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May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Colombian Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Health meet with their Brazilian counterparts to

COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Colombian Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Health meet with their Brazilian counterparts to coordinate a joint response to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the border region between both countries. (Reuters)

May
15
Politics / Government

Germany's Bundestag votes to make the burning of the EU flag or that of another country a hate crime equivalent to that of burning the German flag - carrying a

Germany's Bundestag votes to make the burning of the EU flag or that of another country a hate crime equivalent to that of burning the German flag - carrying a sentence of up to three years in prison. The only major party that opposed the move was the Alternative for Germany. (BBC News)

May
17
War / Conflict / Security

2020 NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR becomes the first major American sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

2020 NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR becomes the first major American sports league to resume its season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. (The Washington Post) Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick wins The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway, his 50th career Cup series victory. The race took place behind closed doors. (NBC Sports)

May
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabe

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar Madagascar reports its first death from COVID-19; that of a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in India India extends its lockdown, which was set to expire today, until May 31. (Al Jazeera)

May
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Ugandan police arrest Stella Nyanzi, a prominent academic and vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, for inciting violence as sh

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Ugandan police arrest Stella Nyanzi, a prominent academic and vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, for inciting violence as she protested against lockdown measures taken by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)

May
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Fifteen pro-democracy activists are released on a HK$1000 bail.

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Fifteen pro-democracy activists are released on a HK$1000 bail. Notable political figures, including Benny Tai, University of Hong Kong academic and one of the Occupy Central founders; Civil Human Rights Front convener Jimmy Sham; former Democratic Party chairwoman Emily Lau; and others, flock to the court to show support for the activists. (The Standard Hong Kong)

May
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Fifteen pro-democracy activists are released on a HK$1000 bail.

Fifteen pro-democracy activists are released on a HK$1000 bail. Notable political figures, including Benny Tai, University of Hong Kong academic and one of the Occupy Central founders; Civil Human Rights Front convener Jimmy Sham; former Democratic Party chairwoman Emily Lau; and others, flock to the court to show support for the activists. (The Standard Hong Kong)

May
19
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Gunmen storm a mosque in Afghanistan's central Parwan Province, killing seven people and wounding 12 others.

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Gunmen storm a mosque in Afghanistan's central Parwan Province, killing seven people and wounding 12 others. (Al Jazeera) Afghan troops repel a Taliban attack on the northern city of Kunduz, killing up to 40 insurgents. (The Hindu)

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