Portal:Current events/2017 November 3

November 3, 2017 (Friday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Syrian Civil War
- Siege of Deir ez-Zor (2014–17)
  - The Syrian Army (SAA) and allies announce the complete liberation of Deir ez-Zor from ISIL. (Sputnik International)
- At least nine people are killed and another 23 are injured in Hader, Quneitra Governorate, after a Tahrir al-Sham-operated car bomb detonates inside the town. (Reuters)
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
- 2017 Western Iraq campaign
  - The Iraqi Armed Forces enter the town of Al-Qa'im, close to the border with Syria. Al-Qa'im is one of the last towns in Iraq still held by ISIL. (Reuters)
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
- The United States launches airstrikes against Islamic State in Somalia for the first time. The United States Africa Command says "several terrorists" were killed in the strikes, which took place in coordination with Somalia's government. (The Independent)

Arts and culture

Kevin Spacey sexual assault allegations
- Netflix announces that it will no longer be working with American actor Kevin Spacey who plays Frank Underwood on the U.S. version of House of Cards. (News Limited)

International relations

Law and crime

Politics and elections

2017 Westminster sexual scandals
- The Conservative Party suspends Dover MP Charlie Elphicke following "serious allegations" against him which have been passed on to police. Elphicke denies any wrongdoing. (The Guardian)

Science and technology

Climate change
- A significant U.S. federal government study finds "no convincing alternative explanation" for the changing climate other than "human activities, especially emissions of greenhouse gases." (CNN)