Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces the phased reopening of schools beginning on March 1 with junior and senior infants as well as senior students facing Leaving Certificate exams.
The health ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announces a "resurgence" of the Ebola virus in the country's eastern side, after it was reported that a woman there died from the disease four days prior.
Saudi Arabia extends precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which restricts social gatherings to 20 people and suspends all events and parties, for another 20 days.
Rwandan politician, 4th and current President of Rwanda
A Ku Klux Klan member is sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for driving his pickup truck into Black Lives Matter protesters in Richmond, Virginia, during the summer.
local government area in Western Australia
Spain reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a 44-year-old man who travelled from Brazil to Madrid on January 29 and later tested positive for COVID-19.
immunisation programme against COVID-19 in India
ground warfare branch of Pakistan's military
Date: 16 March 2004 – present (18 years, 10 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Second impeachment trial of Donald Trump
second impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the United States Senate
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Greece
Mexico surpasses two million cases of COVID-19.
Japan's GDP contracts 4.8% in 2020, which is the first annual economic contraction since 2009 due to the impact of the pandemic.
Immigration policy of the Joe Biden administration
Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee issues a preliminary report into the crash of Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, which reveals that a malfunctioning cockpit throttle caused the left engine of the aircraft to lose power before it plunged into the Java Sea.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accuses the United States of supporting "the PKK terrorists", following the killing of 13 Turkish hostages held captive in Kurdistan Region. Turkey also summons the U.S. ambassador David M. Satterfield in response to the killings.
Israel and Syria carry out a Russian-mediated prisoner exchange.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi make their first global appearance at a virtual G7 meeting as the countries discuss COVID-19 recovery, trade, social media, free speech, and their approach to China.
Parliamentary elections in Catalonia on December 21, 2017
Malaysia extends their movement control order in Selangor, Johor and Penang as well as the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur until March 4 but eases restrictions in other parts of the country.
Health Minister Olivier Véran announces that the government will impose a weekend lockdown in Dunkirk beginning this weekend due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections.
court-ordered correctional supervision in the community; either community sentence (alternative to incarceration) or parole
New Zealand announces that it will withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by May.
A Houthi spokesman said on Twitter that the attacks halted operations in the airports for two hours.
used by economists to describe different types of recessions
The Riksdag approved the deployment of up to 150 soldiers in June 2020.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics
A coalition of technology companies including Facebook, Google, and Amazon, as well as the United States Chamber of Commerce, file a federal lawsuit against the U.S. state of Maryland for passing a gross revenue tax on digital ads by non-media companies. It is the first tax of its kind in the nation.
The number of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United Kingdom surpasses 10 million.
Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant. The gunman is later found dead. This is the deadliest incident involving FBI agents since 1986.
San Marino receives their first shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
third planet from the Sun in the Solar System
Iran surpasses 60,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest death toll of a Middle Eastern country.
Ireland reports its first case of the B.1.525 variant first detected in Nigeria.
The Japanese House of Councillors passes a law that will introduce fines for people and businesses that do not comply with restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Argentine Health Minister Ginés González García resigns amid scandal over preferential treatment for the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to his close friends, including journalist Horacio Verbitsky.
He is the first foreign national confirmed to be in the custody of Myanmar's military.
Date: 15 December 2020 – 1 December 2022 (1 year, 11 months, 2 weeks and 2 days)
The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass a budget resolution that would allow Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package without support from Republicans.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic
Russia surpasses 80,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survives a second vote of no-confidence in the House of Representatives, accused of mismanagement of the economy, mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, corruption, and abuse of human rights.
Bayern Munich defeats Tigres UANL 1–0 in the final to win the FIFA Club World Cup. Robert Lewandowski is awarded the Golden Ball of the tournament.
Australia receives 142,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
The White House announces that President Joe Biden will extend the foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through the end of June as an effort to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Polish Health Ministry bans the use of scarves, bandanas, and face shields and requires people to only wear surgical masks as of February 27 due to the spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Four bombings in the Afghan capital Kabul kill at least four people, including a district police chief and his bodyguard. Three others are reportedly wounded.
A Togolese peacekeeper has died after being wounded yesterday in an attack on a MINUSMA base near Douentza in Mopti, central Mali, which wounded 28 peacekeepers, according to United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Mexico
The countries also commit to offer $7.5 billion in funding for vaccination rollouts in poor countries.
British broadcasting regulator Ofcom revokes the license of China Global Television Network (CGTN), an English-language Chinese news network, after concluding the network was "ultimately controlled" by the Chinese Communist Party. China responds to the move by accusing BBC News of spreading "fake news" about COVID-19.
A series of severe weather-related incidents in Northern Italy leaves four people dead and 25 others injured.
Argentinian Health Minister Carla Vizzotti tests positive for COVID-19.
Director-General of the World Trade Organization
A Chinese law enacted on 2300 HKT, June 30, 2020, only in Hong Kong, for Safeguarding National Security
The European Commission finalizes a deal to secure 300 million additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
The cause of the spill is currently under investigation.
Morocco receives its second shipment of 500,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.
Indonesia's GDP contracts 2.07% in 2020, the first economic contraction since the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis in 1998.
A Mexican Air Force Learjet 45 jet crashes in Emiliano Zapata Municipality, Veracruz, killing six crew members.
Protests against the imprisonment of Pablo Hasél
Barcelona (principal), Girona, Lleida, Tarragona, Vic, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Sabadell, Terrassa, Vilafranca del Penedès, Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao
Four Tunisian soldiers are killed by a land mine during a counter-terrorism operation in Mount Mghila, central Tunisia.
Papua New Guinea reports a record 89 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,228.
Sri Lanka surpasses 80,000 cases of COVID-19.
Facebook bans all accounts related to Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, as well as ads from military-controlled companies following the military coup against Aung San Suu Kyi and the military seizure of power on February 1.
The Chamber of Deputies passes a new pandemic law that allows the health ministry and local authorities to shut down trade, production facilities, and events. In turn, the government announces the new state of emergency from February 27 until March 28.
second-largest city in Armenia and capital of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country
event by which a person is forced away from home
The leaders of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands will meet on Monday to discuss leaving the Pacific Islands Forum after Marshallese candidate Gerald Zackios was not chosen as Secretary-General. Palau had earlier announced that it was leaving the forum.
Zimbabwe begins its vaccination programme against COVID-19 using China's Sinopharm vaccine.
Head of state and chief executive of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Pakistan receives 500,000 doses of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine.
Hong Kong begins administering vaccines to the general public with the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine.
Permanent Representative to the United Nations
Belarus surpasses 260,000 cases of COVID-19 after reporting 561 new cases in the past 24 hours.
Hong Kong will reopen theme parks and sports and entertainment facilities, as well as extend dining hours in restaurants to 10:00 p.m.
Scientists belonging to a German–Malagasy expedition announce the discovery of Brookesia nana, a lizard found in Madagascar. The male's body spanning only 13.5 millimetres (0.5 in), is potentially the smallest reptile on Earth.
The government eases the restrictions on business operating hours outside of the Seoul Capital Area, allowing those businesses to operate until 10 p.m. local time amid a backlash over prolonged restrictions.
Meanwhile, the government extends the level 5 lockdown restrictions until April 5.
Ukraine receives their first shipment of 500 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
She will still be banned from traveling for the next five years, and has been placed on a three-year probation.
international organization of states in the Americas
Denmark reports their first community transmission of the 501.V2 variant.
Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic
Italy's first case of B.1525 variant found in Naples in a person who had recently travelled from a country in Africa.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announces to extend the operating hours of indoor dining in restaurants in New York City to 11:00 p.m.
Morocco receives their second shipment of four million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine from India.
Two FBI agents are killed and three others are wounded during a shootout in Sunrise, Florida, while serving an arrest warrant.
metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C.
Taiwan grants emergency use authorization for the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
Upper house of the Congress of the Philippines
Washington reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in King County.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expresses his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin as both men face protests. He also criticized the protests in his own country as a "rebellion" during the All Belarusian People's Assembly.
Idaho reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a person from Ada County.
religion originating in the Punjab region
Arthur Lira and Rodrigo Pacheco, candidates supported by President Jair Bolsonaro, are elected President of the Chamber of Deputies and President of the Federal Senate respectively.
A small plane crashes in Gainesville, Georgia, U.S., killing three people.
Time limits for shopping centres, markets, and amusement parks are also lifted.
Censorship of Facebook by multiple governments
National Radio and Television Administration
Ukraine secures 12 million doses of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Novavax.
A man in his 50s is confirmed to be the first fatality of the February 13 earthquake that struck near Fukushima, Japan, after his body is found buried in his destroyed home.
Nepal approves the emergency use of the Sinopharm vaccine, which is the second vaccine to be approved in the country.
However, the Ministry of External Affairs compared reactions to the January 26th incident at Red Fort to the January 6 riot that occurred at the Capitol.
international Neo-Nazi terrorist network
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announces the approval of the CoviVac vaccine for domestic use in Russia, becoming the third vaccine to be approved despite not yet having undergone any clinical trials.
The government of Vietnam reports that it has culled more than 100,000 poultry in 14 provinces so far this year in a bid to contain the spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 and H5N6 bird flu strains.
Lebanese political activist and Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim is assassinated, with his body being found inside his car with multiple gunshot wounds in Sidon District. Prime Minister Hassan Diab says "this heinous crime shall not pass without accountability".
Nicolás Maduro's government declares European Union Ambassador to Venezuela Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa a persona non grata and gives her 72 hours to leave the country following new sanctions by the EU against 19 Venezuelan officials.
The United States House of Representatives votes 219-212 to pass U.S. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package, which would provide $1,400 in direct payments. The bill will head to the Senate for a vote.
A winter storm kills at least 23 people and causes power outages for millions of people across the United States.
The Chairman of Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Yoshiro Mori resigns due to a scandal over sexist remarks he made about women.
Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide against its Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang. However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and most of his Cabinet did not participate in the vote. An amendment to the bill also calls for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved from Beijing if the genocide continues.
overview about the Internet censorship in India
capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada
county in the state of Washington, United States
2024 United States presidential election
Nevada reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person who travelled from South Africa to Reno and who later began showing symptoms of COVID-19.
British Columbia reports Canada's first case of the Nigerian variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a young person from the Interior Health region who is currently self-isolating.
North Carolina governor Roy Cooper announces that some stay-at-home and curfew restrictions will be lifted on February 26, such as allowing bars to reopen indoors, increasing the number of people in gatherings, and extending the alcohol sale cutoff to 11:00 p.m.
intentional deception made for unfair or unlawful gain or damaging or depriving a victim
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a phased return to school for Scotland's youngest children, with nurseries and all primary pupils from P1 to P3 planned to be back in the classroom beginning on February 22.
The Houthis carry out a drone strike on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, damaging a civilian aircraft. A Houthi spokesman says that the attack is in response to coalition airstrikes and other actions in Yemen.
The Dominican Republic begins to inoculate medical workers as part of a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 following the arrival of the first 20,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg quarantines for 14 days after a member of his security detail tests positive for COVID-19.
The cabinet extends the curfew to 10:00 p.m., and orders all businesses to close at 9:00 p.m. local time beginning tomorrow due to the spread of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant. The cabinet also re-imposes a Friday lockdown.
The Isle of Man lifts its second "circuit-breaker" lockdown after 20 days without a community case.
New York reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant from South Africa in a person from Nassau County.
Spain reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in Catalonia. Experts believe that it has no relation to South Africa, the variant's country of origin, and that it originated in Europe.
Date: 16 May 2014 – 23 October 2020 (6 years, 5 months and 1 week)
A lower court in The Hague orders the government to scrap its 9:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. curfew, citing violations of freedom of movement and assembly. Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government appealed the court decision, which was overturned by a high court.
Rwanda will allow individual and non-contact outdoor sports activities to resume on February 23 due to a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Among those arrested include pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party officials.
A 67-year-old man is arrested, and the clinic is believed to have been intentionally targeted.
U.S. President Joe Biden suspends and initiates the process to terminate the Trump-era "Asylum Cooperative" agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian Civil War
People's Republic of China Republic of China
At least four security forces personnel, including a commander, are killed in eastern and southern Afghanistan as clashes with an unidentified terrorist group intensify.
present phase of the Somali Civil War, concentrated in southern Somalia
New Zealand receives 60,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
Serbia receives their first shipment of 150,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine, making it the first country in the Western Balkan region to receive vaccines.
Seoul metropolitan government launches COVID-19 test for pet cats and dogs, which comes after South Korea reported its first case of COVID-19 infection in an animal (kitten) on January 24.
The protests are the largest to occur in the country's history since the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
South Korea surpasses 80,000 cases of COVID-19.
Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly using coal mines in the Luhansk Oblast to finance separatists. The government also announced that it would nationalize a pipeline that transports Russian oil into the rest of Europe, which Medvedchuk was suspected of owning.
The health ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announces a "resurgence" of the Ebola virus in the country's eastern side, after it was reported that a woman there died from the disease four days prior. The announcement comes three months after the World Health Organization declared an end to the Kivu Ebola outbreak in the country's Équateur province.
The United Arab Emirates reports a record of 3,977 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 313,626 and the nationwide death toll to 878.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces that he will step down as CEO during the third quarter.
The Czech Republic reports their first cases of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in a group of people who travelled to Zanzibar.
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, a young protester who was shot in the head last week, dies from her injuries, the first death since the opposition to the coup began and as pressure on the military mounts.
Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group
Vietnam surpasses 2,000 cases of COVID-19.
Saskatchewan reports its first two cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the Regina area.
Mississippi Valley State (CDP), Mississippi
American technology company Facebook, Inc.
Ron Wright (R-TX) dies from COVID-19 at the age of 67, thus making him the first member of Congress to die from the disease.
branch of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture
Casualties are also reported in the city's streets.
Twelve people are killed when two vessels sink close to a port on Colombia's Pacific coast, in Tumaco.
The rover Perseverance successfully lands on Mars as part of the Mars 2020 mission.
The Palestinian National Authority announces new lockdown restrictions in the West Bank for the next 12 days, which include the closure of universities, a ban on gatherings for weddings and funerals and nighttime restrictions on travel and non-essential commerce.
Sixteen protesters are wounded after police use tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets on pro-democracy protesters near the residence of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok.
Sri Lanka receives 500,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from India.
Venezuela receives its first shipment of 100,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the reported deaths in Tigray were too high to let Ethiopia and the African Union handle the situation alone. He adds that the UN should intervene in the Tigray War, explaining that when a state is not able to stop atrocities on its territory, such as genocide, the UN has a duty to intervene.
The governments of Germany, Poland, and Sweden each expel a Russian diplomat to reciprocate the Russian government's expulsion of three European Union diplomats on February 6.
Ireland reports a record 101 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 3,418.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Australia
The federal government and leaders of 16 German states agree to extend the nationwide lockdown until March 7 due to concerns about variants of SARS-CoV-2 despite a decline in the number of new cases.
Vietnam closes schools in 22 provinces ahead of the Tết holiday and ends a Communist Party congress early following the detection of a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in northern areas.
The Assembly of the Republic votes to extend its state of emergency, allowing the government to extend its second lockdown until March 1.
most populous city in the United States of America
Iraq announces that they will re-impose a partial lockdown from February 18 until March 8 after reporting their first cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
conflict between NATO Western forces and the Taliban
Kansas reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Ellis County.
group (class or clade) of tetrapod animals
Corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister
The German Badminton Association (DBV) cancels the upcoming 2021 German Open in Mülheim an der Ruhr scheduled for March 9 to 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil election
Five countries: Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Nauru, officially withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum over a disagreement regarding the choice of the forum's new Secretary-General.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Director-General of Health Noor Hisham Abdullah receive their first doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine as the country officially begins its national immunisation programme.
Over 70 homes are destroyed by a large wildfire in Western Australia.
Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province has reported internet outages in the past week, following a series of violent clashes between protestors and the police.
The bill will head to the Senate for a vote.
South Africa signs an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to secure 11 million doses of their vaccine.
Cambodia reports their first three cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom in 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman from India and a 23-year-old woman who travelled from China.
The perpetrator dies during a car crash while escaping from the scene.
Tokyo surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19.
The government announces that starting from February 15, all retail stores will be allowed to reopen and customers will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 testing result to enter. Schools and universities will also be allowed to resume their classes. Also, skiers will now be allowed to present negative test results from the past seven days instead of just the past 24 hours.
Authorities in Greater Helsinki order the closure of public and private facilities, such as gyms, indoor sports venues, saunas, playgrounds, and swimming pools for two weeks beginning March 1 as part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Australia begins a mass vaccination campaign with the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is one of the first people to receive a vaccine.
A probe by the Modi government to the source of a protest toolkit Greta Thunberg posted suggested it was put together by a Canadian pro-Khalistan organization and that the toolkit had a plan to carry forward the "malign Indian campaign" even if the government repealed the laws.
international agreement from 12 December 2015 within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020
South Korea begins a mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine, with the first doses administered to residents at about 200 nursing homes across the country.
The Netherlands surpasses one million cases of COVID-19.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months. However, the agreement bars inspectors from doing snap inspections and also prohibits them from reviewing footage taken at the nuclear sites.
Palestine reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom in 139 people from the West Bank.
Northern Ireland reports their first three cases of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.
Saskatchewan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. The patients are two people from the Regina zone who tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of January.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Malta
Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other government officials receive their first doses of the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine as Hong Kong begins its vaccination campaign.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces that hotels, theatres, swimming pools and other indoor facilities will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity on February 12, but that restaurants and fitness centres will continue to remain closed.
Citizens, who placed first in the previous election, falls to seventh and loses 30 seats.
1868 impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the 17th US president
President Sergio Mattarella invites former President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi to form a new government following the resignation of Giuseppe Conte as Prime Minister.
The Israeli Maccabi Healthcare Services confirm that, in a trial of 602,000 people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the vaccine's effectiveness was 95%.
Bitcoin reaches a US$1 trillion market cap for the first time.
Scotland begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all international arrivals, requiring them to self-isolate for 10 days in one of six government-designated hotels.
The Philippines reports 157 deaths in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total in five months, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 11,829.
military tactics to attack the enemy by surprise
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that restaurants can bring back their indoor dining from February 12, three days ahead of originally schedule on Valentine's Day Sunday.
chief executive body and the government of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1848
capital and largest city of the United Kingdom
Greece imposes a ten-day curfew in Attica, Thessaloniki, and Halkidiki, and also closes high schools in these areas beginning tomorrow in an attempt to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases.
One of his guards is wounded and the others chase the assailants, killing one of them and arresting two others.
national flag of the United States of America
material that has electrical conductivity intermediate to that of a conductor and an insulator
capital city of Western Australia, Australia
capital city of Virginia, United States of America
February 2021 Kaduna and Katsina attacks
Taiwan reports its first death of a foreigner from COVID-19. The patient was a British national in his 70s. It is also the first death from the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 reported in the country.
Northern Cyprus reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant in 16 samples that contracted SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
The prison's director, six inmates and police officers are among the dead.
COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
details regarding the COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
British born teenager who left the UK to join ISIL and later attempted to come back
Afghanistan receives 500,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India.
Zimbabwe purchases 600,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine, in addition to 200,000 doses donated by China.
organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade
Guinea's health ministry reports the country's first deaths from the Ebola virus disease since the 2013–2016 epidemic.
The Ministry of Health grants emergency use authorization for China's Sinopharm vaccine.
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
The number of recovered COVID-19 patients in Indonesia surpasses one million.
mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 from BioNTech in cooperation with Pfizer
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Japan officially lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency in Aichi, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures due to a decrease in the number of cases, while Tokyo and surrounding areas will remain in a state of emergency until at least March 7.
bilateral relations between United States and Turkey
Internet access remained blocked following violent clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms. Online access was suspended in at least 14 of 22 districts in Haryana near New Delhi. That order was first imposed on Republic Day in Haryana districts for 24 hours, but has been extended every day since.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New York
Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun addresses the UN in New York, calling for the international community to take the "strongest possible action" to remove the military junta from power.
South Africa suspends its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine after research finds that the vaccine is less effective against the 501.V2 variant discovered in the country.
Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
agrees to begin paying News Corp for news content.
France introduces new measures to ban homemade masks in educational institutions, requiring school children over the age of six to only wear category 1 masks in schools.
violent public disturbance against authority, property or people
Russian economist and politician, Prime Minister of Russia
genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaur (fossil)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. economy
Preliminary tests indicate that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of COVID-19 and not simply prevent symptomatic infections.
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un fires Economic Affairs Minister Kim Tu-il less than a month after appointing him to his cabinet for "lack of innovation".
Afghanistan begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 following the WHO's emergency use approval of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
The United States House of Representatives votes to pass the Equality Act. The bill will now head to the Senate for a vote.
British sex offender David Wilson is sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for 96 offences against 51 boys aged 4 to 14.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announces a slight easing of restrictions beginning on February 16, citing the stable number of new cases in the past few weeks.
French religious sister Nathalie Becquart is named by Pope Francis one of the Undersecretaries of the Synod of Bishops, becoming the first woman to reach that office and having a right to vote in the Synod.
2019 coronavirus pandemic in mainland China
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education
President of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil)
head of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, second in line of presidential succession
The Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly and Company's combination antibody therapy bamlanivimab/etesevimab for use in COVID-19 positive adults and children aged 12 and older who are at high risk of severe disease.
North Dakota reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un fires Economic Affairs Minister Kim Tu-il less than a month after appointing him to his cabinet for "lack of innovation". He is replaced by O Su-yong, according to state media.
head of the executive branch of New York City's government
Nebraska reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a person from Douglas County.
Western Australia lifts a five-day lockdown in Perth and surrounding areas after it reports no community cases.
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in England, United Kingdom
offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful towards a court of law and its officers
These name changes are part of a wider campaign to remove colonial and apartheid-era names in the Eastern Cape.
spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Poland in during the 2020 pandemic
United States House Committee on the Budget
Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
Claude Ibalanky, the coordinator of the National Monitoring Mechanism of the Addis Ababa Agreement (MNS), reveals at a workshop organized by the MNS and MONUSCO in Kinshasa that there are residents taking advantage of the instability in eastern Congo.
Ukraine reports 10 ceasefire violations in the Luhansk region.
South Africa receives its second shipment of more than 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The opposition Progressive National Party wins 14 of the 15 seats in the House of Assembly, with Washington Misick slated to become the next premier.
The Grand Slam of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne Park, three weeks later than originally scheduled due to the pandemic, with daily attendance capped at 30,000 people per day.
Israel announces that it will ease its lockdown measures beginning February 7. People will no longer be restricted to within one kilometer of their homes, many services will be allowed to operate, and all national parks will reopen. However, international borders will remain closed until February 20.
60th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
Internet access remained blocked following violent clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms.
Equatorial Guinea imposes a curfew from 7 p.m.
sovereign state in Southern Europe situated on an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea
An ambush on a convoy by suspected MNDAA insurgents in Shan State, Myanmar, kills nine civilians and three policemen, and injures 13 others.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurs in the southern province of Davao del Sur, Philippines, with damage and aftershocks expected.
Administrative division of the Philippines
Guinea declares a new Ebola epidemic after three people died and four others became ill in the country’s southeast.
Austria tightens its border controls with all neighbouring countries in order to avoid non-essential travel due to the pandemic.
diocese of the Catholic Church in the United States
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that South Africa's alert level will be lowered to level one effective midnight following a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Highest ranking military office of armenia military force
group of people from one state present in another state to represent the sending state
National Emergency Concerning the Southern Border of the United States
Hong Kong receives one million doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine, a day after it was approved for emergency use in the city.
The decree will regulate scientific experiments on animals, the handling of stray cats and dogs, and veterinarian practices in the country.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Romania
At least 130 Russian airstrikes have killed 21 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the past 24 hours in the Badia desert, according to the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
United States Secretary of Transportation
head of the United States Department of Transportation
Afghanistan reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu on a poultry farm in Herat Province.
Bahrain becomes the first country to approve the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use. It is also the fifth vaccine to be approved in the country.
Most Auckland schools are reopened and masks are made mandatory on public transportation.
Authorities in Brandenburg, Germany, cull 14,000 turkeys due to an outbreak of H5N8 bird flu on a farm in the Uckermark area.
Certificates of vaccination are required for reporters seeking press credentials for the trip.
He also criticized the protests in his own country as a "rebellion" during the All Belarusian People's Assembly.
legal declaration or de facto acts by a government allowing assumption of extraordinary powers
The United States House of Representatives votes 219–209 to approve the Senate's budget resolution, with all Republicans and one Democrat voting against the resolution.
overview of Institutional corruption in Russia
Date: July 1, 2016 – present (6 years, 6 months and 26 days)
Scottish Transport secretary Michael Matheson announces that all people who arrive from outside the UK and Ireland will be charged £1,750 for “managed quarantine” at one of six hotels at Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.
Myanmar security forces begin violently dispersing anti-coup protesters and clearing makeshift road blocks, killing a total of 18 protesters in several cities. More than 30 others are wounded by live rounds, and several have been arrested.
Cambodia launches a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using 600,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
Four Pakistani soldiers and four militants are killed in an attack on a security outpost in South Waziristan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations.
Australia receives their first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
The ministry calls the attack an assassination attempt.
Department of the Canadian Government that oversees public health
The government eases the restrictions on business operating hours outside of the Seoul Capital Area, allowing those businesses to operate until 10 p.m.
Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism
U.S. President Joe Biden ends former President Donald Trump's nearly two-year emergency declaration on the Mexico–United States border.
Three Ethiopian opposition parties say that at least 52,000 civilians have died in Tigray.
Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is placed under house arrest in the capital Naypyidaw after the military coup that overthrew her government.
A 25-year-old male suspect who had been living with the victims is taken into custody.
The number of homes destroyed rises to 81, as a new bushfire to the north threatens the Bullsbrook township.
Malaysia receives its first shipment of 312,390 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine. This allows the starting date of the vaccination campaign to be brought forward to February 24.
2020 relinquishment of "senior" royal status by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
General elections occur in Liechtenstein to elect the 25 members of the Landtag.
bilateral relations between India and Pakistan
China and India will withdraw troops around Pangong Lake in a disputed area of eastern Kashmir following sustained talks between the two countries.
Over 228 people have been charged or arrested for participating in the storming of the United States Capitol.
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
use of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
The declaration allows federal funds to be spent and made available to affected people.
Pakistan approves the emergency use of China's CanSinoBio vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved in the country.
The junta leaders fire Myanmar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun after he called for their removal in a UN General Assembly meeting on Friday.
President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkır receives his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib.
Romania donates 21,600 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine to Moldova for use in their vaccination program which will begin next week with frontline health workers.
Three people are killed, including the gunman, and two others are wounded during a shooting at a gun store and indoor shooting range in Metairie, Louisiana.
Bangladesh begins a nationwide vaccination programme against COVID-19 in Dhaka.
citizens or residents of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies, and their descendants
national space agency of the People's Republic of China
hockey team of the National Hockey League
Bangladesh receives their second shipment of two million doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute of India.
Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) proposed News Media Bargaining Code, which would require Facebook to pay to host Australian news content. A number of key government and charity organisations were also blocked for several hours.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
India surpasses 11 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the United States.
Fifteen people are arrested in Ethiopia over a plot to attack the United Arab Emirates' embassy in the capital Addis Ababa. Several other suspects, who were planning attacks against the UAE's diplomatic mission in Sudan, are also arrested.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces that Congress will establish a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
Captain Tom, a British Army veteran who served in World War II and who donated to charities during the lockdown, dies from COVID-19 at the age of 100.
international court in Strasbourg, France, established by the European Convention on Human Rights
The government allows more businesses in retail sector and Mosques in most of Malaysia to reopen beginning tomorrow and allows restaurants to resume dine-in service with two people seat on the table despite COVID-19 cases in the country remains high.
Finnish politician and minister for foreign affairs
Myanmar's military junta deploys Tatmadaw troops and cuts Internet services in many parts of the country hours after security forces fired live rounds to disperse a demonstration in the northern state of Kachin.
President Janos Ader receives his first dose of Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
Cambodia approves the emergency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Sinovac Biotech vaccines.
Vietnam approves the emergency use of the American Moderna and Russian Sputnik V vaccines.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
type of administrative division in Vietnam
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Singapore
India reaches past 5 million vaccinations.
The Haitian government says that it has thwarted an attempted coup d'état against President Jovenel Moïse, with at least 23 people arrested. Protesters assert that Moïse's term expires today, however, he claims that his term ends on February 7, 2022; in accordance with the constitution.
The French Direction générale de la Santé asks regional health agencies and hospitals to go into "crisis mode" beginning on February 18 in order to prepare for a possible increase in COVID-19 cases as a result of highly contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Vietnamese authorities order two million people in Hải Dương province to stay at home for 15 days beginning tomorrow due to a growing COVID-19 outbreak in the province.
Head of the Government of the Czech Republic
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he is in "good health and recovering" after testing positive for COVID-19 in late January.
The Spanish Health Ministry introduces a ten-day quarantine for all travelers arriving from Brazil and South Africa.
The Philippines reports 239 deaths in the past 24 hours, the second-highest number of daily reported deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,068.
Israeli government organization that manages nature reserves and national parks in Israel, the Golan Heights and parts of the West Bank
Notable gang leader Arnel Joseph and other detainees escape from prison in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, during a riot that also resulted in the death of eight people inside the jail, including the prison's director.
Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously promised. He also announced that residents will be required to wear FFP2 respirators, nanotowels, or two surgical masks in indoor places and on public transport due to the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant.
Christian militias formed in the Central African Republic
Medsafe provisionally approves the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine in New Zealand with certain conditions.
experimental antibody treatment for COVID-19
city and capital of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been authorized worldwide. President Cyril Ramaphosa, government officials, and health workers are among the first to receive the vaccine.
national-conservative political party in Brazil
A court in Baden-Württemberg overturns the nighttime curfew imposed since mid-December to stop the spread of COVID-19 following an emergency application. It means that the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will be scrapped on February 11.
Israel and Syria carry out a Russian-mediated prisoner exchange. An Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria's Quneitra Governorate and was detained by the Syrian military, is returned in exchange for two Syrian shepherds held by the Israel Defense Forces.
Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana. The United States welcomes the "milestone".
Two men accused of leading a Christian-majority Anti-balaka group in the Central African Republic that targeted Muslims plead not guilty at the start of their trial at the International Criminal Court.
Two people are killed and 40 others are injured in a clash between police and demonstrators in Mandalay as the police fire live ammunition to suppress protesters and force workers back to their jobs.
The military junta shuts down the country's internet with a near-total blackout in effect amid growing protests against the coup.
global vaccine alliance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
Haitian opposition names judge Joseph Mécène Jean-Louis from the Supreme Court the new interim President of Haiti to lead a "transitional government" after arguing that incumbent Jovenel Moïse's term has expired and calling on him to step down.
unmanned aerial vehicle that is usually armed
A spokesperson for the rebel group Tigray People's Liberation Front claims that an estimated 100,000 troops (both Tigrayan and Ethiopian) have been killed during the conflict. Three Ethiopian opposition parties previously claimed that an estimated 52,000 civilians have also died.
Three Turkish soldiers are killed by PKK separatists in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Indonesia reports a record 12,848 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 896,530.
ongoing civil war in the country of Yemen
Thailand's Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine.
In Texas, power is restored to millions of homes, but millions of people lack safe drinking water and 325,000 homes and businesses remain without power.
22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022
Michael McDowell wins the 63rd running of the Daytona 500.
He is replaced by O Su-yong, according to state media.
borough of New York City, New York, United States
The government of Colombia announces the legalization of undocumented Venezuelan migrants currently in the country, making them eligible to receive 10-year residency permits.
United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce
local time amid a backlash over prolonged restrictions.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the country has secured nine million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine, with the first shipment of 80,000 doses arriving next week.
Colombia receives their first shipment of 50,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
The police file criminal charges against overthrown de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and seek her custody until February 15 as part of investigations.
Similar restrictions are also in place at the New South Wales and Tasmanian borders.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto arrives in Khartoum to help reduce tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia. He will also visit a refugee camp containing refugees fleeing the Tigray War and visit Ethiopia after spending time in Sudan.
One person is killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. A 67-year-old man is arrested, and the clinic is believed to have been intentionally targeted.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons the ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom in response to the coup.
Private gatherings in Victoria are limited to 15 people after a worker at a quarantine site for tennis players competing in the Australian Open tests positive for COVID-19.
overview of the political system in Saudi Arabia
The government confirms that British nationals and non-residents returning from 30 "red list" high-risk countries will need to quarantine in hotels or government-approved accommodation beginning February 15, two weeks after it was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
deceptive operation to catch a person committing a crime
The United Kingdom reports their first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Manaus, Brazil in three people from England and three people from Scotland.
online platform that facilitates the building of social relations
Auckland enters alert level 3 lockdown for seven days, with the rest of the country entering alert level 2. This comes after a new COVID-19 case of unknown origin was detected.
Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election
The Ministry of Health confirms that 276 people in 10 provinces and cities are currently infected with the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Somalia closes all schools and universities for the next two weeks due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Italy extends their ban on non-essential travel between regions with the exception of business trips and emergencies until March 27 due to the spread of COVID-19 infections.
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
56th Legislature of the National Congress
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives
Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, believes it to be "the oldest high-production brewery in the world".
2020–2021 clashes between Sudan and Ethiopia
American attorney and politician (born 1944)
professional association of journalists in Belarus
President of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)
President Francisco Sagasti becomes the first person to get vaccinated.
Ballot Measure 110 goes into effect in Oregon, making it the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of specified Schedule I and Schedule II drugs.
The United States formally rejoins the Paris Agreement, 107 days after it left the climate accord.
Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly using coal mines in the Luhansk Oblast to finance separatists.
Iran receives its first shipment of 500,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
The World Health Organization asks six African countries (Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Liberia) to be on the alert for possible Ebola outbreaks after Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo reported new cases that signaled a resurgence of the outbreak.
India reports their first four cases of the 501.V2 variant from South Africa and one case of the Lineage P.1 variant from Brazil in people who traveled internationally.
The Saudi government releases women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison, after being held in custody for almost three years.
International agreement on the nuclear program of Iran
Four female development workers are killed and their driver wounded when gunmen open fire on their vehicle in Mira Ali, North Waziristan, Pakistan.
At least 14 people are killed at a religious site in Bambari, Central African Republic, amid clashes between armed groups and security forces.
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Austria in 2020
taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will
province of Indonesia, on island of Sulawesi
Six people are killed and at least 65 others are injured during a 133-vehicle accident following freezing rain near Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
The World Health Organization announces the approval of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
commission to investigate the storming of the US Capitol
Cuba approves its first animal welfare law after pressure from animal rights movement groups. The decree will regulate scientific experiments on animals, the handling of stray cats and dogs, and veterinarian practices in the country. Some civil society groups say the decree doesn't go far enough, as it doesn't outlaw animal sacrifice or cockfighting.
event in which aircraft are used to attack targets on land or at sea
Mars mission by NASA, with rover named "Perseverance"
Israel and groups like Hamas could be investigated.
Idaho reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from Southwestern Idaho who previously travelled internationally.
international border between the two countries in North America
National Intelligence and Security Agency (Somalia)
Michael McDowell wins the 63rd running of the Daytona 500. It is McDowell's first career victory in the Cup Series.
Arnel Joseph, a powerful Haitian gang leader, is killed in a gun battle with police in L'Estère a day after escaping from prison during a riot. The death toll from the incident rise to a total of 25 people, including many civilians killed by the inmates after randomly opening fire in the streets. The prison's director, six inmates and police officers are among the dead. Sixty more prisoners who escaped are captured and arrested, while more than 200 others are still on the run.
domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers
head of government of the United Kingdom
monarchy in Central Europe between 1804 and 1867
country house, generally of some pretension, and often including outbuildings and gardens
China's National Medical Products Administration gives a conditional approval to Sinovac's Coronavac vaccine for general use.
Nine soldiers are killed and six others are wounded during an ambush near the village of Boni, Mopti, Mali. Twenty attackers are also killed.
Hong Kong suspends the import of poultry meat and products from bird flu-affected areas in South Korea, Germany and Poland due to spread of highly pathogenic H5N8 in those areas.
Palau had earlier announced that it was leaving the forum.
Canada surpasses 800,000 cases of COVID-19.
This is nonetheless estimated to be the largest annual contraction since 1709.
Astronomers announce the discovery of HD 110082 b, a sub-Neptune exoplanet that is three times larger than Earth and which orbits a relatively young star.
The National Congress says that the "gentleman's agreement was not honored".
capital and largest municipality of Spain
An Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria's Quneitra Governorate and was detained by the Syrian military, is returned in exchange for two Syrian shepherds held by the Israel Defense Forces.
association football tournament for clubs
association football club in Leicester, England
Chinese Mars probe with an orbiter, lander and rover
meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions
The mass arrests are seen as a direct response to the murder of 13 Turkish hostages in Iraq.
Political party in Ecuador "Creating Opportunities"
China's National Radio and Television Administration bans BBC World News, in response to British telecommunications regulator Ofcom revoking the television license for the state-run China Global Television Network last week.
Russia reports their first case of human transmission of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in seven workers at a poultry farm in the southern part of the country.
After a juggler is shot dead by a Carabinero, several protests are held in Panguipulli, southern Chile. The protests escalate into riots and several buildings, including the city hall, are burned.
Five children and one adult are killed, and another person wounded, during a mass shooting at a home in Muskogee, Oklahoma. A 25-year-old male suspect who had been living with the victims is taken into custody.
Portugal reports its first two identified cases of COVID-19 infection with the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, both of which were detected in the Lisbon metropolitan area.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
The Saudi-led coalition says that it intercepted drones heading towards the kingdom but did not confirm the attacks.
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Belgium in 2020
Laotians vote in a parliamentary election to elect the members of the ninth National Assembly.
Maine reports its first two cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom in a person from Franklin County who previously travelled internationally.
Naomi Osaka defeats Jennifer Brady in the final to win the Women's Singles. She is the first player to win a fourth Grand Slam singles title since Maria Sharapova at the 2012 French Open.
Russia gives a preliminary approval for its Sputnik V vaccine to be manufactured in Serbia.
An Ebola vaccination campaign begins in the city of Butembo, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa to conduct self-paid molecular COVID-19 testing, beginning from February 22 at 23:59 p.m. IST.
Japan's Ministry of Health officially approves the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine, three days after a government panel recommends its approval.
2020–2021 edition of the National Hockey League season
island sovereign state in the central Pacific Ocean
Prime Minister Sanna Marin announces "tier-two" lockdown restrictions for the next three weeks, which includes the closure of bars and restaurants, expanded remote learning, and a ban on gatherings of more than six people beginning March 8 due to the spread of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces that his administration has finalized a deal purchasing a total of 200 million vaccine doses from Moderna and Pfizer.
advisory body to the president of the United States
Mississippi reports their first case of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
A mishandled sting operation between the national police and the country's drug enforcement agency in Quezon City results in the deaths of two police officers following a shootout between the two parties.
Facebook unblocks Australian news pages after the Australian government offers to make it exempt from their new News Media Bargaining Code if Facebook, Inc. can form enough private agreements to pay Australian news companies for their content.
distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations
highest political office in Ecuador; head of state and head of government of Ecuador
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran has carried out its plan to produce uranium metal at a nuclear facility in Isfahan, a major breach of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Uranium metal is essential to making the core of a nuclear weapon.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opens a criminal investigation into former U.S. President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn Joe Biden's victory in Georgia, including conducting a phone call with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger where he pressured Raffensperger to "find enough votes" for him.
crime or tort of harming the reputation of a legal person through false or misleading statement
Residents will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result from the last 48 hours in order to leave the state.
A study by University College London suggests that the bluestones that form Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, likely originated from another stone circle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, called Waun Mawn.
process for charging a public official with legal offenses by the legislature(s)
ongoing viral pandemic in New York state, United States
island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean
Algeria reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a healthcare worker from Algiers and a person who traveled to France.
Iraqi state-sponsored umbrella organization
British Army officer and fundraiser (1920–2021)
Schools in some areas will also reopen on March 1, but classes will be at 50% capacity.
Taiwan reports its first death of a foreigner from COVID-19.
American attorney, and District Attorney of Fulton County
The United States Senate votes 51–50 to pass a budget resolution as a step to pass the $1.9 trillion stimulus package without Republican support, with Kamala Harris casting her first tiebreaking vote as Vice President.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a committee within the FDA, though formal authorization will not be determined until February 26. The vaccine is 66% effective in combating the virus and can be stored in normal refrigerators.
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
Former president Václav Klaus tests positive for COVID-19.
Ghana becomes the first country in the world to receive vaccines distributed through the COVAX initiative, with 600,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
Nigeria approves the emergency use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán receives the first dose of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
U.S. President Joe Biden declares a major disaster in Texas following a severe winter storm and cold weather that left at least 70 people dead and millions of others without power.
February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm
significant winter storm that affected large swaths of the United States
Thailand receives their first shipment of 200,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccines.
General elections occur in Ecuador to elect the successor of President Lenín Moreno.
Italy eases its national restrictions by allowing the reopening of bars, restaurants and museums in 16 "Yellow-zone" regions.
This allows the starting date of the vaccination campaign to be brought forward to February 24.
Lebanon receives its first shipment of 28,500 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Belgium.
association football club in Southampton, England
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud at the Jerusalem District Court.
North Carolina reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant an adult in the central part of the state who had no travel history.
Malaysia reports a record 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 896.
limits on Hong Kong's freedom of speech and press, which have decreased since 1997
Myanmar approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine developed by Russia.
China blocks a United Nations Security Council statement formally condemning the military coup in Myanmar.
civil rights organization in the United States
The snap inspections were a condition of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.
aerial warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces
2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election
Health Maintenance Organizations in Israel
the 10th and current president of the Federal Republic of Somalia
Vietnam receives their first shipment of 117,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from South Korea.
The far-right Vox places fourth and enters Parliament for the first time, winning 11 seats.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
United States government public health agency
46th and current presidential administration of the USA, inaugurated in 2021
Lebanon begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, a day after the first 28,500 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine arrived in the country.
Several protesters break windows at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palau de la Música Catalana and also attempt to storm the Stock Exchange of Barcelona.
Manchester United F.C. 9–0 Southampton F.C.
directly elected parliament of the European Union
The Department of Justice and the FBI announce that they are investigating whether Alex Jones, Roger Stone, and Stop the Steal organizer Ali Alexander played any role in inciting the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
The United States surpasses 27 million cases of COVID-19.
George Floyd protests in Richmond, Virginia
The Food and Drug Administration approves the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use in the United States.
organization operated by students for students, traditionally at a university
Co-founder and editor-in-chief Steven Gan is personally absolved of the charge.
A court in Baden-Württemberg overturns the nighttime curfew imposed since mid-December to stop the spread of COVID-19 following an emergency application.
National Transportation Safety Committee
Australia suspends its quarantine-free travel bubble arrangement with New Zealand after the discovery of three new community cases in Auckland.
system of racial segregation based on skin colour common in South Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the reported deaths in Tigray were too high to let Ethiopia and the African Union handle the situation alone.
The Houston Methodist Hospital reports Texas' first case of the 501.V2 variant in a man from Fort Bend County who recovered several weeks ago.
The announcement comes three months after the World Health Organization declared an end to the Kivu Ebola outbreak in the country's Équateur province.
political-religious armed movement in Yemen
Restrictions are eased in New Zealand, with Auckland downgraded to alert level 2 and the rest of the country to alert level 1. Most Auckland schools are reopened and masks are made mandatory on public transportation.
The vaccine is 66% effective in combating the virus and can be stored in normal refrigerators.
leader of the executive branch of the government of Pakistan
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces the phased reopening of schools beginning on March 1 with junior and senior infants as well as senior students facing Leaving Certificate exams. Meanwhile, the government extends the level 5 lockdown restrictions until April 5.
Police in Kazakhstan arrest 50 protesters who were calling for the release of political prisoners in line with a resolution passed by the European Parliament.
A man is killed and 10 others are injured in stabbing attacks in Croydon, London, England.
The Indian state of Maharashtra records 4,097 fresh infections after 39 days of no infections
A lower court in The Hague orders the government to scrap its 9:00 p.m.
Taiwan announces that it will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Guyana.
news division of the publicly funded British Broadcasting Corporation
Chadian President Idriss Déby announces that his government will deploy 1,200 troops to the tripoint of the Burkina Faso–Mali and Burkina Faso–Niger borders.
measures taken in care units to prevent contagious diseases from being spread among patients, health care workers, and visitors
The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep.
Johnson & Johnson submits an application of its experimental single-dose vaccine to the World Health Organization for emergency authorization.
part of the African Union's executive branch
The government announces the easing of national COVID-19 restrictions, with shops reopening on March 1.
The government tightens restrictions in five regions in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The government announces that it will allow non-essential shops, museums and outdoor sporting facilities to reopen on March 1 as part of an easing of social distancing restrictions.
body that exercises supreme executive authority in Turkey
geographical point at which the borders of three territories meet
Two policemen are killed by unidentified gunmen at close range in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
online news portal published in English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil
Novak Djokovic defeats Daniil Medvedev in the final to win the Men's Singles competition of the tournament.
Theories on the origin and purpose of Stonehenge
financial crisis in many East/Southeast Asian countries starting in 1997
Millcreek Canyon (Salt Lake County, Utah)
canyon in the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Henry Puna becomes the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum replacing Meg Taylor.
Malaysia receives its first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine.
government agency overseeing stock exchanges
legal process whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for an actual or supposed crime
Vietnamese authorities order two million people in Hải Dương province to stay at home for 15 days beginning tomorrow due to a growing COVID-19 outbreak in the province. Gatherings with more than two people are banned, and when leaving their homes, residents must stay 2 metres (6.6 ft) from others.
Australia and New Zealand reopen their maritime borders after recent outbreaks in both countries have been contained.
Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy tests positive for COVID-19 following a brief period of isolation after suspected exposure.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Japan
14th state to legalize recreational cannabis
The World Trade Organization formally appoints former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first African and first female Director-General.
Oklahoma reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant originated from Brazil in a woman who had a travel history.
Date: 31 January 2009 – present (13 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
An alliance of opposition parties ceases recognising Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed as the President of Somalia, and propose the creation of a "national council of lawmakers, opposition leaders and civil society" to govern the country as the President's term expires with no clear plan for succession.
Final of the 2020 edition of Club World Cup
historic nation and a self-governing British Crown dependency
Spain reports 724 deaths in the past 24 hours, the most since April.
association football club in Manchester, England
The first shipment of the Sputnik V vaccine donated by Russia arrives in Gaza after Israel allows the shipment of 1,000 vaccines, which was previously blocked.
The son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, Hun Manet, and several cabinet ministers are among the first people to get vaccinated.
Mexico approves the use of China's Sinovac and CanSino vaccines.
Chadian security forces raid the home of opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djérou in N'Djamena, killing five of his relatives, including his mother and son. A government statement says the raid was an operation to arrest Dillo. Two other people are also killed and five others are wounded in the ensuing fight.
The government extends the General Community Quarantine in Metro Manila, Davao City, and eight other areas until the end of March due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
All schools, churches, hair salons, and retail stores, with the exception of supermarkets and pharmacies, are ordered to close; and restaurants are only allowed to offer delivery services.
intentional exposure of test subjects to a pathogen to test a vaccine or drug
Latifa's close associates are calling for international intervention after they stopped receiving messages from her, fearing for her safety.
The Vatican Press Office announces that all journalists to accompany Pope Francis on his March trip to Iraq must receive a Covid vaccination. Certificates of vaccination are required for reporters seeking press credentials for the trip.
activity to defend against or prevent terrorist actions
In defiance to the Chamber of Deputies, the Czech government re-declares a state of emergency for the next two weeks in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially because of the emergence of the more contagious B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
New Zealand announces a new floating public holiday to commence in 2022 based on the Māori celebration of Matariki.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate meets the standards for emergency use authorization, according to analysis from a committee within the FDA, though formal authorization will not be determined until February 26.
New Zealand reports their first community cases of COVID-19 since January 24. The patients are a family from Auckland.
Tensions have been high since border clashes last year killed dozens.
The Office for National Statistics says that the economy of the United Kingdom has contracted by a record 9.9% since the pandemic began, but has narrowly avoided a double-dip recession.
Bishop David Zubik of the Pittsburgh Diocese announces that four Catholic elementary schools are merging to form two schools for the school year beginning in fall 2021. The decision comes after more than a year's deliberation and hours of study.
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed more than 250 people. The U.S. State Department says the accusation was "wholly false", and "inconsistent with Turkey's status as a NATO ally".
The men belong to the al-Qaeda-inspired group Ansarullah Bangla Team.
second most senior court in the English legal system
Authorities in Germany and Belgium seize more than 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb) of cocaine, worth billions of dollars, in an international operation that resulted in one arrest. Authorities consider this to be the largest amount of cocaine ever seized in Europe. The containers came on a ship from Paraguay, via Tangier and Rotterdam, the police said.
Following their 3–1 win against Swansea City in the fifth round of the FA Cup, Manchester City sets a record for the most consecutive wins in all competitions by a top-flight English football club, with 15 consecutive wins.
Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war
The National Medical Products Administration grants conditional approval for a single-dose vaccine made by CanSino Biologics and a vaccine made by Sinopharm.
global international and intergovernmental organization
Cyprus announces that it will allow high schools, gyms, and indoor sports facilities such as swimming pools to reopen on March 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to decrease.
Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present)
Hungary surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19.
This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib.
The Japanese government extends an ongoing state of emergency in 10 prefectures, including Tokyo, which surpassed 100,000 cases yesterday.
The NAACP and U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson file a lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump, Trump lawyer and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and far-right groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. The lawsuit, citing the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, also accuses the defendants of disrupting the certification of Biden's victory by Congress.
conflict initiated by Rodrigo Duterte against drug lords and drug pushers
The United States surpasses 26 million cases of COVID-19.
village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Greece extends their full lockdown to Achaia and the island of Euboea beginning February 13 in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Hungary extends their nationwide lockdown restrictions until March 15 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and the spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2.
pandemic in North Carolina, United States
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency scales back Q1 vaccination targets to 750,000 people due to delayed shipments from COVAX and the decision not to use the AstraZeneca vaccine on people aged 65 or older until more efficacy data becomes available.
Nine soldiers are killed and six others are wounded during an ambush near the village of Boni, Mopti, Mali.
sovereign state in North Africa and Asia
Russian politician, lawyer and anti-corruption activist
The Organization of American States considers that Moïse's five-year term ends in 2022 as he took office in 2017.
Malaysia's GDP contracts 5.6% in 2020, its worst annual contraction since 1998 following the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Date: 1 August 2014 – 9 November 2022 (8 years, 5 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
Port Elizabeth International Airport is also renamed Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, after David Stuurman.
local time and all gatherings of more than five people are banned.
head of state and head of government of the Republic of Cyprus
A Nigerian Air Force King Air 350 military plane crashes on approach to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria, killing all seven people on board.
local government area in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia
The number of recovered COVID-19 patients in Pakistan surpasses 500,000.
protests against Melih Bulu's appointment as rector
An Ebola vaccination campaign begins in the city of Butembo, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health workers are the first to be vaccinated.
Despite losing the last match 2–1 to São Paulo, Flamengo wins their seventh Brasileirão and eighth national championship overall.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi make their first global appearance at a virtual G7 meeting as the countries discuss COVID-19 recovery, trade, social media, free speech, and their approach to China. The countries also commit to offer $7.5 billion in funding for vaccination rollouts in poor countries.
Date: 9 December 2017 – present (5 years, 2 months and 4 days)
Iran says that it has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that it will no longer allow snap inspections of its nuclear facilities as of February 21. The snap inspections were a condition of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.
Northern Cyprus extends its full-scale curfew until February 22 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
district of the governorate of South Lebanon
Protesters marched in Rochester, New York, after a nine-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police. Protesters ripped away barricades protecting a Rochester police precinct as hundreds took to the streets in outrage.
Hong Kong grants emergency use authorization to the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine, making it the second vaccine to be approved in the city.
Date: 20 October 1962 – present (60 years, 3 months and 7 days)
Montenegro's Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices approves the purchases of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.
public research university in London, United Kingdom
24th edition of Winter Olympics, in Beijing, China
movement aiming to remove Vladimir Putin from his offices
capital and second-largest city of the province of Saskatchewan, Canada
Washington, D.C. confirms its first cases of the 501.V2 variant from South Africa and the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Haitian opposition names judge Joseph Mécène Jean-Louis from the Supreme Court the new interim President of Haiti to lead a "transitional government" after arguing that incumbent Jovenel Moïse's term has expired and calling on him to step down. The Organization of American States considers that Moïse's five-year term ends in 2022 as he took office in 2017.
Scientists discover Dzharatitanis kingi, a Diplodocus-like dinosaur fossil, in Uzbekistan. It is the first dinosaur of its kind to be discovered in Asia.
term referring to a homosexual person or the trait of homosexuality
Equatoguinean politician, President of Equatorial Guinea since 1979
municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Prince Edward Island reports its first case of the B.1.1.7 variant in a man in his 20s who had travelled internationally.
COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area
electronic transmission of information between locations
Jihadist insurgents kill nine people in an ambush in Burkina Faso, while another jihadist attack near Bandiagara, Mopti Region, Mali, kills nine people and leaves others missing, according to local government officials.
The Greek parliament approves legislation to create a special police force in universities.
Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) kill three civilians in an ambush on the Beni-Kasindi road. Congolese and MONUSCO troops positioned nearby then clashed with the ADF, forcing them to retreat.
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security rearrests former deputy chief of Custom Service Raimbek Matraimov due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation
The Palau National Congress passes a joint resolution supporting the decision made by President Surangel Whipps Jr. to leave the Pacific Islands Forum. The National Congress says that the "gentleman's agreement was not honored".
Houthi forces attack Ma'rib, with ballistic missiles amidst an ongoing offensive to capture the city.
Taiwan confirms their first three cases of the Lineage P.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in Brazil, prompting the government to impose a 14-day quarantine for all travelers arriving from Brazil at a centralized facility beginning February 24.
principle in international relations and treaties
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group Proud Boys and white supremacist organizations such as the Russian Imperial Movement, Atomwaffen Division, and The Base. In the process, Canada has become the first country to designate the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization.
Pakistan lifts their COVID-19-related restrictions, allowing indoor dining and wedding ceremonies to resume on March 15. Time limits for shopping centres, markets, and amusement parks are also lifted.
Hungary receives 550,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resumes morning news conferences two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.
U.S. President Joe Biden threatens to re-impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders and calls for them to relinquish the power that they seized in the coup.
Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the ministers of his cabinet are officially sworn in at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, ending the government crisis.
Sarah Thomas (American football official)
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin issues a new regulation that authorizes a mutual assistance vaccine programme so that private companies can buy state-approved vaccines in order to vaccinate their staff.
List of tie-breaking votes cast by the vice president of the United States
Japan receives their first shipment of 400,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Belgium.
Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development
French electronic music duo Daft Punk announce their split after 28 years.
climate patterns of the terrestrial planet
However, the agreement bars inspectors from doing snap inspections and also prohibits them from reviewing footage taken at the nuclear sites.
The British Health Secretary announces a small step to ease the nation's lockdown, allowing care home visitors in England to be regularly visited by a single friend or family member. This change will take effect on March 8.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
air warfare branch of Nigeria's military
A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousands marching in the capital Naypyidaw, where they clashed with riot police. Several injuries have been reported.
Facebook unblocks Australian news pages after the Australian government offers to make it exempt from their new News Media Bargaining Code if Facebook, Inc.
Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after four years in detention. He had been held on charges of spreading false news, joining a banned group and receiving foreign funds.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes 35 kilometres west of Murghob, Tajikistan.
Seven members of the electoral commission are killed and three others are wounded in a land mine explosion in Tillabéri, Niger.
President Sebastián Piñera receives the first dose of the Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccine.
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in the United States
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Two other people are also killed and five others are wounded in the ensuing fight.
Irish health officials say that the three cases of the Brazilian variant of SARS-CoV-2 have been contained.
Facebook takes down the main page of the military of Myanmar a day after two protesters were killed.
Parliament suspends their sittings for the next three weeks after 17 MPs and 151 staff tested positive for COVID-19.
demarcation line between India and Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia resigns due to disagreements with his cabinet over the detention of prominent opposition figure Nika Melia.
states of emergency and regimes of exception decreed by COVID-19
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
Argentina approves the emergency use of Sinopharm's vaccine.
Saudi Arabia intercepts a ballistic missile attack over its capital Riyadh and bomb-laden drones targeting the southern province of Jizan, both of which were launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels backed by Iran.
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
American multinational technology company
for former President Donald Trump's financial records, including his tax returns.
Alphabet Inc. agrees to begin paying News Corp for news content. News Corp CEO Robert Thomson credits the ACCC's proposed legislation with making the deal possible.
cultural region in the southeastern and south-central United States
Iran says that it is restricting the access of international inspectors to its nuclear installations.
The government announces that starting from February 15, all retail stores will be allowed to reopen and customers will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 testing result to enter.
Japan surpasses 7,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Auckland enters level three restrictions for the next three days in response to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, closing all non-essential businesses and suspending all in-person education. The rest of the country will enter level 2 restrictions, which will limit public gatherings.
The Kurdistan Workers' Party blamed Turkish airstrikes on their bases for the deaths of the hostages.
independent city in Virginia, United States
family of ethnolinguistic groups in Africa
Duhok Governorate is part of Iraqi Kurdistan
automotive manufacturing corporation based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a televised address, announces he will pardon dozens of protestors associated with the Hirak movement, reshuffle the cabinet within 48 hours and will dissolve the lower chamber of parliament to make way for new elections.
the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
U.S. President Joe Biden declares a major disaster in Texas following a severe winter storm and cold weather that left at least 70 people dead and millions of others without power. The declaration allows federal funds to be spent and made available to affected people.
crime of willfully and maliciously setting fire to property
ground warfare branch of Turkey's military
After criticism from China, Guyana terminates the above agreement and says it will continue to follow the One-China policy.
The UK Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, orders Uber to classify its drivers as employees, entitling them to minimum wage and paid leave.
The Swedish government announces that all travellers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 testing result within 48 hours of arrival beginning February 6 in order to prevent the spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2. Swedish citizens as well as foreign residents living in Sweden will be exempt from this rule.
Spain surpasses three million cases of COVID-19.
individual who seeks refuge, esp. political asylum, in a foreign country
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema
military conflict in the Arabian Peninsula
The White House orders United States flags to fly at half-staff for the next five days in order to honor those who have died from COVID-19.
BBC Television current affairs documentary programme
Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Canadian politician, former police chief of Toronto
The British Health Secretary announces a small step to ease the nation's lockdown, allowing care home visitors in England to be regularly visited by a single friend or family member.
COVID-19 pandemic in Prince Edward Island
bicameral legislature of the United States
Rwandan opposition politician Seif Bamporiki is killed in his car by a single bullet fired by a gunman in Cape Town, South Africa, where he lived in exile.
Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces ambush Ethiopian and Eritrean troops in May Keyah, 50–60 kilometers south of Mekelle. Fighting between the TPLF and Ethiopia is also reported in Guya, Kola Tembien.
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods is involved in a serious car accident in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, sustaining multiple leg injuries, requiring surgery.
informal diplomatic relationship between the United States and Iran
Date: 9 August 2020 – 11 December 2021 (1 year, 4 months, 2 days)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new four-step plan for easing lockdown restrictions in England, starting with the reopening of schools on March 8 and the lifting of the stay-at-home order on March 29.
bilateral relations between Israel and Syria
President Cyril Ramaphosa, government officials, and health workers are among the first to receive the vaccine.
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug smuggling and distribution within the Philippines
shallow sea between Java and Kalimantan, in Indonesia
Process of ending the War in Afghanistan
Italy raises the age limit for Oxford–AstraZeneca's vaccine to 65 years old from previously 55.
UN-backed Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bashagha escapes a motorcade shooting in Tripoli. One of his guards is wounded and the others chase the assailants, killing one of them and arresting two others. The ministry calls the attack an assassination attempt.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accuses the United States of supporting "the PKK terrorists", following the killing of 13 Turkish hostages held captive in Kurdistan Region.
Football records and statistics in England
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by all adults worldwide, including people over age of 65 and recommends an interval of 8 to 12 weeks between the doses.
Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles tests positive for COVID-19.
Andorra stops recognizing Juan Guaidó as the interim President of Venezuela.
Zanzibar's first Vice President, Seif Sharif Hamad, dies from COVID-19.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Russia
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a roadmap to ease the lockdown, with four people from two households being allowed to meet outdoors as of March 15 and the lifting of the stay-at-home order on April 5. Non-essential businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms can be reopened on April 26, and Scotland will return to the levels system at the same time.
A passenger barge crashes and capsizes on the Congo River in Mai-Ndombe Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 60 people, while 240 others are reported missing. At least 300 people have been rescued from the river.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports its second death of the Ebola virus outbreak in North Kivu province.
Spain surpasses 60,000 deaths from COVID-19.
formal accusation of wrongdoing in common law
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta, Inc.
The leaders of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands will meet on Monday to discuss leaving the Pacific Islands Forum after Marshallese candidate Gerald Zackios was not chosen as Secretary-General.
The United States House of Representatives votes 219-212 to pass U.S. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package, which would provide $1,400 in direct payments.
trade restrictions levied by the United States government
Suspected ADF militants kill 13 people during two attacks in Beni, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on social media in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest against three farm bills as it investigates further. Ms. Ravi, a resident of Bangalore, was arrested on February 4 and flown overnight to New Delhi.
Oman announces a ban on all travelers from 10 countries for 15 days beginning February 25 with the exception of Omani citizens, diplomats and health workers.
Ten civilians are killed, of whom eight have been decapitated and two shot, in two ADF overnight attacks in Boyo and Kainama, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Duration: January 13, 2021 – July 7, 2021
Indian biotechnological company, vaccine manufacturer
district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that all British and Irish residents returning from 33 "high-risk" countries will be charged £1,750 to stay in quarantine hotels in England for 10 days and that those who fail to do so or who violate COVID rules face fines of up to £10,000 or up to 10 years in jail.
South Korea signs an agreement with Novavax and Pfizer to secure additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for 23 million people in the second quarter of this year.
Brazilian politician and 38th President of Brazil
French authorities announce that 90% of residents in the southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes, which includes Nice, will be placed under a weekend lockdown for the next two weeks following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
public health emergency of international concern
Israeli airstrikes on Iranian weapons and missile depots near Damascus, Syria, kill six foreign nationals, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
education via communication technology with little or no face-to-face teaching
neo-Nazi, white supremacist paramilitary hate group
A court in Russia orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny's ally Leonid Volkov for "appealing to minors to join illegal protests". Volkov, who lives in the European Union and who will not be extradited, said on Facebook that he will "ignore the charges".
formal body created for public enquiry into a defined issue in some Commonwealth monarchies
Egypt receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.
Online access was suspended in at least 14 of 22 districts in Haryana near New Delhi.
The Moscow City Court upholds the three-year prison sentence against opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny.
Seven civilians are killed by CODECO militiamen in Banyari Kilo sector, Djugu Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
head of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia, in the United States
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission temporarily halts the trading of 15 stocks, most of which are penny stocks, out of concern that online users were coordinating to artificially raise their value.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces that he will step down as CEO during the third quarter. Current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy is expected to replace him.
Canada and the United Kingdom announce sanctions on the military junta generals in response to the coup and the arbitrary detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political figures.
Kyrgyzstan is expected to receive 504,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in March.
executive body of the German Government (part of the Federal Government of Germany)
Pro-independence parties gain a majority of the votes for the first time, though voter participation was the lowest in history. The anti-independence Socialists' Party of Catalonia, led by former national Health Minister Salvador Illa, wins the most seats for a single party. The far-right Vox places fourth and enters Parliament for the first time, winning 11 seats. Citizens, who placed first in the previous election, falls to seventh and loses 30 seats.
generally refers to an army or other fighting force that is composed of non-professional fighters
diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the United States of America
South Africa receives one million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes 35 kilometres west of Murghob, Tajikistan. The tremors are felt as far away as northern India and Pakistan.
French republic in Northern Italy between 1802 and 1805
A woman is stabbed to death outside a hospital, and another killed at a nearby street, in Ayrshire, Scotland. The perpetrator dies during a car crash while escaping from the scene.
Catalans head to the polls to elect the new Parliament of Catalonia.
country in Central and Southeastern Europe
American far-right and crypto-fascist male-only organization
Manitoba reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
The Venezuelan government releases the crew of two Guyana-flagged fishing vessels detained by the Venezuelan military in January for alleged illegal fishing in the disputed Guayana Esequiba region.
56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021
Health Canada authorizes the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine and a related vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India.
The couple will retain their HRH titles but will no longer use them.
The military junta declares martial law in the country's second largest city Mandalay amid protests against the coup. Public gatherings of more than five people are banned, and a curfew from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. has been imposed.
The United States surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, just five weeks after the country passed 400,000 deaths.
one of 8 regions in Japan encompassing 7 prefectures
Kuwait will suspend entry for non-citizens for two weeks beginning February 7, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The Electoral Tribunal unanimously dismisses the electoral protest of former Senator Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Protesters ripped away barricades protecting a Rochester police precinct as hundreds took to the streets in outrage.
Five children and one adult are killed, and another person wounded, during a mass shooting at a home in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
foreign person whose entering or remaining in a particular country is prohibited by that country's government
Croatia detects the first case of UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a samples from three people including a three-year-old children.
Indonesia's anti-corruption agency arrests South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah and several other people for alleged corruption in Makassar.
President Francisco Sagasti appoints Allan Wagner Tizón as new foreign minister, a day after Elizabeth Astete resigned over secretly receiving a vaccination against COVID-19.
principal executive body of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Japan begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 beginning with 40,000 health workers.
Matches at the Melbourne tournament will continue without any spectators for the duration of the lockdown.
Vice President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
police agency protecting the U.S. Congress
Date: 30 September 2015 – present (7 years, 3 months and 4 weeks)
Prime Minister Imran Khan launches the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Pakistan, with the first dose of Sinopharm's vaccine administered to a doctor in Islamabad.
The National Congress of Brazil elects new leaders for the 56th Legislature.
Four bombings in the Afghan capital Kabul kill at least four people, including a district police chief and his bodyguard.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-TX) dies from COVID-19 at the age of 67, thus making him the first member of Congress to die from the disease.
Police launch the most extensive crackdown since the protests began, critically wounding a woman and detaining hundreds of people across the country.
Laos receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.
Bahrain approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved in the country.
international border between Burkina Faso and Mali
The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves the emergency use of the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for people over 18 years of age in Australia.
president of the United States from 2017 to 2021
legislative branch of the Libyan government
President Alexander Lukashenko says that the country will hold a referendum that would change their constitution before January 18, 2022.
Cypriot politician, 7th and current President of Cyprus
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March on a provincial basis, which will divide the country into four categories based on infection and vaccination rates.
Thousands of protestors defy COVID-19 restrictions and take to the streets in Kherrata to both commemorate the second anniversary of the protests and to repeat their demands for the ruling government to step down.
A government statement says the raid was an operation to arrest Dillo.
Multiple rockets strike near Erbil International Airport in Kurdistan Region, Iraq, killing a foreign civilian contractor and wounding nine others, including a U.S. service member.
2021 Turks and Caicos Islands general election
This comes after a new COVID-19 case of unknown origin was detected.
Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
diplomatic relations between Russia and the European Union
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announces a slight easing of restrictions beginning on February 16, citing the stable number of new cases in the past few weeks. Foreign language schools, casinos, gyms and betting shops can reopen and restaurants and bars can also sell coffee to go.
Head of state of the Republic of Armenia
The governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization appoints Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia as the new Secretary-General of the Organization succeeding Fang Liu of China.
Militants of the Islamic State's Central Africa Province raid the town of Ndalya in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 11 civilians and three members of the armed forces.
Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol
special district of Colombia of the department of Nariño
Argentina reports its first cases of two different Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variants in two people infected with the P.1 variant and two others infected with the P.2 variant.
The Haitian government says that it has thwarted an attempted coup d'état against President Jovenel Moïse, with at least 23 people arrested.
Thailand begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine. Government ministers and health workers are among the first to receive doses of the vaccine.
diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States
indirect conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies votes 364–130 to confirm the Supreme Federal Court-mandated arrest of congressman Daniel Silveira (PSL-RJ) for posting videos online threatening the judges of the Court, calling for the Court's extinction and for a new AI-5 – considered the most repressive legal instrument of the former Brazilian military government. His party is also considering his expulsion.
Florida surpasses 300 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Facebook takes down the main page of the military of Myanmar a day after two protesters were killed. The social media site said that the account violated its policies of "incitement to violence and coordinating harm". Earlier, the military had blocked Internet access in many parts of the country.
The Houthis say that they have struck Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with drones.
viral pandemic in the Dominican Republic
A glacier breaks off in Joshimath, India, in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district resulting in flash floods along the Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River. Eighteen people are found dead and 200 more are feared dead.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto arrives in Khartoum to help reduce tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia.
Date: 16 February 1985 – ongoing (37 years, 11 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Tens of thousands of people protest against the military coup in Myanmar's largest city Yangon, calling for the release of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The protests are the largest to occur in the country's history since the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river, canal transport of heavy goods, usually moved by pusher or tug boats
A school pupil is killed and 27 others are kidnapped from their school in the early hours in Kagara, Niger State, Nigeria.
The UK Supreme Court rules that ISIL supporter Shamima Begum is forbidden from returning to the United Kingdom to appeal the revocation of her citizenship. This overturns the decision by the Court of Appeal, citing four errors in their ruling.
Western neologism to describe armed Islamic movements
Peru launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 two days after it received 300,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
aircraft class designed or used for military duties
California surpasses New York as the U.S. state with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths.
variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus with a different genetic sequence
rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the United States
geographic and cultural region of Mexico
Zambia surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announces to extend the operating hours of indoor dining in restaurants in New York City to 11:00 p.m. EST beginning from Valentine's Day as it expands their curfew on restaurants and bars statewide.
People's Democratic Movement (Turks and Caicos Islands)
The Moscow City Court upholds the three-year prison sentence against opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny. Navalny now faces slander charges. His defense had previously said that the European Court of Human Rights had labeled his arrest as "unlawful".
It is the first tax of its kind in the nation.
She is the first player to win a fourth Grand Slam singles title since Maria Sharapova at the 2012 French Open.
Ivory Coast becomes the second country to receive vaccines via the COVAX initiative, with 500,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India arriving in the country.
Data from the Health Ministry show that COVID-19 vaccines are 99.2% effective against serious illness, reduce mortality by 95.8% and decrease the chance of hospitalization by 98.9%.
Protesters assert that Moïse's term expires today, however, he claims that his term ends on February 7, 2022; in accordance with the constitution.
The United Kingdom surpasses four million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fifth country to do so after the United States, India, Brazil, and Russia.
Russia surpasses four million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fourth country to do so after the United States, India, and Brazil.
aftermath of the violent disruption of the presidential election certification on January 6, 2021
Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen. A government source says that 20 pro-government fighters have been killed and 28 others have been injured repelling five attacks in the past 24 hours.
Egyptian and American archaeologists discover an ancient mass-production brewery in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos, likely dating back to the Early Dynastic Period. Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, believes it to be "the oldest high-production brewery in the world".
strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz
Games of the XXXII Olympiad, in Tokyo, Japan, held in 2021
republic with separation of powers into executive, judicial and legislative branches
The team releases a statement calling the allegations against Panarin a “intimidation tactic” against him after speaking out against “recent political events”, most notably being critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressing his support for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was detained upon return to Russia from Germany.
American online social media and social networking service
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a roadmap to ease the lockdown, with four people from two households being allowed to meet outdoors as of March 15 and the lifting of the stay-at-home order on April 5.
The United Kingdom begins a mandatory hotel quarantine for all British and Irish citizens and all permanent residents arriving in England from 33 "high risk" countries, requiring them to stay for 10 days at government-designated accommodations.
Italy signs a decree authorizing the emergency use of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19 patients.
The North Dakota House votes 50–44 to pass House Bill 1323, which bans state and local officials from imposing mask mandates.
Bahrain becomes the first country to approve the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use.
Mongolia reports a record 61 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,989.
Florida reports their first case of the Brazil variant of SARS-CoV-2, making it the fourth state to do so after Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Maryland.
city and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
head of state and of government of Turkey
Capitol police officer who steered mob away from Senate chambers
ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials onboard from one port to another
Somalia declares a state of emergency due to swarms of desert locusts.
The cabinet announces that 20 of South Africa's land borders with Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe will reopen on February 15.
ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas
Georgia officials launch an investigation into former U.S. President Donald Trump for several phone calls made urging officials such as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state.
Senegal begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using 200,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. Government ministers and health workers are the first to receive the vaccine.
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine
Ballot measure in New Jersey legalizing marijuana
Lebanese engineer, academic and minister of higher education
respiratory syndrome and infectious disease in humans, caused by SARS coronavirus 2
historic sovereign kingdom on the British Isles from the 9th century and up to 1707
Lukashenko is currently suspended from the International Olympic Committee meaning Belarusian athletes will likely be forced to compete as an independent team in the upcoming Tokyo Games.
The last statue of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in Spain is removed in Melilla.
Governor Tony Evers issues a new mask mandate after the Legislature voted to repeal the original mandate.
intentional act of causing one's own death
A doctor at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut is the first person to be vaccinated.
global system of connected computer networks based on IP addressing and routing protocols
New Zealand begins a vaccination programme against COVID-19, starting with 70 border workers under strict infection prevention measures.
The National Electoral Council confirms that CREO candidate Guillermo Lasso will face the winner of the first round Andrés Arauz in the runoff.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine lifts a statewide curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. EST, citing drop of COVID-19 cases.
Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces ambush Ethiopian and Eritrean troops in May Keyah, 50–60 kilometers south of Mekelle.
People are permitted to leave their homes for non-essential reasons but are required to wear a mask when they are indoors.
An explosion hits the Israeli-owned cargo ship MV Helios Ray in the Gulf of Oman. No injuries are reported among the ship's 28 crew members. Israeli media reports, citing unnamed Israeli government officials, that Iran was likely behind the blast.
The China National Space Administration space probe Tianwen-1 enters into planetary orbit around Mars. It is the first Chinese spacecraft to reach Mars. A rover will be deployed to explore the Martian surface sometime in May.
The French National Authority for Health approves the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for people aged under 65.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and health workers across the country receive their second doses of COVID-19 vaccine as the country begins to administer second doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccine.
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL activity in the country.
Bahrain announces that all indoor gyms, indoor exercise classes, sports halls, and swimming pools will be closed from February 7 to February 21 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Syria's health ministry confirms that the government has received COVID-19 vaccines from an unnamed "friendly country", adding that healthcare workers will be the first to be vaccinated beginning next week.
The Chamber of Deputies passes a new pandemic law that allows the health ministry and local authorities to shut down trade, production facilities, and events.
The leaders of the junta issue warnings to the public against harboring fugitives at the same time that arrest warrants are issued. Among the fugitives is democracy activist Min Ko Naing.
South Australia tightens its border restrictions with Victoria due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria. Travelers from Melbourne will be banned from entering South Australia, though people living in other parts of the state will still be permitted to cross the border.
Shire of Mundaring Shire of Chittering Shire of Northam City of Swan
Slovenia reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in a person from Maribor who recently travelled to Africa.
viral vector vaccine for prevention of COVID-19
Turkish authorities announce the detention of 718 people they accuse of having links to Kurdish militant groups. Among those arrested include pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party officials. The mass arrests are seen as a direct response to the murder of 13 Turkish hostages in Iraq. The Kurdistan Workers' Party blamed Turkish airstrikes on their bases for the deaths of the hostages.
American multinational technology corporation
Parliament that exercises the legislative power of the Government of Catalonia
Former Captain Regent Fausta Morganti dies from COVID-19 at the age of 76.
The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa to conduct self-paid molecular COVID-19 testing, beginning from February 22 at 23:59 p.m.
5th First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
Mexico begins the second phase of its vaccination programme for people over the age of 60 against COVID-19 in more than 300 municipalities.
Egyptian civilization from the 31st century BC to the 1st century BC
efforts by Donald Trump, his campaign and allies to overturn the 2020 election results
Malaysia reports a record 21 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 791.
Johnson & Johnson requests emergency approval for its vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration.
Date: 16 January 2012 – present (11 years, 1 week and 4 days)
The European Commission signs a deal with Moderna to secure additional 300 million doses of the vaccine in the European Union.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that there will be a probe following accusations of rape against his government in Parliament.
Land (federal state) in southwestern Germany
Government ministers and health workers are the first to receive the vaccine.
Beatriz Yamamoto Cázarez becomes the fifth incumbent member of the Congress of the Union to die from COVID-19.
The government confirms that bars, cafés, and restaurants can reopen their outdoor terraces on March 1.
continent on the Earth's northern and southern hemispheres
Chinese international state-media organization
National Medical Products Administration
monospecific antibody that is made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell
Insurgency in the Maghreb (2002–present)
Quebec reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
Spain approves the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people aged 18 to 55.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announces that the state will lift its mask mandate and gathering restrictions, which will take effect on Sunday.
Iran receives their first shipment of 250,000 doses of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine for people over the age of 18, a day after the Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency use of the vaccine.
Iran begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 among healthcare workers using the Sputnik V vaccine.
armed conflict in Western Asia since 2013
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama urges the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, and Palau to reconsider their decision of leaving the Pacific Islands Forum and says that this is an opportunity to fight climate change. Bainimarama also invites U.S. President Joe Biden to the next forum meeting in August.
China and India will withdraw troops around Pangong Lake in a disputed area of eastern Kashmir following sustained talks between the two countries. Tensions have been high since border clashes last year killed dozens.
However, he also said the United States will continue targeting al-Qaeda operations in the country.
The military hands over power to Min Aung Hlaing and announces a state of emergency for a year, after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of the National League for Democracy party.
A Sudanese asylum seeker stabs an immigration official to death at a refugee centre in Pau, France. The attack is not thought to be linked to terrorism.
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
Argentina receives the first shipment of 904,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
peer-to-peer ridesharing, food delivery, and transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco, California
city in and county seat of Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Oil spill on the coast of Israel in February 2021
Ministry of Public Health (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
continent on Earth, mainly on the Earth's northeastern quadrant
Quarterback Tom Brady is named Super Bowl MVP.
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL activity in the country. The training mission will also be expanded to more areas beyond Baghdad and include more Iraqi security institutions, according to Stoltenberg.
Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall receive their first doses of the vaccine.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the Loyalty Islands Province, New Caledonia. It is the strongest recorded earthquake of the year so far. A tsunami warning was issued with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirming that a tsunami was generated by the earthquake.
The Philippines receives its first shipment of 600,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac donated by China.
municipality in Spain, capital of the Valencian Community
Immigration and government officials announce that New Zealand will restart its Refugee Quota Programme this month, nearly a year after closing its border due to the pandemic.
A limited-size clinical trial in Johannesburg suggests that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is weak against the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Governor Gavin Newsom issues revised COVID-19 mitigation guidelines for churches after the U.S. Supreme Court lifts the state's ban on indoor worship in areas hardest hit by the pandemic.
Environmental policy of the Joe Biden administration
highest federal executive body in the Russian Federation, headed by the Prime Minister
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama urges the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, and Palau to reconsider their decision of leaving the Pacific Islands Forum and says that this is an opportunity to fight climate change.
International Civil Aviation Organization
specialized agency of the United Nations, coordinates the international civil aviation regulations and policy
List of George Floyd protests outside the United States
worldwide protests against racism and police brutality based on or inspired by seeking justice for George Floyd
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports
All 42 people, including 27 students, who were kidnapped from a boarding school in Kagara, Niger State, Nigeria, on February 17 are released by their captors.
Africa surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
It is the third major vaccine candidate to exceed 90% efficacy, along with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
The Vatican Press Office announces that all journalists to accompany Pope Francis on his March trip to Iraq must receive a Covid vaccination.
Belize reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant in a member of the British Army Training Support Unit Belize who has been infected with this variant.
time zone observing UTC−05:00 during standard time and UTC−04:00 during daylight saving time
Maharashtra imposes a ban on all political, social, and religious gatherings, as well as all processions and public demonstrations in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Israel reopens many sectors of their economy as part of an easing of lockdown restrictions. However, while shops are open to all residents, access to leisure sites is limited to people who have received a vaccine or who have recovered from COVID-19.
Egypt grants emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
territory disputed between Guyana and Venezuela
Red Cross officials report that 80% of Tigray's 6 million people are unreachable.
Some civil society groups say the decree doesn't go far enough, as it doesn't outlaw animal sacrifice or cockfighting.
Belgium announces that easing of major COVID-19-related restrictions will be put on hold for another week due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections and the spread of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant.
The Norwegian economy contracts by 2.5% in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as their Q4 GDP grew faster than expected by 1.9%.
Elementary students and pre-school children in more than half of Germany's 16 states return to schools and kindergartens in the first major easing of restrictions since December.
The United States Senate votes to acquit former President Donald Trump for the second time when the 57–43 vote in favor of conviction fails to reach the necessary two-thirds majority.
Israeli airstrikes on Iranian weapons and missile depots near Damascus, Syria, kill six foreign nationals, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The headquarters of the Syrian Army's 4th Armoured Division is also hit.
Mongolia approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
association football club in Ipswich, England
process of transforming profits of crime and corruption into ostensibly legitimate assets
political journalism company based in Arlington County, Virginia
process of disclosing one's sexual orientation or other identity attributes
The United Arab Emirates surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Belarus
Peru signs a deal with Pfizer to purchase 20 million doses of its vaccine.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that movie theatres in New York City can reopen with 25% capacity on March 5, in line with rules currently in place for locations in the rest of the state.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces sanctions on the military leaders who directed the coup in Myanmar.
Moussa Faki is re-elected as Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
The Belarus Olympic Committee elects Viktor Lukashenko, son of President Alexander Lukashenko, as its new President. Lukashenko is currently suspended from the International Olympic Committee meaning Belarusian athletes will likely be forced to compete as an independent team in the upcoming Tokyo Games.
Private gatherings of up to 30 people and public gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed, masks will only be mandated in shopping centres and on public transport, and offices are allowed to return up to 75% of their workforce.
Israeli authorities close off access to its Mediterranean beaches following an offshore oil spill that has devastated more than 100 miles (160 km) of the country's coastline. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority calls the spill "one of the most serious ecological disasters" in the country’s history. The cause of the spill is currently under investigation.
The Dutch House of Representatives votes to recognize the Chinese government's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority as genocide, becoming the first European Union country to do so.
Bahrain announces that all indoor gyms, indoor exercise classes, sports halls, and swimming pools will be closed from February 7 to February 21 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The country also announces that government entities and institutions can allow up to 70 percent of their employees to work from home.
state legislature of the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Footage obtained by the BBC programme Panorama reveals that Dubai sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum has been held in a private villa for at least a year after she attempted to escape from her family in February 2018.
The Biden administration releases a previously classified intelligence report on the assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, confirming that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had approved of the assassination.
Delegates of the United Nations-supported Libyan Political Dialogue Forum vote in Geneva to elect Mohammad Younes Menfi as President of the Presidency Council and businessman Mohammed Dbaiba as Prime Minister, defeating President of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh, and Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha.
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
Italy surpasses 90,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte extends all of the country's tough lockdown measures for at least a month due to the spread of more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2.
space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of Mars
Kilmarnock Road, Crosshouse, East Ayrshire, Scotland
A pet dog owned by a COVID-19 patient in South Korea tests positive for COVID-19 after it showed symptoms.
Kosovans head to the polls to elect the new Assembly of Kosovo.
White House Deputy Press Secretary TJ Ducklo resigns after making threats towards Politico journalist Tara Palmeri.
The military junta in Myanmar orders internet service providers to block Twitter and Instagram "until further notice".
head of government of the Italian Republic
Eleven people are dead and three others have been rescued after their wooden boat overturns in a lake in Susong County, in east China's Anhui province.
Attacks against Hindu and Sikh minorities increased in the country in the last years, mainly by Islamic State militants.
Victoria returns to Stage 4 restrictions in a five-day "circuit breaker" lockdown due to an ongoing outbreak of the B.1.1.7 variant at the Melbourne Airport Holiday Inn. All non-essential businesses are closed, masks are mandatory in all public places, and people are only permitted to leave their homes for essential work, education or care-giving, or for up to two hours a day for essential shopping and outdoor exercise within a radius of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of their homes. All international flights to Melbourne have also been cancelled for the duration of the lockdown.
Peru's Foreign Minister Elizabeth Astete resigns amid an uproar over secret vaccination before the country receives one million doses for health workers.
Six gunmen open fire on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, a carabiniere and their driver.
Four skiers are killed and four others are injured in an avalanche in Millcreek Canyon, Utah, United States.
2021 Civilian attack in Jangebe Town, Zamfara Nigeria resulting in the kidnapping of 279 schoolchildren
Hong Kong's public broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong joins mainland China in blocking BBC World News and BBC World Service.
Authorities in Germany and Belgium seize more than 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb) of cocaine, worth billions of dollars, in an international operation that resulted in one arrest.
A court in Bangladesh sentences five men to death for murdering Avijit Roy, an American-Bangladeshi blogger critical of religious extremism, six years ago. The men belong to the al-Qaeda-inspired group Ansarullah Bangla Team. Another man was sentenced to life in prison.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in the Isle of Man
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, visits Cameroon this week. He hopes peace and reconciliation can be found in the country, which is struggling amid an armed separatist movement in the Southwest and Northwest regions.
At least 79 inmates are killed in simultaneous fights in three jails in Ecuador, prompted by a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader was killed in December.
Black Lives Matter protests in New York City
Ontario reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from the Peel Region with no known travel history.
California surpasses 50,000 deaths of COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. state to do so.
A peer-reviewed result published in the journal The Lancet finds Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to be 91.6% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 infection. It is the third major vaccine candidate to exceed 90% efficacy, along with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
conflict between the government of the Central African Republic and rebels
act of giving up or quitting an office or position
Malaysian state in the southern Malay Peninsula, bordering Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, Singapore to the South, and Indonesia to the west and east
media under financial and/or editorial control of a government
Non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the current capital of Yangon Region
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Wales, United Kingdom
association football club in Munich, Germany
Florida surpasses 30,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announce an agreement to allow vaccinated travelers to travel between the countries without the need to quarantine in order to restore their countries' tourism industries.
COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom
advocacy of a state of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from the larger group
In response, Pashinyan dismisses the head of the general staff of the armed forces and calls on his supporters to rally in his support.
Lab studies suggest that the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are significantly less effective in providing antibody protection against the 501.V2 variant of the disease, which is most prevalent in South Africa.
New Brunswick reports its first two cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Maryland reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a deceased adult aged older than 65 living in Washington metropolitan area, who had international travel.
state of Maryland for passing a gross revenue tax on digital ads by non-media companies.
Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development.
The International Criminal Court announces that it will pave the way for investigations into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories. Israel and groups like Hamas could be investigated.
Protesters in the capital Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and the country's largest city Yangon stage a record number of demonstrations against military junta since February 1 coup.
municipality and capital city of Belgium
The Myanmar Police Force files new charges against ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi for violating COVID-19 regulations, which may allow her to be held indefinitely without trial.
The British clinical trials ethics body approves the world's first COVID-19 human challenge study, which will begin in the next few weeks.
ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019
Gunmen kill 36 people, wound several others, and burn down houses when they attack two villages in Kaduna and Katsina States, Nigeria. Several attackers are also killed during an air operation by security forces.
An NGO vice-president met with 70 members of the Twa and Bantu in Nyunzu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to ensure lasting peace in the Nyunzu Territory.
The Federal Court, in a landmark decision, unanimously declares that Selangor's sharia law provision on "unnatural sex" is invalid and unconstitutional, as such offences fall under the jurisdiction of federal law.
outbreak of Avian influenza in poultry farms and wild birds
Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country.
The South African city of Port Elizabeth is formally renamed "Gqeberha" ([ᶢǃʱɛ̀ɓéːxà]), the Xhosa name for the Baakens River which flows through the city. Port Elizabeth International Airport is also renamed Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, after David Stuurman. These name changes are part of a wider campaign to remove colonial and apartheid-era names in the Eastern Cape.
Kurdish autonomous Region in northern Iraq
granted by the Food and Drug Administration in the US
convener of the Civil Human Rights Front
decision, action or inaction by a pilot of an aircraft
An Australian economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi reveals that he has been detained by the Tatmadaw.
Finnish politician and the 46th Prime Minister of Finland
police who are organized, deployed, trained or equipped to confront crowds, protests or riots
Advisory body of Catholic bishops for the pope
Poland reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.
Lebanese political activist and Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim is assassinated, with his body being found inside his car with multiple gunshot wounds in Sidon District.
The Czech Republic surpasses one million cases of COVID-19.
Demonstrations in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, continue in response to the military coup.
Hong Kong will reopen theme parks and sports and entertainment facilities, as well as extend dining hours in restaurants to 10:00 p.m. local time beginning February 18 as the number of cases continues to decline.
Kosovans head to the polls to elect the new Assembly of Kosovo. The Vetëvendosje party is expected to gain most seats as it shows on exit polling data.
Palestine receives 10,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
General Motors announces the suspension of operations at its Fairfax, Ingersoll, and San Luis Potosí assembly plants due to a global shortage of semiconductors.
second-highest constitutional office in the United States
Kurdish nationalist and separatist armed organization
practices and beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand
Guinea begins a vaccination campaign against Ebola for high-risk people in Gouecke, Nzérékoré Prefecture, as an emergency measure to reduce the spread of the virus that was detected for the first time since 2016.
The training mission will also be expanded to more areas beyond Baghdad and include more Iraqi security institutions, according to Stoltenberg.
Rwanda begins a COVID-19 vaccination programme with limited supplies of WHO-approved vaccines acquired through unnamed international partners, making it the first country in East Africa to begin its campaign. Healthcare workers and other high-risk groups will be the first to receive a vaccine.
The Cuban Council of Ministers approves a measure authorizing private activity in most sectors.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi asks the United Nations and the UN World Food Programme to open an investigation into the attack that killed Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio and two other people.
At U.S. President Joe Biden's direction, the U.S. military launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah's structures in Abu Kamal, Syria, killing 17 Popular Mobilization Forces militants. The airstrikes are described as retaliation for a recent rocket strike in Erbil, Iraq, which left two people dead and 13 others wounded, including American military personnel.
A Houthi spokesman says that the attack is in response to coalition airstrikes and other actions in Yemen.
The United States House of Representatives votes 230–199 to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from her assignments on the Education and Labor and Budget committees.
2014-15 Ebola virus disease epidemic in West Africa
An explosion hits the Israeli-owned cargo ship MV Helios Ray in the Gulf of Oman.
The opposition Progressive National Party wins 14 of the 15 seats in the House of Assembly, with Washington Misick slated to become the next premier. Outgoing Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson of the People's Democratic Movement loses re-election to her seat.
details regarding the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak in Norway
Two 11-week-old white tiger cubs that died in Lahore Zoo on January 30 are believed to have died of COVID-19.
Mexican authorities lower the pandemic alert level in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to orange status due to a decrease in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
A tsunami warning was issued with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirming that a tsunami was generated by the earthquake.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Andorra
Date: 22 March 2015 – present (7 years, 10 months and 3 weeks)
The Spanish health ministry announces that people under 55 who have already been infected with COVID-19 will be given just a single dose of the vaccine, six months after their infection.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is one of the first people to receive a vaccine.
In a 6–1 decision, the Federal Court of Malaysia rules that news portal Malaysiakini can be held in contempt of court over its users' comments against the Malaysian judiciary. Co-founder and editor-in-chief Steven Gan is personally absolved of the charge. The portal will be required to pay RM500,000 (about US$120,000) in fines next week.
The arrest comes days after hundreds protested in the capital of Bishkek over a court commuting his sentence last week.
sovereign microstate between France and Spain, in Western Europe
New Hampshire reports their first case of the B.1.1.7 variant in a person from Hillsborough County who had close contact with someone who travelled internationally.
US federal executive's anti-pollution measures
vote on whether a group of people still has confidence in a government or leader
special collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific Ocean
series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water
Three staff members and 12 of their relatives are also abducted.
restrictions by countries intended to stop spread of disease
uncontrolled fire of natural, accidental or criminal origin, which spreads over a natural or agricultural area covered by combustible vegetation
The Houthis say that they have struck Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with drones. A Houthi spokesman said on Twitter that the attacks halted operations in the airports for two hours. The Saudi-led coalition says that it intercepted drones heading towards the kingdom but did not confirm the attacks.
Spain will restrict travel to South Africa and Brazil due to concerns about new variants of SARS-CoV-2.
A court in Budapest rejects an appeal by independent radio station Klubrádió to have its broadcast license renewed by the government's media regulator, which says that the station had infringed rules.
diplomatic relations between the Republic of Guyana and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
The Health Sciences Authority approves the use of the Moderna vaccine for people aged above 18 in Singapore, becoming the first country in Asia to do so.
National Emergency declared by Donald Trump
Seven members of the electoral commission are killed and three others are wounded in a land mine explosion in Tillabéri, Niger. The attack is carried out on the same day as the second round of the presidential election.
The first batch consisting 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrives at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, which is unapproved for general use in South Africa and worldwide.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Lithuania
Private gatherings of up to five people and public gatherings of up to 20 people are once again permitted.
institution exercising executive power in the Czech Republic
police force or unit within a police force whose duties and responsibilities are significantly different from other forces in the same country or from other police in the same force
international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons
90 townships in 30 cities, including Naypyidaw and all 44 townships in Yangon, are placed under curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. local time and all gatherings of more than five people are banned.
National Football League (NFL) championship game
sexual abuse of female athletes by people in the industry
series of ongoing insurgencies within Myanmar
Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria as contact tracers are confident that all cases linked to a recent outbreak are self-isolating. People are permitted to leave their homes for non-essential reasons but are required to wear a mask when they are indoors. Private gatherings of up to five people and public gatherings of up to 20 people are once again permitted. Non-essential businesses and on-campus learning have been reopened, and businesses that were working from home can have up to 50% of their employees return to the office.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Ukraine
false or misleading information presented as news
armed rebellion against a constituted authority when those taking part in the rebellion are not recognized as belligerents
the law enforcement and defense force of Haiti
The International Criminal Court announces that it will pave the way for investigations into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories.
British broadcasting regulator Ofcom revokes the license of China Global Television Network (CGTN), an English-language Chinese news network, after concluding the network was "ultimately controlled" by the Chinese Communist Party.
Australian gambling and hospitality company
total value of a public company's outstanding shares
The Houthis carry out a drone strike on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, damaging a civilian aircraft.
Date: 26 July 2009 – present (13 years, 6 months and 1 day)
2021 shootout between suspect and FBI agents
Indonesia reports a record 13,038 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 963,028.
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and 3rd Supreme leader of North Korea
The Supreme Court of Pakistan commutes the death sentences of two schizophrenic prisoners after considering that if their illness makes them unable to comprehend the rationale of their crimes, the death sentence will not meet the ends of justice. The ruling is celebrated by human rights groups.
Riot police fire rubber bullets and use water cannons to disperse protesters.
Turkish public university located in İstanbul
gunfight between police and anti-narcotics agents
ongoing persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in northwestern China under Xi Jinping's administration
France reports four cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil.
overview of Iranian–American relations after the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran
Dubai closes all bars and pubs for the entire month of February and limit other activities due to rise of COVID-19 cases across the United Arab Emirates.
Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Some counter-protesters were armed with knives and clubs, while others used slingshots and threw stones to attack their opponents.
Authorities consider this to be the largest amount of cocaine ever seized in Europe.
U.S multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer
single establishment which prepares and serves food, located in building
international airport serving Paris, France
The country also reduces domestic flights to once per day, and international flights to twice per week for domestic airlines and once per week for foreign airlines.
Lithuania reports its first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a woman from Vilnius who tested positive for COVID-19 in early January.
Malaysia surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19.
city in Western Asia, claimed by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority as its capital
U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will end their support for Saudi Arabia in their intervention in Yemen.
Former USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert dies from suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound off Interstate 96 in Michigan, shortly after being charged with human trafficking and sexual assault of a minor.
Japan's Ministry of Health officially approves the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine, three days after a government panel recommends its approval. This is the first government-approved vaccine in the country.
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates
Gunmen kill 36 people, wound several others, and burn down houses when they attack two villages in Kaduna and Katsina States, Nigeria.
seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland and serves as the collective Swiss head of state
GlaxoSmithKline and the German biotech firm CureVac sign an agreement worth 150 million euros ($180.7 million) to develop a vaccine to counter many variants of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be introduced in 2022.
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid
Pakistan approves the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the third vaccine to be approved in the country after the Sinopharm and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.
The headquarters of the Syrian Army's 4th Armoured Division is also hit.
geographic region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
Glacial outburst flood that occurred in Uttarakhand in 2021
Equatorial Guinea imposes a curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time for the first since the beginning of the pandemic and prohibits many leisure activities. The country also reduces domestic flights to once per day, and international flights to twice per week for domestic airlines and once per week for foreign airlines.
Cambodia launches a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using 600,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine. The son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, Hun Manet, and several cabinet ministers are among the first people to get vaccinated.
His party is also considering his expulsion.
At least 317 girls are kidnapped by armed bandits raiding a secondary school hostel in the Nigerian state of Zamfara.
The United States Senate votes by unanimous consent to award United States Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for keeping rioters away from the Senate chamber during the storming of the United States Capitol.
In ice hockey, New York Rangers winger Artemi Panarin takes a personal leave of absence after the Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda publishes a story in which former Kontinental Hockey League coach Andrei Nazarov accuses him of sexually assaulting a 18-year old Latvian woman in Riga.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of North Carolina
It is the first Chinese spacecraft to reach Mars.
municipal police force in the United States
A Black Lives Matter protest turned violent in New York City, resulting in nearly a dozen arrests and injuries among police officers. The New York Police Department said two officers were injured during the march in midtown Manhattan.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Canada
ethnic group in the United States with Hispanic or Latin American ancestry
The Indian government announces that people can choose their COVID-19 vaccination centres when the vaccination campaign expands next week.
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies votes 364–130 to confirm the Supreme Federal Court-mandated arrest of congressman Daniel Silveira (PSL-RJ) for posting videos online threatening the judges of the Court, calling for the Court's extinction and for a new AI-5 – considered the most repressive legal instrument of the former Brazilian military government.
The Netherlands extends its nationwide curfew until March 3 in order to prevent the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
The cabinet extends the curfew to 10:00 p.m., and orders all businesses to close at 9:00 p.m.
Boko Haram militants fire a series of rockets in Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria, killing 10 civilians and wounding others.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Croatia
Cambodia receives its first 600,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine from China.
meeting place of the United States Congress
puppet state on the island of Cyprus, only recognised by Turkey
state on the island of Cyprus, only recognised by Turkey
Uzbekistan approves and certifies the use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for mass vaccination.
direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal
Notable gang leader Arnel Joseph and other detainees escape from prison in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, during a riot that also resulted in the death of eight people inside the jail, including the prison's director. Casualties are also reported in the city's streets.
At least 37 people are killed by a bus falling off a bridge into a canal in Madhya Pradesh, India.
capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
gun battle between eight FBI agents and two serial bank robbers and murderers in Miami in 1986
South Australia reopens its land border with Victoria to the state's regional population, while still restricting travelers from Melbourne, the location of the recent outbreak.
city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States
U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the United States will end their support for Saudi Arabia in their intervention in Yemen. However, he also said the United States will continue targeting al-Qaeda operations in the country.
Malaysia deports 1,086 Burmese citizens back to Myanmar, defying an order by the Kuala Lumpur High Court halting their deportation in light of the coup on February 1.
deputy head of state and of government in Zimbabwe
In addition, an infection cluster is detected at a Tokyo immigration facility.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government appealed the court decision, which was overturned by a high court.
Students in P1 to P3 return to school in Scotland for the first time since the Christmas holiday as part of a phased school reopening.
United Arab Emirates Space Agency spacecraft Hope enters orbit around Mars. The space probe will study the climate of Mars, and meteorological phenomena such as dust storms.
Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria as contact tracers are confident that all cases linked to a recent outbreak are self-isolating.
virus outbreak in British Columbia, Canada
Indonesian government agency responsible for investigating land, sea and air accidents
Thailand reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person who travelled from Tanzania and undergoes mandatory quarantine.
Meta Platforms-owned mobile instant messenger and social media service
The number of people who have received their first dose of the vaccine in the United Kingdom reaches 20 million, making it the fastest vaccination program in Europe.
Prime Minister Hassan Diab says "this heinous crime shall not pass without accountability".
Australian government agency responsible for providing meteorology services
overview about the suspension of accounts on Twitter and a list of notable ones
capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia
February 2021 Israeli missile strikes in Syria
Riots caused by the arrest of rapper Pablo Hasél, which began on the evening of February 16, 2021 and were accompanied by pogroms and attacks on the police.
Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority approves the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine.
Auckland enters level three restrictions for the next three days in response to an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, closing all non-essential businesses and suspending all in-person education.
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India
regional unit of Central Macedonia, Greece
overview of the use of capital punishment in Bangladesh
Yemeni government officials say that dozens of people have been killed in the past 24 hours as government forces counter the Houthi offensive.
Missile attacks on Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
The two candidates are the ruling Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism's leader Mohamed Bazoum, and former president Mahamane Ousmane.
This overturns the decision by the Court of Appeal, citing four errors in their ruling.
events in a specific year or time period
Security forces open fire against a crowd of demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nasiriyah, Iraq, killing 3 people and wounding 47 others. Two other protestors have also been killed in the past few days.
A court in Bangladesh sentences five men to death for murdering Avijit Roy, an American-Bangladeshi blogger critical of religious extremism, six years ago.
Fighting between the TPLF and Ethiopia is also reported in Guya, Kola Tembien.
historic building in Rome, Italy and official residence of the President of the Italian Republic
Date: 4 January 2021 – present (2 years, 1 month, 1 week and 1 day)
Ten others were rescued and hospitalized.
The Belarus Olympic Committee elects Viktor Lukashenko, son of President Alexander Lukashenko, as its new President.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, visits Cameroon this week.
Mexico receives the first shipment of 200,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.
Federal territory and capital city of Malaysia
National Intelligence and Security Agency
Prime Minister-designate Mario Draghi meets with President Sergio Mattarella and presents the list of proposed ministers for his cabinet. Draghi's oath of office is scheduled for tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. local time.
McDonald's Paragon Place parking lot, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
emigration of millions of Venezuelans under Chávez and Maduro regime
Mario Draghi accepts the order from President Sergio Mattarella to form an "emergency government" after Giuseppe Conte's resignation.
Nine soldiers are killed and nine others are wounded during a long exchange of fire with armed groups in Bandiagara, Mali.
2021 military overthrow of the Myanmar's officially elected government
Brasília enters a 24-hour lockdown for all non-essential services due to an increase in COVID-19 cases that has pushed the city's intensive care units to near full capacity with more than 80% of beds already occupied.
lower house of the United States Congress
Pacific Northwest, Western United States, Southern United States, Eastern United States, Northern Mexico, Eastern Canada, British Isles, Iceland, Southern Greenland
Iran says that it has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that it will no longer allow snap inspections of its nuclear facilities as of February 21.
2021–2022 coup resistance movement in Myanmar
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Armenia
national government of the United Mexican States
GlaxoSmithKline and the German biotech firm CureVac sign an agreement worth 150 million euros ($180.7 million) to develop a vaccine to counter many variants of SARS-CoV-2.
The Chamber of Deputies votes down an appeal by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to extend the state of emergency beyond February 14.
Thailand begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine.
A rover will be deployed to explore the Martian surface sometime in May.
Israel reopens many sectors of their economy as part of an easing of lockdown restrictions.
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu accuses the United States of being behind the coup d'état attempt in 2016, which killed more than 250 people.
founding and sole ruling party of the People's Republic of China
short squeeze of GameStop stock and many other assets in 2021
A bombing targeting a Hindu shop in Kabul, Afghanistan, kills three people.
House of Assembly (Turks and Caicos Islands)
central business district in New York City
armed conflict in the Donbas region of Ukraine
Cuba approves its first animal welfare law after pressure from animal rights movement groups.
Illinois reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from Rock Island.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a phased return to school will begin on February 22, which will include pre-school children, pupils in primaries 1, 2 and 3, and secondary students who need to carry out practical assignments.
Date: 11 April 2002 – present (20 years, 9 months)
The government announces that it will allow non-essential shops, museums and outdoor sporting facilities to reopen on March 1 as part of an easing of social distancing restrictions. In addition, outdoor gatherings up to 15 people will also be allowed.
chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands
landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia
Malta reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.
association football club in Swansea, Wales
Ivan Dodig and Filip Polášek win the Men's Doubles by defeating Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
An Australian economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi reveals that he has been detained by the Tatmadaw. He is the first foreign national confirmed to be in the custody of Myanmar's military.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Papua New Guinea
administrative and executive body of North Korea
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warns of an attempted military coup against him after the army demands that he and his government resign. In response, Pashinyan dismisses the head of the general staff of the armed forces and calls on his supporters to rally in his support.
Islamist insurgency in the DR Congo and Uganda
American white supremacist terrorist hate group
Twenty-four workers die in a flooded illegally-run textile workshop in a private house in Tangier, Morocco, which occurred as a result of intense rains that hit the region. Ten others were rescued and hospitalized.
president of the United States since 2021
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a statewide isolation order in Tyrol beginning February 12 in order to prevent the spread of the 501.V2 variant.
The lawsuit, citing the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, also accuses the defendants of disrupting the certification of Biden's victory by Congress.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Serbia
protest in Armenia following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement
pandemic in New Hampshire, United States
Fifteen people are arrested in Ethiopia over a plot to attack the United Arab Emirates' embassy in the capital Addis Ababa.
Scientists discover Dzharatitanis kingi, a Diplodocus-like dinosaur fossil, in Uzbekistan.
First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that Wales will ease their COVID-19 restrictions to allow households with an infant below the age of one to form a bubble with one other household.
highest court of appeal in most of the United Kingdom
Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat.
At least 300 people have been rescued from the river.
EST beginning from Valentine's Day as it expands their curfew on restaurants and bars statewide.
agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
progressive talk and news radio station based in Budapest, Hungary
Chinese inactivated virus candidate vaccine against COVID-19
Malaysia extends its movement control order in all states and territories except Sarawak until February 18.
Former United States president Donald Trump's second impeachment trial begins.
In addition, outdoor gatherings up to 15 people will also be allowed.
protests in opposition to Vladimir Putin and in support of Alexei Navalny
Ontario reports Canada's first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person who travelled from Brazil to Toronto.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis
vaccination record modelled by the World Health Organization
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson credits the ACCC's proposed legislation with making the deal possible.
Turkish authorities announce the detention of 718 people they accuse of having links to Kurdish militant groups.
Nigeriens vote in a runoff to select a new president, in what is considered to be the nation's first potential peaceful transition of power since gaining independence in 1960. The two candidates are the ruling Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism's leader Mohamed Bazoum, and former president Mahamane Ousmane.
Chief Executive of Hong Kong (born 1957)
July 2016 attempted military junta coup in Turkey
sovereign state in northern South America
A peer-reviewed result published in the journal The Lancet finds Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to be 91.6% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 infection.
Malaysia reports a record 25 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby surpassing 1,000 deaths from COVID-19.
United Nations branch related to food-assistance
The vaccine, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be introduced in 2022.
General elections occur in Ecuador to elect the successor of President Lenín Moreno. Socialist and former aide of President Rafael Correa, Andrés Arauz, is expected to finish in first place, but may face a run-off.
region comprising the westernmost states of the United States
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
racist belief that white people are superior to people of other racial backgrounds
political alignment on the extreme end of right-wing politics
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 1985)
details of ongoing viral pandemic in the Czech Republic
bill in the United States Congress that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
when a person is confined by the authorities to a certain residence
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Saskatchewan, Canada
Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam. Yemeni government officials say that dozens of people have been killed in the past 24 hours as government forces counter the Houthi offensive. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock condemns the Houthi assault, warning of "unimaginable humanitarian consequences".
He hopes peace and reconciliation can be found in the country, which is struggling amid an armed separatist movement in the Southwest and Northwest regions.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine lifts a statewide curfew from 10:00 p.m.
head of state and head of government of Brazil
ongoing indirect conflict between Iran and Israel
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom
commercial aviation flight which arrives in a different country from the one it departed
GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi begins new clinical trial of their protein-based vaccine candidate and aim to reach the final testing stage in the second quarter after setback last year.
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
This will allow people to choose whether they want to receive the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine or the Bharat Biotech vaccine.
A school pupil is killed and 27 others are kidnapped from their school in the early hours in Kagara, Niger State, Nigeria. Three staff members and 12 of their relatives are also abducted. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
rapid flooding of low-lying areas, often caused by heavy rain associated with a severe thunderstorm, hurricane, tropical storm, or melt water from ice or snow
square or triangular cloth worn as a covering for the head
body of sovereignty of the Portuguese Republic
political and economic union of 27 European states
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Slovenia
Senators vote 45–13 to approve legislation that underpins the curfew, ensuring that it will continue until March despite an initial court order to end it.
Government ministers and health workers are among the first to receive doses of the vaccine.
transcontinental country straddling Western Asia and Southeastern Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a near-full lockdown in the Attica region, which includes the capital Athens, from February 11 until February 28. All schools, churches, hair salons, and retail stores, with the exception of supermarkets and pharmacies, are ordered to close; and restaurants are only allowed to offer delivery services.
Brazil surpasses 10 million cases of COVID-19, being the second country to do so after the United States.
A woman is stabbed to death outside a hospital, and another killed at a nearby street, in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Ireland reports its first three cases of the Lineage P.1 variant in people who travelled from Brazil.
overview of the foreign relations of the Republic of China on Taiwan
The New Zealand Government grants a formal approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and announces that high-risk groups such as quarantine personnel, frontline health workers and airline staff will be the first to receive the vaccine.
local time beginning tomorrow due to the spread of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant.
However, international borders will remain closed until February 20.
In American football, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wins his third MVP award, making him the sixth player to do so after Jim Brown, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady.
Zimbabwe receives their first shipment of 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine.
The Philippines approves the emergency use of the Sinovac Biotech CoronaVac vaccine for non-healthcare workers.
The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue. However, the Ministry of External Affairs compared reactions to the January 26th incident at Red Fort to the January 6 riot that occurred at the Capitol.
flag flying below the summit of a ship mast, a pole on land, or a pole on a building
local time beginning February 18 as the number of cases continues to decline.
A French presidency official and a senior Chadian official announce that Chad will reinforce their troops by 1,000 in order to fight jihadists in the border regions of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. It will be formally announced in a summit on February 15–16.
Egyptian and American archaeologists discover an ancient mass-production brewery in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos, likely dating back to the Early Dynastic Period.
Palestinian Authority begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 starting with healthcare workers in the occupied West Bank.
In a 6–1 decision, the Federal Court of Malaysia rules that news portal Malaysiakini can be held in contempt of court over its users' comments against the Malaysian judiciary.
second most important position in Saudi Arabia, second to the King
individual act constituting a serious violation of the laws of war
Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) proposed News Media Bargaining Code, which would require Facebook to pay to host Australian news content.
sovereign state situated on an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
collegiate research university in Oxford, England
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Argentina
government led by a committee of military leaders
Incidents involving multiple victims of firearms, not including robbery or familicide
South Africa begins its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, which has not yet been authorized worldwide.
A court in Budapest rejects an appeal by independent radio station Klubrádió to have its broadcast license renewed by the government's media regulator, which says that the station had infringed rules. Klubrádió owner András Arató says that the station will appeal the decision at the Supreme Court.
Scientists belonging to a German–Malagasy expedition announce the discovery of Brookesia nana, a lizard found in Madagascar.
List of government ministries of Thailand
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Montenegro
AstraZeneca-Oxford developers say that their vaccine candidate is effective against the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
policy of only recognizing one state of China
Moderna announces that they will ship their vaccine candidate for testing against the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa.
overview of the immigration policy of the Biden administration
Constitutional monarchy which governs Japan
The Philippines confirms 18 new cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom.
Venezuela launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 using Sputnik V vaccine starting with frontline health workers.
Tatmadaw raids the headquarters of ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party National League for Democracy in Yangon, according to a party statement posted on Facebook.
second round of the presidential election
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority calls the spill "one of the most serious ecological disasters" in the country’s history.
most populous city in the United Arab Emirates
deprivation of liberty by law enforcement of many people at once
Virginia reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from eastern Virginia.
Western Cape reports their first case of African Swine Fever at two small farms in Mfuleni, Eerste River in Cape Town, South Africa.
American football stadium in Tampa, Florida
The U.S. State Department says the accusation was "wholly false", and "inconsistent with Turkey's status as a NATO ally".
According to Turkish authorities, a Turkish military operation against Kurdish PKK fighters in Duhok, Iraq, ends with the death of 48 PKK fighters, three Turkish soldiers, and 13 Turks who had been kidnapped by the PKK.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign an accord that would allow vaccinated travellers to visit freely between the two countries without any restrictions in order to revive their battered tourism sector.
international airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa
Enabling legislation for Public Question 1 is signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy, making New Jersey the 14th state to legalize recreational cannabis.
region in the northeastern portion of Honshu, Japan
urban Commune and town in Mopti Region, Mali
one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates
The United States Senate votes to acquit former President Donald Trump for the second time when the 57–43 vote in favor of conviction fails to reach the necessary two-thirds majority. Seven Republicans join the entire Democratic caucus in voting for conviction, making it the closest trial vote since the Andrew Johnson impeachment trial of 1868.
A roadside bomb explodes in Dusmareb, Somalia, killing twelve agents of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, including its local head.
sector of the economy run by non-state entities
Member of the British royal family and former actress
Alaska reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a person from Anchorage with no known travel history.
Turkic ethnic group of Central and East Asia
President Armen Sarksyan refuses an order from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to dismiss the military's Chief of the General Staff Onik Gasparyan, saying parts of the decree were in violation of the constitution. More than 15,000 protest in the capital Yerevan calling for Pashinyan to resign.
The government decides to lower social distancing levels to level 2 in the Seoul Capital Area and level 1.5 in other regions beginning February 15, allowing nightclubs to reopen and extending the operating hours of restaurants, coffee shops and gyms in the Seoul Capital Area until 10:00 p.m. local time. However, gatherings of more than five people continue to be prohibited, but theatres, libraries, and other types of businesses will no longer be subject to operating hours restrictions.
The containers came on a ship from Paraguay, via Tangier and Rotterdam, the police said.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flightpath
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the Loyalty Islands Province, New Caledonia.
land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces
Demonstrations in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, continue in response to the military coup. Riot police fire rubber bullets and use water cannons to disperse protesters.
The United Nations says that the Ethiopian government is blocking aid from going to 2.3 million people in non-government-controlled rural areas in Tigray who are in dire need of assistance.
A glacier breaks off in Joshimath, India, in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district resulting in flash floods along the Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River.
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
interior ministry of the Republic of Turkey
transferral of private assets to public ownership by a national government
Branch of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Texas, United States
Italian jurist and politician (born 1964)
''De facto'' embassies or consulates operated by Taiwan
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army
ethnic insurgent group in northern Myanmar
Date: In whole of the United States: May 26, 2020 – May 26, 2021 (1 year)
sovereign state in southern Europe, enclaved within Italy
The anti-independence Socialists' Party of Catalonia, led by former national Health Minister Salvador Illa, wins the most seats for a single party.
autonomous city of Spain in North Africa
Somalia orders all government employees in ministries and departments except directors and senior staff to work from home following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin
American technology company Facebook, Inc. reports that multiple Internet service providers in Myanmar have restricted access to its social networking services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has urged authorities to restore connectivity.
national government of the Republic of Chad
141st season of competitive association football in England
Leh district (Ladakh, India), Rutog County (Tibet, China)
Māori New Year festival marked by rising of the star cluster Matariki (Pleiades)
The Biden administration calls for India to resolve the farmers' protests via dialogue.
the border conflict between the China and India in 2020
subject of controversy for the past several years
legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower
UN-backed Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bashagha escapes a motorcade shooting in Tripoli.
town and former burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
At least four security forces personnel, including a commander, are killed in eastern and southern Afghanistan as clashes with an unidentified terrorist group intensify. Separately, in Kandahar, a Humvee containing explosives detonates, injuring seven police officers.
The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald Trump, seen as a potential step towards rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The "snapback" of sanctions had been ignored by the rest of the world.
device used to protect the wearer's face from hazards
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in India
Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military appointments following a review of the royal couple's position within the British royal family. The couple will retain their HRH titles but will no longer use them.
Irish secondary school leaving examination
People will no longer be restricted to within one kilometer of their homes, many services will be allowed to operate, and all national parks will reopen.
municipality in the Barcelona Province, Catalonia
A total of 159 people are detained at the protests over the appointment of Melih Bulu as the rector of Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey.
Interstate Highway in southern Michigan, United States
Germany will close its border with the Czech Republic and Austria's Tyrol region beginning on the evening of February 14 because of a high risk of variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Separately, in Kandahar, a Humvee containing explosives detonates, injuring seven police officers.
Missouri reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in an adult from Marion County.
Sarah Thomas becomes the first female NFL official to officiate a Super Bowl.
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security rearrests former deputy chief of Custom Service Raimbek Matraimov due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering. The arrest comes days after hundreds protested in the capital of Bishkek over a court commuting his sentence last week.
United States Department of Homeland Security
Rwanda eases its lockdown in the capital Kigali and allows businesses to resume operations with up to 30% of essential staff.
presidential and legislative elections in Ecuador
incidents involving multiple victims of firearm-related violence
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran has carried out its plan to produce uranium metal at a nuclear facility in Isfahan, a major breach of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Algerian politician, current President of Algeria
Gatherings with more than two people are banned, and when leaving their homes, residents must stay 2 metres (6.6 ft) from others.
Non-essential businesses and on-campus learning have been reopened, and businesses that were working from home can have up to 50% of their employees return to the office.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a statewide isolation order in Tyrol beginning February 12 in order to prevent the spread of the 501.V2 variant. Residents will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result from the last 48 hours in order to leave the state.
Belarus authorities raid the offices of the Association of Journalists and Viasna Human Rights Centre as part of the latest move to end protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg quarantines for 14 days after a member of his security detail tests positive for COVID-19.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaila accuses Israel of blocking the delivery of 2,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine to the Gaza Strip, intended for ICU and emergency staff.
A bombing targeting a Hindu shop in Kabul, Afghanistan, kills three people. Attacks against Hindu and Sikh minorities increased in the country in the last years, mainly by Islamic State militants.
The government announces the easing of national COVID-19 restrictions, with shops reopening on March 1. Schools in some areas will also reopen on March 1, but classes will be at 50% capacity.
capital and largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria
The Greek parliament approves legislation to create a special police force in universities. The measure faces opposition from various student groups, who describe it as "anti-democratic".
List of current permanent representatives to the United Nations
legislature of Thailand, sometimes serving as the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand
Date: 3 November 2020 – 3 November 2022 (2 years)
Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening border restrictions and implementing a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time.
Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after four years in detention.
It is also the fifth vaccine to be approved in the country.
The ruling is celebrated by human rights groups.
Date: 24 July 2015 – present (7 years, 6 months and 3 days)
Pro-military counter-protesters attack anti-coup protesters during a rally against the military junta in Yangon. Some counter-protesters were armed with knives and clubs, while others used slingshots and threw stones to attack their opponents.
county seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States
Mexico receives a shipment of 870,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from India.
Armenia approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine developed by Russia.
city in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Earlier, the military had blocked Internet access in many parts of the country.
It is also the first death from the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 reported in the country.
radio stations independent of government or conglomerate interference
Schools and universities will also be allowed to resume their classes.
Kilmarnock, Scotland: University Hospital Crosshouse Kilmarnock railway viaduct A76 road
Islamic, democratic, federal parliamentary republic
family consisting of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom
strike action in which a substantial proportion of the total labour force in a city, region, or country participates
administration of a vaccine to protect against disease
The patients are two people from the Regina zone who tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of January.
Israel launches airstrikes in Syria, Syrian forces responded late on Wednesday to "Israeli aggression" in the south of the country, according to state news agency SANA.
Date: 13 January 2021 – 18 February 2021
detecting planets located outside the Solar System
executive department of the U.S. federal government
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warns of an attempted military coup against him after the army demands that he and his government resign.
Italy eases its national restrictions by allowing the reopening of bars, restaurants and museums in 16 "Yellow-zone" regions. However, a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. will remain in place.
organization where secondary education is provided
British Columbia confirms 18 cases of the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom and South Africa.
administrative division (oblast) in eastern Ukraine
prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender
The British clinical trials ethics body approves the world's first COVID-19 human challenge study, which will begin in the next few weeks. Volunteers aged 18 to 30 will be exposed to the virus in the trial.
self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
Lake Michigan off the coast of Kenosha, Wisconsin
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK economy
Governor Gavin Newsom issues revised COVID-19 mitigation guidelines for churches after the U.S. Supreme Court lifts the state's ban on indoor worship in areas hardest hit by the pandemic. The new guidelines limit indoor services to 25 percent of the church's capacity in hard-hit areas and restricts indoor singing and chanting.
someone imprisoned because they have opposed or criticized the government responsible for their imprisonment
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
American radio host and conspiracy theorist (born 1974)
Prime Minister Mark Rutte extends the curfew until March 15 while easing some lockdown restrictions, with senior high schools and vocational schools reopening on March 1.
Lebanon begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, a day after the first 28,500 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine arrived in the country. A doctor at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut is the first person to be vaccinated.
Current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy is expected to replace him.
medical material and other goods shortages occurring as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
explosive weapon, concealed under or on the ground
regulatory body for therapeutic goods (including medicines, medical devices, gene technology, and blood products) in Australia
Massachusetts reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa in a woman in her 20s from Middlesex County.
Congolese and MONUSCO troops positioned nearby then clashed with the ADF, forcing them to retreat.
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by topic
Facebook restricts the content posted by the Myanmar's Tatmadaw in order to stop the spread of "misinformation" in a wake of military coup.
city in Alaska, United States of America
Palau announces its intention to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum after claiming fraudulence in the recent election for the organization's Secretary General.
The Victoria State Government establishes a royal commission into Crown Melbourne after New South Wales revoked Crown Resorts' gambling license over money laundering concerns.
A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousands marching in the capital Naypyidaw, where they clashed with riot police.
Kuwait bans entry to all non-Kuwaiti citizens until "further notice", while its citizens returning from abroad must quarantine at a hotel for a week, and then spend a further week in quarantine at home.
It is the strongest recorded earthquake of the year so far.
A man stabs and wounds two police officers and tries to stab two passersby, who escape unharmed, during a random stabbing rampage in Milan.
Palestinian Sunni-Islamist organization that governs the Gaza strip, with an associated military wing. The group is recognized as a terrorist organization.
systematic destruction of all or a significant part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group
upper house of the United States Congress
Police charge 47 out of the 55 arrested last month during a mass raid with "subversion". Those charged include Professor Benny Tai, former legislator James To, activist and district councilor Lester Shum and League of Social Democrats politicians and activists Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham, who was particularly defiant in court.
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
combined military forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Shia Islamist militant group based in Iraq
South Australia reopens its land border with Victoria to the state's regional population, while still restricting travelers from Melbourne, the location of the recent outbreak. Similar restrictions are also in place at the New South Wales and Tasmanian borders.
The attack is carried out on the same day as the second round of the presidential election.
British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company
The South African city of Port Elizabeth is formally renamed "Gqeberha" ([ᶢǃʱɛ̀ɓéːxà]), the Xhosa name for the Baakens River which flows through the city.
Tigres UANL defeats Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 1–0 in the semi-finals, to become the first CONCACAF team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
This is the first government-approved vaccine in the country.
person forced to leave their home who remains within their country
Nebraska reports their first case of California's B.1.429 variant in a man in his 60s in Lancaster County.
Mexico approves the use of Sputnik V vaccine in the country.
The United States Senate votes to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary, making him the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post.
No injuries are reported among the ship's 28 crew members.
largest municipality in the U.S. state of Missouri
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurs in the southern province of Davao del Sur, Philippines, with damage and aftershocks expected. No casualties have been reported.
principal area in south-west Wales, United Kingdom
Healthcare workers and other high-risk groups will be the first to receive a vaccine.
The measure faces opposition from various student groups, who describe it as "anti-democratic".
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly identified a suspect in connection to the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick during the storming of the U.S. Capitol last month.
The patient was a British national in his 70s.
President of the Federal Senate (Brazil)
Public gatherings of more than five people are banned, and a curfew from 8 p.m.
Peru launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 two days after it received 300,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine. President Francisco Sagasti becomes the first person to get vaccinated.
conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Zimbabwe begins its vaccination programme against COVID-19 using China's Sinopharm vaccine. Health minister and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is the first person to receive the vaccine.
President of the Czech Republic from 2003 to 2013
The male's body spanning only 13.5 millimetres (0.5 in), is potentially the smallest reptile on Earth.
capital of the Punjab province, Pakistan
He had been held on charges of spreading false news, joining a banned group and receiving foreign funds.
flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect against dust
diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Prominent National League for Democracy official Win Htein is arrested for sedition and taken from his house in Yangon by members of the military and police.
rubber or rubber-coated projectiles that can be fired from either standard firearms or dedicated riot guns
France's government cancels a plan by international airport operator Groupe ADP to expand Charles de Gaulle Airport, the country's largest airport, citing reduced traffic due to the pandemic and inconsistency with environmental policies.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Kuwait
epidemic of infectious disease that has spread across a large region with global health impact
civil conflict that began in November 2020 in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
digital cash system and associated currency
local time for the first since the beginning of the pandemic and prohibits many leisure activities.
ongoing multi-sided civil war in Syria since 2011
2021 mob attempt to prevent or influence Presidential electoral vote count
Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen.
Spanish general and dictator (1892-1975)
Spanish government department responsible for health care, social security and consumers
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
In ice hockey, New York Rangers winger Artemi Panarin takes a personal leave of absence after the Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda publishes a story in which former Kontinental Hockey League coach Andrei Nazarov accuses him of sexually assaulting a 18-year old Latvian woman in Riga. The team releases a statement calling the allegations against Panarin a “intimidation tactic” against him after speaking out against “recent political events”, most notably being critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressing his support for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was detained upon return to Russia from Germany.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expresses his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin as both men face protests.
Date: 16 February 2021 – 27 February 2021
overview of the economy of the United Kingdom
Several other suspects, who were planning attacks against the UAE's diplomatic mission in Sudan, are also arrested.
Date: 23 January – 21 April 2021 (2 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's tax returns are given to New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
A man stabs and wounds two police officers and tries to stab two passersby, who escape unharmed, during a random stabbing rampage in Milan. The attacker is shot dead by police.
Klubrádió owner András Arató says that the station will appeal the decision at the Supreme Court.
Sixty more prisoners who escaped are captured and arrested, while more than 200 others are still on the run.
2021 NFL championship game, held in Tampa, Florida
passage of a motion when no participant objects; effectively waiving the need to hold a vote
Outgoing Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson of the People's Democratic Movement loses re-election to her seat.
Pro-Russian politician in Ukraine, lawyer and businessman
constituent country of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela
Equatoguinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo announces that his country will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
form of team game played with an oval ball on a field marked out as a gridiron
device that shoots a high-velocity stream of water
interim government in Western Asia, governing West Bank Areas A and B since 1994 and, until 2006, the Gaza Strip
process of getting coal out of the ground
agreement between a lender and a borrower to delay foreclosure
legally incorporated as the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, a Canadian federal cabinet-level department
cabinet that exercises executive authority in Ireland
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Brazil)
For the first time since January, Basilicata and Molise are moved into a lockdown, while Lombardy, Piedmont, and Marche are moved to stricter orange zones.
agency of the United Arab Emirates government
type of stock usually sold frequently and at very low prices; according to the US Securities And Exchange Commission, the maximum threshold of a penny stock's price is $5
cultural or commercial name for a number of dimension or building stone varieties
45th presidential administration and cabinet of the USA (2017-2021)
Indian actor and activist Deep Sidhu is arrested by the Delhi Police's special cell unit for his role in inciting the January 26 riot at the Red Fort.
Chadian security forces raid the home of opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djérou in N'Djamena, killing five of his relatives, including his mother and son.
military tactic or operational warfare mission which has a specific purpose
inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled
United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
qualification or authority issued by a competent third party
Timeline of the Kurdish–Turkish conflict (2015–present)
bushfires in Perth Hills, Western Australia February 2021
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the Tōhoku coast of Japan, injuring at least 110 people.
The airstrikes are described as retaliation for a recent rocket strike in Erbil, Iraq, which left two people dead and 13 others wounded, including American military personnel.
person handling Finland's foreign affairs
Naomi Osaka defeats Jennifer Brady in the final to win the Women's Singles.
President Biden, in a reversal of the Trump administration's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, says that the United States will contribute up to $4 billion to COVAX.
bilateral relations between China and Canada
executive organ of the Government of Italy
Central African branch of the Islamic State
Canada's House of Commons approves a motion by 266 to zero votes, formally recognizing that China is committing genocide against its Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang.
restrictions on freedom of expression in China
A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on social media in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest against three farm bills as it investigates further.
The Senate also confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security, making him the first Jewish person, first Latino person and first immigrant to head the Department of Homeland Security.
overview of immigration to the United States
influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds
Denmark's GDP contracts 3.7% in 2020, which is the first annual economic contraction since 2009 due to the impact of the pandemic.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a near-full lockdown in the Attica region, which includes the capital Athens, from February 11 until February 28.
concept critical to establishing democratic governments
India and Pakistan issue a joint statement indicating that both sides agree to stop firing at each other at the disputed Line of Control border in Kashmir.
Seven Republicans join the entire Democratic caucus in voting for conviction, making it the closest trial vote since the Andrew Johnson impeachment trial of 1868.
ongoing viral outbreak in Massachusetts, United States
nuclear research sites and processing facilities of Iran
constituent political entity of the United States of America
The New York Police Department said two officers were injured during the march in midtown Manhattan.
Security forces open fire against a crowd of demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nasiriyah, Iraq, killing 3 people and wounding 47 others.
ongoing immunization against SARS-CoV-2 in Mexico
lower house of the National Congress of Brazil
The tremors are felt as far away as northern India and Pakistan.
2018 murder of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil
The rest of the country will enter level 2 restrictions, which will limit public gatherings.
termination of employment decided unilaterally by employer
Religion in the Central African Republic
Auckland enters alert level 3 lockdown for seven days, with the rest of the country entering alert level 2.
combined military forces of the Syrian Arab Republic
In the regional capital of Mekelle, which is now home to 250,000 displaced people, vaccines have expired and there are no longer any HIV or tuberculosis drugs.
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
Spectators at a late-running tennis match are ordered to leave as Victoria's 5-day "circuit breaker" lockdown comes into effect. Matches at the Melbourne tournament will continue without any spectators for the duration of the lockdown.
2021 election to elect the 13th Parliament of Catalonia
Volkov, who lives in the European Union and who will not be extradited, said on Facebook that he will "ignore the charges".
related Stabbings in Kilmarnock, Scotland in February 2021
Health workers are the first to be vaccinated.
historical region in northeastern Germany
Switzerland reports its first case of the Brazilian P.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2.
team sport played on ice using sticks, skates, and a puck
Andorra surpasses the 10.000 COVID-19 cases.
The National Congress of Brazil elects new leaders for the 56th Legislature. Arthur Lira and Rodrigo Pacheco, candidates supported by President Jair Bolsonaro, are elected President of the Chamber of Deputies and President of the Federal Senate respectively.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl following a 31–9 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, making them the first wildcard team to win the Super Bowl since the 2010 Green Bay Packers and the first to win it in their home stadium. Quarterback Tom Brady is named Super Bowl MVP.
light-duty truck with an enclosed cab and an open cargo area
National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
an advisory state body to the president of Ukraine
The United States Supreme Court, by a 7–2 vote, declines to block the subpoena of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. for former President Donald Trump's financial records, including his tax returns.
The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald Trump, seen as a potential step towards rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2021 edition of the Australia Open tennis championships
reduction of human social interaction in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious disease
overview about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Suriname begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using a small number of vaccine doses donated by Barbados.
Victoria returns to Stage 4 restrictions in a five-day "circuit breaker" lockdown due to an ongoing outbreak of the B.1.1.7 variant at the Melbourne Airport Holiday Inn.
crewed vehicle or uncrewed machine designed to fly in outer space
public health event in 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Foreign language schools, casinos, gyms and betting shops can reopen and restaurants and bars can also sell coffee to go.
ceremonial county of England (use Q21694746 for administrative unitary authority)
Date: 24 May 2020 – 25 March 2021 (10 months and 1 day)
intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states
Swedish citizens as well as foreign residents living in Sweden will be exempt from this rule.
South Australia tightens its border restrictions with Victoria due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria.
American holding company and parent company of Google
34th Prime Minister of Norway, 13th Secretary-General of NATO
capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
oro-nasal cover worn by health professionals to reduce spread of airborne pathogens
ambassador David M. Satterfield in response to the killings.
conflict among rival groups seeking to control of the territory of Libya
one of the Directorate-General of the French Ministry of Health
Three Ethiopian opposition parties previously claimed that an estimated 52,000 civilians have also died.
The death toll from the incident rise to a total of 25 people, including many civilians killed by the inmates after randomly opening fire in the streets.
More than 30 others are wounded by live rounds, and several have been arrested.
economic stimulus package proposed by President Joe Biden
warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual, or the search and seizure of an individual's property
genus of large ground-feeding birds native to the Americas
Hong Kong receives a shipment of 585,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
national police agency of Myanmar (Burma)
An opposition group to the rule of the Assad family in Syria
Footage obtained by the BBC programme Panorama reveals that Dubai sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum has been held in a private villa for at least a year after she attempted to escape from her family in February 2018. Latifa's close associates are calling for international intervention after they stopped receiving messages from her, fearing for her safety.
holiday observed on February 14 to celebrate love and friendship
expendable weapons or weapon components dispersed from a weapon system, such as bombs, missiles, mines and projectiles
Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization
sale of goods and services from individuals or businesses to the end-user
official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
It is the first dinosaur of its kind to be discovered in Asia.
The portal will be required to pay RM500,000 (about US$120,000) in fines next week.
Arnel Joseph, a powerful Haitian gang leader, is killed in a gun battle with police in L'Estère a day after escaping from prison during a riot.
South Africa's head of state and head of government
Germany from 1933 to 1945 while under control of the Nazi Party
person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization
A number of key government and charity organisations were also blocked for several hours.
Red Cross officials report that 80% of Tigray's 6 million people are unreachable. In the regional capital of Mekelle, which is now home to 250,000 displaced people, vaccines have expired and there are no longer any HIV or tuberculosis drugs.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says that the United States should "lift all sanctions" if it wants to reverse its nuclear steps, saying that Iran complied with all obligations of the 2015 deal and accuses the United States and European countries of not doing so.
U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement
monument of standing stones arranged in a circle
pandemic in Washington, D.C., United States
armed conflicts that started from January 2012
Swedish climate protection activist (born 2003)
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the Republic of Ireland
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Hungary
tennis term for winning all four major championships
Health Minister Roberto Speranza signs a provision that extends the ban on recreational skiing at resorts until March 5, effectively preventing ski resorts from opening tomorrow for the first time this season due to the spread of the UK variant and other variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Uranium metal is essential to making the core of a nuclear weapon.
The Office for National Statistics says that the economy of the United Kingdom has contracted by a record 9.9% since the pandemic began, but has narrowly avoided a double-dip recession. This is nonetheless estimated to be the largest annual contraction since 1709.
Swedish troops are deployed to Mali to join French-led counter-insurgency operations against jihadist groups. The Riksdag approved the deployment of up to 150 soldiers in June 2020.
Twitter confirms that the ban on Donald Trump's account will remain permanent, even if he were to run for president in 2024.
Manchester United defeats Southampton 9–0 to equal the record for the largest winning margin in a Premier League match, equalling that of Leicester City's 0–9 victory against the same team in the previous season and their own 9–0 win against Ipswich Town in 1995.
The United States Senate votes 56–44 to proceed with the impeachment trial, rejecting claims by Trump's attorneys that the proceeding is unconstitutional.
The patients are a family from Auckland.
lower house of the Netherlands parliament
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirms that three members of a family in Auckland who tested positive for COVID-19 are infected with the UK variant and that this is not connected to any managed isolation or quarantine facilities.
However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and most of his Cabinet did not participate in the vote.
illegal interference with the process of an election, either by increasing the vote share of the favored candidate, depressing the vote share of the rival candidates, or both
activities associated with the governance of Ethiopia
Connecticut reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person from Fairfield County with no known international travel history, which was notified by health officials in New York.
part of the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland
Date: 30 January 2020 – ongoing (2 years, 11 months and 4 weeks)
Australia begins a mass vaccination campaign with the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
This change will take effect on March 8.
COVID-19-related restrictions in Victoria are eased in line with the rest of Australia after a recent outbreak was contained. Private gatherings of up to 30 people and public gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed, masks will only be mandated in shopping centres and on public transport, and offices are allowed to return up to 75% of their workforce.
region of desert, semi-desert and steppe of the Middle East; in parts of Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia
Zimbabwe purchases 600,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine, in addition to 200,000 doses donated by China. These vaccines are expected to arrive at the beginning of March.
American politician and member of the Democratic Party currently serving as the eighth Mayor of the District of Columbia
murder of a prominent person, often a political leader or ruler
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Jersey
continent, mainly on the Earth's southwestern quadrant
scheduled domestic passenger flight in Indonesia, lost on 9 January 2021
2021 Indian farmers' Republic Day protest
Saudi crown prince and Minister of Defense (born 1985)
California reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant in people from Alameda County and Santa Clara County.
January 2020 helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, USA
imposition of direct military control of a government
Among the fugitives is democracy activist Min Ko Naing.
All non-essential businesses are closed, masks are mandatory in all public places, and people are only permitted to leave their homes for essential work, education or care-giving, or for up to two hours a day for essential shopping and outdoor exercise within a radius of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of their homes.
pyrokinetic engine used for propulsion; for the incendiary weapon, see Q2037215
Date: 7 October 2001 – 30 August 2021 (19 years, 10 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
China responds to the move by accusing BBC News of spreading "fake news" about COVID-19.
Saskatchewan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa.
The United States welcomes the "milestone".
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others
A tornado in Brunswick County, North Carolina, kills three people and injures ten others.
90 townships in 30 cities, including Naypyidaw and all 44 townships in Yangon, are placed under curfew from 8:00 p.m.
county in northeast Missouri, United States
Robert Lewandowski is awarded the Golden Ball of the tournament.
Holiday originating in Christianity, usually December 25
epidemiological intervention of restriction on the movement of people and goods, which is intended to prevent the spread of infectious disease or pests
person/entity held by a belligerent party to another or seized for carrying out agreement
A French presidency official and a senior Chadian official announce that Chad will reinforce their troops by 1,000 in order to fight jihadists in the border regions of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Pro-military counter-protesters attack anti-coup protesters during a rally against the military junta in Yangon.
Date: 13 November 1996 – present (26 years)
armed conflict involving Pakistan and armed militant groups
bicameral national legislature of Australia
illicit act of giving or promising money or gifts that alters the behavior of a person in power; illicit act of a person in power deciding based on money or gift received or promised
institution for the education of students by teachers
legal affairs of Donald Trump in his personal and business life
Bainimarama also invites U.S. President Joe Biden to the next forum meeting in August.
Rwanda begins a COVID-19 vaccination programme with limited supplies of WHO-approved vaccines acquired through unnamed international partners, making it the first country in East Africa to begin its campaign.
Austria announces the easing of its lockdown from February 8, allowing non-essential shops and schools to reopen while toughening border restrictions and implementing a curfew from 8:00 p.m.
Senegal begins a vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using 200,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.
The United States surpasses 28 million cases of COVID-19.
ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom
local government area in Perth, Western Australia
The UK Supreme Court rules that ISIL supporter Shamima Begum is forbidden from returning to the United Kingdom to appeal the revocation of her citizenship.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in California, United States
bilateral relations between Israel and Greece
Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro
At U.S. President Joe Biden's direction, the U.S. military launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah's structures in Abu Kamal, Syria, killing 17 Popular Mobilization Forces militants.
writ issued by a government agency, most often a court, to compel testimony by a witness or production of evidence under a penalty for failure
main executive branch of government in Croatia
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Turkey
radioactive, metallic element with the atomic number 92
can form enough private agreements to pay Australian news companies for their content.
use of violence as a form of political, economic and religious coercion
Organizations designated as terrorist by Canada
Buckingham Palace announces that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be stripped of their royal patronages and honorary military appointments following a review of the royal couple's position within the British royal family.
Non-essential businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms can be reopened on April 26, and Scotland will return to the levels system at the same time.
Protesters in the capital Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and the country's largest city Yangon stage a record number of demonstrations against military junta since February 1 coup. Many of public and private employees and civil servant join demonstrations despite military's warning.
armed conflict between the Republic of Turkey and various Kurdish insurgent groups
Separatist movement for independent Khalistan
A coalition of technology companies including Facebook, Google, and Amazon, as well as the United States Chamber of Commerce, file a federal lawsuit against the U.S.
The government decides to lower social distancing levels to level 2 in the Seoul Capital Area and level 1.5 in other regions beginning February 15, allowing nightclubs to reopen and extending the operating hours of restaurants, coffee shops and gyms in the Seoul Capital Area until 10:00 p.m.
reports that multiple Internet service providers in Myanmar have restricted access to its social networking services, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
It will be formally announced in a summit on February 15–16.
White House Office of the Press Secretary
information provider to the U.S. president, White House staff, and the media
In turn, the government announces the new state of emergency from February 27 until March 28.
militias and armed volunteer groups affiliated with the Union of Novorossiya
central government of England, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
75th governor of North Carolina since 2017
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the United Arab Emirates
market value of goods and services produced within a country
inability of a person to correctly determine their body position in space
The decision comes after more than a year's deliberation and hours of study.
Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona, Spain, over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél. Several protesters break windows at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palau de la Música Catalana and also attempt to storm the Stock Exchange of Barcelona.
United Arab Emirates Space Agency spacecraft Hope enters orbit around Mars.
vice president of the United States since 2021
Muriel Bowser's sister, Merica Bowser, dies from COVID-19 as the city surpasses 1,000 total deaths.
Japan detects a new variant from 91 cases in the Kanto region and two cases at airports. In addition, an infection cluster is detected at a Tokyo immigration facility.
Manchester United F.C. 9–0 Ipswich Town F.C.
State Committee for National Security (Kyrgyzstan)
Protests against the re-election of Belarusian president Aliaksandr Lukashenka
The Supreme Court of Pakistan commutes the death sentences of two schizophrenic prisoners after considering that if their illness makes them unable to comprehend the rationale of their crimes, the death sentence will not meet the ends of justice.
The "snapback" of sanctions had been ignored by the rest of the world.
Russian viral vector vaccine based on human adenovirus
New Zealand reports their first community cases of COVID-19 since January 24.
The government also announced that it would nationalize a pipeline that transports Russian oil into the rest of Europe, which Medvedchuk was suspected of owning.
United States (sporadic protests in other countries)
information office documenting human rights abuses in the Syrian Civil War
location where key leadership and coordination functions take place, often recognized as the central home for a disparate organization
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces the designation of 13 groups as terrorist organizations, including the American far-right group Proud Boys and white supremacist organizations such as the Russian Imperial Movement, Atomwaffen Division, and The Base.
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington, D.C.
A general strike begins in Myanmar despite warnings by the Tatmadaw that further confrontations could cost lives.
city in Switzerland and capital of its canton
details of ongoing pandemic in New York City
Malaysian civil servant and endocrine surgeon
Pro-independence parties gain a majority of the votes for the first time, though voter participation was the lowest in history.
ongoing wave of civil unrest against systemic racism in the United States, 2020–2023
Mars science studying the characteristics of the materials present at the Martian surface
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock condemns the Houthi assault, warning of "unimaginable humanitarian consequences".
West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem, a part of the State of Israel Capital, in the status of belligerent occupation, supported by international public law and the High Court of Justice of Israel
representative of the voters to a parliament
COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines
COVID-19-related curfews and lockdowns in the Philippines
Date: 2 June 2004 – 27 February 2009 (First phase) 4 April 2012 – 7 November 2013 (Second phase) 31 January 2015 – present (Third phase) (19 years)
The space probe will study the climate of Mars, and meteorological phenomena such as dust storms.
form of dishonesty or criminal offense undertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, to acquire illicit benefit or abuse power for one's private gain
Indonesia's anti-corruption agency arrests South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah and several other people for alleged corruption in Makassar. Abdullah's arrest came as a surprise to many with his track record as an anti-corruption champion.
Tens of thousands of people protest against the military coup in Myanmar's largest city Yangon, calling for the release of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Abdullah's arrest came as a surprise to many with his track record as an anti-corruption champion.
specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Cyprus
Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction
Where cannabis is and isn't legal in United States of America
The company has urged authorities to restore connectivity.
a defunct, independently incorporated joint venture vehicle manufacturing facility
The Indian government announces that people can choose their COVID-19 vaccination centres when the vaccination campaign expands next week. This will allow people to choose whether they want to receive the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine or the Bharat Biotech vaccine.
The new guidelines limit indoor services to 25 percent of the church's capacity in hard-hit areas and restricts indoor singing and chanting.
Two other protestors have also been killed in the past few days.
confirms its first cases of the 501.V2 variant from South Africa and the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
spacecraft without people on board, used for robotic spaceflight
Several attackers are also killed during an air operation by security forces.
English men's association football top league
More than 15,000 protest in the capital Yerevan calling for Pashinyan to resign.
pro-democracy demonstrations and other civil disobedience in Thailand
American multinational mass media company
The cabinet also re-imposes a Friday lockdown.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Iran
Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that shops will not be allowed to reopen on February 22, unlike what was previously promised.
county seat of Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States
The Saudi government releases women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison, after being held in custody for almost three years. She will still be banned from traveling for the next five years, and has been placed on a three-year probation.
head of state and head of government of the United States of America
formal, ritualized killing of an animal as a sacred act
Restrictions are eased in New Zealand, with Auckland downgraded to alert level 2 and the rest of the country to alert level 1.
legality, use, culture, market and production of cannabis in the United States of America
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Sweden
metropolitan area in California, United States
Israeli authorities close off access to its Mediterranean beaches following an offshore oil spill that has devastated more than 100 miles (160 km) of the country's coastline.
Turks and Caicos Islands general election
One person is killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Bishop David Zubik of the Pittsburgh Diocese announces that four Catholic elementary schools are merging to form two schools for the school year beginning in fall 2021.
The National Transportation Safety Board concludes their investigation of the crash that killed former professional basketball player Kobe Bryant and eight others nearly a year prior, citing pilot error and spatial disorientation as the cause of the crash.
international intergovernmental economic organization
The government tightens restrictions in five regions in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For the first time since January, Basilicata and Molise are moved into a lockdown, while Lombardy, Piedmont, and Marche are moved to stricter orange zones.
object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in a desired direction
Political and military actions by a state to defeat an insurgency or a resistance movement and to address its root causes. The measures vary from intentionally deadly military force to gaining sympathy of a population ("Winning Hearts and Minds")
List of notable tornadoes occurring in 2021
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Maharashtra, India
members of United States president Joe Biden's Cabinet
Any of several forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural, particularly bestiality or historically homosexuality, but also (sometimes) anal or oral sex.
Date: January 26, 2021 – February 13, 2021 (2 weeks and 4 days)
The Palau National Congress passes a joint resolution supporting the decision made by President Surangel Whipps Jr.
county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
A Black Lives Matter protest turned violent in New York City, resulting in nearly a dozen arrests and injuries among police officers.
biological entity that causes disease in its host, which is typically an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus
It is McDowell's first career victory in the Cup Series.
Israel announces that it will ease its lockdown measures beginning February 7.
Protesters marched in Rochester, New York, after a nine-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police.
The military junta declares martial law in the country's second largest city Mandalay amid protests against the coup.
He will also visit a refugee camp containing refugees fleeing the Tigray War and visit Ethiopia after spending time in Sudan.
Prime Minister-designate Mario Draghi meets with President Sergio Mattarella and presents the list of proposed ministers for his cabinet.
Mayor of Washington D.C. Muriel Bowser's sister, Merica Bowser, dies from COVID-19 as the city surpasses 1,000 total deaths.
principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, a part of British Armed Forces
Southampton F.C. 0–9 Leicester City F.C.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Travelers from Melbourne will be banned from entering South Australia, though people living in other parts of the state will still be permitted to cross the border.
Thailand, including some overseas protests
license granting permission to use radio frequency spectrum for broadcasting use
evaluation of work by one or more people of similar competence to the producers of the work
Saudi war against Houthis in Yemen launched in 2015
Former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy
Cambodian politician and former military commander of Cambodia
Spectators at a late-running tennis match are ordered to leave as Victoria's 5-day "circuit breaker" lockdown comes into effect.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Algeria
The Vetëvendosje party is expected to gain most seats as it shows on exit polling data.
American political consultant and lobbyist (born 1952)
High volume production of standardized products
Date: 10 December 2012 – present (10 years, 1 month, 2 weeks and 2 days)
1968 legislation by the Brazilian military government
Bir Hassan, Greater Beirut, Baabda, Lebanon
national space program of the People's Republic of China
country in Northwestern Europe with territories in the Caribbean
cultural city in Mandalay Region, Myanmar
He also announced that residents will be required to wear FFP2 respirators, nanotowels, or two surgical masks in indoor places and on public transport due to the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant.
most populous metropolitan area in the United States
Twenty-four workers die in a flooded illegally-run textile workshop in a private house in Tangier, Morocco, which occurred as a result of intense rains that hit the region.
planet with a radius smaller than Neptune
curfew, citing violations of freedom of movement and assembly.
Houthi forces continue to advance on the city of Maʼrib, capturing the village of al-Zor and reaching the Marib Dam.
Eighteen people are found dead and 200 more are feared dead.
international airport serving Melbourne, Australia
United States government investigative agency for civil transportation accidents
Those charged include Professor Benny Tai, former legislator James To, activist and district councilor Lester Shum and League of Social Democrats politicians and activists Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham, who was particularly defiant in court.
The protests escalate into riots and several buildings, including the city hall, are burned.
Date: May 26, 2020 – 2023 (2 years, 8 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)
Ministry of the Afghan government Afghanistan
This makes it the fourth state known to have this variant.
Ravi, a resident of Bangalore, was arrested on February 4 and flown overnight to New Delhi.
the capital city in the northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
Baltic people, indigenous population of Latvia; also used for citizens or residents of Latvia
first-level administrative territorial entity of Afghanistan
led by the Prime Minister who is appointed by the King
form of military diversion designed to deceive the enemy as the demonstration is the main attack
national governing body for gymnastics in the United States
Chairperson of the African Union Commission
result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
New York City, New York, United States New York Metropolitan Area (depending on criteria of study)
Pakistan lifts their COVID-19-related restrictions, allowing indoor dining and wedding ceremonies to resume on March 15.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Mongolia
Turkish ambassador and member of Turkish parliament
Military's council formed after 2021 coup
101st season of the National Football League (NFL)
The country also announces that government entities and institutions can allow up to 70 percent of their employees to work from home.
international airport serving Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Myanmar security forces begin violently dispersing anti-coup protesters and clearing makeshift road blocks, killing a total of 18 protesters in several cities.
All international flights to Melbourne have also been cancelled for the duration of the lockdown.
Ongoing coronavirus pandemic in New Zealand
entry into a stable orbit around an astronomical object
sporting complex in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
United States Secretary of Homeland Security
head of the United States Department of Homeland Security
His defense had previously said that the European Court of Human Rights had labeled his arrest as "unlawful".
diplomatic relations between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Canadian government cabinet inaugurated in 2015
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Iraq
protests by Indian farmers against three farm Acts
territory administered directly by the federal government of Malaysia
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) kill three civilians in an ambush on the Beni-Kasindi road.
A Sudanese asylum seeker stabs an immigration official to death at a refugee centre in Pau, France.
an official promise by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the office according to the law
Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, Nigeria
National public health agency of South Korea
However, while shops are open to all residents, access to leisure sites is limited to people who have received a vaccine or who have recovered from COVID-19.
A passenger barge crashes and capsizes on the Congo River in Mai-Ndombe Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 60 people, while 240 others are reported missing.
body exerting the executive power in France
golfer Tiger Woods is involved in a serious car accident in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, sustaining multiple leg injuries, requiring surgery.
4th President of Armenia, Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, one of the directors of Eurasia House, physicist, diplomat, politician (born 1953)
Salafi jihadist organization founded in 1988
music that mainly employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments and circuitry-based music technology
Another man was sentenced to life in prison.
overview about the use of social media by Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States
racket sport played on a court bisected by a net
system used to detect tsunamis and issue warnings, which typically is made up of two equally important components: a network of sensors to detect tsunamis and a communications infrastructure to issue timely evacuation alarms
The Swedish government announces that all travellers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 testing result within 48 hours of arrival beginning February 6 in order to prevent the spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2.
diagnostic testing for the respiratory illness COVID-19 and the underlying pathogen SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
Volunteers aged 18 to 30 will be exposed to the virus in the trial.
explosive device that gets its destructive force from nuclear reactions
That order was first imposed on Republic Day in Haryana districts for 24 hours, but has been extended every day since.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in South Africa
Captain Regent of San Marino (1944-2021)
Italian commune and capital city of Lombardy
Progressive National Party (Turks and Caicos Islands)
political party in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Date: November 17, 2019 – present (3 years and 2 months)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
framework used by Congress and the President of the United States
Police charge 47 out of the 55 arrested last month during a mass raid with "subversion".
collective action by people in favor of a cause
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation
the monitoring and observation of peace processes in post-conflict areas
Nigeriens vote in a runoff to select a new president, in what is considered to be the nation's first potential peaceful transition of power since gaining independence in 1960.
The NAACP and U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson file a lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump, Trump lawyer and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and far-right groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
city in Amazonas federated state, Brazil
List of highest-scoring Premier League matches
autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark on world's largest island by the same name
international airport serving Abuja, Nigeria
city in Collin County, Texas, United States
An amendment to the bill also calls for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved from Beijing if the genocide continues.
hospital ward that provides intensive care medicine
The leaders of the junta issue warnings to the public against harboring fugitives at the same time that arrest warrants are issued.
1858–1947 British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent
People's Republic of China province-level subdivision
Bayern Munich defeats Tigres UANL 1–0 in the final to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms on a metered pay-as-you-go basis
series of agreements to stop the war in Donbas
A court in Russia orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny's ally Leonid Volkov for "appealing to minors to join illegal protests".
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Portugal
Also, skiers will now be allowed to present negative test results from the past seven days instead of just the past 24 hours.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reaches an agreement with Iran to allow inspectors to resume monitoring their nuclear program for up to three months.
Many of public and private employees and civil servant join demonstrations despite military's warning.
The Houston Methodist Hospital reports Texas' first case of the 501.V2 variant in a man from Fort Bend County who recovered several weeks ago. This makes it the fourth state known to have this variant.
municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government
Japan detects a new variant from 91 cases in the Kanto region and two cases at airports.
A spokesperson for the rebel group Tigray People's Liberation Front claims that an estimated 100,000 troops (both Tigrayan and Ethiopian) have been killed during the conflict.
overview of the use of capital punishment in Pakistan
individual who provides medical treatments and health advice
These vaccines are expected to arrive at the beginning of March.
dtstart: 2019-10-01 00:00:00 Date: 1 October 2019 – 24 July 2021 (Occasional protests until 5 November 2021)
The United States House of Representatives votes to pass the Equality Act.
Ex President of the National Assembly of Venezuela.
Swedish troops are deployed to Mali to join French-led counter-insurgency operations against jihadist groups.
head of government of Russia, leads the executive branch in Russia
infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis
head of state and head of government of Venezuela
Issues and problems associated with the democratic political system.
2021 United States Electoral College vote count
US Congressional count of ballots formally cast by the electoral college on December 14, 2020
Deputy head of state and head of government of the Philippines
latest phase of the conflict which started after the escalation in 2015
List of ambassadors of Myanmar to the United Kingdom
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Moldova
Spain reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant in Catalonia.
Draghi's oath of office is scheduled for tomorrow at 12:00 p.m.
American football running back, Pro Football Hall of Famer
Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council
Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
The attack is not thought to be linked to terrorism.
The bill will now head to the Senate for a vote.
political preference that leans towards extreme conservatism and anti-socialism
presides over Secretariat of State of the Holy See
President Armen Sarksyan refuses an order from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to dismiss the military's Chief of the General Staff Onik Gasparyan, saying parts of the decree were in violation of the constitution.
San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
international news and current affairs television channel
In the process, Canada has become the first country to designate the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization.
administrative division of the Federal Republic of Germany
conflict over the Kashmir region between India, Pakistan and China
COVID-19-related restrictions in Victoria are eased in line with the rest of Australia after a recent outbreak was contained.
First Vice President of Zanzibar (1943-2021)
The social media site said that the account violated its policies of "incitement to violence and coordinating harm".
The China National Space Administration space probe Tianwen-1 enters into planetary orbit around Mars.
63rd Running of the event, held in Daytona Beach, Florida
This is the deadliest incident involving FBI agents since 1986.
Socialist and former aide of President Rafael Correa, Andrés Arauz, is expected to finish in first place, but may face a run-off.
primary national police force in Afghanistan
preventative and therapeutic medications for COVID-19 infection
Health minister and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is the first person to receive the vaccine.
Israeli media reports, citing unnamed Israeli government officials, that Iran was likely behind the blast.
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Malaysia receives its first shipment of 312,390 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
city in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties in Texas, United States, the is the county seat of Harris County
National Football League Most Valuable Player Award
award given by various entities to the American football player
Looting, barricades, and riots are reported during the fifth consecutive night of protests mainly in Barcelona, Spain, over the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél.
series of economic and political protests in Myanmar in 2007
Experts believe that it has no relation to South Africa, the variant's country of origin, and that it originated in Europe.
substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute
2020–2022 protests following the police murder of George Floyd
viral ongoing pandemic in Washington state, United States
Executive branch of the Armenian government
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Scotland, United Kingdom
human settlement in United States of America
one of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security
Date: 27 January 2020 – ongoing (3 years, 2 weeks and 3 days)
United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
Paris Agreement withdrawal by the United States from 2017–2021
head of government or prime minister of Ireland
bilateral relations between Russia and Belarus
easterly region of the African continent
unincorporated suburban community and census-designated places in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
The United States Supreme Court, by a 7–2 vote, declines to block the subpoena of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
psychotic disorder characterized by emotional responsiveness and disintegration of thought process
first-level administrative division of Yemen
After a juggler is shot dead by a Carabinero, several protests are held in Panguipulli, southern Chile.
He adds that the UN should intervene in the Tigray War, explaining that when a state is not able to stop atrocities on its territory, such as genocide, the UN has a duty to intervene.
head of state of the RSFSR (office established in 1991) and Russia
auto race held annually in Daytona, Florida, United States
Queen Consort of the United Kingdom since 2022
geopolitical and cultural region of Southeast Europe
Date: 16 September 2014 – present (8 years, 4 months, 1 week and 4 days)
1974 executive aircraft family by Beechcraft
A government source says that 20 pro-government fighters have been killed and 28 others have been injured repelling five attacks in the past 24 hours.
time zone, observed in India and Sri Lanka; UTC+05:30
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl following a 31–9 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, making them the first wildcard team to win the Super Bowl since the 2010 Green Bay Packers and the first to win it in their home stadium.
Iraqi insurgency since the defeat of ISIL
material or logistical assistance for people in need
However, gatherings of more than five people continue to be prohibited, but theatres, libraries, and other types of businesses will no longer be subject to operating hours restrictions.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from her assignments on the Education and Labor and Budget committees.