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Jul
19
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Second Libyan Civil War; Libya-Sudan relations Sudanese forces arrest about 160 people on the border with Libya who were en-route to enter the neighboring count

Second Libyan Civil War; Libya-Sudan relations Sudanese forces arrest about 160 people on the border with Libya who were en-route to enter the neighboring country to operate as "mercenaries". A General for the Rapid Support Forces says that "sending Sudanese to fight in Libya as mercenaries is unacceptable". (AFP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2020
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

A shooting at the home of U.S.

A shooting at the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas leaves her son dead and her husband injured. Salas herself is not injured. Law enforcement officials say the gunman was dressed in a FedEx uniform. (AP) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2020
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Sudanese forces arrest about 160 people on the border with Libya who were en-route to enter the neighboring country to operate as "mercenaries".

Sudanese forces arrest about 160 people on the border with Libya who were en-route to enter the neighboring country to operate as "mercenaries". A General for the Rapid Support Forces says that "sending Sudanese to fight in Libya as mercenaries is unacceptable". (AFP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2020
Jul
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Roy Den Hollander, a self-described antifeminist lawyer, is named as the attacker behind the shooting at the home of U.S.

Roy Den Hollander, a self-described antifeminist lawyer, is named as the attacker behind the shooting at the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas last night, which left her son dead and her husband critically injured. Den Hollander has been found dead at a home in Rockland, New York, and is also being investigated in connection to the earlier shooting death of a southern California lawyer. (USA Today) (The Daily Beast) (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2020
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

A Canadian federal court rules the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement to be invalid, saying it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedom by maki

A Canadian federal court rules the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement to be invalid, saying it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedom by making the country complicit in the United States's abuses of asylum seekers in detention. The ruling goes into effect within six months to give Parliament time to respond. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2020
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Canada–United States relations A Canadian federal court rules the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement to be invalid, saying it violates the Charte

Canada–United States relations A Canadian federal court rules the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement to be invalid, saying it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedom by making the country complicit in the United States's abuses of asylum seekers in detention. The ruling goes into effect within six months to give Parliament time to respond. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2020
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests in the United States, Operation Legend President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr announce a surge of "hundreds" of federal

George Floyd protests in the United States, Operation Legend President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr announce a surge of "hundreds" of federal law enforcement officers to Chicago, Albuquerque and other cities in an effort to crack down on a recent wave of violent crime. The mayors of Portland, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and Kansas City pen a letter to Barr and acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf expressing "deep concern and objection to the deployment of federal forces in our cities". (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2020
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr announce a surge of "hundreds" of federal law enforcement officers to Chicago, Albuquerque and other ci

President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr announce a surge of "hundreds" of federal law enforcement officers to Chicago, Albuquerque and other cities in an effort to crack down on a recent wave of violent crime. The mayors of Portland, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and Kansas City pen a letter to Barr and acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf expressing "deep concern and objection to the deployment of federal forces in our cities". (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2020
Jul
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019 Samoa assassination plot The Supreme Court of Samoa denies a bid by two of the three defendants in the case to be able to return to Australia, where they h

2019 Samoa assassination plot The Supreme Court of Samoa denies a bid by two of the three defendants in the case to be able to return to Australia, where they have permanent residencies. The Court argued that, aside of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "no amount of surety bond would overcome the risk of the men not returning for their trial", which is set for November. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 23, 2020
Jul
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Supreme Court of Samoa denies a bid by two of the three defendants in the case to be able to return to Australia, where they have permanent residencies.

The Supreme Court of Samoa denies a bid by two of the three defendants in the case to be able to return to Australia, where they have permanent residencies. The Court argued that, aside of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "no amount of surety bond would overcome the risk of the men not returning for their trial", which is set for November. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 23, 2020
Jul
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Facebook and Twitter remove, on order of the Supreme Federal Court, numerous accounts that support Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for promoting fake news.

Facebook and Twitter remove, on order of the Supreme Federal Court, numerous accounts that support Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for promoting fake news. The Brazilian Labour Party, a member of the ruling coalition, condemns Justice Alexandre de Moraes for issuing the order. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2020
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests in Australia The Supreme Court of New South Wales grants the New South Wales Police permission to block a Black Lives Matter protest in Sy

George Floyd protests in Australia The Supreme Court of New South Wales grants the New South Wales Police permission to block a Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney that is due to be held on July 28. The Supreme Court ruled that the rally is a prohibited public assembly, but police agreed to a stay stopping the order taking effect until 10am on July 27 pending the lodging of any appeal. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2020
Jul
26
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The Supreme Court of New South Wales grants the New South Wales Police permission to block a Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney that is due to be held on July

The Supreme Court of New South Wales grants the New South Wales Police permission to block a Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney that is due to be held on July 28. The Supreme Court ruled that the rally is a prohibited public assembly, but police agreed to a stay stopping the order taking effect until 10am on July 27 pending the lodging of any appeal. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2020
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Israel–Hezbollah clashes Explosions and exchanges of fire are heard during an armed incident involving Israeli troops and Hezbollah at the border between I

2020 Israel–Hezbollah clashes Explosions and exchanges of fire are heard during an armed incident involving Israeli troops and Hezbollah at the border between Israel and Lebanon. Four Hezbollah militants crossed the border and fled back to Lebanon after being shot at, while IDF reported no Israeli casualties. An Israeli shell smashed in a Lebanese civilian home, narrowly missing a family in the house at the time, but nobody was hurt. (The New York Times) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Explosions and exchanges of fire are heard during an armed incident involving Israeli troops and Hezbollah at the border between Israel and Lebanon.

Explosions and exchanges of fire are heard during an armed incident involving Israeli troops and Hezbollah at the border between Israel and Lebanon. Four Hezbollah militants crossed the border and fled back to Lebanon after being shot at, while IDF reported no Israeli casualties. An Israeli shell smashed in a Lebanese civilian home, narrowly missing a family in the house at the time, but nobody was hurt. (The New York Times) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests Six Democratic mayors, of Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Seattle, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., urge the US Congre

George Floyd protests Six Democratic mayors, of Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Seattle, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., urge the US Congress to block the Trump administration from sending federal law enforcement agents to their cities, saying the agents' presence, against the request of local authorities, is unlawful. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Six Democratic mayors, of Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Seattle, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., urge the US Congress to block the Trump

Six Democratic mayors, of Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Seattle, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., urge the US Congress to block the Trump administration from sending federal law enforcement agents to their cities, saying the agents' presence, against the request of local authorities, is unlawful. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that federal agents deployed to Portland, including all Customs and Border Protec

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that federal agents deployed to Portland, including all Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will start withdrawing tomorrow, per her conversation with Vice President Mike Pence. (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2020
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that federal agents deployed to Portland, including all Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforceme

Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that federal agents deployed to Portland, including all Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will start withdrawing tomorrow, per her conversation with Vice President Mike Pence. (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2020
Jul
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Chaman border clash Twenty-two people are killed in clashes between Afghan civilians and Pakistani military forces.

2020 Chaman border clash Twenty-two people are killed in clashes between Afghan civilians and Pakistani military forces. Fifteen people died and 80 others injured in Kandahar after Pakistani soldiers attacked civilian areas, while seven people were killed and 31 others injured in Pakistan when a crowd trying to enter Afghanistan became unruly and attacked military installations. The Afghan government warns of action if Pakistan "continues its rocket attacks", while the Pakistani military says it opened fire in self-defense, returning fire to the Afghan side. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2020
Aug
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli–Syrian ceasefire line incidents during the Syrian Civil War, Israeli involvement in the Syrian Civil War Israeli Air Force helicopters strike Syrian mil

Israeli–Syrian ceasefire line incidents during the Syrian Civil War, Israeli involvement in the Syrian Civil War Israeli Air Force helicopters strike Syrian military observation posts, intelligence collection systems, anti-aircraft batteries and command-and-control bases in Quneitra Governorate, in response to yesterday's incident along the Purple Line border fence in the Golan Heights, in which four militants were killed after attempting to plant an IED where Israeli soldiers patrol. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2020
Aug
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli Air Force helicopters strike Syrian military observation posts, intelligence collection systems, anti-aircraft batteries and command-and-control bases i

Israeli Air Force helicopters strike Syrian military observation posts, intelligence collection systems, anti-aircraft batteries and command-and-control bases in Quneitra Governorate, in response to yesterday's incident along the Purple Line border fence in the Golan Heights, in which four militants were killed after attempting to plant an IED where Israeli soldiers patrol. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2020
Aug
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Queensland declares all of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory to be COVID-19 hotspots and will close its border wit

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Queensland declares all of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory to be COVID-19 hotspots and will close its border with both regions on Saturday August 8 at 1 a.m. (AEST). (9 News) Victoria reports 725 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths in the last 24 hours. It is the highest number of reported cases and the deadliest day since the pandemic started in the state itself and Australia in general. (The Age)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2020
Aug
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in China sentences a Canadian man to death on drug charges.

A court in China sentences a Canadian man to death on drug charges. His alleged accomplice receives life imprisonment. Police had confiscated 120 kilograms (266 pounds) of ketamine from the defendant's home. He is the third Canadian citizen to receive the death sentence for drug smuggling since Canadian authorities arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in late 2018 on an extradition request from the United States. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2020
Aug
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Canada–China relations A court in China sentences a Canadian man to death on drug charges.

Canada–China relations A court in China sentences a Canadian man to death on drug charges. His alleged accomplice receives life imprisonment. Police had confiscated 120 kilograms (266 pounds) of ketamine from the defendant's home. He is the third Canadian citizen to receive the death sentence for drug smuggling since Canadian authorities arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in late 2018 on an extradition request from the United States. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2020
Aug
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Former Saudi Ministry of the Interior official Saad bin Khalid Al Jabry accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of attempting to assassinate him in Canada, whe

Former Saudi Ministry of the Interior official Saad bin Khalid Al Jabry accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of attempting to assassinate him in Canada, where he currently lives in exile, two weeks after the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The would-be assassins, believed to be the Tiger Squad, were stopped at Toronto Pearson International Airport after Canadian border officials became suspicious of them following interviews. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2020
Aug
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, Saudi Arabian–Yemeni border conflict Saudi state news agency SPA says Saudi Armed Forces shot down an explosive-laden d

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, Saudi Arabian–Yemeni border conflict Saudi state news agency SPA says Saudi Armed Forces shot down an explosive-laden drone launched against Saudi territory from Al Hudaydah Governorate, on Yemen's Red Sea coast. The Houthis report a Saudi air strike on Saada Governorate. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2020
Aug
07
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–United States relations, Hong Kong–United States relations The U.S.

China–United States relations, Hong Kong–United States relations The U.S. Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 11 current and former Chinese officials, including current Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Chinese envoy to Hong Kong Luo Huining, citing her role last year in attempting to pass an extradition law and, more recently, her involvement in "developing, adopting or implementing" the Hong Kong national security law. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
Aug
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019–2020 Lebanese protests, aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosions Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid incr

2019–2020 Lebanese protests, aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosions Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid increasing anger at the government's handling of this week's explosions in Beirut and deteriorating economic situation in the country. More than 728 people were wounded in the clashes, sixty-three of whom were taken to hospitals, while a policeman was killed. (Al Jazeera) Protesters storm the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants building in Achrafieh, Beirut. The building was badly damaged in the August 4 explosion. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign power

Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign powers. He is so far the most high-profile figure to be charged under the law. The police also search the offices of his company Next Digital shortly after his arrest. Activist Agnes Chow was also arrested. (The Guardian) (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2020
Aug
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for alleged

Hong Kong national security law Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign powers. He is so far the most high-profile figure to be charged under the law. The police also search the offices of his company Next Digital shortly after his arrest. Activist Agnes Chow was also arrested. (The Guardian) (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2020
Aug
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Jordan–Syria relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, COVID-19 pandemic in Syria Jordan announces it will close its only trade land border crossing with Syria fo

Jordan–Syria relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, COVID-19 pandemic in Syria Jordan announces it will close its only trade land border crossing with Syria for a week beginning on Thursday morning after a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases coming from its northern neighbour. (TRT World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2020
Aug
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Thai protests Thai police arrest a student leader over an anti-government protest last month.

2020 Thai protests Thai police arrest a student leader over an anti-government protest last month. The student was arrested in the outskirts of Bangkok while traveling to a protest. Human Rights Watch reports that he will be charged with breaching multiple laws. Police declined to comment when contacted by Reuters. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2020
Aug
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

In a defiant speech, Alexander Lukashenko addresses supporters in Independence Square, Minsk, where he claims Belarus would "die as a state" if new elections we

In a defiant speech, Alexander Lukashenko addresses supporters in Independence Square, Minsk, where he claims Belarus would "die as a state" if new elections were held, and accuses NATO of "massing on the border". Opposition critics say most of those at the rally were coerced into attending and had been bussed in from other parts of the country. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2020
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

A 41-year-old Eritrean man from Switzerland faces trial in Germany for allegedly pushing an eight-year-old boy and his mother onto the tracks of an Intercity Ex

A 41-year-old Eritrean man from Switzerland faces trial in Germany for allegedly pushing an eight-year-old boy and his mother onto the tracks of an Intercity Express train at the Frankfurt central station in July; the boy was killed, but his mother survived. A psychiatric assessment showed that the man suffered from an episode of schizophrenia and had "at least a considerably reduced ability" to control his actions. The incident triggered reactions from across the German federal government, who have called for a review of the country's immigration policies. (AFP via France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2020
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries which it had considered safe destinations to stop the

COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries which it had considered safe destinations to stop the spread of COVID-19. Travel from most EU member states, as well as Japan and Iceland, will be limited to essential trips starting August 24, with people returning from those countries required to self-quarantine for two weeks. (Yle) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2020
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries which it had considered safe destinations to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries which it had considered safe destinations to stop the spread of COVID-19. Travel from most EU member states, as well as Japan and Iceland, will be limited to essential trips starting August 24, with people returning from those countries required to self-quarantine for two weeks. (Yle) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2020
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries w

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland imposes "Europe's tightest" border restrictions on several countries which it had considered safe destinations to stop the spread of COVID-19. Travel from most EU member states, as well as Japan and Iceland, will be limited to essential trips starting August 24, with people returning from those countries required to self-quarantine for two weeks. (Yle) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2020
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union, English Channel migrant crossings (2018–present) The European Union rejects a request from the Bri

Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union, English Channel migrant crossings (2018–present) The European Union rejects a request from the British government to negotiate a migration deal replicating the Dublin Regulation that would grant the deportation of undocumented migrants in the UK to EU member states. (CNA) (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Thai protests Thai Police say they have arrested a further eight activists, including two popular rappers, in an increased crackdown on protestors who dema

2020 Thai protests Thai Police say they have arrested a further eight activists, including two popular rappers, in an increased crackdown on protestors who demand a change to the country's monarchy. All eight were later released on bail, according to one of their lawyers. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
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Four defendants of the non-profit organization We Build The Wall, including former Trump advisor Steve Bannon and its founder Brian Kolfage, are arrested on cha

Four defendants of the non-profit organization We Build The Wall, including former Trump advisor Steve Bannon and its founder Brian Kolfage, are arrested on charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering. The charges were stated in an indictment announced by the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, which alleges that the four defendants defrauded the organization's donors, using the funds intended for the construction of the wall along the Mexico–U.S. border for personal expenses instead. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hashem Abedi is sentenced to a minimum of 55 years in prison by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.

Hashem Abedi is sentenced to a minimum of 55 years in prison by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. He was found guilty in March on 22 charges of murder for assisting his older brother Salman in carrying out the suicide bombing by sourcing out the materials used in creating the bomb. (Reuters via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Manchester Arena bombing Hashem Abedi is sentenced to a minimum of 55 years in prison by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.

Manchester Arena bombing Hashem Abedi is sentenced to a minimum of 55 years in prison by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. He was found guilty in March on 22 charges of murder for assisting his older brother Salman in carrying out the suicide bombing by sourcing out the materials used in creating the bomb. (Reuters via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Thai Police say they have arrested a further eight activists, including two popular rappers, in an increased crackdown on protestors who demand a change to the

Thai Police say they have arrested a further eight activists, including two popular rappers, in an increased crackdown on protestors who demand a change to the country's monarchy. All eight were later released on bail, according to one of their lawyers. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
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The South Korean National Intelligence Service reports that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has delegated some major responsibilities to his sister, Kim

The South Korean National Intelligence Service reports that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has delegated some major responsibilities to his sister, Kim Yo-jong, that involves overseeing North Korea's relations with South Korea and the United States. South Korean lawmakers describe her new role as a "de facto second-in-command" of North Korea who "steers overall state affairs." (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces on state radio that he will tighten border crossing rules in Hungary on September 1 to preven

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces on state radio that he will tighten border crossing rules in Hungary on September 1 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the number of new infections rises in neighbouring countries. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Former California police officer Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, receives multiple consecutive life sentences without parole in th

Former California police officer Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, receives multiple consecutive life sentences without parole in the county superior court in Sacramento. DeAngelo pleaded guilty in June to 13 counts of first-degree murder in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
27
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Colombia–United States relations Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo permits a U.S.

Colombia–United States relations Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo permits a U.S. Army unit to resume its advisory mission in the country after the Colombian Senate found that it did not constitute a deployment of foreign troops. A court had suspended the mission in early July after the opposition argued it did count as foreign troop movement, and thus needed Senate authorization. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2020
Aug
27
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Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo permits a U.S.

Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo permits a U.S. Army unit to resume its advisory mission in the country after the Colombian Senate found that it did not constitute a deployment of foreign troops. A court had suspended the mission in early July after the opposition argued it did count as foreign troop movement, and thus needed Senate authorization. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2020
Aug
27
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Kurdish human rights lawyer Ebru Timtik dies in hospital after spending 238-days on hunger strike in protest of her imprisonment after being found guilty of bei

Kurdish human rights lawyer Ebru Timtik dies in hospital after spending 238-days on hunger strike in protest of her imprisonment after being found guilty of being a member of the outlawed Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front. At the time of her death, she was reported to only weigh 65 pounds. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2020
Aug
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Essex lorry deaths A 40-year-old haulier from County Armagh, Northern Ireland, pleads guilty in the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales to the manslaugh

Essex lorry deaths A 40-year-old haulier from County Armagh, Northern Ireland, pleads guilty in the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese people, as well as conspiring to assist unlawful immigration. (AAP via Wellington Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
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COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hunga

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hungarians returning from abroad will have to go into two-week quarantine. Hungarians can only leave if they have provided two negative tests. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
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Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hungarians returning from abroad w

Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hungarians returning from abroad will have to go into two-week quarantine. Hungarians can only leave if they have provided two negative tests. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
29
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Czech Republic–Taiwan relations, China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit t

Czech Republic–Taiwan relations, China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan as it recognizes the One-China policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to the visit, the PRC's foreign ministry warns the Czech government of "possible consequences" for Czech companies with operations in mainland China. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
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