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May
11
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the Macuto Bay raid, Venezuelan presidential crisis Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó accepts the resignations of his aides JJ Rendón and Se

Aftermath of the Macuto Bay raid, Venezuelan presidential crisis Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó accepts the resignations of his aides JJ Rendón and Sergio Vergara, over their roles in "Operation Gideon". Rendón and Vergara admitted signing a contract with Jordan Goudreau's Silvercorp USA in October 2019 to help remove Nicolás Maduro from office, and install Guaidó as President. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Politics / Government

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó accepts the resignations of his aides JJ Rendón and Sergio Vergara, over their roles in "Operation Gideon".

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó accepts the resignations of his aides JJ Rendón and Sergio Vergara, over their roles in "Operation Gideon". Rendón and Vergara admitted signing a contract with Jordan Goudreau's Silvercorp USA in October 2019 to help remove Nicolás Maduro from office, and install Guaidó as President. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Vital Kamerhe, chief of staff of the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, denies all charges of embezzling more than $50 million in public funds.

Vital Kamerhe, chief of staff of the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, denies all charges of embezzling more than $50 million in public funds. Kamerhe, who appeared before a court for two hours wearing prison fatigues and a surgical mask, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern provinc

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 80,000. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China New coronavirus clusters are reported in Wuhan—where the virus first emerged—and the north-eastern province of Jilin, after confirming its first case since April 3. (BBC News) Wuhan plans to test all 11 million of their residents for the coronavirus. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian authorities detains hundreds of foreign workers in a major raid in areas around the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian authorities detains hundreds of foreign workers in a major raid in areas around the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market. It is the second major raid on the country's biggest wholesale wet market by the authorities amid the movement control order. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Major League Baseball season Major League Baseball team owners approve a proposal by Commissioner Rob Manfred to

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Major League Baseball season Major League Baseball team owners approve a proposal by Commissioner Rob Manfred to start the season in early July. It still needs to be approved by the Major League Baseball Players Association. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
11
Major Trends

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology publishes the result of radiocarbon and DNA analysis from the fossils that has been found in the Bacho Ki

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology publishes the result of radiocarbon and DNA analysis from the fossils that has been found in the Bacho Kiro Cave, Bulgaria. The result, showing that the fossils belong to Homo sapiens instead of Neanderthal, indicates that modern humans may have arrived in Europe thousands of years earlier than previously thought. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2020
May
12
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the maternity ward of a hospital. Security forces kill the attackers. In Kuz Kunar, a suicide bomber kills at least 32 people at a funeral. (BBC News) In response, President Ashraf Ghani orders that the armed forces switch to the "offensive" and to "start operations against the enemy". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
12
Politics / Government

China suspends imports of beef from four Australian abattoirs, saying that its customs agency "continuously" found violations of inspection and quarantine requi

China suspends imports of beef from four Australian abattoirs, saying that its customs agency "continuously" found violations of inspection and quarantine requirements. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says the suspension comes to "ensure the safety and health of Chinese consumers". This comes after the Australian government last month called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
12
Politics / Government

China–Australia relations; Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics China suspends imports of beef from four Australian abattoirs, saying that its customs ag

China–Australia relations; Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics China suspends imports of beef from four Australian abattoirs, saying that its customs agency "continuously" found violations of inspection and quarantine requirements. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says the suspension comes to "ensure the safety and health of Chinese consumers". This comes after the Australian government last month called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 881 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 12,400 and 177,589 total cases. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
13
Politics / Government

2020 Australian Football League season Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the South Australian government announced it would

2020 Australian Football League season Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the South Australian government announced it would not allow the Adelaide and Port Adelaide clubs to be exempt from the 14-day mandatory quarantine. Western Australian-based teams Fremantle and West Coast have plans to temporarily relocate to Gold Coast, Queensland. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
13
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Australian Football League season Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the Sout

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Australian Football League season Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the South Australian government announced it would not allow the Adelaide and Port Adelaide clubs to be exempt from the 14-day mandatory quarantine. Western Australian-based teams Fremantle and West Coast have plans to temporarily relocate to Gold Coast, Queensland. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
13
Politics / Government

Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the South Australian government announced it would not allow the Adelaide and Port Adelai

Plans to restart the 2020 AFL season on June 11 have been halted after the South Australian government announced it would not allow the Adelaide and Port Adelaide clubs to be exempt from the 14-day mandatory quarantine. Western Australian-based teams Fremantle and West Coast have plans to temporarily relocate to Gold Coast, Queensland. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City goes 58 consecutive days without a fatal pedestrian traffic collision, the most since tracking began in 1983. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the stay-at-home order will be lifted on May 15, except for Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Groups of over ten will remain forbidden. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
May
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

May 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bomb explodes near a court in Gardez, Paktia, Afghanistan, killing five civilians.

May 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bomb explodes near a court in Gardez, Paktia, Afghanistan, killing five civilians. The Taliban claims responsibility, calling it a retaliation to statements by President Ashraf Ghani blaming the group for an attack on a maternity hospital two days ago. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance is "ready to support" the UN-recognized Government of National Accord

Second Libyan Civil War NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance is "ready to support" the UN-recognized Government of National Accord. (Libya Observer) Greece, a member state of NATO, strongly criticizes Stoltenberg's remarks, saying his recognition of the "Muslim Brotherhood government" does not reflect the positions of the military alliance. (Greek Reporter)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Politics / Government

Burundi expels the country's top World Health Organization representative and three other experts coordinating the COVID-19 response.

Burundi expels the country's top World Health Organization representative and three other experts coordinating the COVID-19 response. The government says they are persona non grata and must leave Burundi. They accused them of "interfering with the government response to the pandemic". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Burundi Burundi expels the country's top World Health Organization representative and three other experts coordinating the COVID-19 respons

COVID-19 pandemic in Burundi Burundi expels the country's top World Health Organization representative and three other experts coordinating the COVID-19 response. The government says they are persona non grata and must leave Burundi. They accused them of "interfering with the government response to the pandemic". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Politics / Government

Equinor, a multinational oil company two-thirds owned by the government of Norway, rejected a group of environmental and climate change-related resolutions at i

Equinor, a multinational oil company two-thirds owned by the government of Norway, rejected a group of environmental and climate change-related resolutions at its shareholders meeting. One of these called on Equinor to stop oil exploration in ecologically sensitive areas. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
14
Major Trends

The Vatican announces that Pope Francis is sending a donation to Lebanon for 400 scholarships in an expression of his concern for the country’s young people.

The Vatican announces that Pope Francis is sending a donation to Lebanon for 400 scholarships in an expression of his concern for the country’s young people. Lebanon is experiencing a “severe crisis” that is robbing younger generations of hope. (Catholic News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2020
May
15
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Nelson Teich resigns as Brazil's Minister of Health less than a month into office amid d

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Nelson Teich resigns as Brazil's Minister of Health less than a month into office amid disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro over the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News) 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces the New Jersey primary will primarily be conducted via vote-by-mail. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2020
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