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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021

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Trump administration data seizure John Demers resigns as U.S.

Trump administration data seizure John Demers resigns as U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division amid an investigation over allegations that the U.S. Department of Justice spied on Congressional Democrats during the Trump presidency. (NBC News) U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says that he will strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice and vows to investigate any officials who engaged in data seizure. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021

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36 people are injured in a car bomb attack on a U.S.

36 people are injured in a car bomb attack on a U.S. military base in Colombia. The Colombian government suspects possible self-attribution for the attack to the National Liberation Army. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021

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Colombian conflict 36 people are injured in a car bomb attack on a U.S.

Colombian conflict 36 people are injured in a car bomb attack on a U.S. military base in Colombia. The Colombian government suspects possible self-attribution for the attack to the National Liberation Army. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021

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2021 Russia–United States summit, Russia–United States relations U.S.

2021 Russia–United States summit, Russia–United States relations U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a summit meeting in Geneva. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produce

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Royal Caribbean International announces that it is delaying the inaugural sailing of their brand-new Odyssey of the Seas cruise liner from Fort Lauderdale to July 31 after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna.

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna.

The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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The United States House of Representatives votes 415–14 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

The United States House of Representatives votes 415–14 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. This comes after the United States Senate voted unanimously to pass the same bill yesterday. The legislation will now head to U.S. President Joe Biden for his signature. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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A person is killed when a gunman opens fire on the offices of pro-Kurdish opposition party People's Democratic Party (HDP) in İzmir, İzmir Province, Turkey.

A person is killed when a gunman opens fire on the offices of pro-Kurdish opposition party People's Democratic Party (HDP) in İzmir, İzmir Province, Turkey. The gunman also attempted to set fire to the office building. HDP MP from İzmir Serpil Kemalbay blames the current government for the attack, saying that officials were inciting violence against the party and its supporters. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution o

Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution tha

The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election i

COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in one day. At the same time, the authorities restrict activities in religious sites to meetings only twice a week and for only one hour per day. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the

Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in one day. At the same time, the authorities restrict activities in religious sites to meetings only twice a week and for only one hour per day. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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2021 Iranian presidential election Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani.

2021 Iranian presidential election Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani. Hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi is projected to be the winner. Reformists and dissidents are calling for a boycott after most of their candidates were initially rejected by the Guardian Council and one other, former Vice President Mohsen Mehralizadeh, dropped out, saying that there is no serious competition against the hardliners. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani.

Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani. Hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi is projected to be the winner. Reformists and dissidents are calling for a boycott after most of their candidates were initially rejected by the Guardian Council and one other, former Vice President Mohsen Mehralizadeh, dropped out, saying that there is no serious competition against the hardliners. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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The Montenegrin Parliament votes 43–27 to dismiss Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the death toll of the Srebrenica massacre in March.

The Montenegrin Parliament votes 43–27 to dismiss Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the death toll of the Srebrenica massacre in March. Legislators then voted 55–19 to pass a resolution condemning the Bosnian genocide, banning Bosnian genocide denial, and establishing a commemorative holiday honoring the victims of the Srebrenica massacre. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 years and older amidst concerns about the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 years and older amidst concerns about the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 years and older amidst concerns about the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 years and older amidst concerns

COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 years and older amidst concerns about the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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2021 Iranian presidential election Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president.

2021 Iranian presidential election Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president. An official from the Interior Ministry claims that Raisi won 17.8 million votes out of the 28 million votes cast. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president.

Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president. An official from the Interior Ministry claims that Raisi won 17.8 million votes out of the 28 million votes cast. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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Diplomats meet in Vienna to negotiate and restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an agreement signed in 2015.

Diplomats meet in Vienna to negotiate and restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an agreement signed in 2015. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns against rejoining the deal and calls for allies to "wake up" to the threat of Iran. (U.S. News & World Report) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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The United Nations votes 184-2 on a resolution ending the embargo on Cuba, with the United States and Israel being the lone no votes.

The United Nations votes 184-2 on a resolution ending the embargo on Cuba, with the United States and Israel being the lone no votes. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021

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Canadian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces that American militia group Three Percenters, British Neo-Nazi group Aryan Strikeforce, the Congolese divis

Canadian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces that American militia group Three Percenters, British Neo-Nazi group Aryan Strikeforce, the Congolese division of ISIL, and American neo-Nazi James Mason have been added to Canada's list of terror groups. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2021

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The United States Agency for International Development announces it estimates as many as 900,000 in the Tigray Region are facing a man-made famine, corroboratin

The United States Agency for International Development announces it estimates as many as 900,000 in the Tigray Region are facing a man-made famine, corroborating months-long reports from citizens and international observers that the Ethiopian Army have been obstructing and looting farmers. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to claim there is "no hunger" in Tigray. (Associated Press on MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2021

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Tigray War Tigray Defense Forces capture the regional capital Mekelle after forcing Ethiopian troops to retreat.

Tigray War Tigray Defense Forces capture the regional capital Mekelle after forcing Ethiopian troops to retreat. (The New York Times) The Ethiopian government declares an immediate unilateral ceasefire in Tigray following the withdrawal of troops from Mekelle. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021

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Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack January 6 commission, January 6th Committee The U.S.

Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack January 6 commission, January 6th Committee The U.S. House of Representatives votes 222–190 to establish a committee to investigate the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, with Liz Cheney (WY-1) and Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) being the only two Republicans to vote for the committee. (NBC News) An Alabama man becomes the third member of the Oath Keepers to plead guilty for his role in the Capitol riot. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021

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On the 32nd anniversary of the 1989 Sudanese coup d'état, Sudanese authorities arrest at least 200 members of deposed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's Nation

On the 32nd anniversary of the 1989 Sudanese coup d'état, Sudanese authorities arrest at least 200 members of deposed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's National Congress Party in the early morning for allegedly promoting instability. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021

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January 6 commission, January 6th Committee The U.S.

January 6 commission, January 6th Committee The U.S. House of Representatives votes 222–190 to establish a committee to investigate the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, with Liz Cheney (WY-1) and Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) being the only two Republicans to vote for the committee. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021

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2021 Madagascar food crisis UN agencies report that due to the food insecurity that has affected around one million people in Madagascar, the population has bee

2021 Madagascar food crisis UN agencies report that due to the food insecurity that has affected around one million people in Madagascar, the population has been surviving by eating ashes mixed with tamarind and shoe leather, as the United States and South Korea pledge economic aid to Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina. (Metro UK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021

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The United States adds Turkey to its list of governments that are implicated in the use of child soldiers, saying that the country has provided "tangible suppor

The United States adds Turkey to its list of governments that are implicated in the use of child soldiers, saying that the country has provided "tangible support" to the Neo-Ottoman Sultan Murad Division, in Syria and Libya, which uses child soldiers. It is the first time that a NATO member state has been included in the Trafficking in Persons Report. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021

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Turkey–United States relations The United States adds Turkey to its list of governments that are implicated in the use of child soldiers, saying that the countr

Turkey–United States relations The United States adds Turkey to its list of governments that are implicated in the use of child soldiers, saying that the country has provided "tangible support" to the Neo-Ottoman Sultan Murad Division, in Syria and Libya, which uses child soldiers. It is the first time that a NATO member state has been included in the Trafficking in Persons Report. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021

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UN agencies report that due to the food insecurity that has affected around one million people in Madagascar, the population has been surviving by eating ashes

UN agencies report that due to the food insecurity that has affected around one million people in Madagascar, the population has been surviving by eating ashes mixed with tamarind and shoe leather, as the United States and South Korea pledge economic aid to Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina. (Metro UK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan receives 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, facilitated through the COVAX initiati

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan receives 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, facilitated through the COVAX initiative, UNICEF and the Government of Pakistan. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2021

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Pakistan receives 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, facilitated through the COVAX initiative, UNICEF and the Government

Pakistan receives 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, facilitated through the COVAX initiative, UNICEF and the Government of Pakistan. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 vaccination in India Police arrested 14 people for administering fake vaccine shots of salt water instead of the Oxford-Ast

COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 vaccination in India Police arrested 14 people for administering fake vaccine shots of salt water instead of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at nearly a dozen private vaccination sites in Mumbai. The organizers, including medical professionals, charged between $10 and $17 per dose. More than 2,600 people paid to receive the vaccine. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 4, 2021

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Police arrested 14 people for administering fake vaccine shots of salt water instead of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at nearly a dozen private vaccination sit

Police arrested 14 people for administering fake vaccine shots of salt water instead of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine at nearly a dozen private vaccination sites in Mumbai. The organizers, including medical professionals, charged between $10 and $17 per dose. More than 2,600 people paid to receive the vaccine. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 4, 2021

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Nuclear program of Iran The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany condemn Iran for planning to enrich uranium to 20 percent, which goes ag

Nuclear program of Iran The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany condemn Iran for planning to enrich uranium to 20 percent, which goes against the 2015 nuclear deal that the United States withdrew from in 2018, following the release of the information in a statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency. (The Algemeiner)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 6, 2021

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Inuk leader Mary Simon has been appointed to be the 30th Governor General of Canada, the first Indigenous person to

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Inuk leader Mary Simon has been appointed to be the 30th Governor General of Canada, the first Indigenous person to assume this role. Simon will succeed Chief Justice Richard Wagner, who has been acting as Administrator since the resignation of former Governor General Julie Payette in January. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 6, 2021

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The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany condemn Iran for planning to enrich uranium to 20 percent, which goes against the 2015 nuclear d

The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany condemn Iran for planning to enrich uranium to 20 percent, which goes against the 2015 nuclear deal that the United States withdrew from in 2018, following the release of the information in a statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency. (The Algemeiner)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 6, 2021

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2021 Israeli presidential election Isaac Herzog is sworn in as the President of Israel in a ceremony at the Knesset, where he takes the oath of office using the

2021 Israeli presidential election Isaac Herzog is sworn in as the President of Israel in a ceremony at the Knesset, where he takes the oath of office using the same 107-year-old Bible that his father Chaim Herzog used when he assumed the presidency in 1983. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2021

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Isaac Herzog is sworn in as the President of Israel in a ceremony at the Knesset, where he takes the oath of office using the same 107-year-old Bible that his f

Isaac Herzog is sworn in as the President of Israel in a ceremony at the Knesset, where he takes the oath of office using the same 107-year-old Bible that his father Chaim Herzog used when he assumed the presidency in 1983. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2021

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2019 Bolivian political crisis Bolivia accuses Argentina of providing weaponry to the military and police of Bolivia during the 2019 Senkata and Sacaba Massacre

2019 Bolivian political crisis Bolivia accuses Argentina of providing weaponry to the military and police of Bolivia during the 2019 Senkata and Sacaba Massacres. The Bolivian government also accuses former president of Argentina Mauricio Macri of wanting the assassination of Evo Morales during his ousting. Argentina was among the first countries to recognize the interim presidency of Jeanine Áñez in 2019. (A24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021

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Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Three of the assassins of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was killed yesterday, are shot dead during a shootout with police

Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Three of the assassins of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was killed yesterday, are shot dead during a shootout with police in Port-au-Prince. Seventeen others are arrested, while six more are on the run. The attackers are identified as 26 Colombian mercenaries and two American-Haitians. The masterminds of the assassination and motive behind the assassination are unknown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021

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Bolivia accuses Argentina of providing weaponry to the military and police of Bolivia during the 2019 Senkata and Sacaba Massacres.

Bolivia accuses Argentina of providing weaponry to the military and police of Bolivia during the 2019 Senkata and Sacaba Massacres. The Bolivian government also accuses former president of Argentina Mauricio Macri of wanting the assassination of Evo Morales during his ousting. Argentina was among the first countries to recognize the interim presidency of Jeanine Áñez in 2019. (A24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021

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Three of the assassins of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was killed yesterday, are shot dead during a shootout with police in Port-au-Prince.

Three of the assassins of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was killed yesterday, are shot dead during a shootout with police in Port-au-Prince. Seventeen others are arrested, while six more are on the run. The attackers are identified as 26 Colombian mercenaries and two American-Haitians. The masterminds of the assassination and motive behind the assassination are unknown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021

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Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan U.S.

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will end its military mission in Afghanistan by August 31. Also, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says that the Biden administration will evacuate Afghan interpreters from the country. (CNBC) (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021

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Assassination of Jovenel Moïse The Government of Colombia reports that 13 of the 26 Colombian mercenaries who killed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were retire

Assassination of Jovenel Moïse The Government of Colombia reports that 13 of the 26 Colombian mercenaries who killed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were retired members of the National Army of Colombia. Two were killed during the gunfight with the police while the eleven others were arrested. (The New York Times) The Government of Haiti requests security and investigative assistance from the United States. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021

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The Government of Colombia reports that 13 of the 26 Colombian mercenaries who killed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were retired members of the National Army

The Government of Colombia reports that 13 of the 26 Colombian mercenaries who killed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were retired members of the National Army of Colombia. Two were killed during the gunfight with the police while the eleven others were arrested. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021

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The Government of Haiti requests security and investigative assistance from the United States.

The Government of Haiti requests security and investigative assistance from the United States. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021

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Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Former Haitian First Lady Martine Moïse, who was seriously injured during the assassination of her husband, Jovenel Moïse, releas

Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Former Haitian First Lady Martine Moïse, who was seriously injured during the assassination of her husband, Jovenel Moïse, releases her first public audio statement since the attack. (BBC News) Joseph Lambert, the President of the Senate, is nominated as provisional President of Haiti by a group of senators, potentially succeeding Jovenel Moïse. (DW)