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China warns of 'racism' in Australia, issues travel warning as row escalates
- June 09, 2020
While speaking to Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC ) radio on Monday, the country's Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said that it is very disappointing that China remains unresponsive to its weeks-long pleas to ease tensions between the two trading partners. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
While speaking to Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC ) radio on Monday, the country's Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said that it is very disappointing that China remains unresponsive to its weeks-long pleas to ease tensions between the two trading partners. (more...)
Biden to meet with George Floyd's family before funeral
- June 09, 2020
The body of George Floyd is brought into the Fountain of Praise church in Houston. The viewing will take place from 12 p.m.to 6 p.m. local time at Fountain of Praise church, where Floyd's family will gather on Tuesday for a private funeral. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The body of George Floyd is brought into the Fountain of Praise church in Houston. The viewing will take place from 12 p.m.to 6 p.m. local time at Fountain of Praise church, where Floyd's family will gather on Tuesday for a private funeral. (more...)
Trump Slumping in Approval Polls and Against Biden
- June 09, 2020
This is the same thing they and others did when we defeated Crooked Hillary Clinton in 2016. The New York Times reported on Saturday that George W Bush would not vote for Mr Trump, citing sources close to the only living Republican former president. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
This is the same thing they and others did when we defeated Crooked Hillary Clinton in 2016. The New York Times reported on Saturday that George W Bush would not vote for Mr Trump, citing sources close to the only living Republican former president. (more...)
Did Mitt Romney March with Demonstrators?
- June 08, 2020
Far from the only patently unfair attack Democrats lodged at the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, Obama super PAC Priorities USA also tied Romney to a woman's death from cancer. Protesters claim the justice system is fundamentally racist and want to cut funding to police departments and abolish prisons. Bush praised the protesters in his statement, arguing it was "time for us to listen" - not "the time for us to lecture". (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Far from the only patently unfair attack Democrats lodged at the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, Obama super PAC Priorities USA also tied Romney to a woman's death from cancer. Protesters claim the justice system is fundamentally racist and want to cut funding to police departments and abolish prisons. Bush praised the protesters in his statement, arguing it was "time for us to listen" - not "the time for us to lecture". (more...)
Lisa Bender Defends Call to Dismantle Minneapolis Police on CNN
- June 08, 2020
Council Member Jeremiah Ellison promised that the council would "dismantle" the department. MINNEAPOLIS City Council members have announced plans to disband their police department. When I saw it, I said, 'What are you talking about?' 'We don't want to have any police, ' they say. A video of the incident with Floyd pleading for air in Minneapolis as a white police officer knelt on his neck has sparked angry protests worldwide. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Council Member Jeremiah Ellison promised that the council would "dismantle" the department. MINNEAPOLIS City Council members have announced plans to disband their police department. When I saw it, I said, 'What are you talking about?' 'We don't want to have any police, ' they say. A video of the incident with Floyd pleading for air in Minneapolis as a white police officer knelt on his neck has sparked angry protests worldwide. (more...)
BC Indigenous leaders speak out against New Brunswick police shooting
- June 08, 2020
Indian Chiefs, said Friday. "We've been dealing with racism all our lives". Perley said she's not surprised by the shooting. The Edmundston Police Force received a request to check on the well-being of a woman at an apartment building on Canada Road around 2:30 a.m. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Indian Chiefs, said Friday. "We've been dealing with racism all our lives". Perley said she's not surprised by the shooting. The Edmundston Police Force received a request to check on the well-being of a woman at an apartment building on Canada Road around 2:30 a.m. (more...)
Japan's stance on Hong Kong praised by other G7 nations - Suga
- June 08, 2020
The proposed joint statement would express concern worry and concern toward the legislation and urge Beijing to maintain the "one country, two systems" framework that guarantees Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy. "Japan took the position to do what it has to do independently, in this case because of, firstly, time constraints and, secondly, our basic position is that we emphasise our efforts in the G7", the source told Reuters . (more...)
- June 08, 2020
The proposed joint statement would express concern worry and concern toward the legislation and urge Beijing to maintain the "one country, two systems" framework that guarantees Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy. "Japan took the position to do what it has to do independently, in this case because of, firstly, time constraints and, secondly, our basic position is that we emphasise our efforts in the G7", the source told Reuters . (more...)
Trump Continues to Slam Colin Powell After His Biden Endorsement
- June 08, 2020
Bush will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning. President Donald Trump on June 7 criticized former Secretary of State Colin Powell , who endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and said he would not "in any way" support the president's reelection bid in November. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Bush will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning. President Donald Trump on June 7 criticized former Secretary of State Colin Powell , who endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and said he would not "in any way" support the president's reelection bid in November. (more...)
Buffalo police officers charged with assault on 75-year-old man
- June 08, 2020
If convicted of the charge, they face up to 7 years in prison. The video shows the majority of the officers march past Gugino, though the officer who pushed him with a baton starts to lean over him before he is motioned away by another officer. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
If convicted of the charge, they face up to 7 years in prison. The video shows the majority of the officers march past Gugino, though the officer who pushed him with a baton starts to lean over him before he is motioned away by another officer. (more...)
Derek Chauvin to make first court appearance after George Floyd's death
- June 08, 2020
Chauvin was filmed keeping his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes - nearly three minutes of which the 46-year-old was completely unresponsive after repeatedly begging, "I can't breathe". But prosecutors, last week, upped the charges to a second-degree murder. CNN reported Chauvin had 18 complaints filed against him while working for the Minneapolis Police Department. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Chauvin was filmed keeping his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes - nearly three minutes of which the 46-year-old was completely unresponsive after repeatedly begging, "I can't breathe". But prosecutors, last week, upped the charges to a second-degree murder. CNN reported Chauvin had 18 complaints filed against him while working for the Minneapolis Police Department. (more...)
German Minister Says US Has Not Confirmed it Plans to Withdraw Troops
- June 08, 2020
There are more United States soldiers stationed in Germany than in any other European country, and U.S. military infrastructure in Stuttgart, Germany had been a key hub for securing missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Kramp-Karrenbauer, the leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), said she would not speculate about the reports without confirmation. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
There are more United States soldiers stationed in Germany than in any other European country, and U.S. military infrastructure in Stuttgart, Germany had been a key hub for securing missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Kramp-Karrenbauer, the leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), said she would not speculate about the reports without confirmation. (more...)
United States demands Prince Andrew spill beans on Epstein ties, report says
- June 08, 2020
According to multiple reports, USA prosecutors have now made a formal request to speak with Prince Andrew as part of their investigation into Epstein . "We have chosen to abide by both the letter and the spirit of these rules, which is why we have made no comment about anything related to the DOJ during the course of this year". (more...)
- June 08, 2020
According to multiple reports, USA prosecutors have now made a formal request to speak with Prince Andrew as part of their investigation into Epstein . "We have chosen to abide by both the letter and the spirit of these rules, which is why we have made no comment about anything related to the DOJ during the course of this year". (more...)
Trump losing ground to Biden amid chaotic week
- June 08, 2020
Same numbers, and worse, against Crooked Hillary. Over the same time, America First Action, a super PAC supporting Trump, spent about USD5 million on ads with similar messages. However, the change comes as the country has faced tensions between black people and police after George Floyd's death while in police custody on Memorial Day. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Same numbers, and worse, against Crooked Hillary. Over the same time, America First Action, a super PAC supporting Trump, spent about USD5 million on ads with similar messages. However, the change comes as the country has faced tensions between black people and police after George Floyd's death while in police custody on Memorial Day. (more...)
Ontario extends emergency orders to June 19
- June 08, 2020
The orders force the closure of restaurants and bars, except for takeout and delivery, and limiting gatherings to five people or less. Emergency orders were supposed to expire on June 9. Since that date, Ontario's daily number of reported new cases dipped below 300 only twice. Of those, 27 are resolved and there has been one virus-related death. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
The orders force the closure of restaurants and bars, except for takeout and delivery, and limiting gatherings to five people or less. Emergency orders were supposed to expire on June 9. Since that date, Ontario's daily number of reported new cases dipped below 300 only twice. Of those, 27 are resolved and there has been one virus-related death. (more...)
China demands proof from U.S. senator for COVID-19 accusation
- June 08, 2020
He said that China has been cooperating with other countries amid the COVID-19 fight and added, the country's "friend circle" has expanded amid the global fight against pandemic . As of May 31, China has sent 29 medical expert groups to 27 countries, and has provided assistance to 150 countries and four worldwide organizations. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
He said that China has been cooperating with other countries amid the COVID-19 fight and added, the country's "friend circle" has expanded amid the global fight against pandemic . As of May 31, China has sent 29 medical expert groups to 27 countries, and has provided assistance to 150 countries and four worldwide organizations. (more...)
Czech Republic expels two Russian diplomats over 'made-up information' about attacks
- June 08, 2020
The Czech Republic on Friday declared two employees of the Russian center for science and culture in Prague - holders of diplomatic passports - persona non grata, claiming "they were trying to harm the relations of the two countries". The Czech Foreign Ministry responded that it was inappropriate for a foreign state to question basic rights such as freedom of the press. Czech press earlier claimed a Russian spy came to the country to plot to poison Czech politicians. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
The Czech Republic on Friday declared two employees of the Russian center for science and culture in Prague - holders of diplomatic passports - persona non grata, claiming "they were trying to harm the relations of the two countries". The Czech Foreign Ministry responded that it was inappropriate for a foreign state to question basic rights such as freedom of the press. Czech press earlier claimed a Russian spy came to the country to plot to poison Czech politicians. (more...)
New Zealand’s last known coronavirus case has recovered
- June 08, 2020
She said this will help quick action to shutdown any potential small outbreaks in future. "What both sides need to make sure is that we're confident we are not risking each other's status", Ardern said. The prime minister said modelling showed the economy would operate at just 3.8% below normal at Level 1, compared with a 37% impairment at Level 4 lockdown. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
She said this will help quick action to shutdown any potential small outbreaks in future. "What both sides need to make sure is that we're confident we are not risking each other's status", Ardern said. The prime minister said modelling showed the economy would operate at just 3.8% below normal at Level 1, compared with a 37% impairment at Level 4 lockdown. (more...)
Chinese mainland reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
- June 08, 2020
The National Health Commission said the four new confirmed cases were so-called imported cases involving travellers from overseas. The commission also registered two new asymptomatic patients. The commission said 257 asymptomatic cases, including 41 from overseas, were still under medical observation. However, since then, there have been reports of a few "imported" cases, majority concerning people who returned to China from other countries that have been severely affected by the ... (more...)
- June 08, 2020
The National Health Commission said the four new confirmed cases were so-called imported cases involving travellers from overseas. The commission also registered two new asymptomatic patients. The commission said 257 asymptomatic cases, including 41 from overseas, were still under medical observation. However, since then, there have been reports of a few "imported" cases, majority concerning people who returned to China from other countries that have been severely affected by the ... (more...)
Iran blocking sites access, United Nations nuclear watchdog says
- June 08, 2020
While the IAEA has reported that it maintains its monitoring activities in the country, predominantly via chartering aircraft to fly inspectors to the Islamic Republic, the agency raised concerns over access to two of three locations identified in March as facilities possibly used by Tehran for nuclear-related activities without declaring them to global observers. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
While the IAEA has reported that it maintains its monitoring activities in the country, predominantly via chartering aircraft to fly inspectors to the Islamic Republic, the agency raised concerns over access to two of three locations identified in March as facilities possibly used by Tehran for nuclear-related activities without declaring them to global observers. (more...)
Delhi opens borders but closes hospital doors to those from outside
- June 08, 2020
He warned of stern action against hospitals involved in the "black-marketing" of beds and said medical professionals would be deployed in each private hospital to ensure patients were aware of beds available in hospitals and they were admitted without any hassle. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
He warned of stern action against hospitals involved in the "black-marketing" of beds and said medical professionals would be deployed in each private hospital to ensure patients were aware of beds available in hospitals and they were admitted without any hassle. (more...)
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