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Sep
18
Economy / Jobs / Business

London's Metropolitan Police reports that around 200 books worth £2.5 million were recovered from a house in Neamț County, Romania.

London's Metropolitan Police reports that around 200 books worth £2.5 million were recovered from a house in Neamț County, Romania. The books, believed to have been stolen by Romanian gangs from a London warehouse in January 2017, include first editions by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English scientist Isaac Newton, and sketches by Spanish painter Francisco Goya. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020
Sep
18
Politics / Government

Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States relations The United States Department of Commerce says it will ban U.S.

Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States relations The United States Department of Commerce says it will ban U.S. citizens from downloading the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat effective September 20, unless a partnership between Oracle Corporation and TikTok owner ByteDance is agreed to and approved by President Donald Trump. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020
Sep
19
Politics / Government

Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States trade war Chinese technology company ByteDance announces a proposed joint deal with American corpo

Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States trade war Chinese technology company ByteDance announces a proposed joint deal with American corporations Oracle and Walmart to continue the operation of its video-sharing social networking service TikTok in the United States under the name Tiktok Global. U.S. President Donald Trump recognizes the proposal, having threatened to ban the service in suspicion of Chinese espionage should ByteDance have failed to reach a deal with an American firm. (AFP via The Hindu) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
Politics / Government

Chinese technology company ByteDance announces a proposed joint deal with American corporations Oracle and Walmart to continue the operation of its video-sharin

Chinese technology company ByteDance announces a proposed joint deal with American corporations Oracle and Walmart to continue the operation of its video-sharing social networking service TikTok in the United States under the name Tiktok Global. U.S. President Donald Trump recognizes the proposal, having threatened to ban the service in suspicion of Chinese espionage should ByteDance have failed to reach a deal with an American firm. (AFP via The Hindu) (NPR)

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

Immigration detention in the United States Police arrest 86 people at a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Times Square.

Immigration detention in the United States Police arrest 86 people at a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Times Square. The rally called for the abolition of ICE in the wake of allegations of a high rate of hysterectomies and alleged medical neglect. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force.

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force. He also warns that the United States "is prepared to use our domestic authorities to impose consequences" for other countries that do not enforce the sanctions. Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia oppose the snapback sanctions. (The New York Times) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

United States sanctions against Iran The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force.

United States sanctions against Iran The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force. He also warns that the United States "is prepared to use our domestic authorities to impose consequences" for other countries that do not enforce the sanctions. Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia oppose the snapback sanctions. (The New York Times) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

Terrorism in the United States The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a packa

Terrorism in the United States The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a package containing ricin poison that was addressed to Donald Trump earlier this week. The FBI and the Secret Service are investigating where the package came from and whether others have been sent through the postal service. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
Major Trends

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a package containing ricin poison that

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a package containing ricin poison that was addressed to Donald Trump earlier this week. The FBI and the Secret Service are investigating where the package came from and whether others have been sent through the postal service. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
21
Politics / Government

United States sanctions against Iran, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis, United States–Venezuela relations U.S.

United States sanctions against Iran, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis, United States–Venezuela relations U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the imposition of an arms embargo on the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics and other entities involved in Iran's nuclear program, including the government of disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for providing weapons to Iran. (AFP via CNA) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
War / Conflict / Security

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for caution", days after the gulf kingdom signed a U.S.-backed deal with Israel. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases. In the week ending today, cases hit 13,471, an increase of 60% on the 8,265 cases reported the week prior. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 200,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020
Sep
22
War / Conflict / Security

Religion in Russia Russian special forces, including Federal Security Service agents, arrest cult leader Vissarion, who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus

Religion in Russia Russian special forces, including Federal Security Service agents, arrest cult leader Vissarion, who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, after storming several remote hamlets occupied by his followers in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Russian authorities say he will be charged with organizing an "illegal religious organisation", as well as subjecting his followers to extortion and emotional abuse. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020
Sep
22
War / Conflict / Security

Russian special forces, including Federal Security Service agents, arrest cult leader Vissarion, who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, after storm

Russian special forces, including Federal Security Service agents, arrest cult leader Vissarion, who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, after storming several remote hamlets occupied by his followers in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Russian authorities say he will be charged with organizing an "illegal religious organisation", as well as subjecting his followers to extortion and emotional abuse. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020
Sep
23
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election, 2020 Belarusian protests President Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a sixth term in office at an una

Aftermath of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election, 2020 Belarusian protests President Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a sixth term in office at an unannounced inauguration at the Independence Palace in Minsk. The opposition and some foreign governments do not recognize the legitimacy of the inauguration, and call for continued civil resistance. (BBC News)

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

Belarus–United States relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The United States formally no longer recogniz

Belarus–United States relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The United States formally no longer recognizes Alexander Lukashenko as President of Belarus, according to a U.S. Department of State statement. A State Department spokesperson calls for a new "free and fair election" in Belarus under independent observation. (Axios)

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

President Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a sixth term in office at an unannounced inauguration at the Independence Palace in Minsk.

President Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a sixth term in office at an unannounced inauguration at the Independence Palace in Minsk. The opposition and some foreign governments do not recognize the legitimacy of the inauguration, and call for continued civil resistance. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Spe

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so.

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

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

Mexico–United States relations, Immigration detention in the United States Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migr

Mexico–United States relations, Immigration detention in the United States Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. A whistleblower the previous week alleged hysterectomies were being performed on immigrants in the United States without their proper consent. Mexico called such operations "unacceptable". (BBC News)

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

A grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, indicts former police officer Brett Hankison on felony charges of wanton endangerment for firing into a neighboring apartm

A grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, indicts former police officer Brett Hankison on felony charges of wanton endangerment for firing into a neighboring apartment, but no officers are charged directly with Breonna Taylor's death. A large police presence is seen in Louisville as protests continue. (USA Today) (CNN)

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

List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official f

List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared from a ship conducting maritime patrol activities along the Northern Limit Line on September 21 and entered North Korean territory by the following afternoon. (AP via NY1)

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

Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. A whistleblower the previous week alleged hysterectomies were being performed on immigrants in the United States without their proper consent. Mexico called such operations "unacceptable". (BBC News)

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

North Korea–South Korea relations List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials

North Korea–South Korea relations List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared from a ship conducting maritime patrol activities along the Northern Limit Line on September 21 and entered North Korean territory by the following afternoon. (AP via NY1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist of the League of Social Democrats Koo Sze-yiu and Joshua Wong of the defunct Demosisto for violating the anti-mask poli

Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist of the League of Social Democrats Koo Sze-yiu and Joshua Wong of the defunct Demosisto for violating the anti-mask policy in place under previous year's protests. Other pro-democracy activists condemn the arrests. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
25
Culture / Society

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Police in Hong Kong ban a rally planned by the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) to protest the arrest of 12 Hong Kong citizens on grou

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Police in Hong Kong ban a rally planned by the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) to protest the arrest of 12 Hong Kong citizens on grounds of COVID-19 prevention and "violent acts". The organization said they would appeal the decision. (Hong Kong Free Press)

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

2020–2021 United States racial unrest, George Floyd protests in Portland Governor of Oregon Kate Brown declares a weekend state of emergency for Portland, sayin

2020–2021 United States racial unrest, George Floyd protests in Portland Governor of Oregon Kate Brown declares a weekend state of emergency for Portland, saying white supremacist groups are travelling from out of state to attend an event the Proud Boys allege to be organized to "end domestic terrorism." Thousands of supporters are expected as police prepare for clashes in a city that has become the center of sometimes deadly political violence in the run-up to the November 3 election. (CBC)

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

Governor of Oregon Kate Brown declares a weekend state of emergency for Portland, saying white supremacist groups are travelling from out of state to attend an

Governor of Oregon Kate Brown declares a weekend state of emergency for Portland, saying white supremacist groups are travelling from out of state to attend an event the Proud Boys allege to be organized to "end domestic terrorism." Thousands of supporters are expected as police prepare for clashes in a city that has become the center of sometimes deadly political violence in the run-up to the November 3 election. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2020
Sep
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–United States trade war, Censorship of TikTok The U.S.

China–United States trade war, Censorship of TikTok The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia temporarily blocks U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order banning TikTok from smartphone app stores hours before it was to go into effect, after lawyers representing the app's company ByteDance argued its ban would constitute a form of censorship. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020
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