2019 Fresno shooting Police arrest six people in connection with a mass shooting last month in Fresno, California, that left four people dead and another six injured.
Bosnian Serb Army Former Bosnian Serb Army general Milomir Savčić is indicted for his role in planning the Srebrenica massacre.
Abidjan A court in Abidjan sentences Charles Blé Goudé to 20 years in prison "in absentia" for his role in the Second Ivorian Civil War that followed the 2010 presidential election, his lawyers say.
2018–19 Southern Africa drought Severe drought conditions continue in Zimbabwe where close to 7 million people are facing food shortages, according to a Catholic aid agency. Because of repeated droughts over the past five years, many of Zimbabwe’s small farmers are unable to feed their families. Catholic Relief Services is working with farmers teaching soil and water conservation methods. The agency offers drought-resistant crops to farmers and is cooperating on a notification system warning farmers about threats to their harvest.
Adelaide Oval An 8 meter high fire ignites accidentally next to Adelaide Oval after the 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks in Adelaide, South Australia. This comes following major controversy over the New Year's firework displays across Australia in response to ongoing bushfires.
Tencent Tencent, along with Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC Private Limited and the Qatar Investment Authority, purchase a 10% stake in the Universal Music Group. The former purchased it to build up its own music streaming service.
American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) Protesters in Tahrir Square distance themselves from the events around the U.S. embassy.
According to an Iraqi official, demonstrators have prepared a sit-in protest in front of the embassy.
Angry supporters storm the United States embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, in response to the U.S. airstrike on Sunday against Kata'ib Hezbollah militants. Iraqi officials say the U.S. ambassador and staff have been evacuated, but the U.S. Army denies this. The U.S. ambassador is reportedly on holiday. U.S. President Donald Trump blames Iran for the attack.