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President Trump: Feds pushing to speed development of COVID vaccine
- May 02, 2020
The latest Trump administration efforts to speed vaccine development were originally reported by Bloomberg News , citing people familiar with the matter. Executives and other experts have suggested that clinical trials to guarantee a vaccine is safe and effective could take a minimum of 12 to 18 months. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The latest Trump administration efforts to speed vaccine development were originally reported by Bloomberg News , citing people familiar with the matter. Executives and other experts have suggested that clinical trials to guarantee a vaccine is safe and effective could take a minimum of 12 to 18 months. (more...)
United States trying to disrupt trade relations between Iran, Venezuela: Mousavi
- May 02, 2020
The raid on its gold reserves leaves Venezuela with just $6.3 billion in hard-currency assets, bringing it down to a 30-year low, according to Bloomberg . "Our guess is that they are being paid in gold ". Iran and Venezuela have both been hit by sweeping USA sanctions, including restrictions aimed at torpedoing their energy sectors. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The raid on its gold reserves leaves Venezuela with just $6.3 billion in hard-currency assets, bringing it down to a 30-year low, according to Bloomberg . "Our guess is that they are being paid in gold ". Iran and Venezuela have both been hit by sweeping USA sanctions, including restrictions aimed at torpedoing their energy sectors. (more...)
US Presidency: Biden insists on selecting woman as running mate, search begins
- May 02, 2020
Chris Dodd , Cynthia Hogan , who served as his counsel in the Obama administration, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of DE and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will serve as national campaign co-chairs, his campaign announced in a statement Thursday. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Chris Dodd , Cynthia Hogan , who served as his counsel in the Obama administration, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of DE and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will serve as national campaign co-chairs, his campaign announced in a statement Thursday. (more...)
More green than red as lockdown extended
- May 02, 2020
However, the stringent restrictions have been credited with keeping confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, to a relatively low 35,365 as of Friday, with 1,152 deaths. Standalone shops, neighborhood shops and shops in residential areas can remain open, without any distinction of essential and non-essential. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to further extend the lockdown. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
However, the stringent restrictions have been credited with keeping confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, to a relatively low 35,365 as of Friday, with 1,152 deaths. Standalone shops, neighborhood shops and shops in residential areas can remain open, without any distinction of essential and non-essential. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to further extend the lockdown. (more...)
This time, Mike Pence wears mask as he tours Indiana plant
- May 02, 2020
Steve Herman , White House Bureau Chief for USA -based media outlet Voice of America (VOA), said Thursday that Pence's office told reporters they would need to wear face coverings while covering Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Steve Herman , White House Bureau Chief for USA -based media outlet Voice of America (VOA), said Thursday that Pence's office told reporters they would need to wear face coverings while covering Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. (more...)
World Health Organization probes animal source of coronavirus
- May 02, 2020
The Dr has insisted that it's important to know the natural carrier of the virus for better understanding of future outbreak. Ryan's remarks come a day after acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell announced that the USA is investigating whether the virus originated in a lab in Wuhan, although he, too, emphasized that the USA believes the virus is natural and not man-made. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The Dr has insisted that it's important to know the natural carrier of the virus for better understanding of future outbreak. Ryan's remarks come a day after acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell announced that the USA is investigating whether the virus originated in a lab in Wuhan, although he, too, emphasized that the USA believes the virus is natural and not man-made. (more...)
Meet Wilfred: UK leader’s baby name announced
- May 02, 2020
The middle name Nicholas is a tribute to Dr Nick Price and Nick Hart , who saved the prime minister's life when he was intensive care last month after contracting the coronavirus . Johnson and Symonds announced their engagement at the end of February, when it was also revealed that they were expecting their first baby in the summer. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The middle name Nicholas is a tribute to Dr Nick Price and Nick Hart , who saved the prime minister's life when he was intensive care last month after contracting the coronavirus . Johnson and Symonds announced their engagement at the end of February, when it was also revealed that they were expecting their first baby in the summer. (more...)
Biden denies ex-staffer Tara Reade's sexual assault allegation
- May 02, 2020
Certainly, no intimation of sexual harassment or assault from her or anyone else. Brzezinski honed in on a Biden quote made during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, that women who make charges of sexual assault should be treated with the presumption that the essence of what they're talking about is real. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Certainly, no intimation of sexual harassment or assault from her or anyone else. Brzezinski honed in on a Biden quote made during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, that women who make charges of sexual assault should be treated with the presumption that the essence of what they're talking about is real. (more...)
Trump now says he hopes USA coronavirus deaths less than 100000
- May 02, 2020
Scientists believe the killer virus jumped from animals to humans, emerging in China late past year, possibly from a market in Wuhan selling exotic animals for meat. He also criticized U.S. politicians who have suggested China should be held accountable for the global pandemic, saying they should spend their time on "better controlling the epidemic situation at home". (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Scientists believe the killer virus jumped from animals to humans, emerging in China late past year, possibly from a market in Wuhan selling exotic animals for meat. He also criticized U.S. politicians who have suggested China should be held accountable for the global pandemic, saying they should spend their time on "better controlling the epidemic situation at home". (more...)
LILLEY: Trudeau lies again to push his false gun agenda
- May 02, 2020
Assault-style firearms designed for military use have no place in Canada". Current gun owners were given a two-year "amnesty" period to comply with the regulations, and Mr. She doesn't agree with the prime minister's argument that a ban is justified in response to numerous mass shootings, from Ecole Polytechnique in 1989 to the recent killings in Nova Scotia . (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Assault-style firearms designed for military use have no place in Canada". Current gun owners were given a two-year "amnesty" period to comply with the regulations, and Mr. She doesn't agree with the prime minister's argument that a ban is justified in response to numerous mass shootings, from Ecole Polytechnique in 1989 to the recent killings in Nova Scotia . (more...)
Trump to relax shelter-in-White House routine
- May 02, 2020
The Arizona trip focuses on the economic recovery effort and is not a campaign rally "because it is too soon" for crowded events at the stadiums, Trump explained. The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter of the year-a precursor to far grimmer reports that are expected this summer from the severe recession triggered by the pandemic. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The Arizona trip focuses on the economic recovery effort and is not a campaign rally "because it is too soon" for crowded events at the stadiums, Trump explained. The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter of the year-a precursor to far grimmer reports that are expected this summer from the severe recession triggered by the pandemic. (more...)
Boris Johnson baby: why have they chosen the names Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas?
- May 02, 2020
The 55-year-old prime minister spent three nights in intensive care , then convalesced for two weeks at his country residence and returned to work on Monday. "Is there going to be an inquiry?" "I also think it's going to be up to individuals eventually". Writing on Twitter this week, London's cycling commissioner Will Norman said that with the capital's public transport capacity greatly reduced when restrictions area eased, up to eight million journeys a day would need to be made by ... (more...)
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- May 02, 2020
The 55-year-old prime minister spent three nights in intensive care , then convalesced for two weeks at his country residence and returned to work on Monday. "Is there going to be an inquiry?" "I also think it's going to be up to individuals eventually". Writing on Twitter this week, London's cycling commissioner Will Norman said that with the capital's public transport capacity greatly reduced when restrictions area eased, up to eight million journeys a day would need to be made by ... (more...)
United Kingdom is 'past coronavirus peak', says Johnson
- May 02, 2020
Britain's coronavirus outbreak is now past its peak as the infection rate has fallen below one, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday as he promised to release a plan next week to ease the country's month-long lockdown . "Even if it isn't met, we are well on our way to ramping this up", he said. He noted that this would have to be done "gradually" as a second peak would cause "lasting economic damage". (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Britain's coronavirus outbreak is now past its peak as the infection rate has fallen below one, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday as he promised to release a plan next week to ease the country's month-long lockdown . "Even if it isn't met, we are well on our way to ramping this up", he said. He noted that this would have to be done "gradually" as a second peak would cause "lasting economic damage". (more...)
MHA extends lockdown by 2 weeks; state to decide on restrictions, relaxations
- May 02, 2020
The new guideline regulates different activities during this extended lockdown period, based on the risk profiling of Indian districts into Red (hotspot), Green and Orange Zones . The only prohibitions there will be on activities that are not allowed on a pan-India basis. Red Zones are those with high number of active COVID-19 cases, where doubling of confirmed cases is frequent, areas determined by feedback from testing and surveillance. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The new guideline regulates different activities during this extended lockdown period, based on the risk profiling of Indian districts into Red (hotspot), Green and Orange Zones . The only prohibitions there will be on activities that are not allowed on a pan-India basis. Red Zones are those with high number of active COVID-19 cases, where doubling of confirmed cases is frequent, areas determined by feedback from testing and surveillance. (more...)
Britain celebrates inspirational veteran's 100th birthday
- May 02, 2020
For his milestone, Captain Moore was granted the title of honorary colonel from the Ministry of Defence, which hailed him as "an inspirational role model to generations young and old". However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step. With his page now closed, a message on the site said: "You can still help provide essential support for NHS staff and volunteers by making a donation to the charity through their JustGiving page". (more...)
- May 02, 2020
For his milestone, Captain Moore was granted the title of honorary colonel from the Ministry of Defence, which hailed him as "an inspirational role model to generations young and old". However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step. With his page now closed, a message on the site said: "You can still help provide essential support for NHS staff and volunteers by making a donation to the charity through their JustGiving page". (more...)
Trump urges MI governor to settle with anti-lockdown protesters
- May 02, 2020
He pointed out that construction workers routinely wear personal protective equipment that would help prevent the spread of coronavirus , including gloves and face coverings. They reportedly attempted to enter the floor of the chamber and had to be blocked by the state police and sergeants-at-arms. She said those carrying guns at protests are nearly always white men, and are "a vocal minority of the country" that opposes the stay-at-home orders. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
He pointed out that construction workers routinely wear personal protective equipment that would help prevent the spread of coronavirus , including gloves and face coverings. They reportedly attempted to enter the floor of the chamber and had to be blocked by the state police and sergeants-at-arms. She said those carrying guns at protests are nearly always white men, and are "a vocal minority of the country" that opposes the stay-at-home orders. (more...)
World Health Organization hails Wuhan for clearing all COVID-19 cases
- May 02, 2020
Stressing epidemic prevention and control in key areas and groups, Xi asked Heilongjiang Province in northeast China to make particular efforts to prevent infections in hospitals and go all-out to treat patients. Besides the United States, the UK, Australia and Germany have also called for more transparency from Beijing on the COVID-19 origin. Reacting to the charge, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing here that "the U.S. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Stressing epidemic prevention and control in key areas and groups, Xi asked Heilongjiang Province in northeast China to make particular efforts to prevent infections in hospitals and go all-out to treat patients. Besides the United States, the UK, Australia and Germany have also called for more transparency from Beijing on the COVID-19 origin. Reacting to the charge, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing here that "the U.S. (more...)
Joe Biden’s answer: The presidential candidate strenuously denies sexually assaulting Tara Reade
- May 02, 2020
During Friday's interview with Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski , the former vice president offered two justifications for his refusal to unseal the records: first, that personnel files would not be in the University's collection but rather be with the National Archives & Records Administration (Biden has requested that the NARA identify and release any record pertaining to Reade's alleged complaint); and that releasing these files could give him unrelated political problems. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
During Friday's interview with Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski , the former vice president offered two justifications for his refusal to unseal the records: first, that personnel files would not be in the University's collection but rather be with the National Archives & Records Administration (Biden has requested that the NARA identify and release any record pertaining to Reade's alleged complaint); and that releasing these files could give him unrelated political problems. (more...)
'Conveniently framed': New Kim Jong-un photos spark questions
- May 02, 2020
Just three days later, on April 15, he was nowhere to be seen at the celebrations of the 108th birthday of North Korea's first ruler and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung. KCNA reported that Kim cut a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday and those attending the event "burst into thunderous cheers of 'hurrah!' for the Supreme Leader who is commanding the all-people general march for accomplishing the great cause of prosperity". (more...)
- May 02, 2020
Just three days later, on April 15, he was nowhere to be seen at the celebrations of the 108th birthday of North Korea's first ruler and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung. KCNA reported that Kim cut a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday and those attending the event "burst into thunderous cheers of 'hurrah!' for the Supreme Leader who is commanding the all-people general march for accomplishing the great cause of prosperity". (more...)
Restrictions extended to May 18th
- May 02, 2020
The country will begin to be opened again in phases, beginning on May 18. The stages will be three weeks apart starting on 18 May. This to effectively control the spread of the virus. In his briefing, Varadkar also announced that the country's schools and learning institutions will remain shut down until at least September. Schools and colleges will reopen in the last phase, at the beginning of the next academic year. (more...)
- May 02, 2020
The country will begin to be opened again in phases, beginning on May 18. The stages will be three weeks apart starting on 18 May. This to effectively control the spread of the virus. In his briefing, Varadkar also announced that the country's schools and learning institutions will remain shut down until at least September. Schools and colleges will reopen in the last phase, at the beginning of the next academic year. (more...)
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