World 2020 Timeline

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

In a televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi offers to release five Saudi prisoners of war in exchange for the release of dozens of Pal

In a televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi offers to release five Saudi prisoners of war in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian activists convicted by Saudi Arabia earlier this month. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

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Politics / Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India plans to turn some railway coaches, which have been idled under the country's stay-at-home order, into isolation wards f

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India plans to turn some railway coaches, which have been idled under the country's stay-at-home order, into isolation wards for patients with coronavirus. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen In a televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi offers to release five Saudi pri

Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen In a televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi offers to release five Saudi prisoners of war in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian activists convicted by Saudi Arabia earlier this month. (Al Jazeera) Several ballistic missiles fired from Yemen are intercepted over the Saudi capital Riyadh, and the southern city of Jizan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

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Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Hubei lockdowns Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening

2020 Hubei lockdowns Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening borders to returning residents, though outbound traffic is still restricted until April 8. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

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Major Trends

Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened.

Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Technology / Science

Authorities in Madrid decide to stop using a Chinese rapid COVID-19 test kit, developed by Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology, after research suggested it was not a

Authorities in Madrid decide to stop using a Chinese rapid COVID-19 test kit, developed by Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology, after research suggested it was not accurate enough with a rate of less than 30%. (NewsAu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country.

Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country will deny flights to people who show symptoms of COVID-19.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country will deny flights to people who show symptoms of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling.

China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling. (Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic.

China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

China–Pakistan relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic.

China–Pakistan relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan China sends medical aid and experts to Pakistan to help it contain the coronavirus pandemic. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei reports its first death from COVID-19, a 64-year-old man, as confirmed cases rise to 115 in the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country will deny flights to people who show symptoms of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the country will deny flights to people who show symptoms of COVID-19. (Reuters) Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, says that she has recovered from coronavirus after testing positive on March 13. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China 2020 Hubei lockdowns Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restartin

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China 2020 Hubei lockdowns Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening borders to returning residents, though outbound traffic is still restricted until April 8. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling.

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 45 cases of COVID-19, with all but 1 involving oversea travelling. (Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia announces that all borders will be closed effective March 30 to counter the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia announces that all borders will be closed effective March 30 to counter the spread of COVID-19. The new measure will not apply to Russian diplomats or drivers of freight trucks, among others. (Reuters) In Kabardino-Balkaria, registry offices ask newlyweds to confine the number of guests at the wedding ceremony to 10 people or to postpone the wedding since four cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in the republic. (Vestnik Kavkaza)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in Uruguay. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the c

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,690, as confimed cases rise to 72,248. (Reuters) Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the cessation of all non-essential activity, leading the country to total lockdown during two weeks. (Politico) Authorities in Madrid decide to stop using a Chinese rapid COVID-19 test kit, developed by Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology, after research suggested it was not accurate enough with a rate of less than 30%. (NewsAu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19. The country extends a curfew and disinfections to April 5. (Gulf News) Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed announces that a mobile drive through testing site has opened. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases. The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England. (BBC News) The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and Manchester Central Convention Complex are to be converted into NHS Nightingale Hospitals. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in Uruguay.

COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in Uruguay. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan A 39-year-old doctor dies after he secretly underwent self-treatment for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan A 39-year-old doctor dies after he secretly underwent self-treatment for COVID-19. He was hospitalized on March 26 in grave condition. The doctor had been in contact with Uzbekistan's "patient zero". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases.

France reports 319 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 2,314 with 37,575 confirmed cases. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics 2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pand

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics 2020 New York Democratic primary New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

In Kabardino-Balkaria, registry offices ask newlyweds to confine the number of guests at the wedding ceremony to 10 people or to postpone the wedding since four

In Kabardino-Balkaria, registry offices ask newlyweds to confine the number of guests at the wedding ceremony to 10 people or to postpone the wedding since four cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in the republic. (Vestnik Kavkaza)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York postpones its primary from April 28 until June 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Politics / Government

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the cessation of all non-essential activity, leading the country to total lockdown during two weeks.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the cessation of all non-essential activity, leading the country to total lockdown during two weeks. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

War / Conflict / Security

Several ballistic missiles fired from Yemen are intercepted over the Saudi capital Riyadh, and the southern city of Jizan.

Several ballistic missiles fired from Yemen are intercepted over the Saudi capital Riyadh, and the southern city of Jizan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, says that she has recovered from coronavirus after testing positive on March 13.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Justin Trudeau, says that she has recovered from coronavirus after testing positive on March 13. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,69

Spain's Ministry of Health reports 832 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 5,690, as confimed cases rise to 72,248. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Health / Disasters

The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom

The Department of Health and Social Care reports 260 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 1,019 with 17,089 confirmed cases. The patients included in the new figures were aged between 33 and 100 years old, with the majority being in England. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

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Politics / Government

The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country.

The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and Manchester Central Convention Complex are to be converted into NHS Nightingale Hospitals.

The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and Manchester Central Convention Complex are to be converted into NHS Nightingale Hospitals. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Major Trends

The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19.

The United Arab Emirates reports 63 new cases of COVID-19. The country extends a curfew and disinfections to April 5. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

28

Immigration / Law / Policy

Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening borders to returning

Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first started, starts lifting its two-month lockdown by restarting some metro services and reopening borders to returning residents, though outbound traffic is still restricted until April 8. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020

Mar

29

Politics / Government

2020 Malian parliamentary election After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali.

2020 Malian parliamentary election After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali. The election is overshadowed by the recent kidnapping of the leading opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé and the first reported COVID-19 death in the country. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Politics / Government

After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali.

After having been postponed several times, parliamentary elections are being held in war-torn Mali. The election is overshadowed by the recent kidnapping of the leading opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé and the first reported COVID-19 death in the country. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Politics / Government

An IAI Westwind jet, chartered by the Philippine government for a medical evacuation flight to Haneda Airport in Japan, crashes upon takeoff at Ninoy Aquino Int

An IAI Westwind jet, chartered by the Philippine government for a medical evacuation flight to Haneda Airport in Japan, crashes upon takeoff at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. All eight people onboard are killed. (RT)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Major Trends

China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province.

China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8. (Financial Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of t

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8. (Financial Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the des

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it.

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it. (Nepali Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the stay-at-home order for non-essential workers to April 15.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the stay-at-home order for non-essential workers to April 15. (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the stay-at-home

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extends the stay-at-home order for non-essential workers to April 15. (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s.

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, transportation in Dubai The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announces that the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro wil

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, transportation in Dubai The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announces that the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro will be suspended until April 5 as sterilization continues in Dubai. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in D

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China resumes domestic flights to the Hubei province. Wuhan is expected to resume flights on April 8. (Financial Express) COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it. (Nepali Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Major Trends

Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it.

Nepal Airlines will allow rescue flights to take stranded tourists back to their countries, but only if embassies requested it. (Nepali Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s.

New Zealand's Ministry of Health reports its first death from COVID-19, a woman in her 70s. (Newstalk ZB)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

War / Conflict / Security

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches.

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches. Both South Korea and Japan condemn the launching. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

North Korea–South Korea relations, Japan–North Korea relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea–South Korea relations, Japan–North Korea relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches. Both South Korea and Japan condemn the launching. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Major Trends

The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as

The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

29

Technology / Science

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announces that the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro will be suspended until April 5 as sterilization continues in Dubai.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announces that the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro will be suspended until April 5 as sterilization continues in Dubai. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

Mar

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Health / Disasters

Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world.

Thirty-nine health workers from Cuba arrive in Andorra, as the country's confirmed cases and death toll per capita becomes one of the highest in the world. (Diari d'Andorra)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020

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Politics / Government

Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a military school and airbase adjacent to Sanaa

Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a military school and airbase adjacent to Sanaa International Airport. The Houthi-run Almasirah TV channel says 70 horses were killed in the raid on the school. (Middle East Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics; COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Parliament votes 137 to 53 in favor of passing legislation to create a state of emerge

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics; COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Parliament votes 137 to 53 in favor of passing legislation to create a state of emergency without a time limit, grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the ability to rule by decree, suspend the parliament with no elections, and establish prison sentences for spreading fake news and leaving quarantine. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

Parliament votes 137 to 53 in favor of passing legislation to create a state of emergency without a time limit, grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the ability to

Parliament votes 137 to 53 in favor of passing legislation to create a state of emergency without a time limit, grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the ability to rule by decree, suspend the parliament with no elections, and establish prison sentences for spreading fake news and leaving quarantine. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a milit

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Coalition warplanes carry out an air raid on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, bombing the Presidential Palace compound, a military school and airbase adjacent to Sanaa International Airport. The Houthi-run Almasirah TV channel says 70 horses were killed in the raid on the school. (Middle East Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Sports

After getting postponed a week before, the 2020 Summer Olympics has been rescheduled to July 23, 2021, while the 2020 Summer Paralympics is now taking place for

After getting postponed a week before, the 2020 Summer Olympics has been rescheduled to July 23, 2021, while the 2020 Summer Paralympics is now taking place for August 24, 2021. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Botswana Botswana reports their first confimed cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Botswana Botswana reports their first confimed cases of COVID-19. Health Minister Lemogang Kwape says the three patients are currently in quarantine and had recently travelled to Britain and Thailand. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Libya The Government of National Accord (GNA) frees 466 prisoners from jails in Tripoli to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The GNA also announces an extended curfew from 2pm to 7am in the areas it controls. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from pneumonia several days after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from pneumonia several days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (The Japan Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some of his cabinet members self-quarantine after an aide tests positive for COVID-19. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Syria The government reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia begins a nationwide disinfection to help curb the spread of COVID-19. (Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 418 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports 418 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 3,024 and 44,550 cases. (Metro) Former President of the People's Republic of the Congo Joachim Yhombi-Opango dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He is the first state leader (former or current) to have died from COVID-19. (Le Figaro)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Sports

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports After getting postponed a week before, the 2020 Summer Olympics has been rescheduled to Ju

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports After getting postponed a week before, the 2020 Summer Olympics has been rescheduled to July 23, 2021, while the 2020 Summer Paralympics is now taking place for August 24, 2021. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Libya The Government of National Accord (GNA) frees 466 prisoners from jails in Tripoli to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Libya The Government of National Accord (GNA) frees 466 prisoners from jails in Tripoli to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The GNA also announces an extended curfew from 2pm to 7am in the areas it controls. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Syria The government reports the country's first death from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Syria The government reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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Politics / Government

Former President of the People's Republic of the Congo Joachim Yhombi-Opango dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

Former President of the People's Republic of the Congo Joachim Yhombi-Opango dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He is the first state leader (former or current) to have died from COVID-19. (Le Figaro)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020

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War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War, Somali Civil War (2009–present) Abdisalan Hassan, governor of the Nugal region, is killed in a suicide bombing.

Somali Civil War, Somali Civil War (2009–present) Abdisalan Hassan, governor of the Nugal region, is killed in a suicide bombing. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2020