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Oct
04
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema Cineworld announces it is temporarily shutting down al

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema Cineworld announces it is temporarily shutting down all its cinemas in the United Kingdom and United States, putting more than 5,500 jobs at risk, after reporting £1.3bn in losses since the COVID-19 lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Five people who went missing during heavy floods in France two days ago are found dead in river banks in the Italian region of Liguria, while a man is found dea

Five people who went missing during heavy floods in France two days ago are found dead in river banks in the Italian region of Liguria, while a man is found dead at the border between the two countries. Italy is also affected by floods. A man has died in his car during the floods in the French region of Saint-Martin-Vésubie. (Il Fatto Quotidiano) (L'Union)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Nigerian Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu bans the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other tactical units from engaging in stop-and-search operations at

Nigerian Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu bans the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other tactical units from engaging in stop-and-search operations at traffic stops and from setting up roadblocks, as well as mandating that all police officers wear uniforms while on-duty, in response to mounting allegations of agents unlawfully arresting and torturing suspects. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
05
Politics / Government

2020 Kyrgyzstani protests Violent protests occur in Kyrgyzstan in response to the results of yesterday's parliamentary election.

2020 Kyrgyzstani protests Violent protests occur in Kyrgyzstan in response to the results of yesterday's parliamentary election. Kyrgyz police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters. (BBC News) Anti-government protesters seize the presidential White House and Supreme Council buildings in the capital Bishkek. (The Straits Times) Former President Almazbek Atambayev is freed from prison by demonstrators. (Sputnik)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Court of Appeals for England and Wales overturns a ruling earlier this year by the High Court of Justice that stated the government of Venezuelan President

The Court of Appeals for England and Wales overturns a ruling earlier this year by the High Court of Justice that stated the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro did not have the right to access the Central Bank of Venezuela's gold, worth more than US$1.8 billion, currently stored by the Bank of England due to the UK government's recognition of oppositional leader Juan Guaidó as the actual president. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

United Kingdom–Venezuela relations, Venezuelan presidential crisis The Court of Appeals for England and Wales overturns a ruling earlier this year by the High C

United Kingdom–Venezuela relations, Venezuelan presidential crisis The Court of Appeals for England and Wales overturns a ruling earlier this year by the High Court of Justice that stated the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro did not have the right to access the Central Bank of Venezuela's gold, worth more than US$1.8 billion, currently stored by the Bank of England due to the UK government's recognition of oppositional leader Juan Guaidó as the actual president. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
05
Politics / Government

White House COVID-19 outbreak White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announces that she, along with two of her deputies Chad Gilmartin and Karoline Leavit

White House COVID-19 outbreak White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announces that she, along with two of her deputies Chad Gilmartin and Karoline Leavitt, have tested positive for COVID-19 and will undergo quarantine. (CNBC) US President Donald Trump returns to the White House to continue his treatment there after a three-night stay in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
05
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, includin

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, including parts of the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. This comes after COVID-19 test positivity rates rose above 3% in those areas for seven days in a row. Cuomo declined to close non-essential businesses and religious institutions. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
05
Economy / Jobs / Business

New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, including parts of the New York City boroughs

New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, including parts of the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. This comes after COVID-19 test positivity rates rose above 3% in those areas for seven days in a row. Cuomo declined to close non-essential businesses and religious institutions. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
06
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronaviru

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier. This restrictions will take effect no later than Friday. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
06
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remo

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
06
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to t

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
06
Economy / Jobs / Business

New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, governor Andrew C

New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier. This restrictions will take effect no later than Friday. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

The European Court of Justice rules that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's higher education reforms violate the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, saying t

The European Court of Justice rules that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's higher education reforms violate the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, saying they placed undue burdens on foreign universities operating in the country. Philanthropist George Soros, whose Central European University was targeted by Orbán's laws, laments that "the decision [came] too late" and that the university will not return after being forced out because "[Hungary's] prevailing laws don’t meet the requirements of academic freedom". (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
07
Politics / Government

Indonesia omnibus bill protests Indonesian police detains nearly 400 protesters, some armed with molotov cocktails and sharp weapons.

Indonesia omnibus bill protests Indonesian police detains nearly 400 protesters, some armed with molotov cocktails and sharp weapons. Demonstrations take place in at least 12 places, with police detaining 183 people outside local parliament in Palembang, and holding more than 200 protesters in the capital Jakarta. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020
Oct
08
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to da

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, putting pressure on the government to impose new restrictions in the country. (U.S. News and World Report)

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

The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, pu

The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, putting pressure on the government to impose new restrictions in the country. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020
Oct
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city wil

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to combat COVID-19 hotspots. (Patch.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey records 1,301 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day count since May. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Wayne County, Michigan issues a mask mandate for outdoor spaces and businesses. (The Detroit News)

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

2020 United States presidential debates The Commission on Presidential Debates formally cancels the second presidential debate of the 2020 election, scheduled f

2020 United States presidential debates The Commission on Presidential Debates formally cancels the second presidential debate of the 2020 election, scheduled for October 15 between Donald Trump and Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden. It is the first time in U.S. history that a presidential debate has been cancelled. An alternative "virtual debate" was proposed due to health concerns after Trump tested positive for COVID-19, but was turned down by Trump. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
Politics / Government

The Commission on Presidential Debates formally cancels the second presidential debate of the 2020 election, scheduled for October 15 between Donald Trump and D

The Commission on Presidential Debates formally cancels the second presidential debate of the 2020 election, scheduled for October 15 between Donald Trump and Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden. It is the first time in U.S. history that a presidential debate has been cancelled. An alternative "virtual debate" was proposed due to health concerns after Trump tested positive for COVID-19, but was turned down by Trump. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kund

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kunduz Province. Five soldiers and two police are also injured in the attack. In Helmand Province, the Taliban kills at least three security forces and injures another three. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
War / Conflict / Security

October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kunduz Province.

October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kunduz Province. Five soldiers and two police are also injured in the attack. In Helmand Province, the Taliban kills at least three security forces and injures another three. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
War / Conflict / Security

Taliban insurgency October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kunduz Province.

Taliban insurgency October 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills four Afghan soldiers and four police officers in Aliabad District, Kunduz Province. Five soldiers and two police are also injured in the attack. In Helmand Province, the Taliban kills at least three security forces and injures another three. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in the virus hot spots.

A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in the virus hot spots. The district judge Kiyo Matsumoto issues the ruling after an emergency hearing in a lawsuit brought by rabbis and synagogues arguing that the restrictions were unconstitutional. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in New York A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in th

COVID-19 pandemic in New York A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in the virus hot spots. The district judge Kiyo Matsumoto issues the ruling after an emergency hearing in a lawsuit brought by rabbis and synagogues arguing that the restrictions were unconstitutional. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein The number of new cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increases by 1,487 in a single day

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein The number of new cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increases by 1,487 in a single day, a record since the beginning of the outbreak, according to data from Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion COVID-19 pandemic in New York A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion COVID-19 pandemic in New York A federal judge refuses to block New York governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in the virus hot spots. The district judge Kiyo Matsumoto issues the ruling after an emergency hearing in a lawsuit brought by rabbis and synagogues arguing that the restrictions were unconstitutional. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Authorities in Jakarta were cleaning up burned-out cars, government offices and bus shelters that were set ablaze by protesters enraged over an omnibus law they

Authorities in Jakarta were cleaning up burned-out cars, government offices and bus shelters that were set ablaze by protesters enraged over an omnibus law they critics say will cripple labour rights and harm the environment. The authorities estimate the damage from the protest is Rp. 55 billion (US$3.7 million). (The Washington Post)

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

Omnibus Law on Job Creation, Indonesia omnibus law protests Authorities in Jakarta were cleaning up burned-out cars, government offices and bus shelters that we

Omnibus Law on Job Creation, Indonesia omnibus law protests Authorities in Jakarta were cleaning up burned-out cars, government offices and bus shelters that were set ablaze by protesters enraged over an omnibus law they critics say will cripple labour rights and harm the environment. The authorities estimate the damage from the protest is Rp. 55 billion (US$3.7 million). (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
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