Thursday

January 14, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

2016 Jakarta attacks

Bomb blasts and gunfire are reported in the centre of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. At least seven deaths have been reported. (ABC News Australia) (AP) (The Australian) (Reuters)

Indonesian police suspect Islamic State militants are responsible for the attacks with five attackers reported dead. (AP) (AFP via Channel NewsAsia)

Turkey–PKK conflict

PKK rebellion (2015–present)

Turkish police headquarters in Midyat and Çınar, Diyarbakır, are hit by car bombs, killing six people and injuring 39. No group has claimed responsibility but the government accuses PKK rebels of carrying out the attack. (BBC) (Middle East Eye)

2015–2016 wave of violence in Israeli–Palestinian conflict

A foiled stabbing attack resulted in Israeli soldiers shooting and killing a Palestinian at Beit Einun. (The Jerusalem Post)

Arts and culture

Actor Alan Rickman dies from cancer, aged 69. (BBC)

Archbishops of the Anglican Communion meeting in England vote to sanction the U.S. branch of the Communion for its unilateral decision to allow same-sex marriages.(New York Times)

René Angélil, manager and husband of singer Celine Dion, dies at age 73 after a long battle with throat cancer.(BBC)

88th Academy Awards

The nominations are announced for the 88th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Hollywood. (E! Online)