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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
Immigration / Law / Policy

Internal conflict in Myanmar, Karen conflict The Karen National Union attacks an army outpost near the Myanmar–Thailand border at dawn.

Internal conflict in Myanmar, Karen conflict The Karen National Union attacks an army outpost near the Myanmar–Thailand border at dawn. The Myanmar military retaliates with airstrikes as some 450 Thai villagers are moved to safety by the Thai military. There are no immediate reports of casualties. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 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
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019 Trump–Ukraine scandal Federal investigators raid the home of Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer of former President Donald Trump, for suspected ille

2019 Trump–Ukraine scandal Federal investigators raid the home of Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer of former President Donald Trump, for suspected illegal lobbying of the federal government on behalf of Ukrainian officials. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2021
Apr
28
Health / Disasters

A man from Vallejo, California, is arrested and charged for intentionally setting the Markley Fire, which killed two people and eventually merged with the Henne

A man from Vallejo, California, is arrested and charged for intentionally setting the Markley Fire, which killed two people and eventually merged with the Hennessey Fire as part of the LNU Lightning Complex, one of the largest wildfires in California's history. Authorities say the suspect set the fire in order to cover up the murder of a woman found near Lake Berryessa, which he had already been arrested and charged for in September 2020. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2021
Apr
28
Health / Disasters

LNU Lightning Complex fires A man from Vallejo, California, is arrested and charged for intentionally setting the Markley Fire, which killed two people and even

LNU Lightning Complex fires A man from Vallejo, California, is arrested and charged for intentionally setting the Markley Fire, which killed two people and eventually merged with the Hennessey Fire as part of the LNU Lightning Complex, one of the largest wildfires in California's history. Authorities say the suspect set the fire in order to cover up the murder of a woman found near Lake Berryessa, which he had already been arrested and charged for in September 2020. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2021
Apr
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Apure clashes Eight Venezuelan soldiers are killed in clashes with irregular armed groups operating on the Colombian border.

2021 Apure clashes Eight Venezuelan soldiers are killed in clashes with irregular armed groups operating on the Colombian border. The Venezuelan government says that the groups are narcoterrorists connected to Colombian president Ivan Duque while Colombian security sources say that they are FARC dissidents. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 29, 2021
Apr
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Colombian conflict, Venezuelan crisis 2021 Apure clashes Eight Venezuelan soldiers are killed in clashes with irregular armed groups operating on the Colombian

Colombian conflict, Venezuelan crisis 2021 Apure clashes Eight Venezuelan soldiers are killed in clashes with irregular armed groups operating on the Colombian border. The Venezuelan government says that the groups are narcoterrorists connected to Colombian president Ivan Duque while Colombian security sources say that they are FARC dissidents. (Al Jazeera)

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

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict A clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan forces on the border between the two countries results in four deaths and dozens o

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict A clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan forces on the border between the two countries results in four deaths and dozens of injuries. (The Guardian) The foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan say they have agreed to a ceasefire at the border. (TASS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 29, 2021
Apr
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 561 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide de

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 561 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 63,508. (Perfil) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, becoming the second country to do so after the United States. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 29, 2021
Apr
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

A United States Federal court upholds a New Jersey Catholic school’s right to fire a teacher under the Ministerial Exception doctrine.

A United States Federal court upholds a New Jersey Catholic school’s right to fire a teacher under the Ministerial Exception doctrine. The teacher was terminated from Saint Dominic Academy the day after she returned from a leave due to a motor vehicle accident. (Religion Cause) (Catholic World News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 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
Apr
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Disneyland, the second most visited amusement park in the world, reopens with a limited c

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Disneyland, the second most visited amusement park in the world, reopens with a limited capacity and guidelines for social distancing face masks in effect after more than one year of closure due to the pandemic. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2021
Apr
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Lineage B.1.617 Michigan reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first disco

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Lineage B.1.617 Michigan reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first discovered in India in a person from Clinton County. (WDIV-TV) Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lineage B.1.617 The White House announces that the United States will begin restricting travel from India beginning on May 4 due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant of COVID-19, which originated in India. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2021
Apr
30
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Disneyland, the second most visited amusement park in the world, reopens with a limited capacity and guidelines for social distancing face masks in effect after more than one year of closure due to the pandemic. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2021
Apr
30
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lineage B.1.617 The White House announces that the United States will begin restricting travel from India

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lineage B.1.617 The White House announces that the United States will begin restricting travel from India beginning on May 4 due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant of COVID-19, which originated in India. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2021
May
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Salvadoran political crisis The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes to remove several judges from the Supreme Court and remove Attorney General Raúl

2021 Salvadoran political crisis The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes to remove several judges from the Supreme Court and remove Attorney General Raúl Melara, both of which had been vocal opponents to the presidency of Nayib Bukele. The event is being referred to as a self-coup by the opposition and by news media outlets. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 1, 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
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes to remove several judges from the Supreme Court and remove Attorney General Raúl Melara, both of which had been vo

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes to remove several judges from the Supreme Court and remove Attorney General Raúl Melara, both of which had been vocal opponents to the presidency of Nayib Bukele. The event is being referred to as a self-coup by the opposition and by news media outlets. (Al Jazeera)

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
01
Technology / Science

International Space Station programme SpaceX Crew-1 The four-astronaut crew of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Resilience successfully splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico

International Space Station programme SpaceX Crew-1 The four-astronaut crew of SpaceX's Crew Dragon Resilience successfully splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida, arriving from a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. (NDTV)

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
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict The death toll from the conflict increases to 46, with hundreds of people injured and more than 100 buildings destroyed.

2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict The death toll from the conflict increases to 46, with hundreds of people injured and more than 100 buildings destroyed. (BBC News) Over 30,000 Kyrgyz civilians are evacuated from the Batken Region near the border with Tajikistan. (Trend News Agency) The Kyrgyzstan Interior Ministry and Tajikistan both report that the situation at the border is stable and calm. Both countries also agree to withdraw troops from the border. However, an unexploded air missile is discovered at a house in Batken, Kyrgyzstan, near the border. (Rferl.org) (Prensa Latina) (Kabar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 2, 2021
May
02
Major Trends

Istanbul police announce that, on Wednesday, they arrested an Afghan man who served as a close aide to former ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and who had helpe

Istanbul police announce that, on Wednesday, they arrested an Afghan man who served as a close aide to former ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and who had helped him hide in Syria's Idlib Governorate after the group lost its territory in 2019. The man lived in the Ataşehir district on the Asian side of the city. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 2, 2021
May
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Kyrgyzstan Interior Ministry and Tajikistan both report that the situation at the border is stable and calm.

The Kyrgyzstan Interior Ministry and Tajikistan both report that the situation at the border is stable and calm. Both countries also agree to withdraw troops from the border. However, an unexploded air missile is discovered at a house in Batken, Kyrgyzstan, near the border. (Rferl.org) (Prensa Latina) (Kabar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 2, 2021
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