USA 2020 Timeline

Jan

01

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North Korea–United States relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strat

North Korea–United States relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strategic weapon" in the near future, after the United States misses a year-end deadline for a restart of denuclearization talks. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 1, 2020

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01

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strategic weapon" in the near future, after the United States misses a year-end deadli

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strategic weapon" in the near future, after the United States misses a year-end deadline for a restart of denuclearization talks. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 1, 2020

Jan

01

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Supporters of Iraqi paramilitaries withdraw from the American embassy in Baghdad after being ordered to by the Popular Mobilization Forces, stating the "message

Supporters of Iraqi paramilitaries withdraw from the American embassy in Baghdad after being ordered to by the Popular Mobilization Forces, stating the "message has been heard". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 1, 2020

Jan

01

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The United States Coast Guard searches for five missing crew members after a fishing vessel sinks near Kodiak, Alaska.

The United States Coast Guard searches for five missing crew members after a fishing vessel sinks near Kodiak, Alaska. Two other crew members are rescued. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 1, 2020

Jan

03

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The United States sends over 3,000 more US soldiers to the Middle East as tensions with Iran heighten.

The United States sends over 3,000 more US soldiers to the Middle East as tensions with Iran heighten. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 3, 2020

Jan

05

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A vehicle pile-up involving multiple semi-trucks and a tour bus on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.

A vehicle pile-up involving multiple semi-trucks and a tour bus on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S. leaves five dead and 60 injured. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020

Jan

05

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American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) United States Central Command releases a CJTF-OIR statement announcing that it "has paused" operations against ISI

American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) United States Central Command releases a CJTF-OIR statement announcing that it "has paused" operations against ISIL in order to concentrate on protecting their troops at bases in Iraq. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020

Jan

05

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In a session boycotted by most Sunni Arab and Kurdish representatives, the Council of Representatives of Iraq accepts a resolution to expel U.S.

In a session boycotted by most Sunni Arab and Kurdish representatives, the Council of Representatives of Iraq accepts a resolution to expel U.S. troops from Iraq. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020

Jan

05

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In Metz, Grand Est, France, an assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar" attempts to stab police officers with a knife before being shot and injured.

In Metz, Grand Est, France, an assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar" attempts to stab police officers with a knife before being shot and injured. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020

Jan

05

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United States Central Command releases a CJTF-OIR statement announcing that it "has paused" operations against ISIL in order to concentrate on protecting their

United States Central Command releases a CJTF-OIR statement announcing that it "has paused" operations against ISIL in order to concentrate on protecting their troops at bases in Iraq. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020

Jan

06

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A funeral service for Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian Quds Force commander who was slain in a targeted killing in Baghdad last week, is attended by hundreds of tho

A funeral service for Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian Quds Force commander who was slain in a targeted killing in Baghdad last week, is attended by hundreds of thousands of people in Tehran, Iran. (NPR) (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2020

Jan

06

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Funerals of Qasem Soleimani A funeral service for Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian Quds Force commander who was slain in a targeted killing in Baghdad last week, is

Funerals of Qasem Soleimani A funeral service for Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian Quds Force commander who was slain in a targeted killing in Baghdad last week, is attended by hundreds of thousands of people in Tehran, Iran. (NPR) (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2020

Jan

07

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An avalanche at a ski resort in Kellogg, Idaho, United States, kills two people and injures five others.

An avalanche at a ski resort in Kellogg, Idaho, United States, kills two people and injures five others. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2020

Jan

07

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Neil Peart dies from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in his home in Santa Monica, California.

Neil Peart dies from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in his home in Santa Monica, California. He had been diagnosed three years earlier but had kept details secret until his family officially announced his death on January 10, 2020. (Rolling Stone)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2020

Jan

08

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Kuwaitian state news agency KUNA says its official Twitter account was hacked after it spread a fake news report that the United States Army would withdraw from

Kuwaitian state news agency KUNA says its official Twitter account was hacked after it spread a fake news report that the United States Army would withdraw from Camp Arifjan within three days. (Haaretz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2020

Jan

10

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A bombing claimed by the Islamic State at a mosque in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 15 people and injures 18 others, three days after a motorcyc

A bombing claimed by the Islamic State at a mosque in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 15 people and injures 18 others, three days after a motorcycle bombing in the city killed two. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2020

Jan

10

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January 2020 Quetta bombing A bombing claimed by the Islamic State at a mosque in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 15 people and injures 18 others,

January 2020 Quetta bombing A bombing claimed by the Islamic State at a mosque in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 15 people and injures 18 others, three days after a motorcycle bombing in the city killed two. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2020

Jan

11

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Two United States troops are killed and another two troops injured by a roadside bomb.

Two United States troops are killed and another two troops injured by a roadside bomb. The Taliban later claim responsibility. (Reuters) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2020

Jan

12

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Japan–Saudi Arabia relations Japanese PM Shinzō Abe arrives in Saudi Arabia in his first visit to the Middle East, where he expects to mediate between the Unite

Japan–Saudi Arabia relations Japanese PM Shinzō Abe arrives in Saudi Arabia in his first visit to the Middle East, where he expects to mediate between the United States and Iran amid heightening tensions. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 12, 2020

Jan

12

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Japanese PM Shinzō Abe arrives in Saudi Arabia in his first visit to the Middle East, where he expects to mediate between the United States and Iran amid height

Japanese PM Shinzō Abe arrives in Saudi Arabia in his first visit to the Middle East, where he expects to mediate between the United States and Iran amid heightening tensions. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 12, 2020

Jan

16

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The bodies of seven people are found in a mass grave in the indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé region of Panama.

The bodies of seven people are found in a mass grave in the indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé region of Panama. Authorities believe a religious sect performed an exorcism on the victims. Police rescued 15 people who had suffered bodily injuries. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2020

Jan

17

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Widespread snowfall and freezing rain across the Midwest leads to travel disruption.

Widespread snowfall and freezing rain across the Midwest leads to travel disruption. At Kansas City International Airport, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 passenger jet slides off the taxiway in icy conditions, while rare snowfall was recorded on the Texas Panhandle. (WABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2020

Jan

18

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High winds and heavy snowfall impact the Midwest and mid-Atlantic states of the United States, with the heaviest snowfall recorded in Chicago, Cleveland and Det

High winds and heavy snowfall impact the Midwest and mid-Atlantic states of the United States, with the heaviest snowfall recorded in Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. (The Weather Channel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 18, 2020

Jan

19

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A man facing eviction shoots three police officers, killing two, then sets a house on fire, which spreads to four nearby houses, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United Sta

A man facing eviction shoots three police officers, killing two, then sets a house on fire, which spreads to four nearby houses, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He is presumed dead in the fire. (Hawaii News Now)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2020

Jan

19

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Crime in Hawaii A man facing eviction shoots three police officers, killing two, then sets a house on fire, which spreads to four nearby houses, in Honolulu, Ha

Crime in Hawaii A man facing eviction shoots three police officers, killing two, then sets a house on fire, which spreads to four nearby houses, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He is presumed dead in the fire. (Hawaii News Now)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2020

Jan

20

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A former special police officer and two militants are killed during a gun battle with Indian troops in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

A former special police officer and two militants are killed during a gun battle with Indian troops in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 20, 2020

Jan

20

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A man is arrested for a series of 40 rapes in the Miami, Florida, United States area in the 1980s.

A man is arrested for a series of 40 rapes in the Miami, Florida, United States area in the 1980s. (Miami Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 20, 2020

Jan

20

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Crime in Florida A man is arrested for a series of 40 rapes in the Miami, Florida, United States area in the 1980s.

Crime in Florida A man is arrested for a series of 40 rapes in the Miami, Florida, United States area in the 1980s. (Miami Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 20, 2020

Jan

21

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The 2020 United States census begins, with Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham visiting Toksook Bay, Alaska, to meet with indigenous leaders and distribute

The 2020 United States census begins, with Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham visiting Toksook Bay, Alaska, to meet with indigenous leaders and distribute census materials to residents. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 21, 2020

Jan

22

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Eight people are shot, one fatally, following a dispute outside a McDonald's in downtown Seattle, Washington.

Eight people are shot, one fatally, following a dispute outside a McDonald's in downtown Seattle, Washington. (The Seattle Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 22, 2020

Jan

22

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List of mass shootings in the United States in 2020 Eight people are shot, one fatally, following a dispute outside a McDonald's in downtown Seattle, Washington

List of mass shootings in the United States in 2020 Eight people are shot, one fatally, following a dispute outside a McDonald's in downtown Seattle, Washington. (The Seattle Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 22, 2020

Jan

22

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Police in the Solomon Islands launch search operations to find nine people from a capsized boat near Isabel Province.

Police in the Solomon Islands launch search operations to find nine people from a capsized boat near Isabel Province. Five men, two women and two children were on board. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 22, 2020

Jan

23

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Heads of state and dignitaries from around the world attend the fifth World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to commemorate the 75th anniversary of th

Heads of state and dignitaries from around the world attend the fifth World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and to address the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2020

Jan

24

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Police detain a gay couple in Nouakchott after a video purportedly of them marrying in a secret location emerges, in what is considered to be the first major pr

Police detain a gay couple in Nouakchott after a video purportedly of them marrying in a secret location emerges, in what is considered to be the first major prosecution of its kind in recent years. The attendees in the video were also detained. (North African Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2020

Jan

25

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The Boeing 777X completes its first test flight near Seattle, Washington, United States, after two delayed attempts.

The Boeing 777X completes its first test flight near Seattle, Washington, United States, after two delayed attempts. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 25, 2020

Jan

25

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The United States orders the evacuation of the Consulate General of the United States, Wuhan employees and U.S.

The United States orders the evacuation of the Consulate General of the United States, Wuhan employees and U.S. citizens in the city. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 25, 2020

Jan

27

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A fire destroys at least 35 houseboats moored along the Tennessee River in Scottsboro, Alabama, United States, killing eight people.

A fire destroys at least 35 houseboats moored along the Tennessee River in Scottsboro, Alabama, United States, killing eight people. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 27, 2020

Jan

29

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Thirteen people are injured in a fire at a high rise apartment building in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Thirteen people are injured in a fire at a high rise apartment building in Los Angeles, California, United States. (KTLA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020

Jan

31

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An airplane with 195 Americans coming back from China is quarantined.

An airplane with 195 Americans coming back from China is quarantined. (CBS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 31, 2020

Jan

31

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Tanzania–United States relations The U.S.

Tanzania–United States relations The U.S. bans Tanzanian official Paul Makonda from entering the U.S. for his announcement about a crackdown on Tanzanian homosexuals in Dar es Salaam in 2018, among other accusations. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 31, 2020

Jan

31

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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force stop searching for nine people who disappeared at sea on January 15 when their boat capsized.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force stop searching for nine people who disappeared at sea on January 15 when their boat capsized. Five men, two women and two children are now presumed dead. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 31, 2020

Feb

01

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400–500 people are left stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, after the road to the resort was damaged from landslides caused b

400–500 people are left stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, after the road to the resort was damaged from landslides caused by heavy rain. Train service between Vancouver and Seattle was also suspended until Monday due to mudslides. (CTV News) (CTV News²)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2020

Feb

01

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Police in South Africa launch a manhunt for the killers of nine illegal miners who were stoned to death in western Johannesburg.

Police in South Africa launch a manhunt for the killers of nine illegal miners who were stoned to death in western Johannesburg. All nine killed were from Lesotho. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2020

Feb

03

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Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investi

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate domestic political rivals. Senator Manchin is considered friendly with the White House. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020

Feb

03

Major Trends

Gunmen open fire in an amusement arcade in Uruapan, Mexico, killing at least nine people, including three children.

Gunmen open fire in an amusement arcade in Uruapan, Mexico, killing at least nine people, including three children. Police say the gunmen were searching for specific targets but then opened fire indiscriminately on customers. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020

Feb

03

Major Trends

Significant irregularities in the Democratic Party process are reported with an app being blamed for widespread confusion and delayed results.

Significant irregularities in the Democratic Party process are reported with an app being blamed for widespread confusion and delayed results. (Vox) (The Washington Examiner)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020

Feb

04

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with over 20,000 people infected, and requests the United States "not

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with over 20,000 people infected, and requests the United States "not to overreact". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020

Feb

04

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Donald Trump receives overwhelming support in the Iowa Republican caucuses while the results of the Iowa Democratic caucuses are delayed because of problems wit

Donald Trump receives overwhelming support in the Iowa Republican caucuses while the results of the Iowa Democratic caucuses are delayed because of problems with the use of a mobile app for reporting. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020

Feb

06

Major Trends

A U.S.

A U.S. civil contractor is kidnapped by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan's Khost Province. A Taliban leader who declined to be named tells Reuters they had kidnapped an American in Khost but did not provide further details. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2020

Feb

06

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The Syrian Army's Tiger Forces with Russian air support enters and takes control of the city of Saraqib, and the nearby town of Sarmin, after rebel forces withd

The Syrian Army's Tiger Forces with Russian air support enters and takes control of the city of Saraqib, and the nearby town of Sarmin, after rebel forces withdrew from the area. (The Washington Post) (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2020

Feb

07

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Esperanza Base on the Antarctic Peninsula reaches a temperature of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F), the hottest on record for continental Antarctica.

Esperanza Base on the Antarctic Peninsula reaches a temperature of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F), the hottest on record for continental Antarctica. (The Guardian) (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2020

Feb

07

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Heavy snowfall blankets much of the north-eastern United States.

Heavy snowfall blankets much of the north-eastern United States. More than 1 foot of snowfall is reported widely, with up to 2 feet recorded in parts of Maine and Vermont. (Weather.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2020

Feb

08

Major Trends

A shootout during joint exercises with U.S.

A shootout during joint exercises with U.S. and Afghan soldiers in Nangarhar Province leaves between four and six Americans, and six Afghans dead. It is unknown if the Taliban or rogue Afghan forces were responsible. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2020

Feb

08

Major Trends

Two people – one Japanese and one American – die from coronavirus in Wuhan.

Two people – one Japanese and one American – die from coronavirus in Wuhan. They are the first foreigners (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) to die from it. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2020

Feb

10

Major Trends

A federal grand jury in the United States charges four members of China’s People's Liberation Army with the 2017 Equifax hack.

A federal grand jury in the United States charges four members of China’s People's Liberation Army with the 2017 Equifax hack. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2020

Feb

10

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Climate change mitigation, Individual and political action on climate change Dozens of climate activists surround the offices of American investment management

Climate change mitigation, Individual and political action on climate change Dozens of climate activists surround the offices of American investment management company BlackRock in central Paris and vandalize the building, demanding they disinvest from the fossil fuel industry. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2020

Feb

10

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Dozens of climate activists surround the offices of American investment management company BlackRock in central Paris and vandalize the building, demanding they

Dozens of climate activists surround the offices of American investment management company BlackRock in central Paris and vandalize the building, demanding they disinvest from the fossil fuel industry. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2020

Feb

11

Major Trends

New York v.

New York v. Deutsche Telekom Victor Marrero, a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, approves the $26 billion USD merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint Corporation. (NBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 11, 2020

Feb

11

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Victor Marrero, a U.S.

Victor Marrero, a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, approves the $26 billion USD merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint Corporation. (NBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 11, 2020

Feb

12

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Iowa Democratic Party chairman Troy Price resigns for his handling of this year's Iowa caucuses.

Iowa Democratic Party chairman Troy Price resigns for his handling of this year's Iowa caucuses. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 12, 2020

Feb

12

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More than half of Malta's traffic police officers, including its chief, are arrested for overtime fraud and misuse of public resources.

More than half of Malta's traffic police officers, including its chief, are arrested for overtime fraud and misuse of public resources. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 12, 2020

Feb

12

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The United States Postal Service suspends time guarantees for all shipments to China and Hong Kong.

The United States Postal Service suspends time guarantees for all shipments to China and Hong Kong. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 12, 2020

Feb

14

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Twenty-one U.S.

Twenty-one U.S. states reject a US$18 billion settlement offer by pharmaceutical manufacturers, such as McKesson Corporation and Johnson & Johnson, for their role in the opioid crisis. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 14, 2020

Feb

18

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A fire at a library in Porterville, California leaves one firefighter dead and another missing.

A fire at a library in Porterville, California leaves one firefighter dead and another missing. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2020

Feb

18

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American retailer Macy's announces it will close 125 stores over the next three years, citing competition from online sellers, including Amazon.

American retailer Macy's announces it will close 125 stores over the next three years, citing competition from online sellers, including Amazon. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2020

Feb

18

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International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis The U.S.

International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis The U.S. State Department adds Russian oil company Rosneft Trading S.A. to its financial blacklist for helping facilitate the sale of Venezuelan oil. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2020

Feb

21

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A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to start at midnight local time (19:30 UTC).

A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to start at midnight local time (19:30 UTC). If the partial truce is successful, a US–Taliban agreement on withdrawing American troops would be signed on February 29. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020

Feb

21

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Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez launches a plan to sequester the Justice Ministry for partisan purposes.

Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez launches a plan to sequester the Justice Ministry for partisan purposes. (Dominican Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020

Feb

21

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Mexico extradites Rubén Oseguera González, the son of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, to the United States to face drug charges.

Mexico extradites Rubén Oseguera González, the son of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, to the United States to face drug charges. Cervantes is the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020

Feb

22

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The United States reports 34 confirmed cases of the illness and expects more.

The United States reports 34 confirmed cases of the illness and expects more. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2020

Feb

24

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The total number of infected in the United States is now 53 people, up from 34 two days ago.

The total number of infected in the United States is now 53 people, up from 34 two days ago. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2020

Feb

24

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The United States wants the United Kingdom to extradite WikiLeaks creator Julian Assange, who might face American espionage charges.

The United States wants the United Kingdom to extradite WikiLeaks creator Julian Assange, who might face American espionage charges. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2020

Feb

26

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In California, San Francisco declares a public emergency.

In California, San Francisco declares a public emergency. Santa Clara and San Diego counties have made similar declarations. (News AU)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020

Feb

26

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Milwaukee brewery shooting Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United

Milwaukee brewery shooting Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The perpetrator, who committed suicide, was an employee who was fired earlier in the day. (USA Today) (WGN-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020

Feb

26

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Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The perpetrator, who committed suicide, was an employee who was fired earlier in the day. (USA Today) (WGN-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020