January 5, 2014 (Sunday)
Attacks and conflicts
- Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon:
- A sniper kills a man and six people are wounded in clashes between districts in Tripoli, Lebanon, 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 News)
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, the 2013–14 Ashes series concludes with Australia whitewashing England 5-0 to regain The Ashes after 7 years. (ABC.net)
Disasters and accidents
- A small jet carrying three Mexican men from Toluca crashes while trying to land at the Aspen–Pitkin County Airport in the U.S. state of Colorado, killing the co-pilot, seriously injuring the pilot and slightly injuring the passenger. (CBC)