Trump wins presidential election, sparking protests
Republican candidate Donald Trump surpassed polling estimates to defeat Hillary Clinton for the presidency with the majority of electoral votes early Nov. 9, according to NBC. Republicans also took control of the United States House of Representatives with over 230 seats and the United States Senate with 51 seats, according to Google News. Clinton’s support was not as strong among African-American, Latino, women, and younger voters as Obama’s was in 2012, CNN reported. According to CBS, lack of support from these groups made Clinton unable to offset white voters who turned out in substantial numbers for Trump. Protests of Trump’s election have taken place in major cities such as Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Francisco and New York City, according to BBC. Trump’s inauguration will take place on Jan. 20.
Iraqi airstrike kills Isis commander
According to reports from the Iraqi military to CNN, senior ISIS commander Mahmoud Shukri al Nuami was killed on Nov. 8 in western Mosul as the result of an Iraqi-led airstrike. His death was confirmed in a video by ISIS. CNN also reported that on the same day, ISIS killed 40 in Mosul for treason, according to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The battle for Mosul continues.
South Sudan at risk for acts of genocide, says UN official
The Associated Press reported the UN’s special adviser on the prevention of genocide claimed the conditions produced by South Sudan’s civil war could result in genocide. The adviser cited instances of civilian killings, razed villages and ethnically-targeted rape, saying that the country possesses weapons and an undisciplined military. To remedy South Sudan’s conditions, the adviser suggested a strategy to reconcile the different groups and build trust, according to the Associated Press.
Measures to combat fraud cause financial panic in India
The New York Times reported that Indians are waiting in long lines at the bank to exchange currency after the Indian government announced on Nov. 8 that it will be combatting the counterfeit production of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes by removing 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation. According to the New York Times, this action has caused panic and distress among Indian citizens. The BBC reported that new notes valued at 2,000 and 500 rupees will begin circulating throughout the next month.
French president and British prince honor WWI deaths
According to the Associated Press, on Nov. 11, also known as Armistice Day, Prince Harry of Britain and Francois Hollande, president of France, both attended ceremonies to honor the millions of deaths caused by World War I. Hollande visited the Arc De Triomphe in Paris for a ceremony while Prince Harry attended a service in Staffordshire, England at the national Armed Forces Memorial. The Associated Press reported that over 8 million soldiers died during World War I.
