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Jun
08
Politics / Government

2019–20 Western Libya campaign, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces enter the Libyan National Army-held city

2019–20 Western Libya campaign, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces enter the Libyan National Army-held city of Sirte and capture two districts. (Anadolu Agency) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) says it has received "numerous" reports of looting and destruction of public and private property in the town of Tarhuna, which was recently captured by GNA forces. Videos uploaded to social media appear to show GNA fighters torching the homes of families accused of supporting Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2020
Jun
08
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya campaign, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces enter the Libyan

Second Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya campaign, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces enter the Libyan National Army-held city of Sirte and capture two districts. (Anadolu Agency) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) says it has received "numerous" reports of looting and destruction of public and private property in the town of Tarhuna, which was recently captured by GNA forces. Videos uploaded to social media appear to show GNA fighters torching the homes of families accused of supporting Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2020
Jun
08
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa Most schools in South Africa re-open after Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that efforts to contain the virus allowed 9

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa Most schools in South Africa re-open after Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that efforts to contain the virus allowed 95% of schools to return to classes. South Africa has recorded nearly 50,000 cases and almost 1,000 deaths. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2020
Jun
12
Politics / Government

2019–20 Western Libya campaign Eight mass graves containing hundreds of bodies are discovered in western Libya, most of them in the town of Tarhuna.

2019–20 Western Libya campaign Eight mass graves containing hundreds of bodies are discovered in western Libya, most of them in the town of Tarhuna. The Government of National Accord (GNA) says the remains are of captured GNA fighters and civilians, apparent evidence of war crimes. (Al Jazeera)

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

Second Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya campaign Eight mass graves containing hundreds of bodies are discovered in western Libya, most of them in the town

Second Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya campaign Eight mass graves containing hundreds of bodies are discovered in western Libya, most of them in the town of Tarhuna. The Government of National Accord (GNA) says the remains are of captured GNA fighters and civilians, apparent evidence of war crimes. (Al Jazeera)

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

On the 122nd anniversary of the Philippines's independence from Spain, more than a thousand protestors march at the main campus of the University of the Philipp

On the 122nd anniversary of the Philippines's independence from Spain, more than a thousand protestors march at the main campus of the University of the Philippines in Manila to protest a controversial anti-terrorism bill introduced by President Rodrigo Duterte. (Reuters)

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

Afghan peace process; Taliban insurgency; June 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Interior Ministry accuses the Taliban of killing or wounding more than 400 Afghan se

Afghan peace process; Taliban insurgency; June 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Interior Ministry accuses the Taliban of killing or wounding more than 400 Afghan security forces personnel in the last week and said the insurgent group had increased attacks ahead of expected peace talks. He also accused them of attacking religious scholars to put "psychological pressure" on the government. (AFP via Al Arabiya)

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

The Interior Ministry accuses the Taliban of killing or wounding more than 400 Afghan security forces personnel in the last week and said the insurgent group ha

The Interior Ministry accuses the Taliban of killing or wounding more than 400 Afghan security forces personnel in the last week and said the insurgent group had increased attacks ahead of expected peace talks. He also accused them of attacking religious scholars to put "psychological pressure" on the government. (AFP via Al Arabiya)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt reports the highest daily rise in both active cases and deaths since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt reports the highest daily rise in both active cases and deaths since the start of the pandemic. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana Ghanaian Minister of the Health Kwaku Agyemang-Manu is hospitalized with COVID-19. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2020
Jun
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) tests positive for COVID-19, becoming the 8th member of Congress to do so. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, COVID-19 pandemic in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF warn that 51,000 children could die in West Asia and North Africa due to the disruptive impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2020
Jun
16
Politics / Government

The World Trade Organization rules that the Saudi government violated Qatar’s intellectual property rights by promoting the pirate TV station beoutQ, which aire

The World Trade Organization rules that the Saudi government violated Qatar’s intellectual property rights by promoting the pirate TV station beoutQ, which aired Qatari programs like beIN Sports after Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries cut ties with the Kingdom during the Qatar diplomatic crisis. The Qatari Communications Minister applauds the decision, while Saudi Arabia denies any involvement. (Al Jazeera)

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

2020 United Nations Security Council election Norway and Ireland win seats in the United Nations Security Council, joining new members India and Mexico.

2020 United Nations Security Council election Norway and Ireland win seats in the United Nations Security Council, joining new members India and Mexico. Canada, which was considered a favorite, and had strongly campaigned for a seat for four years on the council, fails to get enough votes. Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he is proud of the campaign but declines to comment on the reasons for their loss. (AP)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández is hospitalized for COVID-19 and is being treated for pneumonia.

COVID-19 pandemic in Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández is hospitalized for COVID-19 and is being treated for pneumonia. Although receiving medicine via an intravenous drip, the president is claimed to be generally in good health, according to a spokesman for the Health Ministry. (Reuters)

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

Actions against memorials in the United Kingdom during the George Floyd protests, Rhodes Must Fall The Oriel College governing body votes to remove a 109-year-o

Actions against memorials in the United Kingdom during the George Floyd protests, Rhodes Must Fall The Oriel College governing body votes to remove a 109-year-old statue of Cecil Rhodes from the college grounds amid anti-racism protests. Campaigners say the statue is a symbol of racism and British imperialism. (BBC News)

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

Norway and Ireland win seats in the United Nations Security Council, joining new members India and Mexico.

Norway and Ireland win seats in the United Nations Security Council, joining new members India and Mexico. Canada, which was considered a favorite, and had strongly campaigned for a seat for four years on the council, fails to get enough votes. Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he is proud of the campaign but declines to comment on the reasons for their loss. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2020
Jun
18
Politics / Government

India–Nepal relations The upper house of Nepal's parliament approves a new map for the country which includes territories controlled by India.

India–Nepal relations The upper house of Nepal's parliament approves a new map for the country which includes territories controlled by India. The map requires the approval of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. India opposes the move, saying that the decision to include Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani is not based on evidence or historical facts. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2020
Jun
18
Politics / Government

The upper house of Nepal's parliament approves a new map for the country which includes territories controlled by India.

The upper house of Nepal's parliament approves a new map for the country which includes territories controlled by India. The map requires the approval of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. India opposes the move, saying that the decision to include Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani is not based on evidence or historical facts. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2020
Jun
18
Politics / Government

2020 United Nations Security Council election After a second round of voting, Kenya defeats Djibouti in becoming a non-permanent member on the United Nations Se

2020 United Nations Security Council election After a second round of voting, Kenya defeats Djibouti in becoming a non-permanent member on the United Nations Security Council starting in 2021. They will join four other newly-elected members, India, Ireland, Norway and Mexico. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2020
Jun
18
Politics / Government

In Germany Matthias Grosse is appointed as president of the national German speed skating association, DESG [de].

In Germany Matthias Grosse is appointed as president of the national German speed skating association, DESG [de]. This is seen by national and international media as very remarkable as controversial person and parter of drug banned speed skater Claudia Pechstein. (Der Spiegel) (De Volkskrant) (Deutschlandfunk)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2020
Jun
20
Politics / Government

2020 Belarusian presidential election Internet access is interrupted and hundreds are detained after mass protests break out in Belarus over the arrest of oppos

2020 Belarusian presidential election Internet access is interrupted and hundreds are detained after mass protests break out in Belarus over the arrest of opposition candidate Viktar Babaryka, including reporters from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its highest toll of cases to date, recording 14,516 cases, reaching a total of 395,047 and 12,948 deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its highest toll of cases to date, recording 14,516 cases, reaching a total of 395,047 and 12,948 deaths. The government in the capital New Delhi orders hospitals to cancel any leave and have workers return to duty immediately. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2020
Jun
21
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War, Egypt–Libya relations The Government of National Accord's Presidential Council says Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's threats t

Second Libyan Civil War, Egypt–Libya relations The Government of National Accord's Presidential Council says Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's threats to take military action in Libya constitutes "a declaration of war" on the country. (The Libya Observer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2020
Jun
21
Politics / Government

Afghan peace process The Afghan government accuses the Taliban of kidnapping about 60 civilians in the last week in the province of Daykundi.

Afghan peace process The Afghan government accuses the Taliban of kidnapping about 60 civilians in the last week in the province of Daykundi. The Taliban deny the accusation and blames the government for civilian casualties during the past week. At least 26 women and children have been freed and elder tribal leaders are mediating for the release of the rest of abductees. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2020
Jun
21
Politics / Government

The Afghan government accuses the Taliban of kidnapping about 60 civilians in the last week in the province of Daykundi.

The Afghan government accuses the Taliban of kidnapping about 60 civilians in the last week in the province of Daykundi. The Taliban deny the accusation and blames the government for civilian casualties during the past week. At least 26 women and children have been freed and elder tribal leaders are mediating for the release of the rest of abductees. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2020
Jun
22
Politics / Government

2020 Kiribati presidential election Citizens in Kiribati head to the polls to elect their President.

2020 Kiribati presidential election Citizens in Kiribati head to the polls to elect their President. The main issue of the election is whether to maintain relations with China or Taiwan. Incumbent Taneti Maamau, who switched recognition from Taiwan to China last year, is facing candidate Banuera Berina who favors re-establishing relations with Taiwan. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2020
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