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Sep
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government raises its alert level from 3 to 4, meaning transmission is "high or rising exponentially." It comes afte

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The government raises its alert level from 3 to 4, meaning transmission is "high or rising exponentially." It comes after the government's scientific adviser warned that there could be 50,000 new cases a day by mid-October without further action. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
Politics / Government

United States sanctions against Iran, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis, United States–Venezuela relations U.S.

United States sanctions against Iran, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis, United States–Venezuela relations U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the imposition of an arms embargo on the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics and other entities involved in Iran's nuclear program, including the government of disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for providing weapons to Iran. (AFP via CNA) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
War / Conflict / Security

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for

Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, Bahrain–United States relations The United States embassy in Manama warns American citizens in Bahrain of the "need for caution", days after the gulf kingdom signed a U.S.-backed deal with Israel. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Bulgaria sentences two men, a Lebanese Australian and a Lebanese Canadian, to life in prison in absentia, for their roles in the suicide bombing of a

A court in Bulgaria sentences two men, a Lebanese Australian and a Lebanese Canadian, to life in prison in absentia, for their roles in the suicide bombing of a bus in Burgas in 2012 that killed five Israeli tourists, the Bulgarian driver and the bomber. The whereabouts of the men is unknown and they are the subject of an Interpol red notice. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Aftermath of the 2012 Burgas bus bombing A court in Bulgaria sentences two men, a Lebanese Australian and a Lebanese Canadian, to life in prison in absentia, fo

Aftermath of the 2012 Burgas bus bombing A court in Bulgaria sentences two men, a Lebanese Australian and a Lebanese Canadian, to life in prison in absentia, for their roles in the suicide bombing of a bus in Burgas in 2012 that killed five Israeli tourists, the Bulgarian driver and the bomber. The whereabouts of the men is unknown and they are the subject of an Interpol red notice. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a daily jump of 4,176 new cases, bringing the country's total cases to 248,852.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a daily jump of 4,176 new cases, bringing the country's total cases to 248,852. This sets a new record high for the country since the beginning of the pandemic. (detikNews) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran The number of cases in Iran rises by 3,341 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily tally since early June. The number of total cases in the country reaches to 425,481. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020
Sep
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases. In the week ending today, cases hit 13,471, an increase of 60% on the 8,265 cases reported the week prior. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 200,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020
Sep
22
Culture / Society

Israel–United Arab Emirates agreement, Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement The Palestinian National Authority resigns the chairmanship of the Council of the

Israel–United Arab Emirates agreement, Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement The Palestinian National Authority resigns the chairmanship of the Council of the Arab League in protest of the bloc's failure to condemn Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates's normalization of ties with Israel. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020
Sep
23
Politics / Government

Belarus–United States relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The United States formally no longer recogniz

Belarus–United States relations, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests The United States formally no longer recognizes Alexander Lukashenko as President of Belarus, according to a U.S. Department of State statement. A State Department spokesperson calls for a new "free and fair election" in Belarus under independent observation. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Spe

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Politics / Government

Foreign relations of Argentina President Alberto Fernández demands Iran extradite the Iranian citizens accused of responsibility for the 1994 AMIA bombing in Bu

Foreign relations of Argentina President Alberto Fernández demands Iran extradite the Iranian citizens accused of responsibility for the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires and states that the demand is of "vital importance". (Argentine Official News Agency Télam)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong pro-democracy camp activist Joshua Wong loses a court case against his disqualification from running in last year's November election.

Hong Kong pro-democracy camp activist Joshua Wong loses a court case against his disqualification from running in last year's November election. The returning officer had disqualified him because she did not believe Wong had changed his stance on Hong Kong independence and his "subversive intentions". (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so.

Johnson & Johnson enters a Phase III clinical trial for its potential vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine company backed by Operation Warp Speed to do so. The trial is expected to enroll up to 60,000 volunteers across 215 locations in the United States and other countries. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India The number of deaths in India exceeds 90,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India The number of deaths in India exceeds 90,000. In the past 24 hours, the country reported 83,347 new cases and 1,085 more deaths. (The Nation PK) (Deccan Herald) Railway Minister Suresh Angadi dies from the disease at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. (Khaleej Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel reports a record jump of 6,923 new cases in the past 24 hours, as the country imposes a second nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. Further restrictions are being considered. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Human rights campaigners urge Cook Islands' MPs to abolish Article 64 of the Crimes Act, which criminalises gay men with up to 14 years' imprisonment.

Human rights campaigners urge Cook Islands' MPs to abolish Article 64 of the Crimes Act, which criminalises gay men with up to 14 years' imprisonment. The activists call on the lawmakers to abide by the Constitution. The Cook Islands is a sovereign territory belonging to New Zealand. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear progra

Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activities, create its terrorist networks, and use terrorism", adding that it produces nothing but "chaos, extremism, and sectarianism". An Iranian official rebuffs the accusations as "baseless". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
War / Conflict / Security

King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activiti

King Salman of Saudi Arabia calls for a "comprehensive and firm" response to Iran's nuclear program and condemns what he describes as "its expansionist activities, create its terrorist networks, and use terrorism", adding that it produces nothing but "chaos, extremism, and sectarianism". An Iranian official rebuffs the accusations as "baseless". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in the Cook Islands Human rights campaigners urge Cook Islands' MPs to abolish Article 64 of the Crimes Act, which criminalises gay men with up to 1

LGBT rights in the Cook Islands Human rights campaigners urge Cook Islands' MPs to abolish Article 64 of the Crimes Act, which criminalises gay men with up to 14 years' imprisonment. The activists call on the lawmakers to abide by the Constitution. The Cook Islands is a sovereign territory belonging to New Zealand. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Major Trends

The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared f

The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared from a ship conducting maritime patrol activities along the Northern Limit Line on September 21 and entered North Korean territory by the following afternoon. (AP via NY1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
24
War / Conflict / Security

Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively.

Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively. He is found not guilty of the murder of Sarah Spiers in 1996, and her body has never been found. Edwards is slated to be sentenced on December 23. (9NEWS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
War / Conflict / Security

Claremont serial killings Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997,

Claremont serial killings Bradley Robert Edwards is found guilty of the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in Perth, Western Australia, in 1996 and 1997, respectively. He is found not guilty of the murder of Sarah Spiers in 1996, and her body has never been found. Edwards is slated to be sentenced on December 23. (9NEWS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities report a new record of 16,096 daily cases in the last 24 hours, the highest since the beginning of the pan

COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities report a new record of 16,096 daily cases in the last 24 hours, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. The new record comes a day after the government announced new restrictions on bars and restaurants in major cities, including Marseille and Paris, provoking an outcry from local politicians and business owners. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland The government announces a plan to elevate Donegal to Level 3 out of a five-alert level alongside Dublin effective

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland The government announces a plan to elevate Donegal to Level 3 out of a five-alert level alongside Dublin effective midnight tomorrow, which means that authorities will tighten restrictions due to an increase in cases; restrictions include a ban on indoor restaurant dining and an advisory for people not to travel outside the county. The measure will remain in place for three weeks until October 16. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Politics / Government

French health authorities report a new record of 16,096 daily cases in the last 24 hours, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic.

French health authorities report a new record of 16,096 daily cases in the last 24 hours, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. The new record comes a day after the government announced new restrictions on bars and restaurants in major cities, including Marseille and Paris, provoking an outcry from local politicians and business owners. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Politics / Government

The government announces a plan to elevate Donegal to Level 3 out of a five-alert level alongside Dublin effective midnight tomorrow, which means that authoriti

The government announces a plan to elevate Donegal to Level 3 out of a five-alert level alongside Dublin effective midnight tomorrow, which means that authorities will tighten restrictions due to an increase in cases; restrictions include a ban on indoor restaurant dining and an advisory for people not to travel outside the county. The measure will remain in place for three weeks until October 16. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record jump of 4,634 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total at 262,022, while the death

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record jump of 4,634 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total at 262,022, while the death toll from the virus surpasses 10,000. The number of daily cases is the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. (detikHealth)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom sees new cases rise by 6,634 in the last 24 hours, the highest figure ever reported by the Department

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom sees new cases rise by 6,634 in the last 24 hours, the highest figure ever reported by the Department for Health and Social Care since the beginning of the outbreak. The new record tally brings the total number of cases reported in the country to 416,363. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
24
Health / Disasters

The United Kingdom sees new cases rise by 6,634 in the last 24 hours, the highest figure ever reported by the Department for Health and Social Care since the be

The United Kingdom sees new cases rise by 6,634 in the last 24 hours, the highest figure ever reported by the Department for Health and Social Care since the beginning of the outbreak. The new record tally brings the total number of cases reported in the country to 416,363. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
25
Politics / Government

2020 Paris stabbing attack A knife attack outside the former headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France, leaves two people wounded.

2020 Paris stabbing attack A knife attack outside the former headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France, leaves two people wounded. The building is now used by a television production company, and the two wounded victims are workers of the company. The suspected perpetrator and six other people are taken into custody. The interior minister Gérald Darmanin says that the stabbing is an Islamic extremist terror attack. (BBC News)

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

A knife attack outside the former headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France, leaves two people wounded.

A knife attack outside the former headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France, leaves two people wounded. The building is now used by a television production company, and the two wounded victims are workers of the company. The suspected perpetrator and six other people are taken into custody. The interior minister Gérald Darmanin says that the stabbing is an Islamic extremist terror attack. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020
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