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Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening border restrictions and implem

Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening border restrictions and implementing a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. (Vienna.at)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening b

COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening border restrictions and implementing a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. (Vienna.at)

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COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia confirms 18 cases of the new variants of S

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia confirms 18 cases of the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom and South Africa. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, 501.V2 variant Ontario reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from the Peel Region with no known travel history. (CP24) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19. (MarketWatch)

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19. (MarketWatch)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam closes schools in 22 provinces ahead of the Tết holiday and ends a Communist Party congress early following the detection o

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam closes schools in 22 provinces ahead of the Tết holiday and ends a Communist Party congress early following the detection of a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in northern areas. (CNA)

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Internet access remained blocked following violent clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms.

Internet access remained blocked following violent clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms. Online access was suspended in at least 14 of 22 districts in Haryana near New Delhi. That order was first imposed on Republic Day in Haryana districts for 24 hours, but has been extended every day since. (CNN)

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Myanmar–United Kingdom relations The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons the ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom in response to the cou

Myanmar–United Kingdom relations The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons the ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom in response to the coup. (AFP via NDTV)

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Over 228 people have been charged or arrested for participating in the storming of the United States Capitol.

Over 228 people have been charged or arrested for participating in the storming of the United States Capitol. (Business Insider)

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Protesters marched in Rochester, New York, after a nine-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police.

Protesters marched in Rochester, New York, after a nine-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police. Protesters ripped away barricades protecting a Rochester police precinct as hundreds took to the streets in outrage. (Democrat and Chronicle)

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons the ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom in response to the coup.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons the ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom in response to the coup. (AFP via NDTV)

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The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19.

The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19. (MarketWatch)

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Vietnam closes schools in 22 provinces ahead of the Tết holiday and ends a Communist Party congress early following the detection of a new cluster of COVID-19 c

Vietnam closes schools in 22 provinces ahead of the Tết holiday and ends a Communist Party congress early following the detection of a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in northern areas. (CNA)

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War / Conflict / Security

2021 Sunrise, Florida shootout Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant.

2021 Sunrise, Florida shootout Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant. The gunman is later found dead. This is the deadliest incident involving FBI agents since 1986. (BBC News) (Orlando Sentinel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2021

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Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, American Rescue Plan The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass a budget resolution that would

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, American Rescue Plan The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass a budget resolution that would allow Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package without support from Republicans. (Business Insider)

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The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass a budget resolution that would allow Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package without s

The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass a budget resolution that would allow Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package without support from Republicans. (Business Insider)

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Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant.

Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant. The gunman is later found dead. This is the deadliest incident involving FBI agents since 1986. (BBC News) (Orlando Sentinel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2021

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Immigration / Law / Policy

Cabinet of Joe Biden The United States Senate votes to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first openly gay person to be confirme

Cabinet of Joe Biden The United States Senate votes to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post. (ABC News) The Senate also confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security, making him the first Jewish person, first Latino person and first immigrant to head the Department of Homeland Security. (The Hill)

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COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick, Variant of Concern 202012/01 New Brunswick reports its first

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick, Variant of Concern 202012/01 New Brunswick reports its first two cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (Toronto Star) COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Saskatchewan reports its first two cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the Regina area. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico approves the use of Sputnik V vaccine in the country. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2021

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The Senate also confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security, making him the first Jewish person, first Latino person and first immigrant to he

The Senate also confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security, making him the first Jewish person, first Latino person and first immigrant to head the Department of Homeland Security. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2021

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The United States Senate votes to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post.

The United States Senate votes to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post. (ABC News)

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2021 Italian government crisis Mario Draghi accepts the order from President Sergio Mattarella to form an "emergency government" after Giuseppe Conte's resignat

2021 Italian government crisis Mario Draghi accepts the order from President Sergio Mattarella to form an "emergency government" after Giuseppe Conte's resignation. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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Mario Draghi accepts the order from President Sergio Mattarella to form an "emergency government" after Giuseppe Conte's resignation.

Mario Draghi accepts the order from President Sergio Mattarella to form an "emergency government" after Giuseppe Conte's resignation. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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2021 Myanmar coup d'état The police file criminal charges against overthrown de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment a

2021 Myanmar coup d'état The police file criminal charges against overthrown de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and seek her custody until February 15 as part of investigations. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas Kansas reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Ellis County.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas Kansas reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Ellis County. (The Wichita Eagle)

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COVID-19 vaccine GlaxoSmithKline and the German biotech firm CureVac sign an agreement worth 150 million euros ($180.7 million) to develop a vaccine to counter

COVID-19 vaccine GlaxoSmithKline and the German biotech firm CureVac sign an agreement worth 150 million euros ($180.7 million) to develop a vaccine to counter many variants of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be introduced in 2022. (MarketWatch) Preliminary tests indicate that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of COVID-19 and not simply prevent symptomatic infections. (U.S. News & World Report via MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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Preliminary tests indicate that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of COVID-19 and not simply prevent symptomatic infections.

Preliminary tests indicate that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of COVID-19 and not simply prevent symptomatic infections. (U.S. News & World Report via MSN)

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Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group Proud Boys and white

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group Proud Boys and white supremacist organizations such as the Russian Imperial Movement, Atomwaffen Division, and The Base. In the process, Canada has become the first country to designate the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization. (The Washington Post) (USA Today)

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Terrorism in Canada Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group

Terrorism in Canada Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group Proud Boys and white supremacist organizations such as the Russian Imperial Movement, Atomwaffen Division, and The Base. In the process, Canada has become the first country to designate the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization. (The Washington Post) (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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The police file criminal charges against overthrown de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and seek her custody until

The police file criminal charges against overthrown de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and seek her custody until February 15 as part of investigations. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2021

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2020–2021 Indian farmers protest The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue.

2020–2021 Indian farmers protest The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue. However, the Ministry of External Affairs compared reactions to the January 26th incident at Red Fort to the January 6 riot that occurred at the Capitol. (National Herald) A probe by the Modi government to the source of a protest toolkit Greta Thunberg posted suggested it was put together by a Canadian pro-Khalistan organization and that the toolkit had a plan to carry forward the "malign Indian campaign" even if the government repealed the laws. (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen U.S.

Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will end their support for Saudi Arabia in their intervention in Yemen. However, he also said the United States will continue targeting al-Qaeda operations in the country. (The Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issues a new mask mandate after the Legislature voted to repeal the or

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issues a new mask mandate after the Legislature voted to repeal the original mandate. (AP) President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkır receives his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (Business Standard) Johnson & Johnson requests emergency approval for its vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration. (CNET)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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117th United States Congress The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep.

117th United States Congress The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from her assignments on the Education and Labor and Budget committees. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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Technology / Science

2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Censorship in Myanmar, Censorship of Facebook American technology company Facebook, Inc.

2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Censorship in Myanmar, Censorship of Facebook American technology company Facebook, Inc. reports that multiple Internet service providers in Myanmar have restricted access to its social networking services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has urged authorities to restore connectivity. (AFP via Deccan Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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American technology company Facebook, Inc.

American technology company Facebook, Inc. reports that multiple Internet service providers in Myanmar have restricted access to its social networking services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has urged authorities to restore connectivity. (AFP via Deccan Herald)

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Foreign relations of Guyana, Foreign relations of Taiwan Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana.

Foreign relations of Guyana, Foreign relations of Taiwan Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana. The United States welcomes the "milestone". (AFP via CNA) After criticism from China, Guyana terminates the above agreement and says it will continue to follow the One-China policy. (The Guardian)

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Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana.

Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana. The United States welcomes the "milestone". (AFP via CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue.

The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue. However, the Ministry of External Affairs compared reactions to the January 26th incident at Red Fort to the January 6 riot that occurred at the Capitol. (National Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2021

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The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep.

The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from her assignments on the Education and Labor and Budget committees. (BBC News)

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Turkey–United States relations Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed

Turkey–United States relations Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed more than 250 people. The U.S. State Department says the accusation was "wholly false", and "inconsistent with Turkey's status as a NATO ally". (Reuters)

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Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed more than 250 people.

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed more than 250 people. The U.S. State Department says the accusation was "wholly false", and "inconsistent with Turkey's status as a NATO ally". (Reuters)

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COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Immigration and government officials announce that New Zealand will restart its Refugee Quota Programme this month, nearly a ye

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Immigration and government officials announce that New Zealand will restart its Refugee Quota Programme this month, nearly a year after closing its border due to the pandemic. (RNZ)