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Sep
05
Politics / Government

2020 Pacific typhoon season Typhoon Haishen approaches Japan, threatening the coasts of Okinawa and the island of Kyushu.

2020 Pacific typhoon season Typhoon Haishen approaches Japan, threatening the coasts of Okinawa and the island of Kyushu. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government is setting up a crisis response team and urges people to take precautions. Officials compare the typhoon to Typhoon Vera, which in 1959 killed more than 5,000 people. (ABC News) The Rodong Sinmun reports that the North Korean government has "punished" local officials for failing to evacuate residents amid the landfall of Typhoon Maysak, resulting in a "serious incident" involving numerous casualties. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
War / Conflict / Security

Climate movement Environmental activists of the Extinction Rebellion movement in England gather around several printing presses used by the Rupert Murdoch-owned

Climate movement Environmental activists of the Extinction Rebellion movement in England gather around several printing presses used by the Rupert Murdoch-owned publishing company News Corp in the towns of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, Merseyside, criticising the coverage of global warming by News Corp-owned newspapers. At least 34 protesters are arrested, while the protests lead to delays in the dissemination of the newspapers. (DW) (Reuters via The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi records 2,973 cases, the city's highest since June 26.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi records 2,973 cases, the city's highest since June 26. (The Times of India) India surpasses four million cases after reporting 86,432 new infections in the past 24 hours. The health ministry also reports 1,089 deaths for a total of 69,561. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Schools, including Islamic seminaries, reopen to some 15 million students after a seven-month closure. (AAP via The Canberra Times) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea 510 cases in South Korea are linked to anti-government protests. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
War / Conflict / Security

Environmental activists of the Extinction Rebellion movement in England gather around several printing presses used by the Rupert Murdoch-owned publishing compa

Environmental activists of the Extinction Rebellion movement in England gather around several printing presses used by the Rupert Murdoch-owned publishing company News Corp in the towns of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, Merseyside, criticising the coverage of global warming by News Corp-owned newspapers. At least 34 protesters are arrested, while the protests lead to delays in the dissemination of the newspapers. (DW) (Reuters via The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
War / Conflict / Security

Operation Barkhane Ten Malian soldiers are killed during an ambush in Nara, Koulikoro, Mali.

Operation Barkhane Ten Malian soldiers are killed during an ambush in Nara, Koulikoro, Mali. The attackers placed mines, which caused explosions after the army's vehicle passed, and then opened fire against the soldiers. (Koaci) Two French soldiers are killed when their armoured vehicle hits an IED in Kidal Region. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Politics / Government

Typhoon Haishen approaches Japan, threatening the coasts of Okinawa and the island of Kyushu.

Typhoon Haishen approaches Japan, threatening the coasts of Okinawa and the island of Kyushu. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government is setting up a crisis response team and urges people to take precautions. Officials compare the typhoon to Typhoon Vera, which in 1959 killed more than 5,000 people. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University a

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-19 policies. (NBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Northeastern University dismisses 11 students for violating COVID-19 guidelines. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii County closes their beaches and shoreline parks through September 19 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-19 policies. (NBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Northeastern University dismisses 11 students for violating COVID-19 guidelines. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Politics / Government

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Twenty unmasked protesters are arrested during anti-lockdown protests at the Shr

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Twenty unmasked protesters are arrested during anti-lockdown protests at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. (SBS) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his response to the outbreak as cases increase in the country, as well as calling for his resignation. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
06
Politics / Government

2019–20 Hong Kong protests At least 90 people are arrested in protests against the postponement of the 2020 Hong Kong legislative election.

2019–20 Hong Kong protests At least 90 people are arrested in protests against the postponement of the 2020 Hong Kong legislative election. Among the arrested are vice-convener of the Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan as well as League of Social Democrats (LSD) Leung Kwok-hung and Raphael Wong. Three other members of the LSD are fined for breaching a social gathering cap: Tsang Kin-shing, Jimmy Sham and Chan Po-ying. (The Standard) (Reuters)

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

At least 90 people are arrested in protests against the postponement of the 2020 Hong Kong legislative election.

At least 90 people are arrested in protests against the postponement of the 2020 Hong Kong legislative election. Among the arrested are vice-convener of the Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan as well as League of Social Democrats (LSD) Leung Kwok-hung and Raphael Wong. Three other members of the LSD are fined for breaching a social gathering cap: Tsang Kin-shing, Jimmy Sham and Chan Po-ying. (The Standard) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 90,632 cases, setting a record for a one-day tally of new cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 90,632 cases, setting a record for a one-day tally of new cases. (Portland Press Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates reports their highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases with 2,443 cases. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns Victorian premier Daniel Andrews extends stage four restrictions in Melbourne, including a nighttime

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns Victorian premier Daniel Andrews extends stage four restrictions in Melbourne, including a nighttime curfew for two weeks until September 28. The curfew, travel limits, and some other elements of stage four will then remain in place until October 26. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland 208 new cases are confirmed in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the highest level since May.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland 208 new cases are confirmed in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the highest level since May. (BBC News) The United Kingdom reports 2,988 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, their highest since May 23. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
War / Conflict / Security

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi state news agency SPA reports that they downed an explosives-laden drone launched against the southern territory b

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi state news agency SPA reports that they downed an explosives-laden drone launched against the southern territory by the Houthis. A Houthi military spokesman says that they targeted Abha International Airport and other sites which were "accurately hit". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
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