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*[[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami]] |
*[[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami]] |
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**At least 844 people are now known to have died in the [[Indonesia]]n [[earthquake]] and [[tsunami]]. [https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/30/asia/indonesia-earthquake/index.html (CNN)] |
**At least 844 people are now known to have died in the [[Indonesia]]n [[earthquake]] and [[tsunami]]. [https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/30/asia/indonesia-earthquake/index.html (CNN)] |
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*Four people are dead and at least 120 others are injured when [[Typhoon Trami (2018)|Typhoon Trami]] makes landfall in the cities of [[Osaka]] and [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]], [[Japan]]. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/four-dead-after-typhoon-batters-japan-10778860 (Channel NewsAsia)] |
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*At least 42 people in [[Iran]] die after drinking tainted homemade [[Alcohol (drug)|alcohol]]. A further 460 are hospitalized, including 16 that had gone blind and 170 that had undergone dialysis. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45709203 (BBC)] |
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;International relations |
;International relations |
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*[[China–Pakistan relations]] |
*[[China–Pakistan relations]] |
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**The government of [[Pakistan]] is "rethinking" its dependence on [[China]] for the loans it needs to complete its [[Peshawar]] to [[Karachi]] rail project. This is part of a broader pushback on the ambitions of China's [[Belt and Road Initiative]] throughout the region. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-silkroad-railway-insight/fearing-debt-trap-pakistan-rethinks-chinese-silk-road-projects-idUSKCN1MA028 (Reuters)] [https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/2166369/pakistans-china-backed-railway-revamp-faces-resistance-due-debt ( |
**The government of [[Pakistan]] is "rethinking" its dependence on [[China]] for the loans it needs to complete its [[Peshawar]] to [[Karachi]] rail project. This is part of a broader pushback on the ambitions of China's [[Belt and Road Initiative]] throughout the region. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-silkroad-railway-insight/fearing-debt-trap-pakistan-rethinks-chinese-silk-road-projects-idUSKCN1MA028 (Reuters)] [https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/2166369/pakistans-china-backed-railway-revamp-faces-resistance-due-debt (''South China Morning Post'')] |
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*[[Canada–United States trade relations]] |
*[[Canada–United States trade relations]] |
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**[[Canada]] agrees to sign the new [[North American Free Trade Agreement]] |
**[[Canada]] agrees to sign the new [[United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement]] deal which replaces the [[North American Free Trade Agreement]] that was reached in August by the [[United States]] and [[Mexico]]. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-and-canada-closing-in-on-a-new-nafta-deal-as-deadline-looms/2018/09/30/2ef72018-c50b-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html (''The Washington Post'')] |
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;Politics and elections |
;Politics and elections |
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*[[Macedonian referendum, 2018]], [[Macedonia naming dispute]] |
*[[Macedonian referendum, 2018]], [[Macedonia naming dispute]] |
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**A referendum is held in the [[Republic of Macedonia]] on whether to change the country's name in order to join [[NATO]] and the [[European Union|EU]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-macedonia-referendum/macedonians-vote-on-whether-to-change-countrys-name-idUSKCN1M90U1 (Reuters)] |
**A referendum is held in the [[Republic of Macedonia]] on whether to change the country's name in order to join [[NATO]] and the [[European Union|EU]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-macedonia-referendum/macedonians-vote-on-whether-to-change-countrys-name-idUSKCN1M90U1 (Reuters)] |
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**91.5% of votes are in favor of the change. The [[voter turnout]] is only 36.9%, below the 50% threshold set by the government. Prime Minister [[Zoran Zaev]] still vows to propose the change in a [[Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia|parliament]] vote. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-macedonia-referendum/macedonia-leader-vows-to-press-on-with-name-change-despite-referendum-failure-idUSKCN1M90U1 (Reuters)] [https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/01/europe/macedonia-name-referendum/index.html (CNN)] |
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*[[2018 UCI Road World Championships]] |
*[[2018 UCI Road World Championships]] |
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**[[Alejandro Valverde]] wins his first title after a four-man sprint, ahead of [[Romain Bardet]] and [[Michael Woods (cyclist)|Michael Woods]]. [https://www.velonews.com/2018/09/news/valverde-takes-world-title-in-a-four-man-sprint_479555 (VeloNews)] |
**[[Alejandro Valverde]] wins his first title after a four-man sprint, ahead of [[Romain Bardet]] and [[Michael Woods (cyclist)|Michael Woods]]. [https://www.velonews.com/2018/09/news/valverde-takes-world-title-in-a-four-man-sprint_479555 (VeloNews)] |
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*[[2018 NRL Grand Final]] |
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**The [[Sydney Roosters]] defeat [[Melbourne Storm]] 21-6 in the [[National Rugby League]] premiership at [[Stadium Australia|ANZ Stadium]], Sydney Australia. [https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/rugby-league/45698698 (BBC)] |
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 10 October 2018
September 30, 2018 (Sunday)
Disasters and accidents
- 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
- At least 844 people are now known to have died in the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami. (CNN)
- Four people are dead and at least 120 others are injured when Typhoon Trami makes landfall in the cities of Osaka and Okinawa, Japan. (Channel NewsAsia)
- At least 42 people in Iran die after drinking tainted homemade alcohol. A further 460 are hospitalized, including 16 that had gone blind and 170 that had undergone dialysis. (BBC)
International relations
- China–Pakistan relations
- The government of Pakistan is "rethinking" its dependence on China for the loans it needs to complete its Peshawar to Karachi rail project. This is part of a broader pushback on the ambitions of China's Belt and Road Initiative throughout the region. (Reuters) (South China Morning Post)
- Canada–United States trade relations
- Canada agrees to sign the new United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement deal which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement that was reached in August by the United States and Mexico. (The Washington Post)
Politics and elections
- Macedonian referendum, 2018, Macedonia naming dispute
- A referendum is held in the Republic of Macedonia on whether to change the country's name in order to join NATO and the EU. (Reuters)
- 91.5% of votes are in favor of the change. The voter turnout is only 36.9%, below the 50% threshold set by the government. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev still vows to propose the change in a parliament vote. (Reuters) (CNN)
Sports
- 2018 Ryder Cup
- In golf, Team Europe retains the Ryder Cup, defeating Team USA 17½–10½ at Le Golf National near Paris. (AP via ESPN)
- 2018 UCI Road World Championships
- Alejandro Valverde wins his first title after a four-man sprint, ahead of Romain Bardet and Michael Woods. (VeloNews)
- 2018 NRL Grand Final
- The Sydney Roosters defeat Melbourne Storm 21-6 in the National Rugby League premiership at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Australia. (BBC)