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21
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Myanmar protests, aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Facebook takes down the main page of the military of Myanmar a day after two protesters were ki

2021 Myanmar protests, aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Facebook takes down the main page of the military of Myanmar a day after two protesters were killed. The social media site said that the account violated its policies of "incitement to violence and coordinating harm". Earlier, the military had blocked Internet access in many parts of the country. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia begins a mass vaccination campaign with the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia begins a mass vaccination campaign with the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is one of the first people to receive a vaccine. (ABC Australia) Australia and New Zealand reopen their maritime borders after recent outbreaks in both countries have been contained. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
21
Health / Disasters

Israeli authorities close off access to its Mediterranean beaches following an offshore oil spill that has devastated more than 100 miles (160 km) of the countr

Israeli authorities close off access to its Mediterranean beaches following an offshore oil spill that has devastated more than 100 miles (160 km) of the country's coastline. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority calls the spill "one of the most serious ecological disasters" in the country’s history. The cause of the spill is currently under investigation. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
21
Major Trends

The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months. However, the agreement bars inspectors from doing snap inspections and also prohibits them from reviewing footage taken at the nuclear sites. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2021
Feb
22
Politics / Government

Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide against its Muslim Uyghur minority in X

Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide against its Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang. However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and most of his Cabinet did not participate in the vote. An amendment to the bill also calls for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved from Beijing if the genocide continues. (The Globe and Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Politics / Government

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama urges the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, and Palau to reconsider

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama urges the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, and Palau to reconsider their decision of leaving the Pacific Islands Forum and says that this is an opportunity to fight climate change. Bainimarama also invites U.S. President Joe Biden to the next forum meeting in August. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Politics / Government

Uyghur genocide, Canada–China relations Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide

Uyghur genocide, Canada–China relations Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide against its Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang. However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and most of his Cabinet did not participate in the vote. An amendment to the bill also calls for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved from Beijing if the genocide continues. (The Globe and Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new four-step plan for easing lockdown restrictions in England, starting with the

COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new four-step plan for easing lockdown restrictions in England, starting with the reopening of schools on March 8 and the lifting of the stay-at-home order on March 29. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France French authorities announce that 90% of residents in the southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes, which includes Nice, will be placed

COVID-19 pandemic in France French authorities announce that 90% of residents in the southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes, which includes Nice, will be placed under a weekend lockdown for the next two weeks following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra imposes a ban on all political, social, and religious gatherings, as well as all process

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra imposes a ban on all political, social, and religious gatherings, as well as all processions and public demonstrations in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Business Today) India surpasses 11 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the United States. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. The White House orders United States flags to fly at half-staff for the next five days in order to honor those who have died from COVID-19. (The Independent) The United States surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, just five weeks after the country passed 400,000 deaths. (CBS News) (NPR) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico COVID-19 vaccination in Mexico Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new four-step plan for easing lockdown res

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new four-step plan for easing lockdown restrictions in England, starting with the reopening of schools on March 8 and the lifting of the stay-at-home order on March 29. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students in P1 to P3 return to school in Scotland for the first time since the Christmas holiday as part of a phased school reopening. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. The White House orders United States flags to fly at half-staff for the next five days in order to honor those who have died from COVID-19. (The Independent) The United States surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, just five weeks after the country passed 400,000 deaths. (CBS News) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Pop Culture / Entertainment

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state), COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces th

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state), COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that movie theatres in New York City can reopen with 25% capacity on March 5, in line with rules currently in place for locations in the rest of the state. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
22
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Vatican Press Office announces that all journalists to accompany Pope Francis on his March trip to Iraq

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Vatican Press Office announces that all journalists to accompany Pope Francis on his March trip to Iraq must receive a Covid vaccination. Certificates of vaccination are required for reporters seeking press credentials for the trip. (Catholic Culture)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2021
Feb
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. (Asharq Al-awsat) COVID-19 pandemic in Senegal Senegal begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using 200,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. Government ministers and health workers are the first to receive the vaccine. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2021
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