From Solemani's killing to coronavirus outbreak, what made January 'the longest month'?

While many netizens were sharing memes about January 2020, first month of new dece being 'extremely long', it might stand true considering global events that marked rocky start to dece. Starting from United States President Donald Trump-directed air raid in Baghd to Britain's departure from union it joined in 1973, in just 31 days, January gave ar direction to world politics.

Apart from politics, re were volcanic eruptions and also spre of dely coronavirus, refore, on last day of 'historic' month, here's full review. 

US killed Qassem Soleimani

t a week into 2020, Trump directed an airstrike in Iraq and killed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard's top commander Qassem Soleimani along with or military personnel on January 3. While US said it was long-planned and was part of 'defensive action to protect Americans abro', Iran's Prime President Hassan Rouhani promised harsh revenge and also criticised US and its politicians.

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Speculations of World War 3

Just after killing of Soleimani, re were international reactions from all world leers who eir supported Trump or sided with Iran on saying it was unplanned and uncalled for. However, since Iran withdrew from nuclear accord, it spiked rumours of World War III. It was also seen trending on all social media platforms. Furrmore, it also led to next highlight of month, Ukrainian plane crash. 

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Ukrainian plane crash

After gran multi-national funeral processions of Soleimani were over, which also witnessed thousands of mourners who flooded streets in capitals to pay ir last respects to ir 'leer', Iran retaliated on January 8 by launching multiple missiles at Iraqi military bases housing US troops. However, Iran's 'human error' caused two missiles to hit Ukrainian jet and killed all 176 people on board. 

Initial reports h said that Boeing 737 jet crashed shortly after taking off due to technical error, Iranian President later accepted 'unintentional' downing of plane. While Iran's government expressed grief, world leers whose nationals died in crash still demand an independent investigation. 

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Australia bushfires

Turning out to be one of worst natural calamities in world, Australia's forests have been burning for several months due to record-breaking temperatures. unprecedented fires have caused severe dam to country's flora and fauna. According to international reports, more than a billion animals are alrey de, fearing extinction of many species. 

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Coronavirus outbreak

An unkwn virus started affecting people in Chinese city of Wuhan in January and has w claimed over 200 lives with nearly 9,356 confirmed cases in China. Even World Health Organisation has declared Coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency. China has called for international solidarity and wants countries to avoid overreaction. Multiple cases have also been detecting confirmed cases of coronavirus also called 2019-nCoV. 

virus can be spre from human to human interaction and re are immediate symptoms. However, CoV can cause illnesses ranging from common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). 

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Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death

world was rocked by death of 41-year-old NBA legend, Kobe Bryant his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna in a helicopter crash near California on January 26. A helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and seven ors crashed into a rugged hillside on January 26 outside Los Angeles while flying in foggy conditions.

 According to international reports, impact of accident scattered debris over an area of a football field. grief and miration for Bryant family poured in from all over world for 'sudden loss'. 

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Brexit Eve

'longest month' will finally mark its end by Brexit. Brexit just a few hours away, citizens on both sides of historic divide have gotten emotional on 'Brexit Eve'. Britain will leave European Union on January 31 at 11:00pm (2300 GMT) after joining bloc nearly half a century ago. 

However, even though most changes in Britain will t be immediate, it is essential to kw what will exactly differ for UK once it moves out from under EU's umbrella. changes will occur in transition period negotiated between London and Brussels which would reportedly allow both sides to nurture future relationship.  

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