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Australian man Cam Gillespie sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling
- June 14, 2020
Tensions have flared between Australia and China in recent days after the Chinese government warned worldwide students thinking of studying in Australia of "racist incidents against Asians". China refuses to disclose how many people it executes. Treason, separatism, spying, arson, murder, rape, robbery, drug and human trafficking all carry the death penalty in China. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Tensions have flared between Australia and China in recent days after the Chinese government warned worldwide students thinking of studying in Australia of "racist incidents against Asians". China refuses to disclose how many people it executes. Treason, separatism, spying, arson, murder, rape, robbery, drug and human trafficking all carry the death penalty in China. (more...)
Most Americans Oppose Defunding the Police: Polls
- June 14, 2020
Minneapolis leaders voted unanimously on June 12 to disband the US city's police force and replace it with a "community" safety department, a reaction to transformational changes demanded in mass protests against racial injustice. 82% of Americans want to ban police from using chokeholds, and 83% want to ban racial profiling. Nine in 10 Republicans agree that police should wear body cameras and the same proportion agreed that law enforcement agencies should be open to independent ... (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Minneapolis leaders voted unanimously on June 12 to disband the US city's police force and replace it with a "community" safety department, a reaction to transformational changes demanded in mass protests against racial injustice. 82% of Americans want to ban police from using chokeholds, and 83% want to ban racial profiling. Nine in 10 Republicans agree that police should wear body cameras and the same proportion agreed that law enforcement agencies should be open to independent ... (more...)
Popular 25-year-old Ugandan gorilla killed at UNESCO park
- June 13, 2020
The same law adds that where an offence relates to a species classified as extinct in the wild or critically endangered or endangered (as is the case with mountain gorillas), upon conviction, such a person will be liable to a fine not exceeding one million currency points (Shs 20bn) or to life imprisonment or both. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
The same law adds that where an offence relates to a species classified as extinct in the wild or critically endangered or endangered (as is the case with mountain gorillas), upon conviction, such a person will be liable to a fine not exceeding one million currency points (Shs 20bn) or to life imprisonment or both. (more...)
European Union outlines criteria for opening of border for Ukrainians
- June 13, 2020
This is why Member States should agree on a common list of non-EU countries for which travel restrictions can be lifted as of 1 July, to be reviewed on a regular basis. The border restrictions were lifted from midnight local time (2200 UTC). She told reporters that current travel restrictions should be lifted for countries "selected together" by Member States. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
This is why Member States should agree on a common list of non-EU countries for which travel restrictions can be lifted as of 1 July, to be reviewed on a regular basis. The border restrictions were lifted from midnight local time (2200 UTC). She told reporters that current travel restrictions should be lifted for countries "selected together" by Member States. (more...)
Dakar Rally route, new rules explained
- June 13, 2020
Not only this, but no tyre changes will also be allowed in the auto category during the marathon stage - not even between competitors. Finally, there will also be a marathon stage to test teams' physical and mental endurance, as well as their machines' while managing strategic resources. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Not only this, but no tyre changes will also be allowed in the auto category during the marathon stage - not even between competitors. Finally, there will also be a marathon stage to test teams' physical and mental endurance, as well as their machines' while managing strategic resources. (more...)
China Announces ‘Wartime’ Mode to Battle New COVID-19 Cases
- June 13, 2020
These measures had largely been lifted as the infection rate dropped, and the majority of cases reported in recent months were citizens living overseas who were tested as they returned home during the pandemic. Authorities plan to investigate the infection routes and disinfect the market. The first COVID-19 case was a 38-year-old local man, who purchased goods at Xinfadi wholesale market on May 30, June 5 and June 6. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
These measures had largely been lifted as the infection rate dropped, and the majority of cases reported in recent months were citizens living overseas who were tested as they returned home during the pandemic. Authorities plan to investigate the infection routes and disinfect the market. The first COVID-19 case was a 38-year-old local man, who purchased goods at Xinfadi wholesale market on May 30, June 5 and June 6. (more...)
Hudson County begins mailing out primary ballots to eligible registered voters
- June 13, 2020
Voting was extended to 9:30 p.m.in DeKalb County, more than two-and-a-half hours after polls were supposed to close, and at least one precinct stayed open until 10:10 p.m. The number of polling places and hours will vary by county. Early voting sites will also offer voters plastic gloves, finger cots and pencils to touch voting buttons and equipment with. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Voting was extended to 9:30 p.m.in DeKalb County, more than two-and-a-half hours after polls were supposed to close, and at least one precinct stayed open until 10:10 p.m. The number of polling places and hours will vary by county. Early voting sites will also offer voters plastic gloves, finger cots and pencils to touch voting buttons and equipment with. (more...)
Top US general admits participating in Trump photo op a 'mistake'
- June 13, 2020
Milley's apology - in which he declared unequivocally "I should not have been there" - was a remarkable admission for the four-star general, let alone from a top official in an administration led by a President known for his refusal to apologize . (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Milley's apology - in which he declared unequivocally "I should not have been there" - was a remarkable admission for the four-star general, let alone from a top official in an administration led by a President known for his refusal to apologize . (more...)
Police close Paris restaurants and shops in fear of violent protests
- June 13, 2020
French police marched through central Paris on Friday to protest what they see as a lack of government support, objecting to a new ban on chokeholds and limits to what they can do during arrests. Floyd died as a result of a police officer kneeling on on his neck for a period of almost nine minutes. Website StreetPress released a string of offensive messages that it said were published within the group, though acknowledged that it is unclear whether the authors were officers or people ... (more...)
- June 13, 2020
French police marched through central Paris on Friday to protest what they see as a lack of government support, objecting to a new ban on chokeholds and limits to what they can do during arrests. Floyd died as a result of a police officer kneeling on on his neck for a period of almost nine minutes. Website StreetPress released a string of offensive messages that it said were published within the group, though acknowledged that it is unclear whether the authors were officers or people ... (more...)
Burundi court orders president-elect sworn in after leader's death
- June 13, 2020
Cabinet, led by the First Vice President, at an extraordinary session on Thursday, referred transition issues to the court seeking the interpretation of relevant laws. Both Kenya and Uganda on Friday announced they would be flying their flags at half-mast to honour Nkurunziza. The Burundi government has since declared a period of national mourning for seven days from Tuesday with flags flying at half-mast, with further communication being made in regards to Nkurunziza's funeral. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Cabinet, led by the First Vice President, at an extraordinary session on Thursday, referred transition issues to the court seeking the interpretation of relevant laws. Both Kenya and Uganda on Friday announced they would be flying their flags at half-mast to honour Nkurunziza. The Burundi government has since declared a period of national mourning for seven days from Tuesday with flags flying at half-mast, with further communication being made in regards to Nkurunziza's funeral. (more...)
With over 11,000 COVID cases, tally in India rises to 308,993
- June 13, 2020
The infection in containment zones was very high with significant variations, and estimating this forms the second part of the study which is ongoing. "The doubling rate/time continues to improve and has increased from 3.4 days at the beginning of lockdown to 17.4 days now", the ministry said. Lav Agrawal, joint secretary, health ministry, also said that the recovery rate in the country now stands at 49.21%. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
The infection in containment zones was very high with significant variations, and estimating this forms the second part of the study which is ongoing. "The doubling rate/time continues to improve and has increased from 3.4 days at the beginning of lockdown to 17.4 days now", the ministry said. Lav Agrawal, joint secretary, health ministry, also said that the recovery rate in the country now stands at 49.21%. (more...)
Arms used against Saudi Arabia were of ‘Iranian origin’, says UN
- June 13, 2020
Iran's Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by official IRNA news agency that "Iran denies allegations by the UN Secretariat that appear to have been made under political pressure from the US and Saudi regimes". "The secretariat assesses that the cruise missiles and/or parts thereof used in the four attacks are of Iranian origin", Guterres wrote in the report. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Iran's Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by official IRNA news agency that "Iran denies allegations by the UN Secretariat that appear to have been made under political pressure from the US and Saudi regimes". "The secretariat assesses that the cruise missiles and/or parts thereof used in the four attacks are of Iranian origin", Guterres wrote in the report. (more...)
China reports 10 new coronavirus cases, 2 more detected in Beijing
- June 13, 2020
All fresh salmon was removed from stores and markets across the city and disposed of, and authorities said they would start screening frozen and fresh meat in markets across the city. Three primary schools and six kindergartens close to the market have also been closed . Xinfadi was closed on Saturday, after which five more markets were shut down. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
All fresh salmon was removed from stores and markets across the city and disposed of, and authorities said they would start screening frozen and fresh meat in markets across the city. Three primary schools and six kindergartens close to the market have also been closed . Xinfadi was closed on Saturday, after which five more markets were shut down. (more...)
Woman Gets Dictionary to Redefine Racism
- June 13, 2020
Flyod died when the police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck for 8 minutes 46 second. "I really felt like that was a step in a good direction for a lot of positive change for a lot of different positive conversations that can really help change the world and helps change how people view things", she said . (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Flyod died when the police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck for 8 minutes 46 second. "I really felt like that was a step in a good direction for a lot of positive change for a lot of different positive conversations that can really help change the world and helps change how people view things", she said . (more...)
Africa's COVID-19 cases hit 215,000
- June 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" in Africa, spreading from capital cities where it arrived with travellers, but it does not appear that severe cases and deaths are being missed, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said on Thursday. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" in Africa, spreading from capital cities where it arrived with travellers, but it does not appear that severe cases and deaths are being missed, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said on Thursday. (more...)
Ryabkov: strategic stability consultations to be held in Russia-U.S. format
- June 13, 2020
Russian Federation and the U.S. confirmed that they will resume talks this month on expanding a significant nuclear disarmament treaty but Washington's insistence China ought to be a part of this deal may hamper dialog. "The logic is a very simple one - the more we come down in numbers, the higher is the price for every single warhead payload and we can not simply ignore capabilities of some others". (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Russian Federation and the U.S. confirmed that they will resume talks this month on expanding a significant nuclear disarmament treaty but Washington's insistence China ought to be a part of this deal may hamper dialog. "The logic is a very simple one - the more we come down in numbers, the higher is the price for every single warhead payload and we can not simply ignore capabilities of some others". (more...)
Video showing violent arrest of First Nation Chief surfaces
- June 13, 2020
An already tense situation deteriorates when a second officer pulls up, charges at Adam, tackles him to the ground and punches him in the head. At a press conference Saturday, Adam said the interaction started outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino when an RCMP officer approached him and his wife about an expired tag on their vehicle licence plates. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
An already tense situation deteriorates when a second officer pulls up, charges at Adam, tackles him to the ground and punches him in the head. At a press conference Saturday, Adam said the interaction started outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino when an RCMP officer approached him and his wife about an expired tag on their vehicle licence plates. (more...)
Officer charged with killing George Floyd still eligible for over N387m pension
- June 13, 2020
The benefits could exceed $1.5 million over a 30-year period - and could be even higher if he received significant amounts of overtime in past years, the calculation indicates. The rep wouldn't reveal how much the 44-year-old Chauvin would receive but noted he is eligible to file for his pension, which taxpayers partly fund, at age 50. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
The benefits could exceed $1.5 million over a 30-year period - and could be even higher if he received significant amounts of overtime in past years, the calculation indicates. The rep wouldn't reveal how much the 44-year-old Chauvin would receive but noted he is eligible to file for his pension, which taxpayers partly fund, at age 50. (more...)
Indian national killed in Sarlahi police firing
- June 13, 2020
Last month, Nepal had released the revised political and administrative map of the country claiming the three areas that India says is part of its territory. The Nepal army is camping on the Narayanpur border. The ties between India and Nepal have become stressed after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 80-km-long strategically crucial road connecting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand on 8 May. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Last month, Nepal had released the revised political and administrative map of the country claiming the three areas that India says is part of its territory. The Nepal army is camping on the Narayanpur border. The ties between India and Nepal have become stressed after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 80-km-long strategically crucial road connecting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand on 8 May. (more...)
Kevin McCarthy: ‘Could Be Appropriate’ to Rename Some Bases Named After Confederates
- June 13, 2020
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said during a press conference on Wednesday that the president will not sign the defense policy bill if it contains the amendment to rename the country's military bases. 'We were certainly a different America back when most of the bases were named generally around World War I - World War II, ' Kelly told Politico . (more...)
- June 13, 2020
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said during a press conference on Wednesday that the president will not sign the defense policy bill if it contains the amendment to rename the country's military bases. 'We were certainly a different America back when most of the bases were named generally around World War I - World War II, ' Kelly told Politico . (more...)
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