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13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Gov

Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that 57 people have been killed and 28 others injured in at least 18 Israeli airstrikes, saying that several Iranian arms depots were hit. A senior U.S. intelligence official says that the air raids were carried out with "intelligence provided by the U.S." (Daily Sabah)

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

Rioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody, who was reportedly arrested for viola

Rioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody, who was reportedly arrested for violating local COVID-19 restrictions. A police station was set on fire in north of the city, and King Philippe's vehicle was attacked while travelling through the area. (BBC News) (Euronews)

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

Second impeachment of Donald Trump The U.S.

Second impeachment of Donald Trump The U.S. House of Representatives impeaches President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection". (BBC News) After being impeached, Trump releases a video statement from the White House condemning the rioters who stormed the United States Capitol. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2021
Jan
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Syrian civil war Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's easter

Syrian civil war Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that 57 people have been killed and 28 others injured in at least 18 Israeli airstrikes, saying that several Iranian arms depots were hit. A senior U.S. intelligence official says that the air raids were carried out with "intelligence provided by the U.S." (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2021
Jan
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq.

Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that 57 people have been killed and 28 others injured in at least 18 Israeli airstrikes, saying that several Iranian arms depots were hit. A senior U.S. intelligence official says that the air raids were carried out with "intelligence provided by the U.S." (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2021
Jan
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq.

Syria missile strikes (January 2021) Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes on Syria's eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate, near its border with Iraq. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that 57 people have been killed and 28 others injured in at least 18 Israeli airstrikes, saying that several Iranian arms depots were hit. A senior U.S. intelligence official says that the air raids were carried out with "intelligence provided by the U.S." (Daily Sabah)

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

2021 Ugandan general election Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament.

2021 Ugandan general election Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament. The two main presidential candidates are incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and opposition activist and musician Bobi Wine. The election has been widely criticized as being unfair, with both the United States and European Union cancelling their observations of the election. (BBC News)

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

Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament.

Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament. The two main presidential candidates are incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and opposition activist and musician Bobi Wine. The election has been widely criticized as being unfair, with both the United States and European Union cancelling their observations of the election. (BBC News)

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

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The U.S.

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announces the arrest of Kevin Seefried, a Delaware man who was seen carrying the Confederate flag during the storming of the United States Capitol. His son, Hunter Seefried, is also arrested. (CBS News) The Department of Justice announces that Robert Sanford, a retired firefighter from Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly throwing a fire extinguisher at Capitol Police officers during the storming of the Capitol. (USA Today)

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

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States econ

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States economy. If passed in Congress, the relief package will increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000, an increase of $1,400. The plan to increase the direct payments to $2,000 was endorsed by Biden himself, outgoing President Donald Trump, and Democrats. (Reuters) (BBC News)

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

President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States economy.

President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States economy. If passed in Congress, the relief package will increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000, an increase of $1,400. The plan to increase the direct payments to $2,000 was endorsed by Biden himself, outgoing President Donald Trump, and Democrats. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Major Trends

British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a ne

British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was identified in Brazil. The ban will come into effect tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countr

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was identified in Brazil. The ban will come into effect tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to t

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to teachers, people 75 or older, child care providers, residents of assisted living facilities, people in group homes, and high-risk inmates. (The Baltimore Sun) COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces that the state will distribute the vaccine to seniors, including people aged 65 or older. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announc

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was identified in Brazil. The ban will come into effect tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
15
War / Conflict / Security

Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces that far-right activist Tim Gionet, commonly known as "Bak

Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces that far-right activist Tim Gionet, commonly known as "Baked Alaska", has been arrested in Houston for participating in the attack on the United States Capitol. (New York Times)

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

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Governor Janet Mills receives her first dose of the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Governor Janet Mills receives her first dose of the vaccine. (Bangor Daily News) President-elect Joe Biden is expected to deploy the United States National Guard and FEMA resources to distribute vaccines across the United States when he takes office. He also says that he will invoke the Defense Production Act to produce vaccines. (The West Australian) (The Independent)

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

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to deploy the United States National Guard and FEMA resources to distribute vaccines across the United States when he take

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to deploy the United States National Guard and FEMA resources to distribute vaccines across the United States when he takes office. He also says that he will invoke the Defense Production Act to produce vaccines. (The West Australian) (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay, COVID-19 vaccine Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to

COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay, COVID-19 vaccine Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to approve the use of the vaccine against COVID-19, after Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela. Supply of the vaccine will be facilitated by the Russian Direct Investment Fund. (PR Newswire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Major Trends

Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to approve the use of the vaccine against COVID-19

Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to approve the use of the vaccine against COVID-19, after Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela. Supply of the vaccine will be facilitated by the Russian Direct Investment Fund. (PR Newswire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives their second batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives their second batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine. (U.S. News & World Report) Argentina also reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a man who travelled from the United Kingdom in late December and later tested positive. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2021
Jan
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first county in the United States to do so.

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first county in the United States to do so. (NBC News) Los Angeles County reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a man who traveled to the United Kingdom and is currently in quarantine in Oregon. (NBC Los Angeles)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks; Taliban insurgency Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supre

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks; Taliban insurgency Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supreme Court in Kabul; their driver is wounded. Afghan officials claim the Taliban is responsible, however no one has claimed responsibility for the attack and a spokesman for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, says that the group was not responsible. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Afghanistan attacks; Taliban insurgency Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supreme Court in Kabul;

2021 Afghanistan attacks; Taliban insurgency Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supreme Court in Kabul; their driver is wounded. Afghan officials claim the Taliban is responsible, however no one has claimed responsibility for the attack and a spokesman for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, says that the group was not responsible. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supreme Court in Kabul; their driver is wounded.

Two judges, both female, are shot dead in an ambush while en-route to their offices at the Supreme Court in Kabul; their driver is wounded. Afghan officials claim the Taliban is responsible, however no one has claimed responsibility for the attack and a spokesman for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, says that the group was not responsible. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

A caravan of at least 6,000 Honduran migrants bound for the United States prompts the deployment of Guatemalan police and military troops to the Guatemala–Hondu

A caravan of at least 6,000 Honduran migrants bound for the United States prompts the deployment of Guatemalan police and military troops to the Guatemala–Honduras border, where security forces fire tear gas and assault migrants attempting to cross the border. Health officials report several casualties. (AFP via IBTimes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, the founder of "Cowboys for Trump", is arrested for his invo

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, the founder of "Cowboys for Trump", is arrested for his involvement during the storming of the United States Capitol, in which he allegedly entered restricted area during the riot. He claimed to be planning to drive to Washington, D.C. with a rifle and revolver. (Reuters) (NBC News) Gracyn Courtright, a West Virginia student who is a senior at the University of Kentucky, is charged for entering the United States Capitol during the riot. (New York Post) (The Kentucky Kernel) (Heavy.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Central American migrant caravans A caravan of at least 6,000 Honduran migrants bound for the United States prompts the deployment of Guatemalan police and mili

Central American migrant caravans A caravan of at least 6,000 Honduran migrants bound for the United States prompts the deployment of Guatemalan police and military troops to the Guatemala–Honduras border, where security forces fire tear gas and assault migrants attempting to cross the border. Health officials report several casualties. (AFP via IBTimes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) grants emergency use authorization requests for the vaccines devel

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) grants emergency use authorization requests for the vaccines developed by Sinovac and Oxford-AstraZeneca. (G1) Minutes after Anvisa's announcement, a nurse from São Paulo becomes the first person in Brazil to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Pop Culture / Entertainment

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California American music producer Phil Spector, who was convicted for the 2003 murder of American a

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California American music producer Phil Spector, who was convicted for the 2003 murder of American actress Lana Clarkson, dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Northern California. (Los Angeles Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Massachusetts reports their first case of a more contagious variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a woman in her 20s from Boston who traveled to the United Kingdom and began experiencing symptoms the day after she returned. (WBZ-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
Jan
17
Health / Disasters

Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, the founder of "Cowboys for Trump", is arrested for his involvement during the storming of the United States Capitol, in

Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, the founder of "Cowboys for Trump", is arrested for his involvement during the storming of the United States Capitol, in which he allegedly entered restricted area during the riot. He claimed to be planning to drive to Washington, D.C. with a rifle and revolver. (Reuters) (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2021
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