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Jan
15
Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Governor Janet Mills receives her first dose of the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Governor Janet Mills receives her first dose of the vaccine. (Bangor Daily News) President-elect Joe Biden is expected to deploy the United States National Guard and FEMA resources to distribute vaccines across the United States when he takes office. He also says that he will invoke the Defense Production Act to produce vaccines. (The West Australian) (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Pan Am Flight 103 The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, loses a posthumous appeal at a top Scottish court against his conviction.

Pan Am Flight 103 The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, loses a posthumous appeal at a top Scottish court against his conviction. Al-Megrahi was the only person convicted for the terrorist attack, whereas his family say that he was the victim of a "miscarriage of justice". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, loses a posthumous appeal at a top Scottish court against his conviction.

The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, loses a posthumous appeal at a top Scottish court against his conviction. Al-Megrahi was the only person convicted for the terrorist attack, whereas his family say that he was the victim of a "miscarriage of justice". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 144 new cases, the majority in Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces.

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 144 new cases, the majority in Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces. This is the highest number of daily cases in the past 10 months and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 87,988. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Uttarakhand, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Uttarakhand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Uttarakhand, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Uttarakhand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a 44-year old man who was in close contact with people who travelled to the United Kingdom. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay, COVID-19 vaccine Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to

COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay, COVID-19 vaccine Paraguay approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth South American country to approve the use of the vaccine against COVID-19, after Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela. Supply of the vaccine will be facilitated by the Russian Direct Investment Fund. (PR Newswire)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the closure of all travel c

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the closure of all travel corridors beginning January 18 at 4:00 a.m. GMT. He also announces that all travellers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the previous 72 hours and quarantine for 10 days upon arrival, unless they test negative after five days. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Utah, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Utah reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom in

COVID-19 pandemic in Utah, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Utah reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom in a man from Salt Lake County with no travel history who tested positive last month. (The Standard-Examiner)

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

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party elects Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith as its new General Secretary, replacing retiring chief Bounnhang Vorachit.

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party elects Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith as its new General Secretary, replacing retiring chief Bounnhang Vorachit. Sisoulith was elected for a five-year term as leader of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the top post in the country, and part of the country's Politburo. (Reuters)

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

2021 Christian Democratic Union of Germany leadership election North Rhine-Westphalia minister-president Armin Laschet is elected leader of the Christian Democr

2021 Christian Democratic Union of Germany leadership election North Rhine-Westphalia minister-president Armin Laschet is elected leader of the Christian Democratic Union, one of the ruling parties in the Bundestag and the party of incumbent Chancellor Angela Merkel. Laschet's election makes him a front-runner to be the party's candidate in the federal election in September. (AFP via The Local)

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

2021 Ugandan general election The Electoral Commission of Uganda declares incumbent President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the presidential election, winning a

2021 Ugandan general election The Electoral Commission of Uganda declares incumbent President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the presidential election, winning about 59% of the vote, while opposition leader Bobi Wine received only 35% of the vote, according to the commission. (BBC News)

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

North Rhine-Westphalia minister-president Armin Laschet is elected leader of the Christian Democratic Union, one of the ruling parties in the Bundestag and the

North Rhine-Westphalia minister-president Armin Laschet is elected leader of the Christian Democratic Union, one of the ruling parties in the Bundestag and the party of incumbent Chancellor Angela Merkel. Laschet's election makes him a front-runner to be the party's candidate in the federal election in September. (AFP via The Local)

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

Boko Haram insurgency Hundreds of residents flee and government forces withdraw after the town of Marte in Borno State, Nigeria, is captured by Islamic State –

Boko Haram insurgency Hundreds of residents flee and government forces withdraw after the town of Marte in Borno State, Nigeria, is captured by Islamic State – West Africa Province militants. The military says it "tactically withdrew" troops, while confirming the town is under insurgent control. (Reuters)

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

Hundreds of residents flee and government forces withdraw after the town of Marte in Borno State, Nigeria, is captured by Islamic State – West Africa Province m

Hundreds of residents flee and government forces withdraw after the town of Marte in Borno State, Nigeria, is captured by Islamic State – West Africa Province militants. The military says it "tactically withdrew" troops, while confirming the town is under insurgent control. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2021
Jan
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives their second batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives their second batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine. (U.S. News & World Report) Argentina also reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a man who travelled from the United Kingdom in late December and later tested positive. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2021
Jan
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first county in the United States to do so.

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the first county in the United States to do so. (NBC News) Los Angeles County reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a man who traveled to the United Kingdom and is currently in quarantine in Oregon. (NBC Los Angeles)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the world's largest vaccination programme against COVID-19 in Ind

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the world's largest vaccination programme against COVID-19 in India, which plans to vaccinate more than 1.3 billion people. A sanitation worker is the first person to receive the vaccine. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 16, 2021
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