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Coronavirus: Death toll crosses 3,000 in China, cases surpass 100,000 globally
- March 07, 2020
In addition to the growing risks of imported infections, China's anti-virus efforts also face the challenge of trying to get migrant workers back to work by early April. Chinese health authorities reported on Friday that while there were 143 new COVID-19 cases confirmed throughout the country, there were no new infections elsewhere in wider Hubei as of March 5, The Wall Street Journal reports , marking a notable first. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
In addition to the growing risks of imported infections, China's anti-virus efforts also face the challenge of trying to get migrant workers back to work by early April. Chinese health authorities reported on Friday that while there were 143 new COVID-19 cases confirmed throughout the country, there were no new infections elsewhere in wider Hubei as of March 5, The Wall Street Journal reports , marking a notable first. (more...)
Pope To Deliver Sunday Prayer By Livestream Due To Virus
- March 07, 2020
The Vatican clinic is used by priests, residents and employees - including those now retired - as well as their relatives. "The clinic is open to staff and family members of people who work at the Vatican". His age and history of respiratory infection - he had part of one lung removed when he was young - makes him especially vulnerable to the disease. The Vatican said that on Sunday the pontiff will not address crowds from a window overlooking St. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The Vatican clinic is used by priests, residents and employees - including those now retired - as well as their relatives. "The clinic is open to staff and family members of people who work at the Vatican". His age and history of respiratory infection - he had part of one lung removed when he was young - makes him especially vulnerable to the disease. The Vatican said that on Sunday the pontiff will not address crowds from a window overlooking St. (more...)
Trudeau creates coronavirus committee to oversee Canada's response to outbreak
- March 07, 2020
Henry said the woman arrived home in the VCH region the middle of last week, and anyone in close contact with her is in self-isolation for 14 days and will be monitored for symptoms. As well, the province is establishing a list of health-care workers that can be redeployed across the province on short notice if need be. The province will protect health workers by implementing standardized preparedness plans at the local level and manage supply chains for hospitals, community and primary ... (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Henry said the woman arrived home in the VCH region the middle of last week, and anyone in close contact with her is in self-isolation for 14 days and will be monitored for symptoms. As well, the province is establishing a list of health-care workers that can be redeployed across the province on short notice if need be. The province will protect health workers by implementing standardized preparedness plans at the local level and manage supply chains for hospitals, community and primary ... (more...)
Cuomo Confirms 22 New Cases of Coronavirus, Bringing Statewide Total to 44
- March 07, 2020
During a briefing this afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated the number increased by 11 to 33. The Japanese Consulate General in NY says it will determine whether the measure also applies to Japanese nationals in NY. "I continue to provide the good public health practices: wash your hands". "If you do haev symptoms, stay home". Cough into your sleeve. "We, along with our state partners and various jurisdictions across the country, are taking the approach of providing them information when ... (more...)
- March 07, 2020
During a briefing this afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated the number increased by 11 to 33. The Japanese Consulate General in NY says it will determine whether the measure also applies to Japanese nationals in NY. "I continue to provide the good public health practices: wash your hands". "If you do haev symptoms, stay home". Cough into your sleeve. "We, along with our state partners and various jurisdictions across the country, are taking the approach of providing them information when ... (more...)
Taliban could 'possibly' seize power after United States troops leave
- March 07, 2020
The developments followed the USA and the Taliban signing a landmark bilateral peace agreement in the Qatari capital of Doha on 29 February, a document that envisages a phased troop withdrawal from Afghanistan . Asked if the Taliban could eventually seize power, Trump said it's "not supposed to happen that way but it possibly will". "We've been there for 20 years and we've been protecting the country but we can't be there for the next - eventually, they're going to have to protect ... (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The developments followed the USA and the Taliban signing a landmark bilateral peace agreement in the Qatari capital of Doha on 29 February, a document that envisages a phased troop withdrawal from Afghanistan . Asked if the Taliban could eventually seize power, Trump said it's "not supposed to happen that way but it possibly will". "We've been there for 20 years and we've been protecting the country but we can't be there for the next - eventually, they're going to have to protect ... (more...)
Sister's desperate plea as woman, 23, goes missing in Fiji
- March 07, 2020
Pictures posted on a retreat's Facebook page appear to show Ms O'Sullivan alive and well after the point at which her family lost contact with her. Lydia O'Sullivan usually messages family daily but hasn't been in touch since last Friday, British police said in a statement today. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Pictures posted on a retreat's Facebook page appear to show Ms O'Sullivan alive and well after the point at which her family lost contact with her. Lydia O'Sullivan usually messages family daily but hasn't been in touch since last Friday, British police said in a statement today. (more...)
Detention of Saudi princes related to deterioration of King Salman’s health
- March 07, 2020
These detentions suggest a conspiracy between the princes against the current crown prince, but an informed source told Alquds Newspaper that Mohammed bin Nayef lives in total isolation in a remote area far from the capital, Jeddah, and Mecca, and he is not even allowed to use the phone or the Internet. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
These detentions suggest a conspiracy between the princes against the current crown prince, but an informed source told Alquds Newspaper that Mohammed bin Nayef lives in total isolation in a remote area far from the capital, Jeddah, and Mecca, and he is not even allowed to use the phone or the Internet. (more...)
US Accuses Iran Of Violating Nuclear Safeguards, Calls For Global Pressure
- March 07, 2020
The stockpile stood at 1,020.9 kg in February, up from 372.3 kg in November 2019, reports Jane's Defence Weekly. FILE - A handout picture released by the official website of the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows him visiting the control room of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Gulf port city of Bushehr, Jan. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The stockpile stood at 1,020.9 kg in February, up from 372.3 kg in November 2019, reports Jane's Defence Weekly. FILE - A handout picture released by the official website of the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows him visiting the control room of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Gulf port city of Bushehr, Jan. (more...)
Sen. Mitt Romney won't stand in way of Biden, Burisma probe
- March 07, 2020
Romney preventing the issuing of a subpoena would be a setback in those efforts, clearly. The GOP-led investigations have taken on new prominence since Tuesday's round of primaries in the Democratic presidential nomination race that vaulted Biden back into the front-runner spot after his campaign stumbled through the first three contests. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Romney preventing the issuing of a subpoena would be a setback in those efforts, clearly. The GOP-led investigations have taken on new prominence since Tuesday's round of primaries in the Democratic presidential nomination race that vaulted Biden back into the front-runner spot after his campaign stumbled through the first three contests. (more...)
COVID-19: Italy coronavirus death toll rises to 197
- March 07, 2020
Chinese health authorities say the death toll from the new coronavirus has risen to 3,070 in mainland China, while the number of new infections found in a single day dropped below 100. At least 356 deaths were reported outside China with 148 deaths in Italy and 124 in Iran. The number of newly reported cases in South Korea appears to be declining, World Health Organization said. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Chinese health authorities say the death toll from the new coronavirus has risen to 3,070 in mainland China, while the number of new infections found in a single day dropped below 100. At least 356 deaths were reported outside China with 148 deaths in Italy and 124 in Iran. The number of newly reported cases in South Korea appears to be declining, World Health Organization said. (more...)
Iran reports 17 new coronavirus deaths, 124 in total
- March 07, 2020
The number of people infected in Iran by COVID-19 has increased from 2,922 to 3,513, with the death toll at 107, according to the health ministry. So far, 913 patients with the infectious disease have recovered and discharged from hospitals in the country, the official stated. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The number of people infected in Iran by COVID-19 has increased from 2,922 to 3,513, with the death toll at 107, according to the health ministry. So far, 913 patients with the infectious disease have recovered and discharged from hospitals in the country, the official stated. (more...)
Trump campaign files 3rd lawsuit against a news organization
- March 07, 2020
Furthermore, the lawsuit claimed that the president's legal team asked CNN to retract the article in February, but CNN refused to do so. CNN's libel against the Trump campaign, the suit alleged, came from a a nine-month-old op-ed from Larry Noble , the law professor and former Federal Election Commission general counsel who's a vocal critic of President Trump . (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Furthermore, the lawsuit claimed that the president's legal team asked CNN to retract the article in February, but CNN refused to do so. CNN's libel against the Trump campaign, the suit alleged, came from a a nine-month-old op-ed from Larry Noble , the law professor and former Federal Election Commission general counsel who's a vocal critic of President Trump . (more...)
Black voters power Bidens Super Tuesday success
- March 07, 2020
Mini Mike Bloomberg just "quit" the race for President. Yet, Biden won Texas by four points. "But I think we go forward basically neck-and-neck". A key takeaway from Biden's long list of wins was his strong support among African Americans - a vital piece in any Democratic presidential candidate's coalition. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Mini Mike Bloomberg just "quit" the race for President. Yet, Biden won Texas by four points. "But I think we go forward basically neck-and-neck". A key takeaway from Biden's long list of wins was his strong support among African Americans - a vital piece in any Democratic presidential candidate's coalition. (more...)
Passengers on cruise ship off California await coronavirus test results
- March 07, 2020
The Grand Princess , with about 3,500 people aboard, including 235 Canadians, was ordered to hold its position off the coast after a traveller from a previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. The Grand Princess is the latest cruise ship caught up in the outbreak, which has infected nearly 100,000 and killed almost 3,400 people worldwide. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The Grand Princess , with about 3,500 people aboard, including 235 Canadians, was ordered to hold its position off the coast after a traveller from a previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. The Grand Princess is the latest cruise ship caught up in the outbreak, which has infected nearly 100,000 and killed almost 3,400 people worldwide. (more...)
Philippines ready to repatriate quarantined citizens from cruise ship in US
- March 07, 2020
Of 46 people aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship who were tested on Thursday, 21 samples were positive for the illness, 24 were negative, and one test was inconclusive, according to Vice President Mike Pence who is heading up the nation's response to the coronavirus outbreak. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Of 46 people aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship who were tested on Thursday, 21 samples were positive for the illness, 24 were negative, and one test was inconclusive, according to Vice President Mike Pence who is heading up the nation's response to the coronavirus outbreak. (more...)
President Trump replaces chief of staff Mick Mulvaney with Mark Meadows
- March 07, 2020
Meadows has helped rally conservative House members on Trump's agenda, including on health care and tax reform. He had said in 2016: "Yes, I am supporting Donald Trump , but I'm doing so despite the fact that I think he's a awful human being". (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Meadows has helped rally conservative House members on Trump's agenda, including on health care and tax reform. He had said in 2016: "Yes, I am supporting Donald Trump , but I'm doing so despite the fact that I think he's a awful human being". (more...)
Tips for beating daylight saving time fatigue
- March 07, 2020
Once daylight savings happens on Sunday one Canadian territory will remain on that time for the foreseeable future. Some studies also show that more traffic crashes occur around the start of daylight saving time, with fatigue possibly being to blame. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Once daylight savings happens on Sunday one Canadian territory will remain on that time for the foreseeable future. Some studies also show that more traffic crashes occur around the start of daylight saving time, with fatigue possibly being to blame. (more...)
Former United Nations Chief Javier Perez de Cuellar Dies in Peru
- March 06, 2020
Born in Lima in 1920, Perez de Cuellar served as the fifth United Nations secretary general between 1982 and 1991, following a long diplomatic career. Perez de Cuellar was the only head of the United Nations from Latin America. He had a long diplomatic career that brought him full circle from his first posting as the secretary at the Peruvian embassy in Paris in 1944 to a later job as Peru's ambassador to France. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
Born in Lima in 1920, Perez de Cuellar served as the fifth United Nations secretary general between 1982 and 1991, following a long diplomatic career. Perez de Cuellar was the only head of the United Nations from Latin America. He had a long diplomatic career that brought him full circle from his first posting as the secretary at the Peruvian embassy in Paris in 1944 to a later job as Peru's ambassador to France. (more...)
DOJ asks Supreme Court to preserve 'Remain in Mexico' border policy
- March 06, 2020
Some of the asylum seekers at the border have been there longer due to a USA policy that only admits a certain number of asylum seekers everyday. On Wednesday, the court said it remains "very clear" that a lower court was correct in ruling that the Trump administration program - technically called the Migrant Protection Protocols , or MPP - may violate the law. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
Some of the asylum seekers at the border have been there longer due to a USA policy that only admits a certain number of asylum seekers everyday. On Wednesday, the court said it remains "very clear" that a lower court was correct in ruling that the Trump administration program - technically called the Migrant Protection Protocols , or MPP - may violate the law. (more...)
EU Brexit Chief Barnier Calls UK's Demand on Fishing Rights 'Impractical'
- March 06, 2020
Britain's government has spent at least 4.4 billion pounds of taxpayers' money on preparations to leave the European Union, the public spending watchdog said on Friday, in the first detailed estimate of the cost of Brexit. Barnier said talks had snagged on all these issues including the ability to ensure fair competition from British companies, often referred to as keeping a "level playing field". (more...)
- March 06, 2020
Britain's government has spent at least 4.4 billion pounds of taxpayers' money on preparations to leave the European Union, the public spending watchdog said on Friday, in the first detailed estimate of the cost of Brexit. Barnier said talks had snagged on all these issues including the ability to ensure fair competition from British companies, often referred to as keeping a "level playing field". (more...)
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