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Jan
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that a lockdown in level four areas such as mainland Scotland will begin at midn

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that a lockdown in level four areas such as mainland Scotland will begin at midnight, and that there will be a legal requirement to stay at home for the remainder of the month. Schools will also remain closed. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2021
Jan
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, COVID-19 vaccine Contrary to the strategy adopted by the United Kingdom, Spain is expected to maintain its plan to administer two do

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, COVID-19 vaccine Contrary to the strategy adopted by the United Kingdom, Spain is expected to maintain its plan to administer two doses per person of the COVID-19 vaccine tozinameran, which is the recommendation of the manufacturer Pfizer-BioNTech. Germany is also considering the single-dose strategy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2021
Jan
04
Major Trends

Crime in Malaysia A Malaysian coroner concludes that 15-year-old French-Irish tourist Nora Quoirin, who disappeared in August 2019 while vacationing at a resort

Crime in Malaysia A Malaysian coroner concludes that 15-year-old French-Irish tourist Nora Quoirin, who disappeared in August 2019 while vacationing at a resort in Seremban and whose body was found in a nearby jungle ten days later, had died by misadventure. Quoirin's family questions the verdict, saying that evidence suggests that her death was caused by abduction, homicide, or sexual assault. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2021
Jan
04
Major Trends

Iran–South Korea relations Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes a South Korean-flagged ship in the Persian Gulf over alleged oil pollution and environmental hazard

Iran–South Korea relations Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes a South Korean-flagged ship in the Persian Gulf over alleged oil pollution and environmental hazards. The ship was travelling from Saudi Arabia to the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2021
Jan
04
Politics / Government

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that a lockdown in level four areas such as mainland Scotland will begin at midnight, and that there will be a

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that a lockdown in level four areas such as mainland Scotland will begin at midnight, and that there will be a legal requirement to stay at home for the remainder of the month. Schools will also remain closed. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

2020 United States Senate elections 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate special election in Georgia Voters in Georgia

2020 United States Senate elections 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate special election in Georgia Voters in Georgia head to the polls to cast their votes to determine who will control the United States Senate. Republican Senator David Perdue will face Democrat Jon Ossoff, and incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler will face Democrat Raphael Warnock. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate special election in Georgia Voters in Georgia head to the polls to cast their vot

2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate special election in Georgia Voters in Georgia head to the polls to cast their votes to determine who will control the United States Senate. Republican Senator David Perdue will face Democrat Jon Ossoff, and incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler will face Democrat Raphael Warnock. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

Censorship in Vietnam A court in Vietnam sentences three freelance journalists to between 11 and 15 years in prison for anti-state propaganda, criticising the g

Censorship in Vietnam A court in Vietnam sentences three freelance journalists to between 11 and 15 years in prison for anti-state propaganda, criticising the government and "infringing the interests of the Communist Party", among other convictions. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda Rwanda bans public and private transport in and out of Kigali and between districts and extends a curfew

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda Rwanda bans public and private transport in and out of Kigali and between districts and extends a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. local time for another 15 days amid a deadly second wave of COVID-19. (Daily Monitor) COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe reports 1,365 new confirmed cases and 34 deaths in the past 24 hours, its largest daily increase for both cases and deaths since the pandemic began as the country begins a month-long lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the increase of the COVID-19 risk level from level 4 to 5, indicating "widespread infect

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the increase of the COVID-19 risk level from level 4 to 5, indicating "widespread infection in society", as well as "a risk that treatment capacity at hospitals will be exceeded". In addition, public and private gatherings will be limited to five people. The rules will be in effect until January 17. (The Local Denmark)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy's Council of Ministers approves a decree that prohibits travel between the country's regions except for health or work reasons,

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy's Council of Ministers approves a decree that prohibits travel between the country's regions except for health or work reasons, with people in "red zone" areas only allowed to move once per day. They also extend most lockdown restrictions until January 15. The country will be in a "yellow zone" on January 7 and 8, with eased restrictions and allowing restaurants, bars, shops and malls to open, while on January 9 and 10 the country will be in an "orange zone", with malls closed and restaurants and bars open for takeaway and delivery only. (ANSA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive issues a stay-at-home order in Northern Ireland, which is currently in the second week of a

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive issues a stay-at-home order in Northern Ireland, which is currently in the second week of a six-week lockdown, legally enforceable from January 8, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive issues a stay-at-home order in Northern Ireland, wh

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive issues a stay-at-home order in Northern Ireland, which is currently in the second week of a six-week lockdown, legally enforceable from January 8, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (BBC News) The United Kingdom reports a record 60,916 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,774,479. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Georgia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Georgia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in an 18-year-old male with no travel history, and who is currently in isolation at home. (WXIA-TV) The U.S. surpasses 21 million cases of COVID-19, just four days after surpassing 20 million cases. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe reports 1,365 new confirmed cases and 34 deaths in the past 24 hours, its largest daily increase for both cases and death

COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe reports 1,365 new confirmed cases and 34 deaths in the past 24 hours, its largest daily increase for both cases and deaths since the pandemic began as the country begins a month-long lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

Italy's Council of Ministers approves a decree that prohibits travel between the country's regions except for health or work reasons, with people in "red zone"

Italy's Council of Ministers approves a decree that prohibits travel between the country's regions except for health or work reasons, with people in "red zone" areas only allowed to move once per day. They also extend most lockdown restrictions until January 15. The country will be in a "yellow zone" on January 7 and 8, with eased restrictions and allowing restaurants, bars, shops and malls to open, while on January 9 and 10 the country will be in an "orange zone", with malls closed and restaurants and bars open for takeaway and delivery only. (ANSA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
05
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the increase of the COVID-19 risk level from level 4 to 5, indicating "widespread infection in society", as well as "

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the increase of the COVID-19 risk level from level 4 to 5, indicating "widespread infection in society", as well as "a risk that treatment capacity at hospitals will be exceeded". In addition, public and private gatherings will be limited to five people. The rules will be in effect until January 17. (The Local Denmark)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2021
Jan
06
Politics / Government

Twitter locks the personal account of President Donald Trump for the first time, citing the president's "incitement to violence", and "false claims about the re

Twitter locks the personal account of President Donald Trump for the first time, citing the president's "incitement to violence", and "false claims about the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election". The social media site warns that further attempts to violate the company's rules could result in a permanent suspension of Trump's account. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
Jan
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco COVID-19 vaccination in Morocco Morocco approves AstraZeneca's vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco COVID-19 vaccination in Morocco Morocco approves AstraZeneca's vaccine. (The Washington Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Senegal President Macky Sall declares a state of emergency and imposes a curfew at 9:00 p.m. local time in Dakar and Thiès in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
Jan
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 7,836 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 7,836 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 121,154. (Independent.ie) The government also agrees to tighten the lockdown measures including keeping schools closed but allowing Leaving Cert students to attend three days per week and also suspending non-essential construction projects. These measures will remain in place until the end of January. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
Jan
06
War / Conflict / Security

News networks project that Democrat Raphael Warnock will defeat Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler, making him the state's first African-American Senator.

News networks project that Democrat Raphael Warnock will defeat Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler, making him the state's first African-American Senator. Warnock claims victory, while Loeffler refuses to concede the race and vows to "fight on". (CNBC) (BuzzFeed News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
Jan
06
Politics / Government

The government also agrees to tighten the lockdown measures including keeping schools closed but allowing Leaving Cert students to attend three days per week an

The government also agrees to tighten the lockdown measures including keeping schools closed but allowing Leaving Cert students to attend three days per week and also suspending non-essential construction projects. These measures will remain in place until the end of January. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
Jan
06
Politics / Government

U.S President pro tempore Chuck Grassley announces that the United States Senate has entered recess as Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was given out a speech, wit

U.S President pro tempore Chuck Grassley announces that the United States Senate has entered recess as Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was given out a speech, with an aide informing Lankford that pro-Trump protesters were entering the building. Additionally, the U.S. House enters a recess. (Business Insider) (KOCO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2021
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