February 2019 Current Events: World News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for February 2019:
- Protests Continue in Venezuela
- 10 Killed in Paris Apartment
- 100 Vehicles Crash in China
- Algeria’s President Seeks Fifth Term
- El Chapo Found Guilty
- Tourists Trapped in Haiti
- US to Deliver Aid to Venezuela
- Cameroon Kidnapped Victims Released
- Trump Urges Europe to Take Back IS Fighters
- Islamic State Nears Defeat
- Toxic Moonshine in India
- Sudan Declares a State of Emergency
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Resigns
- Netanyahu Could be Indicted
- Pakistan Returns Captured Pilot
Protests Continue in Venezuela
On February 2, tens of thousands of people in Venezuela began peaceful protests in support of early elections. The protests come after many nations stated they do not see Maduro’s government as legitimate. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
10 Killed in Paris Apartment
On February 5, a fire erupted in a Paris apartment building, killing 10 people. Police suspect arson, and have a 40-year-old woman in custody. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Benoit Moser/BSPP via AP
100 Vehicles Crash in China
On February 9, a 100 car pile-up in China left 2 people dead and another 50 injured. The crash is most likely due to slippery conditions after the area was hit with rainfall. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo
Algeria’s President Seeks Fifth Term
On February 10, it was announced that Algerian President Bouteflika will seek his fifth term in office. The 81-year-old’s health has been declining after a stroke in 2013; however, he is still expected to win re-election. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Anis Belghoul
El Chapo Found Guilty
On February 12, a jury found drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman guilty on all counts. The verdict came from a jury in Brooklyn, New York. He is set to go to prison in Colorado in hopes of preventing any escape attempts. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File
Tourists Trapped in Haiti
On February 16, as street protests in Haiti continue, it was reported that various missionaries and nurses would be evacuated. The protesters are calling for the president to resign, and they have been protesting for over a week. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery
US to Deliver Aid to Venezuela
On February 16, it was announced that the US plans to deliver over 200 tons of aid to the Venezuelan border. This statement has not been elaborated on by the US State Department. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson
Cameroon Kidnapped Victims Released
On February 17, after negotiations, kidnappers in Cameroon released 176 people, most of whom were students. Gunmen had entered the school just the day before and kidnapped all the people. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Edwin Kindzeka Moki, File
Trump Urges Europe to Take Back IS Fighters
On February 17, President Trump announced that he expects European countries to “take back over 800” captured IS fighters. He then went on to say that these fighters may be released as he is attempting to pull out of the Syrian conflict altogether.
Photo Source: AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Islamic State Nears Defeat
On February 20, it appears that IS is near defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria. Nearly 2,000 civilians were able to leave the area on the 20th. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Felipe Dana
Toxic Moonshine in India
On February 23, it was announced that the death toll due to toxic moonshine has reached 94 and more than 150 hospitalizations. Two suspects have been arrested, but police are still investigating. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo
Sudan Declares a State of Emergency
On February 23, President Omar al-Bashir declared a state of emergency and fired all federal government staff and state governors. It was also announced the al-Bashir will be stepping down. Sudanese citizens have been holding anti-government protests recently. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj, File
Iran’s Foreign Minister Resigns
On February 25, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, resigned via an Instagram post. It is still unknown if the president accepts this resignation. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File
Netanyahu Could be Indicted
On February 28, it was announced that Netanyahu was being charged with bribery charges. Though he denies any wrongdoing, this new information could affect Israel’s next election. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Sebastian Scheine
Pakistan Returns Captured Pilot
On February 28, Pakistan returned a captured pilot to India. However, India has stated that this may not be enough to de-escalate the tension between these two countries. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Fareed Khan
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