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Sep
07
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Somali Civil War Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S.

Somali Civil War Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S. officer seriously wounded when a car bomb explodes outside a special force base in an attack in the country's south, in a village some 60 km (around 40 miles) from the port city of Kismayo. Jihadist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility, saying it "killed U.S. personnel". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
07
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks An explosion occurs in Zhari District, Kandahar, when a motorcycle hits a mine.

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks An explosion occurs in Zhari District, Kandahar, when a motorcycle hits a mine. One person is killed and another injured. (Tolo News) During clashes between the Taliban and security forces in Faryab, 22 militants are killed and 24 others are injured. (Tolo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
10
War / Conflict / Security

Second Saudi–Yemeni War The Houthis say that they attacked an "important target" in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, using a ballistic missile and drones.

Second Saudi–Yemeni War The Houthis say that they attacked an "important target" in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, using a ballistic missile and drones. A spokesman for the movement confirmed the attack without explaining, while there was no comment from the Saudi side. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
War / Conflict / Security

2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres Allied Democratic Forces militants attack a village in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 35 peopl

2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres Allied Democratic Forces militants attack a village in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 35 people. It is the second attack in the town in two days. The terrorists assaulted civilians with knives and firearms and destroyed the village. (France24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
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COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its single largest increase in a day, recording 95,735 new infections.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its single largest increase in a day, recording 95,735 new infections. The Health Ministry also reported 1,172 deaths in the past 24 hours. The ministry says the increase is due to a surge in testing as experts warn that the virus is spreading to towns and villages. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,861 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to 207,203. This is a single-day record high since the pandemic began in the country. (detikNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
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COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its single largest increase in a day, recording 95,735 new infections.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports its single largest increase in a day, recording 95,735 new infections. The Health Ministry also reported 1,172 deaths in the past 24 hours. The ministry says the increase is due to a surge in testing as experts warn that the virus is spreading to towns and villages. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
War / Conflict / Security

Kivu conflict 2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres Allied Democratic Forces militants attack a village in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, ki

Kivu conflict 2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres Allied Democratic Forces militants attack a village in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 35 people. It is the second attack in the town in two days. The terrorists assaulted civilians with knives and firearms and destroyed the village. (France24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
12
War / Conflict / Security

Second Libyan Civil War The United States embassy in Libya reports that the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, has committed itself to end

Second Libyan Civil War The United States embassy in Libya reports that the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, has committed itself to end months-long blockade of oil facilities, saying that "the LNA had conveyed personal commitment from General Haftar to allow the full reopening of the energy sector no later than September 12". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 12, 2020
Sep
13
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Hurricane Sally Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sust

Hurricane Sally Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h). Flood watches are still in effect in Florida's west coast, including Tampa. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
13
War / Conflict / Security

Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 5

Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h). Flood watches are still in effect in Florida's west coast, including Tampa. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
13
War / Conflict / Security

A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Army to halt hostilities in nor

A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Army to halt hostilities in northern Rakhine State and southern Chin State due to the "heavy toll" the fighting is having on the civilian population. (The Star Malaysia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
13
War / Conflict / Security

Internal conflict in Myanmar A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Ar

Internal conflict in Myanmar A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Army to halt hostilities in northern Rakhine State and southern Chin State due to the "heavy toll" the fighting is having on the civilian population. (The Star Malaysia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
14
War / Conflict / Security

Second Libyan Civil War The Tobruk-based House of Representatives resigns amid violent protests in eastern Libya over deteriorating living conditions and corrup

Second Libyan Civil War The Tobruk-based House of Representatives resigns amid violent protests in eastern Libya over deteriorating living conditions and corruption. A spokesman for Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is the de facto leader of eastern Libya, says the administration supports peaceful protests but would not allow "terrorists and the Muslim Brotherhood" to hijack them. (BBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2020
Sep
17
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills 32 members of the security forces and two civilians, and injures another 17 security for

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban kills 32 members of the security forces and two civilians, and injures another 17 security forces, in four attacks across Afghanistan. At least 84 Taliban militants also died in the attacks. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

A rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane), with winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), kills three people as it passes over Greece heading toward the island

A rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane), with winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), kills three people as it passes over Greece heading toward the island of Crete. About 5,000 homes in Karditsa, Greece, were affected by flooding and heavy winds. One person is still reported missing. (BBC) (Greek City Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

Cyclone Ianos A rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane), with winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), kills three people as it passes over Greece heading tow

Cyclone Ianos A rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane), with winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), kills three people as it passes over Greece heading toward the island of Crete. About 5,000 homes in Karditsa, Greece, were affected by flooding and heavy winds. One person is still reported missing. (BBC) (Greek City Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force.

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force. He also warns that the United States "is prepared to use our domestic authorities to impose consequences" for other countries that do not enforce the sanctions. Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia oppose the snapback sanctions. (The New York Times) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
19
War / Conflict / Security

United States sanctions against Iran The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force.

United States sanctions against Iran The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran as no longer in force. He also warns that the United States "is prepared to use our domestic authorities to impose consequences" for other countries that do not enforce the sanctions. Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia oppose the snapback sanctions. (The New York Times) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
21
War / Conflict / Security

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for caution", days after the gulf kingdom signed a U.S.-backed deal with Israel. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Spe

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so.

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear progra

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activities, create its terrorist networks, and use terrorism", adding that it produces nothing but "chaos, extremism, and sectarianism". An Iranian official rebuffs the accusations as "baseless". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activiti

King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activities, create its terrorist networks, and use terrorism", adding that it produces nothing but "chaos, extremism, and sectarianism". An Iranian official rebuffs the accusations as "baseless". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
24
War / Conflict / Security

Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively.

Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively. He is found not guilty of the murder of Sarah Spiers in 1996, and her body has never been found. Edwards is slated to be sentenced on December 23. (9NEWS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
War / Conflict / Security

Claremont serial killings Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997,

Claremont serial killings Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively. He is found not guilty of the murder of Sarah Spiers in 1996, and her body has never been found. Edwards is slated to be sentenced on December 23. (9NEWS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
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