Portal:Current events/2015 February 8

February 8, 2015 (Sunday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

In Cairo, Egypt, clashes between police and fans of Zamalek SC kill 22 people. Egyptian authorities indefinitely suspend football league matches. (BBC) (AP)

Arts and culture

57th Annual Grammy Awards
- The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences members present the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (News Limited)
  - "Stay with Me (Darkchild Version)" wins Song of the Year and Record of the Year. (AP) (AP)
  - Morning Phase performed by Beck wins Album of the Year. (Reuters via Yahoo!)
68th British Academy Film Awards
- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts members present the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London. (BBC)
- Boyhood wins Best Film with Richard Linklater winning the Best Director award. (The Guardian)

Sports

The Ivory Coast wins the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Ghana 9–8 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. (CAF)