Apr
02
President Alberto Fernández tests positive for COVID-19.
President Alberto Fernández tests positive for COVID-19. (The Courier)
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Apr
02
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered.
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. (Livemint) COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 47,827 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (The Times of India)
Apr
02
COVID-19 vaccination in India India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered.
COVID-19 vaccination in India India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. (Livemint)
Apr
02
India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered.
India reports a new single-day record of 3.67 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. (Livemint)
Apr
03
COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines The government extends the enhanced community quarantine imposed on the Greater Manila Area until April 11, fo
COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines The government extends the enhanced community quarantine imposed on the Greater Manila Area until April 11, following the report of a record 15,310 new confirmed cases the previous day. (CNA)
Apr
03
COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh The government announces a one-week nationwide lockdown beginning April 5 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and
COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh The government announces a one-week nationwide lockdown beginning April 5 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Factory, utility, and emergency services are exempt from the lockdown. (The Economic Times)
Apr
03
The government announces a one-week nationwide lockdown beginning April 5 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
The government announces a one-week nationwide lockdown beginning April 5 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Factory, utility, and emergency services are exempt from the lockdown. (The Economic Times)
Apr
03
The government extends the enhanced community quarantine imposed on the Greater Manila Area until April 11, following the report of a record 15,310 new confirme
The government extends the enhanced community quarantine imposed on the Greater Manila Area until April 11, following the report of a record 15,310 new confirmed cases the previous day. (CNA)
Apr
03
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States records four million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in t
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States records four million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (CNN)
Apr
04
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Taliban insurgency, 2021 Afghanistan attacks Three security personnel are killed in a car bombing near Kabul.
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Taliban insurgency, 2021 Afghanistan attacks Three security personnel are killed in a car bombing near Kabul. The Taliban claims responsibility for the attack. (Al Arabiya) Afghan peace process President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey. (Khaama Press)
Apr
04
2021 Bulgarian parliamentary election Bulgarians head to the polls to elect new members of the National Assembly.
2021 Bulgarian parliamentary election Bulgarians head to the polls to elect new members of the National Assembly. (Euronews)
Apr
04
2021 Kosovan presidential election The Assembly elects Vjosa Osmani as President.
2021 Kosovan presidential election The Assembly elects Vjosa Osmani as President. (Reuters)
Apr
04
Afghan peace process President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meetin
Afghan peace process President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey. (Khaama Press)
Apr
04
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be implemented from tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. until April 30. (The Hindu Business Line) India reports 93,249 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day number of daily cases since September 21. This brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12.48 million. (Hindustan Times)
Apr
04
COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce
COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be implemented from tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. until April 30. (The Hindu Business Line)
Apr
04
President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey.
President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey. (Khaama Press)
Apr
04
The Assembly elects Vjosa Osmani as President.
The Assembly elects Vjosa Osmani as President. (Reuters)
Apr
04
The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases.
The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be implemented from tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. until April 30. (The Hindu Business Line)
Apr
05
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is elected as the 11th President, with 97.5% of the vote.
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is elected as the 11th President, with 97.5% of the vote. He is the country's first former Prime Minister to be elected President. (VnExpress)
Apr
05
Politics of Vietnam Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is elected as the 11th President, with 97.5% of the vote.
Politics of Vietnam Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is elected as the 11th President, with 97.5% of the vote. He is the country's first former Prime Minister to be elected President. (VnExpress) The National Assembly of Vietnam elects Phạm Minh Chính as the country's 10th Prime Minister, with 96% of the vote. (Zing)
Apr
05
The Turkish government arrests at least ten former admirals under suspicion of initiating a coup d'état, after 104 retired admirals issued an open letter opposi
The Turkish government arrests at least ten former admirals under suspicion of initiating a coup d'état, after 104 retired admirals issued an open letter opposing the proposed Istanbul Canal. (The News International)
Apr
05
The National Assembly of Vietnam elects Phạm Minh Chính as the country's 10th Prime Minister, with 96% of the vote.
The National Assembly of Vietnam elects Phạm Minh Chính as the country's 10th Prime Minister, with 96% of the vote. (Zing)
Apr
06
2021 Dutch general election Minister of State Herman Tjeenk Willink of the Labour Party is appointed as informateur for the next cabinet formation.
2021 Dutch general election Minister of State Herman Tjeenk Willink of the Labour Party is appointed as informateur for the next cabinet formation. (DutchNews.nl)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST until April 30 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the union territory. (The Economic Times)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in Haiti The Haiti government rejects an offer from the World Health Organization to receive 756,000 doses of the vaccine produced by AstraZen
COVID-19 pandemic in Haiti The Haiti government rejects an offer from the World Health Organization to receive 756,000 doses of the vaccine produced by AstraZeneca. (EFE)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST until April 30 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the union territory. (The Economic Times)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The New Zealand government announces that it will allow quarantine-free travel from Australia beginning April 19, thereby reest
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The New Zealand government announces that it will allow quarantine-free travel from Australia beginning April 19, thereby reestablishing two-way, quarantine-free travel between the nations. (BBC News)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the
COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the 9:00 p.m. curfew and limits of movement between districts beginning April 12. (U.S. News and World Report)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, Lineage P.1 Colorado reports its first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in t
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado, Lineage P.1 Colorado reports its first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in two people from Boulder County. (The Denver Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker receives his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. (WWLP-TV) COVID-19 vaccination in the United States President Joe Biden announces that the deadline for all states to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine will be moved up from May 1 to April 19. (CNN)
Apr
06
The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m.
The Delhi government imposes a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST until April 30 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the union territory. (The Economic Times)
Apr
06
The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the 9:00 p.m.
The government approves a plan to reopen selected stores and lower grades at elementary schools, as well as lifting the 9:00 p.m. curfew and limits of movement between districts beginning April 12. (U.S. News and World Report)
Apr
06
The Haiti government rejects an offer from the World Health Organization to receive 756,000 doses of the vaccine produced by AstraZeneca.
The Haiti government rejects an offer from the World Health Organization to receive 756,000 doses of the vaccine produced by AstraZeneca. (EFE)
Apr
06
The New Zealand government announces that it will allow quarantine-free travel from Australia beginning April 19, thereby reestablishing two-way, quarantine-fre
The New Zealand government announces that it will allow quarantine-free travel from Australia beginning April 19, thereby reestablishing two-way, quarantine-free travel between the nations. (BBC News)
Apr
06
COVID-19 pandemic in Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley tests positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic in Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley tests positive for COVID-19. (Trinidad Express)
Apr
06
Minister of State Herman Tjeenk Willink of the Labour Party is appointed as informateur for the next cabinet formation.
Minister of State Herman Tjeenk Willink of the Labour Party is appointed as informateur for the next cabinet formation. (DutchNews.nl)
Apr
06
Prime Minister Keith Rowley tests positive for COVID-19.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley tests positive for COVID-19. (Trinidad Express)
Apr
07
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 22,039 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the second consecutive day.
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 22,039 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the second consecutive day. The country also reports 199 deaths. These numbers bring the total number of cases to more than 2.4 million and the total number of deaths to 56,833. (Minuto Uno) President Alberto Fernández announces a three-week curfew from midnight to 6:00 p.m. beginning from April 9 to April 30 amidst a record number of COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)
Apr
07
FIFA indefinitely bans Chad from all global football competitions, citing government interference in the country's football federation.
FIFA indefinitely bans Chad from all global football competitions, citing government interference in the country's football federation. (BBC News)
Apr
07
President Alberto Fernández announces a three-week curfew from midnight to 6:00 p.m.
President Alberto Fernández announces a three-week curfew from midnight to 6:00 p.m. beginning from April 9 to April 30 amidst a record number of COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)
Apr
07
Cannabis in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada votes to legalize the use of medical cannabis products.
Cannabis in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada votes to legalize the use of medical cannabis products. (Kyiv Post)
Apr
07
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m.
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST to the entire state, as well as banning all public gatherings, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (India Today)
Apr
07
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Punjab, India Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Punjab, India Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST to the entire state, as well as banning all public gatherings, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (India Today) India reports a record 115,736 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
07
COVID-19 pandemic in Punjab, India Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in Punjab, India Chief Minister Amarinder Singh orders the extension of the curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. IST to the entire state, as well as banning all public gatherings, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (India Today)
Apr
07
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors agree to extend the debt moratorium period for the least developed
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors agree to extend the debt moratorium period for the least developed countries until December. (CNA)
Apr
07
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors agree to extend the debt moratorium period for the least developed countries until December.
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors agree to extend the debt moratorium period for the least developed countries until December. (CNA)
Apr
07
The Verkhovna Rada votes to legalize the use of medical cannabis products.
The Verkhovna Rada votes to legalize the use of medical cannabis products. (Kyiv Post)
Apr
08
War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations Pakistan's parliamentary delegation cancels a visit to Afghanistan after the Kabul International Airport was
War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations Pakistan's parliamentary delegation cancels a visit to Afghanistan after the Kabul International Airport was closed due to security reasons. (Dunya News)
Apr
08
Pakistan's parliamentary delegation cancels a visit to Afghanistan after the Kabul International Airport was closed due to security reasons.
Pakistan's parliamentary delegation cancels a visit to Afghanistan after the Kabul International Airport was closed due to security reasons. (Dunya News)
Apr
08
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state from 6:00 p.m.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state from 6:00 p.m. on Friday to 6:00 a.m. on Monday amidst an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Livemint)
Apr
08
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state fro
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state from 6:00 p.m. on Friday to 6:00 a.m. on Monday amidst an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Livemint) India reports a record 126,789 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12,928,574. (The Times of India)
Apr
08
COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state from 6:00 p.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces a lockdown in all urban areas across the state from 6:00 p.m. on Friday to 6:00 a.m. on Monday amidst an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Livemint)
Apr
08
French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie announces the declaration of a national "agricultural disaster" in response to unseasonal spring frost.
French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie announces the declaration of a national "agricultural disaster" in response to unseasonal spring frost. He says economic assistance will be made available to affected farms. (Phys.org)
Apr
09
2021 Djiboutian presidential election Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is re-elected as the President of Djibouti for a fifth term, receiving more than 98 percent of the vot
2021 Djiboutian presidential election Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is re-elected as the President of Djibouti for a fifth term, receiving more than 98 percent of the vote. (Al Arabiya)
Apr
09
2021 Myanmar protests Troops shoot and kill at least 83 people in Bago, Myanmar, as junta spokesman General Zaw Min Tun says that the country is "returning to n
2021 Myanmar protests Troops shoot and kill at least 83 people in Bago, Myanmar, as junta spokesman General Zaw Min Tun says that the country is "returning to normal" as protests are "dwindling," and that government ministries and banks would resume full operations soon. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
Apr
09
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The government designates Tokyo, Kyoto, and nine other cities in Okinawa for stricter measures, which include closing businesses at 8
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The government designates Tokyo, Kyoto, and nine other cities in Okinawa for stricter measures, which include closing businesses at 8:00 p.m., in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be in effect from April 15 until May 5 for Kyoto and Okinawa and until May 11 for Tokyo. (The Japan Times)
Apr
09
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is re-elected as the President of Djibouti for a fifth term, receiving more than 98 percent of the vote.
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is re-elected as the President of Djibouti for a fifth term, receiving more than 98 percent of the vote. (Al Arabiya)
Apr
09
The government designates Tokyo, Kyoto, and nine other cities in Okinawa for stricter measures, which include closing businesses at 8:00 p.m., in order to reduc
The government designates Tokyo, Kyoto, and nine other cities in Okinawa for stricter measures, which include closing businesses at 8:00 p.m., in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be in effect from April 15 until May 5 for Kyoto and Okinawa and until May 11 for Tokyo. (The Japan Times)
Apr
09
Troops shoot and kill at least 83 people in Bago, Myanmar, as junta spokesman General Zaw Min Tun says that the country is "returning to normal" as protests are
Troops shoot and kill at least 83 people in Bago, Myanmar, as junta spokesman General Zaw Min Tun says that the country is "returning to normal" as protests are "dwindling," and that government ministries and banks would resume full operations soon. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
Apr
09
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces the closure of nightclubs, bars, and other nightly entertainment facilities in the Seou
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces the closure of nightclubs, bars, and other nightly entertainment facilities in the Seoul Capital Area and Busan beginning April 15, along with the extension of social distancing measures for three weeks due to concerns about a fourth wave of the pandemic. (Yonhap News Agency)
Apr
09
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces the closure of nightclubs, bars, and other nightly entertainment facilities in the Seoul Capital Area and Busan beginnin
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces the closure of nightclubs, bars, and other nightly entertainment facilities in the Seoul Capital Area and Busan beginning April 15, along with the extension of social distancing measures for three weeks due to concerns about a fourth wave of the pandemic. (Yonhap News Agency)
Apr
10
2021 Djiboutian presidential election Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh wins a landslide victory securing over 97% of the votes cast, in an election boyco
2021 Djiboutian presidential election Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh wins a landslide victory securing over 97% of the votes cast, in an election boycotted by the opposition. The leader of the opposition says that the results are "far from reality". Guelleh will serve his fifth consecutive term. (Reuters)
Apr
10
Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh wins a landslide victory securing over 97% of the votes cast, in an election boycotted by the opposition.
Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh wins a landslide victory securing over 97% of the votes cast, in an election boycotted by the opposition. The leader of the opposition says that the results are "far from reality". Guelleh will serve his fifth consecutive term. (Reuters)
Apr
10
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention director Gao Fu admits at a conference in Chengdu that the vaccines developed by China "don't have very high p
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention director Gao Fu admits at a conference in Chengdu that the vaccines developed by China "don't have very high protection rates", and that the government is considering mixing them to provide the protection needed. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
10
COVID-19 vaccine Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention director Gao Fu admits at a conference in Chengdu that the vaccines developed by China "don't
COVID-19 vaccine Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention director Gao Fu admits at a conference in Chengdu that the vaccines developed by China "don't have very high protection rates", and that the government is considering mixing them to provide the protection needed. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
10
Four people are killed and four more are wounded after security forces open fire on protesters during election-related violence in West Bengal, India.
Four people are killed and four more are wounded after security forces open fire on protesters during election-related violence in West Bengal, India. Another person is killed when unknown gunmen fire at voters at a polling booth. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
10
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Hindu) India reports a record 145,384 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 13.2 million. (The Times of India)
Apr
10
COVID-19 pandemic in Libya Libya begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh receiving his first dose of the COVID-1
COVID-19 pandemic in Libya Libya begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
10
COVID-19 vaccination in India India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination in India India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Hindu)
Apr
10
India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
India becomes the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Hindu)
Apr
10
Libya begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Libya begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Al Jazeera)
Apr
11
2021 Chadian presidential election Chadians head to the polls to elect their president.
2021 Chadian presidential election Chadians head to the polls to elect their president. Incumbent Idriss Déby is expected to extend his three-decade mandate. (Reuters)
Apr
11
2021 German federal election Bavarian minister president Markus Söder and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union Armin Laschet announce their respectiv
2021 German federal election Bavarian minister president Markus Söder and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union Armin Laschet announce their respective candidacies to succeed current Chancellor Angela Merkel after the federal elections take place. (Bloomberg)
Apr
11
2021 Kyrgyz constitutional referendum Kyrgyz citizens head to the polls on a referendum to reform the Constitution.
2021 Kyrgyz constitutional referendum Kyrgyz citizens head to the polls on a referendum to reform the Constitution. If approved, it would increase the powers of incumbent populist President Sadyr Zhaparov and allow him to run for a second term. It would also reduce the size of the parliament by 25%. (DW)
Apr
11
2021 Peruvian general election, 2017–2021 Peruvian political crisis Peruvians head to the polls to elect their president after having four presidents in four ye
2021 Peruvian general election, 2017–2021 Peruvian political crisis Peruvians head to the polls to elect their president after having four presidents in four years. (CNN)
Apr
11
Bavarian minister president Markus Söder and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union Armin Laschet announce their respective candidacies to succeed curr
Bavarian minister president Markus Söder and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union Armin Laschet announce their respective candidacies to succeed current Chancellor Angela Merkel after the federal elections take place. (Bloomberg)