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Jan
05
Politics / Government

Iraqi conflict U.S.

Iraqi conflict U.S. drone strikes in Iraq and Syria Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani announces that the Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad yesterday killed a militia leader. (Reuters)

Jan
05
Politics / Government

Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani announces that the Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coali

Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani announces that the Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad yesterday killed a militia leader. (Reuters)

Jan
09
Politics / Government

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa declares a state of emergency following the escape of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, fro

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa declares a state of emergency following the escape of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, from prison. Gangsters subsequently storm a TC Televisión newsroom in Guayaquil and launch a series of riots, kidnappings, and explosions across the country. Eight civilians are killed, including two at Centro Comercial Albán Borja, and three more injured during random shootings in Guayaquil, while two police officers are killed in Nobol. As a result, schools are closed and the military is called to stop gang activities. (Al Jazeera)

Jan
11
Politics / Government

Former Minister of the Interior Napoleón Barrientos is arrested for failing to comply with his duties for not using force to evict the blockades and demonstrati

Former Minister of the Interior Napoleón Barrientos is arrested for failing to comply with his duties for not using force to evict the blockades and demonstrations that occurred in October, which called for the resignation of Attorney General María Consuelo Porras. (The Washington Post)

Jan
13
Politics / Government

2024 Taiwanese general election 2024 Taiwanese legislative election The opposition Nationalist Party of China wins the most seats in the Legislative Yuan but no

2024 Taiwanese general election 2024 Taiwanese legislative election The opposition Nationalist Party of China wins the most seats in the Legislative Yuan but no party receives an absolute majority. (Taiwan News) 2024 Taiwanese presidential election Vice President Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party is elected president of Taiwan. (The Guardian)

Jan
23
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries The 2024 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary is held.

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries The 2024 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary is held. Joe Biden's name does not appear on the ballot due to a scheduling dispute between the Democratic National Committee and the state government. (CBS News) 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries The 2024 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary is held. Donald Trump is projected to win the primary by the Associated Press, NBC News, and The New York Times. (CNN) (Fox News) (AP) (NBC News) (The New York Times)

Jan
26
Politics / Government

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E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump A jury in New York awards E. Jean Carroll an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President of the United States Donald Trump. (The Washington Post)

Feb
06
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries 2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its R

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries 2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary. However, the Republican Party boycotts the primary and will award no delegates to the winner. The party plans to hold a presidential caucus on February 8 to award its delegates. (Al Jazeera)

Feb
14
Politics / Government

Russia–United States relations, Russia and weapons of mass destruction U.S.

Russia–United States relations, Russia and weapons of mass destruction U.S. officials announce a "serious national security threat" after military intelligence indicates that Russia intends to imminently place nuclear weapons in space. U.S. President Joe Biden has been briefed, according to officials. (The Telegraph) The U.S. holds emergency talks with allies, including Canada and the United Kingdom, on the Russian nuclear threat. (CBC) U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says that there is no need for public alarm after briefing President Biden on the matter. (The Hill)

Mar
01
Politics / Government

Haitian crisis The G9 gang launches an offensive in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with its leader Jimmy Chérizier announcing the aim of capturing Haiti's cabinet offic

Haitian crisis The G9 gang launches an offensive in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with its leader Jimmy Chérizier announcing the aim of capturing Haiti's cabinet officials and police chief. Four police officers are killed in a shooting outside a police station. (AP) Kenyan president William Ruto announces an agreement with Haiti to deploy 1,000 police officers as part of a mission approved by the United Nations to combat gang violence in the Caribbean nation. (Reuters)

Mar
02
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Republican Party caucuses are held in Idaho, Michigan, and Missouri for th

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Republican Party caucuses are held in Idaho, Michigan, and Missouri for the 2024 United States presidential election. Former president Donald Trump wins all three contests. (CBS News) (AP)

Mar
06
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries Dean Phillips 2024 presidential campaign U.S.

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries Dean Phillips 2024 presidential campaign U.S. Congressman Dean Phillips ends his campaign and endorses President Joe Biden. (ABC News) 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Nikki Haley 2024 presidential campaign Former South Carolina governor and U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley ends her presidential campaign. (The Washington Post) (The Hill)

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