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China likely to face United States sanctions over Hong Kong national security bill
- May 26, 2020
It could also see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases in the city. The announcement of the plans for the new law - which will be written by Beijing and bypass Hong Kong's legislature - sparked the biggest drop on the city's stock exchange in five years on Friday. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
It could also see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases in the city. The announcement of the plans for the new law - which will be written by Beijing and bypass Hong Kong's legislature - sparked the biggest drop on the city's stock exchange in five years on Friday. (more...)
China's top virologist warns Covid-19 is just tip of the iceberg
- May 26, 2020
Although Shi's team has studied coronavirus samples from bats, Wang said the two strains are not particularly similar in genetic terms. The Wuhan Institute of Virology, which houses China's only level-four biosafety lab, has been studying coronaviruses for years, ever since the 2003 SARS epidemic prompted greater research into the role of bats in spreading such viruses . (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Although Shi's team has studied coronavirus samples from bats, Wang said the two strains are not particularly similar in genetic terms. The Wuhan Institute of Virology, which houses China's only level-four biosafety lab, has been studying coronaviruses for years, ever since the 2003 SARS epidemic prompted greater research into the role of bats in spreading such viruses . (more...)
Woman placed on leave from work after viral Central Park video
- May 26, 2020
The woman has been temporarily stood down from her job with her employer, investment management firm Franklin Templeton. According to Newsweek , Amy Cooper issued an apology last night. The video doesn't show the man threatening the woman. When the woman refused Mr Cooper offered the dog a treat and began to film with his phone. "Please send the cops immediately!" "We live in an age of Ahmaud Arbery , where black men are gunned down because of assumptions people make about black men, ... (more...)
- May 26, 2020
The woman has been temporarily stood down from her job with her employer, investment management firm Franklin Templeton. According to Newsweek , Amy Cooper issued an apology last night. The video doesn't show the man threatening the woman. When the woman refused Mr Cooper offered the dog a treat and began to film with his phone. "Please send the cops immediately!" "We live in an age of Ahmaud Arbery , where black men are gunned down because of assumptions people make about black men, ... (more...)
British govt eases coronavirus measures in England
- May 26, 2020
In his address, PM Johnson underlined that the United Kingdom had entered "phase 2" of its lockdown protocol, in which the government continues to assess the easing of business and civic restrictions through the key indicator of the virus' infection rate, in order to avoid a second wave COVID-19 spreading. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
In his address, PM Johnson underlined that the United Kingdom had entered "phase 2" of its lockdown protocol, in which the government continues to assess the easing of business and civic restrictions through the key indicator of the virus' infection rate, in order to avoid a second wave COVID-19 spreading. (more...)
Japan's Prime Minister Abe lifts COVID-19 state of emergency
- May 26, 2020
But on April 7, with cases beginning to spike and fears for the country's health system, Abe declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other regions - later expanding it to cover the entire nation. Recent media surveys show public support for his Cabinet has plunged below 30%, the lowest since he returned to office in December 2012. If the number of coronavirus cases remains low, then Tokyo can move onto stage two, which includes reopening cinemas and tutoring centres, such as cram ... (more...)
- May 26, 2020
But on April 7, with cases beginning to spike and fears for the country's health system, Abe declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other regions - later expanding it to cover the entire nation. Recent media surveys show public support for his Cabinet has plunged below 30%, the lowest since he returned to office in December 2012. If the number of coronavirus cases remains low, then Tokyo can move onto stage two, which includes reopening cinemas and tutoring centres, such as cram ... (more...)
USA celebrates Memorial Day as 100,000 COVID-19 deaths nears
- May 26, 2020
Standing alongside his wife Jill, the 77-year-old then presented a wreath of white roses at Delaware's War Memorial Plaza, before observing a moment of silence to commemorate the military personnel who fought in World War Two and the Korean War. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Standing alongside his wife Jill, the 77-year-old then presented a wreath of white roses at Delaware's War Memorial Plaza, before observing a moment of silence to commemorate the military personnel who fought in World War Two and the Korean War. (more...)
Trump Threatens to Pull GOP Convention From NC
- May 26, 2020
A spokesman for Governor Cooper said North Carolina was "relying on data and science to protect our state's public health and safety". North Carolina Gov. But restrictions remain and will be in effect yet for weeks. During this Memorial Day weekend, many Republicans are more concerned about the state of North Carolina missing an opportunity to grab the national spotlight, regardless of risk. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
A spokesman for Governor Cooper said North Carolina was "relying on data and science to protect our state's public health and safety". North Carolina Gov. But restrictions remain and will be in effect yet for weeks. During this Memorial Day weekend, many Republicans are more concerned about the state of North Carolina missing an opportunity to grab the national spotlight, regardless of risk. (more...)
Ahmaud Arbery killing being investigated as federal hate crime, family attorney says
- May 26, 2020
There were no arrests made. Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested May 7 for the shooting death of Arbery. William Bryan, who recorded Arbery's killing from his vehicle, was arrested and charged with felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
There were no arrests made. Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested May 7 for the shooting death of Arbery. William Bryan, who recorded Arbery's killing from his vehicle, was arrested and charged with felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. (more...)
Doug Ford urges Ontarians to ‘go get a test’ for COVID-19
- May 26, 2020
Torontonians flocked Saturday to Trinity Bellwoods, a popular downtown park, where city officials said thousands of people flouted physical distancing rules. Williams and I will be very interested in the numbers", Elliott said on Monday. Toronto Mayor John Tory said other GTA mayors and regional chairs agreed during a conference call Monday they want a "very cautious approach" to reopening. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Torontonians flocked Saturday to Trinity Bellwoods, a popular downtown park, where city officials said thousands of people flouted physical distancing rules. Williams and I will be very interested in the numbers", Elliott said on Monday. Toronto Mayor John Tory said other GTA mayors and regional chairs agreed during a conference call Monday they want a "very cautious approach" to reopening. (more...)
North Carolina's Democratic governor is the target of Trump's convention push
- May 26, 2020
The governors' Press Secretary Dory MacMillan responded to Trump's tweets in a statement saying, "State health officials are working with the RNC and will review its plans as they make decisions about how to hold the convention in Charlotte". (more...)
- May 26, 2020
The governors' Press Secretary Dory MacMillan responded to Trump's tweets in a statement saying, "State health officials are working with the RNC and will review its plans as they make decisions about how to hold the convention in Charlotte". (more...)
NY Times publishes names of lives lost to virus on front page
- May 26, 2020
The obituary is an attempt to humanize the losses incurred during the COVId-19 pandemic , which have so often been reduced to numbers and statistics. Marty Derer, 56, for example, "loved to referee basketball games", while Richard Joseph Lenihan Jr., 55, was "a man of faith and a proud Irish-American". (more...)
- May 26, 2020
The obituary is an attempt to humanize the losses incurred during the COVId-19 pandemic , which have so often been reduced to numbers and statistics. Marty Derer, 56, for example, "loved to referee basketball games", while Richard Joseph Lenihan Jr., 55, was "a man of faith and a proud Irish-American". (more...)
Gov. Whitmer Extends Michigan's Stay at Home Order Until June 12
- May 26, 2020
Retail stores and auto dealerships will be allowed to reopen next week by appointment only. That change also allows for non-emergency dental and doctor services to resume next Friday and Whitmer said Thursday that she would continue to relax the order as warranted by the data. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Retail stores and auto dealerships will be allowed to reopen next week by appointment only. That change also allows for non-emergency dental and doctor services to resume next Friday and Whitmer said Thursday that she would continue to relax the order as warranted by the data. (more...)
Australia’s Treasurer Frydenberg: Wil not make wholesale changes to wage subsidies
- May 26, 2020
In a statement, Treasury and the ATO said the mistake came from businesses reporting how much financial assistance they expected to receive, instead of how many employees they thought would be eligible. Mr Frydenberg said Australia's success in containing the pandemic and mistakes by small businesses in applying for JobKeeper contributed to the error. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
In a statement, Treasury and the ATO said the mistake came from businesses reporting how much financial assistance they expected to receive, instead of how many employees they thought would be eligible. Mr Frydenberg said Australia's success in containing the pandemic and mistakes by small businesses in applying for JobKeeper contributed to the error. (more...)
India gears up for a new crisis: desert locusts
- May 26, 2020
Large swarms of locusts on Monday overran several residential localities of Jaipur. This anticipated migration from the Horn of Africa will be joined by swarms arriving from spring breeding areas in south-west Pakistan and southern Iran from this month to July. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Large swarms of locusts on Monday overran several residential localities of Jaipur. This anticipated migration from the Horn of Africa will be joined by swarms arriving from spring breeding areas in south-west Pakistan and southern Iran from this month to July. (more...)
US President Donald Trump criticised after videos of him golfing surface online
- May 26, 2020
It was the first time Mr. Biden was seen outside of his DE neighborhood in two months. The publication also noted Trump has "arranged no event for those who have lost loved ones, nor publicly dwelled on their grief". The White House had no comment on the president's activities at the club, but said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had discussed the pandemic's effect on the global economy on Saturday. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
It was the first time Mr. Biden was seen outside of his DE neighborhood in two months. The publication also noted Trump has "arranged no event for those who have lost loved ones, nor publicly dwelled on their grief". The White House had no comment on the president's activities at the club, but said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had discussed the pandemic's effect on the global economy on Saturday. (more...)
3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in 2 homicides: cops
- May 26, 2020
Manfredonia is also believed to have abducted another individual and stolen a second vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, later found in New Jersey on the Pennsylvania border. Authorities say that Manfredonia stole supplies, firearms and a truck all from a Willington home and drove the truck to Derby. Connecticut Trooper Christine Jeltema said police were called to a home in Willington early Sunday morning. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Manfredonia is also believed to have abducted another individual and stolen a second vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, later found in New Jersey on the Pennsylvania border. Authorities say that Manfredonia stole supplies, firearms and a truck all from a Willington home and drove the truck to Derby. Connecticut Trooper Christine Jeltema said police were called to a home in Willington early Sunday morning. (more...)
Donald Trump bans travellers from Brazil as U.S. extends coronavirus restrictions
- May 26, 2020
Experts say counts in other countries are vast undercounts due to insufficient testing. Meanwhile, the restrictions don't affect trade between the United States and Brazil, according to the White House. The new restrictions bar most non-U.S. citizens who have visited Brazil within the past 14 days. In recent weeks, coronavirus cases and deaths have exploded in Brazil, Latin America's most populous country. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Experts say counts in other countries are vast undercounts due to insufficient testing. Meanwhile, the restrictions don't affect trade between the United States and Brazil, according to the White House. The new restrictions bar most non-U.S. citizens who have visited Brazil within the past 14 days. In recent weeks, coronavirus cases and deaths have exploded in Brazil, Latin America's most populous country. (more...)
World Health Organization temporarily halts hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine trials for coronavirus treatments pending safety review
- May 26, 2020
An arrangement of hydroxychloroquine pills in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 6, 2020. The "temporary pause" will allow the agency's experts to review all available evidence to date concerning safety of the drugs when treating patients with COVID-19, World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in remarks on Sunday. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
An arrangement of hydroxychloroquine pills in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 6, 2020. The "temporary pause" will allow the agency's experts to review all available evidence to date concerning safety of the drugs when treating patients with COVID-19, World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in remarks on Sunday. (more...)
Thousands without power in Western Australia after a powerful storm
- May 26, 2020
Western Power says thousands of properties have experienced storm outages. "We can actually restore customers by back-feeding but with the storm still going through it's creating new hazards on the network". Expecting high tides along the coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned about possible flooding in Perth on Monday. There have also been reports of crops lost. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Western Power says thousands of properties have experienced storm outages. "We can actually restore customers by back-feeding but with the storm still going through it's creating new hazards on the network". Expecting high tides along the coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned about possible flooding in Perth on Monday. There have also been reports of crops lost. (more...)
Russian COVID-19 cases rise to 335882
- May 25, 2020
Despite strict measures, which include lockdown of the capital Moscow , ban on the entry of foreigners and stateless people, and the suspension of worldwide air and railway traffic, Russian Federation is the third worst-hit country in terms of number of cases, following the U.S. (more...)
- May 25, 2020
Despite strict measures, which include lockdown of the capital Moscow , ban on the entry of foreigners and stateless people, and the suspension of worldwide air and railway traffic, Russian Federation is the third worst-hit country in terms of number of cases, following the U.S. (more...)
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