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May
25
Politics / Government

2020 Burundian general election Candidate for the ruling party, National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy, and retired

2020 Burundian general election Candidate for the ruling party, National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy, and retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye wins the election with 68.72% of votes cast amid an election preceded by political violence including the arrest, torture and murder of opposition activists, according to a local human rights group. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2020
May
25
Politics / Government

Candidate for the ruling party, National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy, and retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye w

Candidate for the ruling party, National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy, and retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye wins the election with 68.72% of votes cast amid an election preceded by political violence including the arrest, torture and murder of opposition activists, according to a local human rights group. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2020
May
25
Major Trends

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea The Bulgarian captain of Portuguese-flagged cargo ship the Tommi Ritscher, who was kidnapped along with seven other sailors by pira

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea The Bulgarian captain of Portuguese-flagged cargo ship the Tommi Ritscher, who was kidnapped along with seven other sailors by pirates off the coast of Benin last month, is freed. The captain was kidnapped at the port of Cotonou in the Gulf of Guinea on April 19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2020
May
25
Major Trends

The Bulgarian captain of Portuguese-flagged cargo ship the Tommi Ritscher, who was kidnapped along with seven other sailors by pirates off the coast of Benin la

The Bulgarian captain of Portuguese-flagged cargo ship the Tommi Ritscher, who was kidnapped along with seven other sailors by pirates off the coast of Benin last month, is freed. The captain was kidnapped at the port of Cotonou in the Gulf of Guinea on April 19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2020
May
26
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War, Libya–Russia relations The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air suppor

Second Libyan Civil War, Libya–Russia relations The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is locked in a civil war with the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2020
May
26
Politics / Government

The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal

The United States Africa Command accuses Russia of deploying fighter jets to eastern Libya to provide air support to Russian mercenaries allied to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is locked in a civil war with the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2020
May
26
Politics / Government

The Social Democratic Liberal Party, the main opposition party in Fiji's parliament, is suspended from parliament for 60 days amid a political feud which has ca

The Social Democratic Liberal Party, the main opposition party in Fiji's parliament, is suspended from parliament for 60 days amid a political feud which has caused its appointments to be declared null and void. The party's parliament leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, said the decision will not be appealed. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2020
May
27
War / Conflict / Security

In Kyoto, Japan, Shinji Aoba is arrested.

In Kyoto, Japan, Shinji Aoba is arrested. He was moved from the hospital and charged for an arson attack at an animation center in July 2019, which killed 36 people. Aoba had been unable to be arrested due to the severe injuries he sustained during the attack. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 27, 2020
May
27
Major Trends

Essex lorry deaths Judicial authorities in Belgium and France announce the arrest of 26 suspects, followed 16 simultaneous early morning raids on 26 May in Brus

Essex lorry deaths Judicial authorities in Belgium and France announce the arrest of 26 suspects, followed 16 simultaneous early morning raids on 26 May in Brussels and Paris, which targeted the “notably suspected” organization believed to be responsible for the tragedy in the U.K. (Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 27, 2020
May
27
Major Trends

Judicial authorities in Belgium and France announce the arrest of 26 suspects, followed 16 simultaneous early morning raids on 26 May in Brussels and Paris, whi

Judicial authorities in Belgium and France announce the arrest of 26 suspects, followed 16 simultaneous early morning raids on 26 May in Brussels and Paris, which targeted the “notably suspected” organization believed to be responsible for the tragedy in the U.K. (Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 27, 2020
May
28
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process, May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In the first attack since the end of a truce declared by the Taliban, and despite a petit

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process, May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In the first attack since the end of a truce declared by the Taliban, and despite a petition of the government for the Taliban to extend the ceasefire, at least 14 security forces members are killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Parwan. A government spokesperson says the Taliban also suffered casualties. The group has not commented on the attack. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
28
Politics / Government

In the first attack since the end of a truce declared by the Taliban, and despite a petition of the government for the Taliban to extend the ceasefire, at least

In the first attack since the end of a truce declared by the Taliban, and despite a petition of the government for the Taliban to extend the ceasefire, at least 14 security forces members are killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Parwan. A government spokesperson says the Taliban also suffered casualties. The group has not commented on the attack. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi, COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe A manhunt is launched after hundreds of people, some with COVID-19, escape from quarantine centers in

COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi, COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe A manhunt is launched after hundreds of people, some with COVID-19, escape from quarantine centers in Zimbabwe and Malawi, with authorities worried that they will spread COVID-19 in countries whose health systems can be rapidly overwhelmed. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
28
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts The 2020 Boston Marathon is officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts The 2020 Boston Marathon is officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first time in the event's 123-year history that the annual running had to be canceled. A modified version of the race, scheduled for September 14, will be run virtually, and runners who complete the marathon track in six hours or less will be eligible for the 2021 Boston Marathon. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Rwandan genocide A court in Rwanda sentences former Mayor of Nyakizu Ladislas Ntaganzwa to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating the massacre of hundr

Rwandan genocide A court in Rwanda sentences former Mayor of Nyakizu Ladislas Ntaganzwa to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating the massacre of hundreds of thousands of people in the 1994 genocide. His lawyer is planning to appeal the ruling. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
28
Health / Disasters

The 2020 Boston Marathon is officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020 Boston Marathon is officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first time in the event's 123-year history that the annual running had to be canceled. A modified version of the race, scheduled for September 14, will be run virtually, and runners who complete the marathon track in six hours or less will be eligible for the 2021 Boston Marathon. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2020
May
29
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard are deployed in Minneapolis to enforce a night curfew, after Mayor Jacob Fr

George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard are deployed in Minneapolis to enforce a night curfew, after Mayor Jacob Frey declared a state of local emergency amid civil unrest, but rioting and arson fires continue. (Star Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 29, 2020
May
29
Culture / Society

George Floyd protests in Minnesota George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard are deployed in Minneapolis to enforce a

George Floyd protests in Minnesota George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard are deployed in Minneapolis to enforce a night curfew, after Mayor Jacob Frey declared a state of local emergency amid civil unrest, but rioting and arson fires continue. (Star Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 29, 2020
May
30
War / Conflict / Security

Afghan peace process; War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, wh

Afghan peace process; War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, which leads peace efforts with the Taliban, says that his team is ready to start discussions with the armed group "at any moment". The group has not commented on Abdullah's remarks. (Al Jazeera) A journalist and a technician are killed and seven others wounded when a private bus carrying network employees is bombed in Kabul. ISIL – Khorasan Province claims responsibility. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2020
May
30
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the adoption of a new package of measures to support the economy and citizens in the cont

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the adoption of a new package of measures to support the economy and citizens in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. This payment does not cancel but supplements the previously introduced support measures. Additionally, Putin proposed to establish a monthly payment of five thousand rubles for families with children under three years of age. (RT)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2020
May
30
Politics / Government

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the adoption of a new package of measures to support the economy and citizens in the context of the coronavirus pande

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the adoption of a new package of measures to support the economy and citizens in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. This payment does not cancel but supplements the previously introduced support measures. Additionally, Putin proposed to establish a monthly payment of five thousand rubles for families with children under three years of age. (RT)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2020
May
30
Major Trends

Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, which leads peace efforts with the Taliban, says that his team is ready t

Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, which leads peace efforts with the Taliban, says that his team is ready to start discussions with the armed group "at any moment". The group has not commented on Abdullah's remarks. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2020
May
30
Technology / Science

Crew Dragon Demo-2 SpaceX launches Crew Dragon carrying two NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, to the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Can

Crew Dragon Demo-2 SpaceX launches Crew Dragon carrying two NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, to the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 3:22 pm Eastern U.S. time. (CNN) Crew Dragon's mission is to check the ship's systems and the crew's readiness to work with it. Crew Dragon is heading to the ISS. It is the first time since the end of the Space Shuttle program in 2011 that American astronauts have been launched into orbit from the United States, and is the first ever crewed commercial space flight. (WSJ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2020
May
31
Politics / Government

2020 Niuean general election In Niue, Sir Toke Talagi loses his seat at the Common Roll and is now leaving his position as Premier of Niue.

2020 Niuean general election In Niue, Sir Toke Talagi loses his seat at the Common Roll and is now leaving his position as Premier of Niue. Former Secretary to Government Richard Hipa, a first-time candidate, topped the Common Roll votes with 440 and now looks to be a contender for the premiership. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2020
May
31
War / Conflict / Security

Shooting of James Scurlock Police investigate the overnight shooting death of a protester, James Scurlock, by a bar owner in Omaha, Nebraska.

Shooting of James Scurlock Police investigate the overnight shooting death of a protester, James Scurlock, by a bar owner in Omaha, Nebraska. Eyewitness video indicates the shooter was attacked by a group of people, one of whom was apparently Scurlock, before the fatal shots were fired. (Omaha World-Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2020
May
31
Health / Disasters

2020 New Caledonian independence referendum In New Caledonia, the largest pro-independence party Caledonian Union agrees to postpone the referendum on independe

2020 New Caledonian independence referendum In New Caledonia, the largest pro-independence party Caledonian Union agrees to postpone the referendum on independence from France due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. Anti-independence parties welcome the decision. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2020
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