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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
Immigration / Law / Policy

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James N. Miller, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, announces his resignation from the Defense Science Board, citing disagreement with the Trump administration's actions against protestors in Washington, D.C. (The Washington Post)

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
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong–United Kingdom relations, 2019–20 Hong Kong protests Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the United Kingdom will change its immigration laws t

Hong Kong–United Kingdom relations, 2019–20 Hong Kong protests Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the United Kingdom will change its immigration laws to offer a pathway to UK citizenship for all Hong Kong citizens who are eligible for BN(O) status, if the government of China imposes new security laws on the territory. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the United Kingdom will change its immigration laws to offer a pathway to UK citizenship for all Hong Kong citizens

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the United Kingdom will change its immigration laws to offer a pathway to UK citizenship for all Hong Kong citizens who are eligible for BN(O) status, if the government of China imposes new security laws on the territory. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 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
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in France orders Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga to be handed over to a United Nations tribunal for trial.

A court in France orders Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga to be handed over to a United Nations tribunal for trial. Kabuga's lawyers said that their client would not receive a fair trial at a UN tribunal and that his health was too fragile to be transferred amidst the pandemic. However, French justice said his transfer is "not incompatible" with the decision. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
03
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in California Vallejo police announce that Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old Hispanic resident of San Francisco, was shot and killed by polic

George Floyd protests in California Vallejo police announce that Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old Hispanic resident of San Francisco, was shot and killed by police the day before at a Walgreens. Police allege that a hammer in his pocket was mistaken for a gun. Monterrosa was on his knees. (The San Francisco Chronicle) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti pledges to cut the budget of the Los Angeles Police Department by up to $150 million in the wake of allegations of police misconduct during protests. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
03
Major Trends

Vallejo police announce that Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old Hispanic resident of San Francisco, was shot and killed by police the day before at a Walgreens.

Vallejo police announce that Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old Hispanic resident of San Francisco, was shot and killed by police the day before at a Walgreens. Police allege that a hammer in his pocket was mistaken for a gun. Monterrosa was on his knees. (The San Francisco Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2020
Jun
04
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in California Los Angeles officials announce an end to the county-wide curfew amid continuing protests.

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in California Los Angeles officials announce an end to the county-wide curfew amid continuing protests. (Los Angeles Times) Buffalo police shoving incident Two Buffalo police officers are suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old protestor to the ground. He has been hospitalized from the resulting head injury. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2020
Jun
04
Major Trends

One of the suspects involved in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the gunman who shot and killed Arbery had shouted a racial slur at the victim

One of the suspects involved in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the gunman who shot and killed Arbery had shouted a racial slur at the victim moments after his death. The allegation opens up the possibility for hate crime charges. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2020
Jun
04
Major Trends

Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery One of the suspects involved in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the gunman who shot and killed Arbery had shouted a

Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery One of the suspects involved in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the gunman who shot and killed Arbery had shouted a racial slur at the victim moments after his death. The allegation opens up the possibility for hate crime charges. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2020
Jun
04
Culture / Society

The mass annual vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests at Victoria Park, Hong Kong, is banned by the city police for the first time, citing conc

The mass annual vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests at Victoria Park, Hong Kong, is banned by the city police for the first time, citing concerns of local COVID-19 transmissions. Local commemorations are held across the city. (Hong Kong Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2020
Jun
05
War / Conflict / Security

List of mass shootings in the United States in 2020 Seven people are killed in an overnight shooting and arson at a residence in Valhermoso Springs, Alabama.

List of mass shootings in the United States in 2020 Seven people are killed in an overnight shooting and arson at a residence in Valhermoso Springs, Alabama. Police believe the incident was a targeted attack, but no suspects are in custody. (ABC News) (WAFF-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2020
Jun
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City reports its first day without COVID-19 deaths since Ma

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City reports its first day without COVID-19 deaths since March 11. (CNBC) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom passes over 40,000. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 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
06
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in the United Kingdom Tens of thousands of people demonstrate against racism in the United Kingdom.

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in the United Kingdom Tens of thousands of people demonstrate against racism in the United Kingdom. A protest on Whitehall in London turns violent and a mounted officer falls from her horse, which then bolts. (Sky News) (BBC News) Buffalo police shoving incident Two Buffalo police officers are charged with assault after they were recorded on video violently shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground and causing him to be hospitalized with a head injury. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2020
Jun
07
Major Trends

2020 boogaloo killings The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a possible link between the May 30 drive-by shooting that killed a Federal Protectiv

2020 boogaloo killings The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a possible link between the May 30 drive-by shooting that killed a Federal Protective Service officer at Oakland, California, to a shootout in the Santa Cruz Mountains yesterday, which left a deputy dead and two other officers injured. The gunman, who was armed with a rifle and improvised explosive devices, was also wounded and taken into custody. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 7, 2020
Jun
07
Major Trends

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a possible link between the May 30 drive-by shooting that killed a Federal Protective Service officer at Oa

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a possible link between the May 30 drive-by shooting that killed a Federal Protective Service officer at Oakland, California, to a shootout in the Santa Cruz Mountains yesterday, which left a deputy dead and two other officers injured. The gunman, who was armed with a rifle and improvised explosive devices, was also wounded and taken into custody. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 7, 2020
Jun
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand has no active cases, as the last remaining patient is reported to have recovered.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand has no active cases, as the last remaining patient is reported to have recovered. (Stuff) New Zealand moves to its lowest alert level effective midnight local time (12 UTC), removing most restrictions but maintaining strict border controls. (Stuff) COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa Most schools in South Africa re-open after Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that efforts to contain the virus allowed 95% of schools to return to classes. South Africa has recorded nearly 50,000 cases and almost 1,000 deaths. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2020
Jun
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand has no active cases, as the last remaining patient is reported to have recovered.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand has no active cases, as the last remaining patient is reported to have recovered. (Stuff) New Zealand moves to its lowest alert level effective midnight local time (12 UTC), removing most restrictions but maintaining strict border controls. (Stuff)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2020
Jun
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations North Korea announces it is severing hotlines with South Korea in retaliation for actions taken by defectors who sent anti-Pyo

North Korea–South Korea relations North Korea announces it is severing hotlines with South Korea in retaliation for actions taken by defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border. In addition, South Korea says the North refused to respond to calls to its liaison office. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 9, 2020
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Polish presidential election, LGBT rights in Poland Ahead of the upcoming presidential election, President Andrzej Duda vows to ban teaching about LGBT iss

2020 Polish presidential election, LGBT rights in Poland Ahead of the upcoming presidential election, President Andrzej Duda vows to ban teaching about LGBT issues in Polish schools in a bid to secure re-election. Duda is a staunch ally of the ruling right-wing populist Law and Justice party. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2020
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

A day after North Korea severed its hotlines with South Korea over defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border, South Korea announces it is taking

A day after North Korea severed its hotlines with South Korea over defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border, South Korea announces it is taking legal action against two organisations that conducted such operations, saying that they "have created tension between the two Koreas and caused danger to the border-area residents' lives and safety". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2020
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations A day after North Korea severed its hotlines with South Korea over defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border, S

North Korea–South Korea relations A day after North Korea severed its hotlines with South Korea over defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border, South Korea announces it is taking legal action against two organisations that conducted such operations, saying that they "have created tension between the two Koreas and caused danger to the border-area residents' lives and safety". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2020
Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States war crimes U.S.

United States war crimes U.S. President Donald Trump authorizes sanctions against the International Criminal Court in retaliation for their investigation into potential war crimes by U.S. officials. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2020
Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

At least 10 Ivorian soldiers are killed and six others wounded at the border with Burkina Faso when an armed group ambushed them; one of the attackers was also

At least 10 Ivorian soldiers are killed and six others wounded at the border with Burkina Faso when an armed group ambushed them; one of the attackers was also killed. It is the first attack in the country since the 2016 Grand-Bassam shootings. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2020
Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Maghreb insurgency At least 10 Ivorian soldiers are killed and six others wounded at the border with Burkina Faso when an armed group ambushed them; one of the

Maghreb insurgency At least 10 Ivorian soldiers are killed and six others wounded at the border with Burkina Faso when an armed group ambushed them; one of the attackers was also killed. It is the first attack in the country since the 2016 Grand-Bassam shootings. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2020
Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Turkey sentences a U.S.

A court in Turkey sentences a U.S. Consulate employee, Metin Topuz, to 8 years and 9 months in prison on charges of aiding the followers of Fethullah Gülen, the U.S.-based preacher who is accused in Turkey of being the mastermind behind a failed coup attempt in 2016 against Erdoğan. The U.S. Embassy in Ankara releases a statement on Twitter saying officials were "deeply disappointed" in the decision. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2020
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