In recent weeks, the approval and rollout of several vaccines has raised hopes of mitigating and eventually overcoming the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has cost the lives of nearly 2…
Proposed French bill provokes controversy over repression of freedoms
France’s new global security bill—passed by the National Assembly on Nov. 24—sparked nationwide protests for the controversial Act 24 that would create a new criminal offense for publishing images of…
Protests in Thailand turn violent following parliament decision
Thailand’s recent parliament vote on possible reforms to the constitution resulted in thousands of protests across the country, according to CNN. Parliament voted on seven motions that would create…
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November 23, Warsaw, Poland: Police clashed with protesters outside of the Education Ministry during a women-led protest focusing on reproductive rights and education reform. A large poster was unveiled outside…
Peruvians take to the streets following presidential impeachment
In his second impeachment vote in three months, Peru’s president, Martín Vizcarra, was removed from office on Nov. 9 over allegations of corruption—resulting in widespread protests throughout the country. …
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November 16, Moldova: Pro-European Union candidate, Maia Sandu, won Moldova’s presidential election against incumbent Igor Dodon with 57.7% of the vote, according to The New York Times. The loss of…
Deadly conflict in Ethiopia forces tens of thousands to flee
Ongoing feuds between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian National Defense Front (EDF) have led thousands of Ethiopians to become refugees as tensions continue to escalate, according…
Treaty to ban nuclear weapons gets key 50th ratification
The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will enter into force on Jan. 22, 2021, after Honduras became the 50th nation-state to ratify the agreement on Oct….
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November 9 Bolivia: Former President Evo Morales returned to Bolivia after spending almost a year in exile. Thousands of fans gathered to wave flags and celebrate Morales’ return. Morales fled…
President of Kosovo resigns due to war crime charges
President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi resigned on Nov. 5, following allegations of war crimes that led to an indictment by the Hague, which hosts the International Court of Justice. …
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November 1 Philippines: Typhoon Goni made landfall in the Philippines with sustaining winds up to 195 mph. Although the typhoon missed a direct hit to the country’s capital, Manila, 16…