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Aug
18
Politics / Government

2020 United States Postal Service crisis U.S.

2020 United States Postal Service crisis U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, in response to politicians' criticism that proposed changes to U.S. mail services could slow the handling of mail-in ballots, suspends all mail service changes until after the November election. He also said there will be no changes to retail hours at post offices, mail collection boxes will remain where they are, and no mail processing facilities will be closed. A number of states, including Washington and New York, said they are planning legal moves to block the Postal Service changes. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

The press office of deposed Bolivian President Evo Morales rejects a criminal complaint filed this week by the Ministry of Justice accusing him of trafficking a

The press office of deposed Bolivian President Evo Morales rejects a criminal complaint filed this week by the Ministry of Justice accusing him of trafficking and raping a 16-year-old girl, claiming it was part of a "dirty war" waged by the interim government. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion (

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mitigate the impact of the country's recession caused by the pandemic, thereby suspending the debt brake. (CGTN) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The UK's national debt exceeds £2 trillion ($2.61tn) for the first time, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. (AFP via New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mit

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mitigate the impact of the country's recession caused by the pandemic, thereby suspending the debt brake. (CGTN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2020 United States Postal Service crisis In a 257–150 vote, the House of Representatives approves a bill that would reve

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2020 United States Postal Service crisis In a 257–150 vote, the House of Representatives approves a bill that would reverse changes to the operations of the Postal Service implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, amid a series of backlogs and delays in the delivery of mail following his appointment in June. The bill also aims to provide the agency financial support worth $25 billion in preparation for an expected surge in postal voting in the upcoming election due to the pandemic. (AP via Philippine Daily Inquirer)

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

In a 257–150 vote, the House of Representatives approves a bill that would reverse changes to the operations of the Postal Service implemented by Postmaster Gen

In a 257–150 vote, the House of Representatives approves a bill that would reverse changes to the operations of the Postal Service implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, amid a series of backlogs and delays in the delivery of mail following his appointment in June. The bill also aims to provide the agency financial support worth $25 billion in preparation for an expected surge in postal voting in the upcoming election due to the pandemic. (AP via Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2020
Aug
23
Politics / Government

The United States military withdraw from Camp Taji and hand it over to the Iraqi military; the base has been the target of many rocket attacks recently.

The United States military withdraw from Camp Taji and hand it over to the Iraqi military; the base has been the target of many rocket attacks recently. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump redoubled his promise to withdraw troops from the country. (Reuters)

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

2020 United States presidential election The 2020 Republican National Convention begins, running until Thursday.

2020 United States presidential election The 2020 Republican National Convention begins, running until Thursday. Incumbents President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are expected to be officially nominated to run for re-election, facing off against former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris in November. (CNN)

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

Chinese video-sharing service TikTok sues U.S.

Chinese video-sharing service TikTok sues U.S. President Donald Trump over his executive orders, signed earlier this month, that would effectively ban the app within the United States. The company says the executive orders are part of a "broader campaign of anti-China rhetoric" in the lead up to the upcoming presidential election. (Reuters)

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

The UAE cancels a planned meeting with Pompeo and Israel for Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly denied that a proposed armed deal w

The UAE cancels a planned meeting with Pompeo and Israel for Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly denied that a proposed armed deal with the U.S. and the UAE will involve the sale of F-35 military jets. The UAE maintains that the jet's acquisition is tied to the normalization deal. (Al Jazeera)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by secondary education students in local lockdown areas of England, following protests from head teachers and academic organisations against the earlier advice. Meanwhile, schools in areas of England not subject to tighter restrictions are given the discretion on whether to mandate the wearing of face masks for its students. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by secondary education student

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by secondary education students in local lockdown areas of England, following protests from head teachers and academic organisations against the earlier advice. Meanwhile, schools in areas of England not subject to tighter restrictions are given the discretion on whether to mandate the wearing of face masks for its students. (The Guardian)

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by secondary education students in local lockdown areas of England, fo

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reverses an earlier advice against the wearing of face masks by secondary education students in local lockdown areas of England, following protests from head teachers and academic organisations against the earlier advice. Meanwhile, schools in areas of England not subject to tighter restrictions are given the discretion on whether to mandate the wearing of face masks for its students. (The Guardian)

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

Police in Hong Kong arrest pro-democracy Legislative Council members Lam Cheuk-ting and Ted Hui for their presence in an anti-government protest in Tuen Mun las

Police in Hong Kong arrest pro-democracy Legislative Council members Lam Cheuk-ting and Ted Hui for their presence in an anti-government protest in Tuen Mun last year. Lam was also accused of rioting in connection with the protest during an attack on pro-democracy activists in Yuen Long. (The New York Times)

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

In a meeting between U.S.

In a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the United States proposed removing Sudan from the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list for $330 million compensation. The payment would allegedly go to American victims of Al-Qaida but ministers, opposition leaders, and other people in the country have expressed anger at the prospect of a multimillion-dollar payment to the United States. (The Guardian)

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

Sudan–United States relations In a meeting between U.S.

Sudan–United States relations In a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the United States proposed removing Sudan from the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list for $330 million compensation. The payment would allegedly go to American victims of Al-Qaida but ministers, opposition leaders, and other people in the country have expressed anger at the prospect of a multimillion-dollar payment to the United States. (The Guardian)

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

China–United States trade war American retailer Walmart announces its partnership with Microsoft for a bid to acquire the Chinese-based video sharing service Ti

China–United States trade war American retailer Walmart announces its partnership with Microsoft for a bid to acquire the Chinese-based video sharing service TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States through President Donald Trump's executive order if its parent company ByteDance fails to sell the app's operations to an American corporation. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

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

Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, says that peace talks between the Taliban and the government will start in Septembe

Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, says that peace talks between the Taliban and the government will start in September with the support of the Trump administration, which pushes both sides to set differences aside. (Al Arabiya)

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

Afghan peace process Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, says that peace talks between the Taliban and the government w

Afghan peace process Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, says that peace talks between the Taliban and the government will start in September with the support of the Trump administration, which pushes both sides to set differences aside. (Al Arabiya)

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

American retailer Walmart announces its partnership with Microsoft for a bid to acquire the Chinese-based video sharing service TikTok, which faces a ban in the

American retailer Walmart announces its partnership with Microsoft for a bid to acquire the Chinese-based video sharing service TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States through President Donald Trump's executive order if its parent company ByteDance fails to sell the app's operations to an American corporation. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

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

A person is shot and killed, and several others arrested, amidst a violent confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and a large caravan of supporters

A person is shot and killed, and several others arrested, amidst a violent confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and a large caravan of supporters of President Donald Trump in Portland, Oregon. The shooting victim is later identified as a member of the far-right Patriot Prayer. (AP)

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

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon, killings of Aaron Danielson and Michael Reinoehl A person is shot and killed, and several others arrested, amidst a v

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon, killings of Aaron Danielson and Michael Reinoehl A person is shot and killed, and several others arrested, amidst a violent confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and a large caravan of supporters of President Donald Trump in Portland, Oregon. The shooting victim is later identified as a member of the far-right Patriot Prayer. (AP)

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

Following the death of American actor Chadwick Boseman two days prior, the tweet by his family announcing his death becomes the most-liked tweet in history with

Following the death of American actor Chadwick Boseman two days prior, the tweet by his family announcing his death becomes the most-liked tweet in history with over 7.1 million likes. It surpasses a tweet made by former U.S. President Barack Obama in the aftermath of the Unite the Right rally in 2017, which has over 4.3 million likes. (CNN)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantine on Metro Manila until the end of September, while placin

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantine on Metro Manila until the end of September, while placing the provinces of Batangas and Bulacan and the cities of Bacolod and Tacloban under the same level of the eased quarantine protocol; meanwhile, the city of Iligan is placed under modified enhanced community quarantine, the most stringent lockdown measure. (Reuters via U.S. News) (Xinhua) (CNN Philippines)

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

President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantine on Metro Manila until the end of September, while placing the provinces of Batangas and Bulac

President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantine on Metro Manila until the end of September, while placing the provinces of Batangas and Bulacan and the cities of Bacolod and Tacloban under the same level of the eased quarantine protocol; meanwhile, the city of Iligan is placed under modified enhanced community quarantine, the most stringent lockdown measure. (Reuters via U.S. News) (Xinhua) (CNN Philippines)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Sep
01
Politics / Government

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Facebook says it has discovered a Russian influence campaign based in Saint Petersburg called Peace Dat

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Facebook says it has discovered a Russian influence campaign based in Saint Petersburg called Peace Data on the site which targeted left-wing voters in the United States and United Kingdom, by recruiting freelance journalists to write English-language articles concerning domestic politics, racial and political tensions, and criticism of President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. Twitter says it has suspended five accounts related to the Russian campaign. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Politics / Government

American social media service Facebook announces it may block Australian users from sharing both local and international news stories on its platform, should th

American social media service Facebook announces it may block Australian users from sharing both local and international news stories on its platform, should the Australian government enact legislation that would require technology companies in the country to pay local news organisations. (The Japan Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Politics / Government

Facebook says it has discovered a Russian influence campaign based in Saint Petersburg called Peace Data on the site which targeted left-wing voters in the Unit

Facebook says it has discovered a Russian influence campaign based in Saint Petersburg called Peace Data on the site which targeted left-wing voters in the United States and United Kingdom, by recruiting freelance journalists to write English-language articles concerning domestic politics, racial and political tensions, and criticism of President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. Twitter says it has suspended five accounts related to the Russian campaign. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa The city council of Ames, Iowa passes a mask mandate with a

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa The city council of Ames, Iowa passes a mask mandate with a vote of 5-1. The decision came after the New York Times named the city as a COVID-19 hotspot. (The Ames Tribune) COVID-19 pandemic in Belize The number of cases in Belize reaches past 1,000. (The Jamaica Observer) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The number of cases in Mexico reaches past 600,000. The death toll in the country reaches to 65,241. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
02
Politics / Government

China–United States relations United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats visiting the U.S., requiring t

China–United States relations United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats visiting the U.S., requiring them to secure an approval from U.S. authorities to meet with local government officials or to visit universities and colleges in the country. Pompeo describes the restrictions as a "reciprocal move" after the Chinese government had imposed similar restrictions on U.S. officials. (Kyodo News via The Mainichi)

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

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats visiting the U.S., requiring them to secure an approval from

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats visiting the U.S., requiring them to secure an approval from U.S. authorities to meet with local government officials or to visit universities and colleges in the country. Pompeo describes the restrictions as a "reciprocal move" after the Chinese government had imposed similar restrictions on U.S. officials. (Kyodo News via The Mainichi)

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

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Protesters and riot police clash in the city of Lalitpur over the ban of outdoors p

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Protesters and riot police clash in the city of Lalitpur over the ban of outdoors public events amid a religious festival. The government had previously banned public gatherings as the country records a total of 42,877 cases. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 3, 2020
Sep
04
Politics / Government

It is revealed that Palau urged the United States to build joint-use military facilities in the country, a move seen as a push back against Chinese influence in

It is revealed that Palau urged the United States to build joint-use military facilities in the country, a move seen as a push back against Chinese influence in the Pacific. Palauan President Tommy Remengesau Jr. made the request in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who visited the island country last week. (CNA) (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
04
Politics / Government

Palau–United States relations It is revealed that Palau urged the United States to build joint-use military facilities in the country, a move seen as a push bac

Palau–United States relations It is revealed that Palau urged the United States to build joint-use military facilities in the country, a move seen as a push back against Chinese influence in the Pacific. Palauan President Tommy Remengesau Jr. made the request in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who visited the island country last week. (CNA) (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
04
Politics / Government

Israel–Kosovo relations, Israel–Serbia relations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Kosovo and Serbia will open their embassies in dispute

Israel–Kosovo relations, Israel–Serbia relations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Kosovo and Serbia will open their embassies in disputed Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital. Netanyahu says Kosovo is the first Muslim-majority country to do so. Until this day, only the United States and Guatemala have moved their embassies to Jerusalem, a move that Palestinians reject. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
04
Politics / Government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Kosovo and Serbia will open their embassies in disputed Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's cap

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Kosovo and Serbia will open their embassies in disputed Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital. Netanyahu says Kosovo is the first Muslim-majority country to do so. Until this day, only the United States and Guatemala have moved their embassies to Jerusalem, a move that Palestinians reject. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
07
Politics / Government

Killing of Jennifer Laude Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pardon United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for the killing of a transgender woman in 2015

Killing of Jennifer Laude Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pardon United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for the killing of a transgender woman in 2015. Human rights activists condemn the decision while Duterte defends his move saying Pemberton was treated "unfairly". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks Ten people are killed and 15 others injured in a roadside bomb attack in Kabul that targeted the first vic

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks Ten people are killed and 15 others injured in a roadside bomb attack in Kabul that targeted the first vice president, Amrullah Saleh, who is wounded by the attack. The Taliban denied responsibility for the bombing. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Extradition of Yamil Abreu Navarro Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader signs the extradition to the United States of Yamil Abreu Navarro on crimes of Ill

Extradition of Yamil Abreu Navarro Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader signs the extradition to the United States of Yamil Abreu Navarro on crimes of Illegal drug trade. Yamil Abreu Navarro is currently the leader of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party. (Dominican Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Hom

Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf had instructed officials at the department to fabricate intelligence assessments regarding the threat of Russian interference in the U.S. elections, which he claims is an effort by the Trump administration to understate the threat. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whis

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf had instructed officials at the department to fabricate intelligence assessments regarding the threat of Russian interference in the U.S. elections, which he claims is an effort by the Trump administration to understate the threat. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
12
Politics / Government

Afghan peace process The first peace talks between the government and the Taliban start in Doha, Qatar.

Afghan peace process The first peace talks between the government and the Taliban start in Doha, Qatar. The Taliban had confirmed it would attend after the final release of six of their prisoners. Abdullah Abdullah, representing the government, says they are seeking a "dignified peace" while U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls the meeting "historic". (BBC News)

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

The first peace talks between the government and the Taliban start in Doha, Qatar.

The first peace talks between the government and the Taliban start in Doha, Qatar. The Taliban had confirmed it would attend after the final release of six of their prisoners. Abdullah Abdullah, representing the government, says they are seeking a "dignified peace" while U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls the meeting "historic". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 12, 2020
Sep
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea eases its tough social distancing measures for the next two weeks until September 28 in the Seoul Capital Area.

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea eases its tough social distancing measures for the next two weeks until September 28 in the Seoul Capital Area. The government lifts a ban on on-site dining after 9 p.m. local time, though it still requires restaurants and cafes to restrict seating and record patrons' names and contact details. Effective tomorrow, franchise coffee shops will resume normal operations, after restricting service to takeouts. (CNA)

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

Jakarta releases a new set of rules in the second round of stricter social restrictions, which will take effect on September 14.

Jakarta releases a new set of rules in the second round of stricter social restrictions, which will take effect on September 14. Different from the first round of restrictions, aside from 11 essential services that can continue to be operated, markets, shopping malls and worship with only local residents are allowed to be attended and continue to operate with 50% capacity. Non-essential government and private office operations must have 25% capacity and isolation must occur in government-appointed facilities if anyone tested positive without symptoms or mild symptoms. (Jakarta Globe)

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

South Korea eases its tough social distancing measures for the next two weeks until September 28 in the Seoul Capital Area.

South Korea eases its tough social distancing measures for the next two weeks until September 28 in the Seoul Capital Area. The government lifts a ban on on-site dining after 9 p.m. local time, though it still requires restaurants and cafes to restrict seating and record patrons' names and contact details. Effective tomorrow, franchise coffee shops will resume normal operations, after restricting service to takeouts. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
17
Politics / Government

2020–2021 United States racial unrest U.S.

2020–2021 United States racial unrest U.S. Attorney General William Barr tells prosecutors to aggressively charge people arrested at recent demonstrations across the country, even suggesting including a sedition charge, which is usually reserved for those who have plotted a threat that posed imminent danger to the government. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020
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