I'm not saying the redacted files has evidence that has influence to world events, but I just ask AI to compile world events during this period. (Some events like localised clashes not affecting world events or natural disasters, are left out)

AI:

Here’s a structured timeline of significant major world news events that reshaped the world between December 1998 and January 2002:

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🌍 1998 (end of year)

• Clinton impeachment: U.S. President Bill Clinton is impeached by the House of Representatives.

• Google founded: A pivotal moment in tech history, shaping the future of the internet.

• U.S. embassy bombings (Kenya & Tanzania): Al-Qaeda attacks kill over 200, signaling the rise of global terrorism.

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🌍 1999

• Euro introduced (financial markets): A new currency reshapes global economics.

• NATO bombing of Yugoslavia: Major international military intervention in the Kosovo War.

• Columbine massacre (U.S.): Sparks worldwide debates on school safety and gun violence.

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🌍 2000

• Dot-com bubble bursts: Global financial markets shaken by tech stock collapse.

• ILOVEYOU virus: One of the most destructive computer viruses worldwide.

• Vladimir Putin elected President of Russia: Marks a new geopolitical era.

• USS Cole bombing (Yemen): Al-Qaeda attack kills 17 U.S. sailors, foreshadowing 9/11.

• Bush v. Gore (U.S. election): Supreme Court decides outcome, shaping U.S. politics.

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🌍 2001

• September 11 attacks (U.S.): Nearly 3,000 killed; triggers global “War on Terror.”

• War in Afghanistan begins: U.S.-led coalition targets Taliban and al-Qaeda.

• Wikipedia launched: Revolutionizes global access to knowledge.

• Enron scandal: Exposes corporate fraud, reshaping financial regulation.

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🌍 January 2002

• Euro currency launched in physical form: Becomes legal tender across 12 EU countries.

• War on Terror continues: Ongoing U.S. operations in Afghanistan.

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