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*[[2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]], [[2020 Ganja ballistic missile attacks]] |
*[[2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]], [[2020 Ganja ballistic missile attacks]] |
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**[[government of Azerbaijan|Azeri authorities]] say 13 |
**[[government of Azerbaijan|Azeri authorities]] say 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others wounded by an [[Armed Forces of Armenia|Armenian]] [[Scud missile]] attack on [[Ganja, Azerbaijan]]. The [[Armenia]]n Defence Ministry says it is not true while [[Turkey]] calls the strike a "[[war crime]]". [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/17/casualties-after-armenian-attack-targets-ganja-live-updates (Al Jazeera)] |
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**Azerbaijan says its troops have captured the city of [[Füzuli (city)|Füzuli]] in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]]. [[President of Azerbaijan| |
**Azerbaijan says its troops have captured the city of [[Füzuli (city)|Füzuli]] in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]]. [[President of Azerbaijan|Azerbaijani President]] [[Ilham Aliyev]] tweets "Fuzuli city was liberated from the occupiers. Fuzuli is ours! Karabakh is Azerbaijan! I cordially congratulate all the people of Azerbaijan on this occasion." [https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3318583.html (Trend)] |
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**Armenian [[Anti-aircraft warfare|air defences]] shoot down three Azerbaijani drones operating in its national airspace, according to the [[Ministry of Defence of Armenia]]. [https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/armenian-air-defense-forces-down-3-azerbaijan-1059720.html (Urdupoint)] |
**Armenian [[Anti-aircraft warfare|air defences]] shoot down three Azerbaijani drones operating in its national airspace, according to the [[Ministry of Defence of Armenia]]. [https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/armenian-air-defense-forces-down-3-azerbaijan-1059720.html (Urdupoint)] |
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**Armenia and Azerbaijan announce they are again attempting to establish a [[ceasefire]]. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/azerbaijan-armenia-attack-ceasefire-1.5766622 (CBC)] |
**Armenia and Azerbaijan announce they are again attempting to establish a [[ceasefire]]. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/azerbaijan-armenia-attack-ceasefire-1.5766622 (CBC)] |
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*[[Iraqi insurgency (2017–present)]] |
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**At least eight [[Iraqis|Sunni Arabs]] are massacred by unknown men in [[Balad, Iraq|Balad]]. The area is controlled by the [[Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq]] militia prompting accusations against the militia. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/18/c_139448043.htm (Xinhua)] [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/pro-iranian-militias-accused-of-attack-on-kurdish-party-civilians-in-iraq-646092 (''The Jerusalem Post'')] |
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;Arts and culture |
;Arts and culture |
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*[[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state)|COVID-19 pandemic in New York]] |
*[[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state)|COVID-19 pandemic in New York]] |
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**[[Governor of New York|New York Governor]] [[Andrew Cuomo]] announces that movie theaters in counties with no cluster zones in [[New York (state)|the state]] can reopen on October 23 with restrictions up to 25% in capacity with a maximum of 50 people per screen. However, movie theaters in [[New York City]] will remain closed. [https://variety.com/2020/film/news/andrew-cuomo-movie-theaters-open-outside-nyc-1234808492/ (Variety)] |
**[[Governor of New York|New York Governor]] [[Andrew Cuomo]] announces that movie theaters in counties with no cluster zones in [[New York (state)|the state]] can reopen on October 23 with restrictions up to 25% in capacity with a maximum of 50 people per screen. However, movie theaters in [[New York City]] will remain closed. [https://variety.com/2020/film/news/andrew-cuomo-movie-theaters-open-outside-nyc-1234808492/ (''Variety'')] |
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**Senate Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] announces that the [[United States Senate]] will vote on a [[United States dollar|$]]500 billion dollar coronavirus relief stimulus package on October 21. [https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/17/senate-to-vote-on-500-billion-gop-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-wednesday.html (CNBC)] |
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*[[Andorra]] becomes the 190th member of the [[International Monetary Fund]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/imf-worldbank-andorra-idUSL1N2H722E (Reuters)] |
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;Disasters and accidents |
;Disasters and accidents |
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*[[2020 California wildfires]] |
*[[2020 California wildfires]] |
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**According to the [[California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection]], [[California]] wildfires have consumed around 1 million acres over the past month. This represents approximately 1% |
**According to the [[California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection]], [[California]] wildfires have consumed around 1 million acres (1,600 sq. miles) over the past month. This represents approximately 1% of California's land area. [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/17/us/california-wildfires-saturday/index.html (CNN)] |
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;Health and environment |
;Health and environment |
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*[[COVID-19 pandemic]] |
*[[COVID-19 pandemic]] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Italy]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Italy]] |
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****[[Italy]] reports 10,925 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for a single day in the country since the pandemic began. As a result, [[Prime Minister of Italy|Prime Minister]] [[Giuseppe Conte]] is slated to announce new restrictions tomorrow. [https://www.corriere.it/salute/20_ottobre_17/coronavirus-italia-bollettino-oggi-17-ottobre-10925-nuovi-casi-47-morti-8ca75c06-1071-11eb-bf58-6564bb782bca.shtml?refresh_ce-cp (''Corriere della Sera'')] [https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-italy-government/italy-to-announce-new-covid-19-restrictions-as-infections-spike-pms-office-idUKKBN2720LW?il=0 (Reuters)] |
****[[Italy]] reports 10,925 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for a single day in the country since the pandemic began. As a result, [[Prime Minister of Italy|Prime Minister]] [[Giuseppe Conte]] is slated to announce new restrictions tomorrow. [https://www.corriere.it/salute/20_ottobre_17/coronavirus-italia-bollettino-oggi-17-ottobre-10925-nuovi-casi-47-morti-8ca75c06-1071-11eb-bf58-6564bb782bca.shtml?refresh_ce-cp (''Corriere della Sera'')] [https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-italy-government/italy-to-announce-new-covid-19-restrictions-as-infections-spike-pms-office-idUKKBN2720LW?il=0 (Reuters)] |
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****[[Lombardy]] announces new restrictions ordering all bars closed at midnight effective today, with bars only able to serve customers seated at tables after 6 |
****[[Lombardy]] announces new restrictions ordering all bars closed at midnight effective today, with bars only able to serve customers seated at tables after 6 p.m. local time, and the sale of takeaway alcohol is also banned after that time. The region also prohibits the consumption of food and drink in all outside public areas under the new restrictions. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/europe/20201017-italy-s-northern-lombardy-region-orders-new-anti-virus-measures (RFI)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Austria]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Austria]] |
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****[[Austria]] reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began. [https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-austria-tally/austria-reports-record-daily-covid-19-infections-but-still-below-2000-idUSV9N2BU02B (Reuters)] |
****[[Austria]] reports 1,747 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new one-day record for the country since the pandemic began. [https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-austria-tally/austria-reports-record-daily-covid-19-infections-but-still-below-2000-idUSV9N2BU02B (Reuters)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus]] |
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****[[Cyprus]] reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols. [https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/10/17/covid-19-cyprus-cases-spiral-out-of-control-at-202/ (Financial Mirror)] |
****[[Cyprus]] reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols. [https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/10/17/covid-19-cyprus-cases-spiral-out-of-control-at-202/ (''Financial Mirror'')] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in France]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in France]] |
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****[[France]] reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as [[curfew]] goes into effect in [[Paris]] and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-17/france-reports-record-32-427-new-coronavirus-cases-in-24-hours (Bloomberg)] |
****[[France]] reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as [[curfew]] goes into effect in [[Paris]] and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-17/france-reports-record-32-427-new-coronavirus-cases-in-24-hours (Bloomberg)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh]] |
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****[[Ministry of Information (Bangladesh)|Information Minister]] [[Hasan Mahmud (politician)|Hasan Mahmud]] is hospitalized at [[Square Hospital]] in [[Dhaka]] after testing positive for COVID-19. [https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2020/10/17/bangladesh-information-minister-hasan-mahmud-contracts-coronavirus (Bdnews24.com)] |
****[[Ministry of Information (Bangladesh)|Information Minister]] [[Hasan Mahmud (politician)|Hasan Mahmud]] is hospitalized at [[Square Hospital]] in [[Dhaka]] after testing positive for COVID-19. [https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2020/10/17/bangladesh-information-minister-hasan-mahmud-contracts-coronavirus (Bdnews24.com)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana]] |
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****[[Indiana]]'s Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day. That brings the state's cumulative total to 145,977 cases. This total includes 100 cases that were delayed in reporting "due to a technical issue." [https://www.indystar.com/story/news/health/2020/10/17/indiana-coronavirus-cases-2-521-new-cases-31-more-deaths-reported/3693198001/ (''The Indianapolis Star'')] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio]] |
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****[[Ohio]]'s Department of Health reports 2,234 new cases in the last 24 hours, which sets a new record for the fourth consecutive day. [https://www.wfmj.com/story/42780003/ohio-reports-single-largest-covid19-case-increase-saturday (WFMJ-TV)] |
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***The [[United States]] reports 70,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since July 24. [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/17/world/covid-coronavirus (''The New York Times'')] |
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**[[COVID-19 vaccine]] |
**[[COVID-19 vaccine]] |
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***[[Russia]] is to begin clinical |
***[[Russia]] is to begin clinical trials of its [[Gam-COVID-Vac|Sputnik V]] vaccine in [[India]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-russia-india-idUSKBN2720FF (Reuters)] |
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;Law and crime |
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*[[Capital punishment in the United States]] |
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**The [[United States]] is expected to execute Lisa Montgomery, marking its first execution of a woman since 1953. Montgomery was convicted in 2004 of [[Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett|murdering]] an eight-month pregnant woman in [[Missouri]] and cutting out and kidnapping the baby. Her execution is scheduled for December 8. [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/17/us/lisa-montgomery-brandon-bernard-executions-trnd/index.html (CNN)] |
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*[[End SARS]] |
*[[End SARS]] |
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**The [[Nigerian Army]] announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the [[Nigeria|country]] continue. [https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/421439-breaking-nigerian-army-announces-cyberwarfare-operation-amidst-endsars-protests.html (Premium Times)] |
**The [[Nigerian Army]] announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the [[Nigeria|country]] continue. [https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/421439-breaking-nigerian-army-announces-cyberwarfare-operation-amidst-endsars-protests.html (''Premium Times'')] |
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*[[Hong Kong]] activist Alexandra Wong, known as "Grandma Wong", announces she was detained in [[mainland China]] for a month and a half in [[Shenzhen]] and alleges [[mental abuse]]. She was known for being at the protests waving a large [[British flag]] but had disappeared last August. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/hong-kong-activist-grandma-wong-says-kept-back-in-shenzhen-for-14-months-idUSKBN27207O?il=0 (Reuters)] |
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;Politics and elections |
;Politics and elections |
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*[[2020 New Zealand general election]] |
*[[2020 New Zealand general election]] |
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**Citizens of [[New Zealand]] head to the polls to elect the members of the country's [[New Zealand House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]. Next to the general election, the voters also decide about the country's policy regarding [[2020 New Zealand cannabis referendum|recreational marijuana]] and [[2020 New Zealand euthanasia referendum|euthanasia]]. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/17/new-zealand-election-voters-head-to-the-polls-as-ardern-collins-call-halt-to-campaign (''The Guardian'')] |
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**Ardern wins a second term in a historic landslide. Ardern's [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]] becomes the first party to win a majority since the [[mixed-member proportional|proportional]] system was introduced in 1996. [https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/labour-landslide-jacinda-ardern-sweeps-back-into-power-election-2020 (TVNZ)] [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/jacinda-ardern-wins-second-term-new-zealand-s-prime-minster-n1243816 (NBC News)] |
**[[Prime Minister of New Zealand|Prime Minister]] [[Jacinda Ardern]] wins a second term in a historic landslide. Ardern's [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]] becomes the first party to win a majority since the [[mixed-member proportional|proportional]] system was introduced in 1996. [https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/labour-landslide-jacinda-ardern-sweeps-back-into-power-election-2020 (TVNZ)] [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/jacinda-ardern-wins-second-term-new-zealand-s-prime-minster-n1243816 (NBC News)] |
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Latest revision as of 07:28, 23 April 2022
October 17, 2020
(Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, 2020 Ganja ballistic missile attacks
- Azeri authorities say 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others wounded by an Armenian Scud missile attack on Ganja, Azerbaijan. The Armenian Defence Ministry says it is not true while Turkey calls the strike a "war crime". (Al Jazeera)
- Azerbaijan says its troops have captured the city of Füzuli in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev tweets "Fuzuli city was liberated from the occupiers. Fuzuli is ours! Karabakh is Azerbaijan! I cordially congratulate all the people of Azerbaijan on this occasion." (Trend)
- Armenian air defences shoot down three Azerbaijani drones operating in its national airspace, according to the Ministry of Defence of Armenia. (Urdupoint)
- Armenia and Azerbaijan announce they are again attempting to establish a ceasefire. (CBC)
- Iraqi insurgency (2017–present)
- At least eight Sunni Arabs are massacred by unknown men in Balad. The area is controlled by the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia prompting accusations against the militia. (Xinhua) (The Jerusalem Post)
Arts and culture
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in New York
- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that movie theaters in counties with no cluster zones in the state can reopen on October 23 with restrictions up to 25% in capacity with a maximum of 50 people per screen. However, movie theaters in New York City will remain closed. (Variety)
Disasters and accidents
- 2020 California wildfires
- According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California wildfires have consumed around 1 million acres (1,600 sq. miles) over the past month. This represents approximately 1% of California's land area. (CNN)
Health and environment
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
- COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
- Italy reports 10,925 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for a single day in the country since the pandemic began. As a result, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is slated to announce new restrictions tomorrow. (Corriere della Sera) (Reuters)
- Lombardy announces new restrictions ordering all bars closed at midnight effective today, with bars only able to serve customers seated at tables after 6 p.m. local time, and the sale of takeaway alcohol is also banned after that time. The region also prohibits the consumption of food and drink in all outside public areas under the new restrictions. (RFI)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Austria
- COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus
- Cyprus reports 202 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record for the country that suggests the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as Cypriots fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols. (Financial Mirror)
- COVID-19 pandemic in France
- France reports a record 32,427 new cases in the past 24 hours as curfew goes into effect in Paris and other major cities in a bid to contain the outbreak. (Bloomberg)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
- The number of new cases in Germany rises by 7,830 in the past 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day. (DPA International)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine
- Ukraine reports a record 6,410 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the NSDC. In addition, 109 patients have died in the past 24 hours, the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic. (Swiss Info)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
- COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
- COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
- COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia
- Malaysia reports 869 new infections in the past 24 hours, its highest daily count so far since the beginning of the outbreak. Of these new cases, 451 cases were from Sabah. (New Straits Times)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand
- COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
- Information Minister Hasan Mahmud is hospitalized at Square Hospital in Dhaka after testing positive for COVID-19. (Bdnews24.com)
- COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
- COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana
- Indiana's Department of Health reports a record 2,521 new cases in a single day. That brings the state's cumulative total to 145,977 cases. This total includes 100 cases that were delayed in reporting "due to a technical issue." (The Indianapolis Star)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio
- The United States reports 70,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since July 24. (The New York Times)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana
- COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
Law and crime
- End SARS
- The Nigerian Army announces a cyber warfare operation as protests against police brutality in the country continue. (Premium Times)
Politics and elections
- 2020 New Zealand general election
- Citizens of New Zealand head to the polls to elect the members of the country's House of Representatives. Next to the general election, the voters also decide about the country's policy regarding recreational marijuana and euthanasia. (The Guardian)
- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wins a second term in a historic landslide. Ardern's Labour Party becomes the first party to win a majority since the proportional system was introduced in 1996. (TVNZ) (NBC News)