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Apr
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Major League Baseball announces that it will move this year's All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to the U.S.

2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Major League Baseball announces that it will move this year's All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to the U.S. state of Georgia passing a series of controversial voting laws that critics say disproportionately target the state's minority voters. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2021
Apr
02
War / Conflict / Security

22-year-old Metropolitan Police Constable Ben Hannam admits to possession of an indecent image of a child, and a judge accordingly lifts reporting restrictions

22-year-old Metropolitan Police Constable Ben Hannam admits to possession of an indecent image of a child, and a judge accordingly lifts reporting restrictions designed to allow a fair trial, revealing that Hannam became the first serving UK officer to be convicted of a terror offence after being found guilty at the Old Bailey of National Action membership. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2021
Apr
02
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 100 million pe

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 100 million people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Business Insider) (Forbes) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues an executive order banning the state from issuing vaccine passports. (Orlando Sentinel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2021
Apr
02
War / Conflict / Security

Far-right terrorism in the United Kingdom, History of the Metropolitan Police 22-year-old Metropolitan Police Constable Ben Hannam admits to possession of an in

Far-right terrorism in the United Kingdom, History of the Metropolitan Police 22-year-old Metropolitan Police Constable Ben Hannam admits to possession of an indecent image of a child, and a judge accordingly lifts reporting restrictions designed to allow a fair trial, revealing that Hannam became the first serving UK officer to be convicted of a terror offence after being found guilty at the Old Bailey of National Action membership. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2021
Apr
03
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War Ten people are killed and four more are wounded after a suicide bomber detonates his device near makeshift kiosks in Mogadishu.

Somali Civil War Ten people are killed and four more are wounded after a suicide bomber detonates his device near makeshift kiosks in Mogadishu. (Reuters) Al-Shabaab militants attack two military bases in Lower Shabelle with suicide car bombings and mortar shells. Nine Somali soldiers are killed and eleven others are injured. An army general says 76 militants are killed in retaliation, and ten captured. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 3, 2021
Apr
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia President Vladimir Putin signs a law extending the presidential term of office to a total of four consecutive six-

2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia President Vladimir Putin signs a law extending the presidential term of office to a total of four consecutive six-year terms. The law would allow Putin, who is on his second consecutive term, to serve as president until 2036. (ABS-CBN News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2021
Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria, prison breaks in Nigeria Owerri prison break Authorities say that heavily-armed gunmen attacked a prison in Owerri, Imo, fre

Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria, prison breaks in Nigeria Owerri prison break Authorities say that heavily-armed gunmen attacked a prison in Owerri, Imo, freeing more than 1,800 prisoners. Police accuse the banned separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra of being the attackers. The group denies the allegations, calling them "lies". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2021
Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

Owerri prison break Authorities say that heavily-armed gunmen attacked a prison in Owerri, Imo, freeing more than 1,800 prisoners.

Owerri prison break Authorities say that heavily-armed gunmen attacked a prison in Owerri, Imo, freeing more than 1,800 prisoners. Police accuse the banned separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra of being the attackers. The group denies the allegations, calling them "lies". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2021
Apr
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ukraine–NATO relations, War in Donbass Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on NATO to hasten the country's accession to the military alliance in respo

Ukraine–NATO relations, War in Donbass Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on NATO to hasten the country's accession to the military alliance in response to a growing build-up of Russian troops and military hardware on its borders, and to help bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Donbas with pro-Russian separatists. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on NATO to hasten the country's accession to the military alliance in response to a growing build-up of Russian tr

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on NATO to hasten the country's accession to the military alliance in response to a growing build-up of Russian troops and military hardware on its borders, and to help bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Donbas with pro-Russian separatists. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the 9:00 p.m. curfew and limits of movement between districts beginning April 12. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, Lineage P.1 Colorado reports its first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, Lineage P.1 Colorado reports its first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in two people from Boulder County. (The Denver Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker receives his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. (WWLP-TV) COVID-19 vaccination in the United States President Joe Biden announces that the deadline for all states to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine will be moved up from May 1 to April 19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–Israel proxy conflict The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reconnaissance vessel Saviz is struck by several limpet mines off the coast of Eritrea in

Iran–Israel proxy conflict The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reconnaissance vessel Saviz is struck by several limpet mines off the coast of Eritrea in the Red Sea. A Pentagon spokesperson denies any U.S. involvement in the attack on the Iranian ship. (Al Jazeera) (Al Arabiya) An unnamed U.S. official says that Israel has informed the United States that its forces struck the vessel at about 7:30 a.m. local time in retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
War / Conflict / Security

An unnamed U.S.

An unnamed U.S. official says that Israel has informed the United States that its forces struck the vessel at about 7:30 a.m. local time in retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 20,870 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 20,870 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 2.4 million cases. (Olé) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 4,195 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 336,947. It was the first time that the country surpassed the mark of 4,000 deaths in a single day. (The Rio Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
08
Politics / Government

2021 Beninese presidential election Protests against President Patrice Talon's re-election bid in the city of Savè result in the death of one person, as troops

2021 Beninese presidential election Protests against President Patrice Talon's re-election bid in the city of Savè result in the death of one person, as troops attempt to disperse protesters with the use of weapons. Six people are also injured by gunfire. (UrduPoint)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2021
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 vaccination in Canada Canada receives its first shipment of vaccine doses from the COVAX

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 vaccination in Canada Canada receives its first shipment of vaccine doses from the COVAX initiative. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma surpasses 8,000 deaths from COVID-19. (KFOR-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Nicaragua Nicaragua says that they have slowly started vaccinations for people over 60 using an AstraZeneca vaccine that was made in India. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2021
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 23,683 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the third consecutive day.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 23,683 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the third consecutive day. (TN) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 4,249 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 345,025. (ANI News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2021
Apr
10
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Myanmar protests Ten officers are killed by an alliance of rebel groups during an attack at a police station in Naungmon.

2021 Myanmar protests Ten officers are killed by an alliance of rebel groups during an attack at a police station in Naungmon. (Al Jazeera) Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun calls for the international community to enforce a no-fly zone over his country to protect civilians from airstrikes, and to establish an arms embargo on the junta, saying, "Your collective, strong action is needed immediately." (The Straits Times)

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

A previously undisclosed document provides new details regarding the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.

A previously undisclosed document provides new details regarding the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. The document shows that then-Vice President Mike Pence made a call to the acting Defense Secretary urging him to "clear the Capitol." Additionally, the document shows that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also made demands for the Army to deploy the National Guard. (AP) (The Guardian)

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

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A previously undisclosed document provides new details regarding the January 6 riot at the United St

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A previously undisclosed document provides new details regarding the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. The document shows that then-Vice President Mike Pence made a call to the acting Defense Secretary urging him to "clear the Capitol." Additionally, the document shows that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also made demands for the Army to deploy the National Guard. (AP) (The Guardian)

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

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates a series of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility, revealing that Iran had violate

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates a series of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility, revealing that Iran had violated in kind the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action which mandates the testing and usage of only "first-generation" centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to Western sanctions violating the deal. The move comes amid indirect discussions in Vienna between Iran and the United States to revive the deal. (The Straits Times)

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

Nuclear program of Iran Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates a series of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility, reveali

Nuclear program of Iran Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates a series of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility, revealing that Iran had violated in kind the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action which mandates the testing and usage of only "first-generation" centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to Western sanctions violating the deal. The move comes amid indirect discussions in Vienna between Iran and the United States to revive the deal. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2021
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