June 2018 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 June 2018:
- Gunmen Kill Police in Mexico
- Number of Afghan Children out of School Rises
- Suicide Bomber Kills 14
- Mexico Imposes Tariffs on US Exports
- Canada May Legalize Marijuana
- Stabbing on Japan Bullet Train
- Afghan Ministry Suicide Bombing
- Trump Kim Summit
- Prime Minister of Georgia Resigns
- Putin Invited Kim Jong Un to Russia
- Taliban Leader Killed
- US Returns Columbus Letter to Vatican
- Suicide Bombing in Nigeria
- Tourist Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
- First Major Taliban Attack Since Ceasefire
- Rare Shooting in Hong Kong
- Nairobi Market Fire
- LGBT Pride March in Istanbul
Gunmen Kill Police in Mexico
On June 2, six traffic police were shot and killed in Mexico, making it one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in months. The motive for the crime is not yet apparent. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Marco Ugarte
Number of Afghan Children out of School Rises
On June 2, it was revealed that nearly half of all children in Afghanistan are not in school due to a breadth of issues. This is the first time since 2002 that the number has risen. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Suicide Bomber Kills 14
On June 4, a suicide bomber killed 14 people in Kabul. The bombing happened near a gathering of Muslim clerics. No group has claimed responsibility. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Mexico Imposes Tariffs on US Exports
On June 6, Mexico announced that it would impose tariffs against US exports in response to the Trump administration’s tariffs. Mexico’s imposed tariffs have a market value of $3 billion. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
Canada May Legalize Marijuana
On June 8, Canadian senators passed the Cannabis Act, which brings the country one step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. Members of Parliament will be voting on the bill soon. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Richard Drew
Stabbing on Japan Bullet Train
On June 10, a knife attack on a bullet train in Japan left one passenger dead and two more injured. The suspect has been arrested and the attack is currently under investigation. (BBC)
Afghan Ministry Suicide Bombing
On June 11, a suicide bomber killed 13 people and wounded 25 more near a ministry in Kabul. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul
Trump Kim Summit
On June 12, President Trump and Kim Jong Un met in Singapore. The two released a joint statement stating their intentions to improve relations and take the necessary steps towards peace. On June 14, it was announced that the US hopes to see “major disarmament” by North Korea by the year 2020. The two signed a deal working towards denuclearization. (CNN/BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File
Prime Minister of Georgia Resigns
On June 13, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Georgia’s prime minister, resigned after a disagreement with the leader of his ruling party. The whole cabinet now has to resign with the prime minister, as stated under the constitution. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Putin Invited Kim Jong Un to Russia
On June 14, it was announced that President Vladimir Putin asked Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in September. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
Taliban Leader Killed
On June 15, it was announced that an airstrike in Afghanistan has killed Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah. Fazlullah was Pakistan’s most wanted militant, and his death is expected to ease tensions. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo via AP Video, File
US Returns Columbus Letter to Vatican
On June 15, the US returned a 525-year-old copy of a letter by Christopher Columbus to the Vatican. The letter was stolen years ago, and later discovered by an expert in 2011 who immediately notified Homeland Security. (Reuters)
Photo Source: Tony Gentile/Pool Photo via AP
Suicide Bombing in Nigeria
On June 17, a suicide bombing in Nigeria left 31 people dead and destroyed the surrounding homes. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jossy Ola
Tourist Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
On June 20, a ferry with more than 200 passengers sank, mainly because the maximum capacity for the ferry was 60. Over 190 of the passengers are suspected to have drowned due to being trapped in the main cabin as the ferry sank. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Lazuardy Fahmi
First Major Taliban Attack Since Ceasefire
On June 20, Taliban militants captured a military base in Afghanistan, killing 30 soldiers. There had been a ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr for the prior three days. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo
Rare Shooting in Hong Kong
On June 26, a rare shooting in Hong Kong left one woman dead and three other people wounded. A woman is currently in custody and the shooting is said to be the result of an argument. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Kin Cheung
Nairobi Market Fire
On June 26, a market fire in Nairobi left 15 people dead and another 70 injured. The blaze started in a timber yard and spread through the market and homes before being contained after 90 minutes. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Khalil Senosi
LGBT Pride March in Istanbul
On June 29, it was announced that the LGBT pride march in Istanbul will continue despite the ban. Gay pride parades have been banned for the last three years, though homosexuality is not a crime in Turkey. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Emrah Gurel
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