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August 2024 (1) infographic
Graphic zeigt eine Auswahl von News Events im August 2024.
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WORLD AGENDA

World Agenda August 2024(1)

By Duncan Mil

July 23, 2024 - Zu den Events im August gehören die Paralympischen Spiele, Launch
von Chinas G60 Starlink Mega Konstellation, Abzug der US Truppen aus Niger. Italien feiert die Opern von Gioachino Rossini und Indonesien wird die neue Hauptstadt Nusantara – auf der Insel Borneo – feierlich eröffnen.

Aug, Niger: U.S. troops will completely withdraw from a critical drone base in the West African country ahead of a Sep 15 deadline set by the country’s military rulers. They scrapped a cooperation deal with Washington in March after seizing power in a Jul 2023 coup.

Aug 1, Albania: Two Italian migrant detention centres will open north of the capital Tirana, as part of a controversial deal signed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Albania to curb migration to Italy

Aug 5, China: The first of over 12,000 satellites from China’s G60 Starlink mega constellation will launch on a Long March 6A rocket. The venture aims to provide global internet access, challenging U.S. projects like SpaceX’s Starlink.

Aug 7-23, Italy: The Rossini Opera Festival will stage five of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini’s works in Pesaro, his birthplace, which was designated Italy’s Capital of Culture in 2024.

Aug 17, Indonesia: Nusantara, the country’s new capital city on the island of Borneo, will be inaugurated on Independence Day. The $32 billion project will ease the burden on traffic-ridden, polluted Jakarta.

Aug 19-22, U.S.: Democrats will nominate Vice President Kamala Harris at their National Convention in Chicago as their presidential candidate to take on Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Aug 28-Sep 8, France: Paris will host the Paralympic Games for the first time. As many as 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in the city. The event has led to a significant overhaul of the accessibility of the transport infrastructure.

Aug 28- Sep 7, Italy: Among the world premieres at the Venice International Film Festival is legend Errol Morris’ documentary, Separated, about the separation of parents and children on the Mexico-U.S. border by the Donald Trump administration. The film couldn’t be more timely when Trump is promising mass deportations if reelected president. Peter Weir and Sigourney Weaver will receive Lifetime Achievement awards.

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PUBLISHED: 29/07/2024; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images, Bridget Laudien, World History Publishing / Constance Mayer
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