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14
Politics / Government

2021 Ugandan general election Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament.

2021 Ugandan general election Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament. The two main presidential candidates are incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and opposition activist and musician Bobi Wine. The election has been widely criticized as being unfair, with both the United States and European Union cancelling their observations of the election. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Politics / Government

Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament.

Voters head to the polls to elect their next president and parliament. The two main presidential candidates are incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and opposition activist and musician Bobi Wine. The election has been widely criticized as being unfair, with both the United States and European Union cancelling their observations of the election. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The U.S.

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announces the arrest of Kevin Seefried, a Delaware man who was seen carrying the Confederate flag during the storming of the United States Capitol. His son, Hunter Seefried, is also arrested. (CBS News) The Department of Justice announces that Robert Sanford, a retired firefighter from Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly throwing a fire extinguisher at Capitol Police officers during the storming of the Capitol. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States econ

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States economy. If passed in Congress, the relief package will increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000, an increase of $1,400. The plan to increase the direct payments to $2,000 was endorsed by Biden himself, outgoing President Donald Trump, and Democrats. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

The U.S.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announces the arrest of Kevin Seefried, a Delaware man who was seen carrying the Confederate flag during the storming of the United States Capitol. His son, Hunter Seefried, is also arrested. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10 months, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning

China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10 months, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the outbreak to 87,844. In addition, the country also reports its first death from COVID-19 since April, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,635. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in the Gambia The Gambia reports their first two cases of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a 34-year-old man who tra

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in the Gambia The Gambia reports their first two cases of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a 34-year-old man who travelled to the United Kingdom and an 82-year-old woman who also tested positive. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Education announces that schools in Nigeria will reopen on January 18. Parents have appealed to the ministry to rescind the decision following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10

COVID-19 pandemic in China COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10 months, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the outbreak to 87,844. In addition, the country also reports its first death from COVID-19 since April, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,635. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10 months, bringing the total

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 138 new cases in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day increase in more than 10 months, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the outbreak to 87,844. In addition, the country also reports its first death from COVID-19 since April, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,635. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to teachers, people 75 or older, child care pr

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to teachers, people 75 or older, child care providers, residents of assisted living facilities, people in group homes, and high-risk inmates. (The Baltimore Sun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countr

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was identified in Brazil. The ban will come into effect tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to t

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will distribute the vaccine next week to teachers, people 75 or older, child care providers, residents of assisted living facilities, people in group homes, and high-risk inmates. (The Baltimore Sun) COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces that the state will distribute the vaccine to seniors, including people aged 65 or older. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

Eight more Michigan officials are charged along with former Governor Rick Snyder for their roles in the Flint water crisis.

Eight more Michigan officials are charged along with former Governor Rick Snyder for their roles in the Flint water crisis. Former health director Nick Lyon and former state medical executive Eden Wells are also charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people who contracted Legionnaires' disease during the crisis. (NBC News) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

Flint water crisis Eight more Michigan officials are charged along with former Governor Rick Snyder for their roles in the Flint water crisis.

Flint water crisis Eight more Michigan officials are charged along with former Governor Rick Snyder for their roles in the Flint water crisis. Former health director Nick Lyon and former state medical executive Eden Wells are also charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people who contracted Legionnaires' disease during the crisis. (NBC News) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Major Trends

Nuclear program of Iran The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran has informed them that it has begun installing equipment for the production

Nuclear program of Iran The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran has informed them that it has begun installing equipment for the production of uranium metal, another violation in kind in response to Western violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The IAEA says that Iran now has enough enriched uranium to make a nuclear weapon, but still possesses less than it had before the deal was signed. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Major Trends

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran has informed them that it has begun installing equipment for the production of uranium metal, anoth

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran has informed them that it has begun installing equipment for the production of uranium metal, another violation in kind in response to Western violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The IAEA says that Iran now has enough enriched uranium to make a nuclear weapon, but still possesses less than it had before the deal was signed. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announc

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Lineage B.1.1.248 British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a ban on all travellers from South American countries, as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde due to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was identified in Brazil. The ban will come into effect tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
14
Major Trends

Vatican Museums Director Barbara Jatta, tells Vatican Radio it is necessary to extend the current closure of the Museums after having previously set 16 January

Vatican Museums Director Barbara Jatta, tells Vatican Radio it is necessary to extend the current closure of the Museums after having previously set 16 January as a possible date for re-opening. The current Covid-19 situation in Italy does not allow for certainties. Currently there is a seven-kilometre itinerary mapped out through the Vatican Museums for small numbers of visitors, in compliance with anti-Covid precautions. (Vatican News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2021
Jan
15
Politics / Government

2021 Palestinian general election President Mahmoud Abbas announces that the legislative elections will be held on May 22, while the presidential elections will

2021 Palestinian general election President Mahmoud Abbas announces that the legislative elections will be held on May 22, while the presidential elections will be held on July 31. These are the first elections in the State of Palestine since 2006. (AFP via Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
Jan
15
Politics / Government

2021 Ugandan general election Opposition activist Bobi Wine claims victory in the presidential election, despite early results giving incumbent President Yoweri

2021 Ugandan general election Opposition activist Bobi Wine claims victory in the presidential election, despite early results giving incumbent President Yoweri Museveni a wide lead, and calls the results "a joke". (France 24) Bobi Wine tweets that the military has "taken control" of his home and placed him under house arrest, just hours after claiming victory in the disputed election. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 15, 2021
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