiwan, proving again that human rights are not a “Western” value, as well as in Ecuador, Austria and Northern Ireland. History will remember former Russia adviser Fiona Hill, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and others for stepping forward to do their duty at a difficult time.In 1990, 82 children younger than 5 died around the world for every 1,000 children born. The fires created unprecedented damage, destroying more than 14 million acres of land and killing more than 20 people and an estimated 1 billion animals. April 8, 2019; 1st Photo of a Black Hole The first ever picture of black hole April 10, 2019; Notre Dame on Fire Thirty minutes from collapse, the Notre Dame' towers and belfries were saved April 15, 2019; COVID-19 Burial of a coronavirus victim in Iran during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic December 1, 2019 Increase of public interest in climate change and sustainability 3. This Is What Happened In 2019 . Vote up the stuff that most represents 2019 to you. Even with the United States abdicating its traditional role as an advocate for freedom, and with China and Russia pressing their authoritarian models, people rose up and spoke up against corruption and for dignity and self-expression, often at great risk and against great odds. And if you want a month-by-month breakdown, check out the trending topics of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December 2019. The Upside's best things that happened in 2019 This article is more than 8 months old. And with the April election of Lori Lightfoot in Chicago, The continuing progress of science was exemplified by the first-ever image of a black hole — In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported some of the most encouraging news about the deadly drug use epidemic in years — Much was written about a “democratic recession” around the world, and with reason.
After months of courageous, often dangerous, protesting, citizens The U.S. women’s national soccer team inspired our nation by winning the World Cup — and then using their celebrity Staying in sports, we celebrated when the Mystics and Nationals brought home championships. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported some of the most encouraging news about the deadly drug use epidemic in years …