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British Airways suspends flights to Beijing and Shanghai
- January 29, 2020
However, not all of United's flights to or from China have been canceled. "Flights are now suspended until Monday, February 3rd as we continually review our schedule according to advice from the authorities". The death toll from the new virus in China has soared to 132. There were five confirmed cases in the United States and more than 100 possible cases being monitored by the CDC. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
However, not all of United's flights to or from China have been canceled. "Flights are now suspended until Monday, February 3rd as we continually review our schedule according to advice from the authorities". The death toll from the new virus in China has soared to 132. There were five confirmed cases in the United States and more than 100 possible cases being monitored by the CDC. (more...)
Jamaica natural disaster: Ground opens up in Cayman Islands
- January 29, 2020
The quake occurred on the plate boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates, about six miles below the earth's surface, which the Associated Press noted is considered a relatively shallow natural disaster. Several aftershocks also rocked the region, including a 6.1 magnitude quake. Nevertheless, the Tsunami Warning center believes a tsunami up to a meter tall is possible for Belize, Mexico, and Honduras in addition to Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
The quake occurred on the plate boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates, about six miles below the earth's surface, which the Associated Press noted is considered a relatively shallow natural disaster. Several aftershocks also rocked the region, including a 6.1 magnitude quake. Nevertheless, the Tsunami Warning center believes a tsunami up to a meter tall is possible for Belize, Mexico, and Honduras in addition to Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. (more...)
Trump lawyers dismiss Bolton’s claims during impeachment arguments
- January 29, 2020
Senator Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) warned that "one witness would likely lead to many witnesses" and added that there were probably 51 votes in the GOP Senate to compel the testimony of the whistleblowers, the whistleblower anonymous and other figures. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Senator Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) warned that "one witness would likely lead to many witnesses" and added that there were probably 51 votes in the GOP Senate to compel the testimony of the whistleblowers, the whistleblower anonymous and other figures. (more...)
Johnson and Trump discuss telecoms security amid Huawei decision
- January 29, 2020
Last year, the U.S. imposed trade restrictions on Huawei over concerns about the company's security and ties to the Chinese government. The Huawei decision is also being watched closely on Capitol Hill. The collaboration to ensure the safety of telecommunications networks was discussed Friday in a telephone conversation between the two leaders, the British government said in a statement amid reports that British officials had supported the company to play a role. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Last year, the U.S. imposed trade restrictions on Huawei over concerns about the company's security and ties to the Chinese government. The Huawei decision is also being watched closely on Capitol Hill. The collaboration to ensure the safety of telecommunications networks was discussed Friday in a telephone conversation between the two leaders, the British government said in a statement amid reports that British officials had supported the company to play a role. (more...)
British Columbia confirms first case of coronavirus
- January 29, 2020
An airplane evacuating as many as 240 Americans from a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak departed Wednesday before dawn, and is en route to the U.S., a U.S. Misinformation: Fabricated warnings and false information about the coronavirus are testing governments, tech platforms and health officials - as well as a nervous public - in both the USA and China. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
An airplane evacuating as many as 240 Americans from a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak departed Wednesday before dawn, and is en route to the U.S., a U.S. Misinformation: Fabricated warnings and false information about the coronavirus are testing governments, tech platforms and health officials - as well as a nervous public - in both the USA and China. (more...)
Trump backs Pompeo against NPR, criticizes CNN and Fox News
- January 29, 2020
Get our best delivered to your inbox . After the interview in which Kelly pressed Pompeo on Ukraine, she later recounted, Kelly "asked, 'Do you think Americans care about Ukraine?' He used the F-word in that sentence and many others". On Monday, NPR confirmed the removal of Kelemen, who has covered the State Department for two decades, and said she was informed that she would not be traveling but she was not given a reason why. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Get our best delivered to your inbox . After the interview in which Kelly pressed Pompeo on Ukraine, she later recounted, Kelly "asked, 'Do you think Americans care about Ukraine?' He used the F-word in that sentence and many others". On Monday, NPR confirmed the removal of Kelemen, who has covered the State Department for two decades, and said she was informed that she would not be traveling but she was not given a reason why. (more...)
Fotis Dulos rushed to hospital after failing to appear in court
- January 29, 2020
Authorities requested a well-being check on Dulos after he did not show up for an emergency bond hearing, and upon arrival, Farmington police officers observed Dulos unresponsive and began performing CPR, both law enforcement sources said. "Questions had arisen regarding the collateral to post the $ 6 million bond , and we were ordered to appear in court at noon", Pattis told the network. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Authorities requested a well-being check on Dulos after he did not show up for an emergency bond hearing, and upon arrival, Farmington police officers observed Dulos unresponsive and began performing CPR, both law enforcement sources said. "Questions had arisen regarding the collateral to post the $ 6 million bond , and we were ordered to appear in court at noon", Pattis told the network. (more...)
Prince Andrew has 'provided zero cooperation' in Epstein investigation, USA prosecutor says
- January 29, 2020
Standing outside Epstein's East 71st Street mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Berman said Prince Andrew , despite his public offer of cooperation, has so far provided none. Andrew said in November he would be willing to help "any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required". As recently as July 2018, Epstein refused to let a Virgin Islands investigator and US marshals enter Little St. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Standing outside Epstein's East 71st Street mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Berman said Prince Andrew , despite his public offer of cooperation, has so far provided none. Andrew said in November he would be willing to help "any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required". As recently as July 2018, Epstein refused to let a Virgin Islands investigator and US marshals enter Little St. (more...)
Israeli drones and planes bomb buildings near Gaza
- January 29, 2020
Israel on Saturday reportedly carried out air raids in Gaza Strip in its response to the launch of incendiary devices attached to balloons fired from the Palestinian side, the Israeli army said. Israel seized the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War and has since controlled or blockaded them despite global criticism. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Israel on Saturday reportedly carried out air raids in Gaza Strip in its response to the launch of incendiary devices attached to balloons fired from the Palestinian side, the Israeli army said. Israel seized the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War and has since controlled or blockaded them despite global criticism. (more...)
Confirmed Cases of Corona Virus in US
- January 29, 2020
Hong Kong has banned visitors from China's Hubei province where coronavirus outbreak originated as number of virus deaths in China rose to 80. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to travel to Beijing to meet officials and health experts. (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Hong Kong has banned visitors from China's Hubei province where coronavirus outbreak originated as number of virus deaths in China rose to 80. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to travel to Beijing to meet officials and health experts. (more...)
Turkey's Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 31, Tremors Felt in Israel
- January 29, 2020
Almost 2,000 search and rescue personnel were sent to the region while thousands of beds, blankets and tents have been provided, the presidency said. The agency said 76 buildings were destroyed and more than 1,000 damaged in the quake. Some football clubs announced they would donate the receipts of their weekend matches while fans of the Fenerbahce football club threw scarves and hats on to the pitch during a game in Istanbul, chanting "Cold Elazig, Fenerbahce is with you!" Mosques, schools, ... (more...)
- January 29, 2020
Almost 2,000 search and rescue personnel were sent to the region while thousands of beds, blankets and tents have been provided, the presidency said. The agency said 76 buildings were destroyed and more than 1,000 damaged in the quake. Some football clubs announced they would donate the receipts of their weekend matches while fans of the Fenerbahce football club threw scarves and hats on to the pitch during a game in Istanbul, chanting "Cold Elazig, Fenerbahce is with you!" Mosques, schools, ... (more...)
Strong natural disaster strikes near Jamaica, shaking felt across the Caribbean
- January 28, 2020
According to the Weather Channel , it was felt as far away as Florida. It was centered 125 kilometers north-northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, and hit at 2:10 p.m. No damage or injuries have been confirmed but there are widespread reports of people feeling the tremor throughout Jamaica and Cuba, where building evacuations are underway. (more...)
- January 28, 2020
According to the Weather Channel , it was felt as far away as Florida. It was centered 125 kilometers north-northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, and hit at 2:10 p.m. No damage or injuries have been confirmed but there are widespread reports of people feeling the tremor throughout Jamaica and Cuba, where building evacuations are underway. (more...)
Taliban to continue anti-US operations: spox
- January 28, 2020
Details were provided by Mahbobullah Ghafari, a Baghlan provincial councilman. Speaking on condition of anonymity, U.S. officials said the plane was carrying fewer than five when it crashed, with one official saying initial information showed there were at least two. (more...)
- January 28, 2020
Details were provided by Mahbobullah Ghafari, a Baghlan provincial councilman. Speaking on condition of anonymity, U.S. officials said the plane was carrying fewer than five when it crashed, with one official saying initial information showed there were at least two. (more...)
Erdogan says Haftar pursues Libya attacks 'with all his resources'
- January 28, 2020
The UN mission in Libya , UNSMIL, said in a statement late Saturday it "deeply regrets the continued blatant violations of the arms embargo in Libya". It said numerous flights had landed in Libyan airports over the last 10 days, providing both sides with "advanced weapons, armoured vehicles, advisers and fighters". (more...)
- January 28, 2020
The UN mission in Libya , UNSMIL, said in a statement late Saturday it "deeply regrets the continued blatant violations of the arms embargo in Libya". It said numerous flights had landed in Libyan airports over the last 10 days, providing both sides with "advanced weapons, armoured vehicles, advisers and fighters". (more...)
China Extends New Year Holiday to Fight Coronavirus
- January 28, 2020
Even those who have been to Wuhan or the Hubei province will be allowed to return to school but Dr Chant said they should be carefully monitored for any symptoms. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his government is considering evacuating its estimated 90 citizens in Wuhan. The youngest is a 9-month-old girl in Beijing . (more...)
- January 28, 2020
Even those who have been to Wuhan or the Hubei province will be allowed to return to school but Dr Chant said they should be carefully monitored for any symptoms. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his government is considering evacuating its estimated 90 citizens in Wuhan. The youngest is a 9-month-old girl in Beijing . (more...)
U.S. President Trump's defense arguments begin
- January 28, 2020
White House counsel Pat Cipollone. Trump and his allies maintain that Biden wanted Shokin out in order to head off an investigation into a natural gas company, Burisma, where his son Hunter served as a director. "They are asking you to do something very, very consequential and, I would submit to you. very, very risky", he said. Zelensky says he felt no pressure. (more...)
- January 28, 2020
White House counsel Pat Cipollone. Trump and his allies maintain that Biden wanted Shokin out in order to head off an investigation into a natural gas company, Burisma, where his son Hunter served as a director. "They are asking you to do something very, very consequential and, I would submit to you. very, very risky", he said. Zelensky says he felt no pressure. (more...)
Trump warns Schiff of'Cost' to Cover impeachment
- January 28, 2020
Hunter Biden can't tell us anything about that, ' he said, referencing former Vice President Joe Biden's son hunter Biden. In a statement, an attorney for Bolton suggested that the Times' account was accurate and said he had submitted Bolton's book manuscript to the National Security Council on December 30, a standard security review for classified information. (more...)
- January 28, 2020
Hunter Biden can't tell us anything about that, ' he said, referencing former Vice President Joe Biden's son hunter Biden. In a statement, an attorney for Bolton suggested that the Times' account was accurate and said he had submitted Bolton's book manuscript to the National Security Council on December 30, a standard security review for classified information. (more...)
Alert level drops but eruptions still 'threaten' Philippines volcano
- January 28, 2020
The agency also reduced to half the danger zone where residents have to be evacuated, from the 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) radius around the volcano . "Residents of all towns under lockdown except Agoncillo and Laurel now have the option to return", local governor Hermilando Mandanas told a press conference. (more...)
- January 28, 2020
The agency also reduced to half the danger zone where residents have to be evacuated, from the 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) radius around the volcano . "Residents of all towns under lockdown except Agoncillo and Laurel now have the option to return", local governor Hermilando Mandanas told a press conference. (more...)
At Least 140 Russians in China's Virus-Stricken Province - Embassy
- January 27, 2020
A handful of new cases were reported in nearby Macao, Taiwan and Hong Kong, where protesters firebombed an empty building earmarked to become a temporary quarantine zone. There are no confirmed cases in Mongolia of the coronavirus cases that first surfaced in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and have now spread to at least a dozen countries. (more...)
- January 27, 2020
A handful of new cases were reported in nearby Macao, Taiwan and Hong Kong, where protesters firebombed an empty building earmarked to become a temporary quarantine zone. There are no confirmed cases in Mongolia of the coronavirus cases that first surfaced in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and have now spread to at least a dozen countries. (more...)
Explained: Will Wuhan virus or 2019-nCoV impact Indian economy
- January 27, 2020
Its spread has come amid China's busiest travel period of the year when millions crisscross the country or head overseas for the Lunar New Year holiday. The state-run People's Daily reported Saturday that a 1,300-bed makeshift hospital in Wuhan will be built in the next 15 days in addition to the first 1,000-bed hospital being built in the city. (more...)
- January 27, 2020
Its spread has come amid China's busiest travel period of the year when millions crisscross the country or head overseas for the Lunar New Year holiday. The state-run People's Daily reported Saturday that a 1,300-bed makeshift hospital in Wuhan will be built in the next 15 days in addition to the first 1,000-bed hospital being built in the city. (more...)
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