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Aug
07
Major Trends

Searchers have recovered the United States Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle that sank near San Clemente Island, off the coast of Southern California, las

Searchers have recovered the United States Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle that sank near San Clemente Island, off the coast of Southern California, last Thursday. The remains of eight Marines and one sailor of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, who died in the "ship-to-shore" training exercise have been recovered as well. (ABC 11 News)

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

2019–2020 Lebanese protests, aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosions Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid incr

2019–2020 Lebanese protests, aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosions Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid increasing anger at the government's handling of this week's explosions in Beirut and deteriorating economic situation in the country. More than 728 people were wounded in the clashes, sixty-three of whom were taken to hospitals, while a policeman was killed. (Al Jazeera) Protesters storm the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants building in Achrafieh, Beirut. The building was badly damaged in the August 4 explosion. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
Politics / Government

Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid increasing anger at the government's handling of this week's explosions i

Riot police fire tear gas at protesters trying to make their way into parliament, amid increasing anger at the government's handling of this week's explosions in Beirut and deteriorating economic situation in the country. More than 728 people were wounded in the clashes, sixty-three of whom were taken to hospitals, while a policeman was killed. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
War / Conflict / Security

LGBT rights in Poland The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Dunja Mijatović urges Polish authorities to "immediately release" an LGBT right

LGBT rights in Poland The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Dunja Mijatović urges Polish authorities to "immediately release" an LGBT rights activist detained on Friday. The activist was arrested on charges of hooliganism and vandalism. Yesterday, 48 pro-LGBT protesters were also arrested when they tried to stop police from detaining the activist. (The First News) Thousands of protesters march in front of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, demanding the release of the activist. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports 174 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of reported cases since early May. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Brazil surpasses 100,000. (G1) (The Wall Street Journal) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses five million cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
Sports

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Mid-American Conference announces that its 12 members will not play this f

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Mid-American Conference announces that its 12 members will not play this fall season, including in football. While many other NCAA Division I leagues have already called off fall sports, the MAC becomes the first Division I FBS league to scrap the 2020 football season. (Mid-American Conference) (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
Culture / Society

The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Dunja Mijatović urges Polish authorities to "immediately release" an LGBT rights activist detained on

The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Dunja Mijatović urges Polish authorities to "immediately release" an LGBT rights activist detained on Friday. The activist was arrested on charges of hooliganism and vandalism. Yesterday, 48 pro-LGBT protesters were also arrested when they tried to stop police from detaining the activist. (The First News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
09
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least seven policemen are killed and 15 others injured after a car bomb explodes outside a police station

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least seven policemen are killed and 15 others injured after a car bomb explodes outside a police station in Ghazni, Afghanistan. As yet nobody has claimed responsibility. (TOLONews) Afghan peace process Afghanistan's Loya Jirga approves to release 400 "hard-core" Taliban prisoners after deliberation. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he will sign the order and that doing this, the Afghan government complies with the Taliban demand of freeing prisoners to start intra-Afghan peace talks. (Reuters)

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

Lukashenko, in power since 1994, declares a landslide victory against the opposition, as riot police clash with protesters in the capital Minsk.

Lukashenko, in power since 1994, declares a landslide victory against the opposition, as riot police clash with protesters in the capital Minsk. Protests in reaction to the disputed results have been reported in at least 20 other Belarusian cities. Fifty civilians and thirty-nine police officers were injured, while at least 3,000 protesters are arrested across the country, one-third of them in Minsk. (BBC News) (The Guardian)

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

2020 Belarusian presidential election, 2020 Belarusian protests During the second day of protests across Belarus, police fire rubber bullets to disperse protest

2020 Belarusian presidential election, 2020 Belarusian protests During the second day of protests across Belarus, police fire rubber bullets to disperse protesters in the capital Minsk, wounding a journalist. About 30 people are arrested in the city; some protestors were beaten by police. (BBC News) A protester in Minsk is killed after being shot by police officers. It is the first death during the protests. (Euronews)

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

Afghan peace process A day after the loya jirga approved of the release of "hardcore" Taliban prisoners, President Ashraf Ghani signs the order to release them.

Afghan peace process A day after the loya jirga approved of the release of "hardcore" Taliban prisoners, President Ashraf Ghani signs the order to release them. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says the Taliban "is ready" for talks. U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the agreement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2020
Aug
10
Major Trends

A US Air Force UH-1N is shot at near Manassas, Virginia, injuring one of two pilots while flying ten miles northwest of Manassas on a training mission at an alt

A US Air Force UH-1N is shot at near Manassas, Virginia, injuring one of two pilots while flying ten miles northwest of Manassas on a training mission at an altitude of 1,000 feet. It lands safely at Manassas Regional Airport west of Washington, DC, and the pilot is taken to hospital where they are treated and released. (CNN)

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

Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign power

Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign powers. He is so far the most high-profile figure to be charged under the law. The police also search the offices of his company Next Digital shortly after his arrest. Activist Agnes Chow was also arrested. (The Guardian) (South China Morning Post)

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

Hong Kong national security law Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for alleged

Hong Kong national security law Hong Kong entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and his son are arrested under the national security law for allegedly conspiring with foreign powers. He is so far the most high-profile figure to be charged under the law. The police also search the offices of his company Next Digital shortly after his arrest. Activist Agnes Chow was also arrested. (The Guardian) (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2020
Aug
10
Sports

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Mountain West Conference becomes the second NCAA Division I FBS league to

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Mountain West Conference becomes the second NCAA Division I FBS league to call off its football season, as well as all other fall sports. This follows the lead of the Mid-American Conference, which announced an identical plan two days earlier. (Mountain West Conference) (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2020
Aug
11
Politics / Government

2020 United States presidential election, 2020 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection Former Vice President Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Har

2020 United States presidential election, 2020 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection Former Vice President Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the presumptive 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee. She is the first black woman and first Asian-American vice presidential nominee for a major party. (CNN)

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

2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election Preliminary results see the ruling People’s National Movement winning a plurality of 22 seats in Trinidad and Tobago's

2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election Preliminary results see the ruling People’s National Movement winning a plurality of 22 seats in Trinidad and Tobago's latest election. The United National Congress is assumed to come in second with 19 seats. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his empl

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances. The Ocala City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week requiring people to wear masks inside businesses. Ocala’s mayor, Kent Guinn, vetoed the county rule on Monday. (The Ocala Star-Banner) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Office for National Statistics r

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Office for National Statistics reports the worst quarterly job losses in the United Kingdom since the financial crisis in 2009. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore enters technical recession for the first time in a decade after its economy contracts by 13.2% in the second quarter, which translates to a record 42.9% plunge in its annualised GDP. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices fr

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances. The Ocala City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week requiring people to wear masks inside businesses. Ocala’s mayor, Kent Guinn, vetoed the county rule on Monday. (The Ocala Star-Banner) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Sports

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Two of the "Power Five" conferences of NCAA Division I FBS, the Big Ten and Pa

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Two of the "Power Five" conferences of NCAA Division I FBS, the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences, postpone their fall 2020 sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pac-12 also announces that winter sports whose seasons were scheduled to begin in calendar year 2020, most notably basketball, will not start play until at least January 1, 2021. (NPR) (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances.

Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances. The Ocala City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week requiring people to wear masks inside businesses. Ocala’s mayor, Kent Guinn, vetoed the county rule on Monday. (The Ocala Star-Banner) (The New York Times)

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

2020 Bougainvillean general election Elections for the House of Representatives and the president of Bougainville start taking place.

2020 Bougainvillean general election Elections for the House of Representatives and the president of Bougainville start taking place. The outcome of the election might have a major impact on the region's future as it follows last year's non-binding independence referendum which saw 98% of the voters approving independence from Papua New Guinea. The election is held a week after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the region and is scheduled to run until the first of September. (RNZ)

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

Elections for the House of Representatives and the president of Bougainville start taking place.

Elections for the House of Representatives and the president of Bougainville start taking place. The outcome of the election might have a major impact on the region's future as it follows last year's non-binding independence referendum which saw 98% of the voters approving independence from Papua New Guinea. The election is held a week after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the region and is scheduled to run until the first of September. (RNZ)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports the largest rise of COVID-19 cases since the lockdown was lifted in May, with 2,524 new c

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports the largest rise of COVID-19 cases since the lockdown was lifted in May, with 2,524 new cases being reported in the last 24 hours. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany rises by 1,226, which is the biggest daily rise since May, according to the Robert Koch Institute, as the health minister warns of outbreaks in nearly all parts of the country due to vacation returnees and partygoers. (Swiss Info) (The New York Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany rises by 1,226, which is the biggest daily rise since May, according to the Robert Koch Ins

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany rises by 1,226, which is the biggest daily rise since May, according to the Robert Koch Institute, as the health minister warns of outbreaks in nearly all parts of the country due to vacation returnees and partygoers. (Swiss Info) (The New York Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Peru President Martín Vizcarra bans family gatherings and extends a lockdown to five more regions, follo

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Peru President Martín Vizcarra bans family gatherings and extends a lockdown to five more regions, following a 75% surge in COVID-19 cases among children and adolescents. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Jorge Rodríguez, incumbent Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information announces he tested positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

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

The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany rises by 1,226, which is the biggest daily rise since May, according to the Robert Koch Institute, as the health ministe

The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany rises by 1,226, which is the biggest daily rise since May, according to the Robert Koch Institute, as the health minister warns of outbreaks in nearly all parts of the country due to vacation returnees and partygoers. (Swiss Info) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2020
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more tha

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more than 100 people. Masks will be required at the Laconia Motorcycle Week, which is expected to be held on August 22 and 23. The move comes after few attendees of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota appeared to wear masks. (CBS News) The United States reports more than 1,500 new deaths caused by COVID-19, making today the deadliest day for the country since the end of May. (CNBC)

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

Jordan–Syria relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, COVID-19 pandemic in Syria Jordan announces it will close its only trade land border crossing with Syria fo

Jordan–Syria relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, COVID-19 pandemic in Syria Jordan announces it will close its only trade land border crossing with Syria for a week beginning on Thursday morning after a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases coming from its northern neighbour. (TRT World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2020
Aug
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

Foreign relations of Israel, Arab–Israeli peace projects The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates announce in a joint statement that Israel and th

Foreign relations of Israel, Arab–Israeli peace projects The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates announce in a joint statement that Israel and the UAE will establish normalized diplomatic relations, in exchange for Israeli suspension of plans to annex occupied West Bank territory. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2020
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