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Current events of January 5, 2014 (2014-01-05) (Sunday)

Attacks and conflicts

Iraqi insurgency (post-U.S. withdrawal):
- A wave of bombings hit Iraq's capital, Baghdad, killing at least 20 people. (ABC)
Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon:
- One man is shot dead and six wounded in clashes on Sunday in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli between districts that support rival sides in neighboring Syria's civil war. (Reuters)

Politics and elections

Voters in Bangladesh go to the polls for a general election. (BBC)

Science and technology

A launch of the communication satellite GSAT-14 aboard the GSLV MK.II D5 marks the first successful flight of an Indian cryogenic engine. (The Hindu)

Sports

In ice hockey, the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships concludes with Finland defeating host team Sweden in the final 3–2, winning the tournament for the first time since 1998. (CBC)
In cricket 2013-14 Ashes series concludes with Australia whitewash England 5-0 to regain The Ashes after 7 years.

Disasters and accidents

At least one person is dead and two people are injured after a small jet crashes while trying to land at the Aspen–Pitkin County Airport in the U.S. state of Colorado. (The New York Times)

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