January 12, 2010★★★★★
2010 Haiti earthquake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastates Port-au-Prince and the surrounding region, killing hundreds of thousands of people.
Disaster· Haiti
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Events this year
December 17, 2010 – January 14, 2011★★★★★
Tunisian Revolution begins the Arab Spring
The self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi sparks protests that force President Ben Ali to flee, spreading into the Arab Spring.
Revolution· Tunisia
Ongoing
March 20, 2003 – December 2011★★★★★
Iraq War
A US-led coalition invades Iraq and topples Saddam Hussein, beginning a long period of occupation and conflict.
War· Iraq, United States, United Kingdom