World 2020 Timeline

Oct

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin The Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that 3,861 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in the last 24 hours, the hig

COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin The Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that 3,861 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in the last 24 hours, the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic. The positivity rate of 26.47% of the 14,586 tests received is the highest positivity for any day with more than 10,000 tests. (WBAY-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Croatia reports 1,131 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for the third day in a row.

Croatia reports 1,131 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for the third day in a row. (koronavirus.hr)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Technology / Science

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces new restrictions as cases in the city rise.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces new restrictions as cases in the city rise. Masks will be required in public spaces and gatherings will be limited to five people. (Fox News) (KCNC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas A 59-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap an

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas A 59-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple over opposition to the city's mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP) (The Wichita Eagle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Governor Pete Ricketts announces new restrictions amid rising cases and hospitalizations in the state.

Governor Pete Ricketts announces new restrictions amid rising cases and hospitalizations in the state. Indoor gatherings will be reduced from a capacity of 75% to 50%, people at bars and restaurants must remain seated with no more than eight people on tables, and table sizes for weddings and funerals must be limited to no more than eight people. The restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday. (The News & Observer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa A bomb kills at least 6 soldiers in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa A bomb kills at least 6 soldiers in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (Dawn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Malta orders clubs, bars, and places of entertainment to close at 11 p.m.

Malta orders clubs, bars, and places of entertainment to close at 11 p.m. local time effective October 19, as the country makes mandatory the wearing of face masks in public in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Manitoba reports 75 cases, ending a three-day streak of reporting no cases.

Manitoba reports 75 cases, ending a three-day streak of reporting no cases. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Moody's downgrades the United Kingdom's debt rating to Aa3 with a stable outlook.

Moody's downgrades the United Kingdom's debt rating to Aa3 with a stable outlook. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Northern Ireland reports 1,299 new daily cases in the last 24 hours, its highest number of a single day yet, bringing the cumulative total at 25,177.

Northern Ireland reports 1,299 new daily cases in the last 24 hours, its highest number of a single day yet, bringing the cumulative total at 25,177. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

Poland reports 132 new deaths, a record increase since the outbreak began, amid fears the pandemic is testing the country's supply of hospital beds and ventilat

Poland reports 132 new deaths, a record increase since the outbreak began, amid fears the pandemic is testing the country's supply of hospital beds and ventilators. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Portugal reports 2,608 new daily cases, its highest daily increase yet, bringing the cumulative count to 95,902 confirmed cases.

Portugal reports 2,608 new daily cases, its highest daily increase yet, bringing the cumulative count to 95,902 confirmed cases. (DGS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

Russia reports 15,150 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record since the start of the pandemic as authorities grapple with the onset of a second wave.

Russia reports 15,150 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record since the start of the pandemic as authorities grapple with the onset of a second wave. This is the first time that the country has reported more than 15,000 cases in a single day. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Slovakia reports 2,075 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for the second day in a row.

Slovakia reports 2,075 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for the second day in a row. (The Slovak Spectator)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

Switzerland reports 3,105 new cases, the highest record number in a single day since the pandemic began, thus taking the total to 74,442 confirmed cases in Swit

Switzerland reports 3,105 new cases, the highest record number in a single day since the pandemic began, thus taking the total to 74,442 confirmed cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein as the second wave of the pandemic grips the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

The Cameron Peak Fire grows into 167,153 acres and becomes the largest wildfire this year in Colorado, surpassing the Pine Gulch Fire.

The Cameron Peak Fire grows into 167,153 acres and becomes the largest wildfire this year in Colorado, surpassing the Pine Gulch Fire. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

The Czech Republic reports a record 9,721 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for two days in a row, according to data from the Health Ministry.

The Czech Republic reports a record 9,721 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new record for two days in a row, according to data from the Health Ministry. (The Daily Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

The Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that 3,861 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in the last 24 hours, the highest number since the beginning

The Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that 3,861 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in the last 24 hours, the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic. The positivity rate of 26.47% of the 14,586 tests received is the highest positivity for any day with more than 10,000 tests. (WBAY-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

The number of new cases in Italy reaches 10,000 for the first time, when the country reports 10,010 new infections in the past 24 hours.

The number of new cases in Italy reaches 10,000 for the first time, when the country reports 10,010 new infections in the past 24 hours. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

The number of new infections in Greece reaches a record 508 in the last 24 hours, for the first time daily new cases reach 500 in a single day.

The number of new infections in Greece reaches a record 508 in the last 24 hours, for the first time daily new cases reach 500 in a single day. From that cases, 227 are from Athens metropolitan area. (The National Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Technology / Science

Two activists in Thailand are arrested on charges of attempting violence against the Queen.

Two activists in Thailand are arrested on charges of attempting violence against the Queen. Bunkueanun "Francis" Paothong and Ekachai Hongkangwan are set to be charged under Section 110 of Thailand's criminal code and could result in a possible life sentence. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Politics / Government

Wallis and Futuna reports its first case of infection by SARS-CoV-2.

Wallis and Futuna reports its first case of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The individual, who arrived on October 3, and later tested positive, is asymptomatic and in isolation in a hospital. The territory was the only French-administered region free of COVID-19 until today. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Major Trends

Winnipeg is expected to close bars and casinos for two weeks as cases in the city rise.

Winnipeg is expected to close bars and casinos for two weeks as cases in the city rise. In addition, stores and restaurants in the city will reduce their capacity by 50%. Restrictions will go into effect on Monday. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

16

Health / Disasters

With 7,334 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, Germany sets a new record of daily cases for the second day in a row since the start of the outbreak, a

With 7,334 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, Germany sets a new record of daily cases for the second day in a row since the start of the outbreak, according to official figures released by the Robert Koch Institute. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

Oct

17

War / Conflict / Security

Azeri authorities say 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others wounded by an Armenian Scud missile attack on Ganja, Azerbaijan.

Azeri authorities say 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others wounded by an Armenian Scud missile attack on Ganja, Azerbaijan. The Armenian Defence Ministry says it is not true while Turkey calls the strike a "war crime". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Politics / Government

Azerbaijan says its troops have captured the city of Füzuli in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan says its troops have captured the city of Füzuli in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev tweets "Fuzuli city was liberated from the occupiers. Fuzuli is ours! Karabakh is Azerbaijan! I cordially congratulate all the people of Azerbaijan on this occasion." (Trend)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

War / Conflict / Security

End SARS The Nigerian Army announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the country continue.

End SARS The Nigerian Army announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the country continue. (Premium Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

War / Conflict / Security

The Nigerian Army announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the country continue.

The Nigerian Army announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the country continue. (Premium Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

War / Conflict / Security

Armenia and Azerbaijan announce they are again attempting to establish a ceasefire.

Armenia and Azerbaijan announce they are again attempting to establish a ceasefire. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Technology / Science

Armenian air defences shoot down three Azerbaijani drones operating in its national airspace, according to the Ministry of Defence of Armenia.

Armenian air defences shoot down three Azerbaijani drones operating in its national airspace, according to the Ministry of Defence of Armenia. (Urdupoint)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

At least eight Sunni Arabs are massacred by unknown men in Balad.

At least eight Sunni Arabs are massacred by unknown men in Balad. The area is controlled by the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia prompting accusations against the militia. (Xinhua) (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

Austria reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began.

Austria reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud is hospitalized at Square Hospital in Dhaka after testing positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud is hospitalized at Square Hospital in Dhaka after testing positive for COVID-19. (Bdnews24.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus Cyprus reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid

COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus Cyprus reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols. (Financial Mirror)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as curfew goes into effect in Paris and other major cities in a bid to

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as curfew goes into effect in Paris and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new cases in Germany rises by 7,830 in the past 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day.

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new cases in Germany rises by 7,830 in the past 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day. (DPA International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana's Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana's Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day. That brings the state's cumulative total to 145,977 cases. This total includes 100 cases that were delayed in reporting "due to a technical issue." (The Indianapolis Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran surpasses 30,000 COVID-19 deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran surpasses 30,000 COVID-19 deaths. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports 869 new infections in the past 24 hours, its highest daily count so far since the beginning of the outbreak.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports 869 new infections in the past 24 hours, its highest daily count so far since the beginning of the outbreak. Of these new cases, 451 cases were from Sabah. (New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio's Department of Health reports 2,234 new cases in the last 24 hours, which sets a new record for the fourth consecutive day.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio's Department of Health reports 2,234 new cases in the last 24 hours, which sets a new record for the fourth consecutive day. (WFMJ-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand reports its first two locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in more than one month, after two Myanmar nationals living ne

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand reports its first two locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in more than one month, after two Myanmar nationals living near the border with the country tested positive. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 6,410 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the NSDC.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 6,410 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the NSDC. In addition, 109 patients have died in the past 24 hours, the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccine Russia is to begin clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine in India.

COVID-19 vaccine Russia is to begin clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine in India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

Cyprus reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to fo

Cyprus reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols. (Financial Mirror)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

France reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as curfew goes into effect in Paris and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak.

France reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as curfew goes into effect in Paris and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Pop Culture / Entertainment

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that movie theaters in counties with no cluste

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that movie theaters in counties with no cluster zones in the state can reopen on October 23 with restrictions up to 25% in capacity with a maximum of 50 people per screen. However, movie theaters in New York City will remain closed. (Variety)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

Indiana's Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day.

Indiana's Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day. That brings the state's cumulative total to 145,977 cases. This total includes 100 cases that were delayed in reporting "due to a technical issue." (The Indianapolis Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Politics / Government

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud is hospitalized at Square Hospital in Dhaka after testing positive for COVID-19.

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud is hospitalized at Square Hospital in Dhaka after testing positive for COVID-19. (Bdnews24.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

Iraqi insurgency (2017–present) At least eight Sunni Arabs are massacred by unknown men in Balad.

Iraqi insurgency (2017–present) At least eight Sunni Arabs are massacred by unknown men in Balad. The area is controlled by the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia prompting accusations against the militia. (Xinhua) (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Politics / Government

Italy reports 10,925 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for a single day in the country since the pandemic began.

Italy reports 10,925 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for a single day in the country since the pandemic began. As a result, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is slated to announce new restrictions tomorrow. (Corriere della Sera) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

Lombardy announces new restrictions ordering all bars closed at midnight effective today, with bars only able to serve customers seated at tables after 6 p.m.

Lombardy announces new restrictions ordering all bars closed at midnight effective today, with bars only able to serve customers seated at tables after 6 p.m. local time, and the sale of takeaway alcohol is also banned after that time. The region also prohibits the consumption of food and drink in all outside public areas under the new restrictions. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

Malaysia reports 869 new infections in the past 24 hours, its highest daily count so far since the beginning of the outbreak.

Malaysia reports 869 new infections in the past 24 hours, its highest daily count so far since the beginning of the outbreak. Of these new cases, 451 cases were from Sabah. (New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

Ohio's Department of Health reports 2,234 new cases in the last 24 hours, which sets a new record for the fourth consecutive day.

Ohio's Department of Health reports 2,234 new cases in the last 24 hours, which sets a new record for the fourth consecutive day. (WFMJ-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Politics / Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wins a second term in a historic landslide.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wins a second term in a historic landslide. Ardern's Labour Party becomes the first party to win a majority since the proportional system was introduced in 1996. (TVNZ) (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

Russia is to begin clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine in India.

Russia is to begin clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine in India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Major Trends

The number of new cases in Germany rises by 7,830 in the past 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day.

The number of new cases in Germany rises by 7,830 in the past 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day. (DPA International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

17

Health / Disasters

Ukraine reports a record 6,410 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the NSDC.

Ukraine reports a record 6,410 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the NSDC. In addition, 109 patients have died in the past 24 hours, the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

Oct

18

Politics / Government

2020 Bolivian general election Citizens in Bolivia head to the polls to elect their new president.

2020 Bolivian general election Citizens in Bolivia head to the polls to elect their new president. This is the first time elections are held since the 2019 Bolivian political crisis which saw Evo Morales resigning from power and Jeanine Áñez temporarily taking power. The two main candidates are Luis Arce, representing Morales's party Movement for Socialism, and Carlos Mesa, representing the centrist Revolutionary Left Front. (CGTN) An unofficial quick-count released by Unitel Bolivia projects Arce as the clear winner. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Politics / Government

2020 Guinean presidential election Citizens in Guinea head to the polls as incumbent Alpha Condé seeks another term facing off against the only other candidate,

2020 Guinean presidential election Citizens in Guinea head to the polls as incumbent Alpha Condé seeks another term facing off against the only other candidate, Cellou Dalein Diallo of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea political party. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Politics / Government

2020 Northern Cypriot presidential election In a surprise upset, nationalist Prime Minister Ersin Tatar narrowly defeats pro-reunification incumbent Mustafa Akı

2020 Northern Cypriot presidential election In a surprise upset, nationalist Prime Minister Ersin Tatar narrowly defeats pro-reunification incumbent Mustafa Akıncı in the second round to become President of Northern Cyprus. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Politics / Government

Citizens in Bolivia head to the polls to elect their new president.

Citizens in Bolivia head to the polls to elect their new president. This is the first time elections are held since the 2019 Bolivian political crisis which saw Evo Morales resigning from power and Jeanine Áñez temporarily taking power. The two main candidates are Luis Arce, representing Morales's party Movement for Socialism, and Carlos Mesa, representing the centrist Revolutionary Left Front. (CGTN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan October 2020 Afghanistan attacks Taliban militants kill at least eight security force members in Sahib District, Kunduz Province.

War in Afghanistan October 2020 Afghanistan attacks Taliban militants kill at least eight security force members in Sahib District, Kunduz Province. (TOLOnews) A car bombing kills 12 people and injures another 100 in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

War / Conflict / Security

End SARS The Governor of Osun State, Nigeria, Gboyega Oyetola, escapes an assassination attempt.

End SARS The Governor of Osun State, Nigeria, Gboyega Oyetola, escapes an assassination attempt. As he addressed a crowd, gunmen, also carrying machetes and throwing rocks, attacked his position. According to authorities, he was unharmed, but some of his bodyguards were injured. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Politics / Government

In a surprise upset, nationalist Prime Minister Ersin Tatar narrowly defeats pro-reunification incumbent Mustafa Akıncı in the second round to become President

In a surprise upset, nationalist Prime Minister Ersin Tatar narrowly defeats pro-reunification incumbent Mustafa Akıncı in the second round to become President of Northern Cyprus. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

War / Conflict / Security

October 2020 Afghanistan attacks Taliban militants kill at least eight security force members in Sahib District, Kunduz Province.

October 2020 Afghanistan attacks Taliban militants kill at least eight security force members in Sahib District, Kunduz Province. (TOLOnews) A car bombing kills 12 people and injures another 100 in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

War / Conflict / Security

The Governor of Osun State, Nigeria, Gboyega Oyetola, escapes an assassination attempt.

The Governor of Osun State, Nigeria, Gboyega Oyetola, escapes an assassination attempt. As he addressed a crowd, gunmen, also carrying machetes and throwing rocks, attacked his position. According to authorities, he was unharmed, but some of his bodyguards were injured. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Culture / Society

2019–20 Chilean protests Thousands of people gather in Plaza Baquedano, in downtown Santiago, to mark the first anniversary of the Chilean protests.

2019–20 Chilean protests Thousands of people gather in Plaza Baquedano, in downtown Santiago, to mark the first anniversary of the Chilean protests. Two churches were burned by a group of violent protesters. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Health / Disasters

2020 Central Vietnam floods A landslide caused by heavy rain in central Vietnam hits an army barracks, killing at least 14 soldiers and leaving others missing.

2020 Central Vietnam floods A landslide caused by heavy rain in central Vietnam hits an army barracks, killing at least 14 soldiers and leaving others missing. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

A car bombing kills 12 people and injures another 100 in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan.

A car bombing kills 12 people and injures another 100 in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

A landslide caused by heavy rain in central Vietnam hits an army barracks, killing at least 14 soldiers and leaving others missing.

A landslide caused by heavy rain in central Vietnam hits an army barracks, killing at least 14 soldiers and leaving others missing. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

An eleventh person is detained in connection to the murder of history teacher Samuel Paty.

An eleventh person is detained in connection to the murder of history teacher Samuel Paty. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

An unofficial quick-count released by Unitel Bolivia projects Arce as the clear winner.

An unofficial quick-count released by Unitel Bolivia projects Arce as the clear winner. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

Artsakh's Ministry of Defence reports 40 more its troops have been killed in clashes with Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh, bringing the total Artsakh Defence Arm

Artsakh's Ministry of Defence reports 40 more its troops have been killed in clashes with Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh, bringing the total Artsakh Defence Army death toll to 673 since fighting began on September 27. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020

Oct

18

Major Trends

Citizens in Guinea head to the polls as incumbent Alpha Condé seeks another term facing off against the only other candidate, Cellou Dalein Diallo of the Union

Citizens in Guinea head to the polls as incumbent Alpha Condé seeks another term facing off against the only other candidate, Cellou Dalein Diallo of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea political party. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 18, 2020