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Jan
17
Politics / Government

Protesters squat an oil terminal in the eastern Libyan town of Zuwetina at the request of tribal leaders, who claim that the Government of National Accord is us

Protesters squat an oil terminal in the eastern Libyan town of Zuwetina at the request of tribal leaders, who claim that the Government of National Accord is using oil revenue to pay for foreign fighters, a reference to Turkey's sending of troops and arms in support of the GNA. The protesters are swiftly condemned by the state-owned National Oil Corporation. (Reuters)

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

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 protests At a Friday sermon by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his first in eight years, he defends the Revolutio

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 protests At a Friday sermon by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his first in eight years, he defends the Revolutionary Guards’ accidental killing of passengers onboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 and praises Operation Martyr Soleimani for giving a “slap on the face” to the United States. His sermon comes as public anger mounts against the government for their handling of Flight 752. (Al Jazeera)

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

Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk submits his resignation after an audio clip of him allegedly criticizing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s economic poli

Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk submits his resignation after an audio clip of him allegedly criticizing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s economic policies was leaked earlier this week. Zelensky subsequently announces that Honcharuk is allowed to keep his position. (Reuters)

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

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Afghan presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi says that the government rejects the proposed "reduction in violence" by the Taliban

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Afghan presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi says that the government rejects the proposed "reduction in violence" by the Taliban as an "ambiguous term with no legal or military parameters". On Friday, the Taliban proposed a ten-day truce and to hold follow-up discussions with Afghan government officials. (Al Jazeera)

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

Afghan presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi says that the government rejects the proposed "reduction in violence" by the Taliban as an "ambiguous term with no l

Afghan presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi says that the government rejects the proposed "reduction in violence" by the Taliban as an "ambiguous term with no legal or military parameters". On Friday, the Taliban proposed a ten-day truce and to hold follow-up discussions with Afghan government officials. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 18, 2020
Jan
19
Politics / Government

India–Malaysia relations Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal states when he attends the World Economic Forum next week, he will not meet with his Malaysian count

India–Malaysia relations Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal states when he attends the World Economic Forum next week, he will not meet with his Malaysian counterpart Darell Leiking to discuss India's tightening of palm oil imports from his country. India tightened imports from Malaysia last week in response to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's criticisms of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and the Citizenship Amendment Act. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2020
Jan
19
Politics / Government

Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal states when he attends the World Economic Forum next week, he will not meet with his Malaysian counterpart Darell Leiking to

Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal states when he attends the World Economic Forum next week, he will not meet with his Malaysian counterpart Darell Leiking to discuss India's tightening of palm oil imports from his country. India tightened imports from Malaysia last week in response to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's criticisms of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and the Citizenship Amendment Act. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2020
Jan
23
Politics / Government

Syrian Civil War and Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020) The Russian Ministry of Defence says that hundreds of rebels stormed Syrian Army po

Syrian Civil War and Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020) The Russian Ministry of Defence says that hundreds of rebels stormed Syrian Army positions in Idlib Governorate, the ensuing fighting left 50 rebels dead and 90 wounded while government forces reported 40 dead and 80 wounded. A military source cited by Syrian state news agency SANA says the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists used various weapons such as car bombs, under an "intensive fire cover". (Reuters via Al Arabiya) (SANA) (BBC News)

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

The Russian Ministry of Defence says that hundreds of rebels stormed Syrian Army positions in Idlib Governorate, the ensuing fighting left 50 rebels dead and 90

The Russian Ministry of Defence says that hundreds of rebels stormed Syrian Army positions in Idlib Governorate, the ensuing fighting left 50 rebels dead and 90 wounded while government forces reported 40 dead and 80 wounded. A military source cited by Syrian state news agency SANA says the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists used various weapons such as car bombs, under an "intensive fire cover". (Reuters via Al Arabiya) (SANA) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2020
Jan
24
Politics / Government

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations Responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's comments that Iran is "open to dialogue with its neighbors", Saudi Arabia's Ade

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations Responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's comments that Iran is "open to dialogue with its neighbors", Saudi Arabia's Adel al-Jubeir blames Iran for recent tensions in the Middle East and for attacks on ships and oil facilities; which Iran denies. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2020
Jan
24
Politics / Government

Responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's comments that Iran is "open to dialogue with its neighbors", Saudi Arabia's Adel al-Jubeir blames Iran for

Responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's comments that Iran is "open to dialogue with its neighbors", Saudi Arabia's Adel al-Jubeir blames Iran for recent tensions in the Middle East and for attacks on ships and oil facilities; which Iran denies. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2020
Jan
27
Politics / Government

2019–20 Lebanese protests The Lebanese government votes 49–13, with eight abstentions and the rest boycotting, to pass the government budget in the midst of esc

2019–20 Lebanese protests The Lebanese government votes 49–13, with eight abstentions and the rest boycotting, to pass the government budget in the midst of escalating protests. The budget projects a deficit of six percent, with no new taxes and most of the cuts going to the state utility company Électricité du Liban. Economists criticize the bill for failing to address the issues that caused the protests. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 27, 2020
Jan
27
Politics / Government

The Lebanese government votes 49–13, with eight abstentions and the rest boycotting, to pass the government budget in the midst of escalating protests.

The Lebanese government votes 49–13, with eight abstentions and the rest boycotting, to pass the government budget in the midst of escalating protests. The budget projects a deficit of six percent, with no new taxes and most of the cuts going to the state utility company Électricité du Liban. Economists criticize the bill for failing to address the issues that caused the protests. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 27, 2020
Jan
28
Politics / Government

Palau's President Thomas Remengesau Jr.

Palau's President Thomas Remengesau Jr. bans chartered flights from China and suspends charter flights from Macau and Hong Kong until further notice. Remengesau is set to issue an executive order to that effect after a meeting with the National Emergency Committee. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2020
Jan
28
Politics / Government

Investigations involving Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu withdraws a request for immunity to the Knesset.

Investigations involving Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu withdraws a request for immunity to the Knesset. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit formally indicts Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases of suspected corruption. (Vox)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

Brexit The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament.

Brexit The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament. MEP and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage applauds its passage by saying "we'd be better off out", while UK Labour MEP Judith Kirton-Darling tearfully states it "attacks the very foundation of our identity". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament.

The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament. MEP and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage applauds its passage by saying "we'd be better off out", while UK Labour MEP Judith Kirton-Darling tearfully states it "attacks the very foundation of our identity". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm.

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm. Arriva says it "understood the government's decision", but blames problems on "external factors" such as rail infrastructure. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Syrian Army shelling kills Turkish military personnel in Idlib Governorate, prompting retaliation by Turkish forces.

Syrian Army shelling kills Turkish military personnel in Idlib Governorate, prompting retaliation by Turkish forces. A pro-opposition war monitor says the Turkish retaliation killed 13 Syrian soldiers, which Syria denies. The Russian Ministry of Defence says Turkey moved troops "inside the de-escalation zone [...] without notifying the Russian side". Turkish President Erdoğan says the Syrian shelling killed five Turkish soldiers and three civilian personnel, with nine others injured, and that the Russians "need to stand aside". (AP News) (SANA) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump Closing statements are delivered before the United States Senate.

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump Closing statements are delivered before the United States Senate. (The New York Times) Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate domestic political rivals. Senator Manchin is considered friendly with the White House. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Post-Brexit, United Kingdom–European Union relations European Union negotiator Michel Barnier says a future trade deal is possible only if the United Kingdom "a

Post-Brexit, United Kingdom–European Union relations European Union negotiator Michel Barnier says a future trade deal is possible only if the United Kingdom "abides by EU standards". British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK would not be bound by EU rules in any post-Brexit agreement. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
04
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Turkey will not allow Syria's military to gain more ground in the rebel-held Idlib Governorate, as the Syrian Army c

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Turkey will not allow Syria's military to gain more ground in the rebel-held Idlib Governorate, as the Syrian Army captures several more villages near the city of Saraqib. Turkish officials say intermittent clashes between Turkish and Syrian troops have continued since Monday. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020
Feb
05
Politics / Government

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump The United States Senate votes on whether to acquit U.S.

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump The United States Senate votes on whether to acquit U.S. President Donald Trump. By a vote of 52–48 almost entirely along party lines, the Republican-majority Senate acquits Trump on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, and acquits him on the second charge, obstruction of Congress, in a separate 53–47 vote. Utah Senator Mitt Romney casts the sole Republican guilty vote, against party lines, on the first article. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 5, 2020
Feb
05
Politics / Government

The United States Senate votes on whether to acquit U.S.

The United States Senate votes on whether to acquit U.S. President Donald Trump. By a vote of 52–48 almost entirely along party lines, the Republican-majority Senate acquits Trump on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, and acquits him on the second charge, obstruction of Congress, in a separate 53–47 vote. Utah Senator Mitt Romney casts the sole Republican guilty vote, against party lines, on the first article. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 5, 2020
Feb
06
Politics / Government

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons a further 6,000 prisoners after doing the same to another 3,000 two days ago.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons a further 6,000 prisoners after doing the same to another 3,000 two days ago. The mass pardons this week follow an offer of dialogue with the protesters, the release of detainees arrested at demonstrations, the formation of a committee to amend the constitution and meetings with opposition figures. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2020
Feb
09
Politics / Government

2020 Azerbaijani parliamentary election Azerbaijan holds a snap election after President Ilham Aliyev dissolved the National Assembly last December.

2020 Azerbaijani parliamentary election Azerbaijan holds a snap election after President Ilham Aliyev dissolved the National Assembly last December. The opposition accuses Aliyev of limiting their ability to campaign, and calls for boycotts against the election. (Reuters) (France24)

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

2020 Irish general election Counting of the first preference votes show Sinn Féin leading with 24.1% of the vote, ahead of ruling party Fine Gael and main oppos

2020 Irish general election Counting of the first preference votes show Sinn Féin leading with 24.1% of the vote, ahead of ruling party Fine Gael and main opposition party Fianna Fáil, each with 22.1%. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald claims victory, declaring that Ireland "is no longer a two-party system", and hopes to form a coalition government. (The Guardian)

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

Counting of the first preference votes show Sinn Féin leading with 24.1% of the vote, ahead of ruling party Fine Gael and main opposition party Fianna Fáil, eac

Counting of the first preference votes show Sinn Féin leading with 24.1% of the vote, ahead of ruling party Fine Gael and main opposition party Fianna Fáil, each with 22.1%. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald claims victory, declaring that Ireland "is no longer a two-party system", and hopes to form a coalition government. (The Guardian)

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

2020 Swiss referendums, LGBT rights in Switzerland Swiss voters head to the polls to vote on a proposal to mandate quotas for affordable housing in new resident

2020 Swiss referendums, LGBT rights in Switzerland Swiss voters head to the polls to vote on a proposal to mandate quotas for affordable housing in new residential development projects, and whether to criminalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (BBC News) (Irish Times) The proposal to mandate quotas is rejected, the proposal to criminalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation passes. (BBC News)

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

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary Registered Democrats and independents in the U.S.

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary Registered Democrats and independents in the U.S. state of New Hampshire vote in the first official Democratic presidential primary of the election year. It comes after the controversial Iowa caucuses that occurred a week earlier. (CBS News) Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders narrowly defeats former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg to win the primary. (Vox) Entrepreneur Andrew Yang suspends his presidential campaign. (PBS) Colorado Senator Michael Bennet suspends his presidential campaign. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 11, 2020
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