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Feb
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens and all permanent residents arriving in England from 33 "high risk" countries, requiring them to stay for 10 days at government-designated accommodations. (ITV) (The Irish Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all international arrivals, requiring them to self-isolate for 10 days in one of six government-designated hotels. (STV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2021
Feb
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens a

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens and all permanent residents arriving in England from 33 "high risk" countries, requiring them to stay for 10 days at government-designated accommodations. (ITV) (The Irish Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all international arrivals, requiring them to self-isolate for 10 days in one of six government-designated hotels. (STV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2021
Feb
15
Politics / Government

The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens and all permanent residents arriving in England from 33 "high risk" co

The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens and all permanent residents arriving in England from 33 "high risk" countries, requiring them to stay for 10 days at government-designated accommodations. (ITV) (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam.

Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam. Yemeni government officials say that dozens of people have been killed in the past 24 hours as government forces counter the Houthi offensive. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock condemns the Houthi assault, warning of "unimaginable humanitarian consequences". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam.

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam. Yemeni government officials say that dozens of people have been killed in the past 24 hours as government forces counter the Houthi offensive. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock condemns the Houthi assault, warning of "unimaginable humanitarian consequences". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the reported deaths in Tigray were too high to let Ethiopia and the African Union handle the situation alone.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the reported deaths in Tigray were too high to let Ethiopia and the African Union handle the situation alone. He adds that the UN should intervene in the Tigray War, explaining that when a state is not able to stop atrocities on its territory, such as genocide, the UN has a duty to intervene. (Agence Ecofin)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam.

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam. Yemeni government officials say that dozens of people have been killed in the past 24 hours as government forces counter the Houthi offensive. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock condemns the Houthi assault, warning of "unimaginable humanitarian consequences". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The White House announces that President Joe Biden will e

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The White House announces that President Joe Biden will extend the foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through the end of June as an effort to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The White House announces that President Joe Biden will extend the foreclosure ban and mortgage fo

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The White House announces that President Joe Biden will extend the foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through the end of June as an effort to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, 501.V2 variant Massachusetts reports their first c

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, 501.V2 variant Massachusetts reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in a woman in her 20s from Middlesex County. (Masslive) COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic begins to inoculate medical workers as part of a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 following the arrival of the first 20,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses two million cases of COVID-19. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on February 22, which will include pre-school ch

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on February 22, which will include pre-school children, pupils in primaries 1, 2 and 3, and secondary students who need to carry out practical assignments. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Palestine reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom in 139 people from t

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Palestine reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom in 139 people from the West Bank. (Anadolu Agency) Health Minister Mai al-Kaila accuses Israel of blocking the delivery of 2,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine to the Gaza Strip, intended for ICU and emergency staff. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on Febru

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on February 22, which will include pre-school children, pupils in primaries 1, 2 and 3, and secondary students who need to carry out practical assignments. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been a

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been authorized worldwide. President Cyril Ramaphosa, government officials, and health workers are among the first to receive the vaccine. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been authorized worldwide.

South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been authorized worldwide. President Cyril Ramaphosa, government officials, and health workers are among the first to receive the vaccine. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the Unite

COVID-19 pandemic in India The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa to conduct self-paid molecular COVID-19 testing, beginning from February 22 at 23:59 p.m. IST. (The Wire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend l

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March on a provincial basis, which will divide the country into four categories based on infection and vaccination rates. (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March on a provincial basis, which will divide the country into four categories based on infection and vaccination rates. (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil,

The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa to conduct self-paid molecular COVID-19 testing, beginning from February 22 at 23:59 p.m. IST. (The Wire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a televised address, announces he will pardon dozens of protestors associated with the Hirak movement, reshuffle the

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a televised address, announces he will pardon dozens of protestors associated with the Hirak movement, reshuffle the cabinet within 48 hours and will dissolve the lower chamber of parliament to make way for new elections. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Insurgency in the Maghreb, Mali War Jihadist insurgents kill nine people in an ambush in Burkina Faso, while another jihadist attack near Bandiagara, Mopti Regi

Insurgency in the Maghreb, Mali War Jihadist insurgents kill nine people in an ambush in Burkina Faso, while another jihadist attack near Bandiagara, Mopti Region, Mali, kills nine people and leaves others missing, according to local government officials. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigeria approves the emergency use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigeria approves the emergency use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe begins its vaccination programme against COVID-19 using China's Sinopharm vaccine. Health minister and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is the first person to receive the vaccine. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Au

Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) proposed News Media Bargaining Code, which would require Facebook to pay to host Australian news content. A number of key government and charity organisations were also blocked for several hours. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coali

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib. (ISWNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retre

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib. (ISWNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

47th G7 summit U.S.

47th G7 summit U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi make their first global appearance at a virtual G7 meeting as the countries discuss COVID-19 recovery, trade, social media, free speech, and their approach to China. The countries also commit to offer $7.5 billion in funding for vaccination rollouts in poor countries. (France 24) President Biden, in a reversal of the Trump administration's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, says that the United States will contribute up to $4 billion to COVAX. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly u

Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly using coal mines in the Luhansk Oblast to finance separatists. The government also announced that it would nationalize a pipeline that transports Russian oil into the rest of Europe, which Medvedchuk was suspected of owning. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Argentine Health Minister Ginés González García resigns amid scandal over preferenti

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Argentine Health Minister Ginés González García resigns amid scandal over preferential treatment for the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to his close friends, including journalist Horacio Verbitsky. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously promised. He also announced that residents will be required to wear FFP2 respirators, nanotowels, or two surgical masks in indoor places and on public transport due to the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant. (BRNO Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously promised.

Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously promised. He also announced that residents will be required to wear FFP2 respirators, nanotowels, or two surgical masks in indoor places and on public transport due to the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant. (BRNO Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
20
Politics / Government

2020–2021 Thai protests, COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survives a second vote of n

2020–2021 Thai protests, COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survives a second vote of no-confidence in the House of Representatives, accused of mismanagement of the economy, mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, corruption, and abuse of human rights. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
21
Politics / Government

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Tillabéri attacks Seven members of the electoral commission are killed and three others are wounded in a land mine explosion in T

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Tillabéri attacks Seven members of the electoral commission are killed and three others are wounded in a land mine explosion in Tillabéri, Niger. The attack is carried out on the same day as the second round of the presidential election. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
21
Politics / Government

2020–21 Nigerien general election Nigeriens vote in a runoff to select a new president, in what is considered to be the nation's first potential peaceful transi

2020–21 Nigerien general election Nigeriens vote in a runoff to select a new president, in what is considered to be the nation's first potential peaceful transition of power since gaining independence in 1960. The two candidates are the ruling Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism's leader Mohamed Bazoum, and former president Mahamane Ousmane. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, Lineage P.1 Taiwan confirms their first three cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in Brazil, prompting th

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, Lineage P.1 Taiwan confirms their first three cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in Brazil, prompting the government to impose a 14-day quarantine for all travelers arriving from Brazil at a centralized facility beginning February 24. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
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