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Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Turkey–United States relations, 2016–present purges in Turkey A court in Turkey sentences a U.S.

Turkey–United States relations, 2016–present purges in Turkey 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
Jun
12
Politics / Government

2020 Republican Party presidential primaries, Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S.

2020 Republican Party presidential primaries, Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign U.S. President Donald Trump announces the MAGA Rally that was to be held on June 19, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is rescheduled to June 20. The rally's original date had been widely criticized because the 19th is Juneteenth, the date commemorating the end of American slavery. The location was also criticized due to it being where the 1921 Tulsa race massacre took place, because of the ongoing George Floyd protests. (CNN) (The Hill)

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

Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign.

Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign. The Lebanese pound has lost 70 percent of its value since October, when protests began. The government announced the central bank will begin injecting more United States dollars into the market on Monday. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)

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

Lebanese liquidity crisis Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign.

Lebanese liquidity crisis Hundreds protest over the handling of the country's economic crisis, many calling for Hassan Diab's government to resign. The Lebanese pound has lost 70 percent of its value since October, when protests began. The government announced the central bank will begin injecting more United States dollars into the market on Monday. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)

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

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki says the armed forces destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi border city of Najran.

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki says the armed forces destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi border city of Najran. In a statement, the spokesman said the missile was launched from the Yemeni city of Saada and that some people were slightly injured when it was destroyed. The Houthis did not claim responsibility. (Al Jazeera)

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

Czech Republic–Poland relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland's Ministry of National Defence admits its army briefly invaded and occupied the Czech Republ

Czech Republic–Poland relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland's Ministry of National Defence admits its army briefly invaded and occupied the Czech Republic for several days last month in a "misunderstanding", the Polish soldiers took up positions near a chapel on the Czech side of the border in Moravia as part of coronavirus measures, and prevented Czech visitors from the site. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in California Protesters gather outside the One America News Network headquarters in San Diego, California, US for their misinformation ab

George Floyd protests in California Protesters gather outside the One America News Network headquarters in San Diego, California, US for their misinformation about the Buffalo police shoving incident, including labeling protester Martin Gugino as a “Antifa provocateur”. (Times of San Diego)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in the United Kingdom Protests organized by Black Lives Matter are cancelled in London before the arrival of counter-protesters, including

George Floyd protests in the United Kingdom Protests organized by Black Lives Matter are cancelled in London before the arrival of counter-protesters, including members of the far-right, although some BLM supporters arrived. Far-right protesters and police clashed at a demonstration in Trafalgar Square. (BBC News) (Reuters) (The Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in the United States George Floyd protests in California Protesters gather outside the One America News Network headquarters in San Diego,

George Floyd protests in the United States George Floyd protests in California Protesters gather outside the One America News Network headquarters in San Diego, California, US for their misinformation about the Buffalo police shoving incident, including labeling protester Martin Gugino as a “Antifa provocateur”. (Times of San Diego)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Protestors set fire to a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., in response to Rayshard Brooks' death the evening before.

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Protestors set fire to a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., in response to Rayshard Brooks' death the evening before. Outside the restaurant the previous day, two police officers shot Brooks after he attempted to escape from them after a tussle in which he took one of the officer's taser and discharged it at one of them following a DUI investigation. (The Guardian)

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

Poland's Ministry of National Defence admits its army briefly invaded and occupied the Czech Republic for several days last month in a "misunderstanding", the P

Poland's Ministry of National Defence admits its army briefly invaded and occupied the Czech Republic for several days last month in a "misunderstanding", the Polish soldiers took up positions near a chapel on the Czech side of the border in Moravia as part of coronavirus measures, and prevented Czech visitors from the site. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

Protestors set fire to a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., in response to Rayshard Brooks' death the evening before.

Protestors set fire to a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., in response to Rayshard Brooks' death the evening before. Outside the restaurant the previous day, two police officers shot Brooks after he attempted to escape from them after a tussle in which he took one of the officer's taser and discharged it at one of them following a DUI investigation. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
13
Culture / Society

Protests organized by Black Lives Matter are cancelled in London before the arrival of counter-protesters, including members of the far-right, although some BLM

Protests organized by Black Lives Matter are cancelled in London before the arrival of counter-protesters, including members of the far-right, although some BLM supporters arrived. Far-right protesters and police clashed at a demonstration in Trafalgar Square. (BBC News) (Reuters) (The Times)

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

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki says the armed forces destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi border city o

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki says the armed forces destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi border city of Najran. In a statement, the spokesman said the missile was launched from the Yemeni city of Saada and that some people were slightly injured when it was destroyed. The Houthis did not claim responsibility. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2020
Jun
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports two consecutive days of 2,000-plus new COVID-19 cases as more counties reope

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports two consecutive days of 2,000-plus new COVID-19 cases as more counties reopen their beaches. Miami's mayor says this information does not include data from Memorial Day weekend and the George Floyd protests. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2020
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Nepali Department of Immigration says that it will deport five foreign tourists (three Chinese, an American and an Australian) and ban them from entering Ne

The Nepali Department of Immigration says that it will deport five foreign tourists (three Chinese, an American and an Australian) and ban them from entering Nepal for two years after they joined protests against the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) tests positive for COVID-19, becoming the 8th member of Congress to do so. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, COVID-19 pandemic in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF warn that 51,000 children could die in West Asia and North Africa due to the disruptive impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBTQ rights in the United States The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decision in the case of Bostock v.

LGBTQ rights in the United States The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decision in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, ruling that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
15
Major Trends

Hundreds of French police are brought in as reinforcements to the city of Dijon, as over 150 Chechens from around France have gathered to avenge the alleged ass

Hundreds of French police are brought in as reinforcements to the city of Dijon, as over 150 Chechens from around France have gathered to avenge the alleged assault of a Chechen teenager by local drug dealers. During the violence, several people are reported injured and one person suffered gunshot wounds. (BBC News) (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
16
War / Conflict / Security

2020 boogaloo killings The alleged gunman in a fatal attack on Santa Cruz County deputies is also charged with last month's murder of a Federal Protective Servi

2020 boogaloo killings The alleged gunman in a fatal attack on Santa Cruz County deputies is also charged with last month's murder of a Federal Protective Service officer in Oakland, California. A second man is also charged as an accomplice. Both men had ties to the far-right boogaloo movement. (NBC News)

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

The alleged gunman in a fatal attack on Santa Cruz County deputies is also charged with last month's murder of a Federal Protective Service officer in Oakland,

The alleged gunman in a fatal attack on Santa Cruz County deputies is also charged with last month's murder of a Federal Protective Service officer in Oakland, California. A second man is also charged as an accomplice. Both men had ties to the far-right boogaloo movement. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2020
Jun
16
Major Trends

North Korea blows up the four-storey Inter-Korean Liaison Office in the Kaesong Industrial Region, according to South Korean authorities.

North Korea blows up the four-storey Inter-Korean Liaison Office in the Kaesong Industrial Region, according to South Korean authorities. Kim Yo-jong, the sister of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, had earlier threatened to destroy the "useless" building. A neighbouring apartment complex used by South Korean officials appears to have partially collapsed in the explosion. (Yonhap) (Al Jazeera)

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

Pacific Gas and Electric Company CEO Bill Johnson pleads guilty on behalf of his company to 84 counts of felony involuntary manslaughter in the 2018 Camp Fire,

Pacific Gas and Electric Company CEO Bill Johnson pleads guilty on behalf of his company to 84 counts of felony involuntary manslaughter in the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California's history, as well as one felony count of unlawfully starting a fire. PG&E will pay a maximum fine of US$3.5 million, as well as an additional US$500,000 for the cost of investigations. (Al Jazeera) (The Sacramento Bee)

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

Sino-Indian border dispute 2020 China–India skirmishes At least 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers have been killed in a clash in Lada

Sino-Indian border dispute 2020 China–India skirmishes At least 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers have been killed in a clash in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region, amid rising tensions between the two countries. Local media reported that the Indian soldiers were "beaten to death", and the Indian Army says no shots were fired. (BBC News)

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

The General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army says they are on "high alert" and are looking at plans to mobilize the army into the demilitarized zone

The General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army says they are on "high alert" and are looking at plans to mobilize the army into the demilitarized zone, in response to defector groups in South Korea sending propaganda material across the border. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2020
Jun
17
Major Trends

Former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Rolfe is charged with murder and 10 other crimes in the death of Rayshard Brooks.

Former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Rolfe is charged with murder and 10 other crimes in the death of Rayshard Brooks. Brooks was shot twice in the back after he fled from an attempted DUI arrest and stole another officer's taser. This officer, Devin Brosnan, has been charged with aggravated assault and two other crimes in the case. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2020
Jun
17
Major Trends

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Rolfe is charged with murder and 10 other crimes in the death of Rayshard Brooks.

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Rolfe is charged with murder and 10 other crimes in the death of Rayshard Brooks. Brooks was shot twice in the back after he fled from an attempted DUI arrest and stole another officer's taser. This officer, Devin Brosnan, has been charged with aggravated assault and two other crimes in the case. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2020
Jun
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Department of Homeland Security v.

Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, Immigration to the United States The U.S. Supreme Court rules in a 5–4 decision that the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy was "arbitrary and capricious" under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and reversed the order rescinding it. Chief Justice John Roberts casts the deciding vote, along with the four liberal Justices. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2020
Jun
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Abortion in Tennessee, Heartbeat bill Lawmakers in the U.S.

Abortion in Tennessee, Heartbeat bill Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Tennessee pass the country's toughest anti-abortion laws, banning the procedure from the moment of fetal heartbeat at around six weeks of pregnancy. Governor Bill Lee hails the law while several organizations say they plan to go to the courts over the issue. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2020
Jun
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, becoming the second country in the world, after the United States, to surpass one million cases. (BBC News) (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2020
Jun
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, be

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, becoming the second country in the world, after the United States, to surpass one million cases. (BBC News) (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2020
Jun
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Lawmakers in the U.S.

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Tennessee pass the country's toughest anti-abortion laws, banning the procedure from the moment of fetal heartbeat at around six weeks of pregnancy. Governor Bill Lee hails the law while several organizations say they plan to go to the courts over the issue. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2020
Jun
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Shooting of Matthew Hunt A police officer is killed and another seriously injured in a shooting in Massey, New Zealand.

Shooting of Matthew Hunt A police officer is killed and another seriously injured in a shooting in Massey, New Zealand. This is the first time a law enforcement officer in New Zealand has been killed in the line of duty since 2009. The shooter fled, injuring a civilian in the process, but he has since been arrested. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2020
Jun
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County officials pass a mandate requiring all residents to

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County officials pass a mandate requiring all residents to wear masks in "places of public accommodation". The mandate makes exemptions for children under two years old and people with certain health conditions. (AZCentral)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2020
Jun
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

India–Nepal relations Nepalese authorities stop officials of the Water Resources Department of the Bihar government from carrying out infrastructural maintenanc

India–Nepal relations Nepalese authorities stop officials of the Water Resources Department of the Bihar government from carrying out infrastructural maintenance work in Indian territory along the India–Nepal border, claiming the area as part of its territory. The incident comes four days after the lower house of the Nepalese parliament approved a new map of the country that included Indian territory in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2020
Jun
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Nepalese authorities stop officials of the Water Resources Department of the Bihar government from carrying out infrastructural maintenance work in Indian terri

Nepalese authorities stop officials of the Water Resources Department of the Bihar government from carrying out infrastructural maintenance work in Indian territory along the India–Nepal border, claiming the area as part of its territory. The incident comes four days after the lower house of the Nepalese parliament approved a new map of the country that included Indian territory in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2020
Jun
22
Major Trends

A police officer of the New York City Police Department is suspended without pay after he is captured on camera using a chokehold against a 35-year-old man in Q

A police officer of the New York City Police Department is suspended without pay after he is captured on camera using a chokehold against a 35-year-old man in Queens. The use of chokeholds by police was recently banned, both in New York City and the state of New York. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2020
Jun
22
Major Trends

NASCAR launches an investigation after a noose was found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American driver in the series, at Talladega Super

NASCAR launches an investigation after a noose was found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American driver in the series, at Talladega Superspeedway, in Talladega, Alabama, vowing to "eliminate [those responsible] from the sport". Wallace had recently successfully pushed NASCAR to enforce a five-year-old ban on the Confederate flag being displayed at its race tracks and properties. A plane pulling a banner with a Confederate flag and the phrase "Defund NASCAR" flew over the race track on June 21. (CTV News) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2020
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