World 2021 Timeline

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 15,503 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide tot

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 15,503 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,894,893. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Cyprus suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine until March 18 pending review from the European Medicines Agency following reports of possible serious

Cyprus suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine until March 18 pending review from the European Medicines Agency following reports of possible serious side effects among vaccinated people in other EU countries. (Cyprus Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom British chocolate maker Thorntons announces it will be permanently closing down all of its stores

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom British chocolate maker Thorntons announces it will be permanently closing down all of its stores, with the loss of about 600 jobs, thereby ending its 110-year presence on the high street. The company says it has been massively hit by the pandemic lockdowns and adds that high street conditions are too severe to continue. The company will continue sales online and through supermarkets. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Germany, Italy, France, and Spain suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of blood clots.

Germany, Italy, France, and Spain suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of blood clots. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Jordan reports a record 9,417 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 486,470.

Jordan reports a record 9,417 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 486,470. (Roya News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Health / Disasters

Latvian health authorities temporarily suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of blood clot issues among vaccinated

Latvian health authorities temporarily suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of blood clot issues among vaccinated people. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Immigration / Law / Policy

Legality of euthanasia Portugal's Constitutional Court rejects a bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients as unconstitutional.

Legality of euthanasia Portugal's Constitutional Court rejects a bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients as unconstitutional. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Immigration / Law / Policy

Portugal's Constitutional Court rejects a bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients as unconstitutional.

Portugal's Constitutional Court rejects a bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients as unconstitutional. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Politics / Government

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tests positive for COVID-19.

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tests positive for COVID-19. (ERR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Major Trends

Slovenia suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of cases of blood clots in vaccinated people in other countries.

Slovenia suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of cases of blood clots in vaccinated people in other countries. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Major Trends

Somalia receives their first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative.

Somalia receives their first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Health / Disasters

The Directorate-General of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of "rare, but severe" suspect

The Directorate-General of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of "rare, but severe" suspected side-effects among vaccinated people in other countries. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Economy / Jobs / Business

The European Union notifies the United Kingdom of its intent to start an infringement procedure.

The European Union notifies the United Kingdom of its intent to start an infringement procedure. According to the EU, the UK breached the Northern Ireland Protocol by unilaterally extending the grace period related to trade on the island of Ireland beyond April 1. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Major Trends

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech and the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccines.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech and the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccines. (Raajje)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Immigration / Law / Policy

The military junta expands the provisions of Myanmar's martial law, which is perceived as an attempt to legitimize their violent pushback against anti-coup prot

The military junta expands the provisions of Myanmar's martial law, which is perceived as an attempt to legitimize their violent pushback against anti-coup protesters. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Health / Disasters

The Ministry of Health detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a cluster of eight cases in a hospital in Lannion, Brittany.

The Ministry of Health detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a cluster of eight cases in a hospital in Lannion, Brittany. Many of these cases can't be detected by PCR tests. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Health / Disasters

The Ministry of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine while awaiting a WHO review amidst reports of cases of blood clots in vacc

The Ministry of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine while awaiting a WHO review amidst reports of cases of blood clots in vaccinated people from several European countries. (Nikkei Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Major Trends

Turkey reports 15,503 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,8

Turkey reports 15,503 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,894,893. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

15

Culture / Society

Twenty anti-coup protesters are gunned down by soldiers.

Twenty anti-coup protesters are gunned down by soldiers. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2021

Mar

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

Integrated Review, United Kingdom and weapons of mass destruction Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's nuclear weapon arsenal will increase from

Integrated Review, United Kingdom and weapons of mass destruction Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's nuclear weapon arsenal will increase from 180 to 260 warheads, and that the UK will shift its foreign policy focus to the Indo-Pacific region, while remaining committed to NATO. The government's review also identifies Russia as the "most acute threat" to British security. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's nuclear weapon arsenal will increase from 180 to 260 warheads, and that the UK will shift its foreign polic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's nuclear weapon arsenal will increase from 180 to 260 warheads, and that the UK will shift its foreign policy focus to the Indo-Pacific region, while remaining committed to NATO. The government's review also identifies Russia as the "most acute threat" to British security. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Economy / Jobs / Business

2021 Tillabéri attacks Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a nearby village.

2021 Tillabéri attacks Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a nearby village. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. IST in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot until March 31. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Gujarat The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. IST in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot until March 31. (The Economic Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, 501.V2 variant Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. The patient is a 33-year old man from Kerala. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga receives his first dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine ahead of an April visit to the United S

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga receives his first dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine ahead of an April visit to the United States to meet President Joe Biden. (Nikkei Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Economy / Jobs / Business

Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a nearby village.

Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a nearby village. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Economy / Jobs / Business

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Tillabéri attacks Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a n

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Tillabéri attacks Gunmen in Niger kill at least 58 people after ambushing a convoy returning from a market and then attacking a nearby village. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

Protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, amidst anger over the lack of services and poor living conditions.

Protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, amidst anger over the lack of services and poor living conditions. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m.

The Gujarat state government decides to extend the curfew timing by two hours to 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. IST in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot until March 31. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

Yemeni Crisis Protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, amidst anger over the lack of services and poor living conditions.

Yemeni Crisis Protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, amidst anger over the lack of services and poor living conditions. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Myanmar protests Thousands of residents flee Hlaingthaya Township in western Yangon amidst fears of a massacre by the military after martial law was declar

2021 Myanmar protests Thousands of residents flee Hlaingthaya Township in western Yangon amidst fears of a massacre by the military after martial law was declared in the industrial suburb. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Brazil reports a record 2,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 282,400.

Brazil reports a record 2,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 282,400. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Cambodia reports a record 105 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,430.

Cambodia reports a record 105 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,430. (Khmer Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 2,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 282,400.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 2,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 282,400. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 105 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases t

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 105 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,430. (Khmer Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, 501.V2 variant Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa.

COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, 501.V2 variant Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. The patient is a 33-year old man from Kerala. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3.

COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3. variant, which was originally detected in the Philippines and has been designated as a "variant of investigation". (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until May amid safety concerns regarding the vaccine, includ

COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until May amid safety concerns regarding the vaccine, including fears about blood clots. (Urdu Point)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Lithuania suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following three reports of suspected serious adverse

COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Lithuania suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following three reports of suspected serious adverse thromboembolic reactions among vaccinated people in the country. (Baltic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil.

COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil. (The Boston Globe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, 501.V2 variant Russia reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, 501.V2 variant Russia reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in San Marino San Marino surpasses 5,000 people vaccinated and becomes the fifth country in the world in terms of vaccine administrations in p

COVID-19 pandemic in San Marino San Marino surpasses 5,000 people vaccinated and becomes the fifth country in the world in terms of vaccine administrations in proportion to its population. (San Marino RTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabić announces a five-day nationwide lockdown from tomorrow until March 21, which will close all non-e

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabić announces a five-day nationwide lockdown from tomorrow until March 21, which will close all non-essential shops. Students in the lower grades of primary schools will most likely switch to online classes from March 22 for at least one week. (See News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Emeritus queen consort Sofía receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Emeritus queen consort Sofía receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (El Mundo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European

COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European Medicines Agency following reports on abnormal blood clotting in vaccinated people. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand resumes their vaccination rollout using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after it was temporarily suspended due to safety c

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand resumes their vaccination rollout using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after it was temporarily suspended due to safety concerns. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is one of the first people to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3. variant, which was originally detected in the Philippines and has been designated as a "variant of investigation". (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that ori

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil. (The Boston Globe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa.

Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. The patient is a 33-year old man from Kerala. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Emeritus queen consort Sofía receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Emeritus queen consort Sofía receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (El Mundo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

England reports their first two cases of the new P.3.

England reports their first two cases of the new P.3. variant, which was originally detected in the Philippines and has been designated as a "variant of investigation". (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Guinea-Bissau suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until May amid safety concerns regarding the vaccine, including fears about blood clots.

Guinea-Bissau suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until May amid safety concerns regarding the vaccine, including fears about blood clots. (Urdu Point)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Lithuania suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following three reports of suspected serious adverse thromboembolic reactions among

Lithuania suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following three reports of suspected serious adverse thromboembolic reactions among vaccinated people in the country. (Baltic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil.

Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil. (The Boston Globe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

Russia reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa.

Russia reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Major Trends

San Marino surpasses 5,000 people vaccinated and becomes the fifth country in the world in terms of vaccine administrations in proportion to its population.

San Marino surpasses 5,000 people vaccinated and becomes the fifth country in the world in terms of vaccine administrations in proportion to its population. (San Marino RTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabić announces a five-day nationwide lockdown from tomorrow until March 21, which will close all non-essential shops.

Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabić announces a five-day nationwide lockdown from tomorrow until March 21, which will close all non-essential shops. Students in the lower grades of primary schools will most likely switch to online classes from March 22 for at least one week. (See News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Politics / Government

Thailand resumes their vaccination rollout using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after it was temporarily suspended due to safety concerns.

Thailand resumes their vaccination rollout using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after it was temporarily suspended due to safety concerns. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is one of the first people to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

The Israel Antiquities Authority finds fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Cave of Horror, believed to be hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome 1,900

The Israel Antiquities Authority finds fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Cave of Horror, believed to be hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome 1,900 years ago. In addition, a 10,500-year-old weaving basket made of woven flowers is also found. (Haaretz) (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Health / Disasters

The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European Medicines Agency following

The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European Medicines Agency following reports on abnormal blood clotting in vaccinated people. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

16

Immigration / Law / Policy

Thousands of residents flee Hlaingthaya Township in western Yangon amidst fears of a massacre by the military after martial law was declared in the industrial s

Thousands of residents flee Hlaingthaya Township in western Yangon amidst fears of a massacre by the military after martial law was declared in the industrial suburb. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2021

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

Mali War At least 33 soldiers are killed and 14 others are wounded in an attack on a military post in Gao.

Mali War At least 33 soldiers are killed and 14 others are wounded in an attack on a military post in Gao. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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War / Conflict / Security

At least 33 soldiers are killed and 14 others are wounded in an attack on a military post in Gao.

At least 33 soldiers are killed and 14 others are wounded in an attack on a military post in Gao. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland The Government of Poland announces a new national lockdown, which will close all cultural venues and non-essential shops for three w

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland The Government of Poland announces a new national lockdown, which will close all cultural venues and non-essential shops for three weeks beginning on March 20 as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase. (Politico.eu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Politics / Government

The Government of Poland announces a new national lockdown, which will close all cultural venues and non-essential shops for three weeks beginning on March 20 a

The Government of Poland announces a new national lockdown, which will close all cultural venues and non-essential shops for three weeks beginning on March 20 as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase. (Politico.eu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

According to exit polls, turnout was at 82.6%, the highest since 1986.

According to exit polls, turnout was at 82.6%, the highest since 1986. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Major Trends

Brazil reports a record 90,303 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide case total to 11,693,838.

Brazil reports a record 90,303 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide case total to 11,693,838. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 90,303 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide case total to 11,693,

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 90,303 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide case total to 11,693,838. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 17,421.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 17,421. (Hungary Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan suspends talks with AstraZeneca for purchasing its vaccine amidst fears of blood clots in many countries.

COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan suspends talks with AstraZeneca for purchasing its vaccine amidst fears of blood clots in many countries. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon Lebanon suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the international health agencies following fears

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon Lebanon suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the international health agencies following fears of blood clots in vaccinated people. (Naharnet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (The New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Bismarck Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Palestinian National Authority receives 61,440 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Palestinian National Authority receives 61,440 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. 37,440 of the doses are the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the other 24,000 doses are the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021

Mar

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (The New York Daily News) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Bismarck Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021