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North Korean leader speaks out amid death rumors
- April 28, 2020
Another theory states that, as a "source in China" allegedly told South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo that Kim didn't attend the ceremony "because there was a problem within the Supreme Guard Command in charge of guarding North Korea's top leader". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Another theory states that, as a "source in China" allegedly told South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo that Kim didn't attend the ceremony "because there was a problem within the Supreme Guard Command in charge of guarding North Korea's top leader". (more...)
New Zealand claims 'elimination' of coronavirus with new cases in single digits
- April 28, 2020
Ardern said: "That doesn't mean we have failed; it just means that we're in the position to have that zero-tolerance approach to have very aggressive management of those cases and keep those numbers low". "Delivery or pick-up must also be contact-less". "So it might be that a definition of elimination requires that you see no evidence of transmission say at level 2 or level 1, that's where I think if the virus was present we would see it returning". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Ardern said: "That doesn't mean we have failed; it just means that we're in the position to have that zero-tolerance approach to have very aggressive management of those cases and keep those numbers low". "Delivery or pick-up must also be contact-less". "So it might be that a definition of elimination requires that you see no evidence of transmission say at level 2 or level 1, that's where I think if the virus was present we would see it returning". (more...)
Alleged Israeli Predawn Airstrike in Syria Kills Seven
- April 27, 2020
Both Syria and the Observatory said Israel was behind the airstrikes, though Jerusalem has been mum on the matter. There have been unconfirmed reports that at least three military sites outside Damascus came under fire as result of the attack, which took place early Monday morning local time. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Both Syria and the Observatory said Israel was behind the airstrikes, though Jerusalem has been mum on the matter. There have been unconfirmed reports that at least three military sites outside Damascus came under fire as result of the attack, which took place early Monday morning local time. (more...)
Wuhan hospitals clear all COVID-19 cases
- April 27, 2020
Five suspected cases were reported on the mainland, of which four were imported and one was domestically transmitted in Beijing. It is also the 11th consecutive day in which no fatalities were registered, so the total number of deaths remains at 4,632, among the 82,827 officially diagnosed cases in China since the start of the pandemic. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Five suspected cases were reported on the mainland, of which four were imported and one was domestically transmitted in Beijing. It is also the 11th consecutive day in which no fatalities were registered, so the total number of deaths remains at 4,632, among the 82,827 officially diagnosed cases in China since the start of the pandemic. (more...)
New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus
- April 27, 2020
The primary was to take place April 28 but had been pushed until June 23. Commissioner Andrew Spano reportedly pondered the decision at length but eventually decided it was unwise to force voters to choose between their democratic duty and their health. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The primary was to take place April 28 but had been pushed until June 23. Commissioner Andrew Spano reportedly pondered the decision at length but eventually decided it was unwise to force voters to choose between their democratic duty and their health. (more...)
US Sees Rise In Calls To Emergency Services About Ingesting Disinfectant
- April 27, 2020
The city's Department of Health reported an influx in cases pertaining to exposure to Lysol, bleach and other household cleaning products following President Donald Trump's comments. "What is the goal of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately", Mr Trump wrote . (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The city's Department of Health reported an influx in cases pertaining to exposure to Lysol, bleach and other household cleaning products following President Donald Trump's comments. "What is the goal of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately", Mr Trump wrote . (more...)
Thousands of Californians Flock to Open Beaches Despite Stay-at-Home Order
- April 27, 2020
Last weekend, Florida and SC started reopening beaches for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak started on US soil. Lifeguards estimate 40,000 people on Newport Beach Friday, which is twice as many as Thursday. "It's crowded out", Newport Beach lifeguard battalion chief Brian O'Rourke told NBC News, adding that lifeguards haven't encouraged many issues with social distancing as they've been primarily focused on watching the water. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Last weekend, Florida and SC started reopening beaches for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak started on US soil. Lifeguards estimate 40,000 people on Newport Beach Friday, which is twice as many as Thursday. "It's crowded out", Newport Beach lifeguard battalion chief Brian O'Rourke told NBC News, adding that lifeguards haven't encouraged many issues with social distancing as they've been primarily focused on watching the water. (more...)
India Third After China, US in Military Spending Amid Heightened Border Tension
- April 27, 2020
The details were released on Monday morning by Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI ). Global military expenditures saw the biggest uptick in a decade in 2019, researchers say, marking the first year two Asian countries were among the top three spenders. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The details were released on Monday morning by Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI ). Global military expenditures saw the biggest uptick in a decade in 2019, researchers say, marking the first year two Asian countries were among the top three spenders. (more...)
Yemen separatists announce self-rule in the south
- April 27, 2020
It was hailed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Western powers as paving the way to a broader political solution that would end Yemen's civil war and humanitarian crisis, which has left millions on the edge of starvation and vulnerable to outbreaks of disease. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
It was hailed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Western powers as paving the way to a broader political solution that would end Yemen's civil war and humanitarian crisis, which has left millions on the edge of starvation and vulnerable to outbreaks of disease. (more...)
Cuomo favorability rating among New Yorkers highest since February 2011
- April 27, 2020
In determining how this plan would roll out, Cuomo cited a series of factors, including federal guidance suggesting states document a decline of cases for 14 days before reopening. That said, a recurring monthly pledge of any amount through Patreon can help us deliver more content, and more in-depth coverage throughout the region. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
In determining how this plan would roll out, Cuomo cited a series of factors, including federal guidance suggesting states document a decline of cases for 14 days before reopening. That said, a recurring monthly pledge of any amount through Patreon can help us deliver more content, and more in-depth coverage throughout the region. (more...)
New Zealand 'Eliminated' Virus Saying "We Have Won That Battle"
- April 27, 2020
The country will move from level four lockdown down to level 3. Jacinda Ardern , the prime minister of New Zealand, says that her country has "won that battle" over COVID-19, and that most of the social distancing restrictions that had been implemented in that country were going to be lifted. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The country will move from level four lockdown down to level 3. Jacinda Ardern , the prime minister of New Zealand, says that her country has "won that battle" over COVID-19, and that most of the social distancing restrictions that had been implemented in that country were going to be lifted. (more...)
Australia launches coronavirus contact tracing app
- April 27, 2020
While some questions still remain regarding a state-owned app created to hoover up an individual's data, the government appears to have convinced much of the country of both its necessity and its security. "It is about helping find those people who might have been exposed to the virus, who might otherwise never have realised they had been in contact with someone and that can save their lives or our nurses, or our doctors, or prevent the virus from getting into an aged care home or a health ... (more...)
- April 27, 2020
While some questions still remain regarding a state-owned app created to hoover up an individual's data, the government appears to have convinced much of the country of both its necessity and its security. "It is about helping find those people who might have been exposed to the virus, who might otherwise never have realised they had been in contact with someone and that can save their lives or our nurses, or our doctors, or prevent the virus from getting into an aged care home or a health ... (more...)
Italy records 260 new coronavirus deaths - its lowest rise since March 14
- April 27, 2020
The league has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Italy one of the nations hardest hit by the outbreak. Both Spain and Italy have been seeing new coronavirus cases on gradual decline. In Switzerland , garden centres and hairdressers will open their doors on Monday, followed by schools and shops selling items other than food in two weeks' time. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The league has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Italy one of the nations hardest hit by the outbreak. Both Spain and Italy have been seeing new coronavirus cases on gradual decline. In Switzerland , garden centres and hairdressers will open their doors on Monday, followed by schools and shops selling items other than food in two weeks' time. (more...)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shifts 'total attention' to Covid-19
- April 27, 2020
In his essay, Gates delves a little deeper into the vaccine component of the coronavirus response. The technology entrepreneur said he agrees with White House Coronavirus Task Force lead member Anthony Fauci's timeline of 12 to 18 months for mass-producing a vaccine. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
In his essay, Gates delves a little deeper into the vaccine component of the coronavirus response. The technology entrepreneur said he agrees with White House Coronavirus Task Force lead member Anthony Fauci's timeline of 12 to 18 months for mass-producing a vaccine. (more...)
South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue
- April 27, 2020
Over the past week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health became a topic of speculation. A few days ago, a Twitter account going by the name Russian Market averred that if Kim Jong-un's death is officially confirmed, a massive bitcoin sell-off would ensue if the new leader feels the need to sell the country's crypto assets. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Over the past week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health became a topic of speculation. A few days ago, a Twitter account going by the name Russian Market averred that if Kim Jong-un's death is officially confirmed, a massive bitcoin sell-off would ensue if the new leader feels the need to sell the country's crypto assets. (more...)
British PM Boris Johnson returning to work Monday after COVID-19 recovery
- April 27, 2020
Now, Johnson's government has just three days to reach that target. "If we can show the same spirit of unity and determination as we've all shown in the past six weeks then I have absolutely no doubt that we will beat it", the 55-year-old said outside his Downing Street home a month and a day after testing positive. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Now, Johnson's government has just three days to reach that target. "If we can show the same spirit of unity and determination as we've all shown in the past six weeks then I have absolutely no doubt that we will beat it", the 55-year-old said outside his Downing Street home a month and a day after testing positive. (more...)
UK PM thanks Britons for lockdown patience
- April 27, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday resisted calls to loosen the country's lockdown as he resumed work three weeks after being admitted to an intensive care unit with a serious case of the coronavirus . Observers argue that Johnson's own coronavirus experience will strongly shape his views on how to deal with easing the lockdown, and his sense of caution about relaxing restrictions was evident from his remarks this morning. (more...)
- April 27, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday resisted calls to loosen the country's lockdown as he resumed work three weeks after being admitted to an intensive care unit with a serious case of the coronavirus . Observers argue that Johnson's own coronavirus experience will strongly shape his views on how to deal with easing the lockdown, and his sense of caution about relaxing restrictions was evident from his remarks this morning. (more...)
New cases of COVID-19 continue to decrease in Ontario
- April 27, 2020
Ford is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. ET. The state of emergency was recently extended until mid-May. The premier called a protest in Toronto demanding the reopening of the economy "irresponsible". Parks and green spaces could also be re-opened to access, he said. "They are saving lives and we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude". Of these individuals, an additional 13 more have been hospitalized, contributing to a total of 938 to date, 252 are in the Intensive ... (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Ford is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. ET. The state of emergency was recently extended until mid-May. The premier called a protest in Toronto demanding the reopening of the economy "irresponsible". Parks and green spaces could also be re-opened to access, he said. "They are saving lives and we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude". Of these individuals, an additional 13 more have been hospitalized, contributing to a total of 938 to date, 252 are in the Intensive ... (more...)
Saudi Arabia changes law for juvenile offenders in the kingdom
- April 27, 2020
The 2018 murdering of Saudi author Jamal Khashoggi at Turkey by representatives who worked for the crown prince drew sharp criticism globally. Until now, the maximum punishment for juvenile offenders included the death penalty . All were minors when they committed the alleged crime. Al-Hawaj was arrested for attending an anti-government protest when he was 16 and was convicted of being a "terrorist". (more...)
- April 27, 2020
The 2018 murdering of Saudi author Jamal Khashoggi at Turkey by representatives who worked for the crown prince drew sharp criticism globally. Until now, the maximum punishment for juvenile offenders included the death penalty . All were minors when they committed the alleged crime. Al-Hawaj was arrested for attending an anti-government protest when he was 16 and was convicted of being a "terrorist". (more...)
European Union leaders agree to work on establishing joint coronavirus recovery fund
- April 27, 2020
Ahead of Thursday's talks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that her country was not seeing "the end phase but still just the beginning". French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed that the summit found "a consensus on a fast response and a strong one". (more...)
- April 27, 2020
Ahead of Thursday's talks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that her country was not seeing "the end phase but still just the beginning". French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed that the summit found "a consensus on a fast response and a strong one". (more...)
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