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Trump and Kim meet in Singapore

The leaders sign a statement on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

12 June 2018 · Source: Wikipedia

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Macron elected president of France

At 39, he defeats Marine Le Pen to become France's youngest leader since Napoleon.

7 May 2017 · Source: Wikipedia

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Donald Trump elected president

The Republican defeats Hillary Clinton in a shock result.

9 November 2016 · Source: Wikipedia

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Paris climate agreement reached

Countries agree to limit warming to well below 2 degrees.

12 December 2015 · Source: Wikipedia

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Russia annexes Crimea

Western governments condemn the move as a breach of international law.

18 March 2014 · Source: Wikipedia

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Nelson Mandela dies at 95

South Africa's first black president spent 27 years in prison.

5 December 2013 · Source: Wikipedia

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Obama wins second term

The president defeats Mitt Romney in the key battleground states.

7 November 2012 · Source: Wikipedia

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Earthquake and tsunami hit Japan

A nuclear emergency is declared at the Fukushima power station.

11 March 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Earthquake devastates Haiti

Tens of thousands are feared dead in and around Port-au-Prince.

13 January 2010 · Source: Wikipedia

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Swine flu declared a pandemic

The World Health Organization raises its alert to the highest level.

11 June 2009 · Source: Wikipedia