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*[[Constituency NA-120#By-election 2017|Pakistan by-election]], [[Panama Papers case]] |
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**[[Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif]], wife of ousted former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Nawaz Sharif]], defeats the opposition party's [[Yasmin Rashid]] in the [[by-election]] for Nawaz Sharif's [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] [[Constituency NA-120|seat]]. Kulsoom, represented by her daughter and proxy [[Maryam Nawaz|Maryam]], is being treated in [[London]] for [[cancer]]. [http://nation.com.pk/national/17-Sep-2017/sharifs-may-not-cooperate-in-corruption-cases (''The Nation'')] [ |
**[[Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif]], wife of ousted former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Nawaz Sharif]], defeats the opposition party's [[Yasmin Rashid]] in the [[by-election]] for Nawaz Sharif's [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] [[Constituency NA-120|seat]]. Kulsoom, represented by her daughter and proxy [[Maryam Nawaz|Maryam]], is being treated in [[London]] for [[cancer]]. [http://nation.com.pk/national/17-Sep-2017/sharifs-may-not-cooperate-in-corruption-cases (''The Nation'')] [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41297892 (BBC)] [http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/09/voting-concludes-key-pakistan-election-170917124556192.html (Al Jazeera)] |
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*[[Macanese legislative election, 2017|Macanese legislative election]] |
*[[Macanese legislative election, 2017|Macanese legislative election]] |
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**Voters in [[Macau]] vote for a new [[Legislative Assembly of Macau|Legislative Assembly]]. [http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2111503/macau-votes-new-legislature-most-hotly-contested-polls-years (''South China Morning Post'')] |
**Voters in [[Macau]] vote for a new [[Legislative Assembly of Macau|Legislative Assembly]]. [http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2111503/macau-votes-new-legislature-most-hotly-contested-polls-years (''South China Morning Post'')] |
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**[[Japan]]ese Prime Minister [[Shinzō Abe]] is expected to dissolve the [[House of Representatives of Japan|House of Representatives]] on September 28, 2017 to make way for fresh elections. [https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/09/17/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-likely-dissolve-lower-house-soon-snap-general-election/ (''The Japan Times'')] |
**[[Japan]]ese Prime Minister [[Shinzō Abe]] is expected to dissolve the [[House of Representatives of Japan|House of Representatives]] on September 28, 2017 to make way for fresh elections. [https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/09/17/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-likely-dissolve-lower-house-soon-snap-general-election/ (''The Japan Times'')] |
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*[[Next Palestinian general election|Palestinian politics]] |
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**[[Hamas]], through [[Egypt]]ian-mediated talks, agrees to dissolve its [[Gaza Strip|Gaza]] administration, hold talks with the [[Fatah]] [[West Bank]] government, and hold elections for a [[Palestinian Unity Government of June 2014|Palestinian unity government]]. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/17/palestinian-elections-hamas-fatah-gaza-feud (''The Guardian'')] [ |
**[[Hamas]], through [[Egypt]]ian-mediated talks, agrees to dissolve its [[Gaza Strip|Gaza]] administration, hold talks with the [[Fatah]] [[West Bank]] government, and hold elections for a [[Palestinian Unity Government of June 2014|Palestinian unity government]]. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/17/palestinian-elections-hamas-fatah-gaza-feud (''The Guardian'')] [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-gaza/hamas-says-ready-to-hand-gaza-to-a-palestinian-unity-government-idUSKCN1BS013?il=0 (Reuters)] |
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*[[2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] |
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**The fifth [[Asian Indoor Games]] open in [[Ashgabat]], [[Turkmenistan]], with around 5,500 athletes from 61 countries participating in the event which will last until September 27. [https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-asian-games-opening/28740101.html (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)] |
**The fifth [[Asian Indoor Games]] open in [[Ashgabat]], [[Turkmenistan]], with around 5,500 athletes from 61 countries participating in the event which will last until September 27. [https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-asian-games-opening/28740101.html (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)] |
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Latest revision as of 02:39, 9 March 2022
September 17, 2017 (Sunday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
Arts and culture
- 69th Primetime Emmy Awards
- The Primetime Emmy Awards is held in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. Political satirist and The Late Show host Stephen Colbert hosts the event. (The New Yorker)
- The Handmaid's Tale wins eight awards including Outstanding Drama Series, while Veep wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. (ABC News Australia)
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver won Outstanding Variety Talk Series, while Saturday Night Live won for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. (Vox)
Disasters and accidents
- 2017 disasters in Romania
- At least eight people are killed and 137 injured after a strong storm hits western and central Romania. (Washington Post) (Reuters)
- 2017 Atlantic hurricane season
- Hurricane Maria
- Hurricane Maria has been upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane watches and warnings have been issued in parts of the Caribbean. It is following a path similar to Category 5 Hurricane Irma which left at least 82 dead. (CNN)
- Hurricane Maria
Law and crime
- Crime in France
- A British Airways airplane is evacuated at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after a "direct threat" was made against it. After a search, it is declared safe. (The Guardian)
Politics and elections
- Pakistan by-election, Panama Papers case
- Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif, wife of ousted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, defeats the opposition party's Yasmin Rashid in the by-election for Nawaz Sharif's National Assembly seat. Kulsoom, represented by her daughter and proxy Maryam, is being treated in London for cancer. (The Nation) (BBC) (Al Jazeera)
- Macanese legislative election
- Voters in Macau vote for a new Legislative Assembly. (South China Morning Post)
- Next Japanese general election
- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe is expected to dissolve the House of Representatives on September 28, 2017 to make way for fresh elections. (The Japan Times)
- Palestinian politics
- Hamas, through Egyptian-mediated talks, agrees to dissolve its Gaza administration, hold talks with the Fatah West Bank government, and hold elections for a Palestinian unity government. (The Guardian) (Reuters)
Sports
- EuroBasket 2017
- In basketball, Slovenia wins EuroBasket for the first time in history, beating Serbia 93–85 in the final. (EuroNews)
- 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
- The fifth Asian Indoor Games open in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, with around 5,500 athletes from 61 countries participating in the event which will last until September 27. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)