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May
13
Politics / Government

Democrat Christy Smith concedes defeat to Republican Mike Garcia in yesterday's special election for California's 25th congressional district after vote returns

Democrat Christy Smith concedes defeat to Republican Mike Garcia in yesterday's special election for California's 25th congressional district after vote returns showed Garcia in the lead. The results are the first time since 1998 that Republicans flipped a Democratic-held House seat in California. (CNN) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
15
Politics / Government

Afghanistan–United States relations, May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh rejects U.S.

Afghanistan–United States relations, May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh rejects U.S. assertion that ISIL are responsible for the attack on the maternity hospital this week and instead blames the Taliban. The Taliban previously denied the accusation and labeled the attack as "heinous". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2020
May
15
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Nelson Teich resigns as Brazil's Minister of Health less than a month into office amid d

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Nelson Teich resigns as Brazil's Minister of Health less than a month into office amid disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro over the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News) 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces the New Jersey primary will primarily be conducted via vote-by-mail. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2020
May
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Ugandan police arrest Stella Nyanzi, a prominent academic and vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, for inciting violence as sh

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Ugandan police arrest Stella Nyanzi, a prominent academic and vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, for inciting violence as she protested against lockdown measures taken by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 18, 2020
May
19
Politics / Government

Trump peace plan, Israel–Palestine relations, Palestine–United States relations Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces the termination of all agreements,

Trump peace plan, Israel–Palestine relations, Palestine–United States relations Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces the termination of all agreements, including security ones, with Israel and the United States in response to Israel's plans to annex the Jordan Valley. (WAFA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2020
May
22
Politics / Government

Following accusations by former Justice Minister Sérgio Moro and a judicial order, footage from a controversial Brazilian Cabinet meeting is released to the med

Following accusations by former Justice Minister Sérgio Moro and a judicial order, footage from a controversial Brazilian Cabinet meeting is released to the media. The profanity-laden footage shows President Jair Bolsonaro calling for political interference in security organs to protect his family; Bolsonaro alleges this was a reference to his private security team, while Moro says that Bolsonaro was referring to Federal Police investigations. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 22, 2020
May
26
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War, Libya–Russia relations The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air suppor

Second Libyan Civil War, Libya–Russia relations The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is locked in a civil war with the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). (BBC News)

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

The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal

The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is locked in a civil war with the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2020
May
31
Politics / Government

Anti-fascist protesters gather in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte in response to police brutality and President Bolsonaro's

Anti-fascist protesters gather in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte in response to police brutality and President Bolsonaro's defence of unconstitutional measures. A pro-government crowd forms in São Paulo, with police reporting neo-Nazi flags hung from a sound truck. (The Republic)

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

Presidency of Jair Bolsonaro Anti-fascist protesters gather in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte in response to police brutal

Presidency of Jair Bolsonaro Anti-fascist protesters gather in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte in response to police brutality and President Bolsonaro's defence of unconstitutional measures. A pro-government crowd forms in São Paulo, with police reporting neo-Nazi flags hung from a sound truck. (The Republic)

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

President Donald Trump announces his plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization after saying they were responsible for the looting and arson occurrin

President Donald Trump announces his plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization after saying they were responsible for the looting and arson occurring during the protests. Various government and non-government officials claim that designating domestic terrorist groups is prohibited by the First Amendment. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2020
Jun
02
Politics / Government

Philippines–United States relations President Rodrigo Duterte suspends for six months the termination of the Philippines–United States Visiting Forces Agreement

Philippines–United States relations President Rodrigo Duterte suspends for six months the termination of the Philippines–United States Visiting Forces Agreement. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. says the decision comes due to "political and other developments in the region". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 2, 2020
Jun
02
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations U.S.

United States–Venezuela relations U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces sanctions on four shipping firms for transporting oil from Venezuela. Three firms are based in the Marshall Islands and another in Greece. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza responds by saying Pompeo has a "criminal obsession" with Venezuela. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 2, 2020
Jun
03
Politics / Government

George Floyd protests in Texas Texas State University President Denise Trauth announces on social media that a 20-year-old African-American student protestor, J

George Floyd protests in Texas Texas State University President Denise Trauth announces on social media that a 20-year-old African-American student protestor, Justin Howell, had been critically injured by a bean bag round fired by Austin police on Sunday. Police maintain that Howell was not the intended target. (Austin American-Statesman)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
03
Politics / Government

Texas State University President Denise Trauth announces on social media that a 20-year-old African-American student protestor, Justin Howell, had been critical

Texas State University President Denise Trauth announces on social media that a 20-year-old African-American student protestor, Justin Howell, had been critically injured by a bean bag round fired by Austin police on Sunday. Police maintain that Howell was not the intended target. (Austin American-Statesman)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
06
Politics / Government

2020 Kaohsiung mayoral recall vote Incumbent mayor of Kaohsiung and former presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu is removed from office after 939,090 people voted f

2020 Kaohsiung mayoral recall vote Incumbent mayor of Kaohsiung and former presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu is removed from office after 939,090 people voted for his recall, vastly exceeding the minimum threshold of 574,996 votes. This marks the first time a mayor has been successfully recalled in Taiwan. (Central News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2020
Jun
06
Politics / Government

Incumbent mayor of Kaohsiung and former presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu is removed from office after 939,090 people voted for his recall, vastly exceeding the

Incumbent mayor of Kaohsiung and former presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu is removed from office after 939,090 people voted for his recall, vastly exceeding the minimum threshold of 574,996 votes. This marks the first time a mayor has been successfully recalled in Taiwan. (Central News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2020
Jun
12
Politics / Government

2020 Republican Party presidential primaries, Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S.

2020 Republican Party presidential primaries, Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S. President Donald Trump announces the MAGA Rally that was to be held on June 19, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is rescheduled to June 20. The rally's original date had been widely criticized because the 19th is Juneteenth, the date commemorating the end of American slavery. The location was also criticized due to it being where the 1921 Tulsa race massacre took place, because of the ongoing George Floyd protests. (CNN) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2020
Jun
12
Politics / Government

Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign.

Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign. The Lebanese pound has lost 70 percent of its value since October, when protests began. The government announced the central bank will begin injecting more United States dollars into the market on Monday. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2020
Jun
12
Politics / Government

Lebanese liquidity crisis Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign.

Lebanese liquidity crisis Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign. The Lebanese pound has lost 70 percent of its value since October, when protests began. The government announced the central bank will begin injecting more United States dollars into the market on Monday. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2020
Jun
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) tests positive for COVID-19, becoming the 8th member of Congress to do so. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, COVID-19 pandemic in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF warn that 51,000 children could die in West Asia and North Africa due to the disruptive impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
23
Politics / Government

2020 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary, 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky Voters in Kentucky head to the polls to nominate a Democrat to fac

2020 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary, 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky Voters in Kentucky head to the polls to nominate a Democrat to face Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell. Former Vice President Joe Biden also won the state primary. (CNN) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
24
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War, Central Libya offensive (2020) The speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, asks Egypt to intervene in Libya

Second Libyan Civil War, Central Libya offensive (2020) The speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, asks Egypt to intervene in Libya if the armed forces of the Government of National Accord attempt to capture the city of Sirte. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Politics / Government

George Floyd protests The U.S.

George Floyd protests The U.S. Senate fails to invoke cloture on a 55–45 vote effectively tabling a police misconduct bill introduced by the Republicans, after the Democrats argued that it did not do enough to incentivize change. (Reuters) Leaders of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone announce the zone's disestablishment. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
25
Politics / Government

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President H

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President Hashim Thaçi is indicted by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office on war crimes charges. Thaçi also canceled his trip to mediate with Serbia after learning of the indictment the day prior. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2020
Jun
25
Politics / Government

War crimes in the Kosovo War Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, af

War crimes in the Kosovo War Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President Hashim Thaçi is indicted by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office on war crimes charges. Thaçi also canceled his trip to mediate with Serbia after learning of the indictment the day prior. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2020
Jun
26
Politics / Government

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, Proposals for a 51st state in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that wo

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, Proposals for a 51st state in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that would make Washington, D.C. a U.S. state, with the exception of important government buildings. This legislation is unlikely to pass in the Republican-held United States Senate and President Donald Trump has expressed opposition to the matter. (CNBC)

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

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The government and the Taliban agree to start intra-Afghan talks by mid-July after the issue of releasing the "most dan

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The government and the Taliban agree to start intra-Afghan talks by mid-July after the issue of releasing the "most dangerous" Taliban prisoners has been solved, according to a government spokesman. The group did not comment on the announcement. (Al Arabiya) The United States Intelligence Community claims that Russia offered Taliban-affiliated groups bounties to kill American soldiers. (The New York Times)

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

British-Dutch consumer company Unilever, owner of brands including Lipton and Dove, announces that they will suspend advertising on social media sites such as F

British-Dutch consumer company Unilever, owner of brands including Lipton and Dove, announces that they will suspend advertising on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for the rest of the year, saying that they have not been doing enough to counter "divisiveness and hate speech during this polarized election period in the U.S." (Reuters)

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

Libyan Civil War, Wagner Group Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Unio

Libyan Civil War, Wagner Group Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on individuals and "mercenaries", after its National Oil Corporation stated that Russian mercenaries and other foreign actors had forced their way into the Sharara oilfield. (Al Jazeera)

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

Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann.

Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann. The government is formed after a historic coalition deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin takes office as Taoiseach (Prime Minister), with outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), due to return to the post in December 2022 as part of the coalition deal. (RTÉ)

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

Irish government formation Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann.

Irish government formation Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann. The government is formed after a historic coalition deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin takes office as Taoiseach (Prime Minister), with outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), due to return to the post in December 2022 as part of the coalition deal. (RTÉ)

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

Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on indivi

Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on individuals and "mercenaries", after its National Oil Corporation stated that Russian mercenaries and other foreign actors had forced their way into the Sharara oilfield. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Iran issues an arrest warrant against U.S.

Iran issues an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump and asks Interpol for help. Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr accuses Trump and 30 others of "murder and terrorism charges" for the killing of Qasem Soleimani in January. Interpol refuses the request. (Al Jazeera)

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

Fillon affair Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 mill

Fillon affair Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work she did not do as a parliamentary aide. François is sentenced to five years in prison, three of them suspended, and is barred from office for ten years; Penelope will also serve a three year suspended sentence. (BBC News)

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

Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work s

Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work she did not do as a parliamentary aide. François is sentenced to five years in prison, three of them suspended, and is barred from office for ten years; Penelope will also serve a three year suspended sentence. (BBC News)

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

Social media use by Donald Trump Reddit bans approximately 2,000 communities for violating its rules on hate speech, including The_Donald, which was dedicated t

Social media use by Donald Trump Reddit bans approximately 2,000 communities for violating its rules on hate speech, including The_Donald, which was dedicated to U.S. President Donald Trump and his supporters. (The New York Times) Twitch suspends U.S. President Donald Trump's account due to "hateful conduct" from two videos from 2015 and 2016 in which he made comments about Mexicans, which were found to be offensive and in breach of their community guidelines. (The New York Times)

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

Twitch suspends U.S.

Twitch suspends U.S. President Donald Trump's account due to "hateful conduct" from two videos from 2015 and 2016 in which he made comments about Mexicans, which were found to be offensive and in breach of their community guidelines. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
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