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Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and Ne

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
09
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war OPEC+ holds an emergency meeting to try to agree on output cuts due to decrease

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war OPEC+ holds an emergency meeting to try to agree on output cuts due to decreased demand for oil due to the coronavirus pandemic. Russia says it has "no plans to discuss oil markets with the leadership of Saudi Arabia or the U.S. on Thursday". (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States,

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students of Outside Creek Elementary School in California attend classes despite Governor Gavin Newsom's order to close all schools in the state. (Boston)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 8,958. (The Guardian) NHS England announces two more temporary NHS Nightingale Hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in Washington, and Exeter. (NHS England)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in th

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
10
Culture / Society

Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, as the death toll rises to 1,068 and 19,789 total cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 11, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jamm

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-19 in Somalia. The state minister recently travelled back from the United Kingdom. (Middle East Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 220 new confirmed cases and 50 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest dai

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 220 new confirmed cases and 50 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 297 with 4,648 total cases. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Former Chief Rabbi of Israel Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron dies from COVID-19 at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. (U.S. News & World Report)

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

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S.

Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign files a defamation lawsuit against Wisconsin TV station WJFW-TV for airing an advertisement by Priorities USA Action which criticizes Trump's response to COVID-19. (International Business Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 13, 2020
Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft ca

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Over 500 sailors on the ship have tested positive for the virus. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 13, 2020
Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt The United States Navy confirms the first death of a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Over 500 sailors on the ship have tested positive for the virus. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming Wyoming's Governor Mark Gordon reports the state's first death from COVID-19 in Johnson County, meaning all 50 U.S. states have now recorded a fatality from the virus. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 13, 2020
Apr
14
Politics / Government

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S.

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S. President Donald Trump announces the United States is suspending funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) pending an investigation of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its relationship with China. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
14
Health / Disasters

2020 Chernobyl Exclusion Zone wildfires Officials of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine announce the successful extinguishment of all open fires in the Cher

2020 Chernobyl Exclusion Zone wildfires Officials of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine announce the successful extinguishment of all open fires in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. (Deutsche Welle) The ghost city of Pripyat was left unscathed by the fire while several abandoned villages burnt to the ground. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
14
War / Conflict / Security

A 30-year-old man is arrested and charged with making terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to kill his father and his ex-girlfriends, as well as bl

A 30-year-old man is arrested and charged with making terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to kill his father and his ex-girlfriends, as well as blow up the Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park. Explosive devices are discovered in his Upper West Side apartment. (The New York Post) (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States rises by 2,228 in a single day, the

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States rises by 2,228 in a single day, the highest number of COVID-19 linked deaths reported in any country in a single day, as total cases rise to over 600,000. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
15
War / Conflict / Security

Terrorism in the United States A 36-year-old man is arrested for attempting to firebomb a Jewish assisted living facility in Longmeadow, Massachusetts on April

Terrorism in the United States A 36-year-old man is arrested for attempting to firebomb a Jewish assisted living facility in Longmeadow, Massachusetts on April 3. His arrest is part of a larger investigation into a white supremacist group suspected of plotting mass killings online. He is charged with two counts of attempted arson, but is released the next day. (HuffPost) (WWLP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 15, 2020
Apr
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Eswatini reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as total cases rise to 17.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Eswatini reports the country's first death from COVID-19, as total cases rise to 17. (National Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria At least 18 people in Nigeria have been killed by police during the enforcement of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. (De Telegraaf)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India Tablighi Jamaat leader Muhammad Saad Kandhlawi is charged with manslaughter after a gathering the organization held in Delhi on March

COVID-19 pandemic in India Tablighi Jamaat leader Muhammad Saad Kandhlawi is charged with manslaughter after a gathering the organization held in Delhi on March 3 was linked to 1,023 coronavirus cases across 17 Indian states. Police say he ignored two notices to end the religious event at a mosque in Delhi, though he denies any wrongdoing. (BBC News)

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

Tablighi Jamaat leader Muhammad Saad Kandhlawi is charged with manslaughter after a gathering the organization held in Delhi on March 3 was linked to 1,023 coro

Tablighi Jamaat leader Muhammad Saad Kandhlawi is charged with manslaughter after a gathering the organization held in Delhi on March 3 was linked to 1,023 coronavirus cases across 17 Indian states. Police say he ignored two notices to end the religious event at a mosque in Delhi, though he denies any wrongdoing. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 16, 2020
Apr
17
War / Conflict / Security

The United Nations human rights office says that Myanmar has been carrying out daily airstrikes in Rakhine and Chin states and that at least 32 civilians (mostl

The United Nations human rights office says that Myanmar has been carrying out daily airstrikes in Rakhine and Chin states and that at least 32 civilians (mostly women and children) have been killed since March 23. The Arakan Army unilaterally declared a month-long ceasefire to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but the military rejected the ceasefire saying a previous ceasefire had not been respected by the insurgents. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 17, 2020
Apr
18
War / Conflict / Security

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arrested in a mass raid. Sham also says plans for a mass rally on July 1 are underway. (Radio Television Hong Kong) Vice-convener of Sham's organization, Figo Chan, is also arrested Saturday afternoon by Hong Kong police. (Hong Kong Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
Apr
18
War / Conflict / Security

Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arr

Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arrested in a mass raid. Sham also says plans for a mass rally on July 1 are underway. (Radio Television Hong Kong)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
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