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Major World News Stories of 2014 —Beth Rowen Flag of ISISRelated Links 2014 Year in Review 2014 News of the NationScience News of 2014 2014 People in the News 2014 Places in the News Quiz Country Profiles The Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, Russia's annexation of Crimea, the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and government troops, and the emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) dominated the headlines in 2014. President Barack Obama's pledge to "degrade and destroy" ISIS led to airstrikes in Iraq and Syria and sparked widespread concern that the U.S. might become dragged into another long conflict. However, 2014 wasn't all doom and gloom on the diplomatic front, and there were some positive steps toward democracy in 2014. The U.S. and Cuba restored diplomatic relations, and elections were held in Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Some of the elections were considered largely free and fair, while others were less so. In addition, 86% of voters in Scotland turned out to decide if Scotland should remain independent. Here's an overview and analysis of some of the biggest international stories of 2014. ISIS Explained Sunni militants terrorize Iraq and Syria in their bid to implement an Islamic state Ebola Outbreak in Western Africa The worst single Ebola outbreak in history kills thousands Russia Annexes Crimea Putin reclaims region after referendum The U.S. and Cuba Resume Diplomatic Relations Pope Francis helped to broker a deal between Presidents Obama and Castra Russian-Backed Separatists Seek to Claim Territory in Ukraine After the annexation of Crimea, Russian-backed rebels seize other cities in eastern Ukraine Taliban Attack on an Army-Run School Kills Dozens in Pakistan Gruesome attack is retribution for military offensive that killed 1,800 militants North Korea Accused of Launching a Cyberattack on Sony Move thought to be in retaliation for comedy about an attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-un Senate Report Highly Critical of CIA Interrogation Program Dianne Feinstein accused CIA not only of downplaying torture techniques but also of spying on the Senate Intelligence Committee and hacking its computer network Scottish Independence Referendum Record number of voters head to the polls U.S. Frees Taliban Prisoners in Exchange for Army Sergeant Obama criticized for potentially compromising anti-terrorism agenda New Prime Minister of Iraq Forms a Power-Sharing Government Nuri al-Maliki finally steps aside, allowing Haider al-Abadi to become prime minister Significant Elections Held Around the Globe Some were more democratic than others Boko Haram Kidnaps Hundreds of School Girls in Nigeria Islamic sect that opposes Western education terrorizes civilians U.S. and NATO End Combat Operation in Afghanistan Remaining U.S. troops will continue to seek out militants Former President Hosni Mubarak Cleared; Protesters and Journalists Receive Harsh Sentences Rulings largely turned back the clocks on the Arab Spring protests The 2014 Hamas Israel Conflict The murders of Israeli and Palestinian teenagers ignite another conflict in Gaza New Military Legislation and Call for New Elections Dominate the Political Front in Israel New law exempts ultra-Orthodox Israelis from military service and Netanyahu dismisses members of his cabinet UN-Led Negotiations Fail in Syria Syrian government criticized for its lack of commitment to the peace process Iran Agrees to Scale Back Nuclear Program, but Permanent Deal Remains Elusive Hopeful a deal can be reached, the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany and Iran extend talks Migrant Minors Flood into the U.S. Unaccompanied children entering the U.S. from Central America create a humanitarian crisis Protesters Occupy Government and Business Districts in Hong Kong Demonstrators demand that citizens have a direct say in who can run in upcoming elections President of Burkina Faso Deposed in a Coup Under pressure from the African Union, military agrees to a year-long transition to democracy Turkey Resists Enaging in the Fight Against ISIS Eventually shifts its policy under pressure from the U.S. Military Stages a Coup in Thailand Country experiences second military coup in less than 10 years The Artist Known As Banksy The mysterious artist who continues to make headlines throughout the year More from Year in Review
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The Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and government troops, and the emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) dominated the headlines in 2014. President Barack Obama’s pledge to “degrade and destroy” ISIS led to airstrikes in Iraq and Syria and sparked widespread concern that the U.S. might become dragged into another long conflict. However, 2014 wasn’t all doom and gloom on the diplomatic front, and there were some positive steps toward democracy in 2014. The U.S. and Cuba restored diplomatic relations, and elections were held in Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Some of the elections were considered largely free and fair, while others were less so. In addition, 86% of voters in Scotland turned out to decide if Scotland should remain independent. Here’s an overview and analysis of some of the biggest international stories of 2014.
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- 2014 Year in Review 2014 News of the NationScience News of 2014 2014 People in the News 2014 Places in the News Quiz Country Profiles
Sunni militants terrorize Iraq and Syria in their bid to implement an Islamic state
The worst single Ebola outbreak in history kills thousands
Putin reclaims region after referendum
Pope Francis helped to broker a deal between Presidents Obama and Castra
After the annexation of Crimea, Russian-backed rebels seize other cities in eastern Ukraine
Gruesome attack is retribution for military offensive that killed 1,800 militants
Move thought to be in retaliation for comedy about an attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-un
Dianne Feinstein accused CIA not only of downplaying torture techniques but also of spying on the Senate Intelligence Committee and hacking its computer network
Record number of voters head to the polls
Obama criticized for potentially compromising anti-terrorism agenda
Nuri al-Maliki finally steps aside, allowing Haider al-Abadi to become prime minister
Some were more democratic than others
Islamic sect that opposes Western education terrorizes civilians
Remaining U.S. troops will continue to seek out militants
Rulings largely turned back the clocks on the Arab Spring protests
The murders of Israeli and Palestinian teenagers ignite another conflict in Gaza
New law exempts ultra-Orthodox Israelis from military service and Netanyahu dismisses members of his cabinet
Syrian government criticized for its lack of commitment to the peace process
Hopeful a deal can be reached, the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany and Iran extend talks
Unaccompanied children entering the U.S. from Central America create a humanitarian crisis
Demonstrators demand that citizens have a direct say in who can run in upcoming elections
Under pressure from the African Union, military agrees to a year-long transition to democracy
Eventually shifts its policy under pressure from the U.S.
Country experiences second military coup in less than 10 years
The mysterious artist who continues to make headlines throughout the year
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