Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, to step down from role in Q3 of 2021. Will be replaced by Andy Jassy.Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, to step down from role in Q3 of 2021. Will be replaced by Andy Jassy.Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, to step down from role in Q3 of 2021. Will be replaced by Andy Jassy.
China's economy grows 18.3% in Q1 of 2021
China's economy grows at a record 18.3% in Q1 of 2021, as the country bounces back from COVID-19 pandemic. China's economy grows at a record 18.3% in Q1 of 2021, as the country bounces back from COVID-19 pandemic.
Chad's President Idriss Deby killed in clashes with rebels
Chad's President Idriss Deby killed in clashes with rebels. Deby had been in power for over 30 years. Chad's President Idriss Deby killed in clashes with rebels. Deby had been in power for over 30 years. Chad's President Idriss Deby killed in clashes with rebels.
Cyberattack disrupts US oil pipeline
Cyberattack causes major US oil pipeline shutdown. The Colonial Pipeline, supplying fuel to much of East Coast, targeted by ransomware attackers.Cyberattack causes major US oil pipeline shutdown. The Colonial Pipeline, supplying fuel to much of East Coast, targeted by ransomware attackers.Cyberattack causes major US oil pipeline shutdown. The Colonial Pipeline, supplying fuel to much of East Coast, targeted by ransomware.
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11-day conflict
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11-day conflict in Gaza, which claimed lives of over 200 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11-day conflict in Gaza, which claimed lives of over 200 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.
Tokyo Olympics to go ahead without overseas spectators
Tokyo Olympics to go ahead this summer without overseas spectators due to COVID-19 concerns.Tokyo Olympics to go ahead this summer without overseas spectators due to COVID-19 concerns.Tokyo Olympics to go ahead this summer without overseas spectators due to COVID-19 concerns.
Protests erupt in Colombia over proposed tax reform
Protests erupt in Colombia over proposed tax reform increasing cost of living for many. Demonstrators clash with police, several deaths reported. Government withdraws proposal. Protests erupt in Colombia over proposed tax reform increasing cost of living for many. Demonstrators clash with police, several deaths reported. Government withdraws proposal.
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and wife Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and wife Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and wife Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and wife Melinda Gates announce divorce.
Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder in George Floyd case
Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer, convicted of murder in George Floyd case. Verdict met with relief by Floyd's family and supporters.Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer, convicted of murder in George Floyd case. Verdict met with relief by Floyd's family and supporters.Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer, convicted of murder in George Floyd case. Verdict met with relief.
COVID-19 cases surge in India, overwhelming hospitals
India's COVID-19 cases surge, with over 350,000 new cases on April 24th, overwhelming hospitals. Death toll surpasses 200,000. India's COVID-19 cases surge, with over 350,000 new cases on April 24th, overwhelming hospitals. Death toll surpasses 200,000.India's COVID-19 cases surge, with over 350,000 new cases on April 24th, overwhelming hospitals. Death toll surpasses 200,000.