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United States
Election Riot Anniversary
Today, President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the Capitol building on the one year anniversary of the Capitol riots. On January 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump, having been defeated in the elections held the prior November, gave a speech at the Ellipse south of the White House. Following his remarks, the protestors marched 2 miles (3.7 km) to the Capitol building to express opposition to Congress certifying the election results, and a mass group of protesters forced their way past barricades and security to enter the building. The protestors were eventually expelled and the election certification was finalized later that day. Over 700 people have been arrested in connection with the incident and are facing ongoing charges while Congress continues to investigate the event.
This map depicts the timeline of events and locations leading up to and including a mob of supporters of former President Donald Trump breaking into the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Yemen
Shifting Priorities in Ongoing War
In the aftermath of Iran-backed Houthi rebels capturing a cargo vessel in the Red Sea, the intensity of fighting is increasing. Yemeni government forces supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are now focusing on new priorities, including increasing attention on attacking rebel forces in the capital of Sanaa, which the rebels have held since 2014, and reducing rebel control of the country’s oil fields and production infrastructure in the provinces of Marib and Shabwa. The Yemen Petroleum Company reports the coalition has diverted five oil tankers that had received United Nations approval to enter the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah. Yemen’s oil production collapsed with the ongoing war in 2015, but both sides recognize the value of the resources to enhance their military, political, and economic positions.
This map depicts the oil fields and production resources that are increasingly a point of conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi-led coalition forces supporting the government in Yemen. Click on the map to learn more.
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Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations
The soccer tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations will begin this Sunday in host country Cameroon after being delayed by COVID. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant in Cameroon, which has low vaccination rates, has been challenging. The African Football Confederation has established rules to help ensure the games are safe. Spectators must be fully vaccinated and provide negative PCR tests administered no more than 72 hours before each game. A few African nations’ teams have already been impacted as players have tested positive for COVID and cannot be replaced for the matches.
This map depicts the 24 countries set to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament, starting Sunday. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which country is essentially split into two by the South China Sea?
A: Malaysia
The country of Malaysia is separated into two areas of land, known as Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, with the majority of the population living in Peninsular Malaysia. The two regions are separated by about 400 miles (644 km) of sea. Due to its position in one of the world’s major trade routes, Malaysia has vast influences and unique culture. Receiving almost 10 ft (3 m) of rain a year, the country is covered with tropical rainforests and large rivers. Combining its diverse ecosystems of forest, river, and marine, Malaysia is considered to be one of the world’s ‘mega-diverse’ countries, meaning it’s home to a majority of Earth’s species and has high numbers of endemic species.
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Q: Originally called Pulpudeva and renamed several times after multiple conquests, what city is considered to be the oldest in Europe?
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