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Feb
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kashmir conflict India and Pakistan have engaged in a military confrontation across the de facto border in Kashmir; Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged fire n

Kashmir conflict India and Pakistan have engaged in a military confrontation across the de facto border in Kashmir; Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged fire near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. One Pakistani soldier died in the exchange of fire. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020
Feb
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane fails to appear in court for the murder of his former wife, and his son says he has traveled to South Africa to see a doct

Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane fails to appear in court for the murder of his former wife, and his son says he has traveled to South Africa to see a doctor. Police warn that if he does not return, they will issue an arrest warrant. (Reuters) (Independent Online)

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

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to start at midnight local time (19:30 UTC). If the partial truce is successful, a US–Taliban agreement on withdrawing American troops would be signed on February 29. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020
Feb
21
Major Trends

A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to start at midnight local time (19:30 UTC).

A seven-day "reduction of violence" between United States troops, Afghan troops, and the Taliban is due to start at midnight local time (19:30 UTC). If the partial truce is successful, a US–Taliban agreement on withdrawing American troops would be signed on February 29. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2020
Feb
23
Politics / Government

2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections Protests begin in New York and Massachusetts in the United States, Paris in France, Toronto in Canada, Madrid, Navar

2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections Protests begin in New York and Massachusetts in the United States, Paris in France, Toronto in Canada, Madrid, Navarre, and Barcelona in Spain, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and London in England. (Dominican Today) Protestors demand the Central Electoral Board resign. (Dominican Today)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Pakistan closes its border from Taftan with Iran due to increasing cases of coronavirus in Iran.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Pakistan closes its border from Taftan with Iran due to increasing cases of coronavirus in Iran. (Geo News) Turkey closes its border with Iran and halted incoming flights due to more cases of coronavirus in Iran. (Reuters) Afghanistan suspends travel between it and Iran and reported three suspected virus cases in Herat. (TRT World)

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

2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections, Timeline of 2020 Dominican Republic Municipal Election Protests The Organization of American States begins an audit

2020 Dominican Republic municipal elections, Timeline of 2020 Dominican Republic Municipal Election Protests The Organization of American States begins an audit of the suspended elections. (Dominican Today) Protests in Santo Domingo continue for the fifth day. (Dominican Today)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Armenia has closed its border from Meghri with Iran and suspended all flights from Armenia to Iran for the next two weeks due to incre

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Armenia has closed its border from Meghri with Iran and suspended all flights from Armenia to Iran for the next two weeks due to increasing cases of coronavirus in Iran. (Prime Minister of Armenia's Facebook page) The General Authority of Oman's Civil Aviation announced the suspension of all flights between the sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2020
Feb
26
Politics / Government

The re-election campaign of U.S.

The re-election campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump files a libel suit against The New York Times over a 2019 editorial piece that accused the Trump campaign of striking a deal with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020
Feb
26
Technology / Science

Astronomers at the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona, United States, say an object known as 2020 CD3 has been captured by Earth's gravitational field and has been

Astronomers at the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona, United States, say an object known as 2020 CD3 has been captured by Earth's gravitational field and has been in orbit since 2017, becoming a temporary natural satellite of Earth. The Minor Planet Center confirms the findings and says "no link to a known artificial object has been found", implying the object is an asteroid. (New Scientist)

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

Lynching in the United States The U.S.

Lynching in the United States The U.S. House of Representatives votes 410–4 to pass the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which designates lynching a federal crime. This is the first time that anti-lynching legislation has ever passed Congress. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020
Feb
26
Major Trends

Milwaukee brewery shooting Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United

Milwaukee brewery shooting Six people, including the shooter, are killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The perpetrator, who committed suicide, was an employee who was fired earlier in the day. (USA Today) (WGN-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 26, 2020
Feb
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Syrian civil war, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020), European migrant crisis Nearly 300 migrants including Syrians arrived in Edirne provi

Syrian civil war, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020), European migrant crisis Nearly 300 migrants including Syrians arrived in Edirne province, Turkey, on the border with Greece in a bid to go to Europe. Another group of migrants arrived on the coast of Ayvacik in Çanakkale, western Turkey, and wanted to go to the Greek island of Lesbos by boats. Turkish officials announced that the security forces will not intervene to prevent the crossing of any migrants, including those from Syria and other countries like Afghanistan and Iran. (France 24) (Daily Sabah)

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

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Italy 464 more coronavirus cases are confirmed in Italy, bringing the number to 888.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Italy 464 more coronavirus cases are confirmed in Italy, bringing the number to 888. Four more virus-related deaths are confirmed, bringing the death toll in the country to 21. (Il Sole 24 Ore) Belarus, Monaco, Iceland, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Lithuania, Mexico and Nigeria confirm their first cases of coronavirus. (BNO News) Cyprus closes four of its checkpoints along the border with Northern Cyprus for the first time since 2003 due to coronavirus concerns. The checkpoints are expected to be reopened within a week. (Reuters)

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

Nearly 300 migrants including Syrians arrived in Edirne province, Turkey, on the border with Greece in a bid to go to Europe.

Nearly 300 migrants including Syrians arrived in Edirne province, Turkey, on the border with Greece in a bid to go to Europe. Another group of migrants arrived on the coast of Ayvacik in Çanakkale, western Turkey, and wanted to go to the Greek island of Lesbos by boats. Turkish officials announced that the security forces will not intervene to prevent the crossing of any migrants, including those from Syria and other countries like Afghanistan and Iran. (France 24) (Daily Sabah)

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

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary.

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary. (NPR) Businessman Tom Steyer suspends his presidential campaign, after coming in a distant third. (NBC News) (The New York Times)

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

American and Afghan Taliban leaders will meet at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in Doha, Qatar, ahead of a signing ceremony to bring an end t

American and Afghan Taliban leaders will meet at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in Doha, Qatar, ahead of a signing ceremony to bring an end to the 18-year war in Afghanistan, which is now the longest war in U.S. history. Taliban deputy leader Sirajuddin Haqqani says "everyone is tired of war, it has exhausted everyone", while the longest-serving NATO Commander in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, describes the situation as a "stalemate". (Al Jazeera)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The first death from coronavirus in the United States is confirmed after a man dies in a hospital in the Seattle area.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The first death from coronavirus in the United States is confirmed after a man dies in a hospital in the Seattle area. (The New York Times) (AP News) The U.S. announces new travel restrictions to Iran and increased warnings against traveling to South Korea and Italy. (NBC News)

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

Turkish President Recep Erdoğan says 18,000 refugees have crossed into Europe as of this morning and that 25,000–30,000 more may cross today.

Turkish President Recep Erdoğan says 18,000 refugees have crossed into Europe as of this morning and that 25,000–30,000 more may cross today. Erdoğan reiterates that Turkey cannot handle another refugee wave from Syria and that it will keep its borders open. (TRT Haber)

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

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process American and Afghan Taliban leaders will meet at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in Doha,

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process American and Afghan Taliban leaders will meet at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in Doha, Qatar, ahead of a signing ceremony to bring an end to the 18-year war in Afghanistan, which is now the longest war in U.S. history. Taliban deputy leader Sirajuddin Haqqani says "everyone is tired of war, it has exhausted everyone", while the longest-serving NATO Commander in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, describes the situation as a "stalemate". (Al Jazeera) The U.S. and the Taliban sign a deal. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 29, 2020
Mar
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

European migrant crisis, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–present) Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu says 76,358 migrants have left Turkey fro

European migrant crisis, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–present) Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu says 76,358 migrants have left Turkey from Edirne Province as of this morning towards Europe. (Akşam) Greece deploys its military on the border with Turkey to prevent thousands of migrants from entering the European Union, and suspends all asylum applications for a month while also vowing to deport any migrants who enter Greek territory illegally. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 1, 2020
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