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23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest Brazilian indigenous leaders Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapo tribe and Almir Narayamoga Surui of the Paiter Surui tribe cal

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest Brazilian indigenous leaders Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapo tribe and Almir Narayamoga Surui of the Paiter Surui tribe call for the International Criminal Court to investigate President Jair Bolsonaro for "crimes against humanity" such as environmental damage to the Amazon rainforest. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil Brazil begins distribution of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil Brazil begins distribution of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine. (The Hill) Amazonas Governor Wilson Lima announces new, tougher restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, beginning January 25. People will only be allowed to leave their homes for essential purposes such grocery shopping. (CNN Brasil)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick New Brunswick's Edmundston region begins a 14-day lockdown.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick New Brunswick's Edmundston region begins a 14-day lockdown. Non-essential travel is prohibited in and out of the area. In addition, all non-essential businesses, schools and public spaces are closed, and all indoor and outdoor gatherings among people of different households are prohibited. (The Toronto Star) COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario A teen in London, Ontario, dies from COVID-19, making him the youngest person in the area to die from the disease. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 9,912 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 791,059.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 9,912 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 791,059. (detikHealth) Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force chairman and Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency Doni Monardo announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick New Brunswick's Edmundston region begins a 14-day lockdown.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick New Brunswick's Edmundston region begins a 14-day lockdown. Non-essential travel is prohibited in and out of the area. In addition, all non-essential businesses, schools and public spaces are closed, and all indoor and outdoor gatherings among people of different households are prohibited. (The Toronto Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Norway, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Health authorities impose tougher lockdowns in Oslo and nine neighbouring municipalities due to an inc

COVID-19 pandemic in Norway, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Health authorities impose tougher lockdowns in Oslo and nine neighbouring municipalities due to an increase in cases of a more contagious variant from the UK that also caused two deaths in care home residents yesterday. (VG) (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 15,333 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 624

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 15,333 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 624,469. The country also reports a record 274 deaths in the past 24 hours, surpassing 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. (SIC Notícias)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 23, 2021
Jan
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Central African Republic Civil War The Central African government renders custody of an alleged Séléka commander to the International Criminal Court, where he i

Central African Republic Civil War The Central African government renders custody of an alleged Séléka commander to the International Criminal Court, where he is expected to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. (AFP via Macau Business)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

American manufacturer Tesla files a lawsuit against one of its former software engineers for allegedly copying confidential computer scripts onto a personal fil

American manufacturer Tesla files a lawsuit against one of its former software engineers for allegedly copying confidential computer scripts onto a personal file hosting service. The former employee denies the company's allegation, claiming he transferred the files by mistake. (AFP via ABS-CBN News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Politics / Government

Politics of Estonia The two major political parties Reform Party and Centre Party agree to form a government, whose Prime Minister will be Kaja Kallas, who will

Politics of Estonia The two major political parties Reform Party and Centre Party agree to form a government, whose Prime Minister will be Kaja Kallas, who will become the first female to take the office. She is succeeding Jüri Ratas, who resigned following a corruption scandal that involves his party. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Politics / Government

Proposed second Scottish independence referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she intends to hold a "legal referendum" on independence since Bre

Proposed second Scottish independence referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she intends to hold a "legal referendum" on independence since Brexit removed Scotland from the European Union against its will. Another referendum would require the approval of the United Kingdom's government, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson opposes. (ABC News) (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Politics / Government

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she intends to hold a "legal referendum" on independence since Brexit removed Scotland from the European Union agai

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she intends to hold a "legal referendum" on independence since Brexit removed Scotland from the European Union against its will. Another referendum would require the approval of the United Kingdom's government, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson opposes. (ABC News) (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Politics / Government

The two major political parties Reform Party and Centre Party agree to form a government, whose Prime Minister will be Kaja Kallas, who will become the first fe

The two major political parties Reform Party and Centre Party agree to form a government, whose Prime Minister will be Kaja Kallas, who will become the first female to take the office. She is succeeding Jüri Ratas, who resigned following a corruption scandal that involves his party. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Sports

2020 NFL season, 2020–21 NFL playoffs, Super Bowl LV The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers, 31-26, winning the 2020 NFC Championship and advancing

2020 NFL season, 2020–21 NFL playoffs, Super Bowl LV The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers, 31-26, winning the 2020 NFC Championship and advancing to the Super Bowl. With the Super Bowl being held at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, this will be the first time an NFL team will play the championship game on their home field. They will play the Kansas City Chiefs, who beat the Buffalo Bills 38-24 in the 2020 AFC Championship. (CBC) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic France imposes new border restrictions that require travellers from other Euro

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic France imposes new border restrictions that require travellers from other European Union countries arriving by air or sea to present negative PCR test results obtained in the previous 72 hours. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol Around 38 United State

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol Around 38 United States Capitol Police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the storming of the United States Capitol. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois The Chicago Teachers Union votes to defy an order by the public schools to return to in-person instructions over COVID-19 concerns. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
War / Conflict / Security

Cross-Strait relations For the second consecutive day, Taiwan reports an incursion of its air defense identification zone by China's People's Liberation Army Ai

Cross-Strait relations For the second consecutive day, Taiwan reports an incursion of its air defense identification zone by China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. The incursion involved 12 fighter jets, two anti-submarine aircraft and a reconnaissance plane. Taiwan deployed air defence missile systems in response, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
War / Conflict / Security

For the second consecutive day, Taiwan reports an incursion of its air defense identification zone by China's People's Liberation Army Air Force.

For the second consecutive day, Taiwan reports an incursion of its air defense identification zone by China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. The incursion involved 12 fighter jets, two anti-submarine aircraft and a reconnaissance plane. Taiwan deployed air defence missile systems in response, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
Jan
24
Major Trends

Israel–United Arab Emirates relations, Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement Israel opens an embassy in Abu Dhabi, four months after the signing o

Israel–United Arab Emirates relations, Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement Israel opens an embassy in Abu Dhabi, four months after the signing of the agreement, while the United Arab Emirates approves the establishment of an embassy in Tel Aviv. (AFP via Dawn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 24, 2021
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