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Dec
26
Politics / Government

Crime in China China lowers the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old for "abominable" crimes such as murder or causing injury that leads to death or s

Crime in China China lowers the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old for "abominable" crimes such as murder or causing injury that leads to death or severe disabilities by extremely cruel means. The measure was passed by the National People's Congress Standing Committee. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 26, 2020
Dec
27
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President Donald Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contains a $900 bill

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President Donald Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contains a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, before Monday's deadline, in order to avert a government shutdown. This comes after Trump called the bill a "disgrace" last week. (The Washington Post) (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 27, 2020
Dec
27
Politics / Government

President Donald Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contains a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, before Monday's deadline, in orde

President Donald Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contains a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, before Monday's deadline, in order to avert a government shutdown. This comes after Trump called the bill a "disgrace" last week. (The Washington Post) (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 27, 2020
Dec
27
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão tests positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão tests positive for COVID-19. (Diário do Nordeste) COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Uruguay reported a record of 11 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 158. (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 27, 2020
Dec
28
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes the CASH Act, a bill that increases direct payme

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes the CASH Act, a bill that increases direct payments from $600 to $2,000, with a vote of 275–134. The bill is expected to head to the United States Senate for a vote. (Newsweek) (The Hill) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announces that he will filibuster a Senate vote to override President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 if the Senate doesn't vote on providing $2,000 direct payments to Americans. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direc

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000. However, McConnell also said that the Senate will consider a process to provide $2,000 in stimulus checks to Americans, a measure that is supported by both Democrats and President Donald Trump. (NBC News) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000. However, McConnell also said that the Senate will consider a process to provide $2,000 in stimulus checks to Americans, a measure that is supported by both Democrats and President Donald Trump. (NBC News) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Abortion in Argentina Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy.

Abortion in Argentina Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy. If passed, Argentina will become the third Latin American country to allow abortion to be performed on demand, after Cuba and Uruguay. The Catholic Church opposes the move. The bill has already been approved by the lower house. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Republican U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Republican U.S. congressman-elect Luke Letlow of Louisiana's 5th congressional district, who was scheduled to be sworn-in to the upcoming 117th United States Congress on January 3, 2021, dies from COVID-19 complications after previously testing positive for the disease, becoming the first member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives to die before taking office since former astronaut Jack Swigert. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccine Argentina begins a vaccination campaign using the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccine Argentina begins a vaccination campaign using the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Europa Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Chile, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Chile reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a resident of Panguipulli who traveled from Madrid on December 23. (La Tercera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Republican U.S.

Republican U.S. congressman-elect Luke Letlow of Louisiana's 5th congressional district, who was scheduled to be sworn-in to the upcoming 117th United States Congress on January 3, 2021, dies from COVID-19 complications after previously testing positive for the disease, becoming the first member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives to die before taking office since former astronaut Jack Swigert. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy.

The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy. If passed, Argentina will become the third Latin American country to allow abortion to be performed on demand, after Cuba and Uruguay. The Catholic Church opposes the move. The bill has already been approved by the lower house. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy.

Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy. If passed, Argentina will become the third Latin American country to allow abortion to be performed on demand, after Cuba and Uruguay. The Catholic Church opposes the move. The bill has already been approved by the lower house. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War 2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after

Yemeni Civil War 2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying

2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed g

At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

2021 Ugandan general election Bobi Wine, challenger to the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni who has been in office since 1986, is arrested along with his ent

2021 Ugandan general election Bobi Wine, challenger to the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni who has been in office since 1986, is arrested along with his entire campaign team in the town of Kalangala. No information about the arrest has been made available. (CNN via MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
31
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue and his wife test negative for COVID-19, but will quarantine ahead of his upcoming runoff matchup against Jon Ossoff after coming into contact with a person in his campaign who later tested positive for the virus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips resigns following his trip to Saint Barthélemy while the province was in a lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue and his wife test negative for COVID-19, but will quarantine ahead of his upcoming runoff matchup against Jon Ossoff after coming into contact with a person in his campaign who later tested positive for the virus. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
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