What was happening in December 2015?

December 2 – Two gunmen open fire at a workplace in San Bernardino, California, killing 14 before dying themselves in a shootout with police. ISIL claimed responsibility. December 12 – A global climate change pact is agreed at the COP 21 summit, committing all countries to reduce carbon emissions for the first time.

What were the major events in 2015?

Major global events that shook 2015

• Terror in France.
• China stock market crash.
• FIFA scandal.
• Volkswagen emissions cheating.
• Turkey-Russia dispute.
• Cuba and US restore ties.
• New Greek debt drama.
• Climate agreement.

What was happening in the news in 2015?

A new prime minister, a missing toddler found dead in Alberta, Syrian refugees seeking a new home and the terror attacks in Paris were among the most important stories to Canadians this year.

What was the biggest news event in 2015?

The Biggest News Events of 2015. On January 11, a crowd rallies around the Place de la République in Paris in support of the victims of the “Charlie Hebdo” attack. Here is a sampling of the defining movements, decisions, policies and tragedies that made headlines—and history—this year.

When did the financial market crash in 2015?

Here’s a look at the events that dominated financial markets in 2015. The first major event to send shock waves through financial markets in the new year happened in Switzerland, on Jan. 15.

What was the worst story of the year 2015?

The CNN Special Report, “All the Best, All the Worst 2015,” airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET and looks at the best and worst stories in news, politics, pop culture, sports and more. Years from now, when we look back on 2015, what will we remember? Maybe it’ll be the tiny body of a drowned migrant boy, face-down on a beach in Turkey.

Why did the Euro go down in 2015?

In Germany, all maturities up to 7 years had negative yields by the end of the year. But an expanded stimulus package announced on Dec. 2 disappointed traders and may have even undercut the credibility of the ECB and its president, Mario Draghi. Traders betting the dollar would rise further versus the euro got squeezed pretty hard.