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Jan
28
Major Trends

The Syrian Army, backed by Russian Air Force support, enters the largely deserted city of Ma'arrat al-Nu'man in the northern Idlib Governorate.

The Syrian Army, backed by Russian Air Force support, enters the largely deserted city of Ma'arrat al-Nu'man in the northern Idlib Governorate. Only light resistance is reported as most rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, withdrew their fighters. The city had been under rebel control since October 2012. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

Brexit The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament.

Brexit The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament. MEP and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage applauds its passage by saying "we'd be better off out", while UK Labour MEP Judith Kirton-Darling tearfully states it "attacks the very foundation of our identity". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament.

The European Parliament votes 621–49 to pass the 2020 Brexit agreement, making today the last day Britain will be represented in the EU Parliament. MEP and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage applauds its passage by saying "we'd be better off out", while UK Labour MEP Judith Kirton-Darling tearfully states it "attacks the very foundation of our identity". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Jan
29
Politics / Government

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm.

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm. Arriva says it "understood the government's decision", but blames problems on "external factors" such as rail infrastructure. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 29, 2020
Jan
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy More than 6,000 passengers are barred from disembarking a cruise ship docked at Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy, after authorities expres

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy More than 6,000 passengers are barred from disembarking a cruise ship docked at Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy, after authorities expressed concern that two Chinese passengers have the coronavirus. (The Guardian) Two cases of novel coronavirus are confirmed in Italy after two Chinese tourists are recovered in Rome. (Il Messaggero)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 30, 2020
Feb
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic Kiribati becomes the latest country in the Pacific to block Chinese travelers by placing all visa applications from China on hold and ordering

COVID-19 pandemic Kiribati becomes the latest country in the Pacific to block Chinese travelers by placing all visa applications from China on hold and ordering all those coming from countries with confirmed cases of the virus to self-quarantine. (Radio NZ International) Apple Inc. announces it will close all of its stores and offices in China until February 9 due to the pandemic. (Gizmodo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2020
Feb
01
Major Trends

Suspected Islamist militants kill at least 62 civilians in a series of massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as killings of civilians intensify.

Suspected Islamist militants kill at least 62 civilians in a series of massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as killings of civilians intensify. The country's armed forces launch counter-offensives against insurgents of the Allied Democratic Forces. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2020
Feb
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Syrian civil war, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020), Turkish involvement in the Syrian Civil War More than 200 Turkish Armed Forces vehicl

Syrian civil war, Northwestern Syria offensive (December 2019–March 2020), Turkish involvement in the Syrian Civil War More than 200 Turkish Armed Forces vehicles cross the Syria–Turkey border into rebel-held Idlib Governorate in an effort to halt the Syrian Army advance on the city of Saraqib. (The Washington Post) (Al Masdar News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2020
Feb
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The first coronavirus death outside China is reported in the Philippines.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The first coronavirus death outside China is reported in the Philippines. The victim was a Chinese tourist, also infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza B, who recently arrived in the country. (CNN Philippines) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand closes its borders to all foreign visitors from China and bolsters screenings at its airports in response to the pandemic. The travel ban will be in place for at least fourteen days. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2020
Feb
02
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The first coronavirus death outside China is reported in the Philippines.

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The first coronavirus death outside China is reported in the Philippines. The victim was a Chinese tourist, also infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza B, who recently arrived in the country. (CNN Philippines) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 2, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Syrian Army shelling kills Turkish military personnel in Idlib Governorate, prompting retaliation by Turkish forces.

Syrian Army shelling kills Turkish military personnel in Idlib Governorate, prompting retaliation by Turkish forces. A pro-opposition war monitor says the Turkish retaliation killed 13 Syrian soldiers, which Syria denies. The Russian Ministry of Defence says Turkey moved troops "inside the de-escalation zone [...] without notifying the Russian side". Turkish President Erdoğan says the Syrian shelling killed five Turkish soldiers and three civilian personnel, with nine others injured, and that the Russians "need to stand aside". (AP News) (SANA) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
03
Major Trends

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investi

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate domestic political rivals. Senator Manchin is considered friendly with the White House. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump Closing statements are delivered before the United States Senate.

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump Closing statements are delivered before the United States Senate. (The New York Times) Democratic Senator Joe Manchin asks his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, as an alternative to impeachment, for his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate domestic political rivals. Senator Manchin is considered friendly with the White House. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
03
Politics / Government

Post-Brexit, United Kingdom–European Union relations European Union negotiator Michel Barnier says a future trade deal is possible only if the United Kingdom "a

Post-Brexit, United Kingdom–European Union relations European Union negotiator Michel Barnier says a future trade deal is possible only if the United Kingdom "abides by EU standards". British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK would not be bound by EU rules in any post-Brexit agreement. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2020
Feb
04
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Turkey will not allow Syria's military to gain more ground in the rebel-held Idlib Governorate, as the Syrian Army c

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Turkey will not allow Syria's military to gain more ground in the rebel-held Idlib Governorate, as the Syrian Army captures several more villages near the city of Saraqib. Turkish officials say intermittent clashes between Turkish and Syrian troops have continued since Monday. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020
Feb
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with o

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying reports the death toll has surpassed 400 with over 20,000 people infected, and requests the United States "not to overreact". (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong The second coronavirus death outside mainland China is reported in Hong Kong. The victim was a 34-year-old Hongkonger who had recently travelled to Wuhan, the center of the pandemic. The Hospital Authority said the victim suffered from "preexisting health conditions", but did not give details. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020
Feb
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong The second coronavirus death outside mainland China is reported in Hong Kong.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong The second coronavirus death outside mainland China is reported in Hong Kong. The victim was a 34-year-old Hongkonger who had recently travelled to Wuhan, the center of the pandemic. The Hospital Authority said the victim suffered from "preexisting health conditions", but did not give details. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 4, 2020
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