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Dec
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Capital punishment in Japan The Tokyo District Court sentences serial killer Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the "Twitter killer", to death, for murdering nine peopl

Capital punishment in Japan The Tokyo District Court sentences serial killer Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the "Twitter killer", to death, for murdering nine people at his apartment in 2017 and dismembering their bodies. Shiraishi, who was found mentally competent, pled guilty and told the court his crimes had a sexual motive. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2020
Dec
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the weari

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the wearing of a "full" face shield in addition to wearing a face mask when going outside. Face shields were previously compulsory in enclosed areas, such as shopping malls. (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record 13 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 600. (Anadolu Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 2,275 cases, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 2,275 cases, a new single-day record. (National Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec Premier François Legault announces that all non-essential businesses in the province will be closed from December 25 until January 11 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (The Globe and Mail) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country has ordered 168,000 doses of Moderna's vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2020
Dec
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the wearing of a "full" face shield

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the wearing of a "full" face shield in addition to wearing a face mask when going outside. Face shields were previously compulsory in enclosed areas, such as shopping malls. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2020
Dec
15
Health / Disasters

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the wearing of a "full" face shield in addition to wearing a face mask w

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases mandates the wearing of a "full" face shield in addition to wearing a face mask when going outside. Face shields were previously compulsory in enclosed areas, such as shopping malls. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2020
Dec
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Tokyo District Court sentences serial killer Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the "Twitter killer", to death, for murdering nine people at his apartment in 2017 a

The Tokyo District Court sentences serial killer Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the "Twitter killer", to death, for murdering nine people at his apartment in 2017 and dismembering their bodies. Shiraishi, who was found mentally competent, pled guilty and told the court his crimes had a sexual motive. (CNN)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia President Joko Widodo announces that the COVID-19 vaccine would be free of charge for all Indonesians, amending the government's

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia President Joko Widodo announces that the COVID-19 vaccine would be free of charge for all Indonesians, amending the government's earlier decision to limit the free vaccination programme only for healthcare frontline workers and the poor. (Jakarta Globe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2020
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan Gunmen attack a security checkpoint in Puli Khumri, Baghlan Province, killing 13 police officers.

War in Afghanistan Gunmen attack a security checkpoint in Puli Khumri, Baghlan Province, killing 13 police officers. An armoured personnel carrier and several police vehicles are also destroyed during the attack, which Afghan officials blame on the Taliban. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2020
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war Dozens of Artsakh Defence Army troops are reportedly captured during an Azerbaijani "anti-terror" raid on several villages in Nagorno-

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war Dozens of Artsakh Defence Army troops are reportedly captured during an Azerbaijani "anti-terror" raid on several villages in Nagorno-Karabakh. The villages had previously been returned to Azerbaijan as part of the 2020 ceasefire agreement. Artsakh's Defence Ministry says that it "lost contact" with a number of military posts overnight, with as many as 60 to 160 personnel missing. Videos uploaded to social media appear to show captured soldiers. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2020
Dec
16
Technology / Science

China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft Chang'e 5 returns to Earth carrying samples of lunar rocks and soil from the surface of the Moon.

China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft Chang'e 5 returns to Earth carrying samples of lunar rocks and soil from the surface of the Moon. The capsule will be airlifted to Beijing for formal opening and the samples will be made available to scientists in other countries, according to the CNSA. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2020
Dec
16
Technology / Science

Chinese space program China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft Chang'e 5 returns to Earth carrying samples of lunar rocks and soil from the surface

Chinese space program China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft Chang'e 5 returns to Earth carrying samples of lunar rocks and soil from the surface of the Moon. The capsule will be airlifted to Beijing for formal opening and the samples will be made available to scientists in other countries, according to the CNSA. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Two health care workers at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau have a severe allergic reaction after being administered Tozinameran

COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Two health care workers at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau have a severe allergic reaction after being administered Tozinameran, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. Both healthcare workers are expected to recover. (KTUU-TV)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will impose a full nationwide lockdown from December 25 to January 3 th

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will impose a full nationwide lockdown from December 25 to January 3 that will close malls, shops, and other non-essential activities during the holiday season. This comes after a record of nearly 3,700 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. (France 24)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that all non-essential retail, leisure and fitness centres, as well as all hospitality premis

COVID-19 pandemic in Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that all non-essential retail, leisure and fitness centres, as well as all hospitality premises will be closed as of December 25. The country will also move to the highest "Level 4" restrictions beginning December 28, which means that people will be ordered to limit their Christmas gatherings to only two households. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2020
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

Dozens of Artsakh Defence Army troops are reportedly captured during an Azerbaijani "anti-terror" raid on several villages in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Dozens of Artsakh Defence Army troops are reportedly captured during an Azerbaijani "anti-terror" raid on several villages in Nagorno-Karabakh. The villages had previously been returned to Azerbaijan as part of the 2020 ceasefire agreement. Artsakh's Defence Ministry says that it "lost contact" with a number of military posts overnight, with as many as 60 to 160 personnel missing. Videos uploaded to social media appear to show captured soldiers. (BBC News)

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

First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that all non-essential retail, leisure and fitness centres, as well as all hospitality premises will be closed as of Dec

First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that all non-essential retail, leisure and fitness centres, as well as all hospitality premises will be closed as of December 25. The country will also move to the highest "Level 4" restrictions beginning December 28, which means that people will be ordered to limit their Christmas gatherings to only two households. (Sky News)

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

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will impose a full nationwide lockdown from December 25 to January 3 that will close malls, shops, a

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will impose a full nationwide lockdown from December 25 to January 3 that will close malls, shops, and other non-essential activities during the holiday season. This comes after a record of nearly 3,700 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. (France 24)

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

An ombudsman report finds that the Victorian state government's decision to briefly impose a "hard lockdown" on public housing towers in July in response to the

An ombudsman report finds that the Victorian state government's decision to briefly impose a "hard lockdown" on public housing towers in July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, not allowing anyone in or out, was a violation of human rights. The state government refuses to apologise to the tower residents despite the report's recommendations. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in France President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in France President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, Secretary-General of the OECD José Ángel Gurría and President of the European Council Charles Michel self-isolate after having contact with Macron earlier this week. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Tokyo Metropolitan Government raises its healthcare alert level to the top level for the first time as the number of infections c

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Tokyo Metropolitan Government raises its healthcare alert level to the top level for the first time as the number of infections continues to increase. This comes as Tokyo reports a record of 822 new cases in the past 24 hours. (The Straits Times)

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

Human rights in Australia An ombudsman report finds that the Victorian state government's decision to briefly impose a "hard lockdown" on public housing towers

Human rights in Australia An ombudsman report finds that the Victorian state government's decision to briefly impose a "hard lockdown" on public housing towers in July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, not allowing anyone in or out, was a violation of human rights. The state government refuses to apologise to the tower residents despite the report's recommendations. (The Guardian)

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

Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nancy Shukri announces that the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultur

Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nancy Shukri announces that the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has listed pantun and wangkang on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. This marks the first time that Malaysia has gained UNESCO recognition along with other countries, as the pantun was jointly nominated with Indonesia and the wangkang ceremony was jointly nominated with China. (NST)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2020
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