Portal:Current events/2013 May 4

Armed conflicts and attacks

Arts and culture

Business and economy
  • Hundreds of protestors gather in Chinese cities to rally against planned large-scale industrial projects. (Bloomberg)

Disasters and accidents
  • A train carrying toxic flammable chemicals derails and causes a major fire near the Belgian town of Wetteren, killing two and wounding forty-nine. (BBC)

Health and environment

Law and crime

Sports