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Apr
30
Politics / Government

Syrian businessman and Syriatel owner Rami Makhlouf makes an "unprecedented" public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, on Facebook, saying a "cadr

Syrian businessman and Syriatel owner Rami Makhlouf makes an "unprecedented" public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, on Facebook, saying a "cadre of officials" are seeking to seize his assets. Makhlouf, who was a part of President al-Assad's inner circle, says he will pay the President himself but not the state. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2020
May
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission issues a cease and desist order to the broadcasting operations of ABS-CBN, the country's largest media n

The Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission issues a cease and desist order to the broadcasting operations of ABS-CBN, the country's largest media network, as Congress fails to renew its franchise granted in 1995. The network signed off at 7:52 PM, Philippine Standard Time. The last time the network was shut down was upon the declaration of martial law by the Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos. (Al Jazeera) (ABS-CBN News) (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 5, 2020
May
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Macuto Bay raid, United States–Venezuela relations Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says that the two captured American mercenaries accused of organizing an

Macuto Bay raid, United States–Venezuela relations Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says that the two captured American mercenaries accused of organizing an armed incursion into Venezuela will be tried in the country by its civil courts. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. government will "use every tool that we have available to try to get them back." (France24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2020
May
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says that the two captured American mercenaries accused of organizing an armed incursion into Venezuela will be tried in the

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says that the two captured American mercenaries accused of organizing an armed incursion into Venezuela will be tried in the country by its civil courts. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. government will "use every tool that we have available to try to get them back." (France24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2020
May
06
Major Trends

Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery A cellphone video of the shooting of an African-American man jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, surfaces.

Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery A cellphone video of the shooting of an African-American man jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, surfaces. The two men who killed him claim that they believed he was a burglar and then got into a fight with him when he was fatally shot. The case is subsequently taken to a grand jury. (CNN) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2020
May
08
Major Trends

Macuto Bay raid, United States–Venezuela relations Venezuelan Chief Prosecutor Tarek William Saab formally requests the extradition of U.S.

Macuto Bay raid, United States–Venezuela relations Venezuelan Chief Prosecutor Tarek William Saab formally requests the extradition of U.S. citizen Jordan Goudreau and two dissident Venezuelans, JJ Rendón and Sergio Vergara, over their involvement in the armed incursion earlier this week, known as "Operation Gideon". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2020
May
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the loc

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of

COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2020
May
09
Culture / Society

Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored th

Four civilians are killed in Ghor, Afghanistan, when police open fire on protesters who grew angry at the local distribution of food, which they said favored those with political connections. Two policemen also are killed. Police say they responded when protesters tried to enter the governor's house. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2020
May
09
Sports

Live sports returned as UFC 249 occurred.

Live sports returned as UFC 249 occurred. In the Co-main event Henry Cejudo defeated Dominick Cruz to retain his Bantamweight Championship and retired after the win. In the main event Justin Gaethje defeated Tony Ferguson to win the Interim UFC lightweight title. This set up a fight with undisputed UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2020
May
10
Politics / Government

Iran–United States relations Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the

Iran–United States relations Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not yet responded. The swap could include Iranian university professor Sirous Asgari who is in U.S. custody and Michael R. White, a U.S. Navy veteran in Iranian custody. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2020
May
10
Politics / Government

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not yet responded. The swap could include Iranian university professor Sirous Asgari who is in U.S. custody and Michael R. White, a U.S. Navy veteran in Iranian custody. (Al Jazeera)

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

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern provinc

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 80,000. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post)

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

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the maternity ward of a hospital. Security forces kill the attackers. In Kuz Kunar, a suicide bomber kills at least 32 people at a funeral. (BBC News) In response, President Ashraf Ghani orders that the armed forces switch to the "offensive" and to "start operations against the enemy". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
12
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict An Israel Defense Forces soldier dies after being struck on the head by a thrown stone in the West Bank town of Ya'bad.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict An Israel Defense Forces soldier dies after being struck on the head by a thrown stone in the West Bank town of Ya'bad. The military is seeking a suspect. In a separate incident, Israeli police in Kalandia shoot and wound a Palestinian man attempting to stab officers. (Reuters)

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

2020 California's 25th congressional district special election Democrat Christy Smith concedes defeat to Republican Mike Garcia in yesterday's special election

2020 California's 25th congressional district special election 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
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
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, the most since tracking began in 1983. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the stay-at-home order will be lifted on May 15, except for Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Groups of over ten will remain forbidden. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
14
Major Trends

The United States Navy's Naval Safety Center discloses "hazard reports" of Navy pilot encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, including an incident in Ma

The United States Navy's Naval Safety Center discloses "hazard reports" of Navy pilot encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, including an incident in March 2014, in which a fighter jet pilot encountered an "unknown aircraft", which was "approximately the size of a suitcase, and silver in colour." (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Major Trends

UFO sightings in the United States The United States Navy's Naval Safety Center discloses "hazard reports" of Navy pilot encounters with unidentified aerial phe

UFO sightings in the United States The United States Navy's Naval Safety Center discloses "hazard reports" of Navy pilot encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, including an incident in March 2014, in which a fighter jet pilot encountered an "unknown aircraft", which was "approximately the size of a suitcase, and silver in colour." (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 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
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