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Apr
06
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built COVID-19 testing center over fears that people using the facility would spread the virus through their district. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
06
Politics / Government

France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death toll to 8,911 and the number o

France reports 833 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day, bringing the country's death toll to 8,911 and the number of cases to 98,010. Health Minister Olivier Véran says, "We have not reached the end of the ascent of this epidemic." (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
07
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; Afghan peace process A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's re

War in Afghanistan; Afghan peace process A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners. The Taliban also announces it could increase violence against government forces. In response, the government asks the Taliban not to "sabotage the process". (Reuters)

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

A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners.

A Taliban spokesman says that the group has recalled its negotiators with the government in response to the latter's refusal to release Taliban prisoners. The Taliban also announces it could increase violence against government forces. In response, the government asks the Taliban not to "sabotage the process". (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons A riot breaks out at Qubbah prison in Tripoli, Lebanon, with reports of a "number of in

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons A riot breaks out at Qubbah prison in Tripoli, Lebanon, with reports of a "number of injuries". In a separate incident, Lebanese security forces thwart a mass escape attempt at a prison in Beqaa Governorate, which relatives of inmates say is linked to fears of COVID-19. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 7, 2020
Apr
07
Health / Disasters

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the ai

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 7, 2020
Apr
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 7, 2020
Apr
08
War / Conflict / Security

Syrian civil war, Use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons finds there are "reasonable grounds t

Syrian civil war, Use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons finds there are "reasonable grounds to believe" that the Syrian Air Force was responsible for three chemical weapon attacks in March 2017 that affected 106 people in the opposition-held village of Al-Lataminah. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
War / Conflict / Security

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons finds there are "reasonable grounds to believe" that the Syrian Air Force was responsible for three che

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons finds there are "reasonable grounds to believe" that the Syrian Air Force was responsible for three chemical weapon attacks in March 2017 that affected 106 people in the opposition-held village of Al-Lataminah. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
War / Conflict / Security

Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen The Saudi Arabian-led coalition declares a unilateral ceasefire in its military action against Houthi

Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen The Saudi Arabian-led coalition declares a unilateral ceasefire in its military action against Houthi forces in Yemen. The ceasefire, which supports UN efforts to end the five-year-old war, will be effective Thursday. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted ju

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted just after Tuesday midnight. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Prince and governor of Riyadh Region Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud is admitted to an intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. It's reported that at least 150 members of the royal family have been infected. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,095. (Metro) COVID-19 pandemic in Malta Malta reports its first death from COVID-19, a 92-year-old woman with underlying health problems, as total cases rise to 299. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and Ne

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
09
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war OPEC+ holds an emergency meeting to try to agree on output cuts due to decrease

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war OPEC+ holds an emergency meeting to try to agree on output cuts due to decreased demand for oil due to the coronavirus pandemic. Russia says it has "no plans to discuss oil markets with the leadership of Saudi Arabia or the U.S. on Thursday". (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "co

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands an apology. He has accused Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of "waging a months-long campaign against him, including death threats and racist abuse." (ABC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Politics / Government

Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands a

Taiwan strongly rejects accusations from the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom that it "condoned racist attacks" on him, and demands an apology. He has accused Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of "waging a months-long campaign against him, including death threats and racist abuse." (ABC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
09
Major Trends

Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
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