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The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months. However, the agreement bars inspectors from doing snap inspections and also prohibits them from reviewing footage taken at the nuclear sites. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021

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The National Electoral Council confirms that CREO candidate Guillermo Lasso will face the winner of the first round Andrés Arauz in the runoff.

The National Electoral Council confirms that CREO candidate Guillermo Lasso will face the winner of the first round Andrés Arauz in the runoff. (CNN in Spanish)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021

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The Philippines confirms 18 new cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom.

The Philippines confirms 18 new cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom. (CNN Philippines)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021

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Assassination of Luca Attanasio Six gunmen open fire on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing Italian ambassado

Assassination of Luca Attanasio Six gunmen open fire on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, a carabiniere and their driver. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in Mexico Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in Mexico Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand Thailand's Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand Thailand's Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi begins new clinical trial of their protein-based vaccine candidate and aim to reach the final testing stage in the s

COVID-19 vaccine GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi begins new clinical trial of their protein-based vaccine candidate and aim to reach the final testing stage in the second quarter after setback last year. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Four female development workers are killed and their driver wounded when gunmen open fire on their vehicle in Mira Ali, North Waziristan, Pakistan.

Four female development workers are killed and their driver wounded when gunmen open fire on their vehicle in Mira Ali, North Waziristan, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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French authorities announce that 90% of residents in the southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes, which includes Nice, will be placed under a weekend lockdown fo

French authorities announce that 90% of residents in the southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes, which includes Nice, will be placed under a weekend lockdown for the next two weeks following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi begins new clinical trial of their protein-based vaccine candidate and aim to reach the final testing stage in the second quarter aft

GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi begins new clinical trial of their protein-based vaccine candidate and aim to reach the final testing stage in the second quarter after setback last year. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Four female development workers are killed and their driver wounded when gunmen open fire on their vehicle in Mira Ali, North W

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Four female development workers are killed and their driver wounded when gunmen open fire on their vehicle in Mira Ali, North Waziristan, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.

Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Rwandan opposition politician Seif Bamporiki is killed in his car by a single bullet fired by a gunman in Cape Town, South Africa, where he lived in exile.

Rwandan opposition politician Seif Bamporiki is killed in his car by a single bullet fired by a gunman in Cape Town, South Africa, where he lived in exile. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Six gunmen open fire on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, a carabiniere

Six gunmen open fire on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, a carabiniere and their driver. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Sri Lanka surpasses 80,000 cases of COVID-19.

Sri Lanka surpasses 80,000 cases of COVID-19. (Ada Derana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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Thailand's Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine.

Thailand's Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021

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At least 79 inmates are killed in simultaneous fights in three jails in Ecuador, prompted by a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader was killed in

At least 79 inmates are killed in simultaneous fights in three jails in Ecuador, prompted by a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader was killed in December. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Bangladesh receives their second shipment of two million doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute of India.

Bangladesh receives their second shipment of two million doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute of India. (All India Radio)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Egypt receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.

Egypt receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. (Asharq Al-awsat)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Iran says that it is restricting the access of international inspectors to its nuclear installations.

Iran says that it is restricting the access of international inspectors to its nuclear installations. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Italy raises the age limit for Oxford–AstraZeneca's vaccine to 65 years old from previously 55.

Italy raises the age limit for Oxford–AstraZeneca's vaccine to 65 years old from previously 55. (The Local Italy)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran says that it is restricting the access of international inspectors to its nuclear installations.

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran says that it is restricting the access of international inspectors to its nuclear installations. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Northern Ireland reports their first three cases of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.

Northern Ireland reports their first three cases of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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San Marino receives their first shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.

San Marino receives their first shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Saskatchewan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.

Saskatchewan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. The patients are two people from the Regina zone who tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of January. (CKCK-DT)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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The last statue of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in Spain is removed in Melilla.

The last statue of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in Spain is removed in Melilla. (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Ukraine receives their first shipment of 500 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.

Ukraine receives their first shipment of 500 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. (RFE/RL)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021

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Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy tests positive for COVID-19 following a brief period of isolation after suspected exposure.

Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy tests positive for COVID-19 following a brief period of isolation after suspected exposure. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Alaska reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a person from Anchorage with no known travel history.

Alaska reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a person from Anchorage with no known travel history. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Authorities in Germany and Belgium seize more than 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb) of cocaine, worth billions of dollars, in an international operation that result

Authorities in Germany and Belgium seize more than 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb) of cocaine, worth billions of dollars, in an international operation that resulted in one arrest. Authorities consider this to be the largest amount of cocaine ever seized in Europe. The containers came on a ship from Paraguay, via Tangier and Rotterdam, the police said. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a co

COVID-19 vaccine Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a committee within the FDA, though formal authorization will not be determined until February 26. The vaccine is 66% effective in combating the virus and can be stored in normal refrigerators. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant Moderna announces that they will ship their vaccine candidate for testing against the 501.V2 variant that originated in South A

COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant Moderna announces that they will ship their vaccine candidate for testing against the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Egypt grants emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.

Egypt grants emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine. (PR Newswire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Ghana becomes the first country in the world to receive vaccines distributed through the COVAX initiative, with 600,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.

Ghana becomes the first country in the world to receive vaccines distributed through the COVAX initiative, with 600,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Idaho reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a person from Ada County.

Idaho reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a person from Ada County. (Idaho Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a committee within th

Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a committee within the FDA, though formal authorization will not be determined until February 26. The vaccine is 66% effective in combating the virus and can be stored in normal refrigerators. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Moderna announces that they will ship their vaccine candidate for testing against the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa.

Moderna announces that they will ship their vaccine candidate for testing against the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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North Carolina governor Roy Cooper announces that some stay-at-home and curfew restrictions will be lifted on February 26, such as allowing bars to reopen indoo

North Carolina governor Roy Cooper announces that some stay-at-home and curfew restrictions will be lifted on February 26, such as allowing bars to reopen indoors, increasing the number of people in gatherings, and extending the alcohol sale cutoff to 11:00 p.m. (The News & Observer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Thailand receives their first shipment of 200,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccines.

Thailand receives their first shipment of 200,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccines. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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Vietnam receives their first shipment of 117,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from South Korea.

Vietnam receives their first shipment of 117,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from South Korea. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2021

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2021 Croix-des-Bouquets jailbreak Notable gang leader Arnel Joseph and other detainees escape from prison in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, during a riot that also

2021 Croix-des-Bouquets jailbreak Notable gang leader Arnel Joseph and other detainees escape from prison in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, during a riot that also resulted in the death of eight people inside the jail, including the prison's director. Casualties are also reported in the city's streets. (Al Jazeera)