Malaysia imposes mandatory COVID-19 screening for 1.7 million foreign workers due to a high number of cases among these workers.
Prime Minister Imran Khan announces a temporary ban on political rallies and gatherings of more than 300 people in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Pakistan.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin declares that the Turkish ultranationalist group Grey Wolves has been outlawed, stating they "[incite] discrimination and hatred and [are] involved in violent actions".
A spokesman for the TPLF says, "As long as the attacks on the people of Tigray do not stop, the attacks will intensify".
Pfizer announces that they have launched a pilot delivery program for their potential vaccine in Rhode Island, Texas, New Mexico, and Tennessee.
Hungary reports a record 156 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,672. The country also reports a record 6,819 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 211,527.
The Walt Disney Company announces that it plans to lay off 32,000 employees by the end of March 2021, as the pandemic continues to impact its theme parks and resorts.
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Ukraine surpasses 10,000 total deaths from COVID-19 after a record 256 new fatalities are reported in the past 24 hours.
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Hurricane Eta is expected to rapidly increase within the next 18 hours according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is moving in the Caribbean Sea towards Nicaragua bringing "devastating conditions". A hurricane warning has been issued for Nicaragua and Honduras.
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France reports a record 52,518 new infections in the past 24 hours, raising its cumulative case total to 1.46 million.
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Alberta reports 1,584 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new one-day record since the pandemic began and highest number of daily cases on Sunday than any other provinces and territories.
Artsakh officials in Nagorno-Karabakh confirm the loss of Shusha to Azeri forces. Many civilians in Shusha have fled, and fighting is closing on the region's capital, Stepanakert.
Starting tomorrow, Geneva will impose a partial lockdown until November 29, after it reported more than 1,000 new cases in the past several days.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Greece
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 48 hours beginning at 11:59 p.m. AEDT tonight. The "hard border" between the two states will be replaced by a permit system beginning at midnight on November 21.
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls on European leaders to impose sanctions on supporters of President Alexander Lukashenko after police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse protesters.
outbreak of a mutated variant of the SARS-CoV-2
China is threatening to impose bans on up to $6 billion of key Australian exports such as wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, timber and lobster beginning Friday, straining trade relations between the two countries.
The supercarrier USS Nimitz is deployed to the Persian Gulf from its station in Bahrain. The U.S. Navy maintains that the ship's deployment was not related to "any specific threat."
Greece imposes a two-week lockdown on its second largest city of Thessaloniki to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announces that all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen on December 1, along with museums and swimming pools, provided that they follow strict health protocols. Other government restrictions will remain in effect, including limits on gatherings during Christmas and bans on fireworks during New Year's Eve.
He also says that the state might close restaurants, bars, and fitness centers if cases continue to increase.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a new single-day record of 534 new cases and raise its virus alert in the prefecture to the highest of four levels for the first time since September, indicating that "infections are spreading".
Ethiopian state TV reports that mass graves containing 70 bodies have been discovered in the city of Humera in the Tigray Region.
The first round of Indiana National Guard troops are expected to arrive at nursing homes in the state.
Nationwide, 2,203 new cases are reported in Japan. It is the first time that the country has reported more than 2,000 cases since the pandemic began.
Sudan closes its borders with Ethiopia and the United Nations calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions and peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics
World leaders at the virtual G20 summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, call for a united response to the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the global economic crises and climate change.
homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief that the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community
A journalist in the capital told Reuters, "The air raid siren hasn't stopped all day".
British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985.
Through its Amaq News Agency, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility for last night's deadly mass shooting in Vienna, Austria.
Delhi reports a record 8,593 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the capital to 459,975.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declares a state of emergency (known as a "special legal order") for the second time beginning at midnight due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country and would ask lawmakers to extend it for another 90 days. He also orders bars and entertainment venues to close and imposes a nighttime curfew between midnight and 5:00 a.m. local time.
Oregon reports a record 1,509 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,688.
A royal commission of inquiry formally presents its report on the March 2019 mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, to the government. The report has yet to be made public, a course of action that must be decided by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Texas reports 14,648 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic.
The People's United Party wins Belize's latest general election, ending the United Democratic Party's rule after 12 years. Johnny Briceño will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Belize.
British Columbia reports a record 1,130 new cases in the last two days. This number includes 536 on Wednesday and 594 on Thursday. In addition, there are a record 155 people that have been hospitalized because of the virus.
Algeria reports a record 1,133 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 77,000 cases.
In India, the largest-ever general strike occurs, consisting of an estimated 250,000,000 people.
Poland reports a record of 637 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll in the country to 12,088.
Later, Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev says a "trilateral agreement" has been signed.
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Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 14,580 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 612,665 cases.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority extends the travel restrictions until December 7 for domestic flights and December 14 for international flights in an attempt to reduce the second wave of the pandemic.
Minnesota reports 3,483 new infections, its single day record since the pandemic began.
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Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. 15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, also declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end". Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies.
Just days after announcing that the country was free of COVID-19 again after two infected people recovered, the Marshall Islands reports three new cases from a repatriation flight of Marshallese citizens in Hawaii.
Italy reports 636 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6, which brings the nationwide death toll to 43,559.
All retail stores will close, and travel between regions will be banned, while authorities will reintroduce a system obliging citizens to send text messages to a government number to leave home to work, shop, visit a doctor, or exercise.
Greece reports 2,646 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record since the pandemic began and bringing the nationwide total to 46,892.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announces he has signed a deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war by Tuesday morning. A Kremlin spokesman confirms the deal. Later, Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev says a "trilateral agreement" has been signed. President of Russia Vladimir Putin says Russian peacekeepers will be deployed. The agreement cedes several districts to Azerbaijan, including the Lachin District. The agreement will also establish a transport corridor through Armenia, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.
Chile surpasses 20,000 total deaths from COVID-19, including suspected and confirmed cases.
Prime Minister Hun Sen and four Cabinet ministers quarantine after they met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Maryland reports 1,869 new cases, a new single-day record.
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Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases. Central Java reports the highest number of new cases, with 1,362 new cases.
The European Union announces sanctions against President Alexander Lukashenko, his son Viktor, police chief Ivan Tertel, and Chief of Staff Igor Sergeenko.
Head of state and chief executive of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
The death toll from the massacre yesterday in Jere, Borno State, Nigeria, rises to 110, as more people are found dead and injured victims die of their wounds. It is the deadliest terrorist attack against civilians in Nigeria this year.
Wilton Daniel Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, becomes the first African American to earn the rank of cardinal.
President Emmanuel Macron announces that the country will began to ease its strict lockdown measures beginning November 28, allowing shops to reopen with strict hygiene measures. If health conditions in the country continue to improve, France will lift its lockdown on December 15, allowing cinemas, theatres, and museums to reopen.
Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essential trips outside the home between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. EST with the exception of those who are essential workers who must leave their home to work and anyone who has to leave their house on an emergency basis for medical care, medical supplies, food or groceries.
World leaders at the G20 summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, close the summit with calls for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and support for vaccinations for everyone.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front says it has shot down an Ethiopian Air Force warplane and captured its pilot who "was on a mission to bomb", and also claims that its forces have retaken the town of Axum from federal troops.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new restrictions that will suspend indoor group fitness programs, team sports, group performance activities, limit the number of people who attend weddings and funeral services to 50 and reduce operating hours for restaurants, bars and pubs in the areas that are under enhanced status from tomorrow until November 27. It comes after Alberta reports a record 860 cases.
Osaka reports 490 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
President Manuel Merino resigns five days after taking office as two demonstrators are shot dead and most of his Cabinet step down.
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COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands
The second round of presidential elections takes place in Moldova.
The bill has stalled in parliament ever since it was initiated by the same group in 2015.
It begins on November 20 and lasts for four weeks.
Vietnam reports its first locally transmitted case in 89 days.
Croatia reports 3,082 new cases over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record, raising the total number of cases to 75,922.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that Nadhim Zahawi will be appointed as the country's vaccine rollout minister.
Iran surpasses 40,000 total COVID-19 deaths after 457 new fatalities are reported in the last 24 hours.
Arkansas reports 1,962 new cases, a new single-day record.
Montenegro and Serbia expel their respective ambassadors following controversial comments by Serbian ambassador Vladimir Bozovic, who described the Kingdom of Montenegro's decision to merge with the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1918 as a "liberation".
In a first cruise since March, five passengers aboard the SeaDream I cruise ship have tested positive for COVID-19.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces an extension of the remote learning period for secondary school students in grades 6–11 until November 22, as the city's COVID-19 situation worsens.
Manitoba is expected to tighten their restrictions on stores and social gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time beginning tomorrow as part of a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also will limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.
Vanuatu reports its first case of COVID-19 after a citizen who was repatriated from the United States tested positive while in quarantine.
The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, calls the threat of five nations (Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia) withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum in case their nominee is not elected as Secretary-General as "premature" and "extreme".
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New Mexico reports a record 2,112 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 67,559 cases.
An LP gas truck explodes on Federal Highway 15D in Nayarit, Mexico, killing at least 14 people. Most of the victims died inside their vehicles.
Missouri reports 4,559 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. This is because the state "de-duplicates" individuals who have already received a test prior to the 7-day period.
The Lewotolo volcano erupts near Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing more than 2,700 residents to evacuate.
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Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
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Lebanon surpasses 1,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
President Donald Trump acknowledges that he will leave the White House on January 20 if the electoral college confirms Joe Biden's victory.
The state also surpasses 300,000 total confirmed cases.
Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump protest the results of the 2020 United States presidential election in Washington, D.C.
Turkey reports 6,017 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the second consecutive day and bringing the nationwide total to 446,882 cases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants an emergency use authorization for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19 patients. The cocktail was previously given to President Donald Trump during his hospitalization for COVID-19 last month.
Acting Health Minister Hamad Hassan announces that the country will gradually ease restrictions beginning tomorrow in a bid to relieve its struggling economy during Christmas and New Year festivities. Restaurants will reopen at 50% capacity and the curfew will be moved from 5:00 p.m. local time to 11:00 p.m. local time.
Seven people are killed, including five Americans, a French national and a Czech national.
The land border between New South Wales and Victoria reopens after 137 days of closure. People will now be able to travel between the two states without permits.
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The TPLF launched missiles at Gondar Airport and Bahir Dar Airport in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Germany reports a record 410 new deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,771.
Iran reports a single-day record of 9,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, prompting President Hassan Rouhani to announce new restrictions that all non-essential businesses must close at 6:00 p.m.
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Education Minister Niki Kerameus announces the closure of kindergartens, primary schools, and childcare centers across the country for two weeks beginning November 16 as part of tightened lockdown measures aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
An intelligence official says that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two United States embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives.
The Afghanistan Times welcomed China’s move to condemn and also react strongly over unlawful killings in Afghanistan.
Massachusetts announces that they will remove New Hampshire and Maine from their low-risk travel list for contracting COVID-19. Individuals returning to Massachusetts from those states will be required to fill out a travel form, quarantine, or present a negative COVID-19 test.
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California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
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This number includes 536 on Wednesday and 594 on Thursday.
Alberta reports a record 1,155 new cases in the last 24 hours. In addition, the number of active cases in the province reaches 10,655, the highest number since the pandemic began in March.
Colombia's House of Representatives abruptly ends its session and asks lawmakers to quarantine after a member tested positive for COVID-19.
Portugal reports a record 91 new fatalities, bringing the nationwide death toll to 3,472.
Voters in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines head out to elect the members of their House of Assembly.
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Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, moves toward Cuba after regaining strength. The government of the Bahamas issues a tropical storm watch while a state of emergency is declared in Miami-Dade County, Florida, as the state also prepares for the impact of the storm. The storm left at least 100 people dead in Central America.
Romania imposes a nationwide nighttime curfew and closes all schools for 30 days beginning November 9 after the number of daily infections surges over the past two weeks. All shops will close by 9:00 p.m. and people will have to stay home from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time. It also widens the compulsory use of face masks to all outdoor spaces across the country and orders all indoor farm produce markets to close.
Faisal Mekdad is appointed as Foreign Minister of Syria, succeeding Walid Muallem, who died last Monday.
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson tests positive for COVID-19.
The number of daily confirmed cases in Germany hits a new record of 23,399 over the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 642,488. It is the third consecutive day that the country reported a record number of daily cases.
Poland reports 24,692 new infections and 373 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths since the pandemic began.
President-elect Joe Biden announces a 12-person coronavirus task force as part of his transitional team.
Idaho reports 1,781 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single day record.
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A car bombing at an Afghan Public Protection Force compound in Ghazni Province kills at least 30 Afghan National Army personnel and injures 24 others. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid does not confirm or deny responsibility for the attack.
All animal products in that farm will be destroyed.
British Columbia reports a record 762 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the province's total number of cases to 24,423.
Prime Minister of the Tibetan Government in Exile
Recently unsealed court documents reveal that a teenager had been arrested last year for plotting an attack on an unidentified school in the Tasman District of New Zealand. He was in possession of an AR-15 style rifle, a modified shotgun, and homemade explosives. The suspect had pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession of restricted weapons and objectionable material and had been sentenced to two years of supervision.
Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases.
Michigan reports 6,940 new cases, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 236,225.
President Alexander Lukashenko bans Belarusian citizens from returning from abroad, with the exception of those in Russia, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Voters go to the polls in municipal elections that are held in Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and São Paulo.
In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%.
Scott Atlas announces that he will resign from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Incumbent prime minister Ralph Gonsalves of the Unity Labour Party is seeking a fifth consecutive term while his main opponent Godwin Friday of the New Democratic Party aims at a change of government.
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British Columbia reports a record 941 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,348.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine for two weeks.
Greece surpasses 2,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Oregon reports a new single-day record of 1,669 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 72,506.
Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,448 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 122,634.
Russia says its navy made a United States destroyer turn back after threatening to ram it, claiming that the destroyer violated Russia's territorial waters in the Peter the Great Gulf, "passing the maritime border by two kilometers". The U.S. navy says that their destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation to challenge a Russian claim "inconsistent with the rules of international law as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention to enclose the waters of a bay".
Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332.
Pro-European Union candidate Maia Sandu defeats pro-Russian incumbent Igor Dodon to be elected the first female President of Moldova.
South Korea decides to implement more stringent measures in the Seoul Capital Area for one week and also raise social distancing rules outside the Seoul Capital Area to Level 1.5 for two weeks beginning December 1. In the Seoul Capital Area, health authorities announce that saunas and steam-bath rooms in bathhouses will be closed for one week. The government will also ban New Year's Eve parties organized by hotels and other accommodation facilities.
It is also expected that the cash rate will not go up for at least another three years.
French authorities orders the culling of 1,000 minks in the Eure-et-Loir region after lab analyses detected a mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 in one farm. All animal products in that farm will be destroyed.
The province also surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Citizens of Jordan cast their votes in a general election after the country's House of Representatives was dissolved in September.
The Education Ministry orders all schools across the country to close as part of the implementation of a conditional movement control order in most states from tomorrow until the end of the academic year.
Jewish civilian communities built on lands occupied by Israel
Chief of General Staff Birhanu Jula Gelalcha says government forces have now "completely controlled Mekelle", and that 7,000 Northern Command members being held hostage by the TPLF have been freed.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg announces new restrictions limiting the number of guests to visit a household to five, ordering bars to close at midnight as of November 7, and ordering people to avoid unnecessary travel. In addition, a new rule is introduced that visitors must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test if they want to visit the country.
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs, with the full moon dimming slightly as it passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow. It is visible from most of North America, the Pacific Ocean, parts of East Asia, and New Zealand.
Early results show Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy winning an absolute majority in the country's latest general election. The election is called unfair by the oppositional Union Solidarity and Development Party and is criticised by rights groups for alleged voter suppression and the political disenfranchisement of the Rohingya minority.
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The report has yet to be made public, a course of action that must be decided by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US Army workman who had tested positive is no longer contagious.
Manitoba reports a record 540 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to 13,087 and pushing the five-day positivity rate tests to 14%.
The "hard border" between the two states will be replaced by a permit system beginning at midnight on November 21.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that all states and territories in Australia will reopen their borders by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia.
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The Minority government of Denmark, held by Social Democrats, agrees with four left-leaning and center parties to support a law proposal that would allow for the culling of 15 million minks across the country over concerns about a mutated version of the virus that has spread among the animals.
Victoria reports its first death in more than a month after a woman in her 70s who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in September dies from complications.
Iota becomes Hurricane Iota and is forecast to hit Central America. Nicaragua issues hurricane warnings near the border with Honduras while Honduras also issues warnings, whereas Colombia issues a warning to the islands of San Andrés and Providencia.
The U.S. Embassy in Asmara reports several explosions in the Eritrean capital. The TPLF has previously fired rockets at the capital during the conflict.
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The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing. The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam.
FIFA bans the president of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad Ahmad from all football-related activity for five years, following an investigation into financial misconduct. He is also fined $220,000. Ahmad declined to comment on the ban.
Michigan records 6,225 new cases, a new single-day record.
SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S. Hopkins, Victor J. Glover, Shannon Walker and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the International Space Station. It is the first crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft and the first night launch in the United States since STS-130.
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan announces the suspension of classes for students in Grades one to three in primary schools for two weeks beginning November 23 due to an increase in new COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong.
The number of confirmed deaths in the United States reaches 250,000.
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COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins asks New Zealanders who work in the Auckland CBD to stay home if possible from tomorrow after a new case was found in the city.
Vermont reports 72 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
He calls for an investigation to be concluded within 48 hours.
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Slovenia formally declares Lebanese Shia Islamist group Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
President-elect Joe Biden announces Ron Klain as his incoming White House Chief of Staff.
Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales returns back to his country a day after his economic minister Luis Arce was sworn in as the new President. He was forced out of the country last year following unrest over his decision to run for a third term.
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Nationwide, 2,203 new cases are reported in Japan.
capital city of German federated state Baden-Württemberg
Four Christians are killed and seven houses are burned by militants in Sigi, Central Sulawesi. The police believes that attacks was carried out by East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), a terrorist group linked to the Islamic State.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Patterson announces that Nunavut will close all non-essential services, businesses and organizations, as well as schools and daycare centres for two weeks beginning November 18, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the territory.
"international terrorist" blacklist since September 2015, and he has regularly appeared in jihadist propaganda videos.
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Iran reports a record 440 new deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide death toll to 35,738.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel engine cars by 2030, as part of a government plan to reach a net zero emissions climate target in the United Kingdom by 2050.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accuses the Tigray People's Liberation Front of "criminal hubris and intransigence," claiming they rejected the federal government's efforts at "mediation, reconciliation, dialogue".
Romania records 7,733 new cases, as well as 120 deaths. It is the highest jump in the number of cases and the deadliest day since the start of the pandemic in the country.
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Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) spokesperson Sebastian Michel announces that Bolivia's President-elect Luis Arce was attacked with dynamite while he was in a meeting at the party's headquarters in La Paz.
Turkey reports a record 182 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,373. The country also reports 30,103 new cases, including asymptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic after asymptomatic cases are included.
The number of total confirmed cases in Bulgaria surpasses 100,000, as the country sets a new record for daily deaths, with 152 fatalities reported in the last 24 hours.
The country now has 32,318 total confirmed cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon in the Philippines and causes flooding in Metro Manila killing at least seven people. In Marikina alone, around 40,000 homes were fully or partially submerged.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Australia
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) names Algerian Islamist Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi as its new leader, following the death of Abdelmalek Droukdel during the Battle of Talahandak in June. Al-Annabi has been on the U.S. "international terrorist" blacklist since September 2015, and he has regularly appeared in jihadist propaganda videos.
Pakistan reports 59 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,662.
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The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic approves a 15-day extension of the state of emergency beginning November 24 in order to allow a continuation of measures aimed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The current state of emergency will expire on November 23.
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The Northern Territory, Queensland, and Tasmania announce that their borders with South Australia are indefinitely closed, as the state's second wave reaches 17 cases.
Illinois registers 15,415 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, breaking a national record that was previously set by Florida on July 12, when that state reported 15,299 cases.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir says that his country "reserves the right to arm itself with nuclear weapons if Iran cannot be stopped from making one."
The Iranian-backed Houthis say they attacked a Saudi Aramco oil terminal in Jeddah with a new type of Quds cruise missile. Saudi Arabia acknowledges the attack.
Minnesota reports 8,703 new cases, a new single-day record as seven-day positivity rate reaches 15 percent.
The number of new confirmed cases in Germany surges to a record 23,542 cases over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute.
Corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister
The number of new confirmed cases in Italy surges to a record of 40,902 cases, pushing the nationwide total to 1.1 million cases as the government designates the Tuscany and Campania regions as high-risk "red zones".
The move was announced by Governor Eric Holcomb during a press conference in Indianapolis on October 28.
The Ethiopian National Defense Force says it will begin a "final phase" of an offensive on the Tigray People's Liberation Front-held city of Mekelle in the Tigray Region, following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum for Tigrayan forces to surrender. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on the people of Mekelle to "disarm, stay at home and stay away from military targets" during the military operation.
Argentine prosecutors announce that the home and offices of Diego Maradona's doctor have been raided as part of an investigation following his death.
Thousands of farmers protest in New Delhi against legislation they say will devastate crop prices.
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California surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second state after Texas to reach that milestone.
Nationwide, a record 5,963 new cases are reported in Canada, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 358,741.
Central Java reports the most cases of any province with 2,036 new cases.
A worker at the farm also tests positive for COVID-19.
Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray Region's capital Mekelle. There are conflicting reports of the status of Axum, with both sides claiming to control the town. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael says his forces will never surrender and calls on all Tigrayans, including children, to mobilize and take up arms.
Washington state reports 2,323 new cases in the past 24 hours, a single-day record since the start of the pandemic.
Russia reports a record 22,778 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 1.95 million.
Italy surpasses 50,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Toronto, Canada
Greece imposes a two-week lockdown on its second largest city of Thessaloniki to curb the spread of COVID-19. Flights to and from the city are also suspended beginning tomorrow. The lockdown also affects the northern city of Serres.
Indonesia surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.
It comes as many prefectures such as Osaka and Hokkaido report record numbers of new cases, prompting governors across the country to raise the alarm.
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
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
The government announces that from November 21, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will be required to submit their information through ArriveCAN before they board their flight and starting immediately, travellers that enter by land or marine modes are strongly encouraged to continue ArriveCAN by downloading the mobile app or signing in online to provide the mandatory information before they arrive.
Violeta Bermúdez becomes the new Prime Minister of Peru.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced.
Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California will implement more closures and stricter restrictions, which will cover 41 counties containing 94% of the state's population.
82nd governor of New Hampshire since 2017
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announces that Croatia will suspend weddings, close cafés and restaurants, and restrict outdoor and public gatherings to 25 people and private gatherings to 10 people between November 28 and December 21 as the country reports a record 4,009 new cases in the past 24 hours.
The number of new cases in Iran rises by a record 13,961 over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 908,346 cases.
Sweden, whose government took a lighter approach to the pandemic, including not enforcing lockdowns, reports 5,990 new cases, a new single-day record that pushes the nationwide total to 177,395 cases.
Taiwan's broadcast regulator denies the renewal of the broadcast license of CTi News channel, citing alleged interference by its major shareholder Tsai Eng-meng. This is the first time ever that Taiwan shuts down a television news channel. The opposition party Kuomintang calls it an attack on press freedom.
The International Organisation for Migration says at least 74 people have died after their boat, which was carrying more than 120 people, capsized off the coast of Libya. The Libyan Coast Guard has rescued 47 survivors.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen bans wedding parties and gatherings of more than 20 people as part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 after the country reported several cases of community transmission.
Korean Air announces that it will acquire Asiana Airlines for 1.8 trillion KRW (US$1.6 billion) to help the South Korean airline industry continue to grow amid uncertainties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is the first time that the country has reported more than 2,000 cases since the pandemic began.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vows a "final and crucial" offensive after a three-day deadline to the leaders of the Tigray Region to surrender has expired. Abiy also confirms that airstrikes are being carried out but defines them as "precision-led and surgical", denying claims of civilian casualties.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declares a state of health emergency that will come into force next week to allow the government to impose further restrictions. These measures will be discussed at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting tomorrow.
National Public Health Organization (Greece)
operational center for the planning and implementation of public health protection actions in Greece
chief executive body and the government of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1848
capital and largest city of the United Kingdom
Organization that advocates freedom of the press and freedom of information
The United States Bureau of Land Management reports the Utah monolith has been removed by an "unknown party".
France registers a record 58,046 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 1.6 million.
Iran reports 12,543 new infections of COVID-19, a new record, as well as 459 fatalities, bringing the death toll of the worst-hit country in the Middle East to 41,493.
Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
North Dakota reports 2,278 new cases, a new single day record.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that 11 local authorities, including Glasgow, are to be placed into the highest level of restrictions (Level 4) for three weeks beginning at 6:00 p.m. GMT on November 20. The Level 4 status for the 11 areas will remain in effect "for a limited time".
COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
details regarding the COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
Italy reports 753 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since April 3, bringing the nationwide death toll to 47,217.
People will now be able to travel between the two states without permits.
Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Belgium surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.
city in and county seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Michigan surpasses 9,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19.
Turkey purchases 50 million doses of CoronaVac to be delivered in December, January, and February, said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.
In Marikina alone, around 40,000 homes were fully or partially submerged.
Ukraine surpasses 500,000 total COVID-19 cases after a record 11,057 new cases are reported in the last 24 hours.
mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 from BioNTech in cooperation with Pfizer
U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida tests positive for COVID-19.
The suspect had pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession of restricted weapons and objectionable material and had been sentenced to two years of supervision.
Boko Haram jihadists attack a farm in Jere, Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 43 people. The massacre reportedly occurred during the morning, when most workers were harvesting rice.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Michigan
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New York
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinstates a statewide mask mandate with penalties for businesses.
Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began. In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%.
Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19.
The Taliban kill at least 12 police officers and injure 10 others in Jurm District, Badakhshan Province.
The United Kingdom reports 33,470 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide total to 1.29 million cases.
China's Agriculture Ministry reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in wild swans in Shanxi province. Two swans have been killed by the disease in Pinglu County while two others appear to be infected.
Indonesia reports a record 5,534 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 511,836.
Incumbent President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of the People's Movement for Progress seeks another term while he is challenged by two main opponents, Zéphirin Diabré of the Union for Progress and Reform and Eddie Komboïgo of the Congress for Democracy and Progress.
The number of worldwide confirmed cases surpasses 60 million.
The National Football League extends their mask mandate and threatens to discipline anybody who violates the league's COVID-19 protocols.
Canadian politician and 18th Premier of Alberta
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a $35.14 billion package to stimulate the economy by boosting jobs, consumer demand, manufacturing, agriculture and exports hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, tests negative within a day. Despite this, he and senior secretary Mostafa Kamal Uddin remain in isolation.
Hundreds of people cross the Tekezé River on small boats into Sudan, fleeing the escalating fighting in Tigray. There are now around 8,000 refugees stranded on the Ethiopia–Sudan border.
United States Department of State list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
U.S. government list of designated entities
A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign to block the certification of Pennsylvania's election results, saying it was "an attempt to violate the Constitution".
Speaker of the Assembly Vjosa Osmani assumes the office as Acting Kosovar President.
2019 coronavirus pandemic in mainland China
British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer Réka Gustafson and Health Minister Adrian Dix announce a record 1,120 new cases over the weekend, which includes 352 cases from Friday to Saturday, 389 cases were reported from Saturday to Sunday, and 379 cases from Sunday to Monday.
France registers a record of 60,486 new cases over the past 24 hours.
Russia reports 19,768 new infections and 389 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, bringing the nationwide totals to 1,693,454 cases and 29,217 deaths.
Russia reports a record 439 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 32,032.
Demonstrators and supporters of both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. A fight breaks out which results in one arrest.
Of these new cases, 1,632 of them are from Selangor, the majority being from the Teratai cluster involving factory workers.
head of the executive branch of New York City's government
Johnny Briceño will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Belize.
The General Services Administration officially certifies President-elect Joe Biden as the "apparent winner" of the 2020 presidential election, and announces that the formal transition will be allowed to begin.
American businessman and government official
List of mass shootings in the United States in 2020
Turkey reports a record 185 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,558.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a three-week nationwide lockdown starting November 7 in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. All retail stores will close, and travel between regions will be banned, while authorities will reintroduce a system obliging citizens to send text messages to a government number to leave home to work, shop, visit a doctor, or exercise. Secondary schools will close and introduce distance learning while kindergartens and primary schools will stay open.
The Azerbaijani military says it has captured the city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says "We have won this victory on the battlefield, not at the negotiating table". Armenia and Artsakh leaders deny the loss of the city but say "fierce fighting" is ongoing inside the city.
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in England, United Kingdom
Iran reports 8,932 new cases, its single-day record, pushing the case total to 637,712.
Miami Valley Gaming announces that they will change their operating hours due to the statewide curfew imposed by Governor Mike DeWine.
English language newspaper in Afghanistan
Incumbent prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves wins a historic fifth consecutive mandate. His ruling Unity Labour Party also gains additional seats in the House of Assembly.
spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Poland in during the 2020 pandemic
Texas reports a record 13,998 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to more than 1.1 million.
A Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter is shot down by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces over Armenia, near the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Russia says two crew members are killed. Azerbaijan apologizes, extends condolences, and offers to pay compensation.
Malaysia surpasses 40,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19.
61,964 hospitalizations are reported in the United States, a new record high surpassing the previous record on April 15 and the first time that there are more than 60,000 Americans hospitalized for COVID-19.
This brings the cumulative number of cases to 371,508 and the nationwide death toll to 7,603.
Ukraine reports a new record of 10,746 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 450,934 cases.
Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton states that he is confident there will be no community transmission in the state.
military personnel stationed in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500.
New Brunswick reports 23 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began as Premier Blaine Higgs warns that tighter restrictions will be rolled out if the increase in cases continues.
Israeli media reports that, on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Neom in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz describes "the leak of the prime minister's secret flight to Saudi Arabia" as "an irresponsible move". Saudi Arabia denies that such a meeting occurred. On Saturday, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud repeated the 2002 Saudi Arab Peace Initiative offer to fully normalize relations, only after the Palestinians achieve statehood.
Missouri reports 4,559 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
National People's Congress Standing Committee
Manitoba reports a record 15 new fatalities, including 11 deaths that are linked to Maples Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg, bringing the death toll to 152.
The United States Department of the Treasury announces unilateral sanctions on the Libyan National Army-linked al-Kaniyat militia and its leader, Mohamed al-Kani, after Russia blocks the United Nations Security Council from blacklisting the group for alleged human rights abuses committed in the city of Tarhuna during the 14-month military offensive led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
United States Department of the Treasury
United States federal executive department
The National Guard was mobilized in Portland and arrests were made in Minneapolis and New York City, with police confiscating weapons.
The first trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, on charges of corruption and influence peddling in 2014, starts.
Myanmar extends their restrictions for another 15 days until December 15, according to an announcement made by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. The current restrictions are due to end on November 30.
Austria reports a record 8,421 new infections in the past 24 hours, raising its nationwide case total to 147,220.
A general election is held in Belize amidst a prolonged economic crisis. Patrick Faber of the ruling United Democratic Party is challenged by Johnny Briceño, the candidate of the oppositional People's United Party. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize for the past 12 years, decided to not run again for office.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extends the state of emergency and announces new restrictions on public gatherings amid a rise of cases in the state.
Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state.
Wisconsin reports more than 5,700 new infections, its single day record since the pandemic began.
Michigan surpasses 200,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Maryland reports a record 2,910 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 174,733.
group of people from one state present in another state to represent the sending state
Malaysian Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin signed an agreement with his Chinese counterpart Wang Zhigang to cooperate on the development of a safe and efficacious vaccine, as part of efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran reports a record 13,053 new cases and 486 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East to 775,121 and the nationwide death toll to 41,979.
Norway detects its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of bird flu in a wild goose in Sandnes municipality, prompting the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to introduce a regional ban of outdoor poultry.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Romania
Illinois reports 12,657 new infections, a new single-day record as the number of hospitalized patients reaches an all-time high of 5,042, surpassing the previous record set in April.
Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales returns back to his country a day after his economic minister Luis Arce was sworn in as the new President.
Pope Francis issues an appeal to authorities in Ivory Coast to establish a climate of mutual trust and dialogue in the West African nation, where controversial elections have led to violence and a mass exodus from the country.
constitutional principle of the People's Republic of China
British Columbia reports a record 717 new cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the provincial death toll to 310 and the total number of cases to 23,661.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion
Nationwide, a record 5,713 new cases reported in Canada in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide confirmed cases to 337,555.
Wisconsin reports 1,300 cases, the lowest daily total in the state since October 12.
Michigan reports 9,779 new cases, a new one-day record.
international governing body of association football
legal declaration or de facto acts by a government allowing assumption of extraordinary powers
The massacre reportedly occurred during the morning, when most workers were harvesting rice.
This order will begin November 30 and will expire on December 20.
Palestine reports a record 1,268 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, half of them in Gaza, as officials in both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas resist calls to impose a second general lockdown.
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is the first leader to congratulate Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, despite no official result being announced at the time.
Novavax signs an agreement with the Australian government to supply 40 million doses of their NVX-CoV2373 vaccine candidate to the country during the first half of 2021.
Tennessee reports a record 7,975 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of confirmed and probable case to 374,793.
It comes as the country is on "maximum alert" and many prefectures such as Osaka, Aichi, and Hokkaido report record numbers of new cases.
public space and tourist attraction in central London
Russia reports a record 25,487 new cases and 524 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 2,187,990 and the total number of deaths to 38,062.
Mike Pompeo visits settlements in the Israeli-occupied territories of West Bank and Golan Heights, making him the first United States Secretary of State to do so.
Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn announces that Israel will begin a nine-month process to legalise and regulate recreational use of cannabis.
The number of new confirmed cases in Ukraine surges to a record of 11,787 cases, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 512,652 cases.
Michigan reports 6,473 new cases, a new single-day record.
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey approves President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's request to deploy Turkish Army peacekeepers to monitor a ceasefire agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts and Franklin County, Ohio Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola issue stay-at-home advisories for residents of Columbus and Franklin County. People living in these areas are also advised to avoid travelling in and out of the state.
The China National Space Administration successfully launches the Chang'e 5 robotic spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. It is China's first sample return mission, and if the mission is successful it will be the first lunar sample return mission since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 in 1976. Chang'e-5 will bring back at least 2 kilograms of lunar soil.
Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that the country will move from level 4 to level 3 of the pandemic alert system, allowing restaurants and non-essential shops to reopen beginning Thursday, but with social distancing limits for customers.
Individuals returning to Massachusetts from those states will be required to fill out a travel form, quarantine, or present a negative COVID-19 test.
South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, leading to fears of a second wave in the state. In response, Western Australia reimposes hard border controls with South Australia.
Turkey reports a record 141 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,084.
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Twenty-eight more people are found dead under debris in İzmir after an earthquake struck Greece and Turkey three days ago, bringing the death toll to 113. The earthquake is currently the deadliest this year.
Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
use of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
Moderna's preliminary results show their vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. The results also suggest that in cases of COVID-19 infection after vaccination, the vaccine appeared to prevent severe illness.
checkpoint erected to monitor and control the movement of people and materials
Navajo Nation reports 351 new infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
The U.S. surpasses 11 million cases of COVID-19, just six days after surpassing ten million cases.
It is the deadliest terrorist attack against civilians in Nigeria this year.
President Donald Trump fires Chris Krebs, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which oversaw the security of the 2020 election.
last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 31 December
Initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona
Amid deteriorating relations between the two countries, French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Turkey of adopting a "bellicose stance towards its NATO allies", and that it was essential that the "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan respects France, respects the European Union, respects its values, does not tell lies and does not utter insults".
Utah reports a record 4,588 new cases in the last 24 hours.
American politician, Governor of Wyoming
The Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority suspends the press license for Reuters's Ethiopia correspondent, and issues warnings to those representing the BBC and Deutsche Welle, for their alleged biased coverage of the Tigray conflict.
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
France reports a new record of 86,852 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours while the total COVID-19 deaths surpasses 40,000 as Prime Minister Jean Castex warns that the second wave has "brutally" and "violently" arrived in the country.
The number of new confirmed cases in Germany reaches a record high of 23,648, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 879,564 cases.
Russia reports a record 24,318 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the beginning of the pandemic to 2,039,926 cases.
44th presidential administration and cabinet of the USA (2009-2017)
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told Italian lawmakers he will announce new restrictions that would vary by region but would include a "late evening" curfew for many regions. Therefore, high schools across the country will move to full-time distance learning and shopping malls will close on weekends.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu implements a new statewide mask mandate amid rise of cases in the state.
The outcome of the 2020 United States presidential election is still undetermined. Incumbent President Donald Trump declares victory despite not reaching the required 270 electoral votes needed to win. Former Vice President Joe Biden, having more projected electoral votes, says, "We're on track to win this election." Trump has sued in several states, claiming, without providing evidence, widespread voter fraud.
This number is likely inflated because of a two-day backlog from multiple labs.
The lockdown will be followed by eight days of "lesser restrictions".
The peace deal is met with anger in Armenia as thousands protest against it in the capital Yerevan with some protesters storming the parliament building.
California reports 15,442 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began as curfew begins in most counties.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that Toronto and the Peel Region will be placed in a "lockdown" tier, meaning that most non-essential businesses will be closed and non-essential retail stores and food establishments will be limited to takeout and curbside pick-up or delivery. These new measures will begin on November 23.
Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin describes images of police brutality, at yesterday's clearing of an illegal migrant camp on the Place de la République in Paris, as "shocking" and "unacceptable".
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Kosovo
Guyana withdraws its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) following the military clashes in Guerguerat. Guyana's Foreign Minister Hugh Todd says his country will "support the efforts of the United Nations to achieve a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution".
Ontario surpasses 100,000 total cases of COVID-19.
More than 130 Secret Service agents have been ordered to isolate or quarantine because they tested positive for the coronavirus or had close contact with infected co-workers.
lightweight semi-automatic based on the Colt AR-15 design
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with the Taliban and the Afghanistan government in Doha, Qatar to negotiate a peace deal.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
Turkey announces a nationwide indoor smoking ban in a bid to halt the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security
Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00 p.m.
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 2,188 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 58,847. Of these new cases, 1,632 of them are from Selangor, the majority being from the Teratai cluster involving factory workers.
an air base of the Turkish Air Force located northwest of Ankara, Turkey.
Croatia reports a new single-day record of 3,603 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 111,617.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Singapore
diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the European Union
U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois and Tim Walberg of Michigan announce they have tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin said publicly he was isolating after a possible exposure to the virus.
Turkey surpasses 500,000 total cases of COVID-19.
civil unrest in Chicago following the death of George Floyd
Malaysia reports a record 972 new recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total of recoveries to 22,220.
county in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area
The country also reports 29,845 cases, including 6,592 symptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included.
unincorporated community in Howard County, Indiana
First Lady María Juliana Ruiz tests positive for COVID-19.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) begins to introduce saliva tests to detect active COVID-19 infections in children between the ages of 3 and 16 in all DHA facilities and DHA-run screening centers across Dubai.
Iraqi and local officials say a senior Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander and three others have been killed in a drone strike near the Iraq–Syria border. The identity of the commander and who conducted the airstrike is currently unknown.
He is succeeded by Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Italy registers 37,809 new cases in the past 24 hours, its single-day record since the start of the pandemic. In addition, the country reports 446 new deaths, the highest single-day number since April as four Italian regions enter lockdown.
Fitch Ratings downgrades Zambia's government debt to RD (restricted default) after the country failed to pay a Eurobond coupon on Friday.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida tests positive for COVID-19. He is expected to continue working from his house in Naples.
American multinational mass media company
Ontario reports a record 1,575 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising its seven-day average to 1,299 cases and the cumulative cases in the province to 89,784.
In response to a rise in cases, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces the most widespread restrictions in the country beginning tomorrow, including extending curfews to weeknights between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. local time and total weekend lockdowns from 9:00 p.m. on Friday to 5:00 a.m. local time on Monday. Grocery stores and food delivery services are exempt from the lockdowns within certain hours.
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches a three-month high of 363 cases.
Turkey reports 28,351 new cases, including 6,814 symptomatic cases.
Several officers are injured after far-right protestors clash with police in Warsaw, after thousands defied public gathering restrictions to participate in the annual Independence Day march.
2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces a 10:00 p.m.
Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pandemic began.
22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces that beginning December 1, the country will move to Level 3 restrictions with some modifications. Hotels, places of worship, gyms, and museums with protective measures will be allowed to reopen beginning on Tuesday, followed by restaurants and gastropubs on December 4.
Montenegro and Serbia expel their respective ambassadors following controversial comments by Serbian ambassador Vladimir Bozovic, who described the Kingdom of Montenegro's decision to merge with the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1918 as a "liberation". He was accused of "interfering in Montenegro's internal affairs" and was given 72 hours to leave the country by the Montenegrin government.
British Columbia reports a record 1,130 new cases in the last two days.
Palauans elect their new President. Outgoing president Tommy Remengesau Jr., who completed his term limit, will be succeeded either by his brother-in-law Surangel Whipps Jr. or current Vice-President of Palau Raynold Oilouch. Aside of the president, the electorate also votes for the members of the country's National Congress.
In addition, high schools will be reverted to remote learning, restaurants will only be allowed to have takeaway or delivery, and businesses like movie theaters, arcades, and bowling alleys are ordered closed again.
He also announces that gyms, theatres and cinemas will reopen tomorrow, and more people will be allowed in hospitality and religious venues.
overarching divisions of authority in Australia
Arizona Proposition 207 comes into effect, making Arizona the 12th state to legalize recreational cannabis.
President Nicos Anastasiades announce a curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time and orders bars, cafés, restaurants and cultural venues to close at 10:30 p.m. beginning November 6 and until the end of this month.
Philadelphia bans nearly all indoor gatherings, both public and private, between November 20 and January 1 as part of new restrictions in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases. In addition, high schools will be reverted to remote learning, restaurants will only be allowed to have takeaway or delivery, and businesses like movie theaters, arcades, and bowling alleys are ordered closed again.
The Folketing (Danish Parliament) suspends voting and other meetings after several lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 and six ministers had self-isolated while awaiting test results.
Nationwide, more than 180,000 cases reported in the United States, a new world record.
Israeli government office created in 2020
In response to the highest level of new infections since August, the government announces that all kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools will suspend in-person classes from December 2 until after the Christmas holidays.
Sweden reports 4,034 new infections, a single-day record for the pandemic.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approves the construction of a new Russian Navy facility in Sudan.
weapon that performs all steps necessary to prepare the weapon to fire again after firing
The Azerbaijani military says it has captured the city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh.
After the first round in late October caused controversy, the political opposition called to boycott the run-off votes, leaving the candidates of the ruling Georgian Dream to run uncontested.
Texas surpasses 20,000 total confirmed deaths from COVID-19 and becomes the state with the second-highest number of reported deaths in the United States, behind only New York.
South Australia further eases restrictions imposed earlier in the week, ending a stay at home order but maintaining limits on public and private gatherings and quotas at businesses.
The National Assembly approves the first version of a law that would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer, if there is an intention to harm the officer. The government says the law is "not targeting the freedom of the press".
In the United States, a biannual Federal Reserve report mentions, for the first time, climate change as a risk for the stability of the financial system.
El Paso County judge Ricardo Samaniego announces that the stay-at-home order will be extended to December 1 as cases continue to increase.
Prince and Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa dies at the age of 84 after holding the office since 1970. He is succeeded by Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Over 5,000 protesters gather in Minsk to mourn the death of Roman Bondarenko, a 31-year-old protester who died from brain trauma after being arrested by police last week.
Alberta reports 1,731 cases, a new single-day record.
The strategic Lachin corridor is closed by Armenian forces as Azerbaijani troops advance within a few kilometres south of Shusha.
A rocket attack on residential areas in the Afghan capital Kabul kills at least eight people and injures 31 others. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack.
Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a two-week national lockdown effective November 17.
Bahrain grants emergency use approval for a vaccine candidate produced in a partnership between Sinopharm and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Group 42 on frontline workers.
In response to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun asks people to avoid year-end social gatherings and only leave their house for essential reasons.
Hurricane Eta makes landfall as a tropical storm near Cedar Key, Florida.
The city now has 6,239 total confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Alberta reports a record 91 new fatalities in the last 24 hours.
Due to rising COVID-19 cases across the country, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces the suspension of the government-promoted "Go To Travel" campaign in areas with high infection rates.
President of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)
The government announces that they will exclude Osaka and Sapporo from the "Go To Travel" domestic travel subsidy campaign for three weeks due to a rise of COVID-19 cases in the two cities.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces that the government will reduce the length of quarantines for people who arrive in England from other countries to five days beginning December 15, if they pay for a COVID-19 test.
The Libyan Coast Guard has rescued 47 survivors.
Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
The municipal health commission in Jinan finds coronavirus on imported beef and tripe from Brazil, New Zealand, and Bolivia, as well as on packaging for these products, as China ramps up testing on imports of frozen foods.
Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00 p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county.
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says that the company will likely run new trials of their potential vaccine.
Ukraine reports a record 14,575 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 598,085.
Thailand's Cabinet extends a COVID-19 state of emergency for 45 days until January 15, 2021.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announces that establishments that serve alcohol and karaoke parlors in the capital will be asked to close at 10:00 p.m.
Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Million Mask March" in central London. A large police presence remains in place near Trafalgar Square where the protest was dispersed shortly after 07:00 p.m. GMT.
Re-election of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has reported more than 500 cases since March 6.
International agreement on the nuclear program of Iran
First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol and will have to close for dine-in customers at 6:00 p.m. GMT. Indoor entertainment and visitor attractions will also be closed beginning December 4.
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Austria in 2020
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group collapses into administration, putting over 13,000 jobs at risk and becoming the United Kingdom's biggest corporate casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic so far. Arcadia CEO Ian Grabiner blames the pandemic for the company's demise, saying "the obstacles we encountered were far too severe".
The Minority government of Denmark, held by Social Democrats, agrees with four left-leaning and center parties to support a law proposal that would allow for the culling of 15 million minks across the country over concerns about a mutated version of the virus that has spread among the animals. The proposed law also bans mink farming until the end of next year.
Astronomers announce the discovery of the first fast radio burst (FRB) signal detected in the Milky Way galaxy. The signal is believed to be coming from a magnetar.
Indoor entertainment and visitor attractions will also be closed beginning December 4.
The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack.
Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 16,218 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 693,407.
After several days of record highs for new cases, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issues an order closing several types of business and services, including high schools and universities, for three weeks, effective November 18.
The authorities states that millions of dead mink thrown into mass graves after it was culled have risen from their graves in Denmark, fanning contamination fears.
event in which aircraft are used to attack targets on land or at sea
TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael says fighting with federal troops is taking place in western Tigray.
Iran reports a record 11,780 new infections and 462 fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising its nationwide totals since the beginning of the pandemic to 715,068 cases and 39,664 deaths.
nationwide protests in the aftermath of the 2020 United States election
acts of terrorism against individuals conducted by organs of a state
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia test positive for COVID-19.
South Korea announces that from November 7, it will expand its mandatory mask policy to department stores, theme parks, spas, wedding halls and other places as part of new social distancing rules aimed at preparing for a prolonged outbreak.
In addition, a new rule is introduced that visitors must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test if they want to visit the country.
Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases. Restaurants and bars will be ordered to close indoor services by 10:00 p.m. local time, casinos will be closed, and high school and indoor youth sports will be suspended. The restrictions will take effect on Thursday.
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
Around 100 million Americans have already voted early or by mail due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morocco reports 6,195 new cases, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic, taking the nationwide total to 276,821 cases.
Canadian Conservative MP Kelly McCauley demands an audit, alleging that more than 800,000 ineligible people received Canada Emergency Response Benefit money from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Austria reports 6,211 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record since the pandemic began.
capital and largest municipality of Spain
Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic.
Mississippi reports a new daily record of 1,972 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 142,401.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issues a new stay-at-home advisory that asks people to leave the house only for work, school or other essential reasons.
Danish Agriculture Minister Mogens Jensen (politician) resigns following criticism of illegal government order to cull 15-17 million minks after the discovery of a mutated version of the coronavirus at some of the country's mink farms.
The number of new confirmed cases in Hong Kong reaches a nearly four-month high of 115 cases. The city now has 6,239 total confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Rocket attacks are carried out in three northern Malian cities – Gao, Kidal and Ménaka – against French military bases.
The Auckland CBD reopens after contact tracing of a new case revealed it was linked to a known case from a border isolation facility, reversing an earlier call for people to work from home.
and 5:00 a.m local time and orders restaurants and bars to close.
Swedish prince, son of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Sarah Fuller of Vanderbilt becomes the first female athlete to play in a Power Five college football game.
communist state in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
The People's United Party wins Belize's latest general election, ending the United Democratic Party's rule after 12 years.
Switzerland begins reviews of Moderna's potential vaccine candidate.
The Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando announces that they will bring back their Park Hopper ticket on January 1, 2021, with restrictions.
national government of the United States
The defendant in the attack that killed 10 people pleads "not criminally responsible" for the incident saying he has a mental illness.
Israeli media reports that, on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Neom in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Malielegaoi said the sailor tested positive Wednesday night but that a second confirmation test from this morning was negative.
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 1,884 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 56,659.
overview about the coronavirus outbreak in Belgium in 2020
supercarrier of the United States Navy, lead ship of its class
Italy reports 731 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since April 3, bringing the nationwide death toll to 46,464.
According to new rules, restaurants, bars, and non-essential shops will be closed at 7:00 p.m.
French authorities orders the culling of 1,000 minks in the Eure-et-Loir region after lab analyses detected a mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 in one farm.
The High Court of Justice finds in favour of News UK in the libel action that Johnny Depp took against them over claims he had beaten his ex-wife Amber Heard.
island sovereign state in the central Pacific Ocean
Ukraine surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19.
head of the United States Department of State
Donald Trump Jr., son of outgoing President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19. His spokesperson says that he is asymptomatic.
Oregon reports 21 new deaths, a new daily record since the pandemic began.
South Korea decides to implement more stringent measures in the Seoul Capital Area for one week and also raise social distancing rules outside the Seoul Capital Area to Level 1.5 for two weeks beginning December 1.
expedition to the International Space Station
Protesters gather in Belarus to mourn the death of 31-year-old protester Raman Bandarenka, who died in a hospital in Minsk after being beaten by security forces.
team sport played on a court with baskets on either end
The Northern Ireland Executive agrees to implement a two-week tougher lockdown beginning November 27.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez states that Spain will begin a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination programme in January and expects to have vaccinated a substantial part of the population within three months.
Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,555 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 49,056.
The Council of State orders the government to review a law limiting the number of people in churches during religious services to 30, saying that the measure was not proportionate to infection risks.
Maine reports 127 new infections on Election Day, its single day record since the pandemic began.
Japanese prince Fumihito is officially made heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The crowning ceremony had been delayed by seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Poland surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19.
crime or tort of harming the reputation of a legal person through false or misleading statement
process for charging a public official with legal offenses by the legislature(s)
ongoing viral pandemic in New York state, United States
Indonesia reports a record 6,267 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 534,266.
island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean
Saudi Arabia agrees to allow Israeli commercial flights to cross its airspace for the first time, following high-level talks between Saudi officials and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Retirees protest in Minsk, marking the 100th straight day protests broke in Belarus since President Alexander Lukashenko won his 6th term in a widely rejected election.
The agreement will also establish a transport corridor through Armenia, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.
private university in Baltimore, Maryland
Brazilians attend polling stations all over the country to elect mayors and city councillors in an election deemed to be a test of President Jair Bolsonaro's popularity.
Greece reports a record 41 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its death toll to 825.
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest this year, rises to 20 people.
Thailand signs an advance agreement with AstraZeneca to obtain 26 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647.
explicit portrayal of sexual acts and intercourse in media
American politician, incumbent governor of Minnesota
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
trend towards democratic norms in a society
Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the partial lockdown will not be lifted until December 20 at the earliest, and may be extended until the beginning of January unless there is an unexpected drop in infections. Additional measures will also be introduced, including requiring masks in schools and limiting private gatherings to five people from two households beginning December 1.
Uganda reports a record 484 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total cases to 18,890.
China temporarily bans travellers arriving from many countries including Belgium, France, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom due to concerns over the growing spread of COVID-19 in those countries.
undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982
House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Two swans have been killed by the disease in Pinglu County while two others appear to be infected.
Islamist militants are reported to have beheaded over 50 people in a massacre at a village in Cabo Delgado Province.
Iota becomes Hurricane Iota and is forecast to hit Central America.
It is suspected that at least twenty other people have been killed in the attack.
member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority
state-sponsored act constituting a serious violation of the laws of war
Two houses on Durham Place, Chelsea, London collapse shortly before midnight, leading to around 40 people being evacuated.
Minnesota reports a new daily record of 101 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the state's death toll to 3,476.
Pakistan reports the highest single-day total for both daily cases and deaths since mid-July, when 2,843 new cases and 47 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours. This brings the cumulative number of cases to 371,508 and the nationwide death toll to 7,603.
The Hong Kong government announces that they will limit the number of people in a gathering to two, close venues such as mahjong parlours and swimming pools and ask most civil servants to work from home for two weeks beginning December 2. Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland will also be closed.
List of prime ministers of Hungary by tenure
System of classifying tropical cyclones into five categories based on measured wind speed and used to estimate potential damage
Sierra Vista, Arizona announces that it will reinstate their mask mandate amid a rise of cases in Cochise County.
Amid deteriorating relations between the two countries, French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Turkey of adopting a "bellicose stance towards its NATO allies", and that it was essential that the "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan respects France, respects the European Union, respects its values, does not tell lies and does not utter insults". He also says Turkey's military intervention in Syria was "a surprise and aggression for NATO allies", and that Turkey has "not respected" an arms embargo on Libya.
The health ministry stated that a new, mutated strain of the coronavirus stemming from mink farms in the country is "most likely" extinct, amid fears that the new strain could compromise COVID-19 vaccines.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says that the Ethiopian military is in "full control" of Mekelle after entering the regional capital with limited resistance and are now searching for Tigrayan officials. Chief of General Staff Birhanu Jula Gelalcha says government forces have now "completely controlled Mekelle", and that 7,000 Northern Command members being held hostage by the TPLF have been freed.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Regional Municipality of Peel
Prime Minister Jean Castex announces in a televised interview on TF1 that the government would introduce a ban on the sale of all 'non-essential' items in supermarkets from November 3 as part of a lockdown measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Russia surpasses two million total COVID-19 cases after a record 23,610 new cases are reported. It also reports a record 463 new fatalities in the last 24 hours.
a verdict that can be returned by an inquest in England and Wales
Turkey reports 28,351 new cases, including 6,814 symptomatic cases. The country now has 467,730 symptomatic cases. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca states that for the first time since July, the number of asymptomatic cases will be reported. Turkey also reports a record 168 new deaths, bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,840.
The elected lower house of the Jordanian parliament
bilateral relations between Russia and Sudan
Italy reports 853 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since late-March, which brings the nationwide death toll to 51,306.
Polisario Front declares war on Morocco accusing Rabat of breaking the 1991 ceasefire.
Ontario reports 1,588 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
The number of deaths from COVID-19 in Spain surpasses 40,000.
Michigan reports 4,101 new cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record.
Philadelphia bans nearly all indoor gatherings, both public and private, between November 20 and January 1 as part of new restrictions in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin says Russian peacekeepers will be deployed.
Japan's Kagawa Prefecture will cull 850,000 chickens at two poultry farms after the country reported its first bird flu outbreak in more than two years. It will be the sixth and seventh cases of avian flu in the prefecture and the biggest culling to be done at once.
A major police operation is conducted at the headquarters of Ubisoft Montreal following reports of a hostage situation. The employees remaining in the building are safely evacuated. Later, the police tell the local media that it was a false alarm. Police sources deem the 911 call that triggered the incident a hoax.
The United States surpasses 13 million cases of COVID-19, six days after surpassing 12 million cases.
Americans head to the polls to vote for their President and Vice President. Around 100 million Americans have already voted early or by mail due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palestine reports a new single-day record of 17 deaths and 1,946 cases, bringing the nationwide totals to 87,838 cases and 740 deaths.
Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, leaves more than 50 people dead in Guatemala after causing flooding and landslides.
A hurricane warning has been issued for Nicaragua and Honduras.
heir apparent and First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Explosions are reported in the Eritrean capital Asmara amid reports of a missile attack from Tigray, Ethiopia. The Eritrean government confirms missiles were launched at the capital but said that they missed and instead landed in the countryside. The attack comes just hours after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) threatened to target Eritrea.
forgiveness of a crime and the cancellation of the relevant penalty
Israel begins testing its vaccine on humans. In the first trial, 80 volunteers will take part, and will be expanded to 960 people in December. If the two trials are successful, the third stage of the trial will occur with 30,000 volunteers in April or May. If these stages are successful, the vaccine could be ready for the general public by the end of summer 2021.
The meeting with African Union (AU) representatives Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa, comes after his announcement of a "final phase" of an offensive on the region's capital Mekelle.
Hungary surpasses 200,000 total cases of COVID-19. In addition, a record of 152 new deaths in the last 24 hours is also reported.
It will be the sixth and seventh cases of avian flu in the prefecture and the biggest culling to be done at once.
Ontario reports 1,855 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Iran announces that all government offices will close beginning tomorrow and only operate with essential staff.
political-religious armed movement in Yemen
Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announces his resignation on social media due to "health reasons". It comes two days after the chief of the Turkish Central Bank was fired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
France reported 45,422 new cases in the last 24 hours, surpassing two million total confirmed COVID-19 cases.
leader of the executive branch of the government of Pakistan
Viktor Orbán surpasses Kálmán Tisza as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Hungary after 14 years and 145 days in office.
Turkish far-right ultranationalist political foundation
South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, leading to fears of a second wave in the state.
space mission to retrieve tangible samples from an extraterrestrial location and return with them to Earth for analysis
Mourners pay respects to the former head of the Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej in Belgrade following his death due to COVID-19.
Russia resumes the vaccination of new volunteers in an trial for its flagship Sputnik V vaccine after a short pause at the end of October.
Tigray officials say Ethiopian Air Force fighter jets have bombed areas near the regional capital Mekele.
Plaintiffs aligned with President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and the GOP announces that they will drop lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia challenging ballots and attempting to block the states from certifying their election results.
Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 570 cases, according to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 39,649.
Beginning December 1, Taiwan will require almost all visitors to have negative COVID-19 tests before arriving in the country due to an increase in imported cases. The government will also increase the number of places where people must wear masks.
Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) spokesperson Sebastian Michel announces that Bolivia's President-elect Luis Arce was attacked with dynamite while he was in a meeting at the party's headquarters in La Paz. No injuries were reported.
The country now has 30,403 total cases and more than 500 total deaths, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
The Greek government announces that it will impose a nationwide overnight curfew from 9:00 p.m.
Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
island volcano in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty
Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert and several other cities, including Shusha and Martuni, using heavy artillery. A journalist in the capital told Reuters, "The air raid siren hasn't stopped all day". Reporters Without Borders calls on the United Nations and Azerbaijan to allow the evacuation of civilians, including 80 local and foreign journalists.
A helicopter carrying Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeepers crashes near Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt. Seven people are killed, including five Americans, a French national and a Czech national. One crew member, an American, survived and was medically evacuated to an Israeli hospital.
According to Save the Children, over 26,000 children have been killed in the Afghanistan war from 2005 to 2019.
arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France
The storm left at least 100 people dead in Central America.
state highway in Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Alberta reports a record 1,105 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total cases in the province to 42,797 cases.
The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021.
act of concerted defiance or disorder by a group of prisoners
In the Seoul Capital Area, health authorities announce that saunas and steam-bath rooms in bathhouses will be closed for one week.
President-elect Joe Biden wins Georgia, after the state completed its hand recount, making him the first Democrat to win the state since Bill Clinton in 1992.
President Donald Trump is refusing to concede to Biden and has vowed to challenge the results in court, alleging widespread electoral fraud.
financial crisis in many East/Southeast Asian countries starting in 1997
Officials say eight inmates were killed and 52 others injured after guards opened fire during a prison riot on Sunday in Mahara, Sri Lanka. The unrest was sparked by a surge of COVID-19 infections in Sri Lankan prisons.
The government of New Zealand announce that charges have been filed against organizations and individuals following a volcanic eruption at White Island that killed 22 people in December 2019.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi confirms the first case of COVID-19 in the country from a sailor who returned from Auckland, New Zealand. Malielegaoi said the sailor tested positive Wednesday night but that a second confirmation test from this morning was negative. He added that they were concerned that the man could be contagious, though he is in isolation.
The Bamyan Province is considered one of the safest places in Afghanistan, and this marks the first time that such an attack has occurred there.
It also will limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.
Pfizer formally ends its vaccine trial with a 95% success rate and will submit a regulatory approval "within days".
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Japan
Russia reports 21,798 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the began, thus bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 1.79 million cases.
Date: 31 January 2009 – present (13 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
Croatia reports a record 74 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 1,786.
Three policemen are killed and two others are injured after a bomb on a motorbike explodes near a police checkpoint in Herat, Herat Province.
The government says the law is "not targeting the freedom of the press".
sovereign state made up of six islands in the Pacific Ocean
A sealed copy of the 1990 Nintendo Entertainment System game Super Mario Bros. 3 sells for US$156,000 (equivalent to $163,342 in 2021), the most ever paid for a video game. It features rare alternate cover art with the word Bros. on the left instead of the center.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that the state is expected to deploy resources to Lubbock and El Paso to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
The United Nations says that war crimes might have been committed in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.
South Korea announces that from November 7, it will expand its mandatory mask policy to department stores, theme parks, spas, wedding halls and other places as part of new social distancing rules aimed at preparing for a prolonged outbreak. It also introduces a new five-tiered social distancing system, which replaces a three-level system that was designed to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic.
The Greek government announces that it will impose a nationwide overnight curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, beginning November 13. This comes as the National Public Health Organization reports a record 2,752 new cases and 43 deaths in the past 24 hours.
facility directly owned and operated by or for the military
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani vows to "respond" to Israel, whom the regime has accused of orchestrating the killing, "at the proper time."
activity to defend against or prevent terrorist actions
rapid transit system in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Portugal surpasses 200,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19.
Turkey reports a record 6,713 new cases and 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide totals to 453,535 confirmed cases and 12,511 deaths.
Italy reports a new record of 39,811 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 902,490 cases.
Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announces his resignation on social media due to "health reasons".
The supercarrier USS Nimitz is deployed to the Persian Gulf from its station in Bahrain.
PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S.
Japan reports 1,731 new confirmed cases, a new record for the third consecutive day, as many prefectures such as Osaka and Chiba report record numbers of daily cases.
The state of São Paulo imposes stricter social distancing measures with restrictions on opening hours and capacity limits for bars, restaurants and shopping malls as it attempts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
global international and intergovernmental organization
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc warns people of the seriousness of the storm.
Many mourners did not wear face masks or practice social distancing, and some kissed the glass shield that was covering the patriarch's body despite warnings from the Serbian government and epidemiologists.
Montgomery County tightens their mask mandate and restricts indoor gatherings in response to an increase in cases.
Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present)
Post-election lawsuits related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election
legal challenges to result of 2020 United States presidential election
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis.
New Jersey reports a new single-day record of 4,395 new cases, surpassing the previous record set in April during the first wave of the pandemic.
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven self-isolates after a person close to him came into contact with another individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
U.S. Army general and former U.S. National Security Advisor
The United States surpasses 12 million cases of COVID-19, just six days after surpassing 11 million cases. New cases reach record highs in recent days, with more than 200,000 cases being reported.
pandemic in North Carolina, United States
Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell issues an apology to the Afghan people and promises significant reform.
sovereign state in North Africa and Asia
Date: 1 August 2014 – 9 November 2022 (8 years, 5 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has tested positive, only days after being released from prison.
head of state and head of government of the Republic of Cyprus
armed conflict between Morocco and self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Polisario Front
Date: 9 December 2017 – present (5 years, 2 months and 4 days)
local time between November 28 and December 17 as part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Tony Evers issues a new public health order that requires people aged five or older to wear a face mask when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit. The mandate is effective immediately and will expire after 60 days.
Four civilians are killed and 22 others injured after a gunman opens fire in six locations in the streets of Vienna, Austria, near the central Schwedenplatz square.
European organisation dedicated to space exploration
Pakistan reports 1,808 new infections in the last 24 hours, the highest since July 30, raising its nationwide total to 349,992 cases, according to data from the National Command and Operation Centre.
Colombian president Iván Duque Márquez announces a ban on commercial and subsistence fishing of all shark species within Colombian territorial waters.
Iran imposes tougher restrictions in Tehran and other cities as the country battles a third wave of COVID-19.
Maryland is expected to send state troopers to enforce restrictions in the state for Thanksgiving.
The Egyptian Football Association announces that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before Egypt's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Togo.
municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Protests continue in several U.S. cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis. Several clashes with police result in arrests.
Ohio surpasses 400,000 cases of COVID-19.
Reactions to the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests
The attacker is a woman with ties to jihadist terrorism.
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen test positive for COVID-19 and will cancel their trip to Niamey, Niger to attend the 47th OIC meeting of Foreign Ministers.
staple grain of Oryza and Zizania species
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that public elementary schools will resume in-person classes tomorrow and will require students to have testing consent forms in order to return. Additionally, District 75 schools that cater to students with disabilities will reopen on December 10.
Poland reports a record 445 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll since the pandemic began to 7,287 deaths.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation
first-level political and administrative division of Spain
Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19.
Following a two-year trial, former Nduma Defense of Congo militia leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka is sentenced to life imprisonment for "murder, rape, sexual slavery and enlisting children under 15 years old" by a military court. The Nduma Defence of Congo (NDC), while under Sheka's command, allegedly raped nearly 400 people in 13 villages between July 30 and August 2, 2010.
This is the first time ever that Taiwan shuts down a television news channel.
Delhi reports a record 7,178 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing its cumulative case total to 423,381.
An LP gas truck explodes on Federal Highway 15D in Nayarit, Mexico, killing at least 14 people.
Belarusian politician, educator, and pro-democracy activist
Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel. The Indian Army says it foiled an "infiltration attempt from Pakistan" in northern Kashmir whereas the Pakistan Army claims it responded to "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing" from India.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front forces claim that they have destroyed an Ethiopian National Defense Force division. The Ethiopian government denies this and claims that many Tigrayan fighters are surrendering as the 72-hour ultimatum previously issued by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is approaching its end and a military build-up is growing around the region's capital, Mekelle.
New Jersey surpasses 300,000 cases after reporting a new daily record of 4,679 cases.
Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini tests positive for COVID-19.
Preliminary results see Georgia's ruling party Georgian Dream winning the country's latest parliamentary election.
Kamala Harris will become the first female Vice President of the United States.
The Philippines records 987 new infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day record since July 14, bringing the total to 388,137.
At least 19 people are killed in Uganda during protests triggered by the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine.
American professor of pediatrics and psychiatry; United States Assistant Secretary for Health, 2021–
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations sign the world's largest free-trade agreement in Vietnam.
Under the new rules, social contact is discouraged and a maximum of ten people from no more than two households will be allowed to gather inside.
France reports 854 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, which is the highest number since April 15, with more than half coming from nursing homes.
A train on the Rotterdam Metro crashed through the buffer stop at De Akkers metro station in the city of Spijkenisse in the Netherlands.
South Korea reports an outbreak of pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza at a farm in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, killing over 19,000 ducks.
COVID-19 pandemic in a state of Malaysia
He was forced out of the country last year following unrest over his decision to run for a third term.
municipality of the Philippines in the province of Isabela
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange the bodies of at least 200 people killed in clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Japan surpasses 2,000 total COVID-19 deaths.
Early results show Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy winning an absolute majority in the country's latest general election.
All schools, non-essential services and shops will be closed, and people will be told not to meet anyone from outside their household as the number of cases continues to rise.
The number of confirmed worldwide COVID-19 cases surpasses 50 million. The United States remains the country with the most confirmed cases, accounting for 20% of all cases worldwide.
Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum company
Incumbent President Donald Trump declares victory despite not reaching the required 270 electoral votes needed to win.
Two people are wounded after being stabbed at a store in Lugano, Switzerland. The attacker is a woman with ties to jihadist terrorism. The incident is being investigated as a terror attack.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until December 4. The city also will close streets into Ironbound District to non-residents at 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. EST in the zip code 07105 on Friday and Saturday to enforce an existing curfew.
The main defendant in the trial of the mass shooting in January 2015 at the Charlie Hebdo headquarters tests positive for COVID-19.
A major search and rescue operation is underway following a collapse at a gold mine in Bindura, Zimbabwe. Around 30 miners remain unaccounted for since the collapse, while six men have emerged alive from the mine.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces that beginning December 1, the country will move to Level 3 restrictions with some modifications.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 30,000 for the first time.
The United Kingdom reports 50,385 total COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, becoming the first country in Europe to surpass 50,000 deaths.
The Pentagon announces a partial withdrawal of 2,000 more U.S. troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. The withdrawal will reduce the number of U.S. military personnel stationed in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500.
The positivity rate also reaches 2.65 percent.
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–present)
Pakistan reports 1,502 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July 30, pushing the cumulative infections total to 341,753 cases.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in the United States
Poland reports a record 27,143 new infections and 367 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 466,679 cases and 6,842 deaths, respectively.
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
North Carolina reports 3,119 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, as the positivity rate rises to 7.9%.
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
List of female American football players
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces that a curfew will be implemented between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m local time and orders restaurants and bars to close. Meanwhile, the curfew also prohibits gatherings of more than ten people, reintroduces online learning for high schools and universities, and sports events will be held only behind closed doors. The measures, which last for an initial 30 days, will be voted on in the National Assembly tomorrow and come into force on November 11.
Kahairi Saadallah pleads guilty to three murders and three attempted murders.
Norwegian government agency responsible for safe food and drinking water
Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Governor Jared Polis and his husband Marlon Reis test positive for COVID-19 and enter quarantine at their home.
local time beginning November 9, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Poland reports a record of 603 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 11,451.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announces that a "travel bubble" between Singapore and Hong Kong will begin on November 22 with 200 passengers per day. Passengers on these flights will not be subjected to a two-week quarantine.
maritime warfare branch of Russia's military
states of emergency and regimes of exception decreed by COVID-19
Date: 15 March 2020 – 5 December 2022 (2 years, 8 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
The European Union files antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the company of abusing its position as the top online retailer in France and Germany by using data from sellers to determine what offers to make and what products to launch for their own branded goods.
The government extends the suspension of most scheduled international flights until December 31.
The European Union files antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the company of abusing its position as the top online retailer in France and Germany by using data from sellers to determine what offers to make and what products to launch for their own branded goods. The antitrust commission also opens a second investigation into similar charges against Amazon.
Iran reports a record 13,421 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 801,894 cases.
set of ideologies holding that Islam should guide social and political as well as personal life
the practice and process of applying Islamic doctrine to personal life and society
Greece reports 3,316 new cases and 50 deaths over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, taking the nationwide totals to 66,637 cases and 959 deaths.
President Rodrigo Duterte agrees to provide an advance payment to pharmaceutical companies developing a COVID-19 vaccine in order to secure millions of vaccines.
In addition, a record 25,179 recoveries are reported, outnumbering new cases for the first time since September 16.
Incumbent president Donald Trump admits in a Twitter post that Joe Biden won the election. He follows up with a later tweet reaffirming his refusal to concede the election.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reports 313 new cases in South Korea in the past 24 hours, surpassing 300 for the first time. It is also the highest single-day figure since August 29, taking the nationwide total to 29,311 cases.
younger brother and heir presumptive of Emperor Naruhito of Japan
Interstate 395 (Virginia–District of Columbia)
more northern, and smaller, of the two main islands of New Zealand
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers Eddie Chu, Raymond Chan Chi-chuen, Wu Chi-wai, Andrew Wan, Helena Wong, Fernando Cheung and Kwok Wing-kin are arrested for "scuffles with pro-Beijing legislators" last May.
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
American multinational technology company
A roadside double bombing at a market in the city of Bamyan kills 17 people and wounds another 50.
U.S. government organization responsible for national and international counterterrorism efforts
Seven people are killed and ten others injured by a suicide bomber in an ice cream parlor in Mogadishu.
Unlike the first lockdown, schools and universities will remain open.
64th long-duration human stay aboard the International Space Station
Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the partial lockdown will not be lifted until December 20 at the earliest, and may be extended until the beginning of January unless there is an unexpected drop in infections.
Russia reports a record 21,983 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.88 million cases.
Philippines–United States Visiting Forces Agreement
bilateral agreement between the Philippines and the United States
Australia records no new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since June 9, according to Health Minister Greg Hunt.
Governor Gavin Newsom orders a curfew (limited stay-at-home order) for all 41 counties in the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening system; these counties include more than 90% of the state population. The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST beginning November 21.
Prince and Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa dies at the age of 84 after holding the office since 1970.
French military airstrikes kill over 50 al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Mali.
Meanwhile, the death toll surpasses 6,000.
This comes as the world's largest surgical glove maker sees an increase in infections among factory workers.
Later, the police tell the local media that it was a false alarm.
Protesters took to the streets for a second night in a row as the presidential election inched closer to results.
China's Agriculture Ministry reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in wild swans in Shanxi province.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says that the state is preparing to announce new steps to combat the spread of COVID-19.
ground warfare branch of Turkey's military
application of science and technology to predict the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces a 10:00 p.m. EST curfew for bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state from November 13 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
first day of the year according to some calendar (e.g., January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar)
Franklin County, Ohio is elevated to the state's purple-level amid COVID-19 concerns, becoming the first county in the state to do so.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company
military conflict in the Arabian Peninsula
Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor services. In addition, indoor social gatherings are prohibited. The new restrictions will take effect on November 17 at 12:01 a.m. PST and remain in effect for four weeks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is hospitalized after he contracted COVID-19 earlier this week.
The earthquake is currently the deadliest this year.
Jordan reports a record 6,454 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 155,993 cases.
The government extends the suspension of most scheduled international flights until December 31. However, the restrictions do not apply to International all-cargo flights, Vande Bharat Mission flights, some international flights for which India has travel bubble agreements with other countries, and other flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Prime Minister Zoran Tegeltija tests positive for COVID-19.
capital and most populous city of France
Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor services.
Thailand bans pornography website Pornhub and 190 other websites depicting pornographic material and gambling, which are illegal under Thai law.
Poland reports a record 674 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,988.
Ontario reports 35 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for the second wave of the pandemic and bringing the province's death toll to 3,554.
Wisconsin reports a record 92 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 2,741. In addition, a record 318 hospitalizations are also reported.
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches a three-month high of 343 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 29,654 cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Russia reports a record 442 new fatalities and 22,055 recoveries over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 33,931 and nationwide recoveries to 1.47 million.
Human rights in the United Arab Emirates
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India
Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced.
legal process through which people or other entities who cannot repay debts to creditors may seek relief from some or all of their debts
The number of cases in Canada exceeds 360,000.
informal diplomatic relationship between the United States and Iran
Hurricane Eta restrengthens into a category 1 hurricane as it reaches the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Date: 9 August 2020 – 11 December 2021 (1 year, 4 months, 2 days)
The Falkland Islands are declared land mine-free, 38 years after the end of the war.
Greece reports 35 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, pushing the nationwide death toll to 734.
The number of new confirmed cases in Japan surges to a record high of 1,651 cases in the last 24 hours as Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura warned of more stringent measures if the number of cases continues to rise.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announces he has signed a deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war by Tuesday morning.
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin announce an agreement to curb illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel. As part of the measures, costing the UK an additional 31.4 million euro, French border patrol officers will double their patrols on French beaches beginning next week, while enhancing surveillance, including increasing the use of drones to detect migrant boats.
Process of ending the War in Afghanistan
Singapore reports its first community case in more than two weeks.
New Mexico begins its two-week lockdown announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on November 13 in an attempt to curb COVID-19 infections.
American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church (born 1947)
Russia surpasses two million total COVID-19 cases after a record 23,610 new cases are reported.
United States and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange the bodies of at least 200 people killed in clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh. The exchange was overseen by Russian peacekeepers, according to the Red Cross.
federally recognized Indian tribe of the United States
Other members of the Michigan Republicans, including high-ranking members of the Michigan House, criticize the resolution.
U.S. Attorney David Anderson confirms that United States seized US$1 billion worth of bitcoin from an account tied to the former darknet market Silk Road earlier this week.
The government announces that Hong Kong will close some entertainment venues such as bars, nightclubs and bathhouses from November 26 to December 2.
Indonesian Islamist militant organization
Ontario reports a new single-day record of 1,581 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 92,761.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Russia
Voters in Burkina Faso head to the polls in an election marred by a dramatic surge of terrorist attacks within the recent years. Incumbent President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of the People's Movement for Progress seeks another term while he is challenged by two main opponents, Zéphirin Diabré of the Union for Progress and Reform and Eddie Komboïgo of the Congress for Democracy and Progress.
Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,480 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 139,643.
She also appoints the first gender-balanced cabinet in the country's history.
business enterprise that provides lodging in a single building paid on a short-term basis
collegiate rules version of American/Canadian football, played by colleges and universities
series of demonstrations sparked after the removal of President Martín Vizcarra
lunar phase: completely illuminated disc
"Baby Shark Dance", produced by Pinkfong, surpasses "Despacito" as the most-viewed video on YouTube.
The city of Nuoro, on the island of Sardinia, Italy, is affected by flooding and subsequent mudflows caused by heavy rains, killing at least three people.
Italy registers a record 34,505 new cases over the past 24 hours, pushing the cumulative case total to 824,879. In addition, the country reports 445 deaths, the highest number in a single day since May 2 and pushing the death toll to 40,192, becoming the sixth country to register more than 40,000 deaths.
Police, acting on a tip, investigate an alleged plot by a group to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, where votes are being counted in the city. Two men have been taken into custody, and a weapon has been recovered.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed abruptly sacks and replaces the Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian military General Adem Mohammed, Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew and the head of intelligence Demelash Gebremichael.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lift on restrictions of the 25-kilometre (16 mi) travel limit in Melbourne and the "ring of steel" separating the city from Regional Victoria from 11:59 p.m AEDT tonight. He also announces that gyms, theatres and cinemas will reopen tomorrow, and more people will be allowed in hospitality and religious venues. It is also the first time that all of Victoria has been on the same restriction level since late June.
Singapore and Hong Kong postpone their air travel bubble agreement for two weeks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, which reported 43 new cases in the past 24 hours.
trade restrictions levied by the United States government
Pfizer and BioNTech apply for an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for their vaccine. If the application is approved, the vaccine will likely be limited and rolled out in phases.
New York reports more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since April, when the state registers 5,401 cases. The positivity rate also reaches 2.65 percent.
In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000.
South Korea begins to fine people and operators who fail to wear masks in public. Under the new rules, people caught without masks in public venues face fines of up to 100,000 won (US$90), while the operators of those places face fines of up to three million won (US$2,700).
chief executive of Chicago, Illinois, third-largest city in the United States
Italian mountainous semi-autonomous region in the North-West
official currency of Australia; also officially used in Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu
Second impeachment process against Martín Vizcarra
French administrative justice institution and legal counsel to the government
Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
Italy surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country in the European Union to surpass that milestone.
The interior ministry did not provide details of the crimes of those executed but stated they were all convicted under a 2005 counter-terrorism law.
first minister of the government of Ontario
The Ethiopian National Defense Force declares it is "at war" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which controls the northern Tigray Region. TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael says fighting with federal troops is taking place in western Tigray.
use of a drug with the primary intention to alter the state of consciousness
Russia reports a record 24,822 new cases and 467 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of cases to 2,064,748 and the death toll to 35,778.
Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases. This number is likely inflated because of a two-day backlog from multiple labs.
Malaysia reports a single-day record of 2,348 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 46,501.
Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia tests positive for COVID-19.
Brazilian politician and 38th President of Brazil
public health emergency of international concern
Voters in Puerto Rico vote on whether they wish to be a state or not. If voters decide on statehood, the territory could work to join the union and fully become incorporated into the United States.
Victoria eases restrictions, allowing larger public and private gatherings, larger capacity quotas for businesses, and relaxing of the mask mandate so that masks will only be required in settings where social distancing is impractical. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton states that he is confident there will be no community transmission in the state.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows tests positive for COVID-19. Four other White House aides and a Trump campaign staffer have also tested positive.
education via communication technology with little or no face-to-face teaching
Moderna announces that they will seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration and European regulators such as the European Medicines Agency for their potential vaccine after it showed a 94% effectiveness.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict could grow into a wider war. Amhara Region authorities report that the "illegal" TPLF group "launched a rocket attack around 1:40 am" but that the attack caused no damage.
Minnesota reports 7,228 new cases, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 201,795.
The government signs a deal with Moderna to secure an additional two million doses of its vaccine candidate, bringing the total to seven million doses for the country.
Brazil surpasses six million total confirmed cases of COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after India and the United States.
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea
aircraft configured specifically to transport cargo
President Joko Widodo states that the country has sought emergency authorization to start a mass vaccination programme by the end of the year using CoronaVac and the Sinopharm vaccine. He also said that health workers, military and police will be the first to receive the vaccine.
President of Peru Martín Vizcarra is impeached by the Congress of Peru. Manuel Merino replaces him as interim president.
Civilian casualties in the war in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
generally refers to an army or other fighting force that is composed of non-professional fighters
French republic in Northern Italy between 1802 and 1805
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a two-week national lockdown effective November 17. All schools, non-essential services and shops will be closed, and people will be told not to meet anyone from outside their household as the number of cases continues to rise.
country in Central and Southeastern Europe
Turkey reports a record 185 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,558. Meanwhile, the total number of recoveries surpasses 400,000.
The United States Department of Justice announces that criminal charges will be brought against 700 gang members in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras for human trafficking.
local time beginning tomorrow as part of a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte announces additional restrictions, closing theatres, cinemas, museums and zoos for two weeks beginning at 10:00 p.m. local time tomorrow. He also advises people to stay at home and only go outside if necessary. In addition, the maximum amount of people who can meet outside is reduced from four to two.
Michigan affiliate of the Republican Party
56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021
Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state. Indoor and outdoor gatherings will have a 10-person limit, bars and restaurants will close indoor dining service at 10 p.m. CST, and indoor capacity will be reduced to 50% of people.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan announces that Gilgit-Baltistan has been granted "provisional provincial status" to mark the territory's independence day.
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic declares war on Morocco, formally ending a 29-year truce.
As part of the measures, costing the UK an additional 31.4 million euro, French border patrol officers will double their patrols on French beaches beginning next week, while enhancing surveillance, including increasing the use of drones to detect migrant boats.
Nationwide, 4,981 new cases are reported in Canada in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record.
Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that Portugal will impose a localized nighttime curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., in 121 municipalities across the country, affecting 70% of the population, beginning tomorrow. People will also be prevented from leaving their homes between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
buildings equipped with swimming pools and other facilities for bathing and swimming, traditionally the primary hygienic facility in a city or town
Pennsylvania reports a new single-day record of 6,339 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 281,852.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues a new public health order that will no longer require Utahns to limit social gatherings to only people in their households on Thanksgiving, even as the state reports a record 3,968 new cases in the last 24 hours.
principal executive body of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Syrian politician, foreign minister (1941-2020)
State-affiliated TV reports that Ethiopian Armed Forces have seized Humera Airport in the Tigray Region. Hundreds have been killed since the intervention broke out last week as the African Union calls for an immediate end to the conflict. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered airstrikes and an offensive after an alleged attack on a federal military base by forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Ukraine reports a record 12,524 new confirmed cases, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 525,176 cases.
Pakistan reports 3,009 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since July and bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 382,892.
He follows up with a later tweet reaffirming his refusal to concede the election.
political elections for public offices in Malaysia
The United States, Japan, India and Australia begin the Malabar naval exercise, in what is seen as a push to counter China's military and economic power in the region. Meanwhile, China has accused the United States of having a "cold war mentality" and "ideological prejudice".
Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland will also be closed.
Italy reports 353 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest number of fatalities since May.
president of the United States from 2017 to 2021
search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger
Lieutenant of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
The number of patients who recovered from COVID-19 in Indonesia exceeds 400,000.
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Denmark)
Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which injured eight people. The shooting followed an altercation between two groups, according to police.
Asylum Secretary Sammy Mahdi said the group is a "serious threat to public order".
Several people are arrested, including a 15-year-old boy, in connection with Friday's mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which injured eight people.
Cypriot politician, 7th and current President of Cyprus
It is the state's highest single-day total since April 24 when more than 10,000 cases were reported.
Also, indoor sports facilities must close at 9:00 p.m..
Attorney General Dolores Delgado tests positive for COVID-19.
US government public–private partnership to facilitate development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics
2020–2021 protests against Benjamin Netanyahu
vehicle whose powertrain uses multiple power sources
Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
current long-term trend for global sea levels to rise mainly in response to climate change
It features rare alternate cover art with the word Bros.
people without work and actively seeking work
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Latvia
She said the package includes 9 billion rupees ($121 million) for development of a vaccine by the government’s biotechnology department.
Michigan surpasses 8,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19.
indirect conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Elon Musk surpasses Bill Gates to become the second-richest person in the world, behind Jeff Bezos.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reports 313 new cases in South Korea in the past 24 hours, surpassing 300 for the first time.
British Conservative party politician (born 1972)
Fra' Marco Luzzago is elected the new Lieutenant of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The Order also postpones election for Grand Master.
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 2,188 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 58,847.
head of the Ethiopian National Defense Force
The number of daily confirmed cases in Germany hits a new record of 23,399 over the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 642,488.
The United Kingdom reports 598 new fatalities, the highest single-day total since May.
Former President of Kosovo and Kosovo Liberation Army spokesman Jakup Krasniqi is transferred to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the The Hague to face trial on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Kosovo War.
local time for all restaurants and cafés.
Ohio reports a record 8,808 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 335,423.
If the application is approved, the vaccine will likely be limited and rolled out in phases.
public elective office; head of state and head of government of Bolivia
Illinois reports 6,190 cases, the lowest in the state since October 28.
United States Space Force Base located in Santa Barbara County, California
Western neologism to describe armed Islamic movements
Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Front-line healthcare workers in the UAE are also getting the shot as part of emergency use authorization.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issues an ultimatum to the leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front, giving the group 72 hours to surrender before federal forces begin a ground offensive to capture the region's capital Mekelle. The Ethiopian military says Mekelle will be "encircled" and "shown no mercy".
Armed Security Corps of the Czech Republic
A lawsuit is filed against the Chicago Police Department, accusing them of brutally attacking and falsely arresting protesters during demonstrations against the killing of George Floyd.
law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Bangladesh)
position in the Government of Bangladesh
executive of the devolved Northern Ireland Assembly
President Emmanuel Macron announces that the country will began to ease its strict lockdown measures beginning November 28, allowing shops to reopen with strict hygiene measures.
Belarus reports 1,691 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record, bringing the total number of cases to 133,324.
local time, casinos will be closed, and high school and indoor youth sports will be suspended.
Turkey reports a new record of 5,532 new cases in the last 24 hours, surpassing the previous record set in April. The country now has 440,805 total confirmed cases since the pandemic began as a curfew takes effect.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits South Sudan, making him the first President of Egypt to do so.
Italy reports a new record of 39,811 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 902,490 cases. Lombardy remained the hardest hit region, reporting 11,489 new cases.
The European Union announces that it will sign a contract to receive 160 million vaccine doses from Moderna.
COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Bosnia and Herzegovina
arrangement where two people who are not married live together in an intimate relationship
Russian President Vladimir Putin tells G20 leaders that his country is ready to provide their Sputnik V vaccine to other countries who need it.
Ontario reports 1,589 new cases, a new single-day record.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front forces claim that they have destroyed an Ethiopian National Defense Force division.
unincorporated territory of the United States of America
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks sweep the Yomiuri Giants to win the Japan Series.
2020 United States presidential election
American online social media and social networking service
The incident is being investigated as a terror attack.
department of the government of New York City
Alberta reports 1,733 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
The city also will close streets into Ironbound District to non-residents at 8:00 p.m.
Turkey reports a record 177 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,191. The country also reports 29,845 cases, including 6,592 symptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included.
maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces
Most of the victims died inside their vehicles.
England enters a four-week lockdown, with all non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants, hospitality venues, places of worship, and leisure facilities closing until at least December 2.
In addition, the number of active cases in the province reaches 10,655, the highest number since the pandemic began in March.
The President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi resigns to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague.
head of state and of government of Turkey
The United Arab Emirates overhauls its legal system to loosen restrictions on alcohol consumption, permit cohabitation, and criminalize honor killings, among other changes.
In a televised address, Ahmed accuses Tigray's regional leaders of "preparing for war" against the federal government since 2018, saying the group had siphoned federal development funds to buy weapons and train militias.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announces that the government will lift the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Kedah, Melaka, Terengganu and Johor tomorrow but will place Kelantan under the CMCO until December 6. He also announces that foreign workers in some regions will have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 swab tests.
ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Malaysia)
New Jersey reports 4,540 new cases over the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.
France registers a record of 60,486 new cases over the past 24 hours. The record number of new cases pushes the nationwide total to 1.66 million, the fifth-highest in the world.
Belgium expels five far-right Danish activists associated with Rasmus Paludan, ahead of a planned Quran burning event in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels.
deportation and resettlement campaign of the Ottoman Empire's Armenian population with mass murder
If health conditions in the country continue to improve, France will lift its lockdown on December 15, allowing cinemas, theatres, and museums to reopen.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is symptom-free but will quarantine at his home for ten days.
Citizens of Jordan cast their votes in a general election after the country's House of Representatives was dissolved in September. The election takes place during a rapid surge of new COVID-19 infections.
The Pentagon announces a partial withdrawal of 2,000 more U.S. troops from Afghanistan by mid-January.
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine recommends the owners of three mink farms in Ireland to cull their mink to halt the potential spread of a mutated form of the coronavirus.
The city of Geneva, Switzerland, sets its minimum wage to CHF23 (US$25) per hour per the results of a September referendum, becoming the highest in the world.
head of the state and government of California
In a nonbinding resolution, 52% of Puerto Ricans vote to make the island into a U.S. state.
Lebanese engineer, academic and minister of higher education
Drugmaker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to three criminal charges and acknowledges their role in the opioid epidemic that has contributed to an increase in deaths over the past two decades.
commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France
respiratory syndrome and infectious disease in humans, caused by SARS coronavirus 2
Russia reports a new single-day record of 25,173 cases, bringing the nationwide total since the beginning of the pandemic to 2.11 million cases.
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historic sovereign kingdom on the British Isles from the 9th century and up to 1707
largest city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
wife of Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
Police sources deem the 911 call that triggered the incident a hoax.
President Nicos Anastasiades announce a curfew from 11:00 p.m.
TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael says his forces will never surrender and calls on all Tigrayans, including children, to mobilize and take up arms.
Islamist organization in Afghanistan (founded 1994)
A royal commission of inquiry formally presents its report on the March 2019 mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, to the government.
metro station in Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Michigan reports 5,710 new cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record.
This comes as the National Public Health Organization reports a record 2,752 new cases and 43 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announces that establishments that serve alcohol and karaoke parlors in the capital will be asked to close at 10:00 p.m. local time between November 28 and December 17 as part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide ¥400,000 in financial compensation to each business that complies with the voluntary request.
Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation host a virtual summit in Malaysia to seek ways to revive their economies. U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the event for the first time since 2017.
Additional measures will also be introduced, including requiring masks in schools and limiting private gatherings to five people from two households beginning December 1.
military forces of the Russian Federation
Two-thirds of mayoral candidates openly supported by Bolsonaro are defeated in the first round of elections, including São Paulo candidate Celso Russomanno.
One crew member, an American, survived and was medically evacuated to an Israeli hospital.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches a surprise attack on the Northern Command of the federal army of Ethiopia, resulting in multiple casualties and the capture of 5 federal military bases in Tigray Region including the Northern Command headquarters.
1947–1991 tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies
Mayor Bill de Blasio stated that public schools across New York City will temporarily close after the 7-day average positivity rate reaches 3%.
Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essential trips outside the home between 10:00 p.m.
Fifty-one militants also died during the attack.
Fra' Marco Luzzago is elected the new Lieutenant of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
coast of American states that are on the Gulf of Mexico
A record 185,759 new cases are reported in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University.
viral vector vaccine for prevention of COVID-19
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Vanuatu
5th First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also signs a decree that would impose a nationwide curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time beginning tomorrow. Under new nationwide restrictions, museums will be closed and shopping centers will close on the weekend.
Under Canadian law, his lawyers will have to prove that he has a mental illness that kept him from understanding either what he was doing, or that what he was doing was wrong.
The restrictions will take effect on Thursday.
New York reports more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since April, when the state registers 5,401 cases.
Madrid will close its borders with other regions between December 4 and 14 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 over the December holiday week.
Rajasthan reports 3,260 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and bringing the total confirmed cases in the state to 243,936.
Date: 16 January 2012 – present (11 years, 1 week and 4 days)
Hong Kong political faction in favour of the Chinese Communist Party
Federal forces say that they have seized the town of Wukro in Ethiopia's Tigray Region as they advance on the region's capital Mekelle. Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) leader Debretsion Gebremichael confirms that government forces had started an operation to capture Mekelle, saying his forces are "ready to die in defence of our right to administer our region".
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) begins to introduce saliva tests to detect active COVID-19 infections in children between the ages of 3 and 16 in all DHA facilities and DHA-run screening centers across Dubai. These tests are more than 90% accurate, making them a viable alternative to nasal swab tests which are uncomfortable and harder to use to test children.
The other defendants will be tested, prompting the judge to suspend court for several days.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that gyms, bars, and non-essential shops across England will be allowed to reopen when the lockdown ends on December 2.
Russia reports a record 456 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 34,387. In addition, a record 25,179 recoveries are reported, outnumbering new cases for the first time since September 16.
The TPLF launched missiles at Gondar Airport and Bahir Dar Airport in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. A spokesman for the TPLF says, "As long as the attacks on the people of Tigray do not stop, the attacks will intensify".
The Eritrean government confirms missiles were launched at the capital but said that they missed and instead landed in the countryside.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Minnesota
continent on the Earth's northern and southern hemispheres
United States Government agency dedicated to civil aviation matters
political party of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Insurgency in the Maghreb (2002–present)
If these stages are successful, the vaccine could be ready for the general public by the end of summer 2021.
Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases.
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea dismisses a legal challenge against the election of Prime Minister James Marape.
Date: 22 February 2020 – 24 November 2022
national responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
warship primarily designed to carry, support, launch, and recover naval aircraft at sea
A Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter is shot down by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces over Armenia, near the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Premier Jason Kenney announces that the province will ban indoor gatherings, suspend classes for students, and reduce retail store capacities to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Americans of ancestry from black ethnic groups of Africa
The Northern Ireland Executive agrees to implement a two-week tougher lockdown beginning November 27. All non-essential retail, close contact services, places of worship and cafés will close after being allowed to reopen tomorrow.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches rockets at Bahir Dar, capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region, raising fears that the conflict could grow into a wider war.
street and terrace of houses in Chelsea, London, England, UK
Protesters gather at the Beit Aghion residence in Jerusalem to call for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and also while he is on trial for corruption.
Japan reports a record of more than 2,500 new cases, according to official figures released by the government. It is the fourth time that Japan has reported a record number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
The United States becomes the first country in the world to surpass ten million cumulative COVID-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
wagers on outcomes and events during sporting events
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
Acting Health Minister Hamad Hassan announces that the country will gradually ease restrictions beginning tomorrow in a bid to relieve its struggling economy during Christmas and New Year festivities.
Alberta reports 919 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Thirty-two civilians are killed during an attack by an armed group against the Amhara ethnic group in Welega Province, Ethiopia. It is suspected that at least twenty other people have been killed in the attack.
Iran announces that all government offices will close beginning tomorrow and only operate with essential staff. This comes as the country reports a record 14,051 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 922,397.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz imposes several new restrictions on businesses and indoor gatherings in response to a surge in new cases. It begins on November 20 and lasts for four weeks.
Rose Addo becomes the first passenger to take part in a new COVID-19 screening pilot program which landed at Calgary International Airport.
A car bombing at an Afghan Public Protection Force compound in Ghazni Province kills at least 30 Afghan National Army personnel and injures 24 others.
It is also the highest single-day figure since August 29, taking the nationwide total to 29,311 cases.
The first batch of one million doses of Sinopharm's vaccine arrives in Casablanca, Morocco.
announces the government's decision to suspend the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States for at least another six months.
Malaysia reports a record 12 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll from the virus to 263.
Both the military and police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen.
Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies.
Guyana's Foreign Minister Hugh Todd says his country will "support the efforts of the United Nations to achieve a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution".
AstraZeneca and University of Oxford's vaccine showed 90% efficacy when it was given to 2,741 people as a half-dose followed by a full dose and 62% efficacy when two full doses were given to 8,895 people.
entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night
The TPLF report the deaths of nine civilians during the military assault on Adigrat.
day for the general elections of public officials in the US
Ontario reports 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 82,825. It is the largest single-day increase in cases since the pandemic began.
process by which electors can vote prior to the scheduled election day
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
The second round of parliamentary elections is held in Georgia. After the first round in late October caused controversy, the political opposition called to boycott the run-off votes, leaving the candidates of the ruling Georgian Dream to run uncontested.
SpaceX successfully launches the European Space Agency's satellite altimeter Copernicus Sentinel-6 from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The United States officially withdraws from the Paris Agreement.
A Belarusian human rights group says that over 500 people have been arrested during protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports
Wisconsin reports 7,777 new cases, a new single-day record. The state also surpasses 300,000 total confirmed cases.
tropical sea of the Atlantic Ocean, located east of Central America, south of the Greater Antilles and north of South America
The British government confirms that a case of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza has been found at a turkey farm in North Yorkshire, England. All 10,500 birds at the farm will be culled in order to limit the spread of the disease, according to Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.
Turkey reports a record 7,381 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 460,916 cases.
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Denver is expected to implement a curfew for residents and nonexempt businesses as an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Pakistan reports 2,443 new confirmed cases, the highest single-day total in four months, bringing the total number of cases to 356,904.
England enters a four-week lockdown, with all non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants, hospitality venues, places of worship, and leisure facilities closing until at least December 2. All indoor cross-household mixing is banned, and people can only meet one person from another household outside. Unlike the first lockdown, schools and universities will remain open.
Maia Sandu wins the first election round of Moldova's latest presidential election by gaining around 36% of the votes.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)
Indian governmental regulatory body for civil aviation
Japan reports a record 2,388 new cases, according to official figures. It comes as the country is on "maximum alert" and many prefectures such as Osaka, Aichi, and Hokkaido report record numbers of new cases.
Poland surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 after a record 548 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours.
Paris bans delivery and takeaway services for prepared food and alcohol between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time starting tomorrow in an attempt to stem the worsening spread of COVID-19.
After a first round in October, voters in Egypt head once again to the polls to elect their members of parliament.
The United States imposes sanctions against the Mostazafan Foundation, a foundation controlled by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, over alleged human rights abuses.
Australian-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert is freed by Iran in an apparent prisoner exchange with Australia for three Iranians. Moore-Gilbert had been arrested for espionage. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls her release a "miracle".
South African pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare announces that they have made a deal with Johnson & Johnson to manufacture their COVID-19 vaccine candidate if approved in South Africa and internationally.
Poland's local veterinary authorities states that they will cull 930,000 hens in a farm in western Poland due to an H5N8 bird flu outbreak in the village of Wroniawy which was discovered yesterday.
The outcome of the 2020 United States presidential election is still undetermined.
A bomb explodes at a Remembrance Day ceremony attended by foreign diplomats in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several people are wounded.
Canada surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19.
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Manuel Merino replaces him as interim president.
Greece extends the nationwide lockdown until December 7 as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that the state will relax restrictions on outdoor dining. However, she also said that several restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine is available.
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The number of daily confirmed cases in Iran rises by a record 13,843 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 894,385.
President Donald Trump announces via Twitter a pardon of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.
The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane.
October 2020 diagnosis of Donald Trump and associates
Norwegian Air Shuttle files for bankruptcy protection in Ireland for two subsidiaries: Norwegian Air International and Arctic Aviation Assets as part of a restructuring of the business due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
formally combined military forces of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan from 1997–2001
type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse without consent
The number of daily cases in Germany hits a new record of 21,506 over the last 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute.
Hungary reports 3,989 new infections and 89 deaths in the past 24 hours, its single-day record on both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, bringing the nationwide totals to 86,769 cases and 1,973 deaths respectively.
Central Java reports the highest number of new cases, with 1,362 new cases.
The number of hospitalized patients in France reaches an all-time high of 33,497.
principal law enforcement agency of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States
bilateral relations between Afghanistan and United States
Guyana withdraws its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) following the military clashes in Guerguerat.
The country also reports 29,132 cases, including 6,876 symptomatic cases, also a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included.
legal system has its foundation in the English common law system, inherited from being a former colony of the United Kingdom
Victoria reports zero active cases for the first time since February.
In addition, 4,750 people are hospitalized, the first time the state has seen such numbers since August.
2020 pandemic in Michigan, United States
Russia reports a record 507 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,358.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Belarus
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects talks with the leadership of the Tigray People's Liberation Front but says he is willing to talk to representatives "operating legally". The meeting with African Union (AU) representatives Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa, comes after his announcement of a "final phase" of an offensive on the region's capital Mekelle.
The number of people who hospitalised due to COVID-19 in the United States reaches 65,368, a new record for second day a row.
head of municipal government such as a town or city
park in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
component of the U.S. Army and military of the state of Indiana
United States Federal Law Enforcement Agency
diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union
Six rice farmers are killed by gunmen in the village of Farabougou, Mali, bringing the death toll to 23 since the siege of the village by suspected jihadists began nearly two months ago.
Hurricane Eta is set to head towards Florida after hitting the Caribbean and Central America, especially Nicaragua and parts of Honduras.
Tokyo reports a monthly record of 9,857 cases in November, surpassing the previous record set in August.
The mandate is effective immediately and will expire after 60 days.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Bulgaria
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces the closure of schools for the remainder of the semester and introduces a nationwide weekend curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. local time. Restrictions for senior citizens over 65 years of age will also be expanded to include people under 20 years of age, allowing them to go outside only from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.. The new restrictions also order the closure of coffeehouses and cinemas, and for all sports events to be held without fans.
Pennsylvania reports a record 7,126 new cases in the last 24 hours, surpassing 7,000 new cases for the first time since the pandemic began.
Donald Trump Jr., son of outgoing President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19.
Italy registers 37,809 new cases in the past 24 hours, its single-day record since the start of the pandemic.
Thousands of more people flee into Sudan from Ethiopia's Tigray Region, according to international aid workers.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announces that the statewide mask mandate and safer-at-home order will be extended to December 11.
All major U.S. networks project that Joe Biden has been elected President of the United States after winning Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris will become the first female Vice President of the United States. This marks the first time since 1992 that an incumbent president's challenger has won the election over the incumbent president, when Bill Clinton defeated George H. W. Bush.
Italy registers a record 34,505 new cases over the past 24 hours, pushing the cumulative case total to 824,879.
head of government of the Italian Republic
socially defined category of people who identify with each other
The current restrictions are due to end on November 30.
New Mexico begins its two-week lockdown announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on November 13 in an attempt to curb COVID-19 infections. Under the latest public health order, people are being asked to stay at home, and only essential businesses will remain open.
Japan reports a record 2,388 new cases, according to official figures.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. announces the government's decision to suspend the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States for at least another six months.
Boeing 737 MAX groundings due to safety concerns, after two new airplanes crashed within five months
Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 15,331 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 677,189.
Iran reports a record 13,352 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 788,473 cases.
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó tests positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Thailand for an official visit.
Health Secretary Rachel Levine announces that out-of-state travelers will be required to either quarantine or present a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state.
The government will increase social distancing rules in the Seoul Capital Area to Level 2 and both North and South Jeolla Province to Level 1.5 beginning November 24 amidst a third wave of COVID-19 cases. In level 2, gatherings involving more than 100 people are banned, some high-risk facilities will be closed, and restaurants cannot operate dine-in services after 9:00 p.m.. Cafes and coffee shops are only allowed to offer takeout and delivery services. Also, indoor sports facilities must close at 9:00 p.m..
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen halts a plan to kill more than 15 million minks in Denmark to contain a coronavirus mutation due to opposition from MPs to pass a bill that would authorize the slaughter.
Amnesty International reports that massacres are taking place in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia after a conflict broke out last week. Amnesty cites witnesses blaming the Tigray People's Liberation Front for the "horrific tragedy" taking place as airstrikes continue to hit the region after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed blamed the political group of committing war crimes. Amnesty's report could not identify the perpetrators of the massacres.
Michigan reports 8,516 new cases, a new single-day record.
Many civilians in Shusha have fled, and fighting is closing on the region's capital, Stepanakert.
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
Non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
The Austrian Armed Forces are deployed to secure public buildings in Vienna.
The three-tiered regional measures will return at the same time, but with tighter rules.
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Wales, United Kingdom
Citizens of Algeria head to the polls to decide over a proposed amendmend of the country's constitution.
spree shooting incident and subsequent further attacks in Paris, France, from 7 January to 9 January 2015
Malaysia reports 1,755 new infections in the past 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 38,189 cases.
Date: 20 June 2020 shortly before 19:00 (BST (UTC+1))
Morocco has ordered an initial 10 million doses.
New cases reach record highs in recent days, with more than 200,000 cases being reported.
Citing safety concerns, the National Science Foundation announces that the 57-year-old Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be decommissioned.
The government will increase social distancing rules in the Seoul Capital Area to Level 1.5 amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases. The new protocols will be enforced for Seoul and Gyeonggi Province beginning November 19, as well as in Incheon beginning November 23.
overview about Internet censorship in Thailand
municipality and capital city of Belgium
ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019
Alberta reports 1,026 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
South Korea reports 205 new confirmed cases, exceeding 200 for the first time since September, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
outbreak of Avian influenza in poultry farms and wild birds
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Peel Region, Ontario
Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row.
India surpasses nine million total cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country in the world to reach that milestone after the United States.
granted by the Food and Drug Administration in the US
The bodies of 29 people are found in the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo after they were "executed en masse". The interior ministry of North Kivu province has blamed the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and added that six other civilians were killed in a nearby village on Tuesday.
The attack began around the time government officials were expected to arrive at the campus for the opening of an Iranian book fair.
Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States
organised community living under a system of government; either a sovereign state, constituent state, or federated state
The Philippines records 987 new infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day record since July 14, bringing the total to 388,137. The lowest figure is attributed to the 12 testing laboratories that failed to submit their reports on time.
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations sign the world's largest free-trade agreement in Vietnam. It replaces the Trans-Pacific Partnership, from which the administration of Donald Trump withdrew the United States in early 2017.
Indonesian anti-corruption agency arrests Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo in lobster seed export case.
International Organization for Migration
The first doses of Pfizer's potential vaccine are flown to the United States from Belgium.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The new executive order will take effect tomorrow.
At least three civilians are killed and 23 others wounded in a suicide bombing in Zabul targeting the head of Zabul’s provincial council, who is among the wounded.
second-highest constitutional office in the United States
International bond denominated in a non-native currency
Luis Arce is sworn in as President of Bolivia, succeeding Jeanine Áñez.
The second round of parliamentary elections is held in Georgia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia slashes its official cash rate to a historic low 0.1%, in an attempt to boost spending in the economy and address the high rate of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also expected that the cash rate will not go up for at least another three years.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons
Australian politician, Premier of Victoria
All indoor cross-household mixing is banned, and people can only meet one person from another household outside.
National Security Advisor (United States)
Bay of Plenty, (off) North Island, New Zealand
Turkey reports a record 174 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,014. The country also reports 29,132 cases, including 6,876 symptomatic cases, also a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included.
The Czech Police Forces announce that they will carry out random border checks with Austria as a preventive measure against terrorism.
Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Voters in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines head out to elect the members of their House of Assembly. Incumbent prime minister Ralph Gonsalves of the Unity Labour Party is seeking a fifth consecutive term while his main opponent Godwin Friday of the New Democratic Party aims at a change of government.
holiday in Commonwealth countries remembering armed forces members who have died in the line of duty
The Afghan military recaptures Kandahar Province's Arghandab District, killing 200 Taliban members in the process.
The defendants were pilots and civilians linked to the Akıncı Air Base near Ankara.
Poland surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19 after a record 27,875 new cases are reported in the past 24 hours.
unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that public elementary schools will resume in-person classes tomorrow and will require students to have testing consent forms in order to return.
Saskatchewan reports a new single-day record of 308 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,691.
It is expected to regain strength and head to Cuba and the coast of Florida this weekend.
Maine reports 246 new cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record.
land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opens at an all-time record high – a 1,500-point surge in reaction to Pfizer's results in testing its COVID-19 vaccine.
second-most populous Islamic denomination
The Czech Republic surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Iran reports a record 434 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide death toll to 35,298, a day after announcing stringent new restrictions including the closure of schools, universities and mosques in most of the country.
details regarding the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak in Norway
Maia Sandu wins the first election round of Moldova's latest presidential election by gaining around 36% of the votes. Incumbent president Igor Dodon received over 32% and will face Sandu in the second round later in November.
The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing.
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for the attacks.
Illinois reports 12,348 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
The U.S. military reported a record high number of COVID-19 cases with 1,314 new cases on Tuesday, according to data from the Department of Defense.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa tests positive for COVID-19.
Surangel Whipps Jr. wins the election for President after Raynold Oilouch concedes his defeat. Whipps is the brother-in-law of outgoing President Tommy Remengesau Jr.
publicly funded healthcare systems within the United Kingdom
Syrian minister of foreign affairs and expatriates
Japanese economy grew at annualized rate of 21.4% in July-September quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction due to the pandemic, driven by rise of private spending and exports.
Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate. The restrictions will take effect on November 6.
Flights to and from the city are also suspended beginning tomorrow.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vows a "final and crucial" offensive after a three-day deadline to the leaders of the Tigray Region to surrender has expired.
Incumbent president Donald Trump admits in a Twitter post that Joe Biden won the election.
Ace Magashule, a top official of the African National Congress, is expected to face 21 charges of corruption in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Russia reports 20,582 new infections in the past 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 1.73 million cases.
The group has been accused of vandalizing Armenian Genocide memorials, including one in Lyon last weekend.
aerospace and defense manufacturer in the United States
restrictions by countries intended to stop spread of disease
He also said that health workers, military and police will be the first to receive the vaccine.
President Trump tweets that he has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Esper had prepared a letter of resignation in the wake of the recent presidential election. National Counterterrorism Center director Christopher C. Miller has been named acting secretary.
Explosions are reported in the Eritrean capital Asmara amid reports of a missile attack from Tigray, Ethiopia.
23rd Governor of Washington, United States
The restrictions, mask mandate, and stay-at-home order is expected to take effect in Massachusetts amid a rise of cases in the state.
EST in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown across the state beginning at midnight due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Adelaide.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on the people of Mekelle to "disarm, stay at home and stay away from military targets" during the military operation.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Lithuania
A general election is held in Belize amidst a prolonged economic crisis.
It also reports a record 463 new fatalities in the last 24 hours.
Lithuania discovers their first case of coronavirus in minks at a farm in Jonava.
President Alexander Lukashenko says that he will step down after a new constitution is adopted.
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
The country also reports a record 6,819 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 211,527.
The country now has more than 30,000 total cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Japan reports a record of more than 2,500 new cases, according to official figures released by the government.
Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Ukraine
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issues a new stay-at-home advisory that asks people to leave the house only for work, school or other essential reasons. It is scheduled to take effect for 30 days beginning at 6:00 a.m. CST on November 16.
town and former municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
capital and largest city of Colorado, United States
Late-stage trials are expected to be released by Christmas.
department of the Greek Ministry of Transportation and Communications
The Solomon Islands Cabinet passes a ban on the use of social media platform Facebook in the country, citing public misuse of the platform, and a need for stricter cybercrime legislation and regulation.
Facebook bans a large group called "Stop the Steal", which was used by supporters of President Donald Trump to organize protests against the election results.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin describes the group as "particularly aggressive" and will be seeking its dissolution.
Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her new mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Islamic terrorist attacks and arrests in Europe (2014-present)
FIFA bans the president of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad Ahmad from all football-related activity for five years, following an investigation into financial misconduct.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide ¥400,000 in financial compensation to each business that complies with the voluntary request.
series of resignations by Bolivia's highest political leaders following disputed election results
Date: 26 July 2009 – present (13 years, 6 months and 1 day)
Incumbent president of the Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara is declared the victor of the latest presidential election which has been boycotted by the political opposition as a third term for Ouattara was deemed unconstitutional.
Authorities close a boarding school in Matabeleland North Province after at least 100 students tested positive for COVID-19.
bilateral relations between United States and Syria
More than 7,000 people gather in Guatemala City to protest the recent budget bill. The National Congress building is also set on fire.
The French government announces that it will ban the Turkish ultranationalist group Grey Wolves.
capital city of Voronezh Oblast in central Russia
The proposed amendmends to the Constitution of Algeria are passed with over 66% of the votes having been cast in favour.
Four civilians are killed and 22 others injured after a gunman opens fire in six locations in the streets of Vienna, Austria, near the central Schwedenplatz square. The Interior Minister described it as a "terror attack". The attacker was shot dead, and is identified as an Islamic State supporter who tried to join the group in Syria.
Myanmar extends their restrictions for another 15 days until December 15, according to an announcement made by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed Australian soldiers accused of war crimes would not be "held accountable” while Australia accuse Russia of "hypocrisy".
Indonesia reports a record 5,828 new cases and 169 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 522,581 and the nationwide death toll to 16,521.
The sale of hybrid vehicles will also be banned by 2035.
People will also be prevented from leaving their homes between 1:00 p.m.
The act of a losing candidate publicly yielding to a winning candidate after an election when the overall result of the vote has become clear.
In addition, a maximum of ten tables will be allowed in restaurants, with four people per table.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issues a ten-day stay-at-home advisory starting the day before Thanksgiving on November 25 until December 4.
The province now has 6,237 total confirmed cases.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković tests positive for COVID-19.
partially recognised state in the western Maghreb
capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Officials from the Trump administration announces that they have held their first Operation Warp Speed briefing with President-elect Joe Biden.
Governor Tony Evers issues a new public health order that requires people aged five or older to wear a face mask when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit.
AstraZeneca’s vaccine candidate shows promise in older adults. Late-stage trials are expected to be released by Christmas.
Nine more regions are under strict restrictions.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declares a state of emergency (known as a "special legal order") for the second time beginning at midnight due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country and would ask lawmakers to extend it for another 90 days.
Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that Portugal will impose a localized nighttime curfew from 11:00 p.m.
U.S multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer
Ireland surpasses 2,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP), re-initiate their argument at the parliament to have the Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks passed into law. The bill has stalled in parliament ever since it was initiated by the same group in 2015.
The government imposes a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. local time for all restaurants and cafés. No more than five people are allowed to socialize, and no mass events may be held. Concerts, cultural and sporting events may be held if seating is limited. In addition, elderly people are allowed out only at certain times, and masks are mandatory outdoors.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announces that all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen on December 1, along with museums and swimming pools, provided that they follow strict health protocols.
Russia reports 18,665 new infections in the last 24 hours, a single day record, taking the nationwide total to 1,636,781.
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces an immediate easing of restrictions surrounding exercise, with further restrictions to be eased by the end of the week, blaming the state's brief hard lockdown on an infected individual who lied to contact tracers.
5th President of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021
city in Western Asia, claimed by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority as its capital
Moldovans head to the polls to elect their President. Incumbent Igor Dodon seeks a second term against main opposition candidate and former Prime Minister Maia Sandu, who wants closer ties with the European Union.
He also orders bars and entertainment venues to close and imposes a nighttime curfew between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates
central business district of Auckland, New Zealand
municipality of Alta Verapaz Department, Guatemala
Malaysia unveils an RM322.5 billion expansionary 2021 Budget to boost its domestic economic activity, according to government reports, as it grapples with the economic fallout of the pandemic and rising political uncertainty.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and two top government officials test positive for COVID-19.
international treaty promoting openness and transparency of military forces and activities
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
The briefing stems from the Trump administration's refusal to cooperate with the Biden-Harris transition team.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid
geographic region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches a three-month high of 363 cases. The country now has more than 30,000 total cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Seven passengers on SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise line to cancel the remainder of the sailing and return the ship to a port in Barbados.
Four Christians are killed and seven houses are burned by militants in Sigi, Central Sulawesi.
United States Congressman from Winsconsin
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls her release a "miracle".
mountain in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
A court in Turkey sentences 337 people to life imprisonment, 60 people to other jail terms and acquits 75 people. The defendants were pilots and civilians linked to the Akıncı Air Base near Ankara.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months between November 13 until January 15, 2021. Under the new rules, these establishments will not be allowed to serve customers from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. However, the restrictions do not apply to take-away services.
Turkey reports a record 174 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,014.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Canada
Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)
Filipino cabinet member responsible for foreign policy
capital city of the United Arab Emirates
Richmond Hwy./VA 110 at I-395, Arlington County, Virginia
His spokesperson says that he is asymptomatic.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine orders a night time curfew from 10:00 p.m.
Worldwide, a record 660,905 new cases are reported over the weekend, according to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 dashboard.
Around 468,000 people are to be evacuated in Vietnam ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Vamco, which has already killed 53 people in the Philippines. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc warns people of the seriousness of the storm.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Croatia
province of Indonesia, on island of Sulawesi
The United States withdraws from the Treaty on Open Skies.
Twenty-eight more people are found dead under debris in İzmir after an earthquake struck Greece and Turkey three days ago, bringing the death toll to 113.
direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal
The French government announces that it will ban the Turkish ultranationalist group Grey Wolves. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin describes the group as "particularly aggressive" and will be seeking its dissolution. The group has been accused of vandalizing Armenian Genocide memorials, including one in Lyon last weekend.
Latvia declares a four-week lockdown from November 9 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Under the new rules, social contact is discouraged and a maximum of ten people from no more than two households will be allowed to gather inside. Restaurants can serve only takeaway food and shops will limit the number of people inside.
Lombardy remained the hardest hit region, reporting 11,489 new cases.
Hong Kong Other cities worldwide in solidarity
Malaysia's Health Ministry signs a preliminary purchasing agreement with Pfizer to obtain 12.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
2020 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania
presidential election in Pennsylvania, United States
constitutional institution and the highest office of Spain
The crowning ceremony had been delayed by seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is expected to quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 and receiving an inconclusive result.
Police arrest opposition activists Freeman Mbowe, Godbless Lema, Isaya Mwita Charles and Boniface Jacob ahead of planned protests against the election which gave incumbent John Magufuli another term.
It replaces the Trans-Pacific Partnership, from which the administration of Donald Trump withdrew the United States in early 2017.
Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
Victoria eases restrictions, allowing larger public and private gatherings, larger capacity quotas for businesses, and relaxing of the mask mandate so that masks will only be required in settings where social distancing is impractical.
The country now has 440,805 total confirmed cases since the pandemic began as a curfew takes effect.
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian economy
bilateral relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Ukraine surpasses 700,000 total cases of COVID-19 after a record 16,294 new cases are reported in the past 24 hours.
virus outbreak in British Columbia, Canada
Iran says that it will return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, better known as the "Iran Deal", if President-elect Joe Biden lifts sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump.
The Nduma Defence of Congo (NDC), while under Sheka's command, allegedly raped nearly 400 people in 13 villages between July 30 and August 2, 2010.
A fire breaks out in a hospital in Piatra Neamț, Romania, killing at least 10 people.
Restrictions for senior citizens over 65 years of age will also be expanded to include people under 20 years of age, allowing them to go outside only from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m..
The lowest figure is attributed to the 12 testing laboratories that failed to submit their reports on time.
Voters in Myanmar head to the polls. State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is expected to win the election, despite international accusations of genocide and persecution of the Rohingya minority, who were also stripped of their voting rights in 2015.
Hurricane Eta is expected to rapidly increase within the next 18 hours according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The United States surpasses 12 million cases of COVID-19, just six days after surpassing 11 million cases.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison demands an apology from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs after a spokesman tweeted a political cartoon of an Australian soldier killing an Afghan child in a post criticizing the Australian Defence Forces' recent war crimes in Afghanistan.
Iran imposes new restrictions that order restaurants and non-essential businesses in Tehran to close at 6:00 p.m. local time for the next month, in order to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19 that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
The land border between New South Wales and Victoria reopens after 137 days of closure.
Malaysia surpasses 50,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.
capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia
On Saturday, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud repeated the 2002 Saudi Arab Peace Initiative offer to fully normalize relations, only after the Palestinians achieve statehood.
Ethiopian public television channel, formerly ETV
The government announces that Iran will impose stricter restrictions beginning November 21. In Tehran and about 100 other towns and cities which are classified as "red zone" or "Level 3", non-essential businesses will close and cars will not be allowed to enter or leave the city.
Spain reports 435 new fatalities, the highest daily increase in the second wave of the pandemic, bringing the death toll in the country to 41,688.
Incumbent president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is declared victorious in Burkina Faso's latest general election.
Meanwhile, there are 147,030 active COVID-19 cases across the state.
Hairdressers and other non-essential shops in France reopen for the first time since October after the country eases its second nationwide lockdown.
legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India
ESPN Studios, Bristol, Connecticut (draft held via conference call)
List of prime ministers of the United Arab Emirates
governing body of association football in Egypt
West Slavic ethnic group native to the Czech Republic
official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
African American man who was a victim of police violence in the United States, killed by Derek Chauvin
It is the highest jump in the number of cases and the deadliest day since the start of the pandemic in the country.
school where some or all students live on campus
Unlike previous lockdowns in Australia, outside exercise and takeaway food will be prohibited.
United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
A new lockdown is announced for four Italian regions: Lombardy, Piedmont, Aosta Valley, and Calabria. In two other regions, Apulia and Sicily, stricter measures will be imposed. The measures will start on November 6.
Capital and the second biggest city in Turkey
It is first time that the country has reported more than 400 deaths and is also a new single-day record for that figure since the pandemic began.
region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea
local time, and remote learning at schools and universities in 10 large cities, including Tbilisi, will continue until November 25.
Amnesty's report could not identify the perpetrators of the massacres.
The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing its death toll to 49,770.
April 2018 vehicular ramming attack in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe
Meanwhile, the total number of recoveries surpasses 400,000.
Texas surpasses one million confirmed cases of COVID-19, becomes the first state in the US and world's first subnational to surpass that milestone.
lower house of the United States Congress
head of government of Norway and the most powerful person in Norwegian politics
Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces that a curfew will be implemented between 8:00 p.m.
The bodies of 29 people are found in the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo after they were "executed en masse".
Service de police de la Ville de Montréal
police department for the city of Montreal, Canada
geodesy by means of artificial satellites
Japan reports 2,684 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the outbreak.
Two men have been taken into custody, and a weapon has been recovered.
ISIL claims responsibility for the attack.
Virgin Hyperloop makes its initial run with human passengers, achieving a top speed of 107 mph (172 kph) using magnetic levitation.
Japan detects a new case of what is believed to be a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza at a poultry farm in Fukuoka Prefecture.
It comes after Alberta reports a record 860 cases.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says that he would call for a general election once the COVID-19 pandemic is over due to a "difficult and challenging situation" faced by his Perikatan Nasional government which has a slim majority in Parliament.
This comes as the country reports a record 14,051 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 922,397.
Nicaragua issues hurricane warnings near the border with Honduras while Honduras also issues warnings, whereas Colombia issues a warning to the islands of San Andrés and Providencia.
Date: 11 April 2002 – present (20 years, 9 months)
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign files lawsuits in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, alleging electoral fraud.
Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291.
The Iranian-backed Houthis say they attacked a Saudi Aramco oil terminal in Jeddah with a new type of Quds cruise missile.
chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands
International Organisation for Migration
Starting tomorrow, Geneva will impose a partial lockdown until November 29, after it reported more than 1,000 new cases in the past several days. According to new rules, restaurants, bars, and non-essential shops will be closed at 7:00 p.m. local time. In addition, cinemas, museums, concert halls, gyms, swimming pools and ice rinks will also be closed. However, schools will remain open.
United Kingdom government cabinet minister heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,480 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 139,643. The province also surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.
Earlier this month, a second cable supporting the 900-ton instrument platform snapped.
Germany reports 261 new fatalities, according to the Robert Koch Institute. This is the highest number of deaths in a single day since April, raising the nationwide death toll to 11,767.
The Order also postpones election for Grand Master.
The TPLF has previously fired rockets at the capital during the conflict.
Islamist insurgency in the DR Congo and Uganda
Indian metropolis and union territory that includes New Delhi
national aviation authority of Singapore
president of the United States since 2021
Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
historic market town in Berkshire, England
Belgium reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 bird flu on a poultry farm in Menen. The outbreak killed 600 birds and led the authorities to cull another 151,000 birds.
The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing its death toll to 49,770. Meanwhile, weekly deaths surpass 1,000 for the first time since June.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Serbia
network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
protest in Armenia following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee.
The results also suggest that in cases of COVID-19 infection after vaccination, the vaccine appeared to prevent severe illness.
pandemic in New Hampshire, United States
The new protocols will be enforced for Seoul and Gyeonggi Province beginning November 19, as well as in Incheon beginning November 23.
Ukraine reports a record 257 new fatalities and 13,357 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide death toll to 10,369 and the total number of cases to 583,510.
The Canadian federal government extends international travel restrictions for most travellers who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or people entering from the United States for "essential" reasons until January 21, 2021.
multinational South African holding company for pharmaceutical concerns
Texas reports a record 12,293 new cases in the last 24 hours.
agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
Incumbent president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is declared victorious in Burkina Faso's latest general election. The voting process was overshadowed by a deteriorating security situation in the northern parts of the country primarily due to islamistic terrorism, resulting in at least one fifth of the country having been unable to participate in the election.
city in and county seat of Marion County, Indiana, United States and the Indiana federated state capital city
5th President of Moldova from 2016 until 2020
The Greek government announces a closure of its border crossing with Albania in Krystallopigi beginning tomorrow morning and will also test all people entering the country through its land borders as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Hours after signing of the deal, Ararat Mirzoyan, the president of Armenia's National Assembly, is pulled from his car and attacked by an angry mob of protesters.
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall announces a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown across the state beginning at midnight due to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Adelaide. Unlike previous lockdowns in Australia, outside exercise and takeaway food will be prohibited. The lockdown will be followed by eight days of "lesser restrictions".
Italy reports 580 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 14, as more regions across the country face new restrictions.
The government announces that it will temporarily close 28 Top Glove factories in Klang in stages to enable the Health Ministry to conduct COVID-19 screening and quarantine workers. This comes as the world's largest surgical glove maker sees an increase in infections among factory workers.
Taiwan's broadcast regulator denies the renewal of the broadcast license of CTi News channel, citing alleged interference by its major shareholder Tsai Eng-meng.
July 2016 attempted military junta coup in Turkey
Police arrest opposition leader and former prime minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan for creating a parallel government after the victory of incumbent Alassane Ouattara in the election. Prosecutors are seeking terrorism charges against more than a dozen opposition leaders who boycotted the election and created a transitional council.
The British government confirms that a case of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza has been found at a turkey farm in North Yorkshire, England.
Other government restrictions will remain in effect, including limits on gatherings during Christmas and bans on fireworks during New Year's Eve.
A car bombing leaves at least four soldiers dead and five others injured in Paghman District, Kabul Province.
The satellite will monitor global sea levels with high accuracy, enhance weather forecasting, and provide detailed information on ocean currents to support ship navigation near coastlines.
The election was overshadowed by deadly clashes with at least 30 casualities.
Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm.
It is visible from most of North America, the Pacific Ocean, parts of East Asia, and New Zealand.
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The Democratic Republic of the Congo declares the end of an almost six-month long Ebola outbreak in the Équateur Province.
COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom
political elections for public offices in Moldova
lowest remuneration which can be paid legally in a state for working
political alignment on the extreme end of right-wing politics
Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old who was charged with first-degree homicide for his involvement in a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is released on bond.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in the Czech Republic
process of extracting gold from the ground
The outbreak killed 600 birds and led the authorities to cull another 151,000 birds.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Saskatchewan, Canada
vanderbilt University contributions to the sport of American football
Malaysia imposes mandatory COVID-19 screening for 1.7 million foreign workers due to a high number of cases among these workers. In addition, authorities impose a fine of RM50,000 per worker if employers house their foreign staff in crowded spaces.
Lithuania discovers their first case of coronavirus in minks at a farm in Jonava. A worker at the farm also tests positive for COVID-19.
head of state and head of government of Brazil
EST with the exception of those who are essential workers who must leave their home to work and anyone who has to leave their house on an emergency basis for medical care, medical supplies, food or groceries.
Japan reports a record of more than 2,400 new cases, according to official figures.
Los Angeles County announces that it will issue a new safer-at-home order that restricts the capacity of businesses, closes playgrounds and cardrooms, and prohibits all public and private gatherings of individuals from different households except for religious services and protests. This order will begin November 30 and will expire on December 20.
various closely related ethnic groups native to Micronesia
Israel begins testing its vaccine on humans.
Manitoba reports a record 494 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 10,947.
Nationally, more than 150,000 cases are reported, setting a world record for a third consecutive day.
Pennsylvania reports 2,875 new infections, its single day record since the pandemic began.
Proposals to admit a new state to the United States.
Kentucky reports 3,303 new cases, a new single-day record.
His ruling Unity Labour Party also gains additional seats in the House of Assembly.
Ingrida Šimonytė takes office as the new Prime Minister of Lithuania, becoming the second woman to do so. She also appoints the first gender-balanced cabinet in the country's history.
In basketball, the Minnesota Timberwolves select Anthony Edwards with the first overall pick in the draft.
Hungary reports a record 107 new fatalities in a single day, bringing the nationwide death toll to 2,357 while the country also surpasses 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 after a record 5,318 cases were reported.
body of sovereignty of the Portuguese Republic
political and economic union of 27 European states
bicameral legislature of the Arab Republic of Egypt
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launches a surprise attack on the Northern Command of the federal army of Ethiopia, resulting in multiple casualties and the capture of 5 federal military bases in Tigray Region including the Northern Command headquarters. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed orders a military response, saying that the "last red line has been crossed". Later in the day, federal troops enter the region and heavy fighting is reported.
Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000.
removal and retention of shark fins while the remainder of the living shark is discarded in the ocean
In addition, the country reports 446 new deaths, the highest single-day number since April as four Italian regions enter lockdown.
transcontinental country straddling Western Asia and Southeastern Europe
Federal troops capture the city of Adigrat near the Eritrean border in Ethiopia's Tigray Region.
Ugandan musician, activist, actor and politician
Voters in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana and South Dakota approve legislation legalizing recreational cannabis, while voters in Mississippi approve the medical use of cannabis. Oregon becomes the first U.S. state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her new mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Other members of the Michigan Republicans, including high-ranking members of the Michigan House, criticize the resolution.
The main defendant in the trial of the mass shooting in January 2015 at the Charlie Hebdo headquarters tests positive for COVID-19. The other defendants will be tested, prompting the judge to suspend court for several days.
official currency of the Republic of India
Jordan reports a record 7,933 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 163,926 cases.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune tests positive for COVID-19 but his condition is gradually improved as he receives treatment in a German hospital, according to a statement from the presidency.
Passengers on these flights will not be subjected to a two-week quarantine.
The number of daily confirmed cases in Morocco surges by a record 5,836 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 252,185.
A bomb explodes at a Remembrance Day ceremony attended by foreign diplomats in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mexico surpasses one million cases of COVID-19.
Secondary schools will close and introduce distance learning while kindergartens and primary schools will stay open.
insurgency during the War in Afghanistan
Russia says two crew members are killed.
individual act constituting a serious violation of the laws of war
Iran reports a single-day record of 9,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, prompting President Hassan Rouhani to announce new restrictions that all non-essential businesses must close at 6:00 p.m. local time for a month starting November 10.
sovereign state situated on an island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
collegiate research university in Oxford, England
Incidents involving multiple victims of firearms, not including robbery or familicide
Pfizer and BioNTech apply for an emergency use authorization from the U.S.
diverse Indo-European ethno-linguistic group
EST curfew for bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state from November 13 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane.
King Felipe VI voluntarily quarantines for 10 days after being in close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
Mongolia reports the first domestic case of COVID-19 from a truck driver who infected his wife and two other relatives after three weeks of quarantine.
The first batch of one million doses of Sinopharm's vaccine arrives in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco has ordered an initial 10 million doses.
Constitutional monarchy which governs Japan
Spain reports 537 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since mid-April, which brings the nationwide death toll to 43,668.
President Laurentino Cortizo self-isolates after a close coworker tests positive for COVID-19.
Italy surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country in the European Union to surpass that milestone. In addition, the country also reports 623 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6.
The proposed amendmends to the Constitution of Algeria are passed with over 66% of the votes having been cast in favour. Voting turnout however was at a record low of less than 24%.
A train on the Rotterdam Metro crashed through the buffer stop at De Akkers metro station in the city of Spijkenisse in the Netherlands. The lead car of the train partially rested on a 10-metre (33 ft) high whale sculpture erected in front of the station, preventing the train from falling to the street below.
district in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reports 208 new confirmed cases, the highest single-day total since early September and the eighth consecutive day of triple-digit increases, bringing the total number of cases to 28,546.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that Toronto and the Peel Region will be placed in a "lockdown" tier, meaning that most non-essential businesses will be closed and non-essential retail stores and food establishments will be limited to takeout and curbside pick-up or delivery.
South Korea's Agriculture Ministry reports the first case of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza among domestic poultry at a duck farm in the city of Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province.
most populous city in the United Arab Emirates
Mourners pay respects to the former head of the Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej in Belgrade following his death due to COVID-19. Many mourners did not wear face masks or practice social distancing, and some kissed the glass shield that was covering the patriarch's body despite warnings from the Serbian government and epidemiologists.
Major shareholder of Traditional media,Businessman lives in Taiwan,
Spain reports 368 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day number since late April, as many parts of the country report a record number of deaths, exceeding levels reported in the first wave of the pandemic.
Voters in Burkina Faso head to the polls in an election marred by a dramatic surge of terrorist attacks within the recent years.
Paris bans delivery and takeaway services for prepared food and alcohol between 10:00 p.m.
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest this year, rises to 20 people. Electricity, water and phone networks are cut off in Catanduanes, while homes are buried under volcanic rocks in Albay; those two are the provinces where all the deaths occurred. About one million people have been evacuated.
complete separation of the head from the body
Ethnic Albanian paramilitary organization (1992-1999)
Michael Patterson announces that Nunavut will close all non-essential services, businesses and organizations, as well as schools and daycare centres for two weeks beginning November 18, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the territory.
The United Nations General Assembly approves a resolution sponsored by Cuba, Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Qatar, and Palestine condemning Israeli forces' use of violence against Palestinians. 139 nations voted in favor of the resolution and nine voted against: Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Hungary, Israel, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, and the United States.
sport that is practiced between two teams of eleven players
Federal troops capture the city of Adigrat near the Eritrean border in Ethiopia's Tigray Region. Ethiopian government forces are now within 116 km (72 miles) of the heavily defended Tigrayan capital Mekelle. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) says Adigrat has experienced "heavy bombardment", but does not confirm the loss of the city.
A court in Turkey sentences 337 people to life imprisonment, 60 people to other jail terms and acquits 75 people.
one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates
death by suspension of a person by a noose or ligature around the neck
Quebec reports a new single-day record of 1,448 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 136,894.
Buryatia becomes the first Russian republic to return to a lockdown, as it closes restaurants, shopping malls, and other places of public gathering for two weeks.
Protests against responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
There are now around 8,000 refugees stranded on the Ethiopia–Sudan border.
grave containing multiple number of human corpses, usually buried anonymously
1,203 of these cases are from Selangor due to an increase in new infections in workplaces in the Klang Valley.
Moderna's preliminary results show their vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections.
the third largest city by population in Turkey
The announcement sparks protests throughout the country.
The Solomon Islands Cabinet passes a ban on the use of social media platform Facebook in the country, citing public misuse of the platform, and a need for stricter cybercrime legislation and regulation. Communications Minister Peter Shannel Agovaka says the ban does not require parliament's approval, and will be enforced once operators "establish a firewall" to block Facebook.
In addition, authorities impose a fine of RM50,000 per worker if employers house their foreign staff in crowded spaces.
The opposition had argued that Marape's election was unconstitutional after the original candidate, Peter O'Neill, withdrew his nomination, paving the way for Marape's election.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attend an unofficial security briefing from a team consisting of former advisers to both the Obama and Trump administrations.
Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, moves toward Cuba after regaining strength.
The death toll from former Hurricane Eta rises to 18 as dozens of people are assumed buried in their homes in San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala.
The naval base will be built near Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, and will hold up to 300 military and civilian personnel.
political party in Indonesia, known as PPP
A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia. The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state.
India enters a recession for the first time in its history after the economy contracts by 7.5% in July-September quarter.
North Germanic ethnic group native to Denmark; citizens or residents of Denmark
land warfare branch of Australia's defence forces
Chang'e-5 will bring back at least 2 kilograms of lunar soil.
Branch of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Texas, United States
President Donald Trump participates in the event for the first time since 2017.
Italian jurist and politician (born 1964)
The Netherlands surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.
At least four people are killed and another eight injured after a mortar shell hit the governor of Kunduz's compound, as soldiers were playing volleyball.
head of the federal government of Belgium
The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic approves a 15-day extension of the state of emergency beginning November 24 in order to allow a continuation of measures aimed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
territories occupied by Israel during the Six-Day War of 1967
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attend an unofficial security briefing from a team consisting of former advisers to both the Obama and Trump administrations. The briefing stems from the Trump administration's refusal to cooperate with the Biden-Harris transition team.
Date: In whole of the United States: May 26, 2020 – May 26, 2021 (1 year)
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab announces a two-week full lockdown from November 14 - 30, after localized lockdown measures fail to stem the surge of COVID-19 cases.
He was in possession of an AR-15 style rifle, a modified shotgun, and homemade explosives.
Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 493 new cases, surpassing the previous record set in August and bringing the cumulative number of cases in the prefecture to over 35,000.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid does not confirm or deny responsibility for the attack.
Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases.
Incumbent president of the Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara is declared the victor of the latest presidential election which has been boycotted by the political opposition as a third term for Ouattara was deemed unconstitutional. The election was overshadowed by deadly clashes with at least 30 casualities.
A sealed copy of the 1990 Nintendo Entertainment System game Super Mario Bros. 3 sells for US$156,000 (equivalent to $163,342 in 2021), the most ever paid for a video game.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin
members of the extended family of the reigning Emperor of Japan
The legalization of sports betting is approved by voters in Louisiana, Maryland and South Dakota.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a $35.14 billion package to stimulate the economy by boosting jobs, consumer demand, manufacturing, agriculture and exports hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the package includes 9 billion rupees ($121 million) for development of a vaccine by the government’s biotechnology department.
In addition, a record of 152 new deaths in the last 24 hours is also reported.
Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours.
Forty-five more people are found dead under debris in İzmir after an earthquake struck Greece and Turkey two days ago, bringing the death toll to 85. More than 1,000 people are injured.
Demonstrators and supporters of both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C.
Marshallese politician and government minister
deputy head of state and government of Palau
Belgium expels five far-right Danish activists associated with Rasmus Paludan, ahead of a planned Quran burning event in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels. The area has a large Muslim community and it was feared that the Quran burning could spark civil unrest. Asylum Secretary Sammy Mahdi said the group is a "serious threat to public order".
modular space station in low Earth orbit
Morocco reports 5,745 new infections and 82 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, bringing the nationwide totals to 235,310 cases and 3,982 deaths.
group of finance ministers and central bank governors
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea dismisses a legal challenge against the election of Prime Minister James Marape. The opposition had argued that Marape's election was unconstitutional after the original candidate, Peter O'Neill, withdrew his nomination, paving the way for Marape's election.
local time and orders bars, cafés, restaurants and cultural venues to close at 10:30 p.m.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new restrictions that will suspend indoor group fitness programs, team sports, group performance activities, limit the number of people who attend weddings and funeral services to 50 and reduce operating hours for restaurants, bars and pubs in the areas that are under enhanced status from tomorrow until November 27.
Illinois reports 12,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
Under new nationwide restrictions, museums will be closed and shopping centers will close on the weekend.
15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, also declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end".
Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate.
He was accused of "interfering in Montenegro's internal affairs" and was given 72 hours to leave the country by the Montenegrin government.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces a statewide two-week "freeze" starting November 18, which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
facility for the storage of oil and/or petrochemical products
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in India
city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
The opposition party Kuomintang calls it an attack on press freedom.
resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake, Florida, United States
American involvement in drafting but non-ratification
Meanwhile, weekly deaths surpass 1,000 for the first time since June.
Date: 14 November 2020, 27-28 November 2020
Northwestern Europe; between the Celtic and North Seas
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinstates a statewide mask mandate with penalties for businesses. He also says that the state might close restaurants, bars, and fitness centers if cases continue to increase.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says "We have won this victory on the battlefield, not at the negotiating table".
Several clashes with police result in arrests.
Albania reports 501 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and becomes the first time the country reports more than 500 cases in a single day.
The China National Space Administration successfully launches the Chang'e 5 robotic spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site.
Russia reports 432 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its nationwide death toll to 31,593.
Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases.
Japan detects a new case of what is believed to be a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza at a poultry farm in Fukuoka Prefecture. This is the first confirmed case outside of Kagawa Prefecture. As a result, the prefectural government will cull 93,500 chickens at a farm in Munakata to prevent the spread of the infection.
Georgia imposes additional restrictions which require people to wear masks outdoors as well as indoors, all restaurants and cafés must close at 10:00 p.m. local time, and remote learning at schools and universities in 10 large cities, including Tbilisi, will continue until November 25.
EST in the zip code 07105 on Friday and Saturday to enforce an existing curfew.
incidents involving multiple victims of firearm-related violence
set or system of linked social structures, institutions, relations, customs, values and practices
first minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick
California reports a record 13,005 new cases in the last 24 hours.
White House, Washington, D.C., United States
form of entertainment involving singing to recorded music
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab self-isolates for two weeks under government and NHS rules after recently being in "close contact" with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca states that for the first time since July, the number of asymptomatic cases will be reported.
Algerian politician, current President of Algeria
Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Million Mask March" in central London.
chief prosecutor representing the United States federal government
amusement park in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Iran's most senior nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is assassinated by gunmen in Absard. The attackers blow up a car and then open fire on his vehicle, seriously wounding him; he later dies in a hospital. Three or four of the attackers are later killed during a gunfight with Fakhrizadeh's bodyguards. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called the killing an act of state terror.
The number of patients that hospitalized for COVID-19 in California reaches a record high of 7,415.
The number of new confirmed cases in Hong Kong reaches a nearly four-month high of 115 cases.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) says Adigrat has experienced "heavy bombardment", but does not confirm the loss of the city.
human settlement in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
accident that occurs during the process of mining minerals
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (Syria)
cabinet ministry of Syria responsible for foreign relations
Federal prosecutors in Stuttgart state court charge 11 people with membership of the "Group S. [de]" far-right terror organization, allegedly planning to effect "conditions similar to civil war" by killing Muslims and attacking mosques so as to "shake the state and the social order" and eventually overthrow the German government.
Meanwhile, the curfew also prohibits gatherings of more than ten people, reintroduces online learning for high schools and universities, and sports events will be held only behind closed doors.
President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US Army workman who had tested positive is no longer contagious. Initially, two US Armed Forces personnel had tested positive for the virus and have both recovered.
Three militants open fire at Kabul University's campus, killing 22 people and wounding 22 others.
The government announces that Hong Kong will close some entertainment venues such as bars, nightclubs and bathhouses from November 26 to December 2. In addition, a maximum of ten tables will be allowed in restaurants, with four people per table. These measures come as Hong Kong reports 80 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since August.
Al-Shabaab militants attack a military base in Baladweyne, Somalia, killing 21 people. Fifty-one militants also died during the attack.
Date: 3 November 2020 – 3 November 2022 (2 years)
1992 United States presidential election
52nd quadrennial U.S. presidential election
It comes two days after the chief of the Turkish Central Bank was fired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
a small village in the far south west of Western Sahara
Therefore, high schools across the country will move to full-time distance learning and shopping malls will close on weekends.
The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to the public, revealing that 39 civilians and prisoners had been killed unlawfully by special forces since 2001. Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell issues an apology to the Afghan people and promises significant reform.
12th state to legalize recreational cannabis
Georgia announces a curfew in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Gori and Poti between 10:00 p.m.
Unidentified gunmen using grenades and automatic weapons attacked an army post in western Baghdad, killing 11 people, including soldiers. Both the military and police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen.
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea in the last 24 hours reaches a three-month high of 386. The country now has 30,403 total cases and more than 500 total deaths, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
If the two trials are successful, the third stage of the trial will occur with 30,000 volunteers in April or May.
Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago.
bilateral relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that gyms, bars, and non-essential shops across England will be allowed to reopen when the lockdown ends on December 2. The three-tiered regional measures will return at the same time, but with tighter rules.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accuses the Tigray People's Liberation Front of "criminal hubris and intransigence," claiming they rejected the federal government's efforts at "mediation, reconciliation, dialogue". Sudan closes its borders with Ethiopia and the United Nations calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions and peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Hurricane Eta is set to head towards Florida after hitting the Caribbean and Central America, especially Nicaragua and parts of Honduras. The slow-moving hurricane, which peaked at category 4, caused floods and devastation in Nicaragua and hurricane warnings are still in place for parts of Nicaragua.
Ethiopia rejects the African Union's offer to mediate an end to the conflict.
Azerbaijan apologizes, extends condolences, and offers to pay compensation.
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announces a ban on public gatherings of more than eight people beginning November 24, as part of measures aimed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Sweden.
Police, acting on a tip, investigate an alleged plot by a group to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, where votes are being counted in the city.
NASA astronaut, and Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force
details of ongoing viral pandemic in New Jersey
Citing safety concerns, the National Science Foundation announces that the 57-year-old Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be decommissioned. Earlier this month, a second cable supporting the 900-ton instrument platform snapped. The platform is suspended 450 feet (137 meters) above the fixed radio dish, which is 1,000 feet (305 meters) in diameter.
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1955 onwards
expulsion of the people from a place or country
139 nations voted in favor of the resolution and nine voted against: Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Hungary, Israel, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, and the United States.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov tests positive for COVID-19.
The TPLF report the deaths of nine civilians during the military assault on Adigrat. The Ethiopian government has denied targeting civilians and both the government and military could not be reached for comment.
Islamist militia based in the Islamic Maghreb
American whistleblower and former National Security Agency contractor
As a result, the prefectural government will cull 93,500 chickens at a farm in Munakata to prevent the spread of the infection.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Georgia
Second impeachment and removal of Martín Vizcarra
2020 impeachment of Peru's 85th president
Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel.
California reports a record 13,005 new cases in the last 24 hours. In addition, 4,750 people are hospitalized, the first time the state has seen such numbers since August.
SpaceX successfully launches the European Space Agency's satellite altimeter Copernicus Sentinel-6 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The satellite will monitor global sea levels with high accuracy, enhance weather forecasting, and provide detailed information on ocean currents to support ship navigation near coastlines.
Western Australia reopens its hard border for the first time in seven months after it was closed due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No more than five people are allowed to socialize, and no mass events may be held.
The government will also ban New Year's Eve parties organized by hotels and other accommodation facilities.
It is also the first time that all of Victoria has been on the same restriction level since late June.
The area has a large Muslim community and it was feared that the Quran burning could spark civil unrest.
Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.
Hundreds have been killed since the intervention broke out last week as the African Union calls for an immediate end to the conflict.
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
Reporters Without Borders calls on the United Nations and Azerbaijan to allow the evacuation of civilians, including 80 local and foreign journalists.
beginning November 6 and until the end of this month.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Oregon, United States
Moore-Gilbert had been arrested for espionage.
Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the extermination of the country's minks (around 15 million) after a mutated version of the coronavirus spreads to humans, reasoning mutations pose a risk to the efficacy of future COVID-19 vaccines.
bilateral relationship between Russia and the United States
capital city of the sovereign state of Georgia
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi confirms the first case of COVID-19 in the country from a sailor who returned from Auckland, New Zealand.
executive department of the U.S. federal government
Russia reports a record 22,702 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.9 million cases.
In addition, cinemas, museums, concert halls, gyms, swimming pools and ice rinks will also be closed.
Astronomers announce the discovery of the first fast radio burst (FRB) signal detected in the Milky Way galaxy.
Legislative, executive and judiciary powers of Greece
The United States reports 121,054 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day, a new record.
clandestine acquisition of confidential information
Saskatchewan reports 439 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
The first round of Indiana National Guard troops are expected to arrive at nursing homes in the state. The move was announced by Governor Eric Holcomb during a press conference in Indianapolis on October 28.
self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
Thirty-two civilians are killed during an attack by an armed group against the Amhara ethnic group in Welega Province, Ethiopia.
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Deputy Director Matthew Travis, who had expected to become acting director, is forced to resign.
Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began.
Lake Michigan off the coast of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Concerts, cultural and sporting events may be held if seating is limited.
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK economy
current rise in Earth's average temperature and related large-scale shifts in weather patterns
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lift on restrictions of the 25-kilometre (16 mi) travel limit in Melbourne and the "ring of steel" separating the city from Regional Victoria from 11:59 p.m AEDT tonight.
The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state.
Participation of athletes from Belarus in the Olympic Games
Hundreds of people cross the Tekezé River on small boats into Sudan, fleeing the escalating fighting in Tigray.
Michigan announces citations and suspensions on liquor licenses for violating the state's public health order, which was issued on November 15 to control the spread of COVID-19.
system that allows the transfer of money between savers (and investors) and borrowers
Port city on the Red Sea in Eastern Sudan
non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom
In level 2, gatherings involving more than 100 people are banned, some high-risk facilities will be closed, and restaurants cannot operate dine-in services after 9:00 p.m..
explosive weapon, concealed under or on the ground
A fight breaks out which results in one arrest.
The Philippines surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 cases, becoming the second country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia to reach that milestone.
removal of reproductive animals from the flock
Alberta reports a record 1,155 new cases in the last 24 hours.
It also widens the compulsory use of face masks to all outdoor spaces across the country and orders all indoor farm produce markets to close.
Sixty-nine inmates escape from a prison in Baabda District, Lebanon. Five of them are killed in a car crash while being pursued by security forces.
governing body of association football in Africa
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by topic
1988 platform video game developed by Nintendo
Federal Aviation Administration clears Boeing's 737 MAX to fly again, provided that all planes receive modifications to their software and wiring and that all pilots receive additional training.
or current Vice-President of Palau Raynold Oilouch.
President Donald Trump fires Chris Krebs, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which oversaw the security of the 2020 election. Deputy Director Matthew Travis, who had expected to become acting director, is forced to resign. Krebs and the CISA have refuted Trump's accusations of voter fraud, calling the election the "most secure in American history". Trump has called Krebs' statements "highly inaccurate".
Palestinian Sunni-Islamist organization that governs the Gaza strip, with an associated military wing. The group is recognized as a terrorist organization.
Date: November 4, 2020 – April 11, 2021 (5 months and 1 week)
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has reported more than 500 cases since March 6. The country now has 32,318 total confirmed cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize for the past 12 years, decided to not run again for office.
Former Vice President Joe Biden, having more projected electoral votes, says, "We're on track to win this election." Trump has sued in several states, claiming, without providing evidence, widespread voter fraud.
upper house of the United States Congress
China condemns U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision yesterday to remove the militant group East Turkestan Islamic Movement from his department's list of designated foreign terrorist groups.
The Hong Kong government announces that they will limit the number of people in a gathering to two, close venues such as mahjong parlours and swimming pools and ask most civil servants to work from home for two weeks beginning December 2.
diplomatic relations between Montenegro and the Republic of Serbia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines politician
use of excessive force by a police officer
Iraq hangs 21 convicted terrorists and murderers at the Nasiriyah Central Prison in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate. The interior ministry did not provide details of the crimes of those executed but stated they were all convicted under a 2005 counter-terrorism law.
Hungary reports a record 156 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,672.
He also advises people to stay at home and only go outside if necessary.
The defendant in the attack that killed 10 people pleads "not criminally responsible" for the incident saying he has a mental illness. Under Canadian law, his lawyers will have to prove that he has a mental illness that kept him from understanding either what he was doing, or that what he was doing was wrong.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approves the construction of a new Russian Navy facility in Sudan. The naval base will be built near Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, and will hold up to 300 military and civilian personnel.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says that the Ethiopian military is in "full control" of Mekelle after entering the regional capital with limited resistance and are now searching for Tigrayan officials.
A large police presence remains in place near Trafalgar Square where the protest was dispersed shortly after 07:00 p.m.
Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon in the Philippines and causes flooding in Metro Manila killing at least seven people.
The government announces that it will temporarily close 28 Top Glove factories in Klang in stages to enable the Health Ministry to conduct COVID-19 screening and quarantine workers.
The United States remains the country with the most confirmed cases, accounting for 20% of all cases worldwide.
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden applies for Russian citizenship.
protest rallies following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 27-year old Black father, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
The restrictions will take effect on November 6.
unlawful killing of a human with malice aforethought
Protests and marches were underway in cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago.
However, the restrictions do not apply to take-away services.
59th United States presidential inauguration
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered airstrikes and an offensive after an alleged attack on a federal military base by forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm. Front-line healthcare workers in the UAE are also getting the shot as part of emergency use authorization.
It is the largest single-day increase in cases since the pandemic began.
Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
first-level administrative division of the Democratic Republic of Congo
President Trump tweets that he has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
separates the territories of Iraq and Syria
Protests against restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) leader Debretsion Gebremichael confirms that government forces had started an operation to capture Mekelle, saying his forces are "ready to die in defence of our right to administer our region".
epidemic of infectious disease that has spread across a large region with global health impact
Japan's Kagawa Prefecture will cull 850,000 chickens at two poultry farms after the country reported its first bird flu outbreak in more than two years.
civil conflict that began in November 2020 in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
This marks the first time since 1992 that an incumbent president's challenger has won the election over the incumbent president, when Bill Clinton defeated George H. W. Bush.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister
The current state of emergency will expire on November 23.
Period of formation of tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2020
The International Olympic Committee announces that they will seek formal punishments for Olympic officials in Belarus for reports of reprisals against athletes during protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.
digital cash system and associated currency
Chief director of Executive ministries in South Korea under order of the President
movement to grant Puerto Rico U.S. statehood
Wisconsin reports a record 92 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 2,741.
offensive in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war
legal restriction that limits the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected office
Semitic-speaking ethnic group native to Ethiopia in the Ethiopian Highlands
Spanish government department responsible for health care, social security and consumers
Aside of the president, the electorate also votes for the members of the country's National Congress.
Los Angeles County announces that it will issue a new safer-at-home order that restricts the capacity of businesses, closes playgrounds and cardrooms, and prohibits all public and private gatherings of individuals from different households except for religious services and protests.
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
continent on the Earth's northwestern quadrant, spanning from the Arctic Archipelago to the Panama Isthmus
use of postal voting systems in the United States
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at the age of 65 due to complications from COVID-19.
forms of unrest arising from a mass act of civil disobedience in which the participants become hostile toward authority, and authorities incur difficulties in maintaining public safety and order, over the disorderly crowd
establishment serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises
Turkey reports a new record of 5,532 new cases in the last 24 hours, surpassing the previous record set in April.
CST, and indoor capacity will be reduced to 50% of people.
high-energy astrophysical phenomenon manifested as a transient radio pulse lasting only a few milliseconds
Wisconsin reports a record of 7,989 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 331,837.
multiple attacks launched by insurgents in November 2020
online news outlet associated with the so-called Islamic State
The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam.
The United States Supreme Court temporarily blocks restrictions imposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on religious sites, with Amy Coney Barrett being the deciding vote.
city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
area in Malaysia that is centered in Kuala Lumpur
Iran's most senior nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is assassinated by gunmen in Absard.
American businessman and philanthropist (born 1955)
winning candidate of the U.S. presidential election in the time before inauguration
first minister for the Canadian province of Saskatchewan
He also announces that foreign workers in some regions will have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 swab tests.
American attorney and former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States
constituent country of the United Kingdom
one of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announces that a "travel bubble" between Singapore and Hong Kong will begin on November 22 with 200 passengers per day.
observatory located in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico
interim government in Western Asia, governing West Bank Areas A and B since 1994 and, until 2006, the Gaza Strip
state constituency in Selangor, Malaysia
armed forces under the control of Khalifa Haftar mostly in the East of Libya
Head of the spanish public prosecution office
migration of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country
capital and most populous city of Russia
Danish authorities impose a lockdown that orders bars, restaurants, public transport, and public indoor sports closed between tomorrow and December 3 in seven North Jutland municipalities, to potentially help prevent a coronavirus mutation in minks from spreading to humans.
45th presidential administration and cabinet of the USA (2017-2021)
The gunmen are killed during a battle with security forces.
ongoing and extensive overuse of opioid medications, both from medical prescriptions and from illegal sources, which began in the United States in the late 1990s, when opioids were increasingly prescribed for pain management
The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea in the last 24 hours reaches a three-month high of 386.
The new restrictions also order the closure of coffeehouses and cinemas, and for all sports events to be held without fans.
Beginning December 1, Taiwan will require almost all visitors to have negative COVID-19 tests before arriving in the country due to an increase in imported cases.
Romania imposes a nationwide nighttime curfew and closes all schools for 30 days beginning November 9 after the number of daily infections surges over the past two weeks.
The Philippines signs its first supply deal for a COVID-19 vaccine with AstraZeneca to obtain 2.6 million doses of vaccines for more than one million people, covering a percent of its population.
In addition, indoor social gatherings are prohibited.
National Counterterrorism Center director Christopher C. Miller has been named acting secretary.
Patrick Faber of the ruling United Democratic Party is challenged by Johnny Briceño, the candidate of the oppositional People's United Party.
In the first trial, 80 volunteers will take part, and will be expanded to 960 people in December.
series of terrorist incidents in Austria
spiral galaxy in the Local Group containing the Solar System; its appearance across the night sky in areas with little to no light pollution
President of Peru Martín Vizcarra is impeached by the Congress of Peru.
Whipps is the brother-in-law of outgoing President Tommy Remengesau Jr.
county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States
armed conflict in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Albania
Mexico exceeds 100,000 deaths, becoming the fourth country to do so after Brazil, the United States, and India.
device to prevent railway vehicles from going past the end of a physical section of track
The proposal is supported by president Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the military as a reaction to widespread protests which resulted in the resignation of long-term president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Oregon
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration clears Boeing's 737 MAX to fly again, provided that all planes receive modifications to their software and wiring and that all pilots receive additional training.
Russia reports a new single-day record of 27,543 cases, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2.21 million.
Date: 5 October 2017 – present (5 years, 4 months and 6 days)
Two people are wounded after being stabbed at a store in Lugano, Switzerland.
Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (2020-present)
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces the closure of schools for the remainder of the semester and introduces a nationwide weekend curfew from 8:00 p.m.
edible offal from the stomachs of various farm animals
headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; named after the shape of the building, a polygon with five (greek: penta) sides
In response, Western Australia reimposes hard border controls with South Australia.
The election takes place during a rapid surge of new COVID-19 infections.
influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds
Russia reports a record 491 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 37,031.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months between November 13 until January 15, 2021.
internal combustion engine designed to run on gasoline
diplomatic relations between the French Republic and the Republic of Turkey
Iran reports a record 13,721 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 880,542 cases.
109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2022
ongoing viral outbreak in Massachusetts, United States
citizens or residents of the United States of America
Later in the day, federal troops enter the region and heavy fighting is reported.
The Ethiopian National Defense Force says it will begin a "final phase" of an offensive on the Tigray People's Liberation Front-held city of Mekelle in the Tigray Region, following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum for Tigrayan forces to surrender.
US Supreme Court justice since 2020 (born 1972)
Terrorist mass shooting attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand
2010s migrant crisis in the European Union
Voters in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana and South Dakota approve legislation legalizing recreational cannabis, while voters in Mississippi approve the medical use of cannabis.
branch of governmental service or employees of a government agency
currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Texas reports a record 12,293 new cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, there are 147,030 active COVID-19 cases across the state.
Lobsang Sangay, the leader of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, visits the White House, marking their first meeting in 60 years.
A roadside double bombing at a market in the city of Bamyan kills 17 people and wounds another 50. The Bamyan Province is considered one of the safest places in Afghanistan, and this marks the first time that such an attack has occurred there.
In addition, the country also reports 623 new deaths, the highest single-day total since April 6.
national economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic
President of the United States from 1989 to 1993
Germany surpasses one million total cases of COVID-19.
American politician and businessman (born 1963)
Palestine reports a record 1,472 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 81,294.
AstraZeneca’s vaccine candidate shows promise in older adults.
central banking system of the United States
Canadian video game developer owned by French publisher Ubisoft
German government agency responsible for disease control and prevention
Ontario reports 1,426 new infections, a new single-day record.
Japan reports a record of more than 2,400 new cases, according to official figures. It comes as many prefectures such as Osaka and Hokkaido report record numbers of new cases, prompting governors across the country to raise the alarm.
Lithuania declares a three-week lockdown starting from November 7 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
a set of heights, that are having ongoing territorial disputes between Israel and Syria
The attacker was shot dead, and is identified as an Islamic State supporter who tried to join the group in Syria.
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on India's economy
More than 7,000 people gather in Guatemala City to protest the recent budget bill.
The Level 4 status for the 11 areas will remain in effect "for a limited time".
New Zealand politician, Prime minister in 2023
reduction of human social interaction in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious disease
Five of them are killed in a car crash while being pursued by security forces.
Sweden reports 4,034 new infections, a single-day record for the pandemic. Meanwhile, the death toll surpasses 6,000.
overview about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic
The unrest was sparked by a surge of COVID-19 infections in Sri Lankan prisons.
multiple fatal stabbings on 20 June 2020 in Forbury Gardens, Reading, England
Los Angeles County reports 5,031 new cases, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.
Date: 24 May 2020 – 25 March 2021 (10 months and 1 day)
intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states
Armenia and Artsakh leaders deny the loss of the city but say "fierce fighting" is ongoing inside the city.
Guatemala City (and other areas within the country)
Illinois reports 12,348 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. This brings the cumulative cases total to 477,978.
The record number of new cases pushes the nationwide total to 1.66 million, the fifth-highest in the world.
Indonesia falls into a recession for the first time since the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis after its economy contracts 3.49% in the third quarter.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows tests positive for COVID-19.
Indonesia reports a record 6,267 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 534,266. Central Java reports the most cases of any province with 2,036 new cases.
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is expected to win the election, despite international accusations of genocide and persecution of the Rohingya minority, who were also stripped of their voting rights in 2015.
2017 single by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Colorado, United States
The government will also increase the number of places where people must wear masks.
war crimes committed during the Yugoslav civil War
However, she also said that several restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine is available.
All 10,500 birds at the farm will be culled in order to limit the spread of the disease, according to Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.
capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
Turkey also reports a record 168 new deaths, bringing the nationwide death toll to 12,840.
internal combustion engine with quality rotational frequency governing, internal mixture formation, lean air-fuel-ratio, diffusion flame and compression ignition
Hotels, places of worship, gyms, and museums with protective measures will be allowed to reopen beginning on Tuesday, followed by restaurants and gastropubs on December 4.
The Indian Army says it foiled an "infiltration attempt from Pakistan" in northern Kashmir whereas the Pakistan Army claims it responded to "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing" from India.
area of central London, England, historically in the county of Middlesex
conflict among rival groups seeking to control of the territory of Libya
Citizens of Algeria head to the polls to decide over a proposed amendmend of the country's constitution. The proposal is supported by president Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the military as a reaction to widespread protests which resulted in the resignation of long-term president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
The Ethiopian government has denied targeting civilians and both the government and military could not be reached for comment.
armed terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church serving Washington, D.C., and five counties of Maryland, United States
town in Libya, 65 kilometres (40 mi) to the southeast of Tripoli
The United States, Japan, India and Australia begin the Malabar naval exercise, in what is seen as a push to counter China's military and economic power in the region.
The President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi resigns to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Thaçi says he is resigning to "protect the integrity of the presidency of Kosovo". Speaker of the Assembly Vjosa Osmani assumes the office as Acting Kosovar President.
It is China's first sample return mission, and if the mission is successful it will be the first lunar sample return mission since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 in 1976.
Russia says its navy made a United States destroyer turn back after threatening to ram it, claiming that the destroyer violated Russia's territorial waters in the Peter the Great Gulf, "passing the maritime border by two kilometers".
All non-essential retail, close contact services, places of worship and cafés will close after being allowed to reopen tomorrow.
Communications Minister Peter Shannel Agovaka says the ban does not require parliament's approval, and will be enforced once operators "establish a firewall" to block Facebook.
genus of large ground-feeding birds native to the Americas
institution that officially elects the President and Vice President of the United States
The United Nations General Assembly approves a resolution sponsored by Cuba, Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Qatar, and Palestine condemning Israeli forces' use of violence against Palestinians.
New Democratic Party (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
political party in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization
administrative division in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The government of the Bahamas issues a tropical storm watch while a state of emergency is declared in Miami-Dade County, Florida, as the state also prepares for the impact of the storm.
Russia reports 432 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its nationwide death toll to 31,593. It is first time that the country has reported more than 400 deaths and is also a new single-day record for that figure since the pandemic began.
city in and county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and part of the Chicago metropolitan area, known as Chicagoland
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel engine cars by 2030, as part of a government plan to reach a net zero emissions climate target in the United Kingdom by 2050. The sale of hybrid vehicles will also be banned by 2035.
overview of ongoing viral outbreak onboard cruise ships
Eight people are injured in a mass shooting at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, leading to an emergency response. The shooter remains at large.
head of government and of the Council of Ministers of France
Ethiopian government forces are now within 116 km (72 miles) of the heavily defended Tigrayan capital Mekelle.
Germany from 1933 to 1945 while under control of the Nazi Party
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces a closure of the state's border with South Australia for 48 hours beginning at 11:59 p.m.
person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization
Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin describes images of police brutality, at yesterday's clearing of an illegal migrant camp on the Place de la République in Paris, as "shocking" and "unacceptable". He calls for an investigation to be concluded within 48 hours.
executive branch of government in Serbia
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine orders a night time curfew from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. EST in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will begin on November 19 and will last for three weeks.
U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement
The Australian Defence Force's special report into war crimes in Afghanistan is released to the public, revealing that 39 civilians and prisoners had been killed unlawfully by special forces since 2001.
pandemic in Washington, D.C., United States
armed conflicts that started from January 2012
In addition, elderly people are allowed out only at certain times, and masks are mandatory outdoors.
Three militants open fire at Kabul University's campus, killing 22 people and wounding 22 others. The attack began around the time government officials were expected to arrive at the campus for the opening of an Iranian book fair. The gunmen are killed during a battle with security forces. ISIL claims responsibility for the attack.
Massachusetts announces that they will remove New Hampshire and Maine from their low-risk travel list for contracting COVID-19.
overview of contemporary Afghan politics
Forty-five more people are found dead under debris in İzmir after an earthquake struck Greece and Turkey two days ago, bringing the death toll to 85.
This is the first confirmed case outside of Kagawa Prefecture.
motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
selection of the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 2020
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the Republic of Ireland
Michigan surpasses 300,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Hungary
State-affiliated TV reports that Ethiopian Armed Forces have seized Humera Airport in the Tigray Region.
List of mass shootings that have occurred in the United States in 2020
Around 30 miners remain unaccounted for since the collapse, while six men have emerged alive from the mine.
The Reserve Bank of Australia slashes its official cash rate to a historic low 0.1%, in an attempt to boost spending in the economy and address the high rate of unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the highest number of deaths in a single day since April, raising the nationwide death toll to 11,767.
general election taking place on 3 November 2020 for the presidency and legislature of Palau
Political elections for public offices in Burkina Faso
It is the first crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft and the first night launch in the United States since STS-130.
The curfew will begin on November 19 and will last for three weeks.
association football club in Liverpool, England
The government will increase social distancing rules in the Seoul Capital Area to Level 1.5 amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sweden reports a record of 7,240 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden, bringing the nationwide total since the beginning of the pandemic to 208,295 cases.
rock formed from lava erupted from a volcano
Hungary surpasses 200,000 total cases of COVID-19.
Americans head to the polls to vote for their President and Vice President.
Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases.
Pakistan reports 1,708 new infections in the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily total since August as it considers new measures to combat the rising number of cases.
online black market operated as a Tor hidden service
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
Al-Shabaab militants attack a military base in Baladweyne, Somalia, killing 21 people.
municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
part of the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland
Date: 30 January 2020 – ongoing (2 years, 11 months and 4 weeks)
A major police operation is conducted at the headquarters of Ubisoft Montreal following reports of a hostage situation.
agency within the United States Department of the Interior
effort to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing specific groups of people from voting
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of North Dakota
It is the third consecutive day that the country reported a record number of daily cases.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Australian war crimes investigation and report
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Jersey
collision of a vehicle with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or other object
continent, mainly on the Earth's southwestern quadrant
Iraq hangs 21 convicted terrorists and murderers at the Nasiriyah Central Prison in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate.
Saudi crown prince and Minister of Defense (born 1985)
Health Minister Jan Blatný announces that the country will move from level 4 to level 3 of the pandemic alert system, allowing restaurants and non-essential shops to reopen beginning Thursday, but with social distancing limits for customers. The night-time curfew will also be lifted and limited sports activities can resume.
The decision follows a string of high-profile attacks against the Armenian community in Lyon in recent weeks that have been attributed to the group.
The National Congress building is also set on fire.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Date: 7 October 2001 – 30 August 2021 (19 years, 10 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
COVID-19 pandemic in United Arab Emirates
head of state and head of government of the Philippines
The attack comes just hours after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) threatened to target Eritrea.
westernmost subregion of the continent of Asia
Period of formation of tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean in 2020
local time for a month starting November 10.
A lockdown is imposed in the Italian regions of Campania and Tuscany, bringing the number of regions in lockdown in the country to six. Nine more regions are under strict restrictions.
wins the election for President after Raynold Oilouch concedes his defeat.
partially recognized country in southeastern Europe
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
Date: 13 November 1996 – present (26 years)
Food and Drug Administration for their vaccine.
South Africa remains the continent's highest number of reported COVID-19 cases at over 750,000.
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin announce an agreement to curb illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel.
Official residence of the Prime Minister of Israel
Preliminary results see Georgia's ruling party Georgian Dream winning the country's latest parliamentary election. The announcement sparks protests throughout the country.
Germany reports 261 new fatalities, according to the Robert Koch Institute.
Ontario reports 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 82,825.
List of grand masters of the Knights Hospitaller
Food and Drug Administration grants an emergency use authorization for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19 patients.
Ingrida Šimonytė takes office as the new Prime Minister of Lithuania, becoming the second woman to do so.
surpasses 11 million cases of COVID-19, just six days after surpassing ten million cases.
Moldovans head to the polls to elect their President.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in California, United States
Military history of Australia during the War in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf and Diego Garcia
In addition, a record 318 hospitalizations are also reported.
and people will have to stay home from 11:00 p.m.
unrecognised de-facto state in South Caucasus
The Ethiopian National Defense Force declares it is "at war" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which controls the northern Tigray Region.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Hampshire
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Turkey
This is because the state "de-duplicates" individuals who have already received a test prior to the 7-day period.
The lockdown also affects the northern city of Serres.
He says he is symptom-free but will quarantine at his home for ten days.
The order will be in effect from 10:00 p.m.
use of violence as a form of political, economic and religious coercion
city in Collier County, Florida, United States
State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus
President Joko Widodo states that the country has sought emergency authorization to start a mass vaccination programme by the end of the year using CoronaVac and the Sinopharm vaccine.
peace initiative proposed in 2002 at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League
Saskatchewan reports 439 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. The province now has 6,237 total confirmed cases.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Rajasthan, India
type of equal subjects of the Russian Federation
province of Indonesia, on island of Java
Police arrest opposition leader and former prime minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan for creating a parallel government after the victory of incumbent Alassane Ouattara in the election.
Michigan State Representative, Matt Maddock and a group of representatives began impeachment hearings for Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer.
republic of Russia, federal subject of Russia
Voting turnout however was at a record low of less than 24%.
Arcadia CEO Ian Grabiner blames the pandemic for the company's demise, saying "the obstacles we encountered were far too severe".
He also says Turkey's military intervention in Syria was "a surprise and aggression for NATO allies", and that Turkey has "not respected" an arms embargo on Libya.
Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation host a virtual summit in Malaysia to seek ways to revive their economies.
Around 468,000 people are to be evacuated in Vietnam ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Vamco, which has already killed 53 people in the Philippines.
It is scheduled to take effect for 30 days beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson self-isolates after meeting with Ashfield MP Lee Anderson, who later tested positive for COVID-19.
person with whom a person was once in an intimate relationship
central government of England, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The shooting followed an altercation between two groups, according to police.
details of ongoing viral outbreak in the United Arab Emirates
Head of state of The Republic of Colombia
Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China
vice president of the United States since 2021
Under the new rules, people caught without masks in public venues face fines of up to 100,000 won (US$90), while the operators of those places face fines of up to three million won (US$2,700).
U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois and Tim Walberg of Michigan announce they have tested positive for COVID-19.
local time for the next month, in order to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19 that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
It is the fourth time that Japan has reported a record number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Embassy in Asmara reports several explosions in the Eritrean capital.
Protests against the re-election of Belarusian president Aliaksandr Lukashenka
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020
UK Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1374 governing the 2nd tier system in England due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England
Meanwhile, China has accused the United States of having a "cold war mentality" and "ideological prejudice".
Russian viral vector vaccine based on human adenovirus
United States (sporadic protests in other countries)
activities intended to create conditions that favour lasting peace
Hurricane Iota strengthens into a category 5 hurricane as it approaches Nicaragua.
method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields
location where key leadership and coordination functions take place, often recognized as the central home for a disparate organization
Greece reports a record 121 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 2,223.
Thaçi says he is resigning to "protect the integrity of the presidency of Kosovo".
A major search and rescue operation is underway following a collapse at a gold mine in Bindura, Zimbabwe.
city in Switzerland and capital of its canton
details of ongoing pandemic in New York City
However, the restrictions do not apply to International all-cargo flights, Vande Bharat Mission flights, some international flights for which India has travel bubble agreements with other countries, and other flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
August 2020 shooting of 3 people in Kenosha, Wisconsin
The signal is believed to be coming from a magnetar.
The measures, which last for an initial 30 days, will be voted on in the National Assembly tomorrow and come into force on November 11.
South Korea begins to fine people and operators who fail to wear masks in public.
first minister for the Canadian province of Alberta
The proposed law also bans mink farming until the end of next year.
North Carolina politician and White House Chief of Staff to president Donald Trump
Four other White House aides and a Trump campaign staffer have also tested positive.
Japanese prince Fumihito is officially made heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) names Algerian Islamist Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi as its new leader, following the death of Abdelmalek Droukdel during the Battle of Talahandak in June.
Prime Minister of Japan from 2020 to 2021
The voting process was overshadowed by a deteriorating security situation in the northern parts of the country primarily due to islamistic terrorism, resulting in at least one fifth of the country having been unable to participate in the election.
develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals licensed for use as medications
U.S. President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board
ongoing wave of civil unrest against systemic racism in the United States, 2020–2023
New York reports 8,176 new cases, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo. It is the state's highest single-day total since April 24 when more than 10,000 cases were reported.
The total number of confirmed cases in Africa surpasses two million.
representative of the voters to a parliament
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also signs a decree that would impose a nationwide curfew from 10:00 p.m.
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)
In Tehran and about 100 other towns and cities which are classified as "red zone" or "Level 3", non-essential businesses will close and cars will not be allowed to enter or leave the city.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
total amount of debt owed to lenders by a government/state
SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S. Hopkins, Victor J. Glover, Shannon Walker and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the International Space Station.
practice of destroying, often ceremoniously, books or other written material
specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health
those who serve as part of an organized armed military force
Pfizer and BioNTech say that their potential vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Cyprus
Tokyo reports a record 539 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the metropolitan government, bringing the cumulative total since the pandemic began to 37,317 cases.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz imposes several new restrictions on businesses and indoor gatherings in response to a surge in new cases.
Legality of cannabis by U.S. jurisdiction
Where cannabis is and isn't legal in United States of America
The Ethiopian military says Mekelle will be "encircled" and "shown no mercy".
city and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a three-week nationwide lockdown starting November 7 in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Esper had prepared a letter of resignation in the wake of the recent presidential election.
The government imposes a curfew from 9 p.m.
Saudi Arabia denies that such a meeting occurred.
Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert and several other cities, including Shusha and Martuni, using heavy artillery.
former structure of unknown origin in Utah
He is expected to continue working from his house in Naples.
failure to meet the legal obligations of a loan (e.g. by suspending payments)
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, tests negative within a day.
London-based international non-profit organization
details of ongoing viral outbreak in Iran
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin declares that the Turkish ultranationalist group Grey Wolves has been outlawed, stating they "[incite] discrimination and hatred and [are] involved in violent actions". The decision follows a string of high-profile attacks against the Armenian community in Lyon in recent weeks that have been attributed to the group.
Officials say eight inmates were killed and 52 others injured after guards opened fire during a prison riot on Sunday in Mahara, Sri Lanka.
Mexico reports 12,081 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.
head of state and head of government of the United States of America
North York City Centre, North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Georgia announces a curfew in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Gori and Poti between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. local time beginning November 9, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte announces additional restrictions, closing theatres, cinemas, museums and zoos for two weeks beginning at 10:00 p.m.
A rocket attack on residential areas in the Afghan capital Kabul kills at least eight people and injures 31 others.
portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country
people from Puerto Rico or who identify, culturally, as Puerto Rican
Cafes and coffee shops are only allowed to offer takeout and delivery services.
legality, use, culture, market and production of cannabis in the United States of America
Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Sweden
The election is called unfair by the oppositional Union Solidarity and Development Party and is criticised by rights groups for alleged voter suppression and the political disenfranchisement of the Rohingya minority.
referendum on Puerto Rico becoming a US state
Abiy also confirms that airstrikes are being carried out but defines them as "precision-led and surgical", denying claims of civilian casualties.
The country now has 467,730 symptomatic cases.
Additionally, Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin said publicly he was isolating after a possible exposure to the virus.
Turkey reports a record 182 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,373.
bilateral relations between Philippines and United States
public holiday in Poland commemorating the anniversary of restoration of Poland's independence in 1918, after 123 years of occupation (also called Zabory's)
a form of mass wasting involving very rapid to extremely rapid surging flow of debris
local time and total weekend lockdowns from 9:00 p.m.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (South Korea)
Romania records 7,733 new cases, as well as 120 deaths.
The agreement cedes several districts to Azerbaijan, including the Lachin District.
Boko Haram jihadists attack a farm in Jere, Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 43 people.
The Interior Minister described it as a "terror attack".
head of state and government of the Republic of Indonesia
chemical compound; opioid most commonly used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects
Krebs and the CISA have refuted Trump's accusations of voter fraud, calling the election the "most secure in American history".
Prosecutors are seeking terrorism charges against more than a dozen opposition leaders who boycotted the election and created a transitional council.
These new measures will begin on November 23.
Hungarian politician, member of the National Assembly of Hungary since 2002
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
exhibition organized so that companies can showcase or/and demonstrate their newest products
kingdom in southeastern Europe (1929–1943)
to 5:00 a.m., in 121 municipalities across the country, affecting 70% of the population, beginning tomorrow.
military units trained to conduct special operations
Artsakh officials in Nagorno-Karabakh confirm the loss of Shusha to Azeri forces.
2020–21 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
Sixty-nine inmates escape from a prison in Baabda District, Lebanon.
largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed orders a military response, saying that the "last red line has been crossed".
Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz describes "the leak of the prime minister's secret flight to Saudi Arabia" as "an irresponsible move".
motorized road vehicle designed to carry one to eight people rather than primarily goods
Latvia declares a four-week lockdown from November 9 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group collapses into administration, putting over 13,000 jobs at risk and becoming the United Kingdom's biggest corporate casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic so far.
American investor, real-estate developer, newspaper publisher, and senior advisor to President Donald Trump
Protesters took to the streets for a second night in a row as the presidential election inched closer to results. Protests and marches were underway in cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago. The National Guard was mobilized in Portland and arrests were made in Minneapolis and New York City, with police confiscating weapons.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects talks with the leadership of the Tigray People's Liberation Front but says he is willing to talk to representatives "operating legally".
Swedish politician, Prime Minister of Sweden between 2014–2021
Former State Counsellor of Myanmar and Leader of the National League for Democracy
The new restrictions will take effect on November 17 at 12:01 a.m.
Cambodian politician and former military commander of Cambodia
Duration: September 3, 2020 – December 19, 2020
field of physics that deals with the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei
Turkey reports a record 177 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,191.
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Algeria
Restaurants will reopen at 50% capacity and the curfew will be moved from 5:00 p.m.
Australian involvement in the War in Afghanistan
The country also reports 30,103 new cases, including asymptomatic cases, a new record since the pandemic after asymptomatic cases are included.
bilateral relations between Australia and Iran
Australian-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert is freed by Iran in an apparent prisoner exchange with Australia for three Iranians.
province of Indonesia, eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands
Incumbent Igor Dodon seeks a second term against main opposition candidate and former Prime Minister Maia Sandu, who wants closer ties with the European Union.
American physician and healthcare policy expert
These measures come as Hong Kong reports 80 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since August.
country in Northwestern Europe with territories in the Caribbean
Member of Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada
Electricity, water and phone networks are cut off in Catanduanes, while homes are buried under volcanic rocks in Albay; those two are the provinces where all the deaths occurred.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces that the state will relax restrictions on outdoor dining.
most populous metropolitan area in the United States
international German public radio and television channel
act of one or more inmates leaving prison through unofficial or illegal ways
local time starting tomorrow in an attempt to stem the worsening spread of COVID-19.
A layer of loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits covering solid rock
Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP), re-initiate their argument at the parliament to have the Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks passed into law.
2020 Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement
armistice agreement ending the Nagorno-Karabakh war
Recently unsealed court documents reveal that a teenager had been arrested last year for plotting an attack on an unidentified school in the Tasman District of New Zealand.
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Mexico
official currency of the Republic of Korea
The platform is suspended 450 feet (137 meters) above the fixed radio dish, which is 1,000 feet (305 meters) in diameter.
It also introduces a new five-tiered social distancing system, which replaces a three-level system that was designed to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic.
In two other regions, Apulia and Sicily, stricter measures will be imposed.
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs, with the full moon dimming slightly as it passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow.
active ingredient in alcoholic beverages
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saudi Arabia)
Runs the diplomatic relations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with other countries
1910-1918 kingdom in Southeastern Europe
navy says that their destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation to challenge a Russian claim "inconsistent with the rules of international law as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention to enclose the waters of a bay".
second-level administrative country subdivision of Portugal
Date: May 26, 2020 – 2023 (2 years, 8 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)
Wisconsin reports 7,777 new cases, a new single-day record.
the capital city in the northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia
The National Assembly approves the first version of a law that would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer, if there is an intention to harm the officer.
National legislature of the Solomon Islands
Russia reports a record 456 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 34,387.
division of the United States' National Weather Service
precursor attacks of Tigray War in Ethiopia
A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia.
air warfare branch of Ethiopia's military
result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
Rocket attacks are carried out in three northern Malian cities – Gao, Kidal and Ménaka – against French military bases. No one is killed or injured. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for the attacks.
Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, leaves more than 50 people dead in Guatemala after causing flooding and landslides. It is expected to regain strength and head to Cuba and the coast of Florida this weekend.
New York City, New York, United States New York Metropolitan Area (depending on criteria of study)
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Mongolia
The International Organisation for Migration says at least 74 people have died after their boat, which was carrying more than 120 people, capsized off the coast of Libya.
In addition, the maximum amount of people who can meet outside is reduced from four to two.
Outgoing president Tommy Remengesau Jr., who completed his term limit, will be succeeded either by his brother-in-law Surangel Whipps Jr.
The storm is moving in the Caribbean Sea towards Nicaragua bringing "devastating conditions".
101st season of the National Football League (NFL)
These tests are more than 90% accurate, making them a viable alternative to nasal swab tests which are uncomfortable and harder to use to test children.
company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight
island sovereign state in the West Indies
Mysheika Roberts and Franklin County, Ohio Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola issue stay-at-home advisories for residents of Columbus and Franklin County.
Saudi diplomat and minister of foreign affairs (born 1962)
Ongoing coronavirus pandemic in New Zealand
There are conflicting reports of the status of Axum, with both sides claiming to control the town.
city in and county seat of Wayne County, Michigan, United States
4th president of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Additionally, District 75 schools that cater to students with disabilities will reopen on December 10.
international relationship between Israel and the United States
The interior ministry of North Kivu province has blamed the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and added that six other civilians were killed in a nearby village on Tuesday.
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
protests by Indian farmers against three farm Acts
dam on the island of Luzon in the Philippines
PST and remain in effect for four weeks.
National public health agency of South Korea
region in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island
The number of new confirmed cases in Malaysia increases by a record 1,884 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 56,659. 1,203 of these cases are from Selangor due to an increase in new infections in workplaces in the Klang Valley.
body exerting the executive power in France
The government will increase social distancing rules in the Seoul Capital Area to Level 2 and both North and South Jeolla Province to Level 1.5 beginning November 24 amidst a third wave of COVID-19 cases.
New York reports 8,176 new cases, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
former President of Burkina Faso ousted in a coup d'état on 23 Jan 2022
Salafi jihadist organization founded in 1988
Japan's national aero-space agency as JAXA
events following the conclusion of the Falklands War in Argentina
He added that they were concerned that the man could be contagious, though he is in isolation.
Pakistan reports the highest single-day total for both daily cases and deaths since mid-July, when 2,843 new cases and 47 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours.
2020 police murder of a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
military occupation of the West Bank by Israel
Eight people are injured in a mass shooting at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, leading to an emergency response.
acting U.S. Secretary of Defense during the last months of the Trump administration
This brings the cumulative cases total to 477,978.
Iran imposes new restrictions that order restaurants and non-essential businesses in Tehran to close at 6:00 p.m.
The cocktail was previously given to President Donald Trump during his hospitalization for COVID-19 last month.
diagnostic testing for the respiratory illness COVID-19 and the underlying pathogen SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
Amnesty International reports that massacres are taking place in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia after a conflict broke out last week.
explosive device that gets its destructive force from nuclear reactions
pornographic video sharing website owned by MindGeek
Incumbent prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves wins a historic fifth consecutive mandate.
Amhara Region authorities report that the "illegal" TPLF group "launched a rocket attack around 1:40 am" but that the attack caused no damage.
state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
Date: November 17, 2019 – present (3 years and 2 months)
Amnesty cites witnesses blaming the Tigray People's Liberation Front for the "horrific tragedy" taking place as airstrikes continue to hit the region after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed blamed the political group of committing war crimes.
Restaurants can serve only takeaway food and shops will limit the number of people inside.
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
Australian contribution to the war in Afghanistan
About one million people have been evacuated.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg announces new restrictions limiting the number of guests to visit a household to five, ordering bars to close at midnight as of November 7, and ordering people to avoid unnecessary travel.
US animal rights activist writer, and de facto first gentleman of Colorado from 2019
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation
event of a storm moving over land after being over water
Unidentified gunmen using grenades and automatic weapons attacked an army post in western Baghdad, killing 11 people, including soldiers.
domesticated bird kept by humans primarily as a food source
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told Italian lawmakers he will announce new restrictions that would vary by region but would include a "late evening" curfew for many regions.
capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
standing body of PRC's National People's Congress
incident where some group is killed by another
bilateral relations between United states and Palestine
Initially, two US Armed Forces personnel had tested positive for the virus and have both recovered.
city in Collin County, Texas, United States
section of 16th Street in Washington, D.C., designated in June 2020
A helicopter carrying Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeepers crashes near Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt.
Despite this, he and senior secretary Mostafa Kamal Uddin remain in isolation.
A lockdown is imposed in the Italian regions of Campania and Tuscany, bringing the number of regions in lockdown in the country to six.
1858–1947 British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent
The Ethiopian government denies this and claims that many Tigrayan fighters are surrendering as the 72-hour ultimatum previously issued by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is approaching its end and a military build-up is growing around the region's capital, Mekelle.
People living in these areas are also advised to avoid travelling in and out of the state.
offices held over time by the head of government of Germany
President of Peru from 10 to 15 November 2020
The night-time curfew will also be lifted and limited sports activities can resume.
In addition, there are a record 155 people that have been hospitalized because of the virus.
The death toll from the massacre yesterday in Jere, Borno State, Nigeria, rises to 110, as more people are found dead and injured victims die of their wounds.
details of ongoing viral pandemic in Portugal
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declares a state of health emergency that will come into force next week to allow the government to impose further restrictions.
The total number of confirmed cases in Africa surpasses two million. South Africa remains the continent's highest number of reported COVID-19 cases at over 750,000.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issues an ultimatum to the leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front, giving the group 72 hours to surrender before federal forces begin a ground offensive to capture the region's capital Mekelle.
municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government
A new lockdown is announced for four Italian regions: Lombardy, Piedmont, Aosta Valley, and Calabria.
name used by a wide variety of current and historical uniformed organizations in different countries
Georgia imposes additional restrictions which require people to wear masks outdoors as well as indoors, all restaurants and cafés must close at 10:00 p.m.
cabinet minister responsible for foreign affairs in Hungary
attack in which the attacker knows they will die
Date: 14 November 2020 Time: ~18:30 (EET)
ongoing viral pandemic in São Paulo state, Brazil
Iraqi and local officials say a senior Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander and three others have been killed in a drone strike near the Iraq–Syria border.
social and legal aspects of cannabis use in Israel
If voters decide on statehood, the territory could work to join the union and fully become incorporated into the United States.
municipality of the Philippines in the province of Ifugao
2020–2021 transition of the U.S. presidency from Donald Trump to Joe Biden
Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
Federal forces say that they have seized the town of Wukro in Ethiopia's Tigray Region as they advance on the region's capital Mekelle.
Federal troops seize the town of Shire Inda Selassie from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as government forces advance on the Tigray Region's capital Mekelle.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that 11 local authorities, including Glasgow, are to be placed into the highest level of restrictions (Level 4) for three weeks beginning at 6:00 p.m.
city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States
Incumbent president Igor Dodon received over 32% and will face Sandu in the second round later in November.
Grocery stores and food delivery services are exempt from the lockdowns within certain hours.
uniformed police force responsible for the enforcement of civil law in Iraq
First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol and will have to close for dine-in customers at 6:00 p.m.
centre-right to right-wing political party in Canada
bilateral relations between Australia and China
In response to a rise in cases, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces the most widespread restrictions in the country beginning tomorrow, including extending curfews to weeknights between 9:00 p.m.
capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala
conflict over the Kashmir region between India, Pakistan and China
Under the latest public health order, people are being asked to stay at home, and only essential businesses will remain open.
In addition, the country reports 445 deaths, the highest number in a single day since May 2 and pushing the death toll to 40,192, becoming the sixth country to register more than 40,000 deaths.
United States civil space and aeronautics agency
second highest political office in Malaysia
The lead car of the train partially rested on a 10-metre (33 ft) high whale sculpture erected in front of the station, preventing the train from falling to the street below.
Belgium reports an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 bird flu on a poultry farm in Menen.
All major U.S. networks project that Joe Biden has been elected President of the United States after winning Pennsylvania.
primary national police force in Afghanistan
Restaurants and bars will be ordered to close indoor services by 10:00 p.m.
59th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops
The employees remaining in the building are safely evacuated.
The identity of the commander and who conducted the airstrike is currently unknown.
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa tests positive for COVID-19.
The antitrust commission also opens a second investigation into similar charges against Amazon.
relations between the governments of the French Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Chief of Staff to the President of Belarus
any crime that involves a computer and a network
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called the killing an act of state terror.
city in Northeastern Brazil, state capital of Ceará
labour dispute in India in November and December 2020
The new executive order will take effect tomorrow.
going protests in response to COVID-19 policies in the United Kingdom
Under the new rules, these establishments will not be allowed to serve customers from 11:00 p.m.
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
part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean; typically includes East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania
pro-democracy demonstrations and other civil disobedience sparked by a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong
emergency protocol that prevents people or information from leaving an area, usually only initiated by someone in a position of authority
2020–2022 protests following the police murder of George Floyd
viral ongoing pandemic in Washington state, United States
Following a two-year trial, former Nduma Defense of Congo militia leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka is sentenced to life imprisonment for "murder, rape, sexual slavery and enlisting children under 15 years old" by a military court.
ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Scotland, United Kingdom
human settlement in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
human settlement in United States of America
Date: 27 January 2020 – ongoing (3 years, 2 weeks and 3 days)
one of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security
The attackers blow up a car and then open fire on his vehicle, seriously wounding him; he later dies in a hospital.
Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war
involvement of Turkey in the Syrian civil war
Trump has called Krebs' statements "highly inaccurate".
Ministry of Science and Technology (China)
government ministry of the People's Republic of China
Paris Agreement withdrawal by the United States from 2017–2021
head of government or prime minister of Ireland
psychoactive herb from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes
The slow-moving hurricane, which peaked at category 4, caused floods and devastation in Nicaragua and hurricane warnings are still in place for parts of Nicaragua.
NASA Commercial Crew Program mission to the International Space Station
Indoor and outdoor gatherings will have a 10-person limit, bars and restaurants will close indoor dining service at 10 p.m.
The number of confirmed worldwide COVID-19 cases surpasses 50 million.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announces that the government will lift the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Kedah, Melaka, Terengganu and Johor tomorrow but will place Kelantan under the CMCO until December 6.
These measures will be discussed at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting tomorrow.
head of state of the RSFSR (office established in 1991) and Russia
airport in Humera, & Tigray Region, Ethiopia
The exchange was overseen by Russian peacekeepers, according to the Red Cross.
The government announces that Iran will impose stricter restrictions beginning November 21.
(The New York Times via The Sydney Morning Herald)
Voters in Puerto Rico vote on whether they wish to be a state or not.
slavery with the intention of using the slaves for sex
Date: 17 December 2001 – 15 August 2021 (19 years, 7 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)
Iraqi insurgency since the defeat of ISIL
coastal waters that are part of a nation-state's sovereign territory
Three or four of the attackers are later killed during a gunfight with Fakhrizadeh's bodyguards.
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (since 2001)
The police believes that attacks was carried out by East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), a terrorist group linked to the Islamic State.
head of government in the Australian state of Victoria