Portal:Current events/2014 January 5

January 5, 2014 (Sunday)

Attacks and conflicts

Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon:
- A sniper kills a man and six people are wounded in clashes between districts in Tripoli, Lebanon, that support rival sides in neighboring Syria's civil war. (Reuters)

Politics and elections

Science and technology

A launch of the communication satellite GSAT-14 aboard the GSLV MK.II D5 marks the first successful flight of an Indian cryogenic engine. (The Hindu)

Sports

In ice hockey, the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships concludes with Finland defeating host team Sweden in the final 3–2, winning the tournament for the first time since 1998. (CBC)
In cricket, the 2013–14 Ashes series concludes with Australia whitewashing England 5-0 to regain The Ashes after 7 years. (ABC.net)

Disasters and accidents

A small jet carrying three Mexican men from Toluca crashes while trying to land at the Aspen–Pitkin County Airport in the U.S. state of Colorado, killing the co-pilot, seriously injuring the pilot and slightly injuring the passenger. (CBC)

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