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Former Republican Justin Amash exploring 2020 run for Libertarian presidential nomination
- April 30, 2020
The anti-Trump crowd is more bah-humbug about Mr. Amash running as a Libertarian Party candidate and griping that he could steal votes from Trump skeptics who would have pulled the lever for presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
The anti-Trump crowd is more bah-humbug about Mr. Amash running as a Libertarian Party candidate and griping that he could steal votes from Trump skeptics who would have pulled the lever for presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. (more...)
COVID-19: Rajasthan reports 29 cases, Madhya Pradesh announces 94 cases
- April 30, 2020
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases across the globe has crossed the 3 million-mark and toll has crossed 200,000. It accounts for almost one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally. Ten new coronavirus cases have been found in Jhajjar in Haryana. More could be added over the next few days, a Health Ministry spokesman said. Until ICMR concludes its study and a robust scientific proof is available, plasma therapy should be used only for research or trial objective, the health ministry ... (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases across the globe has crossed the 3 million-mark and toll has crossed 200,000. It accounts for almost one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally. Ten new coronavirus cases have been found in Jhajjar in Haryana. More could be added over the next few days, a Health Ministry spokesman said. Until ICMR concludes its study and a robust scientific proof is available, plasma therapy should be used only for research or trial objective, the health ministry ... (more...)
Prague Official Claims Russians Want to 'Liquidate' Him, Others
- April 30, 2020
Zdeněk Hřib confirmed on Monday that police had placed him under protection several weeks ago after identifying a threat against him, but declined to say whether had been been targeted by Russian Federation or reveal the nature of threat. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Zdeněk Hřib confirmed on Monday that police had placed him under protection several weeks ago after identifying a threat against him, but declined to say whether had been been targeted by Russian Federation or reveal the nature of threat. (more...)
Canadian NATO helicopter involved in incident off the coast of Greece
- April 30, 2020
Greek state TV is reporting that one body has been discovered and some crash debris has also been located. The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed they have lost contact with the aircraft but no other details are available. The ship set sail for a six-month deployment in late January. It is now one of eight warships attached to NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2, which are responsible for providing a visible military presence in the Mediterranean. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Greek state TV is reporting that one body has been discovered and some crash debris has also been located. The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed they have lost contact with the aircraft but no other details are available. The ship set sail for a six-month deployment in late January. It is now one of eight warships attached to NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2, which are responsible for providing a visible military presence in the Mediterranean. (more...)
UK now has world's third-highest virus-related death toll
- April 30, 2020
After factoring in deaths in all settings such as care homes, the number of people in Britain who have died after testing positive for the virus has now hit 26,097, way ahead of the 21,678 announced on Tuesday. Doyle said the new figures put the United Kingdom roughly in line with its peers in Europe, when adjusted for population. Although global comparisons are hard, the updated figures confirm Britain's place among the European countries worst hit by the viral pandemic. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
After factoring in deaths in all settings such as care homes, the number of people in Britain who have died after testing positive for the virus has now hit 26,097, way ahead of the 21,678 announced on Tuesday. Doyle said the new figures put the United Kingdom roughly in line with its peers in Europe, when adjusted for population. Although global comparisons are hard, the updated figures confirm Britain's place among the European countries worst hit by the viral pandemic. (more...)
USA records 60,000 COVID-19 deaths
- April 30, 2020
Between 40 to 60 bodies were discovered either stacked up in U-Haul box trucks outside Andrew Cleckley Funeral Services in Flatlands or on the building's floor, after neighbors reported a foul odor around the property, sources said. Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams said the city needed to increase staff and create a "bereavement committee" to deal with the surging deaths due to the coronavirus . (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Between 40 to 60 bodies were discovered either stacked up in U-Haul box trucks outside Andrew Cleckley Funeral Services in Flatlands or on the building's floor, after neighbors reported a foul odor around the property, sources said. Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams said the city needed to increase staff and create a "bereavement committee" to deal with the surging deaths due to the coronavirus . (more...)
Dozens of veterans dead in U.S. nursing home outbreak
- April 30, 2020
Officials are investigating if veterans at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, a state-run healthcare facility, received proper medical care. The director of Holyokes has been placed on leave after several veterans died and others including staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Officials are investigating if veterans at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, a state-run healthcare facility, received proper medical care. The director of Holyokes has been placed on leave after several veterans died and others including staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19. (more...)
Trump says federal social distancing guidelines will be 'fading out'
- April 30, 2020
He said he also hopes to visit OH soon and to be able to hold rallies later on. An Agriculture expert said it's important facilities get back to work but they have concerns. Brighter days are ahead for Louisiana and by working together with our federal partners, I know we will get through this. President Trump also met industry leaders on Wednesday and assured them that the United States economy will quickly bounce back from the losses it has faced due to the shutdown imposed to curb the ... (more...)
- April 30, 2020
He said he also hopes to visit OH soon and to be able to hold rallies later on. An Agriculture expert said it's important facilities get back to work but they have concerns. Brighter days are ahead for Louisiana and by working together with our federal partners, I know we will get through this. President Trump also met industry leaders on Wednesday and assured them that the United States economy will quickly bounce back from the losses it has faced due to the shutdown imposed to curb the ... (more...)
USA inmate with coronavirus dies weeks after giving birth on a ventilator
- April 30, 2020
At least 30 federal inmates have died since March of Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 1,313 inmates have tested positive, according to the BOP. Two inmates have died of complications related to COVID-19, the agency said. Federal and state prison records listed Circle Bear's race as Native American. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
At least 30 federal inmates have died since March of Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 1,313 inmates have tested positive, according to the BOP. Two inmates have died of complications related to COVID-19, the agency said. Federal and state prison records listed Circle Bear's race as Native American. (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation helicopter reported missing between Greece and Italy
- April 30, 2020
A Canadian military helicopter operating as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation surveillance force has gone missing in worldwide waters between Greece and Italy, officials said on Wednesday (April 29). The military was originally supposed to have received 28 Cyclones from manufacturer Sikorsky starting in November 2008. Five other people were meant to be aboard, but they are still missing. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
A Canadian military helicopter operating as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation surveillance force has gone missing in worldwide waters between Greece and Italy, officials said on Wednesday (April 29). The military was originally supposed to have received 28 Cyclones from manufacturer Sikorsky starting in November 2008. Five other people were meant to be aboard, but they are still missing. (more...)
The Berkshires online guide to events, news and Berkshire County community information
- April 30, 2020
The memo says that all students must "learn from home" unless they are deemed to be vulnerable, or are the "children of essential workers on days when they are not able to be supervised at home and no other arrangements can be made". The father said he had spent almost three hours one night trying to help his 14-year-old son with a maths lesson. Education Minister Dan Tehan wrote to private schools on Tuesday night, noting recent claims that some private schools could be forced to close as ... (more...)
- April 30, 2020
The memo says that all students must "learn from home" unless they are deemed to be vulnerable, or are the "children of essential workers on days when they are not able to be supervised at home and no other arrangements can be made". The father said he had spent almost three hours one night trying to help his 14-year-old son with a maths lesson. Education Minister Dan Tehan wrote to private schools on Tuesday night, noting recent claims that some private schools could be forced to close as ... (more...)
Emory helps lead research on drug to treat COVID-19 patients
- April 30, 2020
A statement from the United States regulator the Food and Drug Administration said that the agency has been talking with California-based Gilead "regarding making remdesivir available to patients as quickly as possible, as appropriate". "We are excited and optimistic " about the new results, said Vanderbilt University's Dr. Mark Denison. In the next stage of the study, researchers will combine remdesivir with other drugs to determine whether combinations of drugs could yield even better ... (more...)
- April 30, 2020
A statement from the United States regulator the Food and Drug Administration said that the agency has been talking with California-based Gilead "regarding making remdesivir available to patients as quickly as possible, as appropriate". "We are excited and optimistic " about the new results, said Vanderbilt University's Dr. Mark Denison. In the next stage of the study, researchers will combine remdesivir with other drugs to determine whether combinations of drugs could yield even better ... (more...)
Satellite images of luxury yachts further suggest Kim at North Korean resort
- April 30, 2020
South Korean officials have gone on the record to say that they believe he is still alive and in control of the country, with South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul stipulating Tuesday that Kim is trying to avoid the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) coronavirus . (more...)
- April 30, 2020
South Korean officials have gone on the record to say that they believe he is still alive and in control of the country, with South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul stipulating Tuesday that Kim is trying to avoid the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) coronavirus . (more...)
With 26097 fatalities, United Kingdom has world's third-highest virus death toll
- April 30, 2020
At a daily press briefing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed a total of 26,097 fatalities across the country. The latest combined daily figures released by Britain's health ministry for Covid-19 deaths in hospitals hit 21 092 on Monday. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
At a daily press briefing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed a total of 26,097 fatalities across the country. The latest combined daily figures released by Britain's health ministry for Covid-19 deaths in hospitals hit 21 092 on Monday. (more...)
New claims put spotlight on Biden sex-assault allegations
- April 30, 2020
A friend told The New York Times that Reade told her about the allegations at the time of the incident. Earlier this week, Lynda LaCasse, who was Reade's neighbour in the 1990s, says Reade also told her about the alleged assault around the time it happened. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
A friend told The New York Times that Reade told her about the allegations at the time of the incident. Earlier this week, Lynda LaCasse, who was Reade's neighbour in the 1990s, says Reade also told her about the alleged assault around the time it happened. (more...)
Calif. schools may start school year in July
- April 30, 2020
This possibility is being considered because schools in the state have been closed since mid-March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to Newsom, farmers and ranchers have seen a 50% reduction in demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and that many have an excess of produce and commodities that they can't distribute. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
This possibility is being considered because schools in the state have been closed since mid-March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to Newsom, farmers and ranchers have seen a 50% reduction in demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and that many have an excess of produce and commodities that they can't distribute. (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation helicopter missing off Greece
- April 30, 2020
Greek news outlets reported the helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Greece on Wednesday. The Canadian military confirmed it had lost contact with the helicopter, a CH-148 Cyclone, and that rescue efforts were underway. As the crash happened so far from land, Greek Reporter noted that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation search and rescue teams were heading the rescue effort without asking Athens for help. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Greek news outlets reported the helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Greece on Wednesday. The Canadian military confirmed it had lost contact with the helicopter, a CH-148 Cyclone, and that rescue efforts were underway. As the crash happened so far from land, Greek Reporter noted that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation search and rescue teams were heading the rescue effort without asking Athens for help. (more...)
Riots in Lebanon with economy in crisis
- April 30, 2020
Fawaz Al Samman's funeral was held in Al Nour Square, the main protest camp in the city of Tripoli, and attended by dozens of mourners despite a nationwide lockdown because of the coronavirus. But it appeared to be in a free fall over the last few days, selling as low as 4,000 Lebanese pounds to the dollar on the parallel market, down from a fixed peg of 1,500 pounds to the dollar in place for 30 years. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Fawaz Al Samman's funeral was held in Al Nour Square, the main protest camp in the city of Tripoli, and attended by dozens of mourners despite a nationwide lockdown because of the coronavirus. But it appeared to be in a free fall over the last few days, selling as low as 4,000 Lebanese pounds to the dollar on the parallel market, down from a fixed peg of 1,500 pounds to the dollar in place for 30 years. (more...)
Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures in 17 hours
- April 30, 2020
During his announcement, Conte told the nation that they were entering a time of "responsibility and coexistence with the virus". "To allow a gradual resumption of sports activities, training sessions for athletes, professionals, and non-professionals recognized by CONI ( Italy's Olympic Committee) will be allowed from May 4, but only in compliance with the rules of social distancing, avoiding gatherings". (more...)
- April 30, 2020
During his announcement, Conte told the nation that they were entering a time of "responsibility and coexistence with the virus". "To allow a gradual resumption of sports activities, training sessions for athletes, professionals, and non-professionals recognized by CONI ( Italy's Olympic Committee) will be allowed from May 4, but only in compliance with the rules of social distancing, avoiding gatherings". (more...)
McConnell Criticizes Media for Discrepancies in Covering Allegations Against Biden, Kavanaugh
- April 30, 2020
Mr Biden introduced Mrs Clinton as the woman who should be president now. What is clear about this claim: It is untrue. "This absolutely did not happen ", campaign spokeswoman Kate Bedingfield said in a statement sent to news outlets. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Mr Biden introduced Mrs Clinton as the woman who should be president now. What is clear about this claim: It is untrue. "This absolutely did not happen ", campaign spokeswoman Kate Bedingfield said in a statement sent to news outlets. (more...)
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