World 2022 Timeline

Mar

11

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Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Melitopol Russian troops capture the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov, and take him to an unknown location after he refused

Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Melitopol Russian troops capture the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov, and take him to an unknown location after he refused to cooperate with Russian occupation forces. Fedorov's capture is confirmed by Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry official Anton Herashchenko. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022

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The EU announces that it will ban all imports of iron and steel goods from Russia, ban the export of luxury goods to Russia, and freeze Russia's cryptocurrency

The EU announces that it will ban all imports of iron and steel goods from Russia, ban the export of luxury goods to Russia, and freeze Russia's cryptocurrency assets. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022

Mar

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The Filipino FDA announces that the Philippines has approved the use of Pfizer's Paxlovid COVID-19 drug.

The Filipino FDA announces that the Philippines has approved the use of Pfizer's Paxlovid COVID-19 drug. (The Philippine Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022

Mar

11

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Ukrainian Ground Forces launch a counter-offensive in Chernihiv Oblast, regaining control of five settlements from Russian forces, and seizing two Russian armou

Ukrainian Ground Forces launch a counter-offensive in Chernihiv Oblast, regaining control of five settlements from Russian forces, and seizing two Russian armoured personnel carriers and ammunition. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2022

Mar

12

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Capital punishment in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia executes 81 people, making it the largest execution in Saudi Arabian history, surpassing a January 1980 mass exe

Capital punishment in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia executes 81 people, making it the largest execution in Saudi Arabian history, surpassing a January 1980 mass execution of 63 militants who were convicted of attempting to seize the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

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China reports more than 3,100 cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record.

China reports more than 3,100 cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

12

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Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox C

Eastern Ukraine offensive Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, at around 22:00 local time. (Kyiv Independent) (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

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Italian police seize sailing yacht A at the Port of Trieste after its owner, Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, was sanctioned by the European Union.

Italian police seize sailing yacht A at the Port of Trieste after its owner, Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, was sanctioned by the European Union. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

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Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patria

Russian soldiers have damaged the Sviatohirsk Lavra, a popular Orthodox pilgrimage site under the jurisdiction of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, at around 22:00 local time. (Kyiv Independent) (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 people, making it the largest execution in Saudi Arabian history, surpassing a January 1980 mass execution of 63 militants who were con

Saudi Arabia executes 81 people, making it the largest execution in Saudi Arabian history, surpassing a January 1980 mass execution of 63 militants who were convicted of attempting to seize the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

12

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South Korea reports a record 383,665 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

South Korea reports a record 383,665 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

12

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The Hollister Fire near Santa Barbara County, grows to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuations off the Gaviota Coast.

The Hollister Fire near Santa Barbara County, grows to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuations off the Gaviota Coast. (Merced Sun-Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

12

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Vietnam reports a record 454,197 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including a record 225,693 new cases in Hanoi, which is the highest single-day total i

Vietnam reports a record 454,197 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including a record 225,693 new cases in Hanoi, which is the highest single-day total in any municipality or province. (VnExpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 12, 2022

Mar

13

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2021–22 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season Around 12 people in Mozambique are dead after Tropical Cyclone Gombe struck the Nampula and Zambezia provinces.

2021–22 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season Around 12 people in Mozambique are dead after Tropical Cyclone Gombe struck the Nampula and Zambezia provinces. (Phys.org)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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2022 Winter Paralympics The closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics is held in Beijing.

2022 Winter Paralympics The closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics is held in Beijing. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Around 12 people in Mozambique are dead after Tropical Cyclone Gombe struck the Nampula and Zambezia provinces.

Around 12 people in Mozambique are dead after Tropical Cyclone Gombe struck the Nampula and Zambezia provinces. (Phys.org)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Battle of Melitopol Russian occupation forces install Halyna Danylchenko as the new mayor of Melitopol following the abduction of Ivan Fedorov.

Battle of Melitopol Russian occupation forces install Halyna Danylchenko as the new mayor of Melitopol following the abduction of Ivan Fedorov. Danilchenko, a former member of the city council, calls on residents to "adapt to the new reality" and stop "committing extremist acts". However, the city council refuses to recognise Danilchenko as mayor and calls on Ukrainian authorities to indict her for treason. (Sky News) (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Eastern Ukraine offensive Usage of white phosphorus bombs is reported overnight in the town of Popasna in Luhansk Oblast.

Eastern Ukraine offensive Usage of white phosphorus bombs is reported overnight in the town of Popasna in Luhansk Oblast. (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Russian occupation forces install Halyna Danylchenko as the new mayor of Melitopol following the abduction of Ivan Fedorov.

Russian occupation forces install Halyna Danylchenko as the new mayor of Melitopol following the abduction of Ivan Fedorov. Danilchenko, a former member of the city council, calls on residents to "adapt to the new reality" and stop "committing extremist acts". However, the city council refuses to recognise Danilchenko as mayor and calls on Ukrainian authorities to indict her for treason. (Sky News) (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Shenzhen enters a lockdown until March 20 after 66 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the city.

Shenzhen enters a lockdown until March 20 after 66 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the city. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Siege of Mariupol Ukrainian authorities say that 2,187 civilians have now been killed in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast.

Siege of Mariupol Ukrainian authorities say that 2,187 civilians have now been killed in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast. Mariupol's City Council says that Russian forces are deliberately targeting residential buildings and densely populated areas in the port city. (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

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The closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics is held in Beijing.

The closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics is held in Beijing. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

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Ukrainian authorities say that 2,187 civilians have now been killed in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainian authorities say that 2,187 civilians have now been killed in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast. Mariupol's City Council says that Russian forces are deliberately targeting residential buildings and densely populated areas in the port city. (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

13

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Usage of white phosphorus bombs is reported overnight in the town of Popasna in Luhansk Oblast.

Usage of white phosphorus bombs is reported overnight in the town of Popasna in Luhansk Oblast. (Ukrayinska Pravda)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 13, 2022

Mar

14

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Andrey Turchak, the secretary-general of the ruling party United Russia, declares that the party will draft a bill criminalising compliance with the Western san

Andrey Turchak, the secretary-general of the ruling party United Russia, declares that the party will draft a bill criminalising compliance with the Western sanctions. (Kommersant)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Cameroon bans shisha smoking, becoming the sixth African country to do so.

Cameroon bans shisha smoking, becoming the sixth African country to do so. (Africanews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Famine in Yemen The United Nations reports that around 161,000 people in Yemen are expected to face a famine in the second half of the year.

Famine in Yemen The United Nations reports that around 161,000 people in Yemen are expected to face a famine in the second half of the year. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Local officials in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, say that over 160 cars have left the city in the first successful attempt to arrange a humanitarian corridor to eva

Local officials in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, say that over 160 cars have left the city in the first successful attempt to arrange a humanitarian corridor to evacuate the city. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Long-term care homes in Ontario will keep their vaccine mandates for employees despite the province lifting all mandates.

Long-term care homes in Ontario will keep their vaccine mandates for employees despite the province lifting all mandates. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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New Brunswick lifts their COVID-19 restrictions including their mask mandate, social distancing rules, and limits on gatherings.

New Brunswick lifts their COVID-19 restrictions including their mask mandate, social distancing rules, and limits on gatherings. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Russia–Slovakia relations Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats for alleged espionage and bribery.

Russia–Slovakia relations Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats for alleged espionage and bribery. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Siege of Mariupol Local officials in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, say that over 160 cars have left the city in the first successful attempt to arrange a humanitari

Siege of Mariupol Local officials in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, say that over 160 cars have left the city in the first successful attempt to arrange a humanitarian corridor to evacuate the city. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats for alleged espionage and bribery.

Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats for alleged espionage and bribery. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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The incidence rate for COVID-19 reaches an all-time high in Germany for the third consecutive day, at a seven-day moving average rate of 1,543 infections per 10

The incidence rate for COVID-19 reaches an all-time high in Germany for the third consecutive day, at a seven-day moving average rate of 1,543 infections per 100,000 people. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

14

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The United Nations reports that around 161,000 people in Yemen are expected to face a famine in the second half of the year.

The United Nations reports that around 161,000 people in Yemen are expected to face a famine in the second half of the year. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022

Mar

15

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Around 2,000 private cars have left Mariupol since a humanitarian corridor was imposed, with another 2,000 cars waiting to leave.

Around 2,000 private cars have left Mariupol since a humanitarian corridor was imposed, with another 2,000 cars waiting to leave. (Deccan Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá.

Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá. (The Brazilian Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré wins the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the first African and black person to do so.

Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré wins the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the first African and black person to do so. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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China reports a record 5,280 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

China reports a record 5,280 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (The Straits Times) (NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Namibia drops its requirement of face mask and mandatory PCR COVID-19 test for vaccinated visitors as the number of cases falls.

Namibia drops its requirement of face mask and mandatory PCR COVID-19 test for vaccinated visitors as the number of cases falls. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Podolyak says that talks between Ukraine and Russia are difficult but also says that there is "certainly room for compromise".

Podolyak says that talks between Ukraine and Russia are difficult but also says that there is "certainly room for compromise". Talks between both countries will continue tomorrow. (AP) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Russia formally withdraws from the Council of Europe.

Russia formally withdraws from the Council of Europe. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Russia in the Council of Europe Russia formally withdraws from the Council of Europe.

Russia in the Council of Europe Russia formally withdraws from the Council of Europe. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

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Russia–Spain relations Spanish police seize a superyacht at the Port of Barcelona which is owned by Russian oligarch Sergey Chemezov, after Chemezov was sanctio

Russia–Spain relations Spanish police seize a superyacht at the Port of Barcelona which is owned by Russian oligarch Sergey Chemezov, after Chemezov was sanctioned by the European Union. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

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Spanish police seize a superyacht at the Port of Barcelona which is owned by Russian oligarch Sergey Chemezov, after Chemezov was sanctioned by the European Uni

Spanish police seize a superyacht at the Port of Barcelona which is owned by Russian oligarch Sergey Chemezov, after Chemezov was sanctioned by the European Union. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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The fourth round of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumes a day after talks were suspended for technical reasons.

The fourth round of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumes a day after talks were suspended for technical reasons. (The Quint) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

15

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The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces have taken full control of Ukraine's Kherson Oblast and that they destroyed six Ukrainian Air Force jets, seve

The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces have taken full control of Ukraine's Kherson Oblast and that they destroyed six Ukrainian Air Force jets, seven helicopters, and 13 UAVs in the last 24 hours. (The Nation)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022

Mar

16

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A compromise is reached regarding a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver for developing countries.

A compromise is reached regarding a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver for developing countries. According to the compromise, developing countries which have exported less than 10% of the world's COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021 do not need to seek consent from the owner of the patent before authorising the vaccine. The patent waiver does not apply to other COVID-19-related pharmaceutical products. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Battle of Melitopol Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs.

Battle of Melitopol Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs.

Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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COVID-19 vaccine A compromise is reached regarding a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver for developing countries.

COVID-19 vaccine A compromise is reached regarding a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver for developing countries. According to the compromise, developing countries which have exported less than 10% of the world's COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021 do not need to seek consent from the owner of the patent before authorising the vaccine. The patent waiver does not apply to other COVID-19-related pharmaceutical products. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

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Iranian nuclear program The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announces a new independent branch called the Nuclear Command Corps.

Iranian nuclear program The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announces a new independent branch called the Nuclear Command Corps. (Asriran)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

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Iranian-British dual citizens Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are released from prison in Iran and return to the United Kingdom after spending 5

Iranian-British dual citizens Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are released from prison in Iran and return to the United Kingdom after spending 5 years and 11 months, and 2 years and 7 months, respectively, in prison for suspected espionage. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Northeastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Chernihiv Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv.

Northeastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Chernihiv Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv. The Russian Defence Ministry denies Russian forces were behind the killings. (Sky News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv.

Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv. The Russian Defence Ministry denies Russian forces were behind the killings. (Sky News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Siege of Chernihiv Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv.

Siege of Chernihiv Russian troops reportedly shoot dead ten people queuing for food in Chernihiv. The Russian Defence Ministry denies Russian forces were behind the killings. (Sky News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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South Korea reports a record 400,741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

South Korea reports a record 400,741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

16

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Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Melitopol Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs.

Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Melitopol Captured Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov is freed in exchange for nine Russian POWs. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announces a new independent branch called the Nuclear Command Corps.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announces a new independent branch called the Nuclear Command Corps. (Asriran)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022

Mar

17

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An Emirati-flagged ship sinks off the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf due to winds exceeding 70 km/h.

An Emirati-flagged ship sinks off the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf due to winds exceeding 70 km/h. (IRIBNEWS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

17

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Boycott of Russia and Belarus Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.

Boycott of Russia and Belarus Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. (PCMag)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

17

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Canada announces that they will end their COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers on April 1.

Canada announces that they will end their COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers on April 1. (The Buffalo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

17

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DP World-owned shipping company P&O Ferries fires all 800 crew members across its entire fleet of ferries and replaces them with cheaper agency workers who were

DP World-owned shipping company P&O Ferries fires all 800 crew members across its entire fleet of ferries and replaces them with cheaper agency workers who were bussed in by the company in advance. Many crew members refuse to leave their ships after being made redundant and are forcibly removed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

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P&O sacking of 800 staff DP World-owned shipping company P&O Ferries fires all 800 crew members across its entire fleet of ferries and replaces them with cheape

P&O sacking of 800 staff DP World-owned shipping company P&O Ferries fires all 800 crew members across its entire fleet of ferries and replaces them with cheaper agency workers who were bussed in by the company in advance. Many crew members refuse to leave their ships after being made redundant and are forcibly removed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

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South Korea reports a record 621,328 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

South Korea reports a record 621,328 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Yonhap)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

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Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.

Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. (PCMag)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022

Mar

18

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Battle of Zaporizhzhia Nine people die after they are hit by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia.

Battle of Zaporizhzhia Nine people die after they are hit by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia. (National Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

Mar

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Ecuador ends the restrictions of public and private gathering designated to curb the spread of COVID-19 after the country reached 85% of its vaccinated populati

Ecuador ends the restrictions of public and private gathering designated to curb the spread of COVID-19 after the country reached 85% of its vaccinated population. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

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Hong Kong surpasses 1 million cases of COVID-19.

Hong Kong surpasses 1 million cases of COVID-19. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

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Nine people die after they are hit by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia.

Nine people die after they are hit by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia. (National Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

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Russia–Ukraine relations Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says that progress has been made regarding the neutrality status of Ukraine.

Russia–Ukraine relations Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says that progress has been made regarding the neutrality status of Ukraine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

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Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says that progress has been made regarding the neutrality status of Ukraine.

Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says that progress has been made regarding the neutrality status of Ukraine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

Mar

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The Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, connecting the European and Asian continents in Turkey, is opened for traffic.

The Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, connecting the European and Asian continents in Turkey, is opened for traffic. It surpasses Japan's Akashi Kaikyō Bridge as the world's longest suspension bridge. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022

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The United Kingdom ends all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on international travel.

The United Kingdom ends all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on international travel. (Centre for Aviation)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022