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Oct
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The Spanish government orders a partial lockdown in Madrid and surrounding areas badly affected by COVID-19 after a

COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The Spanish government orders a partial lockdown in Madrid and surrounding areas badly affected by COVID-19 after a rise in cases. Under the new restrictions, residents will not be allowed to leave the area unless they have to make an essential journey. However, Madrid's regional government says that the lockdown is not legally valid. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during the Labor Day fires in the state tests positive for COVID-19. (Fox13news) (CNN) President Donald Trump confirms that top aide Hope Hicks has tested positive for coronavirus and says he and First Lady Melania Trump will begin their "quarantine process" while waiting for their own test results. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
01
Politics / Government

The Spanish government orders a partial lockdown in Madrid and surrounding areas badly affected by COVID-19 after a rise in cases.

The Spanish government orders a partial lockdown in Madrid and surrounding areas badly affected by COVID-19 after a rise in cases. Under the new restrictions, residents will not be allowed to leave the area unless they have to make an essential journey. However, Madrid's regional government says that the lockdown is not legally valid. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Belarus–European Union relations, European Union–Turkey relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The Europea

Belarus–European Union relations, European Union–Turkey relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The European Council agrees on sanctions against Belarus. Opposition by Cyprus is lifted by also agreeing on a warning to Turkey. (Reuters) (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Islam in France President Emmanuel Macron announces a crackdown on "Islamist separatism" in Muslim communities in France, saying a bill tackling Islamist separa

Islam in France President Emmanuel Macron announces a crackdown on "Islamist separatism" in Muslim communities in France, saying a bill tackling Islamist separatism would be sent to parliament early next year. Among the measures, will include a ban on foreign imams, restrictions on home schooling, and the creation of an "Institute of Islamology" to tackle Islamic fundamentalism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

President Emmanuel Macron announces a crackdown on "Islamist separatism" in Muslim communities in France, saying a bill tackling Islamist separatism would be se

President Emmanuel Macron announces a crackdown on "Islamist separatism" in Muslim communities in France, saying a bill tackling Islamist separatism would be sent to parliament early next year. Among the measures, will include a ban on foreign imams, restrictions on home schooling, and the creation of an "Institute of Islamology" to tackle Islamic fundamentalism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Cambodia–United States relations The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, w

Cambodia–United States relations The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese military and economic pressure on the country. The Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Cambodian government appears to have razed the building last month. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Spain COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Mad

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Spain COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Madrid, ordered by the Ministry of Health, begins for two weeks. President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso takes legal action against the resolution. (ABC Australia) (El País) COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia reports 238 new cases, an all-time daily high. (RTVSLO)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Madrid, ordered by the Ministry

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Madrid, ordered by the Ministry of Health, begins for two weeks. President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso takes legal action against the resolution. (ABC Australia) (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Madrid, ordered by the Ministry of Health, begins for two

COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid The perimeter confinement of Europe's worst hot spot, in Madrid, ordered by the Ministry of Health, begins for two weeks. President of the Community of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso takes legal action against the resolution. (ABC Australia) (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. White House COVID-19 outbreak President Donald Trump announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine. (BBC News) On the advice of his physician and "out of an abundance of caution", Trump is flown to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (BBC News) Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tests positive for COVID-19, hours after President Trump revealed that he tested positive. (Detroit Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese m

The Pentagon says it is "concerned" about reports that Cambodia has demolished a U.S.-funded facility at the Ream Naval Base, which could be linked to Chinese military and economic pressure on the country. The Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Cambodian government appears to have razed the building last month. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern finalise plans for a trans-Tasman "travel bubble".

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern finalise plans for a trans-Tasman "travel bubble". Australia will permit the entry of travellers from New Zealand into New South Wales and the Northern Territory if they have stayed in New Zealand for at least two weeks effective October 16. New Zealand, however, has not reciprocated any lifting of travel restrictions for Australian travellers. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Australia–New Zealand relations Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Australia–New Zealand relations Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern finalise plans for a trans-Tasman "travel bubble". Australia will permit the entry of travellers from New Zealand into New South Wales and the Northern Territory if they have stayed in New Zealand for at least two weeks effective October 16. New Zealand, however, has not reciprocated any lifting of travel restrictions for Australian travellers. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020
Oct
03
Politics / Government

War in Darfur The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict.

War in Darfur The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace deal with the main rebel groups fighting in the conflict. The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, which had refused to engage in previous talks, joined this time. The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Donald Booth, hails the deal as a "historic achievement". (Reuters)

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

Azerbaijan says its troops have captured Suqovuşan (Madaghis), Talış, Mehdili, Aşağı Maralyan, Şəybəy, Quycaq and Aşağı Əbdürrəhmanlı following clashes with Arm

Azerbaijan says its troops have captured Suqovuşan (Madaghis), Talış, Mehdili, Aşağı Maralyan, Şəybəy, Quycaq and Aşağı Əbdürrəhmanlı following clashes with Armenian and Artsakh forces. President Ilham Aliyev tweets "Madagiz is ours. Karabakh is Azerbaijan!". (APA)

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

White House COVID-19 outbreak U.S.

White House COVID-19 outbreak U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin tests positive for COVID-19, joining U.S. Senators Thom Tillis from North Carolina and Mike Lee from Utah as high-profile politicians infected with COVID-19 who attended recent events with President Donald Trump. (CNN) Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also tests positive for COVID-19 and checks himself into the Morristown Medical Center. (Reuters) (Bloomberg.com)

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

The Artsakh capital Stepanakert is struck with MLRS missiles resulting in heavy casualties and leaving the city without power.

The Artsakh capital Stepanakert is struck with MLRS missiles resulting in heavy casualties and leaving the city without power. Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan warns major cities in Azerbaijan are now "legitimate targets of the defence army" following the strikes on Stepanakert. (Eurasianet) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
04
Politics / Government

The Presidents of Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands issue a statement threatening to leave the Pacific Islands

The Presidents of Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands issue a statement threatening to leave the Pacific Islands Forum if their nominee is not chosen as Secretary-General. Micronesian President David W. Panuelo says the issue is "non-negotiable". (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
04
Politics / Government

Azerbaijan's second-largest city Ganja is shelled by Artsakh forces, destroying several buildings and killing at least one civilian.

Azerbaijan's second-largest city Ganja is shelled by Artsakh forces, destroying several buildings and killing at least one civilian. Ganja International Airport is also bombed. Azerbaijani Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov says it is a "clearly provocative" move that was "expanding the conflict". (BBC News)

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

Animal welfare and rights in Israel The government announces it will ban the animal fur trade, becoming the first country to do so.

Animal welfare and rights in Israel The government announces it will ban the animal fur trade, becoming the first country to do so. Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel says "Utilising the skin and fur of wildlife for the fashion industry is immoral". Anyone found selling or buying fur after the ban, with the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews, will face a fine of up to €18,500 or a year in prison. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in France The government places Paris and its Île-de-France region on maximum alert following a surge of infection rates, prompting Île-de-Fra

COVID-19 pandemic in France The government places Paris and its Île-de-France region on maximum alert following a surge of infection rates, prompting Île-de-France to shut down all bars, gymnasiums, and swimming pools completely and all festive gatherings in establishments are banned from being open to the public effective tomorrow. The restrictions will last two weeks, but restaurants will remain open with strict health protocols. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The Health Ministry reported a record jump of 2,789 deaths and 28,115 cases in Mexico, far surpassing the previous record of 1,092 d

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The Health Ministry reported a record jump of 2,789 deaths and 28,115 cases in Mexico, far surpassing the previous record of 1,092 deaths and 9,556 cases. The government said the record was due to a change of methodology which includes additional cases that were not reported from June. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The regional government of Castilla y León announce to confine the cities of León and Palencia given the rising number of infections

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The regional government of Castilla y León announce to confine the cities of León and Palencia given the rising number of infections detected there over the last 14 days. The measure, which will take effect tomorrow, will include closing times for establishments at 11:00 p.m. local time with the last customer permitted to enter an hour earlier, and capacity in bars and restaurants limited to 50% indoors and 60% outdoor in a similar move that was implemented in Madrid. (El Pais in English)

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

The government announces it will ban the animal fur trade, becoming the first country to do so.

The government announces it will ban the animal fur trade, becoming the first country to do so. Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel says "Utilising the skin and fur of wildlife for the fashion industry is immoral". Anyone found selling or buying fur after the ban, with the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews, will face a fine of up to €18,500 or a year in prison. (BBC News)

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

The government places Paris and its Île-de-France region on maximum alert following a surge of infection rates, prompting Île-de-France to shut down all bars, g

The government places Paris and its Île-de-France region on maximum alert following a surge of infection rates, prompting Île-de-France to shut down all bars, gymnasiums, and swimming pools completely and all festive gatherings in establishments are banned from being open to the public effective tomorrow. The restrictions will last two weeks, but restaurants will remain open with strict health protocols. (BBC News)

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

The Health Ministry reported a record jump of 2,789 deaths and 28,115 cases in Mexico, far surpassing the previous record of 1,092 deaths and 9,556 cases.

The Health Ministry reported a record jump of 2,789 deaths and 28,115 cases in Mexico, far surpassing the previous record of 1,092 deaths and 9,556 cases. The government said the record was due to a change of methodology which includes additional cases that were not reported from June. (Reuters)

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

The regional government of Castilla y León announce to confine the cities of León and Palencia given the rising number of infections detected there over the las

The regional government of Castilla y León announce to confine the cities of León and Palencia given the rising number of infections detected there over the last 14 days. The measure, which will take effect tomorrow, will include closing times for establishments at 11:00 p.m. local time with the last customer permitted to enter an hour earlier, and capacity in bars and restaurants limited to 50% indoors and 60% outdoor in a similar move that was implemented in Madrid. (El Pais in English)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces that he will undergo a two-week home quarantine, after Minister in the Prime Minister's

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces that he will undergo a two-week home quarantine, after Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, who attended a National Security meeting he chaired on Saturday, tested positive for COVID-19. (CNA) Malaysia reports 432 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record of daily infections since the beginning of the outbreak. (Reuters)

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

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces that he will undergo a two-week home quarantine, after Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Zulkifli Mohamad Al

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces that he will undergo a two-week home quarantine, after Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, who attended a National Security meeting he chaired on Saturday, tested positive for COVID-19. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
07
Politics / Government

Foreign Minister of Northern Cyprus Kudret Özersay resigns in protest of Prime Minister Ersin Tatar's decision to re-open Varosha, a Greek Cypriot-majority reso

Foreign Minister of Northern Cyprus Kudret Özersay resigns in protest of Prime Minister Ersin Tatar's decision to re-open Varosha, a Greek Cypriot-majority resort town that was abandoned after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, days before the presidential election. He also pulled the People's Party out of the ruling coalition late yesterday in light of the announcement. (The New Arab)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra The Andorran government orders all bars in the Principality to close and only offer food at home, and restricts the hours of restau

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra The Andorran government orders all bars in the Principality to close and only offer food at home, and restricts the hours of restaurants between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time, and between 7 p.m. and midnight local time. (El Periòdic)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium The regional government in Brussels declares that bars and cafes in the city will be forced to close for a month effective tomorrow

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium The regional government in Brussels declares that bars and cafes in the city will be forced to close for a month effective tomorrow, even if they only sell tea or coffee, after the Belgian capital overtook Paris in terms of infections per inhabitant. (Swiss Info)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities reported 18,746 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, a new all-time daily high since the beginning of the outb

COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities reported 18,746 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, a new all-time daily high since the beginning of the outbreak, taking the nationwide total at 653,509. President Emmanuel Macron responded to that record cases by saying there will be a new restrictions to curb spread of the virus. (France 24)

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

French health authorities reported 18,746 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, a new all-time daily high since the beginning of the outbreak, taking the nationwide

French health authorities reported 18,746 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, a new all-time daily high since the beginning of the outbreak, taking the nationwide total at 653,509. President Emmanuel Macron responded to that record cases by saying there will be a new restrictions to curb spread of the virus. (France 24)

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

The regional government in Brussels declares that bars and cafes in the city will be forced to close for a month effective tomorrow, even if they only sell tea

The regional government in Brussels declares that bars and cafes in the city will be forced to close for a month effective tomorrow, even if they only sell tea or coffee, after the Belgian capital overtook Paris in terms of infections per inhabitant. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020
Oct
08
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France The government imposes tighter restrictions in Lyon, Lille, Grenoble, and Saint-Étienne.

COVID-19 pandemic in France The government imposes tighter restrictions in Lyon, Lille, Grenoble, and Saint-Étienne. These four cities with high infection rates will become maximum alert zones effective October 10, and bars, gymnasiums, and cafés will have to close in similar measures imposed in Paris and Marseille. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to da

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, putting pressure on the government to impose new restrictions in the country. (U.S. News and World Report)

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

The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, pu

The number of confirmed cases in the Netherlands jumps by a record of more than 5,800 in the past 24 hours, according to data released by health authorities, putting pressure on the government to impose new restrictions in the country. (U.S. News and World Report)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 4,058 new cases in Germany in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The Robert Koch Institute reports 4,058 new cases in Germany in the past 24 hours. It is the biggest number of reported cases in a single day since April, which health minister Jens Spahn described as "alarming" and blames young people for failure to observe social distancing. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020
Oct
09
Politics / Government

2020 Kyrgyzstani protests President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declares a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek and deploys the country's armed forces across the c

2020 Kyrgyzstani protests President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declares a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek and deploys the country's armed forces across the city following serious political unrest that came after the now-overturned 2020 elections. (CNN) Jeenbekov says that he is ready to resign once a new cabinet is approved. (Financial Times) (Nagaland Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
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