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Russian COVID-19 cases climb over 380,000
- May 30, 2020
The massive parade, which is meant to underline Moscow's rising global clout, and the vote on the amendments would require lifting restrictions imposed to curb Russia's outbreak. Data published this month showed the total number of deaths registered in the capital rose sharply in April compared with the same month previous year. (more...)
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- May 30, 2020
The massive parade, which is meant to underline Moscow's rising global clout, and the vote on the amendments would require lifting restrictions imposed to curb Russia's outbreak. Data published this month showed the total number of deaths registered in the capital rose sharply in April compared with the same month previous year. (more...)
Toronto mayor says he hopes investigation into woman's death will bring answers
- May 30, 2020
In a press conference called this afternoon ahead of a protest scheduled for Saturday at Christie Pits over the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Saunders took the highly unusual step of releasing information about the events surrounding her death. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
In a press conference called this afternoon ahead of a protest scheduled for Saturday at Christie Pits over the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Saunders took the highly unusual step of releasing information about the events surrounding her death. (more...)
France set to reopen cafes and bars
- May 30, 2020
The country is one of only six nations globally to have recorded more than 20,000 COVID-19-related deaths. Since the start of the outbreak, the death toll in France rose to 28,714, with cases rising to some degree, to 149,668, an increase of 597 cases over the previous day. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The country is one of only six nations globally to have recorded more than 20,000 COVID-19-related deaths. Since the start of the outbreak, the death toll in France rose to 28,714, with cases rising to some degree, to 149,668, an increase of 597 cases over the previous day. (more...)
Transcripts released of Flynn’s calls with Russian diplomat
- May 30, 2020
Within days of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation interviewed Flynn with an intent - as shown by recently published documents - to catch him in a perjury trap. Because I don't want us to get into something that has to escalate, on a, you know, on a tit for tat . Flynn said, according to the transcripts. " We need cool heads to prevail, and uh, and we need to be very steady about what we're going to do because we have absolutely a common uh. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Within days of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation interviewed Flynn with an intent - as shown by recently published documents - to catch him in a perjury trap. Because I don't want us to get into something that has to escalate, on a, you know, on a tit for tat . Flynn said, according to the transcripts. " We need cool heads to prevail, and uh, and we need to be very steady about what we're going to do because we have absolutely a common uh. (more...)
Trudeau considering US border-closure exceptions for families split between countries
- May 30, 2020
He mentioned that Canadians are watching the situation unfold with shock and horror. But he also added that recent reports of families who have members stuck in the United States because of their work there and their inability to return home have been received by Ottawa, and Trudeau is talking with the provinces and other officials on the possibility of some exceptions. (more...)
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- May 30, 2020
He mentioned that Canadians are watching the situation unfold with shock and horror. But he also added that recent reports of families who have members stuck in the United States because of their work there and their inability to return home have been received by Ottawa, and Trudeau is talking with the provinces and other officials on the possibility of some exceptions. (more...)
New Zealand Hikers Rescued After 19 Days, Drank Puddle Water To Survive
- May 30, 2020
A military helicopter rescued them on Wednesday after a huge search operation in the area, which was the shooting location for Frodo and the Fellowship's escape from the grim Mines of Moria in Peter Jackson's blockbuster Lord of the Rings films. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
A military helicopter rescued them on Wednesday after a huge search operation in the area, which was the shooting location for Frodo and the Fellowship's escape from the grim Mines of Moria in Peter Jackson's blockbuster Lord of the Rings films. (more...)
Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests, threatens more violence
- May 30, 2020
Floyd, a black man, died in Minneapolis police custody this week after a white officer pinned him to the ground under his knee. The police were responding to a call about someone attempting to pass a counterfeit bill. Footage taken by a bystander triggered near-universal outrage and protests around the country over his killing. A former civil rights and employment attorney, Frey's political future may hinge on his handling of Floyd's death and its violent aftermath, which have followed the ... (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Floyd, a black man, died in Minneapolis police custody this week after a white officer pinned him to the ground under his knee. The police were responding to a call about someone attempting to pass a counterfeit bill. Footage taken by a bystander triggered near-universal outrage and protests around the country over his killing. A former civil rights and employment attorney, Frey's political future may hinge on his handling of Floyd's death and its violent aftermath, which have followed the ... (more...)
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
- May 30, 2020
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was working within the lion enclosure when the attack occurred just before 10:00 a.m. local time. She suffered "extreme accidents" to her head and neck and is in a vital however secure situation after being saved by two quick-thinking colleagues. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was working within the lion enclosure when the attack occurred just before 10:00 a.m. local time. She suffered "extreme accidents" to her head and neck and is in a vital however secure situation after being saved by two quick-thinking colleagues. (more...)
Hogan hopes for movement from United Kingdom in Brexit talks
- May 30, 2020
Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, wrote to the Westminster leaders of the Scottish Nationalist Party, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, Social Democratic and Labour Party, Green Party and Alliance Party to state that the option of an extension to the current transition period is available if the United Kingdom requests it. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, wrote to the Westminster leaders of the Scottish Nationalist Party, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, Social Democratic and Labour Party, Green Party and Alliance Party to state that the option of an extension to the current transition period is available if the United Kingdom requests it. (more...)
Cyprus to cover medical bills if travellers fall sick
- May 30, 2020
The move was announced on Wednesday as part of a package to lure visitors back to the island, which relies heavily on tourism, accounting for about 15 per cent of the country's GDP. 'We have worked extremely hard to keep the virus in check here. "I am quite optimistic about that", Perdios said. "We have taken a lot of measures.but at the same time we do understand that people want to come here on holiday so we haven't converted Cyprus into a massive hospital", he said. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The move was announced on Wednesday as part of a package to lure visitors back to the island, which relies heavily on tourism, accounting for about 15 per cent of the country's GDP. 'We have worked extremely hard to keep the virus in check here. "I am quite optimistic about that", Perdios said. "We have taken a lot of measures.but at the same time we do understand that people want to come here on holiday so we haven't converted Cyprus into a massive hospital", he said. (more...)
'No UK police action' against Boris Johnson aide after lockdown breach confirmed
- May 30, 2020
Mr Johnson and senior ministers in his government have repeatedly said that Mr Cummings did nothing wrong by travelling to his father's property while almost 70 million British citizens adhered to the government's advice to stay at home. In late March, Mr Cummings chose to travel 400 kilometres from London to his parents' home in Durham to self-isolate with his wife and son after his wife developed coronavirus symptoms - despite a nationwide order from the UK Government for people with ... (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Mr Johnson and senior ministers in his government have repeatedly said that Mr Cummings did nothing wrong by travelling to his father's property while almost 70 million British citizens adhered to the government's advice to stay at home. In late March, Mr Cummings chose to travel 400 kilometres from London to his parents' home in Durham to self-isolate with his wife and son after his wife developed coronavirus symptoms - despite a nationwide order from the UK Government for people with ... (more...)
Greece: Tourists from 29 Countries Can Fly in as of June 15
- May 30, 2020
The island's economy relies on tourism and officials have confirmed they will try to do all they can to reactivate and save the remainder of the season. Greece has so far registered 2,906 confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide since the first infection was diagnosed on February 26, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The island's economy relies on tourism and officials have confirmed they will try to do all they can to reactivate and save the remainder of the season. Greece has so far registered 2,906 confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide since the first infection was diagnosed on February 26, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday. (more...)
Louisville Metro Police under attack by protesters
- May 30, 2020
All of the shooting victims are civilians, according to LMPD, which said none of the victims were shot by officers and that it is "too early to comment on suspects". No drugs were found in the home. The multiracial protests continued for more than six hours, ending in the early hours of Friday as rain poured down. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
All of the shooting victims are civilians, according to LMPD, which said none of the victims were shot by officers and that it is "too early to comment on suspects". No drugs were found in the home. The multiracial protests continued for more than six hours, ending in the early hours of Friday as rain poured down. (more...)
Locust attacks in Pakistan raise fear of massive food shortages
- May 30, 2020
For India, the current invasion marks the "worst plague in almost three decades", Agence France-Presse reported . India is battling the worst desert locust outbreak in recent times. It is during this time, they require bare ground to lay eggs. The locusts, which are at present sighted 400 km away in Maharashtra, are headed towards Telangana and the state government is all geared up to fight these dreaded insects. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
For India, the current invasion marks the "worst plague in almost three decades", Agence France-Presse reported . India is battling the worst desert locust outbreak in recent times. It is during this time, they require bare ground to lay eggs. The locusts, which are at present sighted 400 km away in Maharashtra, are headed towards Telangana and the state government is all geared up to fight these dreaded insects. (more...)
Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days
- May 29, 2020
Pompeo's remarks comes after China's National People's Congress announced its intention to unilaterally impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, a move seen as further undermining Hong Kong's autonomy which the Beijing government promised to maintain under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, a United Nations -filed worldwide treaty. (more...)
- May 29, 2020
Pompeo's remarks comes after China's National People's Congress announced its intention to unilaterally impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, a move seen as further undermining Hong Kong's autonomy which the Beijing government promised to maintain under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, a United Nations -filed worldwide treaty. (more...)
Denmark, Norway create virus travel bubble
- May 29, 2020
The new rules mean business travellers arriving from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden will no longer be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, which is now the case for nearly all arrivals from overseas. Tourists from Sweden will still not be able to visit. Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde warned earlier this week that excluding Sweden from strikes to open borders throughout the Nordic area could be a political choice and not justifiable on well being grounds. (more...)
- May 29, 2020
The new rules mean business travellers arriving from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden will no longer be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, which is now the case for nearly all arrivals from overseas. Tourists from Sweden will still not be able to visit. Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde warned earlier this week that excluding Sweden from strikes to open borders throughout the Nordic area could be a political choice and not justifiable on well being grounds. (more...)
Metro Detroit Forecast: Showers and storms cooling us down
- May 29, 2020
Storms shouldn't be too bad tomorrow , but keep the WYMT Weather App handy just in case some of the storms do become severe. Temperatures are projected to climb into the high 70s, but rain is likely and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. (more...)
- May 29, 2020
Storms shouldn't be too bad tomorrow , but keep the WYMT Weather App handy just in case some of the storms do become severe. Temperatures are projected to climb into the high 70s, but rain is likely and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. (more...)
Iran's president pushes for harsher laws on honor killings
- May 29, 2020
Furthermore, Khavari, who belongs to the Sunni minority in Iran, asserts that he is 28-year-old and not 34 as media reported earlier. Following the murder, the father showed up to the police, sickle in hand, and confessed to killing the teen, the outlet reported. (more...)
- May 29, 2020
Furthermore, Khavari, who belongs to the Sunni minority in Iran, asserts that he is 28-year-old and not 34 as media reported earlier. Following the murder, the father showed up to the police, sickle in hand, and confessed to killing the teen, the outlet reported. (more...)
Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
- May 29, 2020
According to AFAR.com, the government stated in a five-page letter publicised on Tuesday that a tourist testing positive after his return from the island would only pay the costs "of their airport transfer and their repatriation flight". When they arrive in Cyprus their temperature is taken and random tests are done at no cost to the traveler. There will be constant evaluation of infection rates before tourists from more countries are included. (more...)
- May 29, 2020
According to AFAR.com, the government stated in a five-page letter publicised on Tuesday that a tourist testing positive after his return from the island would only pay the costs "of their airport transfer and their repatriation flight". When they arrive in Cyprus their temperature is taken and random tests are done at no cost to the traveler. There will be constant evaluation of infection rates before tourists from more countries are included. (more...)
Sunak throws lifeline to self-employed by extending support scheme
- May 29, 2020
There is no plan to end the scheme sector by sector, with the hospitality sector calling for such an approach, given that pubs and restaurants are likely to be the last to open, meaning many could struggle. However, some business bodies predicted that thousands of "businesses will unravel" once the scheme is tapered off. The chancellor is also expected to shut the furlough scheme to new entrants, a move that will help cap the bill to the Treasury, but also prevent employers from rotating ... (more...)
- May 29, 2020
There is no plan to end the scheme sector by sector, with the hospitality sector calling for such an approach, given that pubs and restaurants are likely to be the last to open, meaning many could struggle. However, some business bodies predicted that thousands of "businesses will unravel" once the scheme is tapered off. The chancellor is also expected to shut the furlough scheme to new entrants, a move that will help cap the bill to the Treasury, but also prevent employers from rotating ... (more...)
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