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Key Events in World News[Year 2012]

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Here are the key events in world news for the month of January 2012.

Protests Intensify in Syria (Jan. 1): An 88-member Arab Parliament calls for the immediatewithdrawal of Arab League monitors in Syria because the government continues to crackdown onopponents, despite the monitors being in the country. (Jan. 6): A bomb explodes in Damascus, killing25 people and injuring dozens more. It is the second attack in the capital in the last two weeks. (Jan.11): President Bashar al-Assad appears in public for the first time since the uprising began, thankingthe crowd for supporting him. Meanwhile, a French journalist is killed during an attack at a pro-government rally in Homs.

European Union Agrees to Impose Oil Embargo on Iran (Jan. 4): The countries within theEuropean Union agree to impose an embargo on Iranian oil.Francestresses the importance forsanctions and an embargo as a way to get Iran to halt uranium enrichment and end its nuclearweapon efforts. Any new sanctions and embargo will come in stages and a final decision by theEuropean Union will not be made until the end of the month. Since December 2011, Iran hasresponded to talk of new sanctions from Europe and the U.S. by threatening to close the Strait ofHormuz, test-firing new missiles, announcing its first nuclear-fuel rod, and warning a U.S. aircraftcarrier not to return to the Persian Gulf.

Iran Blames U.S. and Israel for Death of Nuclear Scientist (Jan. 11): A bomber on a motorcyclekills nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan in Tehran during the morning commute, according toIranian media. It is the fourth attack on an Iranian nuclear specialist in two years. Immediatelyfollowing the attack, Iran accuses the United States and Israel. The White House responds by denyingany responsibility and condemning the attack.

Azarenka, Djokovic Win Australian Open (Jan. 2829): Victoria AzarenkafromBelarusdefeatsMaria Sharapovaof Russia, 63, 60, to win the Australian Open Women'sSingles Championship. Serbia'sNovak DjokovicbeatsRafael NadalofSpain, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5, totake the Men's Singles Championship. Djokovic and Nadal's five set match lasts 5 hours and 53minutes, setting a new record for the longest grand slam singles final in the Open Era.

Economy Adds 200,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment falls to 8.5% (Jan. 6) : The U.S.economy added 200,000 new jobs in the month of December 2011, while the unemployment fell justslightly, to 8.5% from a revised 8.7% in November. The number of new jobs added in November hasalso been revised by the Labor Department from 120,000 to 100,000.

2 January: India-Pakistan exchange a list of their nuclear installations. The death toll of a fake medicine crisis at a cardiology hospital in Lahore reaches 112

Here are the key events in world news for the month of February 2012.

Riot at Soccer Match Causes Turmoil in Egypt (Feb. 1): At least 73 people are killed in a fightbetween fans of rival teams at a soccer match in Port Said,Egypt. Security at the gates is questionedas fans used knives, clubs, and other weapons in the brawl. (Feb. 2): Thousands protest againstauthorities in Cairo and other cities over the deaths caused by the soccer match riot.(Feb. 3): Fourprotestors are killed and over 600 injured due to stampeding crowds and tear gas. On a bus in theSinai Peninsula, Bedouin gunmen take two American tourists and an Egyptian tour guide hostage.After several hours, the hostages are released to the Egyptian police. (Feb. 4): The third night in arow of street fighting in Cairo between the police and protestors leads to the death of 12 people.Questions about the legitimacy of the military-led government intensify as they are unable to stopthe fighting. (Feb. 5): The military-led government announces it will put 19 Americans as well as 24

others on trial in a criminal investigation involving the foreign financing of nonprofit groups. Theinvestigation could impact American aid to Egypt. (Feb. 9): The Muslim Brotherhood demands thatthe current prime minister and cabinet resign and be replaced with a new coalition governmentformed by parliament.

Russia and China Prevent U.N. Action in Syria (Feb. 4): RussiaandChinaveto an effort by theUnited Nations Security Council to end the violence inSyria. The veto happens just hours after theSyrian military launch an assault on the city of Homs. The Security Council votes 13 to 2 for aresolution backing an Arab League peace plan for Syria. China and Russia vote against the resolution,
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seeing it as a violation of Syria's sovereignty. So far, Syria's 11-month uprising has caused more than5,000 casualties.

Protests Turn Violent over Austerity Measures in Greece (Feb. 12): Demonstrations in Athensturn violent the day before Parliament is set to approveGreece's new austerity measures. At least80,000 people protest. Demonstrators throw rocks at the police. By nightfall, protestors use Molotovcocktails. More than 40 buildings are set on fire. (Feb. 13): The Greek Parliament votes and approves

the harsh, new austerity measures. The measures are the only way foreign lenders will loan Greecethe money it needs to keep the country from defaulting on its debt.

A Series of Attacks Increase Tension between Israel and Iran (Feb. 13): Israeli Embassypersonnel are the targets of bombers in the capitals of Georgia and India. The wife of an Israelidiplomat and a driver are injured. The attacks are similar to those recently used on Iranian nuclearscientists, attacksIranhas blamed onIsrael.(Feb. 14): A residential neighborhood in Bangkok is thesite of a series of explosions. Several people are wounded. Thai authorities arrest two men withIranian passports and find bombs in a rented house. Israel says the attacks are not significant enoughto warrant a counterattack. (Feb. 15): Reacting to international sanctions against its nuclearprogram, Iran warns six European countries that it might cut them off from Iranian oil. The threat ismade to the ambassadors of Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Greece and Portugal at the ForeignMinistry in Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran announces advances to its nuclear program on state television.Iran says the nuclear program is for civilian use. Israel believes Iran's goal is to build nuclear

weapons and has called on other nations, including the U.S., to help prevent Iran from doing so. Report Exposes Assassination Plot against Putin (Feb. 26): Russian television reports that an

assassination plot against Vladimir Putin has been stopped. The report says that Russian andUkrainian intelligence worked together and arrested two men after an apartment explosion inOdessa, the third largest city in Ukraine. A third would-be assassin is killed in the explosion. Thereport also says that the three men were sent by Chechen terrorist leader, Doku Umarov. The reportis released one week before the presidential election on March 4. Putin is expected to win theelection, despite his fading popularity and the recent protests. Also on February 26, thousands ofdemonstrators protest in downtown Moscow. The activists hold hands and wear white ribbons toexpress their frustration with Putin.

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February 1 At least79 people were killed and more than 1,000 were injured after a football matchin Port Said, Egypt.

February 6 The Diamond Jubilee ofQueen Elizabeth II marks the 60th anniversary of her accessionto the thrones of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the 60th anniversaryof her becoming Head of the Commonwealth.

February 15 A fire at a prison in Comayagua, Honduras kills 360. February 19 Iran suspends oil exports to Britain and France following sanctions put in place by the

European Union and the United States in January

February 21 Greek government debt crisis: Eurozone finance ministers reach an agreement on asecond,130-billion Greekbailout

February 27 Arab Spring: As a result of ongoing protests, Yemeni PresidentAli Abdullah Saleh issucceeded by Vice PresidentAbd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi.

Iranian consulate organised an exhibition of Iranian products at the Expo Centre Lahore in the thirdweek of April,

Iran assured Pakistan that it is sincerely working to provide assistance and support for overcomingthe energy crisis.
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Here are the key events in world news for the month of March 2012.

Putin Wins Presidential Election in Russia (Mar. 4):Vladimir Putinwins the presidential electioninRussia, claiming 64% of the vote. (Mar. 5): Observers from the Organization for Security andCooperation in Europe challenge the election, saying Putin won because he had no competition andgovernment spending at his disposal. The United States and the European Union call for aninvestigation into fraud allegations. Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators in Moscow hit thestreets, chanting, "Russia without Putin." A similar demonstration happens in St. Petersburg. Whenprotestors refuse to leave, police arrest them. In Moscow, 250 people are arrested. In St. Petersburg,300 demonstrators are detained.

Netanyahu Travels to the U.S. for Crucial Meeting with Obama (Mar. 5): Israel's PrimeMinisterBenjamin Netanyahutravels to Washington to discuss Iran with PresidentObama. Duringthe meeting, Obama encourages Netanyahu to give diplomacy and the European Union's oil sanctionsa chance before taking military action. The two leaders fail to agree on a solution in dealing withIran's nuclear threat; however, they do agree to attempt to diffuse the heated debate aboutIranintheU.S.andIsrael. A White House official describes the meeting as "friendly, straightforward, andserious."

U.S. Soldier Kills 16 Afghan Civilians (Mar. 10): A U.S. soldier goes on a door-to-door rampage,brutally killing 17 Afghan civilians, including nine children. The events immediately sparknationwide anti-U.S. protests inAfghanistan. U.S. officials fear a resurgence of the Taliban-andrenewed support of theTalibanby Afghan citizens. The attack threatens to derail talks between theKarzai government, members of the Taliban, and U.S. officials that had recently begun. (Mar.15): The Taliban announces they are suspending peace talks with the U.S. and the Karzaigovernment. Meanwhile, President Karzai demands that the U.S. limit its troops to major bases by2013. (Mar. 23): The U.S. military announces that Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has been charged with17 counts of premeditated murder. Bales is the soldier accused of killing the 16 Afghan civilians.

Man Kills Four at Jewish School in France (Mar. 19): Mohammed Merah, a French man of Algeriandescent, shoots and kills a rabbi, two of his children, and another child at a Jewish school inToulouse,France. Police believe Merah had earlier shot and killed three paratroopers. Merah claimsto be a member of Al Qaeda and says he is seeking revenge for the killing of Palestinianchildren. (Mar. 22): After a 30-hour standoff, Merah is killed during a shootout with the Frenchpolice in an apartment building in Toulouse.

Assad Agrees to Cease-Fire (Mar. 21): The UN Security Council issues a presidential statementbacking a plan outlined by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan that largely mirrors the proposalbrokered in Nov. 2011 by the Arab League. The plan calls on the Syrian government to stop killingcivilians, engage in talks with the opposition, withdraw forces from the streets, and begin a transitionto a democratic, political system. Russia andChina, which had previously vetoed resolutionscondemningBashar al-Assad, endorses the document. Assad accepts the statement and agrees to acease-fire. He later says he will withdraw troops from cities by April 10. Many observers areskeptical, however, that he will make good on his promises. The UN estimates that about 9,000people have been killed in the fighting up to this point inSyria.

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March 4 A series of explosions are reported at a munitions dump in Brazzaville, the capital ofthe Republic of the Congo, with at least 250 people dead.

March 13 After 244 years since its first publication, the Encyclopdia Britannicadiscontinues itsprint edition.[

March 22 The President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Tour, is ousted in a coup d'tatafter mutinoussoldiers attack government offices.
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Here are the key events in world news for the month of April 2012.

Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Seat in Myanmar Parliament (April 1): InMyanmar's 2012elections,Aung San Suu Kyi, who in October 2010 was released after spending nearly 20 years underhouse arrest, wins a seat in the parliament. Overall, the opposition dominates the parliamentaryelection. The National League of Democracy prevails in 43 out of 45 districts that held races,including the capital, Naypyidaw. It is a stunning victory for the opposition-and an equally symbolicdefeat for the military. Observers speculate that the opposition's victory will either prompt militaryrulers to respond to the will of the people and enact change or view the victory as a threat to itspower.

North Korea Prepares to Launch Missile despite International Disapproval (April 11):NorthKoreaprepares to launch a ballistic missile, insisting that the launch is only for the purpose ofsending a satellite into orbit. However, the missile launch is seen by the international community as aviolation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, which insist that North Korea does not useballistic missile technology. The launch also comes just weeks after North Korea signed an accordwith theUnited Statesto limit its nuclear activities. (Apr. 12): The country attempts to launch therocket carrying a satellite into orbit, but the rocket blows up seconds after the launch. The failure isan embarrassment to Kim Jong-un, who had days earlier been elevated to the position as leader ofthe national defense commission-the nation's most powerful government agency. The launchcoincides with the celebration of the 100th birthday of North Korea's founder and Kim Jong-un'sgrandfather, Kim Il-sung. In response to the attempt, the U.S. suspends 240,000 tons of food aid toNorth Korea.

Earthquakes Trigger Tsunami Warnings in Indonesia (Apr. 11): Two earthquakes hit off thecoast ofIndonesia, triggering tsunami warnings. The first quake strikes with a magnitude of 8.6,sending tremors throughIndia,Malaysia,SingaporeandThailand. A second quake, the largest ofmany aftershocks, hits with the magnitude of 8.2, but there is no tsunami and no serious damage.

Uncertain Cease-Fire Begins in Syria (April 12): A United Nations backed cease-fire beginsinSyria. No attacks by government forces are reported. (Apr. 13): Thousands of Syrians protestacross the country. The demonstrations are seen as a test for the day-old cease-fire. (Apr. 18): WhileUnited Nations representatives attempt to reach an agreement with the Syria on how to monitor thecease-fire, government forces attack the city of Homs. (Apr. 19): Secretary General of the UnitedNations, Ban Ki-moon, writes in a letter to the Security Council that Syria has not implemented all thesteps of the cease-fire.

Blind Dissident Seeks Refuge at American Embassy (April 22): Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyerand one ofChina's most well-known dissidents, escapes from his rural home where he had beenunder house arrest since 2010. Chen goes to the American Embassy in Beijing where he asks U.S.officials for help.

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April 6 The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad unilaterally declares theindependence ofAzawad from Mali

April 12 Mutinous soldiers in Guinea-Bissau stage a coup d'tatand take control of the capitalcity, Bissau. They arrest interim PresidentRaimundo Pereira and leading presidentialcandidate Carlos Gomes Jnior in the midst of a presidential electioncampaign

April 13 Kwangmyngsng-3, a North Korean Earth observation satellite, explodes shortly afterlaunch. The United States and other countries had called the impending launch a violation ofUnited

Nations Security Council demands. The launch was planned to mark the centenary of the birth ofKimIl-sung, the founder of the republic.

April 26 Former Liberian PresidentCharles Taylor is found guilty on 11 counts of aiding andabetting war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Sierra Leone Civil War.
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Here are the key events in world news for the month of May 2012.

President Obama and Karzai Sign Agreement (May 1): On the first anniversary of the killingofOsama bin Laden,President Obamamakes a surprise visit to Afghanistan. During his visit, Obamasigns an agreement withPresident Karzaithat promises the U.S. willprovideAfghanistandevelopment assistance for 10 years after troops withdraw in 2013. FromAfghanistan, Obama gives a speech, addressing Americans directly, saying, "The goal that I set, todefeat Al Qaeda and deny it the chance to rebuild, is now within our reach. We have a clear path tofulfill our mission in Afghanistan."

Blind Dissident Sparks Diplomatic Crisis (May 2): Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng leaves theU.S embassy to receive medical treatment at a hospital in Beijing for an injured foot. The Chinesegovernment agrees to relocate him away from Shandong Province, his hometown, where Chen'sfamily had been attacked. The government also promises that Chen will be allowed to pursue his lawstudies at a university. Chen's friends question the validity of the government's promises. At thehospital, Chen admits he left the U.S. embassy in part because the Chinese government officialsthreatened his wife's life if he remained there and, despite previous reports, he desires to leavetoChina.(May 4): Chen requests help from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is inChina for meetings on economic and security issues. Chen revises his request, asking if he and hisfamily can go to the U.S. temporarily instead of receiving permanent asylum. Clinton and the Obamaadministration work quickly to negotiate with Chinese officials to avoid any increase in tensionbetween the two governments. During her visit, Clinton says that progress is being made "to help himhave the future that he wants." (May 5): China agrees to allow Chen to apply to study at a universityin the United States, a move which is quickly praised by Clinton. (May 19): Chen arrives in New YorkCity after leaving Beijing with his wife and two children. He speaks at a press conference where hesays he is grateful to the American Embassy. He also thanks Chinese officials for "dealing with thesituation with restraint and calm." Chen will attend New York University.

Franois Hollande Becomes President of France (May 6):Franois HollandedefeatsNicolasSarkozyto become President of France. With the victory, Hollande becomes the first Socialistpresident sinceFranois Mitterrand's term ended in 1995. Hollande's victory is seen as a sign thatFrance has grown weary of Germany's dominance with the economic austerity policy in the eurozone.

Putin Becomes President of Russia for the Third Time (May 6): The day beforeVladimir Putin'sthird inauguration asRussia's president, demonstrations turn violent with 20,000 antigovernmentdemonstrators battling police near the Kremlin. The fighting includes smoke bombs, bottles, andsticks. (May 7): While Putin officially takes office, the protests continue and police arrest 120 people.The violence is a dramatic shift because even though antigovernment protests have been going on formonths, the demonstrations had been peaceful until now. Dressed in riot gear, police search cafesand restaurants for protesters. The demonstrators taken into police custody are sent to military draftoffices.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Calls for Early Elections (May 6): During a speech, PrimeMinisterBenjamin Netanyahucalls for early elections inIsrael. In his speech, Netanyahu vows to"form the broadest government that is possible." The official reason for early elections is theupcoming expiration of the Tal Law, which exempts ultra-Orthodox Jews from Israeli Army service.However, some election analysts believe that Netanyahu wants to act swiftly while his Likud Party ispolling strongly. (May 8): Two days after the call for early elections, Netanyahu forms a unitygovernment with Shaul Mofaz, the newly elected chief of Kadima, the opposition party. The newcoalition gives Netanyahu a very large legislative majority. It also ends the need for early elections.Mofaz is made deputy prime minister under the terms of the agreement. Some see the new coalitionas a way for Netanyahu to gain even more political power. More than 1,000 people march in Tel Avivto protest the alliance. Among the demonstrators is former Kadima chief, Tzipi Livni. The newcoalition is one of the largest in Israel's history. Netanyahu promises that the coalition will rewritethe Tal Law, pass a budget, revise the electoral process and move forward on the peace process.

Attack in Syria Kills Dozens of Children (May 26): Thirty-two children under age ten are killedwhen the Syrian government attacks the village of Houla. The United Nations blames the deaths on
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government tanks and artillery, saying many of the victims were executed in their homes.PresidentAssad, however, claims terrorists carried out the attack. Eleven nations, including the U.S., expelSyrian diplomats, and the UN Security Council unanimously criticizes the "outrageous use of force"against residents and the government's role in the attack. Russia, typically protective ofSyriaandreluctant to criticize the government, signs on to the UN statement.

Extra May 2 A pastel version ofThe Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells forUS$120 million

in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for an auctioned work of art.

May 12 August 12 The 2012 World Expo takes place in Yeosu, South Korea. May 22 Tokyo Skytree, the tallest self-supporting tower in the world at 634 metres high, is opened

to public

Here are the key events in world news for the month of June 2012.

Mubarak Sentenced to Life in Prison (June 2): Former President of Egypt,Hosni Mubarak, issentenced to life in prison for being an accomplice in the killing of unarmed protestors during theJanuary 2011 demonstrations. The Judge dismisses corruption charges against Mubarak because thestatute of limitations has run out. Lower level officials are acquitted. Angry over the verdict,

thousands of demonstrators hit the streets in Cairo and other cities.Egypt's military-led governmentannounces it will appeal the verdict.

United Nations Declares Civil War in Syria (June 8): United Nation monitors find evidence of massatrocity in the small village of Qubeir. The monitors post footage online, providing the first visualevidence from a neutral source of the crimes occurring inSyria.(June 9): Troops clash with rebelfighters in Dara'a. At least 17 people are killed, including women and children. (June 10):At least 38people are killed in Homs as government forces attempt to regain control of rebel-held areas. (June12): After being attacked and fired on by a mob, the United Nation monitors leave their fact-findingmission in Syria. A United Nations official declares that Syria is in a state of civil war. U.S. Secretary ofStateHillary Rodham Clintonaccuses Russia of giving the Syrian government attack helicopters touse against the rebels. (June 23): Syria confirms that its military forces shot down a Turkish militaryjet the day before. President Abdullah Gul ofTurkeyresponds by saying that his country will do"whatever is necessary" in retaliation. The incident increases tension between the two countries.

Turkey already supports the Syrian rebels' attempt to overthrow the government. Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal Win French Open (June 11):Maria Sharapova, the 25-year-old

tennis superstar, wins her first French Open women's championship. She beat first time finalist, SaraErrani, 6-3, 6-2. With the win, Sharapova achieves a career Grand Slam, winning all four majors in herstill young career. She becomes only the tenth woman to complete the career grand slam, joiningsuch elite company asSteffi Graf,Margaret Court,Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, andSerenaWilliams. By reaching the final, Sharapova also recaptures the number one world ranking. The winand return to the number one ranking are seen as an improbable, but gutsy comeback afterSharapova suffered a career-threatening shoulder injury in 2007.Rafael Nadal, of Spain, beatNovakDjokovic6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to take the men's crown for a record seventh time. In doing so, Nadalbreaks the record held byBjorn Borgfor most French Open men's singles championships.

A New Government Forms in Greece (June 17): The Center-right New Democracy party prevailsinGreece's parliamentary elections, winning 29.7 percent of the vote. The fa r-left Syriza party, which

strongly opposed the terms of the EU bailout, takes 26.9 percent, and Pasok, the Greek Socialist party,places well behind with 12.3 percent. (June 20): New Democracy quickly forms a coalition withPasok and the Democratic Left, and Antonis Samaras, the leader of New Democracy, is sworn in asprime minister. Samaras, who has been cool to the austerity measures and has advocated a course ofgrowth rather than cuts, says he plans to renegotiate some of the terms of the country's bail-outpackages.

Morsi Declared President of Egypt (June 24): Election regulators declare the Muslim BrotherhoodCandidate Mohamed Morsi the winner ofEgypt's first competitive presidential election. Morsi
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becomes the country's fifth president and first from outside the military. Morsi, who won with 51.7percent of the vote, is also the first Islamist elected leader of an Arab state.

Extra

June 56 The century's second and last solar transit of Venus occurs. The next pair are predicted tooccur in 2117 and 2125.

June 24 - Shenzhou 9, a Chinese spacecraftcarrying three Chinese astronauts, including the first-everfemale one, docked manually with anorbiting module Tiangong 1, first time as the country, makingthem as the third country, after the United States and Russia, to successfully perform the mission.

Lonesome George, the last known individual of the Pinta Island Tortoise subspecies, dies ata Galapagos National Park, thus making the subspecies extinct

Raja Pervaiz Ashrafis elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan, following the disqualification ofYousafRaza Gillani over a contempt of courtconviction by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Here are the key events in world news for the month of July 2012.

Unrest Continues in Syria as Soldiers Defect (July 2): In one of the largest military defectionssince the uprising inSyriabegan, eighty-five Syrian soldiers flee to southernTurkey. The defectingsoldiers include one general and over a dozen lower-ranking officers. (July 3): SyrianPresidentBashar al-Assadtries to diffuse tension with Turkey by expressing regret over the Turkishwarplane that his forces shot down last month. The Cumhuiyet, a Turkish newspaper, reports thatAssad said his men believed it was an Israeli jet and that he won't allow tensions between Syria andTurkey to deteriorate into an "armed conflict." (July 11): Syrian ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares,defects from Baghdad. In doing so, Fares becomes the first prominent figure to publicly denounce theSyrian government. (July 12): According to opposition activists, more than 200 people are killed bySyrian government forces in Tremseh, a Sunni village near Hama. (July 18): In Damascus, a suicidebomber attacks a meeting of senior ministers and security officials. Syrian's defense minister andPresident Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law are killed in the attack. (July 19): Fighting becomes moreviolent inDamascusbetween the Army and opposition forces. Residents begin to flee the capital.

Roger Federer and Serena Williams Reclaim Wimbledon Titles (July 78):Serena Williamsbeatfirst time finalist, Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to win her fifth Wimbledon women'ssingles title. Later in the same day, Serena and her sisterVenus Williamswin the women's doubleschampionship for the fifth time.Roger Federerbreaks the heart of all Brits, including Scotland's AndyMurray when he defeats Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles championship. With the win,Federer claims his seventh Wimbledon singles title, tying the record shared byPete SamprasandWilliam Renshaw. The win also means Federer will once again be the #1 ranked player in the world.Great Britain hasn't had a men's singles champion sinceFred Perryin 1936.

More Than One Hundred Die in Russia Due to Floods (July 7): A major rainstorm creates massiveflooding and kills at least 104 people. One of the worst weather-related disasters to hitRussiainyears, the storm unleashes 11 inches of rain on Russia's Black Sea coast. State television reports thatit is one of the country's worst weather-related disasters in years.

Libya Holds First National Election Since Qaddafi (July 7): For the first time sinceCol. MuammarQaddafiwas ousted, Libyans vote in a national election. At least two people are killed due to armed

assaults on voting centers. In the city of Kufur, some voting centers close due to an ongoing battlebetween tribes. Despite these obstacles, turnout is over 60 percent. (July 8): Early election resultsshow a coalition led by Mahmoud Jibril is ahead of Islamist parties in votes. Jibril is a Western-educated political scientist. His coalition's lead is a sign thatLibya, unlikeEgyptandTunisia, is nottrending toward Islamist rule.

Hezbollah Is Accused for Attack on Israeli Tourists (July 18): Outside a Bulgarian airport, asuicide bomber attacks a tour bus of Israelis passengers who were in Bulgariaon vacation. Alongwith the bomber, five Israelis and the Bulgarian driver are killed. Dozens more passengers areinjured. Immediately following the attack,Israelblames Iran-backed militia,Hezbollah, and promises
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to retaliate. Of the attack, Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahusays in a statement, "All the signs leadto Iran. Only in the past few months we have seen Iranian attempts to attack Israelis in Thailand,India, Georgia, Kenya, Cyprus and other places. Eighteen years exactly after the blast at the Jewishcommunity center in Argentina, murderous Iranian terror continues to hit innocent people. This is anIranian terror attack that is spreading throughout the entire world. Israel will react powerfullyagainst Iranian terror."

Russia and China Veto U. N. Sanctions on Syria (July 19):RussiaandChinaveto a United NationsSecurity Council resolution to impose sanctions on the Syrian government. The proposed U.N.sanctions are intended to push Syria into putting a peace plan into action and ending its 17-month-old conflict. The resolution is proposed by Britain and backed by ten other council members,including France and the United States. Russian ambassador Vitaly I. Churkin explains the Russianveto to the council, "We simply cannot accept a document which would open the path for pressure ofsanctions and further to external military involvement in Syrian domestic affairs."

2012 Summer Games Open with an Unconventional Ceremony (July 27): Some 80,000 people inOlympic Stadium and billions worldwide watch as Britain celebrates its milestones and points ofpride, from the Industrial Revolution to its National Health System to Harry Potter in a high-techceremony directed by filmmaker Danny Boyle. One of the most talked about events featured stuntdoubles for James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Queen Elizabeth jumping from an airplane andparachuting into the stadium. (July 31): Michael Phelps wins his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the

winningest Olympic athlete of all time. He surpassed the record held by Russian gymnast LarisaLatynina.

India Hit By Massive Power Failure (July 30): More than half of India's population700 millionpeople living in 22 out of the country's 28 statesloses power. The cause of the power failure is notdetermined. For the most part, Indians take the blackout in stride, as such events are not unusual in acountry whose power grid is still in development.

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July 4 CERN announces the discovery of a new particle with properties consistent with the Higgsboson after experiments at the Large Hadron Collider.

July 27 August 12 The 2012 Summer Olympics are held in London, England, United Kingdom. July 3031 In the worst power outage in world history, the 2012 India blackouts leave 620 millionpeople without power

Here are the key events in world news for the month of August 2012.

Syria Sinks Further into Civil War (August): Kofi Annan resigns as UN special envoy toSyria, citingthe Syrian government's refusal to implement his peace plan, intensifying violence by rebels, anddiscord within the Security Council. He says "without serious, purposeful and united internationalpressure, including from the powers of the region, it is impossible for me, or anyone, to compel theSyrian government in the first place, and also the opposition, to take the steps necessary to begin apolitical process." He also says it is imperative that PresidentBashar al-Assadstep down. (August6): Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab and at least two other ministers defect to Jordan and announce

that they would support the opposition. They are the highest-level defections to date and are clearsigns that Assad's hold on power is dwindling. (Aug. 15): The crisis in Syria spills intoLebanonwhenmore than 20 Syrians are kidnapped in Lebanese territory. (Aug. 16): The United Nations SecurityCouncil terminates its observer mission in Syria due to the increasing violence. (Aug. 20):PresidentObamavows military action against the Syrian government if biological or chemical weapons in Syriaare moved. It is the biggest threat of U.S. intervention so far. (Aug. 26): In Daraya, a suburb ofDamascus, mass burials are discovered. The Local Coordination Committees reports that at least 630residents of Daraya have been killed in the last week. Residents say that the Syrian army closed offthe city before pounding it with gunfire and pulling residents from their houses.
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Rover Lands on Mars (Aug. 5):A plutonium-powered rover namedCuriositysuccessfully landsonMars. Larger than earlier rovers, Curiosity will spend two years examining the land, looking forevidence that conditions on Mars are fit for life. NASA celebrates the mission with a post-landingnews conference. Associate Administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, John M. Grunsfeldsays, "There are many out in the community who say NASA has lost its way, that we don't know howto explore. I want you to look around tonight, at those folks with the blue shirts and think about what

we've achieved." Egypt Launches Airstrike in Sinai Peninsula (Aug. 8):Egyptlaunches its first airstrike in years in

the Sinai Peninsula. Attack helicopters strike at gunmen in retaliation after 16 soldiers were shot andkilled on August 5 at an Egyptian Army checkpoint. The attack on the Egyptian soldiers isPresidentMohammed Morsi's first crisis. Morsi orders an airstrike on the Sinai, which kills about 20militants. (Aug. 12): Morsi reassigns several senior generals and the heads of each service branch ofthe Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), an influential force in Egypt that has effectivelybeen in control since the fall ofHosni Mubarakand recently has been in a power struggle with thenew civilian government. Defense minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, a power broker in Egypt, isamong the leaders Morsi stripped of his position. Morsi also voids a constitutional declarationimposed by the military that limited the role of the president, and implements a new order thatvastly expands his power and that of the legislature. The bold move sends a clear message that thecivilian government has taken back control of the country.

Ecuador Grants Asylum to Julian Assange (Aug. 16): Ecuador announces that it is grantingpolitical asylum to WikiLeaks founderJulian Assange. Assange has been staying at the country'sEmbassy in London while waiting for the decision. The decision further strains relationsbetweenEcuadorandGreat Britain. Foreign Minister Ricardo Patio announces the asylum at a newsconference, where he says, "The government of Ecuador, faithful to its tradition of protecting thosewho seek refuge in its territory or in its diplomatic missions, has decided to grant diplomatic asylumto Julian Assange." Patio adds that Assange might face the death penalty if tried in theUnited States.Britain continues to reject the request for Assange to be moved from the embassy in London toEcuador. Britain maintains its legal obligation to extradite Assange toSwedenwhere he is stillwanted for questioning over accusations of sexual assault.

Punk Band Is Convicted of Hooliganism in Russia (Aug. 17): The three members of the all-femalepunk band Pussy Riot are convicted of hooliganism and sentenced to two years in a penal colony forperforming an anti-Putin song on the altar of Moscow's main Orthodox cathedral. At the sentencing

of one of the most high-profile trials thatRussiahas seen in years, activists outside of the courthouseprotest, chanting "Free Pussy Riot!" Police arrest dozens of protestors. Rallies supporting the threewomen are held in cities around the world, including London, New York and Paris. Immediatelyfollowing the verdict, the United States, other governments, and human rights groups criticize thedecision, calling the sentence severe. The women's lawyers say they will appeal the decision.

U.S. Military Death Toll Reaches Two Thousand in Afghanistan (Aug. 21): The United Statesmilitary reaches 2,000 deaths inAfghanistan, based on The New York Times of Department ofDefense records. It is an unfortunate milestone in the nearly 11-year-old war.

Russia enters the World Trade Organization (Aug. 22): After 19 years ofnegotiations,Russiabecomes the newest member of theWorld Trade Organization. Russia has cuttariffs on imports and set limits on export duties as part of a series of reforms enacted to qualify forentry into the international trading arena. Expectations of membership include an increase of 3% inthe Russian GDP, more foreign investment, and a doubling of U.S. exports to Russia-as long as trade

relations are normalized through the lifting of the 1974 Jackson-Vanik amendment. Hurricane Isaac Hits the Gulf Coast (Aug. 29):Exactly seven years afterKatrinabattered the Gulf

Coast, Hurricane Isaac hits the same area. Declared a Category 1, Isaac's winds roar at 80 miles perhour and the hurricane moves slowly across the region, but it lacks the strength of Katrina. Around3,000 people evacuate Plaquemines Parish, an area 95 miles from New Orleans. In Louisiana, morethan 600,000 residents lose power, but the city ofNew Orleansavoids any major damage.
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August 6 Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory mission's rover, successfully lands on Mars. August 31 Researchers successfully perform the first implantation of an early prototype bionic eye with

24 electrodes.

Armenia severs diplomatic relations with Hungary, following the extradition to Azerbaijan andsubsequent pardoning ofRamil Safarov, who was convicted of killing an Armenian soldier in Hungaryin 2004. The move is also met with fierce criticism from other countries

Here are the key events in world news for the month of September 2012.

Violence Continues in Syria (September 1): Opposition fighters seize an air base in Deir el-Zour.Along with the base, they capture 16 Syrian soldiers, weapons, and ammunition. (Sept. 4): TheUnited Nations reports that more than 100,000 people fledSyriain August. The surge accounts for 40percent of the 234,000 people who have registered with the United Nations for assistance since thefighting in Syria began. The surge of refugees coincides with PresidentBashar al-Assad's governmentincrease in attacks on areas in Syria where the opposition is strong. (Sept. 5):Iranresumes sendingmilitary equipment to Syria to aid the government in its fight against the opposition. Iran isusingIraq's airspace to send the supplies. Iraq's role in the operation shows what little influence the

United States has over them. The Obama administration has pressed Iraq to shut down the aircorridor that Iran uses to ship the supplies to Syria.

Gunmen Storm U.S. Embassy in Libya (September 11): Armed gunmen storm the Americanconsulate in Benghazi and shoot and kill U.S. ambassador toLibyaChristopher Stevens and threeother embassy officials. Stevens, a widely praised diplomat who was an advocate for the oppositionin Libya, is the first U.S. ambassador to be killed in the line of duty since 1979. The attack coincideswith violent protests at the U.S. embassy in Cairo over the release of a YouTube film, Innocence ofMuslims, produced in the U.S., that insulted the Prophet Muhammad and criticizedIslam. U.S. officialssay they believe that given the weapons used-antiaircraft weapons and rocket-propelled grenades-the attack had been orchestrated in advance. In response to the assault, the U.S. sends 50 marines toprotect the embassy in Tripoli. (Sept. 14): Libyan authorities arrest four people who are suspects inthe U.S. embassy attack in Benghazi. U.S. officials believe the attack may have been planned inadvance.President Obamavows to bring those responsible for the attack to justice.

More U.S. Embassies Attacked over YouTube film (September 13): The U.S. embassiesinEgyptandYemenare attacked in protest over a film which demonstrators feel insults Islam. Atleast 15 people are injured, some by gunfire, at the U.S. embassy in Sana, Yemen. In Cairo,demonstrators climb into the U.S. embassy compound and rip down the American Flag. At least 200protestors gather at the U.S. embassy inKuwait. Demonstrations are also held at U.S. missionsinMorocco,SudanandTunisia. At the U.S. consulate in Berlin,Germanyan employee becomes illafter opening a mysterious envelope. Afterwards, the consulate is partially evacuated. (Sept.14): Attacks spread throughout the Middle East as protesters attack the German Embassy inKhartoum, the capital of Sudan, and climb into the U.S. Embassy compound in Tunis, the capital ofTunisia. In Tripoli, one protestor is killed in a clash with security forces after demonstrators set fireto an Arby's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Protests even spread toIndonesiaandPakistanwherehundreds carry banners criticizing the United States and the filmmakers

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September 7 Canada officially cuts diplomatic ties with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran andordered the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa, over support for Syria, nuclear plans andhuman rights abuses.

September 11 Garment factory fires in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Lahore kill 315 andseriously injure more than 250.
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September 11 27 A series of terrorist attacks are directed against United States diplomaticmissions worldwide, as well as diplomatic missions ofGermany, Switzerland and the UnitedKingdom. In the US, opinions are divided over whether the attacks are a reaction to aYouTube trailerfor the film Innocence of Muslims. In Libya, among the dead is US ambassador J. Christopher Stevens

Here are the key events in world news for the month of October 2012.

U.S. Begins Retaliatory Action against Embassy Attack in Libya (Oct. 2): The U.S. SpecialOperations Command prepares data to use in the capture of the militants suspected in the attack onits embassy last month inLibya. The suspects include members of Ansar al-Shariah, an Islamistmilitia group, and other militants with ties toAl-Qaeda. The suspects are wanted for the September11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, which resulted in the deaths of Americanambassador Christopher Stevens and three other embassy officials. (Oct. 15): During an interviewwith CNN, Secretary of StateHillary Clintontakes responsibility for the security situation in theLibyan embassy attack last month. Clinton points out that she makes the final call on diplomaticsecurity overseas, notPresident ObamaorVice President Biden. Clinton's interview comes one daybefore Obama's second debate withMitt Romney. Clinton vows to improve security for diplomats,but also says, "We can't not engage."

Turkey Retaliates Against Syria (Oct. 3):Turkeyhits four targets withinSyriain retaliation overthe mortar attack in Akcakale, Turkey, which killed five civilians, including three children. (Oct.4): The Turkish Parliament authorizes further military action against Syria. Turkey continues to fireartillery into Syria. (Oct. 9): The U.S. military sends a task force toJordanto assist armed forces withSyrian refugees and to be on hand in case the Syrian conflict continues to expand. (Oct. 10): Turkishwarplanes force a Syrian passenger jet to land under suspicion that it is carrying military cargo. Enroute from Moscow to Damascus, the jet is forced down in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Turkishtelevision reports that inspectors find parts of a missile on board, but authorities in Turkey decline tocomment on exactly what is found. Turkish civilian airplanes begin avoiding Syrian airspace. Bothcountries continue to fire artillery across the border. (Oct. 13): Syria bans Turkish flights from itsairspace. Russiadenies that any weapons were onboard the intercepted Syrian passenger jet.Meanwhile, the fighting in Syria continues. Human rights activists report that Syrian rebels aremaking progress in the Idlib district. (Oct. 14): Officials from the U.S. and the Middle East report thatmost of the arms shipped fromSaudi ArabiaandQatarto Syrian rebels are falling into the hands of

Islamic jihadists. Hugo Chvez Wins Third Term (Oct. 7):Hugo Chvezwins the presidential election inVenezuela.

He receives 54 percent of the vote. His opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski, receives 45 percent.Even though it is the narrowest margin of victory, Chvez still wins easily. This will be Chvez's thirdsix-year term as president.

Taliban Gun Down 14-Year-Old Girl Who Defied Them (Oct. 9): InPakistan, Taliban membersshoot 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai in the head and neck. The shooting occurs while Yousafzai is onher way home on a school bus filled with children. Two other girls are wounded. All three girlssurvive, but Yousafzai is in a Peshawar hospital in critical condition. Ehsanullah Ehsan,aTalibanspokesman, confirms that Yousafzai was the target due to her outspokenness against theTaliban and her determination to get an education.

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