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Jun
23
Politics / Government

2020 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary, 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky Voters in Kentucky head to the polls to nominate a Democrat to fac

2020 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary, 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky Voters in Kentucky head to the polls to nominate a Democrat to face Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell. Former Vice President Joe Biden also won the state primary. (CNN) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
23
Culture / Society

2020 NASCAR Cup Series George Floyd protests § Sports industry NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in

2020 NASCAR Cup Series George Floyd protests § Sports industry NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American driver in the series, at Talladega Superspeedway. The investigation concluded the "noose" was in fact the garage door pull, and had not been touched or moved since early last fall. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Fulton County authorities charge a woman with arson in relation to an Atlanta Wendy's restaurant being burnt down the day after police killed Rayshard Brooks th

Fulton County authorities charge a woman with arson in relation to an Atlanta Wendy's restaurant being burnt down the day after police killed Rayshard Brooks there after he fled when they tried to arrest him for DUI. The woman's lawyer said she was Brooks' girlfriend. (The New York Post) (The New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
23
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests § Sports industry NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in the garage area of Bub

George Floyd protests § Sports industry NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American driver in the series, at Talladega Superspeedway. The investigation concluded the "noose" was in fact the garage door pull, and had not been touched or moved since early last fall. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Fulton County authorities charge a woman with arson in relation to an Atlanta Wendy's restaurant being burnt down the day after polic

Killing of Rayshard Brooks Fulton County authorities charge a woman with arson in relation to an Atlanta Wendy's restaurant being burnt down the day after police killed Rayshard Brooks there after he fled when they tried to arrest him for DUI. The woman's lawyer said she was Brooks' girlfriend. (The New York Post) (The New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
23
Major Trends

NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American dr

NASCAR and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conclude their investigation of the noose found in the garage area of Bubba Wallace, the lone African-American driver in the series, at Talladega Superspeedway. The investigation concluded the "noose" was in fact the garage door pull, and had not been touched or moved since early last fall. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2020
Jun
24
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War, Central Libya offensive (2020) The speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, asks Egypt to intervene in Libya

Second Libyan Civil War, Central Libya offensive (2020) The speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, asks Egypt to intervene in Libya if the armed forces of the Government of National Accord attempt to capture the city of Sirte. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Specialist Prosecutor's Office announces that it has submitted for court approval an indictment against President Hashim Thaçi and nine other former Kosovo

The Specialist Prosecutor's Office announces that it has submitted for court approval an indictment against President Hashim Thaçi and nine other former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters alleging that they committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Kosovo War. Following the announcement, President Thaçi cancels his upcoming trip to the United States. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

War crimes in the Kosovo War The Specialist Prosecutor's Office announces that it has submitted for court approval an indictment against President Hashim Thaçi

War crimes in the Kosovo War The Specialist Prosecutor's Office announces that it has submitted for court approval an indictment against President Hashim Thaçi and nine other former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters alleging that they committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Kosovo War. Following the announcement, President Thaçi cancels his upcoming trip to the United States. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ambassadors for EU member states meet today to develop criteria for reopening external borders to travelers on July 1.

Ambassadors for EU member states meet today to develop criteria for reopening external borders to travelers on July 1. European Commission guidance is that non-EU countries whose COVID-19 status, e.g., the number of new infections, the trend in new infections, and testing and tracing, are comparable or better than the EU average will make the safe list. Other factors, such as reciprocity and links to the EU, will also be considered. Travelers from countries such as Brazil, Russia, and the United States may be barred based on these rules. (BBC News) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Politics / Government

George Floyd protests The U.S.

George Floyd protests The U.S. Senate fails to invoke cloture on a 55–45 vote effectively tabling a police misconduct bill introduced by the Republicans, after the Democrats argued that it did not do enough to incentivize change. (Reuters) Leaders of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone announce the zone's disestablishment. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations The North Korean state news agency KCNA reports that the country will suspend military action plans against the South after a

North Korea–South Korea relations The North Korean state news agency KCNA reports that the country will suspend military action plans against the South after a meeting of the Central Military Commission presided by Kim Jong-un. North Korea had protested against defectors sending leaflets to the border, and Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong had threatened a military response. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

The North Korean state news agency KCNA reports that the country will suspend military action plans against the South after a meeting of the Central Military Co

The North Korean state news agency KCNA reports that the country will suspend military action plans against the South after a meeting of the Central Military Commission presided by Kim Jong-un. North Korea had protested against defectors sending leaflets to the border, and Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong had threatened a military response. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2020
Jun
25
Politics / Government

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President H

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President Hashim Thaçi is indicted by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office on war crimes charges. Thaçi also canceled his trip to mediate with Serbia after learning of the indictment the day prior. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2020
Jun
25
Politics / Government

War crimes in the Kosovo War Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, af

War crimes in the Kosovo War Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti cancels his trip to the United States where talks between Kosovo and Serbia were to be held, after his country's President Hashim Thaçi is indicted by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office on war crimes charges. Thaçi also canceled his trip to mediate with Serbia after learning of the indictment the day prior. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2020
Jun
25
Culture / Society

The Leader of the UK's Labour Party, Keir Starmer, sacks his Shadow Secretary of State for Education Rebecca Long-Bailey for sharing an article on social media

The Leader of the UK's Labour Party, Keir Starmer, sacks his Shadow Secretary of State for Education Rebecca Long-Bailey for sharing an article on social media that says American police were trained by Mossad to use the knee-on-neck restraint that killed George Floyd, which Israeli police say is false. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2020
Jun
26
Politics / Government

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, Proposals for a 51st state in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that wo

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, Proposals for a 51st state in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that would make Washington, D.C. a U.S. state, with the exception of important government buildings. This legislation is unlikely to pass in the Republican-held United States Senate and President Donald Trump has expressed opposition to the matter. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2020
Jun
26
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The government and the Taliban agree to start intra-Afghan talks by mid-July after the issue of releasing the "most dan

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The government and the Taliban agree to start intra-Afghan talks by mid-July after the issue of releasing the "most dangerous" Taliban prisoners has been solved, according to a government spokesman. The group did not comment on the announcement. (Al Arabiya) The United States Intelligence Community claims that Russia offered Taliban-affiliated groups bounties to kill American soldiers. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2020
Jun
26
Politics / Government

British-Dutch consumer company Unilever, owner of brands including Lipton and Dove, announces that they will suspend advertising on social media sites such as F

British-Dutch consumer company Unilever, owner of brands including Lipton and Dove, announces that they will suspend advertising on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for the rest of the year, saying that they have not been doing enough to counter "divisiveness and hate speech during this polarized election period in the U.S." (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2020
Jun
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Spain A University of Barcelona-led investigation uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in frozen Barcelona sewage samples drawn

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Spain A University of Barcelona-led investigation uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in frozen Barcelona sewage samples drawn on 12 March 2019, more than half a year before the first publicly confirmed case of COVID-19 in China. (El Mundo) (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. reports 39,972 more COVID-19 cases, the largest number of new cases in a single day. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2020
Jun
27
Politics / Government

Libyan Civil War, Wagner Group Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Unio

Libyan Civil War, Wagner Group Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on individuals and "mercenaries", after its National Oil Corporation stated that Russian mercenaries and other foreign actors had forced their way into the Sharara oilfield. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
27
Politics / Government

Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann.

Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann. The government is formed after a historic coalition deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin takes office as Taoiseach (Prime Minister), with outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), due to return to the post in December 2022 as part of the coalition deal. (RTÉ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
27
Politics / Government

Irish government formation Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann.

Irish government formation Following long negotiations, the new Irish government is voted into office by Dáil Éireann. The government is formed after a historic coalition deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin takes office as Taoiseach (Prime Minister), with outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), due to return to the post in December 2022 as part of the coalition deal. (RTÉ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
27
Politics / Government

Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on indivi

Libya's international-recognized government, the Government of National Accord, calls for the United States and the European Union to impose sanctions on individuals and "mercenaries", after its National Oil Corporation stated that Russian mercenaries and other foreign actors had forced their way into the Sharara oilfield. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
27
Culture / Society

Hong Kong 1 July marches Police in Hong Kong ban the 1 July march for the first time in 17 years.

Hong Kong 1 July marches Police in Hong Kong ban the 1 July march for the first time in 17 years. In a letter of objection addressed to protest organizer and convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) Jimmy Sham, police cite "persisting social unrest" and vandalism. Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung rejects an appeal by the CHRF who have said they will appeal the ban. (Hong Kong Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
27
Culture / Society

Police in Hong Kong ban the 1 July march for the first time in 17 years.

Police in Hong Kong ban the 1 July march for the first time in 17 years. In a letter of objection addressed to protest organizer and convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) Jimmy Sham, police cite "persisting social unrest" and vandalism. Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung rejects an appeal by the CHRF who have said they will appeal the ban. (Hong Kong Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2020
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

List of name changes due to the George Floyd protests Princeton University says it will remove the name of former U.S.

List of name changes due to the George Floyd protests Princeton University says it will remove the name of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school and a residential college, calling him "a racist". Christopher L. Eisgruber says that "Woodrow Wilson's racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college whose scholars, students and alumni must stand firmly against racism in all its forms". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2020
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Princeton University says it will remove the name of former U.S.

Princeton University says it will remove the name of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school and a residential college, calling him "a racist". Christopher L. Eisgruber says that "Woodrow Wilson's racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college whose scholars, students and alumni must stand firmly against racism in all its forms". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2020
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Reactions to the George Floyd protests The Mississippi Legislature votes to remove the Confederate battle flag from its 126-year-old state flag and to form a co

Reactions to the George Floyd protests The Mississippi Legislature votes to remove the Confederate battle flag from its 126-year-old state flag and to form a commission to redesign a new flag. Mississippi is the last U.S. state to display the Confederate battle emblem. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves to sign into law. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2020
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Mississippi Legislature votes to remove the Confederate battle flag from its 126-year-old state flag and to form a commission to redesign a new flag.

The Mississippi Legislature votes to remove the Confederate battle flag from its 126-year-old state flag and to form a commission to redesign a new flag. Mississippi is the last U.S. state to display the Confederate battle emblem. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves to sign into law. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Iran issues an arrest warrant against U.S.

Iran issues an arrest warrant against U.S. President Donald Trump and asks Interpol for help. Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr accuses Trump and 30 others of "murder and terrorism charges" for the killing of Qasem Soleimani in January. Interpol refuses the request. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Fillon affair Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 mill

Fillon affair Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work she did not do as a parliamentary aide. François is sentenced to five years in prison, three of them suspended, and is barred from office for ten years; Penelope will also serve a three year suspended sentence. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work s

Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon and his wife Penelope are found guilty in a fake jobs case, in which Penelope was paid €1.156 million for work she did not do as a parliamentary aide. François is sentenced to five years in prison, three of them suspended, and is barred from office for ten years; Penelope will also serve a three year suspended sentence. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Social media use by Donald Trump Reddit bans approximately 2,000 communities for violating its rules on hate speech, including The_Donald, which was dedicated t

Social media use by Donald Trump Reddit bans approximately 2,000 communities for violating its rules on hate speech, including The_Donald, which was dedicated to U.S. President Donald Trump and his supporters. (The New York Times) Twitch suspends U.S. President Donald Trump's account due to "hateful conduct" from two videos from 2015 and 2016 in which he made comments about Mexicans, which were found to be offensive and in breach of their community guidelines. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Twitch suspends U.S.

Twitch suspends U.S. President Donald Trump's account due to "hateful conduct" from two videos from 2015 and 2016 in which he made comments about Mexicans, which were found to be offensive and in breach of their community guidelines. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Censorship in India, China–India relations The Indian Ministry of Information Technology blocks 59 Chinese apps, including video sharing app TikTok, citing secu

Censorship in India, China–India relations The Indian Ministry of Information Technology blocks 59 Chinese apps, including video sharing app TikTok, citing security and privacy concerns. The bans come as tensions mount between the two countries over the recent border skirmishes. (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2020
Jun
30
War / Conflict / Security

Afghan peace process Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says on Twitter that there was a videoconference on Monday between U.S.

Afghan peace process Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says on Twitter that there was a videoconference on Monday between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Taliban official Mullah Baradar to discuss the peace process. The group reiterated its commitments to not attack American personnel, to engage in intra-Afghan talks and "not let anyone to use its soil to attack other countries". The meeting was confirmed by the U.S. State Department. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2020
Jun
30
War / Conflict / Security

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says on Twitter that there was a videoconference on Monday between U.S.

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says on Twitter that there was a videoconference on Monday between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Taliban official Mullah Baradar to discuss the peace process. The group reiterated its commitments to not attack American personnel, to engage in intra-Afghan talks and "not let anyone to use its soil to attack other countries". The meeting was confirmed by the U.S. State Department. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2020
Jul
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says up to three million Hong Kong residents will be offered citizenship in the United Kingdom, following the passing of a controve

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says up to three million Hong Kong residents will be offered citizenship in the United Kingdom, following the passing of a controversial new national security law by China. Under the British government's plans, Hong Kongers will be able to settle in the UK for five years under political asylum, and after a further year will be able to apply for citizenship. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says there will be "no limits on numbers or quotas", due to the UK's "historic commitment to the people of Hong Kong". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Police in Hong Kong arrest over 300 people on the previously banned 1 July march and after the passing of the new national security l

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Police in Hong Kong arrest over 300 people on the previously banned 1 July march and after the passing of the new national security law. The new law punishes crimes considered as subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. It also allows extradition to the Mainland for trial. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
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