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18
Major Trends

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown across the state beginning at midnight due to a growing number of COVID-

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown across the state beginning at midnight due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Adelaide. Unlike previous lockdowns in Australia, outside exercise and takeaway food will be prohibited. The lockdown will be followed by eight days of "lesser restrictions". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 18, 2020
Nov
18
Health / Disasters

Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her

Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her new mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Other members of the Michigan Republicans, including high-ranking members of the Michigan House, criticize the resolution. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 18, 2020
Nov
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, COVID-19 pandemic in Albania The Greek government announces a closure of its border crossing with Albania in Krystallopigi beginnin

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, COVID-19 pandemic in Albania The Greek government announces a closure of its border crossing with Albania in Krystallopigi beginning tomorrow morning and will also test all people entering the country through its land borders as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. (Ekathimerini)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a new single-day record of 534 new cases and raise its virus alert in the prefecture to the

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a new single-day record of 534 new cases and raise its virus alert in the prefecture to the highest of four levels for the first time since September, indicating that "infections are spreading". (Bloomberg) Japan reports a record 2,388 new cases, according to official figures. It comes as the country is on "maximum alert" and many prefectures such as Osaka, Aichi, and Hokkaido report record numbers of new cases. (The Straits Times) (Nippon.com)

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

Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray Region's capita

Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray Region's capital Mekelle. There are conflicting reports of the status of Axum, with both sides claiming to control the town. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael says his forces will never surrender and calls on all Tigrayans, including children, to mobilize and take up arms. (BBC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to the public, revealing that 39 civilians and prisoners had been kille

The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to the public, revealing that 39 civilians and prisoners had been killed unlawfully by special forces since 2001. Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell issues an apology to the Afghan people and promises significant reform. (The Guardian)

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

Tigray conflict Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray

Tigray conflict Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray Region's capital Mekelle. There are conflicting reports of the status of Axum, with both sides claiming to control the town. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael says his forces will never surrender and calls on all Tigrayans, including children, to mobilize and take up arms. (BBC News) (Reuters) Thousands of more people flee into Sudan from Ethiopia's Tigray Region, according to international aid workers. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan, Australian involvement in the War in Afghanistan The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to

War in Afghanistan, Australian involvement in the War in Afghanistan The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to the public, revealing that 39 civilians and prisoners had been killed unlawfully by special forces since 2001. Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell issues an apology to the Afghan people and promises significant reform. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Technology / Science

Citing safety concerns, the National Science Foundation announces that the 57-year-old Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be decommissioned.

Citing safety concerns, the National Science Foundation announces that the 57-year-old Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be decommissioned. Earlier this month, a second cable supporting the 900-ton instrument platform snapped. The platform is suspended 450 feet (137 meters) above the fixed radio dish, which is 1,000 feet (305 meters) in diameter. (NSF)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 48 hours beginning at 11:59 p.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 48 hours beginning at 11:59 p.m. AEDT tonight. The "hard border" between the two states will be replaced by a permit system beginning at midnight on November 21. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County reports 5,031 new cases, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County reports 5,031 new cases, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began. (Los Angeles Times) Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population. The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST beginning November 21. (KABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports a record 1,105 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total cases in the province

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports a record 1,105 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total cases in the province to 42,797 cases. (Edmonton Journal) COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba is expected to tighten their restrictions on stores and social gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Toronto Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 4

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 48 hours beginning at 11:59 p.m. AEDT tonight. The "hard border" between the two states will be replaced by a permit system beginning at midnight on November 21. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands Just days after announcing that the country was free of COVID-19 again after two infected people recovered, the Marshall Islands reports three new cases from a repatriation flight of Marshallese citizens in Hawaii. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Franklin County, Ohio is elevated to the state's purple-level amid COVID-19 concerns, becoming the first county in the state to do so.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Franklin County, Ohio is elevated to the state's purple-level amid COVID-19 concerns, becoming the first county in the state to do so. (WKRC-TV) Miami Valley Gaming announces that they will change their operating hours due to the statewide curfew imposed by Governor Mike DeWine. (Dayton Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia surpasses two million total COVID-19 cases after a record 23,610 new cases are reported.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia surpasses two million total COVID-19 cases after a record 23,610 new cases are reported. It also reports a record 463 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. (The Moscow Times) Russia resumes the vaccination of new volunteers in an trial for its flagship Sputnik V vaccine after a short pause at the end of October. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive agrees to implement a two-week tougher lockdown beg

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive agrees to implement a two-week tougher lockdown beginning November 27. All non-essential retail, close contact services, places of worship and cafés will close after being allowed to reopen tomorrow. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues a new public health order that will no longer require Utahns to limit social gatherings to only peop

COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues a new public health order that will no longer require Utahns to limit social gatherings to only people in their households on Thanksgiving, even as the state reports a record 3,968 new cases in the last 24 hours. (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Economy / Jobs / Business

Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening

Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population. The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST beginning November 21. (KABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
19
Health / Disasters

Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues a new public health order that will no longer require Utahns to limit social gatherings to only people in their households on

Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues a new public health order that will no longer require Utahns to limit social gatherings to only people in their households on Thanksgiving, even as the state reports a record 3,968 new cases in the last 24 hours. (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2020
Nov
20
War / Conflict / Security

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict could grow into

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict could grow into a wider war. Amhara Region authorities report that the "illegal" TPLF group "launched a rocket attack around 1:40 am" but that the attack caused no damage. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2020
Nov
20
War / Conflict / Security

Tigray conflict The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict

Tigray conflict The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict could grow into a wider war. Amhara Region authorities report that the "illegal" TPLF group "launched a rocket attack around 1:40 am" but that the attack caused no damage. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2020
Nov
20
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until Decembe

COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until December 4. The city also will close streets into Ironbound District to non-residents at 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. EST in the zip code 07105 on Friday and Saturday to enforce an existing curfew. (WABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2020
Nov
20
War / Conflict / Security

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until December 4.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until December 4. The city also will close streets into Ironbound District to non-residents at 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. EST in the zip code 07105 on Friday and Saturday to enforce an existing curfew. (WABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2020
Nov
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canad

COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Canadian Conservative MP Kelly McCauley demands an audit, alleging that more than 800,000 ineligible people received Canada Emergency Response Benefit money from the Canada Revenue Agency. (Toronto Sun) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando announces that they will bring back their Park Hopper ticket on January 1, 2021, with restrictions. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2020
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