Bonanno crime family mobster Vincent Asaro is granted compassionate release and released from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Missouri due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNN)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons Bonanno crime family mobster Vincent Asaro is granted compassionate release and released from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Missouri due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNN)
2020 Malian parliamentary election Malians head to the polls in a second round of voting to elect a new National Assembly. The election has been mired in controversy over fears of the coronavirus spreading at polling stations, threats of Islamist violence, and the kidnapping of opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé. (Voice of America)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries Presumptive nominee Joe Biden wins the mail-in Wyoming caucuses. (CBS News)
2020 Nova Scotia attacks A killing spree occurs in the small coastal town of Portapique, near Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. At least 17 people are dead, including the perpetrator and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, making it the deadliest rampage in Canadian history. (CBC News) (Associated Press)
Iran–United States relations The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy and the U.S.'s on Wednesday, and warns that "any error in calculation on [a foreign vessel's] part will receive a decisive response". (Reuters)
Malians head to the polls in a second round of voting to elect a new National Assembly. The election has been mired in controversy over fears of the coronavirus spreading at polling stations, threats of Islamist violence, and the kidnapping of opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé. (Voice of America)
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis speaks at Santo Spirito in Sassia and warns about being struck by a worse virus of forgetting the poor and of “selfish indifference.” (Crux) (NC Register) (America)
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy and the U.S.'s on Wednesday, and warns that "any error in calculation on [a foreign vessel's] part will receive a decisive response". (Reuters)
A killing spree occurs in the small coastal town of Portapique, near Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. At least 17 people are dead, including the perpetrator and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, making it the deadliest rampage in Canadian history. (CBC News) (Associated Press)
California reports the first prison inmate death from complications related to COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will begin testing residents for COVID-19 antibodies as the state plans to reopen the economy. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in California, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons California reports the first prison inmate death from complications related to COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in California, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons California reports the first prison inmate death from complications related to COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will begin testing residents for COVID-19 antibodies as the state plans to reopen the economy. (Politico)
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will begin testing residents for COVID-19 antibodies as the state plans to reopen the economy. (Politico)
Presumptive nominee Joe Biden wins the mail-in Wyoming caucuses. (CBS News)
Citing jobs and the ongoing pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump announces he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States. (The Hill)
Immigration policy of Donald Trump Citing jobs and the ongoing pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump announces he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States. (The Hill)
In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that convictions for serious crimes requires a unanimous decision by the jury, overturning the conviction of the plaintiff, a Louisiana man, and the 1972 case Apodaca v. Oregon. The ruling paves the way for hundreds of defendants to receive new trials. (Reuters)
Ramos v. Louisiana In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that convictions for serious crimes requires a unanimous decision by the jury, overturning the conviction of the plaintiff, a Louisiana man, and the 1972 case Apodaca v. Oregon. The ruling paves the way for hundreds of defendants to receive new trials. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Miami Police disperses crowds who violated social distancing guidelines during David Guetta's coronavirus relief concert in the city. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announces that major parades scheduled for June, such as NYC Pride March and Puerto Rican Day Parade, are cancelled this year. (NY Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States World oil market chronology from 2003 U.S. oil prices for May contract settle at an all-time low, finishing down over 300% to −$37.63 per barrel. (Market Watch) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation United Airlines reports a $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter of this year, blaming restrictions on the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNBC)
Miami Police disperses crowds who violated social distancing guidelines during David Guetta's coronavirus relief concert in the city. (ABC News)
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announces that major parades scheduled for June, such as NYC Pride March and Puerto Rican Day Parade, are cancelled this year. (NY Daily News)
The Industrial Bank of Korea agrees to pay US$86 million and will enter a two-year deferred prosecution agreement to settle lawsuits with the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of New York over a 2011 scheme to help transfer US$1 billion to Iran. (Reuters)
World oil market chronology from 2003 U.S. oil prices for May contract settle at an all-time low, finishing down over 300% to −$37.63 per barrel. (Market Watch)
China–United States relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri Missouri becomes the first U.S. state to file a lawsuit against the Chinese government over the coronavirus pandemic, claiming the government is responsible for the virus's negative impact on the state's economy and that the nation is "hoarding" masks. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country is "not under the jurisdiction of U.S. courts"; that "abuse of litigation" does not help the "epidemic response at home in the United States and also runs counter to international cooperation". (Reuters)
Missouri becomes the first U.S. state to file a lawsuit against the Chinese government over the coronavirus pandemic, claiming the government is responsible for the virus's negative impact on the state's economy and that the nation is "hoarding" masks. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country is "not under the jurisdiction of U.S. courts"; that "abuse of litigation" does not help the "epidemic response at home in the United States and also runs counter to international cooperation". (Reuters)
Crude Oil prices fell to a 21 year low with seller's paying as much as 30 dollars a barrel to take it off their hands. (Washington Post
Insurgency in Mozambique (2017–present) Mozambique police say 52 male villagers were killed by Islamist militants earlier this month in the Muidumbe District, Cabo Delgado Province, after they refused to join their ranks. (Reuters)
Mozambique police say 52 male villagers were killed by Islamist militants earlier this month in the Muidumbe District, Cabo Delgado Province, after they refused to join their ranks. (Reuters)
Oil Prices Crude Oil prices fell to a 21 year low with seller's paying as much as 30 dollars a barrel to take it off their hands. (Washington Post
Pio Tikoduadua, a member of Fiji's National Federation Party, is arrested after he uploaded a video to Facebook denouncing police brutality. His party demands his immediate release. (RNZ)
Spanish National Police Corps officers arrest former rapper and ISIL militant Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary and two other men, after raiding their apartment overnight in Almería. Abdel Bary is suspected of being a member of the The Beatles cell, who were responsible for beheading Western hostages in Syria. (AP)
A semi-trailer crashes into two police cars along the Eastern Freeway near Kew, Victoria, Australia. Four police officers are killed, making it the deadliest incident for law enforcement in the history of Victoria. (News.com.au)
Tornado outbreak of April 22–23, 2020 Tornadoes touch down in the South Central United States, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. (The New York Times)
Tornadoes touch down in the South Central United States, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. (The New York Times)
2020 NFL season, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports In American football, the National Football League starts its draft for the 2020 season, with the Cincinnati Bengals selecting Joe Burrow with the first overall pick. The draft's public events in Las Vegas were canceled, with teams selecting players from private offices to comply with social distancing guidelines. (NFL)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States; Unemployment in the United States Over the last week, 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. Since mid-March, 26.4 million have filed, which is more than 15 percent of the workforce. (BBC News)
In American football, the National Football League starts its draft for the 2020 season, with the Cincinnati Bengals selecting Joe Burrow with the first overall pick. The draft's public events in Las Vegas were canceled, with teams selecting players from private offices to comply with social distancing guidelines. (NFL)
Over the last week, 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. Since mid-March, 26.4 million have filed, which is more than 15 percent of the workforce. (BBC News)
Brazilian Minister of Justice Sérgio Moro resigns, claiming President Jair Bolsonaro is criminally interfering with the country's law enforcement. (Reuters)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President Donald Trump signs a US$484 billion interim coronavirus relief bill that will add another $310 billion to the small-business Paycheck Protection Program, as well as provide billions in aid to hospitals and for testing. (Axios)
President Donald Trump signs a US$484 billion interim coronavirus relief bill that will add another $310 billion to the small-business Paycheck Protection Program, as well as provide billions in aid to hospitals and for testing. (Axios)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States More than 50,000 people have now died in the United States from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)
More than 50,000 people have now died in the United States from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care confirms the UK's death toll from COVID-19 has exceeded 20,000. It joins the United States, Italy, Spain and France as the fifth nation to reach this total. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care confirms the UK's death toll from COVID-19 has exceeded 20,000. It joins the United States, Italy, Spain and France as the fifth nation to reach this total. (BBC News)
The Department of Health and Social Care confirms the UK's death toll from COVID-19 has exceeded 20,000. It joins the United States, Italy, Spain and France as the fifth nation to reach this total. (BBC News)
A survivor of the terrorist mass shooting that occurred at El Paso, Texas in August 2019 dies after nine months of hospitalization, raising the death toll to 23. (The New York Times)
Aftermath of the 2019 El Paso shooting A survivor of the terrorist mass shooting that occurred at El Paso, Texas in August 2019 dies after nine months of hospitalization, raising the death toll to 23. (The New York Times)
Second Libyan Civil War In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country, seemingly declaring himself the ruler of Libya and dismissing the House of Representatives. An adviser to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord says Haftar has exposed himself as an authoritarian. (Reuters)
In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country, seemingly declaring himself the ruler of Libya and dismissing the House of Representatives. An adviser to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord says Haftar has exposed himself as an authoritarian. (Reuters)
Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi officially endorses former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee in the Democratic Party primaries. (The New York Times)
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi officially endorses former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee in the Democratic Party primaries. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic The number of worldwide cases of COVID-19 surpasses three million. The United States accounts for more than a third of the total cases. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reports no new community transmissions of COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began, effectively eliminating the spread of the virus. (BBC News)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Coronavirus recession Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore Drilling files for bankruptcy due to the oil price collapse, following the reduction in oil demand during the global coronavirus pandemic. (The Wall Street Journal) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation Delta Air Lines announces it is suspending flights to several small-hub airports after losing $534 million in the first quarter of this year due to aviation restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (MLive.com)
Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore Drilling files for bankruptcy due to the oil price collapse, following the reduction in oil demand during the global coronavirus pandemic. (The Wall Street Journal)
The Ankara prosecutor's office launches an investigation into a lawyers' organization which condemned the head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs for implying that homosexuality causes human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The investigation is launched on the basis that the organization may have insulted Turks' religious values. (Reuters)
The number of worldwide cases of COVID-19 surpasses three million. The United States accounts for more than a third of the total cases. (Reuters)
The Pentagon formally releases three videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena" encountered by United States Navy pilots after determining the videos "do not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems". The footage was previously leaked by Luis Elizondo in 2017. (CNN)
USS Nimitz UFO incident, USS Theodore Roosevelt UFO incidents The Pentagon formally releases three videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena" encountered by United States Navy pilots after determining the videos "do not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems". The footage was previously leaked by Luis Elizondo in 2017. (CNN)
American movie theater chain AMC Theatres states it will no longer host movies produced by Universal Studios, in response to The Wall Street Journal reporting that NBCUniversal plans to release its movies simultaneously in cinemas and streaming moving forward. (Reuters)
Czech Republic–Russia relations Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a Russian man made attempts on his life, possibly due to his removal of a statue of World War II-era Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev from the city's square. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš condemns this as foreign interference, while Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismisses allegations of Russian involvement as "another hoax". (Reuters)
Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a Russian man made attempts on his life, possibly due to his removal of a statue of World War II-era Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev from the city's square. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš condemns this as foreign interference, while Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismisses allegations of Russian involvement as "another hoax". (Reuters)
A pug in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, becomes the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19. Three of the humans it lives with have also tested positive for the disease. (WRAL-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina A pug in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, becomes the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19. Three of the humans it lives with have also tested positive for the disease. (WRAL-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina A pug in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, becomes the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19. Three of the humans it lives with have also tested positive for the disease. (WRAL-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina A pug in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, becomes the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19. Three of the humans it lives with have also tested positive for the disease. (WRAL-TV)
India–United States relations The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commission in its annual report recommends placing India on the "countries of particular concern" blacklist over the Citizenship Amendment Act, the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and controversial comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. (Al Jazeera)
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commission in its annual report recommends placing India on the "countries of particular concern" blacklist over the Citizenship Amendment Act, the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and controversial comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. (Al Jazeera)
The United States surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (CNN)
Terrorism in Russia The Federal Security Service carries out an anti-terrorist raid near Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, to thwart planned attacks in the city. Three suspects, reportedly linked to ISIL, are killed in an exchange of gunfire. (Meduza)
The Federal Security Service carries out an anti-terrorist raid near Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, to thwart planned attacks in the city. Three suspects, reportedly linked to ISIL, are killed in an exchange of gunfire. (Meduza)
