Saturday, September 19, 2020

Let's Do The News! (September 19, 2020)


- A political rally has broken out in the United States, hours after the death of liberal Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Democrats and Republicans argue about who will replace her. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says they will pick any replacement recommended by the Trump administration, possibly before the elections.

- The Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has survived impeachment attempt after a lengthly debate where Congress in Lima voted against removing Vizcarra.

- Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe visited the Yasukuni Shrine days after stepping down. He posted a picture of his visit on his Twitter account.

- China has condemned the United States for bullying after Washington announced the ban on Chinese-made apps like TikTok and WeChat.

- Meteorologists began using Greek alphabets to find new names for Atlantic storms after running out of traditional ones due to frequency of the hurricanes.

- Anti-government protesters in Thailand said they expect today's turnout to be the biggest yet in their campaign to reform the political system and monarchy.

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