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*[[WhatsApp]] sues [[Israel|Israeli]] cyber intelligence firm [[NSO Group]] for allegedly spying on 1,400 users on four continents. Among those affected were diplomats, journalists, and government officials. If moved forward, it could set a major legal precedent for [[computer security|cybersecurity]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-cyber-whatsapp-nsogroup/whatsapp-sues-israels-nso-for-allegedly-helping-spies-hack-phones-around-the-world-idUSKBN1X82BE?il=0 (Reuters)] |
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*[[2019 Cotabato earthquakes]] |
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**A magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes the southern part of the island of [[Mindanao]], killing at least eight. [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/713664/magnitude-6-5-earthquake-rocks-southern-phl/story/ (GMA News and Public Affairs)] |
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*At least 42 people were killed during a landslide caused by torrential rainfall in the city of [[Bafoussam]], [[Cameroon]]. Twenty-six of the victims are children. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/dozens-dead-cameroon-landslide-torrential-rain-191029180802994.html (Al Jazeera)] |
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*[[South Airlines Flight 8971]] |
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**The [[National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation of Ukraine|National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation]] of [[Ukraine]] concludes its investigation, stating the accident was caused by the pilot's excessive speed reductions as he attempted to land in weather conditions beyond his qualifications. [http://avherald.com/h?article=45db0756&opt=0 (The Aviation Herald)] |
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*[[Turkey–United States relations]], [[Armenia–United States relations]], [[Armenian Genocide recognition]] |
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**The [[United States House of Representatives]] votes 405 to 11 to officially recognize the [[Armenian Genocide]] as a [[genocide]] for the first time. [[Turkey]] condemns the resolution, describing it as "a meaningless political step", and that "its sole addressees are the Armenian lobby and anti-Turkey groups". [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-turkey-armenia/u-s-house-backs-measure-recognizing-armenian-genocide-idUSKBN1X82LY (Reuters)] |
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*[[Israel–Jordan relations]] |
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**[[Jordan]] recalls its ambassador to Israel when the latter refuses to release two Jordanian citizens whom [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Jordan)|Foreign Affairs Minister]] [[Ayman Safadi]] says have been held illegally for months without charges. They were arrested in August for crossing into the [[West Bank]] to attend a family wedding. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-jordan-israel-envoy/jordan-recalls-envoy-to-israel-to-protest-detention-of-two-citizens-idUSKBN1X82JI (Reuters)] |
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*[[2019–20 Lebanese protests]] |
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**[[Lebanon|Lebanese]] [[Prime Minister of Lebanon|Prime Minister]] [[Saad Hariri]] submits his resignation to [[President of Lebanon|President]] [[Michel Aoun]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/lebanon-pm-saad-hariri-offers-resignation-mass-protests-191029123235727.html (Al |
**[[Lebanon|Lebanese]] [[Prime Minister of Lebanon|Prime Minister]] [[Saad Hariri]] submits his resignation to [[President of Lebanon|President]] [[Michel Aoun]]. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/lebanon-pm-saad-hariri-offers-resignation-mass-protests-191029123235727.html (Al Jazeera)] |
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*[[October 2019 Iraqi protests]] |
*[[October 2019 Iraqi protests]] |
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**[[Shia Islam|Shia]] cleric [[Muqtada al-Sadr]], who heads the [[Alliance Towards Reforms|current ruling bloc]], calls on the opposition to help him introduce a [[motion of no confidence]] against [[Prime Minister of Iraq|Prime Minister]] [[Adil Abdul-Mahdi]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-protests-sadr/iraqs-sadr-calls-on-rival-to-join-him-in-ousting-pm-idUSKBN1X825R?il=0 (Reuters)] |
**[[Shia Islam|Shia]] cleric [[Muqtada al-Sadr]], who heads the [[Alliance Towards Reforms|current ruling bloc]], calls on the opposition to help him introduce a [[motion of no confidence]] against [[Prime Minister of Iraq|Prime Minister]] [[Adil Abdul-Mahdi]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-protests-sadr/iraqs-sadr-calls-on-rival-to-join-him-in-ousting-pm-idUSKBN1X825R?il=0 (Reuters)] |
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*[[2019 United Kingdom general election]] |
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**The [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] votes 438 to 20 to approve [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] [[Boris Johnson]]’s call to hold a general election on December 12. [https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu/britain-set-for-december-12-election-to-break-the-brexit-deadlock-idUKKBN1X80QT (Reuters)] |
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 12 April 2024
October 29, 2019 (Tuesday)
Business and economics
- WhatsApp sues Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group for allegedly spying on 1,400 users on four continents. Among those affected were diplomats, journalists, and government officials. If moved forward, it could set a major legal precedent for cybersecurity. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
- 2019 Cotabato earthquakes
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes the southern part of the island of Mindanao, killing at least eight. (GMA News and Public Affairs)
- At least 42 people were killed during a landslide caused by torrential rainfall in the city of Bafoussam, Cameroon. Twenty-six of the victims are children. (Al Jazeera)
- South Airlines Flight 8971
- The National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation of Ukraine concludes its investigation, stating the accident was caused by the pilot's excessive speed reductions as he attempted to land in weather conditions beyond his qualifications. (The Aviation Herald)
International relations
- Turkey–United States relations, Armenia–United States relations, Armenian Genocide recognition
- The United States House of Representatives votes 405 to 11 to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide as a genocide for the first time. Turkey condemns the resolution, describing it as "a meaningless political step", and that "its sole addressees are the Armenian lobby and anti-Turkey groups". (Reuters)
- Israel–Jordan relations
- Jordan recalls its ambassador to Israel when the latter refuses to release two Jordanian citizens whom Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi says have been held illegally for months without charges. They were arrested in August for crossing into the West Bank to attend a family wedding. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
- 2019–20 Lebanese protests
- Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri submits his resignation to President Michel Aoun. (Al Jazeera)
- October 2019 Iraqi protests
- Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who heads the current ruling bloc, calls on the opposition to help him introduce a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. (Reuters)
- 2019 United Kingdom general election
- The House of Commons votes 438 to 20 to approve Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call to hold a general election on December 12. (Reuters)