Portal:Current events/2014 January 3
January 3, 2014 (Friday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- An 85-year-old man dies during Israeli suppression of a violent riot at Kufr Qaddoum near Nablus; he is the first Palestinian casualty from conflict with Israel in 2014. (The Guardian)
- Post-coup unrest in Egypt:
- Thirteen people are killed in clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters, police and opponents. (Reuters) (Sky News)
- South Sudanese conflict (2013–present):
- The United States evacuates additional diplomatic personnel at its embassy in Juba due to the deteriorating security situation. (The Hill)
Disasters and accidents
- A winter storm hits the Northeastern United States, bringing snow to the region, affecting travel, and killing thirteen people. (NBC News)
- A deep area of low pressure named Anne brings strong winds, high tides and coastal flooding to parts of Western England, Wales, Scotland, France and Ireland. (BBC News)
Health
- The Philippine Department of Health declares a measles outbreak in Metro Manila. (Solar News)[permanent dead link]
International relations
- Paraguay announces withdrawal of its recognition of the Sahrawi Republic. (The Maghreb Daily)
Law and crime
- Authorities confirm the arrest of El Chino Ántrax, a high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel leader, in the Netherlands. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The people of Humboldt County, California, located on California's North Coast, are grieving the loss of Father Eric Freed. He was pastor of St. Bernard's Catholic Parish in Eureka who was murdered early on New Years’ Day. (Catholic News Agency)