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Apr
17
Politics / Government

Foreign relations of the Czech Republic, 2014 Vrbětice ammunition warehouses explosions Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announces that the Czech Republic is expelli

Foreign relations of the Czech Republic, 2014 Vrbětice ammunition warehouses explosions Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announces that the Czech Republic is expelling eighteen Russian embassy diplomats who have been identified as spies in a case related to an ammunition warehouse explosion in 2014. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 17, 2021
Apr
18
Politics / Government

Northern Chad offensive Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advance to the capital, N'Djamena, as incumbent President Idriss Déby takes a l

Northern Chad offensive Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advance to the capital, N'Djamena, as incumbent President Idriss Déby takes a lead in the April 11 election and is expected to extend his mandate. Yesterday, the U.S. and British governments ordered some diplomatic staff to leave Chad amidst the unrest. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2021
Apr
18
Politics / Government

Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advance to the capital, N'Djamena, as incumbent President Idriss Déby takes a lead in the April 11 elec

Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advance to the capital, N'Djamena, as incumbent President Idriss Déby takes a lead in the April 11 election and is expected to extend his mandate. Yesterday, the U.S. and British governments ordered some diplomatic staff to leave Chad amidst the unrest. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2021
Apr
21
Politics / Government

Afghanistan–United States relations U.S.

Afghanistan–United States relations U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that the Biden administration is working with Congress to provide $300 million in aid to Afghanistan in 2021 amid fears of a collapse of the Afghan government following the withdrawal of US troops in September. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 21, 2021
Apr
21
Politics / Government

Belarus–United States relations U.S.

Belarus–United States relations U.S. Ambassador to Belarus Julie D. Fisher visits Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the eve of a meeting between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 21, 2021
Apr
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the country has administered over 200 million doses. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 800,000 confirmed cases and 17,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19. (WEYI-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota, Lineage P.1 South Dakota confirms their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in Pennington County. (Argus Leader)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 21, 2021
Apr
21
Politics / Government

Czech foreign minister Jakub Kulhánek issues Russia with an ultimatum to return all of the Czech diplomats it had expelled from the Czech embassy in Moscow, fol

Czech foreign minister Jakub Kulhánek issues Russia with an ultimatum to return all of the Czech diplomats it had expelled from the Czech embassy in Moscow, following a series of reciprocal moves between the two countries since April 17 to expel each other's diplomats after the Czechs discovered Russian intelligence involvement in the 2014 Vrbětice ammunition warehouses explosions. Kulhánek threatens to expel more diplomats from the Russian embassy in Prague if the ultimatum is not met. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 21, 2021
Apr
21
Politics / Government

Czech Republic–Russia relations Czech foreign minister Jakub Kulhánek issues Russia with an ultimatum to return all of the Czech diplomats it had expelled from

Czech Republic–Russia relations Czech foreign minister Jakub Kulhánek issues Russia with an ultimatum to return all of the Czech diplomats it had expelled from the Czech embassy in Moscow, following a series of reciprocal moves between the two countries since April 17 to expel each other's diplomats after the Czechs discovered Russian intelligence involvement in the 2014 Vrbětice ammunition warehouses explosions. Kulhánek threatens to expel more diplomats from the Russian embassy in Prague if the ultimatum is not met. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 21, 2021
Apr
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta, Lineage B.1.617 Alberta reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.6

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta, Lineage B.1.617 Alberta reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant that fuelled surge in India in a returning inter-provincial traveler. (CBC) Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Canadian government announces that the country will ban all travel from India and Pakistan due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in those countries. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. surpasses 32 million cases of COVID-19. (KNSD)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 22, 2021
Apr
22
Politics / Government

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, DC Admission Act The United States House of Representatives votes 216–208 to pass a bill that would make Washing

Statehood movement in the District of Columbia, DC Admission Act The United States House of Representatives votes 216–208 to pass a bill that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state, with general support from Democrats and opposition from Republicans. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 22, 2021
Apr
22
Politics / Government

Xenophobia and racism related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United States Senate votes 94–1 to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with bipartisan changes.

Xenophobia and racism related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United States Senate votes 94–1 to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with bipartisan changes. The bill, which would expedite anti-Asian hate crime reviews to the U.S. Justice Department, will next head to the United States House of Representatives. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 22, 2021
Apr
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a third state of emergency for Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, including new measures that wou

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a third state of emergency for Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, including new measures that would reduce the operation of public transportation, close establishments that serve alcohol as well as commercial facilities such as theme parks and department stores, and ban spectators at large sporting events. These measures will be in effect from April 25 until May 11. (AP) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 23, 2021
Apr
23
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a third state of emergency for Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, including new measures that would reduce the operation of

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declares a third state of emergency for Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, including new measures that would reduce the operation of public transportation, close establishments that serve alcohol as well as commercial facilities such as theme parks and department stores, and ban spectators at large sporting events. These measures will be in effect from April 25 until May 11. (AP) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 23, 2021
Apr
24
Politics / Government

2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election Democratic state senator Troy Carter wins the runoff election for a special election for Louisiana'

2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election Democratic state senator Troy Carter wins the runoff election for a special election for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district to replace Representative Cedric Richmond, who had left his position to work for President Joe Biden. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Politics / Government

Turkey–United States relations, Armenian Genocide recognition In a statement commemorating Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, U.S.

Turkey–United States relations, Armenian Genocide recognition In a statement commemorating Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, U.S. President Joe Biden formally acknowledges the massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu denounces Biden's statement as "political opportunism" and "based on populism". (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
26
Politics / Government

2020 United States census, 2020 United States redistricting cycle The United States Census Bureau announces the country's total population to be over 331 millio

2020 United States census, 2020 United States redistricting cycle The United States Census Bureau announces the country's total population to be over 331 million people, thereby marking the second-slowest growth rate in its history. It also announces that Texas will gain two congressional seats during the redistricting process, with Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon gaining one seat each; California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will each lose a seat. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 26, 2021
Apr
26
Politics / Government

The United States Census Bureau announces the country's total population to be over 331 million people, thereby marking the second-slowest growth rate in its hi

The United States Census Bureau announces the country's total population to be over 331 million people, thereby marking the second-slowest growth rate in its history. It also announces that Texas will gain two congressional seats during the redistricting process, with Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon gaining one seat each; California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will each lose a seat. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 26, 2021
Apr
27
Politics / Government

Northern Chad offensive At least four people in N'Djamena and one in Moundou are killed during protests requesting the military government to concede to a civil

Northern Chad offensive At least four people in N'Djamena and one in Moundou are killed during protests requesting the military government to concede to a civilian transition. Police use tear gas to disperse protesters. The military council has banned protests. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2021
Apr
27
Politics / Government

The European Parliament votes to lift the immunity of far-right MEP Ioannis Lagos, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2020 for being a leader of Golden

The European Parliament votes to lift the immunity of far-right MEP Ioannis Lagos, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2020 for being a leader of Golden Dawn, a party linked to acts of racist and political violence. Belgian police arrest Lagos ahead of his likely extradition to Greece. (The National Abu Dhabi)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2021
Apr
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Lineage B.1.617 Nouvelle-Aquitaine reports France's first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in a person who travelled from India.

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Lineage B.1.617 Nouvelle-Aquitaine reports France's first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in a person who travelled from India. (MedicalXpress) President Emmanuel Macron unveils a gradual easing of lockdown. He said schools would reopen on May 3, followed by the reopening of museums, cinemas, shops, and cafés on May 19. In the second week of June, cafés and restaurants will be allowed to serve inside and the curfew will be scrapped on June 30 after it pushes back to 9:00 p.m. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 29, 2021
Apr
29
Politics / Government

President Emmanuel Macron unveils a gradual easing of lockdown.

President Emmanuel Macron unveils a gradual easing of lockdown. He said schools would reopen on May 3, followed by the reopening of museums, cinemas, shops, and cafés on May 19. In the second week of June, cafés and restaurants will be allowed to serve inside and the curfew will be scrapped on June 30 after it pushes back to 9:00 p.m. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 29, 2021
Apr
30
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Albania COVID-19 vaccination in Albania Albania approves the use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Albania COVID-19 vaccination in Albania Albania approves the use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany administers a record 1.1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the last 24 hours. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports a record 394 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 40,131. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts the lockdown imposed in Nairobi and surrounding counties, allowing

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts the lockdown imposed in Nairobi and surrounding counties, allowing bars, restaurants, schools, and religious services to reopen and revising the evening curfew to 10:00 p.m. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Italian cruise line Costa Cruises returns to service for the first time in nearly five mo

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Italian cruise line Costa Cruises returns to service for the first time in nearly five months following a ban of cruises by the Italian government due to the pandemic. Several Costa ships had reported cases on board in the previous year. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts the lockdown imposed in Nairobi and surrounding counties, allowing bars, restaurants, schools,

COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta lifts the lockdown imposed in Nairobi and surrounding counties, allowing bars, restaurants, schools, and religious services to reopen and revising the evening curfew to 10:00 p.m. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Italian cruis

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Italian cruise line Costa Cruises returns to service for the first time in nearly five months following a ban of cruises by the Italian government due to the pandemic. Several Costa ships had reported cases on board in the previous year. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

Italian cruise line Costa Cruises returns to service for the first time in nearly five months following a ban of cruises by the Italian government due to the pa

Italian cruise line Costa Cruises returns to service for the first time in nearly five months following a ban of cruises by the Italian government due to the pandemic. Several Costa ships had reported cases on board in the previous year. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
01
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan Afghan peace process The United States formally begins withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan to mark the final phase of the end to its long

War in Afghanistan Afghan peace process The United States formally begins withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan to mark the final phase of the end to its longest war. Additionally, NATO also starts withdrawing their troops. (AP) Taliban insurgents overrun an Afghan National Army base in Ghazni Province, capturing dozens of troops and killing a "number of others". Acting Defense Minister General Yasin Zia confirms the fall of the security installation to the Taliban. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 2021
May
02
Politics / Government

Iranian state media report a deal to release $7 billion of frozen Iranian funds has been reached between Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom for the

Iranian state media report a deal to release $7 billion of frozen Iranian funds has been reached between Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom for the release of prisoners with Western-links, including Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, in which the British government has agreed to pay a £400 million debt for her release. (Sky News) The United States denies the claim that it had agreed to exchange either prisoners or money with Iran. The United Kingdom likewise denies that any definitive decision has been made in the case of Zaghari-Ratcliffe's repatriation. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 2, 2021
May
05
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, Social media use by Donald Trump The Facebook Oversight Board upholds the social media giant's ban

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, Social media use by Donald Trump The Facebook Oversight Board upholds the social media giant's ban on former president Donald Trump. However, it calls for a review of the indefinite ban within six months. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 5, 2021
May
09
Politics / Government

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack U.S.

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack U.S. President Joe Biden declares a state of emergency following Friday's ransomware cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., which transports 2.5 million barrels a day – 45 percent of the U.S. East Coast's supply of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2021
May
10
Politics / Government

2021 Colombian protests President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez orders a mass deployment of troops to the city of Cali and its surrounding area after 12 days o

2021 Colombian protests President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez orders a mass deployment of troops to the city of Cali and its surrounding area after 12 days of protests. (MercoPress) Human Rights Watch reports on the use of "horizontal high-speed multiple projectile launchers" meant to fire multiples of tear gas or stun grenades simultaneously. The Executive Director of the Americas Division, José Miguel Vivanco, publishes a corroborating video reportedly showing a Venom grenade launcher from Combined Systems being used against protesters. (MercoPress) (Twitter)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2021
May
11
Politics / Government

Pope Francis formally institutes the office of catechist as a ministry within the Church.

Pope Francis formally institutes the office of catechist as a ministry within the Church. With an apostolic letter entitled Antiquum Ministerium, released on May 11, the Pope establishes the lay ministry, and announces that the Vatican would soon publish a ritual for the commissioning of catechists. (Catholic World News) (Holy See Press Office)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-develop

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-developed SOBERANA 02 and ABDALA vaccines, both of which have yet to complete its Phase III clinical trials. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 millio

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-developed SOBERANA 02 and ABDALA vaccines, both of which have yet to complete its Phase III clinical trials. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel votes to recommend the use of Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 years. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

Two men are arrested and charged with the theft of U.S.

Two men are arrested and charged with the theft of U.S. government property after allegedly obtaining and selling 1,875 stolen technical orders, including documents detailing the operations, maintenance, and schematics of equipment, from the United States Air Force between 2015 and 2020 in exchange for at least $132,280. The seller worked for Summit Aerospace, while the buyer operated a private company, LTC Products, listed only for aircraft rental services, and they were discovered because of sales to a third company, Newport Aeronautical Sales. (Military.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
May
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taiwanese government raises the alert level for Taipei and New Taipei City to level 3 for the next two weeks, urging citizens to

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taiwanese government raises the alert level for Taipei and New Taipei City to level 3 for the next two weeks, urging citizens to limit gatherings to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors, avoid non-essential travel, and continue wearing masks outside homes. This comes after a record 180 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2021
May
15
Politics / Government

The Taiwanese government raises the alert level for Taipei and New Taipei City to level 3 for the next two weeks, urging citizens to limit gatherings to five pe

The Taiwanese government raises the alert level for Taipei and New Taipei City to level 3 for the next two weeks, urging citizens to limit gatherings to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors, avoid non-essential travel, and continue wearing masks outside homes. This comes after a record 180 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2021
May
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa begins the second phase of its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 for pe

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa begins the second phase of its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 for people aged 60 or older as the government has set a goal to vaccinate five million people by the end of June. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2021
May
18
Politics / Government

International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, stage a protest across the city during a visit by U.S.

International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, stage a protest across the city during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to the Ford River Rouge Complex over the United States' support of Israel's response to attacks from Gaza. (Detroit Free Press) Indonesians gather at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to stand in solidarity with Palestine and demand an end to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 18, 2021
May
19
Politics / Government

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian officials say that fighting between Israel and Palestine will continue wh

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian officials say that fighting between Israel and Palestine will continue while working toward a ceasefire. (Reuters) The United States rejects a United Nations Security Council resolution that calls for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. (The Washington Post) (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2021
May
19
Politics / Government

Presidency of Jair Bolsonaro, Corruption in Brazil The Federal Police of Brazil reveals an investigation against Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, IBAMA pres

Presidency of Jair Bolsonaro, Corruption in Brazil The Federal Police of Brazil reveals an investigation against Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, IBAMA president Eduardo Bim and other high-ranking officials for facilitating illegal logging in the Amazon region. Salles's fiscal and banking secrecies are lifted, and Bim is suspended from his post. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2021
May
19
Politics / Government

The Federal Police of Brazil reveals an investigation against Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, IBAMA president Eduardo Bim and other high-ranking officials

The Federal Police of Brazil reveals an investigation against Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, IBAMA president Eduardo Bim and other high-ranking officials for facilitating illegal logging in the Amazon region. Salles's fiscal and banking secrecies are lifted, and Bim is suspended from his post. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2021
May
20
Politics / Government

In the aftermath of the attack, it is revealed at a Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing that the Department of Homeland Security was not alerted to

In the aftermath of the attack, it is revealed at a Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing that the Department of Homeland Security was not alerted to the ransomware attack and that the Justice Department was not alerted to the ransom type or the amount of money demanded, prompting discussion about the numerous information silos in the government and difficulties of information-sharing between them. (USNI News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2021
May
20
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina President Alberto Fernández announces a nine-day nationwide lockdown to reduce the spread of C

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina President Alberto Fernández announces a nine-day nationwide lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, Lineage B.1.617 Brazil reports its first cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant, which was first discovered in India. The variant had been detected among a group of six crew members of a ship travelling from South Africa to deliver iron ore in São Luís, Maranhão. (Geo News) (Al Arabiya English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2021
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