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Apr
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death to

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death toll to 8,911 and the number of cases to 98,010. Health Minister Olivier Véran says, "We have not reached the end of the ascent of this epidemic." (BBC News) President Emmanuel Macron eases some lockdown restrictions for people on the autism spectrum following the requests of disability groups. (Metro)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London as his COVID-19 symptoms wor

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London as his COVID-19 symptoms worsen. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, as First Secretary of State, will assume Johnson's duties while he remains in the ICU. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
06
Politics / Government

France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death toll to 8,911 and the number o

France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death toll to 8,911 and the number of cases to 98,010. Health Minister Olivier Véran says, "We have not reached the end of the ascent of this epidemic." (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
07
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; Afghan peace process A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's re

War in Afghanistan; Afghan peace process A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners. The Taliban also announces it could increase violence against government forces. In response, the government asks the Taliban not to "sabotage the process". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 7, 2020
Apr
07
Politics / Government

A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners.

A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners. The Taliban also announces it could increase violence against government forces. In response, the government asks the Taliban not to "sabotage the process". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 7, 2020
Apr
09
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "co

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands an apology. He has accused Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of "waging a months-long campaign against him, including death threats and racist abuse." (ABC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Politics / Government

Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands a

Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands an apology. He has accused Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of "waging a months-long campaign against him, including death threats and racist abuse." (ABC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
11
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Sudan's Health Minister Akram Ali Altom says that his country urgently needs US$120 million to combat the COVID-19 pand

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Sudan's Health Minister Akram Ali Altom says that his country urgently needs US$120 million to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. While the country has registered relatively few cases and two deaths, Altom says that if it spreads, the country is not prepared to face it. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 11, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jamm

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-19 in Somalia. The state minister recently travelled back from the United Kingdom. (Middle East Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is released from hospital after days in intensive care.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is released from hospital after days in intensive care. (Orlando Sentinel) The Department of Health and Social Care reports 737 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the UK's death toll to 10,612. The UK becomes the fourth country in Europe, after Italy, Spain and France, to surpass 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
14
Politics / Government

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S.

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S. President Donald Trump announces the United States is suspending funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) pending an investigation of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its relationship with China. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India, 2020 coronavirus lockdown in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends India's nationwide lockdown until

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India, 2020 coronavirus lockdown in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends India's nationwide lockdown until May 3. (Al Jazeera) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippine Department of Health initiates a nationwide "mass" testing program, but prioritizes the critically ill and vulnerable. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fires Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta amid di

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fires Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta amid disagreements over the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. He is replaced by Nelson Teich. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 16, 2020
Apr
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government extends the country's lockdown for at least another three weeks.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government extends the country's lockdown for at least another three weeks. (BBC News) The COVID-19 critical care NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham is opened inside the National Exhibition Centre in Solihull, England. It can treat up to 4,000 COVID-19 patients. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 2,866 new confirmed cases and 315 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing Germany's death toll to 3,569 and 130,450 total cases. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 16, 2020
Apr
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government extends the country's lockdown for at least another three weeks.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government extends the country's lockdown for at least another three weeks. (BBC News) The COVID-19 critical care NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham is opened inside the National Exhibition Centre in Solihull, England. It can treat up to 4,000 COVID-19 patients. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 16, 2020
Apr
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigerian Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari dies from COVID-19 in Lagos.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigerian Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari dies from COVID-19 in Lagos. Kyari is the highest profile person to die from the virus in Nigeria so far. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports 493 total cases and 17 deaths from COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 17, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a yea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a year of political deadlock. As part of the deal, Netanyahu will hold onto his position for 18 more months, with Gantz replacing him afterwards. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity gover

Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a year of political deadlock. As part of the deal, Netanyahu will hold onto his position for 18 more months, with Gantz replacing him afterwards. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the country will ease its lockdown on Ap

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the country will ease its lockdown on April 27 if progress is maintained. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Schools in Belarus reopen, but authorities say that parents are allowed to keep their children at home despite lifting of restrictions. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reopens shops, but Chancellor Angela Merkel warns of a second coronavirus wave in the country. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Spanish government reaches a deal with Spanish association football league La Liga for

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Spanish government reaches a deal with Spanish association football league La Liga for teams to return to practice. (Time) COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China The Wuhan Zall football team returns to Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, after their lockdown restrictions have been lifted. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
23
Politics / Government

2020 Kiribati parliamentary election Results show that four women win seats in the parliament and that most ministers of the current government keep their seats

2020 Kiribati parliamentary election Results show that four women win seats in the parliament and that most ministers of the current government keep their seats, including President Taneti Mamau. However, it is too early to say whether he would be his party's nomination for President again. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 23, 2020
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