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Feb
19
War / Conflict / Security

Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military app

Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military appointments following a review of the royal couple's position within the British royal family. The couple will retain their HRH titles but will no longer use them. (The Guardian)

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
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Lineage P.1 Florida reports their first case of the Brazil variant of SARS-CoV-2, making it

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Lineage P.1 Florida reports their first case of the Brazil variant of SARS-CoV-2, making it the fourth state to do so after Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Maryland. (WFTS-TV) Florida surpasses 30,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Miami Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho, 501.V2 variant Idaho reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from Southwestern Idaho who previously travelled internationally. (Idaho Statesman)

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
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

In a 6–1 decision, the Federal Court of Malaysia rules that news portal Malaysiakini can be held in contempt of court over its users' comments against the Malay

In a 6–1 decision, the Federal Court of Malaysia rules that news portal Malaysiakini can be held in contempt of court over its users' comments against the Malaysian judiciary. Co-founder and editor-in-chief Steven Gan is personally absolved of the charge. The portal will be required to pay RM500,000 (about US$120,000) in fines next week. (Malaysiakini) (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
War / Conflict / Security

Megxit Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary milit

Megxit Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military appointments following a review of the royal couple's position within the British royal family. The couple will retain their HRH titles but will no longer use them. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
20
War / Conflict / Security

Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war At least 130 Russian airstrikes have killed 21 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the

Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war At least 130 Russian airstrikes have killed 21 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the past 24 hours in the Badia desert, according to the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
20
War / Conflict / Security

Syrian civil war Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war At least 130 Russian airstrikes have killed 21 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and t

Syrian civil war Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war At least 130 Russian airstrikes have killed 21 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the past 24 hours in the Badia desert, according to the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 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
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait, travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Kuwait bans entry to all non-Kuwaiti citizens until "further notice", while it

COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait, travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Kuwait bans entry to all non-Kuwaiti citizens until "further notice", while its citizens returning from abroad must quarantine at a hotel for a week, and then spend a further week in quarantine at home. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The British Health Secretary announces a small step to ease the nation's lockdown, allowing

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England The British Health Secretary announces a small step to ease the nation's lockdown, allowing care home visitors in England to be regularly visited by a single friend or family member. This change will take effect on March 8. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
20
Health / Disasters

Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona, Spain, over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Has

Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona, Spain, over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél. Several protesters break windows at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palau de la Música Catalana and also attempt to storm the Stock Exchange of Barcelona. (ABC.es)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
20
Health / Disasters

Protests against the imprisonment of Pablo Hasél Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona,

Protests against the imprisonment of Pablo Hasél Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona, Spain, over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél. Several protesters break windows at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palau de la Música Catalana and also attempt to storm the Stock Exchange of Barcelona. (ABC.es)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2021
Feb
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Moscow City Court upholds the three-year prison sentence against opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny.

The Moscow City Court upholds the three-year prison sentence against opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny. Navalny now faces slander charges. His defense had previously said that the European Court of Human Rights had labeled his arrest as "unlawful". (DW)

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
Feb
21
Politics / Government

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 indepe

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

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 quarantin

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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