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Jul
10
Politics / Government

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)

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

Protests occur in Berlin and other cities, organized by exiled activist of the People's Mujahedin of Iran, Maryam Rajavi, to protest the recent election of Ebra

Protests occur in Berlin and other cities, organized by exiled activist of the People's Mujahedin of Iran, Maryam Rajavi, to protest the recent election of Ebrahim Raisi as President of Iran. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša join the protests. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Moldova Moldova–United States relations, COVID-19 vaccination in Moldova White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the United St

COVID-19 pandemic in Moldova Moldova–United States relations, COVID-19 vaccination in Moldova White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the United States has donated 500,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Moldova. Moldovan President Maia Sandu praises the United States for the vaccine deployment to the country. (Axios)

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

Moldova–United States relations, COVID-19 vaccination in Moldova White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the United States has donated 500,000 dose

Moldova–United States relations, COVID-19 vaccination in Moldova White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the United States has donated 500,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Moldova. Moldovan President Maia Sandu praises the United States for the vaccine deployment to the country. (Axios)

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

A four-day gun battle between security forces and armed gangs in the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, results in the deaths of more than 26 people and the woundin

A four-day gun battle between security forces and armed gangs in the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, results in the deaths of more than 26 people and the wounding of 40 others. Authorities says that the fighting is now under control, but that there may still be a number of snipers in the streets. The killed people are identified as 22 gang members and four police officers, but a number of civilians also died in the clashes. (BBC News)

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

Removal of Confederate monuments and memorials Two monuments of Confederate generals Robert E.

Removal of Confederate monuments and memorials Two monuments of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are removed from downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, four years after the riot that occurred in the city. (NBC) Following a short council meeting and vote, the Meriwether Lewis and William Clark sculpture and the George Rogers Clark sculpture are also removed from downtown Charlottesville. (The New York Post)

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

Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse say that their intent was to arrest, not kill, Moïse.

Assassination of Jovenel Moïse Suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse say that their intent was to arrest, not kill, Moïse. The two Haitian-American suspects say that they were working as translators for the Colombian suspects and that they had an arrest warrant against Moïse, but found him dead when they arrived. (Reuters)

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

Suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse say that their intent was to arrest, not kill, Moïse.

Suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse say that their intent was to arrest, not kill, Moïse. The two Haitian-American suspects say that they were working as translators for the Colombian suspects and that they had an arrest warrant against Moïse, but found him dead when they arrived. (Reuters)

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

2021 Cuban protests Thousands of Cubans, most of them young, attend a rare anti-government protest in San Antonio de los Baños to protest the increased food and

2021 Cuban protests Thousands of Cubans, most of them young, attend a rare anti-government protest in San Antonio de los Baños to protest the increased food and medicine shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of Cubans in Miami, Florida, United States, hold solidarity protests as Mayor Francis Suarez calls for an international intervention against the Cuban government in a press conference. (France 24) (NBC Miami)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2021
Jul
11
War / Conflict / Security

LGBT rights in Georgia (country), 2021 attack on Tbilisi Pride Police in Georgia open a criminal investigation into the death of a journalist who was assaulted

LGBT rights in Georgia (country), 2021 attack on Tbilisi Pride Police in Georgia open a criminal investigation into the death of a journalist who was assaulted during attacks targeting LGBT+ activists planning the Tbilisi pride march. Organizers eventually called off the march when more homophobic attacks took place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2021
Jul
11
War / Conflict / Security

Police in Georgia open a criminal investigation into the death of a journalist who was assaulted during attacks targeting LGBT+ activists planning the Tbilisi p

Police in Georgia open a criminal investigation into the death of a journalist who was assaulted during attacks targeting LGBT+ activists planning the Tbilisi pride march. Organizers eventually called off the march when more homophobic attacks took place. (Reuters)

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

Thousands of Cubans, most of them young, attend a rare anti-government protest in San Antonio de los Baños to protest the increased food and medicine shortages

Thousands of Cubans, most of them young, attend a rare anti-government protest in San Antonio de los Baños to protest the increased food and medicine shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of Cubans in Miami, Florida, United States, hold solidarity protests as Mayor Francis Suarez calls for an international intervention against the Cuban government in a press conference. (France 24) (NBC Miami)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2021
Jul
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Nepalese Supreme Court declares that the dissolution of the Federal Parliament of Nepal by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in May was unconstitutional, reinsta

The Nepalese Supreme Court declares that the dissolution of the Federal Parliament of Nepal by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in May was unconstitutional, reinstating the Parliament and removing the duties of Oli. The Supreme Court also designates leader of the opposition Sher Bahadur Deuba as the new Prime Minister. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2021
Jul
12
War / Conflict / Security

Tigray War The Tigray Defense Forces say they have captured the town of Korem and are advancing on Alamata in southern Tigray.

Tigray War The Tigray Defense Forces say they have captured the town of Korem and are advancing on Alamata in southern Tigray. (Reuters) U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price condemns retaliatory attacks on civilians "whether by organized military or security forces or by rogue elements". Previously, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had warned of ongoing crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. (Reuters)

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

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Taliban insurgents surround the city of Ghazni as fighting intensifies and the group advances in th

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Taliban insurgents surround the city of Ghazni as fighting intensifies and the group advances in the country. The government says the Taliban uses civilian houses as hideouts. (Reuters) Withdrawal of U.S. troops General Austin Scott Miller formally relinquishes control of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. He is replaced by Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie. (NBC News)

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

2021 South African unrest Ten people are killed and more than 490 are detained as rioting and looting occur in South Africa following the imprisonment of former

2021 South African unrest Ten people are killed and more than 490 are detained as rioting and looting occur in South Africa following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. In a televised address to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa vows that the police and army would "restore order". (AP)

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

Opposition politician Freddy Guevara is arrested in Caracas as police also enter the house of disputed president and opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his wife

Opposition politician Freddy Guevara is arrested in Caracas as police also enter the house of disputed president and opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his wife Fabiana Rosales. Exiled opposition leader Leopoldo López denounces the situation from Spain. (El Mundo)

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

Ten people are killed and more than 490 are detained as rioting and looting occur in South Africa following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

Ten people are killed and more than 490 are detained as rioting and looting occur in South Africa following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. In a televised address to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa vows that the police and army would "restore order". (AP)

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

Venezuelan presidential crisis Opposition politician Freddy Guevara is arrested in Caracas as police also enter the house of disputed president and opposition l

Venezuelan presidential crisis Opposition politician Freddy Guevara is arrested in Caracas as police also enter the house of disputed president and opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his wife Fabiana Rosales. Exiled opposition leader Leopoldo López denounces the situation from Spain. (El Mundo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2021
Jul
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Valencia's Office of the Public Prosecutor authorizes 32 municipalities that are considered "high-risk" to impose a curfew from 1:00

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Valencia's Office of the Public Prosecutor authorizes 32 municipalities that are considered "high-risk" to impose a curfew from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and restrict social gatherings due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (The Local Spain)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2021
Jul
13
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations, Venezuelan presidential crisis The United States Department of State "strongly condemns" the arrest of opposition politician

United States–Venezuela relations, Venezuelan presidential crisis The United States Department of State "strongly condemns" the arrest of opposition politician Freddy Guevara yesterday in Caracas. Guevara is a close ally of disputed president and opposition leader Juan Guaidó. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2021
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

United States–Cuba relations, United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Miami Mayor Francis Suarez urges the United States to consider air str

United States–Cuba relations, United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Miami Mayor Francis Suarez urges the United States to consider air strikes on Cuba. Additionally, Cuban exile leaders such as Cuban Democratic Directorate spokesperson Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat calls for the Biden administration to intervene in the country. (WLRN-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2021
Jul
14
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the U

Aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the United States Senate balcony during the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, pleads guilty to obstruction of Congress, and agrees to help prosecutors. A former Oklahoma City Thunder employee pleads guilty to demonstrating in the Capitol building, and is fined $500. (The Washington Post) (The Hill)

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

Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the United States Senate balcony during the January 6 ri

Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the United States Senate balcony during the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, pleads guilty to obstruction of Congress, and agrees to help prosecutors. A former Oklahoma City Thunder employee pleads guilty to demonstrating in the Capitol building, and is fined $500. (The Washington Post) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2021
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Taliban claims to have captured the strategic city of Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, on the border with Pakistan.

The Taliban claims to have captured the strategic city of Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, on the border with Pakistan. One of the group's spokesmen, Zabihullah Mujahid, says that the city was "under mujahideen control". Pakistan confirms the capture, saying that the Taliban removed the Afghan flag and raised theirs. The Afghan Ministry of Defense says that they were checking information. If this is confirmed by the Afghan government, it would be the latest territorial gain by the armed group. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2021
Jul
14
War / Conflict / Security

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The Biden administration announces that it will launch Operation Allies Refuge, an operation that will evacu

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The Biden administration announces that it will launch Operation Allies Refuge, an operation that will evacuate Afghan interpreters who aided American troops during the war. The operation will begin by the end of July. (USA Today)

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

An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the United States Senate balcony during the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, pleads guilty to obstruction of Co

An Idaho man who was seen hanging on the United States Senate balcony during the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, pleads guilty to obstruction of Congress, and agrees to help prosecutors. A former Oklahoma City Thunder employee pleads guilty to demonstrating in the Capitol building, and is fined $500. (The Washington Post) (The Hill)

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

Cuba–United States relations United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges the Cuban military to stage a coup

Cuba–United States relations United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges the Cuban military to stage a coup in Cuba. He also urges the Biden administration to "restore internet access to Cuba". (Tampa Bay Times) U.S. President Joe Biden calls Cuba a "failed state" and denounces communism as a "failed system". He also said the United States is looking into ways to "restoring internet access in Cuba". (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2021
Jul
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Mauritius reopens its borders to vaccinated tourists after being closed for

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Mauritius reopens its borders to vaccinated tourists after being closed for 16 months as part of a two-phase strategy to attract tourists in order to revive the economy from the impact of the pandemic. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2021
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