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Mar
03
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Myanmar protests Thirty-eight protesters are shot dead and 30 more are wounded by the military and police as protests against the February 1 coup continue

2021 Myanmar protests Thirty-eight protesters are shot dead and 30 more are wounded by the military and police as protests against the February 1 coup continue across the country. A meeting of ASEAN nations called for restraint of the security forces but failed to unanimously call for the release of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (BBC News)

Mar
03
Health / Disasters

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by an identified militia group to breach the United States Capitol building on the following day, March 4, which has recently been the subject of QAnon conspiracy theories. In response to the intelligence, the United States House of Representatives announces that it has ended its work for the week. (AP)

Mar
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, variants of SARS-CoV-2 New Jersey reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, variants of SARS-CoV-2 New Jersey reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant in Hudson County and 34 cases of a New York variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the northeastern part of the state. (NJ.com)

Mar
03
Major Trends

The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by an identified militia group to breach the United States Cap

The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by an identified militia group to breach the United States Capitol building on the following day, March 4, which has recently been the subject of QAnon conspiracy theories. In response to the intelligence, the United States House of Representatives announces that it has ended its work for the week. (AP)

Mar
03
War / Conflict / Security

Thirty-eight protesters are shot dead and 30 more are wounded by the military and police as protests against the February 1 coup continue across the country.

Thirty-eight protesters are shot dead and 30 more are wounded by the military and police as protests against the February 1 coup continue across the country. A meeting of ASEAN nations called for restraint of the security forces but failed to unanimously call for the release of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (BBC News)

Mar
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Nine great apes in San Diego Zoo becomes the first non-human primates to receive an exper

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Nine great apes in San Diego Zoo becomes the first non-human primates to receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. (The Los Angeles Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Maine, 501.V2 variant Maine reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa. (WCSH-TV)

Mar
04
Politics / Government

The North Dakota House of Representatives votes to expel State Representative Luke Simons (R) following allegations that he threatened and sexually harassed wom

The North Dakota House of Representatives votes to expel State Representative Luke Simons (R) following allegations that he threatened and sexually harassed women going back to 2017, when he first took office. This is the first time that either chamber of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly has passed such a vote. (AP)

Mar
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Troubles, Brexit and the Irish border The Loyalist Communities Council and other loyalist groups in Northern Ireland inform Prime Minister Boris Johnson tha

The Troubles, Brexit and the Irish border The Loyalist Communities Council and other loyalist groups in Northern Ireland inform Prime Minister Boris Johnson that they are withdrawing support for the Good Friday Agreement in opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. (DW)

Mar
05
Politics / Government

The United States Senate, in a 58–42 vote, rejects an amendment introduced by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders that would raise the minimum wage to $15 after he m

The United States Senate, in a 58–42 vote, rejects an amendment introduced by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders that would raise the minimum wage to $15 after he made efforts to include it in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package. (The Independent)

Mar
05
Health / Disasters

A former U.S.

A former U.S. State Department official during the Trump administration is arrested and charged for assault and other crimes in relation to the storming of the United States Capitol, thereby making him the first known Trump administration official to be tried in relation to the events of January 6. (CNN)

Mar
05
Pop Culture / Entertainment

Australia–China relations Australia's Special Broadcasting Service suspends China Global Television Network and China Central Television from broadcasting in th

Australia–China relations Australia's Special Broadcasting Service suspends China Global Television Network and China Central Television from broadcasting in the country following a human rights complaint from pan-Asian human rights organization Safeguard Defenders. (The Straits Times)

Mar
05
Pop Culture / Entertainment

Australia's Special Broadcasting Service suspends China Global Television Network and China Central Television from broadcasting in the country following a huma

Australia's Special Broadcasting Service suspends China Global Television Network and China Central Television from broadcasting in the country following a human rights complaint from pan-Asian human rights organization Safeguard Defenders. (The Straits Times)

Mar
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, Lineage P.1 Illinois reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in B

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, Lineage P.1 Illinois reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a person from Chicago. (WMAQ-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee, 501.V2 variant Tennessee reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (WSMV-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, 501.V2 variant Wisconsin reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (WEAU-TV)

Mar
05
Health / Disasters

Criminal charges brought in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A former U.S.

Criminal charges brought in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A former U.S. State Department official during the Trump administration is arrested and charged for assault and other crimes in relation to the storming of the United States Capitol, thereby making him the first known Trump administration official to be tried in relation to the events of January 6. (CNN)

Mar
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Cologne administrative court temporarily bars the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) from placing the far-right party Alternative f

The Cologne administrative court temporarily bars the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) from placing the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) under surveillance, ruling that BfV's announcement two days ago that it was surveying the party violated an agreement to keep the surveillance classified. The court said that the BfV will have to wait until a lawsuit brought by the AfD on the matter is settled before it can proceed. (DW)

Mar
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi Malawi receives its first shipment of 360,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi Malawi receives its first shipment of 360,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (VOA) COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (BBC News)

Mar
06
Politics / Government

The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package after 24 hours of debate and vote-a-rama sessions on the bill.

The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package after 24 hours of debate and vote-a-rama sessions on the bill. The amended legislation will head back to the United States House of Representatives for a final vote. (CBS News)

Mar
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

Operation Car Wash Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Edson Fachin rules that all convictions of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva must be nullifi

Operation Car Wash Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Edson Fachin rules that all convictions of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva must be nullified. This ruling restores Lula's political rights and thus clears the way for his presidential candidacy in 2022. (France 24)

Mar
08
Culture / Society

Aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Myanmar's State Administration Council revokes the licence of five media companies, namely Myanmar Now, Khit Thit Medi

Aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Myanmar's State Administration Council revokes the licence of five media companies, namely Myanmar Now, Khit Thit Media, Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), Mizzima, and 7Day, amidst the crackdown on press outlets covering anti-coup protests. (VOA)

Mar
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii, 501.V2 variant Hawaii reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in Sout

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii, 501.V2 variant Hawaii reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa in a person from Oahu with no known travel history. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, 501.V2 variant Michigan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa in a child from Jackson County. (WOOD-TV) The U.S. surpasses 29 million cases of COVID-19. (KIRO-TV)

Mar
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States–Venezuela relations, Immigration policy of the Joe Biden administration The Biden administration grants temporary protected status to Venezuelans

United States–Venezuela relations, Immigration policy of the Joe Biden administration The Biden administration grants temporary protected status to Venezuelans living in the United States. The decision will allow thousands of Venezuelan migrants to stay and work legally in the U.S., and it will remain in effect for 18 months. (BBC News)

Mar
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announces that Alaska will drop its eligibility requirements for the C

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announces that Alaska will drop its eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine and allow all residents over the age of 16 to receive it, thereby becoming the first state to do so. The state has also led other states in the percentage of its population to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (AP)

Mar
10
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives votes 220–211 to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives votes 220–211 to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which extends weekly jobless benefit payments of $300 until September, sends $1,400 checks to individuals, and funds other coronavirus relief programs for states and businesses. The stimulus bill will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. (The Wall Street Journal) (BBC News)

Mar
10
Politics / Government

The United States House of Representatives votes 220–211 to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which extends weekly jobless benefit paymen

The United States House of Representatives votes 220–211 to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which extends weekly jobless benefit payments of $300 until September, sends $1,400 checks to individuals, and funds other coronavirus relief programs for states and businesses. The stimulus bill will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. (The Wall Street Journal) (BBC News)

Mar
10
Politics / Government

Colombian conflict The armed forces kill twelve people in an operation in the Guaviare Department against a group run by a former FARC leader.

Colombian conflict The armed forces kill twelve people in an operation in the Guaviare Department against a group run by a former FARC leader. Defense Minister Diego Molano Aponte says that there were child soldiers present at the camp but declines to say if they were killed or state their ages. (The New York Times)

Mar
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (MLive) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, 501.V2 variant New Jersey reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (NJ) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19, and 400 related deaths. (Global News)

Mar
10
Politics / Government

The armed forces kill twelve people in an operation in the Guaviare Department against a group run by a former FARC leader.

The armed forces kill twelve people in an operation in the Guaviare Department against a group run by a former FARC leader. Defense Minister Diego Molano Aponte says that there were child soldiers present at the camp but declines to say if they were killed or state their ages. (The New York Times)

Mar
11
Politics / Government

Constitution of Kyrgyzstan The Kyrgyzstan Parliament approves a new referendum on a draft constitution that would expand the powers of President Sadyr Japarov a

Constitution of Kyrgyzstan The Kyrgyzstan Parliament approves a new referendum on a draft constitution that would expand the powers of President Sadyr Japarov and allow him to run for office again after his term ends. The referendum will be held on April 11. (Business Recorder)

Mar
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis Catalan politician Meritxell Serret surrenders to the Supreme Court after three years in self-imposed exile in Belgium fol

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis Catalan politician Meritxell Serret surrenders to the Supreme Court after three years in self-imposed exile in Belgium following the declaration of independence in 2017 and her imputation of a crime of disobedience. (The Washington Post)

Mar
11
Politics / Government

China's National People's Congress passes the "decision on improving the electoral system of Hong Kong", which will rewrite the election rules in Hong Kong to e

China's National People's Congress passes the "decision on improving the electoral system of Hong Kong", which will rewrite the election rules in Hong Kong to ensure a system of "patriots governing Hong Kong". This is seen by many Western countries as further eroding the freedoms of the Hong Kong people. (NPR)

Mar
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, New York COVID-19 nursing home scandal The New York State Assembly's judiciary committee is authorized to initiate a

Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, New York COVID-19 nursing home scandal The New York State Assembly's judiciary committee is authorized to initiate an impeachment investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Earlier that day, more than 50 state lawmakers had called for Cuomo's resignation in the wake of the allegations and his handling of deaths at nursing homes due to COVID-19. (CNN)

Mar
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary s

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reopen March 15, as a part of the country's gradual easing of its two-month lockdown. (U.S. News & World Report)

Mar
11
War / Conflict / Security

Israel–Iran proxy conflict U.S.

Israel–Iran proxy conflict U.S. and Arab officials disclose a clandestine Israeli naval operation against vessels in the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea carrying Iranian oil and weaponry to Syria since 2019. At least twelve Iranian vessels have been bombed with limpet mines, according to U.S. officials. (The Wall Street Journal)

Mar
11
Politics / Government

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reop

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reopen March 15, as a part of the country's gradual easing of its two-month lockdown. (U.S. News & World Report)

Mar
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

The New York State Assembly's judiciary committee is authorized to initiate an impeachment investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Governor And

The New York State Assembly's judiciary committee is authorized to initiate an impeachment investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Earlier that day, more than 50 state lawmakers had called for Cuomo's resignation in the wake of the allegations and his handling of deaths at nursing homes due to COVID-19. (CNN)

Mar
12
Politics / Government

2019 Bolivian political crisis The Bolivian office of the Prosecutor General issues an arrest order for former interim President Jeanine Áñez, five former membe

2019 Bolivian political crisis The Bolivian office of the Prosecutor General issues an arrest order for former interim President Jeanine Áñez, five former members of the national cabinet and the former leadership of the Armed Forces, accusing them of the crimes of sedition and terrorism. (The Guardian)

Mar
12
Politics / Government

The Bolivian office of the Prosecutor General issues an arrest order for former interim President Jeanine Áñez, five former members of the national cabinet and

The Bolivian office of the Prosecutor General issues an arrest order for former interim President Jeanine Áñez, five former members of the national cabinet and the former leadership of the Armed Forces, accusing them of the crimes of sedition and terrorism. (The Guardian)

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