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Full Results From Super Tuesday
- March 05, 2020
Super Tuesday primaries are the first to feature former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who skipped the primaries in the first four states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and SC. Bloomberg, the billionaire former Republican who has spent more than $500 million of his own fortune to blanket the airwaves with ads, could complicate matters for Biden if he reaches the 15% threshold in states where the former vice president performs the strongest. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Super Tuesday primaries are the first to feature former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who skipped the primaries in the first four states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and SC. Bloomberg, the billionaire former Republican who has spent more than $500 million of his own fortune to blanket the airwaves with ads, could complicate matters for Biden if he reaches the 15% threshold in states where the former vice president performs the strongest. (more...)
Schools, universities closed amid coronavirus
- March 05, 2020
But the outbreak has since spread to infect more than 2,500 people in the country. Italy is the epicenter of Europe's outbreak. In addition to the closure of schools, Italy plans to take other steps like cancelling all public events that require people to occupy the same yard of space, according to Reuters. (more...)
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- March 05, 2020
But the outbreak has since spread to infect more than 2,500 people in the country. Italy is the epicenter of Europe's outbreak. In addition to the closure of schools, Italy plans to take other steps like cancelling all public events that require people to occupy the same yard of space, according to Reuters. (more...)
Troubled UK airline Flybe has finally gone into administration
- March 05, 2020
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak is being said to have been an issue, what with the drop off in air travel. The structure of APD - which adds £26 to the price of most return domestic flights such as those operated by Flybe - could be altered in next week's Budget. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak is being said to have been an issue, what with the drop off in air travel. The structure of APD - which adds £26 to the price of most return domestic flights such as those operated by Flybe - could be altered in next week's Budget. (more...)
Royal expert: Prince Harry never wanted his royal title
- March 05, 2020
Meghan Markle sensationally quit her role as Rachel Zane in Suits once she became engaged to Prince Harry and now one company wants to see the actress back on the small screen. Seeing as how it was the "first time the Queen has had the chance to talk to Harry on his own and really find out what his plans are", it seems things went rather well. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Meghan Markle sensationally quit her role as Rachel Zane in Suits once she became engaged to Prince Harry and now one company wants to see the actress back on the small screen. Seeing as how it was the "first time the Queen has had the chance to talk to Harry on his own and really find out what his plans are", it seems things went rather well. (more...)
Gantz downplays Netanyahu election result
- March 05, 2020
Will there be a fourth election? Looking at the broader picture, however, with 90% of the vote now counted, it appears that it will remain hard for Netanyahu for form a right-wing coalition. The overall political blocs remain much as they were: 59 seats for the Right, and 54 for the center-left parties and the Arabs. He named and attacked members of the Knesset, Ayman Odeh and Ahmad Tibi, who have since received death threats. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Will there be a fourth election? Looking at the broader picture, however, with 90% of the vote now counted, it appears that it will remain hard for Netanyahu for form a right-wing coalition. The overall political blocs remain much as they were: 59 seats for the Right, and 54 for the center-left parties and the Arabs. He named and attacked members of the Knesset, Ayman Odeh and Ahmad Tibi, who have since received death threats. (more...)
Coronavirus spreads to most Iran provinces as death toll rises
- March 05, 2020
The first coronavirus case in New York City was a woman who had recently been travelling in Iran . Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour announced the new figures at a news conference in the capital, Tehran . Meanwhile, he slammed the US sanctions and their influence on the worldwide supplies to Iran. "Those doing such unconventional acts are publishing fake and superstitious news against the officials in the country", he said, according to the BBC . (more...)
- March 05, 2020
The first coronavirus case in New York City was a woman who had recently been travelling in Iran . Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour announced the new figures at a news conference in the capital, Tehran . Meanwhile, he slammed the US sanctions and their influence on the worldwide supplies to Iran. "Those doing such unconventional acts are publishing fake and superstitious news against the officials in the country", he said, according to the BBC . (more...)
New Zealand records second coronavirus case in woman arriving from Italy
- March 05, 2020
Details were not available on the number of people who had come into contact with the patient, who had transited at Changi Airport after returning from northern Italy , or whether any of these contacts were Singaporean or Singapore residents. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Details were not available on the number of people who had come into contact with the patient, who had transited at Changi Airport after returning from northern Italy , or whether any of these contacts were Singaporean or Singapore residents. (more...)
Woolworths puts buying limit on toilet paper amid coronavirus panic
- March 05, 2020
Local media reported authorities had cordoned off the toilet paper shelves as a result. "It will help shore up stock levels as suppliers ramp up local production and deliveries in response to higher-than-usual demand", the company said in a statement. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Local media reported authorities had cordoned off the toilet paper shelves as a result. "It will help shore up stock levels as suppliers ramp up local production and deliveries in response to higher-than-usual demand", the company said in a statement. (more...)
California coronavirus death linked to cruise ship
- March 05, 2020
We just want to be sure that there is no risk of the coronavirus propagating", said Yannis Latchimy, one of the roughly 30 protestors, according to the a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/police-clash-with-french-islanders-fearing-coronavirus-among-tourists/ar-BB10Fln9?li=BBoPWjQ" href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/police-clash-with-french-islanders-fearing-coronavirus-among-tourists/ar-BB10Fln9?li=BBoPWjQ" target="_blank" AFP /a . (more...)
- March 05, 2020
We just want to be sure that there is no risk of the coronavirus propagating", said Yannis Latchimy, one of the roughly 30 protestors, according to the a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/police-clash-with-french-islanders-fearing-coronavirus-among-tourists/ar-BB10Fln9?li=BBoPWjQ" href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/police-clash-with-french-islanders-fearing-coronavirus-among-tourists/ar-BB10Fln9?li=BBoPWjQ" target="_blank" AFP /a . (more...)
China reports lowest number of new virus cases since January
- March 05, 2020
The figures in China have generally been declining in recent weeks as a series of draconian quarantine measures seem to be paying off. More than 70 countries have confirmed infections globally. A spokesperson for the state committee on religious affairs wrote on Facebook that there was no outright ban on mosque attendance, but such a measure was on the table after several imams asked for it. (more...)
- March 05, 2020
The figures in China have generally been declining in recent weeks as a series of draconian quarantine measures seem to be paying off. More than 70 countries have confirmed infections globally. A spokesperson for the state committee on religious affairs wrote on Facebook that there was no outright ban on mosque attendance, but such a measure was on the table after several imams asked for it. (more...)
Joe Biden takes aim at front-runner Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday
- March 05, 2020
Her endorsement came one day after former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the race. So has Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who placed a strong third in New Hampshire but drew little support in Nevada and SC. Polls suggested Sanders would secure the most delegates, and it remained to be seen how Biden and Bloomberg would fare. Should Sanders emerge from Tuesday with a lead of perhaps 250 delegates, he may be impossible to stop in the long run of subsequent state contests ... (more...)
- March 05, 2020
Her endorsement came one day after former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the race. So has Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who placed a strong third in New Hampshire but drew little support in Nevada and SC. Polls suggested Sanders would secure the most delegates, and it remained to be seen how Biden and Bloomberg would fare. Should Sanders emerge from Tuesday with a lead of perhaps 250 delegates, he may be impossible to stop in the long run of subsequent state contests ... (more...)
USA strikes Taliban in first hit since peace deal
- March 04, 2020
On Wednesday, the US carried out its first airstrike on the Islamist militant group since announcing the agreement . Pompeo and senior USA officials working on the peace deal had assured lawmakers that the administration would be able to closely monitor the Taliban's compliance with the peace accord, which was said to include assurances it would disassociate with al Qaeda, the terror group the Taliban harbored following the 9/11 terror attacks. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
On Wednesday, the US carried out its first airstrike on the Islamist militant group since announcing the agreement . Pompeo and senior USA officials working on the peace deal had assured lawmakers that the administration would be able to closely monitor the Taliban's compliance with the peace accord, which was said to include assurances it would disassociate with al Qaeda, the terror group the Taliban harbored following the 9/11 terror attacks. (more...)
Australian thief uses fishing rod to steal Versace necklace
- March 04, 2020
The video shows a man in his 40s or 50s inserting a fishing rod through an apparent hole in the shop's glass window. Victoria Police released CCTV of the burglary on Little Collins Street in Melbourne in a bid to catch an alleged necklace thief hook, line and sinker. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
The video shows a man in his 40s or 50s inserting a fishing rod through an apparent hole in the shop's glass window. Victoria Police released CCTV of the burglary on Little Collins Street in Melbourne in a bid to catch an alleged necklace thief hook, line and sinker. (more...)
Miami restricts study overseas programs due to novel coronavirus
- March 04, 2020
Students who decide to come back will miss out on that in person experience, but they will be given the opportunity to work with academic advisors and the host countries for ways to still receive that academic credit. "While we are making this strong recommendation, please know that the final decision on participation in those programs is up to the affected students and their families", Rutgers President Robert Barchi said in a statement to the Rutgers community. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
Students who decide to come back will miss out on that in person experience, but they will be given the opportunity to work with academic advisors and the host countries for ways to still receive that academic credit. "While we are making this strong recommendation, please know that the final decision on participation in those programs is up to the affected students and their families", Rutgers President Robert Barchi said in a statement to the Rutgers community. (more...)
Priti Patel faces allegations of bullying staff in third department
- March 04, 2020
Her email came amid fresh allegations of bullying have allegedly surfaced from another ministry from Patel's time as Secretary of State in the Department for International Development (DfID) between 2016 and 2017. "It was nothing to do with Priti at all.' The allies blamed friends of Sir Philip Rutnam, the former top official at the Home Office, for spreading the 'false" allegations. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
Her email came amid fresh allegations of bullying have allegedly surfaced from another ministry from Patel's time as Secretary of State in the Department for International Development (DfID) between 2016 and 2017. "It was nothing to do with Priti at all.' The allies blamed friends of Sir Philip Rutnam, the former top official at the Home Office, for spreading the 'false" allegations. (more...)
JUST IN: Saudi Arabia Records First Coronavirus Case
- March 04, 2020
In an official statement, the country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that the move comes after a recent decision by the Saudi government to temporarily suspend entry to the kingdom to prevent Coronavirus spread. State media reported that a Saudi national traveling from Iran through Bahrain carried the virus. The coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to more than 30 other countries, including the USA, the UK, Singapore, France, Russia, Spain, and India. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
In an official statement, the country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that the move comes after a recent decision by the Saudi government to temporarily suspend entry to the kingdom to prevent Coronavirus spread. State media reported that a Saudi national traveling from Iran through Bahrain carried the virus. The coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to more than 30 other countries, including the USA, the UK, Singapore, France, Russia, Spain, and India. (more...)
Iran condemns ‘organized violence’ against Muslims in India
- March 04, 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Monday urged Indian authorities to ensure the well-being of all Indians and not let "senseless" violence prevail. Police said at least 41 people had died in two days of Hindu-Muslim clashes in New Delhi last week, the worst communal riots in the capital in decades. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Monday urged Indian authorities to ensure the well-being of all Indians and not let "senseless" violence prevail. Police said at least 41 people had died in two days of Hindu-Muslim clashes in New Delhi last week, the worst communal riots in the capital in decades. (more...)
European Union says 2,100 cases of coronavirus confirmed across 18 member states
- March 04, 2020
Italy has had it worst, with 1,694 people tested positive. The group will include Janez Lenarcic, who will be responsible for crisis management, Stella Kyriakides (health issues), Ylva Johansson (questions related to borders), Adina Valean (mobility) and Paolo Gentiloni (macroeconomic aspects). (more...)
- March 04, 2020
Italy has had it worst, with 1,694 people tested positive. The group will include Janez Lenarcic, who will be responsible for crisis management, Stella Kyriakides (health issues), Ylva Johansson (questions related to borders), Adina Valean (mobility) and Paolo Gentiloni (macroeconomic aspects). (more...)
Israel’s re-do election returns it to political limbo, again
- March 04, 2020
During an acrimonious campaign which focused more on character than on policy, right-wing and religious parties had pledged to join a Likud-led coalition government. "There won't be a fourth election", he promised vaguely on Tuesday after viewing the results, but did not elaborate on what he would do to prevent that scenario. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
During an acrimonious campaign which focused more on character than on policy, right-wing and religious parties had pledged to join a Likud-led coalition government. "There won't be a fourth election", he promised vaguely on Tuesday after viewing the results, but did not elaborate on what he would do to prevent that scenario. (more...)
Tornadoes Kill 23 in Tennessee, Trump to Visit Stricken Areas on Friday
- March 04, 2020
Among the victims were two people in Nashville killed after being struck by debris, the police department reported. Rescue teams were going door to door, searching damaged structures for trapped or injured individuals, the Nashville Fire Department said. (more...)
- March 04, 2020
Among the victims were two people in Nashville killed after being struck by debris, the police department reported. Rescue teams were going door to door, searching damaged structures for trapped or injured individuals, the Nashville Fire Department said. (more...)
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