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Sep
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces clash along the border of the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, formerly known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

The Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces clash along the border of the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, formerly known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Several cities in Artsakh, including its capital city of Stepanakert, are under attack. At least 23 people are killed during the battle, of whom 16 are Nagorno-Karabakh servicemen, five Azerbaijani civilians and two Armenian civilians. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020
Sep
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

Tax returns of Donald Trump The New York Times reports that it has obtained more than two decades of tax-return data for Donald Trump and his business enterpris

Tax returns of Donald Trump The New York Times reports that it has obtained more than two decades of tax-return data for Donald Trump and his business enterprises, including The Trump Organization. The documents show that Trump paid no federal income tax in 11 of the last 15 years, and paid just $750 in income taxes in 2016, and $750 in 2017. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020
Sep
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

The New York Times reports that it has obtained more than two decades of tax-return data for Donald Trump and his business enterprises, including The Trump Orga

The New York Times reports that it has obtained more than two decades of tax-return data for Donald Trump and his business enterprises, including The Trump Organization. The documents show that Trump paid no federal income tax in 11 of the last 15 years, and paid just $750 in income taxes in 2016, and $750 in 2017. (BBC News)

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

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis, Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis, Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra. He must abandon the presidency after being accused of disobeying the Central Electoral Bureau. Vice president Pere Aragonès will succeed him ad interim effective September 29. (El Mundo) (Reuters) (BBC News) Demonstrations take place throughout Catalonia, as well as protests in Barcelona. (El Confidencial) (La Vanguardia)

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

The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra.

The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra. He must abandon the presidency after being accused of disobeying the Central Electoral Bureau. Vice president Pere Aragonès will succeed him ad interim effective September 29. (El Mundo) (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020
Sep
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

Kioxia, the Japanese computer memory manufacturer spun off from Toshiba, postpones its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, citing the volatilit

Kioxia, the Japanese computer memory manufacturer spun off from Toshiba, postpones its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, citing the volatility of the semiconductor industry caused by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. Its initial public offering, which would have launched on October 6, was projected to be Japan's largest for this year. (The Japan Times) (NikkeAsia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020
Sep
29
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Department of the Treasury reaches

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Department of the Treasury reaches a deal with seven of the major U.S. airlines to allocate around $25 billion in loans from the $2.2 trillion budget approved under the CARES Act to assist in their financial recovery amid the pandemic. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

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

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks A suicide bomber in a vehicle detonated explosives in Helmand Province at a police checkpoint, killing fiv

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks A suicide bomber in a vehicle detonated explosives in Helmand Province at a police checkpoint, killing five security force members and four civilians passing the area. Four other people are wounded. (TOLO News) Taliban insurgents kill a police officer and wound another two in Farang District, Baghlan Province. (TOLOnews) At least three police officers are killed and another three injured when the Taliban attacks Kohistan District, Badakhshan Province. Four Taliban militants are also killed and five others injured in the attack. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
Sep
30
Politics / Government

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan reject proposals of peace talks citing each other's attempts at obstructing negotiations.

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan reject proposals of peace talks citing each other's attempts at obstructing negotiations. (AP) Sali Berisha, former President of Albania, calls for the international community to engage the conflict with greater seriousness. (Trend AZ) United States presidential nominee Joe Biden calls on the Trump Administration to demand Turkey "stay out of the conflict". (New Europe) The Moscow International Film Festival cancels the screening of Gate to Heaven, a film about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. (Meduza)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
Sep
30
Politics / Government

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan reject proposals of peace talks citing each other's attempts at o

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan reject proposals of peace talks citing each other's attempts at obstructing negotiations. (AP) Sali Berisha, former President of Albania, calls for the international community to engage the conflict with greater seriousness. (Trend AZ) United States presidential nominee Joe Biden calls on the Trump Administration to demand Turkey "stay out of the conflict". (New Europe) The Moscow International Film Festival cancels the screening of Gate to Heaven, a film about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. (Meduza)

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

September 2020 Afghanistan attacks A suicide bomber in a vehicle detonated explosives in Helmand Province at a police checkpoint, killing five security force me

September 2020 Afghanistan attacks A suicide bomber in a vehicle detonated explosives in Helmand Province at a police checkpoint, killing five security force members and four civilians passing the area. Four other people are wounded. (TOLO News) Taliban insurgents kill a police officer and wound another two in Farang District, Baghlan Province. (TOLOnews) At least three police officers are killed and another three injured when the Taliban attacks Kohistan District, Badakhshan Province. Four Taliban militants are also killed and five others injured in the attack. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
Sep
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by Portland Police for assault, unlawful use of weapon and tear

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by Portland Police for assault, unlawful use of weapon and tear gas, menacing and pointing a firearm at another individual during two incidents in August. (The Hill) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
Sep
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests, 2020–2021 United States racial unrest George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by

George Floyd protests, 2020–2021 United States racial unrest George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by Portland Police for assault, unlawful use of weapon and tear gas, menacing and pointing a firearm at another individual during two incidents in August. (The Hill) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
Oct
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during the Labor Day fires in the state tests positive for COVID-19. (Fox13news) (CNN) President Donald Trump confirms that top aide Hope Hicks has tested positive for coronavirus and says he and First Lady Melania Trump will begin their "quarantine process" while waiting for their own test results. (CNN)

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

The Supreme Court of Ireland rules that the bread used by American restaurant franchise Subway cannot be classified as bread, due to its high sugar content.

The Supreme Court of Ireland rules that the bread used by American restaurant franchise Subway cannot be classified as bread, due to its high sugar content. The franchise henceforth will be required to pay a 13.5% value-added tax for their bread instead of being exempted as before. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
01
Major Trends

2017 Las Vegas shooting Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an ea

2017 Las Vegas shooting Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has included, in the official death toll, two women who died from gunshot wound complications over the past year, thereby increasing it from 58 to 60. (AP) (The Las-Vegas Review Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
01
Major Trends

2020 Beirut explosion The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain an

2020 Beirut explosion The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain and owner of the MV Rhosus, a ship that carried thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013. (Reuters via U.S. News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
01
Major Trends

Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has i

Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has included, in the official death toll, two women who died from gunshot wound complications over the past year, thereby increasing it from 58 to 60. (AP) (The Las-Vegas Review Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Belarus–European Union relations, European Union–Turkey relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The Europea

Belarus–European Union relations, European Union–Turkey relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The European Council agrees on sanctions against Belarus. Opposition by Cyprus is lifted by also agreeing on a warning to Turkey. (Reuters) (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Cambodia–United States relations The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, w

Cambodia–United States relations The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese military and economic pressure on the country. The Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Cambodian government appears to have razed the building last month. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. White House COVID-19 outbreak President Donald Trump announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine. (BBC News) On the advice of his physician and "out of an abundance of caution", Trump is flown to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (BBC News) Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tests positive for COVID-19, hours after President Trump revealed that he tested positive. (Detroit Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese m

The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese military and economic pressure on the country. The Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Cambodian government appears to have razed the building last month. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

White House COVID-19 outbreak President Donald Trump announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine.

White House COVID-19 outbreak President Donald Trump announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine. (BBC News) On the advice of his physician and "out of an abundance of caution", Trump is flown to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (BBC News) Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tests positive for COVID-19, hours after President Trump revealed that he tested positive. (Detroit Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
War / Conflict / Security

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert, wounding ten civilians and partially destroying several buildings, i

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert, wounding ten civilians and partially destroying several buildings, including the Artsakh Rescue Service headquarters, according to Armenian officials. (Arab News) (Sputnik)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Economy / Jobs / Business

A consortium between Mohsin and Zuber Issa, owners of the British-based retailer Euro Garages, and the private equity firm TDR Capital acquire a majority stake

A consortium between Mohsin and Zuber Issa, owners of the British-based retailer Euro Garages, and the private equity firm TDR Capital acquire a majority stake in the supermarket chain Asda worth £6.8 billion (US$8.7 billion) from American retailer Walmart. Walmart will maintain a minority shareholding. (AFP via Mint)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
03
Politics / Government

War in Darfur The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict.

War in Darfur The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict. The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, which had refused to engage in previous talks, joined this time. The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Donald Booth, hails the deal as a "historic achievement". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 3, 2020
Oct
03
Politics / Government

The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict.

The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict. The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, which had refused to engage in previous talks, joined this time. The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Donald Booth, hails the deal as a "historic achievement". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 3, 2020
Oct
03
Politics / Government

White House COVID-19 outbreak U.S.

White House COVID-19 outbreak U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin tests positive for COVID-19, joining U.S. Senators Thom Tillis from North Carolina and Mike Lee from Utah as high-profile politicians infected with COVID-19 who attended recent events with President Donald Trump. (CNN) Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also tests positive for COVID-19 and checks himself into the Morristown Medical Center. (Reuters) (Bloomberg.com)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, a major step in what could be one of the first vaccination programs in the Americas. In late July, São Paulo was one of the first sites of Phase III clinical trials for Sinovac. Doria plans to begin inoculating the population of São Paulo by mid-December, which is one of the world’s most ambitious schedules. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, a major step in

COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, a major step in what could be one of the first vaccination programs in the Americas. In late July, São Paulo was one of the first sites of Phase III clinical trials for Sinovac. Doria plans to begin inoculating the population of São Paulo by mid-December, which is one of the world’s most ambitious schedules. (Reuters)

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

São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, a major step in what could be one of the first

São Paulo State governor João Doria asks health regulator Anvisa for approval to use COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, a major step in what could be one of the first vaccination programs in the Americas. In late July, São Paulo was one of the first sites of Phase III clinical trials for Sinovac. Doria plans to begin inoculating the population of São Paulo by mid-December, which is one of the world’s most ambitious schedules. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 3, 2020
Oct
04
Politics / Government

Amid the celebration of Sukkot, a 26-year-old Jewish student suffers a traumatic brain injury after being attacked with a shovel by a 29-year-old German Kazakh

Amid the celebration of Sukkot, a 26-year-old Jewish student suffers a traumatic brain injury after being attacked with a shovel by a 29-year-old German Kazakh man as he entered a synagogue in Hamburg. Police later discover a piece of paper with a swastika on it in one of the attacker's trouser pockets. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas denounces the attack as "repugnant antisemitism". (AFP via The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
04
Politics / Government

Terrorism in Germany, Antisemitism in 21st century Germany An attack by an Islamic extremist kills one tourist and injures the other.

Terrorism in Germany, Antisemitism in 21st century Germany An attack by an Islamic extremist kills one tourist and injures the other. The suspect was later arrested. (Reuters) Amid the celebration of Sukkot, a 26-year-old Jewish student suffers a traumatic brain injury after being attacked with a shovel by a 29-year-old German Kazakh man as he entered a synagogue in Hamburg. Police later discover a piece of paper with a swastika on it in one of the attacker's trouser pockets. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas denounces the attack as "repugnant antisemitism". (AFP via The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
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