Some of 2016’s Top News Stories Were Big Surprises
With stories of conflict, tension and peace, it was a “complicated” year.
What Trended This Year?
Brexit, U.S. Election and Adele
China Battles Worst Air Pollution of the Year
More than 70 Chinese cities released warnings to citizens in the last few days about pollution reaching dangerous levels.
China Says It Will Return US Drone Taken from South China Sea
China says it will give back an American drone it seized Thursday in international waters in the South China Sea.
Giraffes Facing ‘Silent Disappearance’ in Africa, Report Says
The number of giraffes has dropped by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s, says a new report on endangered species.
Vietnam Moves Away From Trans-Pacific Partnership
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has caused Vietnam to look for new trade deals.
Bombings, Arrests in Turkey as Government Battles Opponents
Officials in Turkey say police have detained over 500 people since Monday because of their suspected ties to Kurdish militants.
UN Report: Young Girls Still Face Gender Inequality
A new United Nations report says a lack of education for girls in developing countries may be partly to blame for a rise in poverty worldwide.
U.N. Asks for Record $22 Billion to Aid World’s Needy
The United Nations, or U.N., is asking for $22.2 billion dollars to provide life-saving help for nearly 93 million people worldwide.
Businessman Moise Set to Win Haiti’s Presidential Election
Haitian officials say businessman Jovenel Moise has won the country’s second presidential election in two years.