Tuesday

September 15, 2020

Health and environment

COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia

The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn)

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Brazil reports 1,113 deaths, the country's highest in two weeks, thus bringing the death toll to 133,119. (Reuters)

International relations

Canada–United States relations

Canada–United States trade relations, Trump tariffs

The United States announces the suspension of the 10 percent tariff imposed on Canadian aluminum imports since August with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative citing a "sharp" decline in imports for the decision. (AFP via RFI)

European migrant crisis, Germany–Greece relations

Germany agrees to take 1,500 migrants from Greece following a devastating fire at the Moria Refugee Camp on the island of Lesbos. (Euronews)