World 2021 Timeline

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, 501.V2 variant Minnesota reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in South Africa.

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, 501.V2 variant Minnesota reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in South Africa. The patient is a person from the Twin Cities area who became ill on January 24 and tested positive on January 29. (KSTP-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary s

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reopen March 15, as a part of the country's gradual easing of its two-month lockdown. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the suspension of all professional sports from March 15 until March 30 amid a

COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the suspension of all professional sports from March 15 until March 30 amid a rise of the number of COVID-19 cases. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota, Lineage B.1.1.7 South Dakota reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in the Uni

COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota, Lineage B.1.1.7 South Dakota reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in the United Kingdom. (Rapid City Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency extends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 65 and older a

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency extends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 65 and older as overseas trials show its effectiveness. (The Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, test positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, test positive for COVID-19. (The Local Sweden)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces a uniform curfew in Metro Manila for two weeks beginning on March 1

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces a uniform curfew in Metro Manila for two weeks beginning on March 15 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Gaza Strip receives 40,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from the United Arab Emirates.

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Gaza Strip receives 40,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from the United Arab Emirates. (Ynet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Lineage P.1 Washington (state) reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in Bra

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Lineage P.1 Washington (state) reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in Brazil. The patient is a person from the King County. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Italian Medicines Agency bans a batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines as a precautionary measure following the death of three m

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Italian Medicines Agency bans a batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines as a precautionary measure following the death of three military officers in Sicily who had been vaccinated. (Ansamed)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Politics / Government

Economy of Brazil, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The National Congress of Brazil approves an $8 billion spending package to help deal with the second wave of the

Economy of Brazil, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The National Congress of Brazil approves an $8 billion spending package to help deal with the second wave of the pandemic in the country. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Major Trends

Eswatini receives a shipment of 20,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative.

Eswatini receives a shipment of 20,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

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Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the suspension of all professional sports from March 15 until March 30 amid a rise of the number of COVID-19 cases.

Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the suspension of all professional sports from March 15 until March 30 amid a rise of the number of COVID-19 cases. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

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Hungary reports a record 8,312 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 489,172.

Hungary reports a record 8,312 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 489,172. (Hungary Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the sus

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo (state) Governor of São Paulo João Doria announces the suspension of all professional sports from March 15 until March 30 amid a rise of the number of COVID-19 cases. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Major Trends

Iran receives a shipment of 150,000 doses of the Indian Covaxin vaccine.

Iran receives a shipment of 150,000 doses of the Indian Covaxin vaccine. (The Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Major Trends

Minnesota reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in South Africa.

Minnesota reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in South Africa. The patient is a person from the Twin Cities area who became ill on January 24 and tested positive on January 29. (KSTP-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

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Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Leo Boccardi, until now apostolic nuncio in Iran, as apostolic nuncio in Japan.

Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Leo Boccardi, until now apostolic nuncio in Iran, as apostolic nuncio in Japan. (Holy See Press Office)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Politics / Government

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reop

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that kindergartens, hair salons, bookshops, libraries, pre-schools and primary schools will be allowed to reopen March 15, as a part of the country's gradual easing of its two-month lockdown. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Major Trends

South Dakota reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in the United Kingdom.

South Dakota reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in the United Kingdom. (Rapid City Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

The Danish Health Authority temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as a "precaution" following reports that some vaccinate

The Danish Health Authority temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as a "precaution" following reports that some vaccinated people had experienced blood clots, causing one person to die after receiving the vaccine. It has not been determined whether there is a link between the vaccine and the clots. Norway and Iceland have also suspended their use of the vaccine. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Economy / Jobs / Business

The European Commission grants the approval of single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for general use.

The European Commission grants the approval of single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for general use. It comes after the European Medicines Agency recommends the conditional marketing authorisation for the vaccine. (The Brussels Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

The Gaza Strip receives 40,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from the United Arab Emirates.

The Gaza Strip receives 40,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from the United Arab Emirates. (Ynet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

War / Conflict / Security

The Italian Medicines Agency bans a batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines as a precautionary measure following the death of three military officers in Sicily who

The Italian Medicines Agency bans a batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines as a precautionary measure following the death of three military officers in Sicily who had been vaccinated. (Ansamed)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Health / Disasters

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency extends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 65 and older as overseas trials show its effect

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency extends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 65 and older as overseas trials show its effectiveness. (The Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces a uniform curfew in Metro Manila for two weeks beginning on March 15 in order to reduce the spread of CO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces a uniform curfew in Metro Manila for two weeks beginning on March 15 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Politics / Government

The National Congress of Brazil approves an $8 billion spending package to help deal with the second wave of the pandemic in the country.

The National Congress of Brazil approves an $8 billion spending package to help deal with the second wave of the pandemic in the country. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

War / Conflict / Security

Twelve protesters are killed as security forces open fire on anti-coup protests.

Twelve protesters are killed as security forces open fire on anti-coup protests. (CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

11

Major Trends

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, test positive for COVID-19.

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, test positive for COVID-19. (The Local Sweden)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2021

Mar

12

Major Trends

A lockdown will start on March 15 and last until April 6 for the Italian regions of Lombardy, Apulia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Piedmont, Lazio, Veneto, Emilia Rom

A lockdown will start on March 15 and last until April 6 for the Italian regions of Lombardy, Apulia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Piedmont, Lazio, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, and Marche, thereby bringing the total number of regions under lockdown in the country to 11. The Autonomous Province of Trento is also placed under a lockdown, while strict measures are imposed for eight more regions. Between April 3–5, the entire country will be placed under a lockdown. (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Immigration / Law / Policy

An upper court in Hong Kong denies bail for a second time to 11 of the 47 defendants in the case, citing national security risks.

An upper court in Hong Kong denies bail for a second time to 11 of the 47 defendants in the case, citing national security risks. Among those who were again denied bail are prominent activists and politicians such as Leung Kwok-hung, Claudia Mo, Jimmy Sham, Lester Shum, and Fergus Leung. The remaining defendants either withdrew their bail application or remain in custody under other circumstances. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originated in Brazil.

Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originated in Brazil. (The Arizona Republic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Auckland returns to alert level 1 and lifts all COVID-19-related restrictions aside from their face mask requirement on public transport after no community case

Auckland returns to alert level 1 and lifts all COVID-19-related restrictions aside from their face mask requirement on public transport after no community cases were found. (The New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Azerbaijan approves general use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

Azerbaijan approves general use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Yahoo! Finance)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Major Trends

Belarus reports 1,186 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 300,146 cases.

Belarus reports 1,186 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 300,146 cases. (Belarusian Telegraph Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Brazil reports 85,663 new confirmed cases and 2,216 more deaths from COVID-19, surpassing India as the country with the second-highest number of cases in the wo

Brazil reports 85,663 new confirmed cases and 2,216 more deaths from COVID-19, surpassing India as the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world, and also bringing Brazil's total cases to 11,363,380. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, Lineage P.1 Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originated in Brazil.

COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, Lineage P.1 Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originated in Brazil. (The Arizona Republic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan approves general use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan approves general use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Yahoo! Finance)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,186 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 300,146 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,186 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 300,146 cases. (Belarusian Telegraph Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 85,663 new confirmed cases and 2,216 more deaths from COVID-19, surpassing India as the country with the second-highe

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 85,663 new confirmed cases and 2,216 more deaths from COVID-19, surpassing India as the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world, and also bringing Brazil's total cases to 11,363,380. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria COVID-19 vaccination in Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccin

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria COVID-19 vaccination in Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following the death of a 57-year-old woman from Plovdiv after she received her dose. (Euractiv)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French Haute Autorité de Santé approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French Haute Autorité de Santé approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (U.S. News & World Report) France surpasses four million cases and 90,000 deaths of COVID-19. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Japanese health authorities reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a traveler aged 60s from

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Japanese health authorities reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a traveler aged 60s from the Philippines. The variant is different from the Brazil, South African, and UK variants. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia receives 14,400 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX initiative.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia receives 14,400 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX initiative. (World Health Organization)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Catholic Health in Buffalo.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Catholic Health in Buffalo. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Auckland returns to alert level 1 and lifts all COVID-19-related restrictions aside from their face mask requirement on public

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Auckland returns to alert level 1 and lifts all COVID-19-related restrictions aside from their face mask requirement on public transport after no community cases were found. (The New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan surpasses 600,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan surpasses 600,000 cases of COVID-19. (Geo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, 501.V2 variant Sri Lanka reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which originated in South Africa, in a person who travell

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, 501.V2 variant Sri Lanka reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which originated in South Africa, in a person who travelled from Tanzania and is currently staying at a quarantine centre. (Ada Derana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand postpones the public vaccination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand postpones the public vaccination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of side-effects in some vaccinated people. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, Lineage P.1 Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originat

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, Lineage P.1 Arizona reports its first three case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which originated in Brazil. (The Arizona Republic) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Catholic Health in Buffalo. (USA Today) COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States surpasses 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the na

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,850,930. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following the death of a 57-

COVID-19 vaccination in Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following the death of a 57-year-old woman from Plovdiv after she received her dose. (Euractiv)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Economy / Jobs / Business

France surpasses four million cases and 90,000 deaths of COVID-19.

France surpasses four million cases and 90,000 deaths of COVID-19. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

Greece–United Kingdom relations In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate and legal owner of t

Greece–United Kingdom relations In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate and legal owner of the historic 2,500-year-old Elgin Marbles amid growing calls to return the marbles to Greece. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law, 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries participants An upper court in Hong Kong denies bail for a second time to 11

Hong Kong national security law, 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries participants An upper court in Hong Kong denies bail for a second time to 11 of the 47 defendants in the case, citing national security risks. Among those who were again denied bail are prominent activists and politicians such as Leung Kwok-hung, Claudia Mo, Jimmy Sham, Lester Shum, and Fergus Leung. The remaining defendants either withdrew their bail application or remain in custody under other circumstances. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Politics / Government

In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate and legal owner of the historic 2,500-year-old Elgin

In an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate and legal owner of the historic 2,500-year-old Elgin Marbles amid growing calls to return the marbles to Greece. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Health / Disasters

Japanese health authorities reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a traveler aged 60s from the Philippines.

Japanese health authorities reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a traveler aged 60s from the Philippines. The variant is different from the Brazil, South African, and UK variants. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

12

Culture / Society

Kaduna kidnapping Thirty students and several staff members are kidnapped from a school in Kaduna State, Nigeria, by a group of gunmen.

Kaduna kidnapping Thirty students and several staff members are kidnapped from a school in Kaduna State, Nigeria, by a group of gunmen. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

Mongolia receives 14,400 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX initiative.

Mongolia receives 14,400 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX initiative. (World Health Organization)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following the death of a 57-year-old woman from Plovdiv after

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announces the suspension of the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following the death of a 57-year-old woman from Plovdiv after she received her dose. (Euractiv)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Sri Lanka reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which originated in South Africa, in a person who travelled from Tanzania and is currently staying at a

Sri Lanka reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which originated in South Africa, in a person who travelled from Tanzania and is currently staying at a quarantine centre. (Ada Derana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

Thailand postpones the public vaccination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of side-eff

Thailand postpones the public vaccination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of side-effects in some vaccinated people. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

The French Haute Autorité de Santé approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The French Haute Autorité de Santé approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

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The Italian Medicines Agency approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The Italian Medicines Agency approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

The World Health Organization grants emergency use approval for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, becoming the third vaccine to be approved after the P

The World Health Organization grants emergency use approval for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, becoming the third vaccine to be approved after the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Culture / Society

Thirty students and several staff members are kidnapped from a school in Kaduna State, Nigeria, by a group of gunmen.

Thirty students and several staff members are kidnapped from a school in Kaduna State, Nigeria, by a group of gunmen. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Turkey reports 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed

Turkey reports 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,850,930. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2021

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War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks A car bombing near a police station in Herat Province kills at least eight people and wounds more than 50 others.

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks A car bombing near a police station in Herat Province kills at least eight people and wounds more than 50 others. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

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War / Conflict / Security

2020–21 United States racial unrest, Shooting of Breonna Taylor People rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, w

2020–21 United States racial unrest, Shooting of Breonna Taylor People rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by officers who forced entry to her home using a no-knock warrant. Surrounding roads are closed off, but many felt the security measures were excessive. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

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Politics / Government

2021 Western Australian state election The Labor Party wins the state election in Western Australia, in one of the biggest landslide victories in the country's

2021 Western Australian state election The Labor Party wins the state election in Western Australia, in one of the biggest landslide victories in the country's history. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receives his first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receives his first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine. (France 24) Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso member Silvio Favero, known for introducing a bill against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, dies from COVID-19 in Cuiabá, Brazil. (Euro Weekly News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan's health minister resigns after six COVID-19 patients die due to a lack of supplemental oxygen at a hospital ward in Al-Salt.

COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan's health minister resigns after six COVID-19 patients die due to a lack of supplemental oxygen at a hospital ward in Al-Salt. (BBC News) Jordan receives 144,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (Roya News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

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Politics / Government

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receives his first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine.

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva receives his first dose of the CoronaVac vaccine. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

Jordan's health minister resigns after six COVID-19 patients die due to a lack of supplemental oxygen at a hospital ward in Al-Salt.

Jordan's health minister resigns after six COVID-19 patients die due to a lack of supplemental oxygen at a hospital ward in Al-Salt. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

People rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by officers who forced entry to her home using a no-

People rally in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by officers who forced entry to her home using a no-knock warrant. Surrounding roads are closed off, but many felt the security measures were excessive. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2021