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G-7 leaders cautious as Trump suggests face-to-face summit
- May 22, 2020
It looks like G7 will be on-a full G7". The virtual diplomatic gathering is scheduled for June 10-12. But Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal, something the president has urged should happen quickly despite concerns from public health experts. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
It looks like G7 will be on-a full G7". The virtual diplomatic gathering is scheduled for June 10-12. But Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal, something the president has urged should happen quickly despite concerns from public health experts. (more...)
Prince Charles says furloughed Brits, students should help pick fruits, vegetables
- May 22, 2020
However, the web site for staff to sign-up was overwhelmed shortly after the minister's attraction. A Government spokesman said the website crashed because of a surge in demand, with visitors increasing from around 2,000 to more than 160,000 during the press conference. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
However, the web site for staff to sign-up was overwhelmed shortly after the minister's attraction. A Government spokesman said the website crashed because of a surge in demand, with visitors increasing from around 2,000 to more than 160,000 during the press conference. (more...)
Pakistan Airlines flight crashes in Karachi
- May 22, 2020
Pakistan's Aviation Ministry said the flight was carrying 99 passengers and 8 crew members. The flight which was on its way from Lahore to Karachi , was approaching for a landing when it crashed near the airport. The number of casualties is not yet known. Video footage shows black smoke rising from the site of the crash. Several houses were damaged in the area where the plane crashed. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Pakistan's Aviation Ministry said the flight was carrying 99 passengers and 8 crew members. The flight which was on its way from Lahore to Karachi , was approaching for a landing when it crashed near the airport. The number of casualties is not yet known. Video footage shows black smoke rising from the site of the crash. Several houses were damaged in the area where the plane crashed. (more...)
Ukraine's president welcomes criminal probe against former opponent
- May 22, 2020
The probe into the Biden family's alleged unlawful activities in Ukraine gained fresh impetus Tuesday after a Ukrainian lawmaker released recordings of conversations between Ukrainian ex-President Petro Poroshenko and former Vice President Joe Biden, revealing the extent to which Biden wanted to get a prosecutor investigating his family fired. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The probe into the Biden family's alleged unlawful activities in Ukraine gained fresh impetus Tuesday after a Ukrainian lawmaker released recordings of conversations between Ukrainian ex-President Petro Poroshenko and former Vice President Joe Biden, revealing the extent to which Biden wanted to get a prosecutor investigating his family fired. (more...)
COVID 19 detection dogs research: the UK Government gives £500,000
- May 22, 2020
The researchers are working with the Medical Detection Dogs charity and the UK's Durham University to train six dogs for a preliminary trial after receiving a £500,000 research grant from the United Kingdom government. The first stage of the research wishes to determine if the dogs can detect COVID 19 in humans according to the simple odour samples. "That sounds a bit odd, but we know from our previous experience that this is a really good way of collecting odors from people, and it's ... (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The researchers are working with the Medical Detection Dogs charity and the UK's Durham University to train six dogs for a preliminary trial after receiving a £500,000 research grant from the United Kingdom government. The first stage of the research wishes to determine if the dogs can detect COVID 19 in humans according to the simple odour samples. "That sounds a bit odd, but we know from our previous experience that this is a really good way of collecting odors from people, and it's ... (more...)
Tsai says China must 'coexist' with a democratic Taiwan
- May 22, 2020
The Communist Party's Global Times newspaper struck an even more confrontational tone in a commentary on Wednesday , denouncing Mr Pompeo's statement , warning that China now has the strength to "overwhelm the Taiwan military and deter the United States military". (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The Communist Party's Global Times newspaper struck an even more confrontational tone in a commentary on Wednesday , denouncing Mr Pompeo's statement , warning that China now has the strength to "overwhelm the Taiwan military and deter the United States military". (more...)
Israel, Iran leaders trade Twitter blows, Middle East News & Top Stories
- May 22, 2020
We aren't against Jews. "It means abolishing the imposed regime & Muslim, Christian & Jewish Palestinians choose their own govt & expel thugs like [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu", Khamenei tweeted Wednesday. Khamenei is scheduled to speak on Friday to commemorate Quds Day. Today, Iran and Israel remain enemies and Israel is believed to be behind airstrikes targeting Iranian forces in Syria. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
We aren't against Jews. "It means abolishing the imposed regime & Muslim, Christian & Jewish Palestinians choose their own govt & expel thugs like [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu", Khamenei tweeted Wednesday. Khamenei is scheduled to speak on Friday to commemorate Quds Day. Today, Iran and Israel remain enemies and Israel is believed to be behind airstrikes targeting Iranian forces in Syria. (more...)
Khashoggi family forgives those who killed their father
- May 22, 2020
Prior to his killing, Khashoggi had written critically of the crown prince in multiple columns for the Washington Post and had been living in exile for about a year, fearing he would be detained if he returned to Saudi Arabia as part of a wider crackdown on writers, activists and critics. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Prior to his killing, Khashoggi had written critically of the crown prince in multiple columns for the Washington Post and had been living in exile for about a year, fearing he would be detained if he returned to Saudi Arabia as part of a wider crackdown on writers, activists and critics. (more...)
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
- May 22, 2020
President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted incorrect claims about Michigan's plans to send absentee ballot applications to all of its registered voters ahead of the upcoming elections-prompting many people online to assert that his tweet violated Twitter's election integrity terms of service. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted incorrect claims about Michigan's plans to send absentee ballot applications to all of its registered voters ahead of the upcoming elections-prompting many people online to assert that his tweet violated Twitter's election integrity terms of service. (more...)
Trump says he finally wore a mask and 'it looked very nice'
- May 22, 2020
When he was reportedly asked why he was not wearing a mask at the time of the press interaction, Trump said that the area where they were at was safe because everyone here, him included, had been tested. Trump still won't commit to wearing a face mask at his visit to a Ford plant today, where masks are required: "I don't know, we will look at it". At the White House, Trump said he and Whitmer in their call discussed the coronavirus pandemic and the catastrophic flooding and mass ... (more...)
- May 22, 2020
When he was reportedly asked why he was not wearing a mask at the time of the press interaction, Trump said that the area where they were at was safe because everyone here, him included, had been tested. Trump still won't commit to wearing a face mask at his visit to a Ford plant today, where masks are required: "I don't know, we will look at it". At the White House, Trump said he and Whitmer in their call discussed the coronavirus pandemic and the catastrophic flooding and mass ... (more...)
Up to 75 Target stores to close in massive restructure
- May 22, 2020
It will also close 10 to 25 of its bigger stores and 50 small Target Country stores. While an additional 25 regional stores will be converted into small Kmarts, while between 10 and 40 large stores will become large Kmart outlets. These changes will result in a significant reduction in the size of the Target store support office. The decision to overhaul the Target network was hard but necessary, said Kmart group managing director Ian Bailey. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
It will also close 10 to 25 of its bigger stores and 50 small Target Country stores. While an additional 25 regional stores will be converted into small Kmarts, while between 10 and 40 large stores will become large Kmart outlets. These changes will result in a significant reduction in the size of the Target store support office. The decision to overhaul the Target network was hard but necessary, said Kmart group managing director Ian Bailey. (more...)
At least 12 injured from vehicle crashing into shop in Australia's Sydney
- May 22, 2020
Police said the auto crashed into another vehicle stopped at the traffic lights moments before driving into the busy store. Security footage showed the 51-year-old's station wagon rear-end another vehicle at traffic lights in Greenacre before racing through a busy intersection into Hijab House. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Police said the auto crashed into another vehicle stopped at the traffic lights moments before driving into the busy store. Security footage showed the 51-year-old's station wagon rear-end another vehicle at traffic lights in Greenacre before racing through a busy intersection into Hijab House. (more...)
Utah police officer had explicit photos of a murdered student
- May 22, 2020
Over the next few days, the review says, McCluskey received texts telling her that Rowland had been in an accident and was in the hospital. He began stalking and harassing her shortly after she broke up with him following a brief relationship where he lied about his name, age and personal history, police have said. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Over the next few days, the review says, McCluskey received texts telling her that Rowland had been in an accident and was in the hospital. He began stalking and harassing her shortly after she broke up with him following a brief relationship where he lied about his name, age and personal history, police have said. (more...)
Supreme Court Blocks Disclosure of Russia Report Material to House
- May 22, 2020
The nation's top court granted the President his request, at least for now, giving Trump time to appeal a lower court's ruling that bthe DOJ must hand over the documents, according to Reuters . The Supreme Court heard arguments last week over whether Trump's accountants and banks must turn over financial records to House committees. The appeals court also is weighing whether former White House counsel Don McGahn must appear before the committee to answer questions related to the Mueller ... (more...)
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- May 22, 2020
The nation's top court granted the President his request, at least for now, giving Trump time to appeal a lower court's ruling that bthe DOJ must hand over the documents, according to Reuters . The Supreme Court heard arguments last week over whether Trump's accountants and banks must turn over financial records to House committees. The appeals court also is weighing whether former White House counsel Don McGahn must appear before the committee to answer questions related to the Mueller ... (more...)
Global COVID-19 cases top 4.8 mn: Johns Hopkins
- May 22, 2020
The US constitutes just under one third of the global cases, with more than 1.5 million. However, the increase may be attributed to more wide-scale testing. The No. 2 country is Russian Federation, with 318,000 reported cases. The model now projects that there will be 140,000 deaths linked to the virus by August. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The US constitutes just under one third of the global cases, with more than 1.5 million. However, the increase may be attributed to more wide-scale testing. The No. 2 country is Russian Federation, with 318,000 reported cases. The model now projects that there will be 140,000 deaths linked to the virus by August. (more...)
Senate panel approves subpoena in Hunter Biden probe
- May 22, 2020
Senator Mitt Romney, the only Republican who voted to convict Trump of abuse of power, said in March he thought Johnson's investigation of Hunter Biden appeared political. According to Politico , Johnson responded to Democratic objections by asking, "What is everybody anxious about? But if there's something there, the American people need to know that". (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Senator Mitt Romney, the only Republican who voted to convict Trump of abuse of power, said in March he thought Johnson's investigation of Hunter Biden appeared political. According to Politico , Johnson responded to Democratic objections by asking, "What is everybody anxious about? But if there's something there, the American people need to know that". (more...)
The Reveal About Jane Roe’s Anti-Choice "Conversion" Is Infuriating
- May 22, 2020
The programme was filmed in the last months of McCorvey's life before her death at age 69 in 2017 in Texas. Norma McCorvey probably isn't a household name across most of the United States, but she was instrumental in a Supreme Court ruling most Americans are well-aware of: Roe v. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
The programme was filmed in the last months of McCorvey's life before her death at age 69 in 2017 in Texas. Norma McCorvey probably isn't a household name across most of the United States, but she was instrumental in a Supreme Court ruling most Americans are well-aware of: Roe v. (more...)
Four-day working week: Sounds good, but will it work?
- May 22, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday raised the prospect of Kiwis enjoying extra public holidays and a shorter working week to help kickstart New Zealand's post-lockdown economy. "I'd really encourage people to think about that if you're an employer and in a position to do so". The prime minister also pointed to the benefits of working from home, which the coronavirus crisis has shown can drive up productivity. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday raised the prospect of Kiwis enjoying extra public holidays and a shorter working week to help kickstart New Zealand's post-lockdown economy. "I'd really encourage people to think about that if you're an employer and in a position to do so". The prime minister also pointed to the benefits of working from home, which the coronavirus crisis has shown can drive up productivity. (more...)
UAE: Abu Dhabi's Etihad cuts hundreds of jobs
- May 22, 2020
Furthermore, both are close US allies and concerned about Iranian aggression in the region. The UAE's Etihad Airways has sent a plane of aid to Israel, purportedly carrying sixteen tons of aid for Palestinians. In a statement to Gulf Business , an Etihad spokesperson confirmed redundancies were made across several business divisions and added: "The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to businesses around the world, and Etihad is no exception". (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Furthermore, both are close US allies and concerned about Iranian aggression in the region. The UAE's Etihad Airways has sent a plane of aid to Israel, purportedly carrying sixteen tons of aid for Palestinians. In a statement to Gulf Business , an Etihad spokesperson confirmed redundancies were made across several business divisions and added: "The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to businesses around the world, and Etihad is no exception". (more...)
Taylor County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
- May 22, 2020
Authorities also say that since the virus came later to Russian Federation, there was more time to prepare hospital beds and launch wide-scale testing to slow the spread. As of Wednesday, 154,300 have tested negative for COVID-19 and 13,413 have tested positive. The Muslim-majority region confirmed a total of 36 deaths. (more...)
- May 22, 2020
Authorities also say that since the virus came later to Russian Federation, there was more time to prepare hospital beds and launch wide-scale testing to slow the spread. As of Wednesday, 154,300 have tested negative for COVID-19 and 13,413 have tested positive. The Muslim-majority region confirmed a total of 36 deaths. (more...)
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