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Apr
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russian fake news laws A Colombian citizen is arrested in Russia on charges of "spreading false information" about the Russian Armed Forces on social media.

Russian fake news laws A Colombian citizen is arrested in Russia on charges of "spreading false information" about the Russian Armed Forces on social media. This is the first known case of a foreign national facing possible prosecution under Russia's new "fake news" law. (The Moscow Times)

Apr
13
Politics / Government

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States says that it is sending an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, as well a

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States says that it is sending an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, as well as heavy weapons, including artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers, Mi-17 helicopters transferred from Afghanistan, 300 Switchblade drones and unmanned surface vehicles for coastal defence. (Reuters) Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov says U.S. and NATO vehicles transporting weapons on Ukrainian territory are "legal military targets". (Reuters)

Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. CDC and TSA announce that they have extended the mask mandate for public transportation until May 3. (The Washington Post) (The Hill) U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra announces that the Biden administration has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 90 days. The state of emergency was expected to expire on April 16. (Roll Call)

Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. CDC and TSA announce that they have extended the mask mandate for public transportation until May 3. (The Washington Post) (The Hill) U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra announces that the Biden administration has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 90 days. The state of emergency was expected to expire on April 16. (Roll Call)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing me

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing measures beginning on April 21, including lifting the ban on private gatherings of more than two households, extending dine-in service at restaurants to 10 p.m., and allowing the reopening of most premises, as the number of COVID-19 cases declines. (The Straits Times)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S. FDA announces that they have approved the first test to detect COVID-19 through breathing. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 drug development Health Canada authorizes the use of the AstraZeneca's antibody-based therapy Evushield for immunocompromised patients aged above 12 years. (CBC)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first Euro

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 18 to 50 years. (BBC News) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency also approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 6 to 11 years. (Reuters)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 va

COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 18 to 50 years. (BBC News) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency also approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 6 to 11 years. (Reuters)

Apr
14
War / Conflict / Security

Russia says that two Ukrainian helicopters "carried out at least six air strikes on residential buildings in the village of Klimovo" in Bryansk Oblast, injuring

Russia says that two Ukrainian helicopters "carried out at least six air strikes on residential buildings in the village of Klimovo" in Bryansk Oblast, injuring seven people. Ukraine denies the accusations, saying that Russians shot the villages themselves as part of a plan to "whip up anti-Ukrainian hysteria". (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) (Reuters)

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