December 31, 2016 (2016-12-31) (Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
Arts and culture
- China, with their largest television network China Central Television, announces a new launch of a global media platform extending globally and renaming the network China Global Television Network. (News Asia)
Disasters and accidents
- In Helsinki, Finland, authorities detain an unidentified driver after driving at high speed, and veering for unknown reasons, into a crowd, injuring 7 people. Authorities quickly conclude no evidence points to a deliberate attack. (RT)
Science and technology