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Macrone announces France's "first victory" over Covid-19
- June 15, 2020
Whereas social distancing will likely be anticipated, together with masks on public transport, Mr Macron stated: "From tomorrow, it'll once more be potential to journey between European worldwide locations". At least 15,000 people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday, the latest in a string of French protests galvanized by the May 25 death of Floyd - a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to his neck - and the Black Lives Matter movement, but increasingly ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Whereas social distancing will likely be anticipated, together with masks on public transport, Mr Macron stated: "From tomorrow, it'll once more be potential to journey between European worldwide locations". At least 15,000 people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday, the latest in a string of French protests galvanized by the May 25 death of Floyd - a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to his neck - and the Black Lives Matter movement, but increasingly ... (more...)
Beijing moves to curb fresh coronavirus outbreak
- June 15, 2020
The authorities promptly responded by closing down the market on Saturday and introducing "wartime-like" disease control measures in the surrounding area. He developed a fever a week later and was diagnosed with COVID-19, the newspaper said . 'People are scared, ' he said . An epidemiologist with the Beijing government said on Sunday that a DNA sequencing of the virus showed the latest outbreak in the market could have come from Europe. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The authorities promptly responded by closing down the market on Saturday and introducing "wartime-like" disease control measures in the surrounding area. He developed a fever a week later and was diagnosed with COVID-19, the newspaper said . 'People are scared, ' he said . An epidemiologist with the Beijing government said on Sunday that a DNA sequencing of the virus showed the latest outbreak in the market could have come from Europe. (more...)
Duterte-critic journalist Ressa convicted in Philippine libel case
- June 15, 2020
Ressa and Santos were expected to be released after posting bail, Rappler reported. They will remain free while appealing the verdict, according to Rappler , the online news organization that Ressa leads. Businessman Wilfredo Keng dismissed the allegations as baseless and false and said Rappler refused to take down the story online and publish his side of the story. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Ressa and Santos were expected to be released after posting bail, Rappler reported. They will remain free while appealing the verdict, according to Rappler , the online news organization that Ressa leads. Businessman Wilfredo Keng dismissed the allegations as baseless and false and said Rappler refused to take down the story online and publish his side of the story. (more...)
Troops repel attack on Monguno, kill 20 insurgents
- June 15, 2020
In the region's 10-year-long conflict, ISWAP and rival jihadist group Boko Haram have killed 36,000 people and displaced around two million from their homes, according to the UN. The armed assailants reached the humanitarian hub, where over 50 aid workers were present at the time of the attack. The sources said hundreds of civilians were injured in the crossfire, overwhelming the local hospital and forcing some of the injured to lay outside the facility awaiting help. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
In the region's 10-year-long conflict, ISWAP and rival jihadist group Boko Haram have killed 36,000 people and displaced around two million from their homes, according to the UN. The armed assailants reached the humanitarian hub, where over 50 aid workers were present at the time of the attack. The sources said hundreds of civilians were injured in the crossfire, overwhelming the local hospital and forcing some of the injured to lay outside the facility awaiting help. (more...)
Dr. Fauci compliments NBA's safety protocols for season resumption
- June 15, 2020
He recommended Us residents to follow social distancing tips and to go on wearing masks in community, amid other CDC tips. Meanwhile, former CDC chief Dr. They were smart. They were disciplined. Elsewhere, however, the numbers are going up. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on Friday that while his state's rise in hospitalisations and new cases were sobering, moving ahead with more reopenings was not off the table. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
He recommended Us residents to follow social distancing tips and to go on wearing masks in community, amid other CDC tips. Meanwhile, former CDC chief Dr. They were smart. They were disciplined. Elsewhere, however, the numbers are going up. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on Friday that while his state's rise in hospitalisations and new cases were sobering, moving ahead with more reopenings was not off the table. (more...)
Putin claims Russian Federation handled coronavirus better than the US
- June 15, 2020
The Church dropped the planned mosaics in line with "the wishes of the head of state", a priest told Interfax news agency last month. Russian Federation has the third-highest quantity of coronavirus infections in the world, with 528,964 confirmed cases, behind the united states and Brazil, but has only recorded 6,948 deaths. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The Church dropped the planned mosaics in line with "the wishes of the head of state", a priest told Interfax news agency last month. Russian Federation has the third-highest quantity of coronavirus infections in the world, with 528,964 confirmed cases, behind the united states and Brazil, but has only recorded 6,948 deaths. (more...)
Cuomo: State Received 25000 Complaints Of Businesses Violating Reopening Guidelines
- June 15, 2020
One to affirm the right to record police activity and the second to launch a new Department of Health study on health impacts of COVID-19 on minorities in New York State. But if the threat of a reopening roll-back isn't enough, Cuomo warned that restaurants and bars found to be out of compliance with the state's rules risk losing their liquor license. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
One to affirm the right to record police activity and the second to launch a new Department of Health study on health impacts of COVID-19 on minorities in New York State. But if the threat of a reopening roll-back isn't enough, Cuomo warned that restaurants and bars found to be out of compliance with the state's rules risk losing their liquor license. (more...)
Footprints of Ancient 10-foot Crocodile That Walked on Two Legs Discovered
- June 15, 2020
University of Queensland paleontologist Dr. Anthony Romilio said, "These were long animals that we estimate were over three meters in length". "The footprints measure around 24 centimetres, suggesting the track-makers had legs about the same height as human adult legs". (more...)
- June 15, 2020
University of Queensland paleontologist Dr. Anthony Romilio said, "These were long animals that we estimate were over three meters in length". "The footprints measure around 24 centimetres, suggesting the track-makers had legs about the same height as human adult legs". (more...)
CDC issues new recommendations on staying safe amid the coronavirus pandemic
- June 15, 2020
In addition to wearing face masks, the CDC recommends washing hands often and maintaining distance when possible, and discourages individuals from exchanging physical interactions, like handshakes, fist bumps, and high-fives at events. CDC officials emphasized that the pandemic isn't over and though the USA isn't seeing as many new cases they'd like to keep it that way before a potential second wave in the fall. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
In addition to wearing face masks, the CDC recommends washing hands often and maintaining distance when possible, and discourages individuals from exchanging physical interactions, like handshakes, fist bumps, and high-fives at events. CDC officials emphasized that the pandemic isn't over and though the USA isn't seeing as many new cases they'd like to keep it that way before a potential second wave in the fall. (more...)
18 dead, 189 hurt as tanker truck explodes on China highway
- June 15, 2020
Towering blasts of fire leapt into the air and clouds of black smoke engulfed several vehicle wrecks, according to a government announcement on social media. Previous year at least 36 people died and 36 others were injured in eastern China when a packed coach with a flat tyre collided with a truck. On Sunday, Zhu Minglian , the deputy mayor of Wenling city, said the truck was traveling between Ningbo and Wenzhou. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Towering blasts of fire leapt into the air and clouds of black smoke engulfed several vehicle wrecks, according to a government announcement on social media. Previous year at least 36 people died and 36 others were injured in eastern China when a packed coach with a flat tyre collided with a truck. On Sunday, Zhu Minglian , the deputy mayor of Wenling city, said the truck was traveling between Ningbo and Wenzhou. (more...)
Trump 'generally' supports ending chokeholds for police — George Floyd
- June 15, 2020
Mr Trump told Fox News that the concept of stopping police forces using chokeholds sounded "so innocent, so perfect". "With that being said, it would be, I think, a very good thing that generally speaking it should be ended", he said, adding that he will make "very strong recommendations" to local authorities. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Mr Trump told Fox News that the concept of stopping police forces using chokeholds sounded "so innocent, so perfect". "With that being said, it would be, I think, a very good thing that generally speaking it should be ended", he said, adding that he will make "very strong recommendations" to local authorities. (more...)
Trump defends slow ramp descent after West Point commencement speech
- June 15, 2020
Critics have accused the president of leaning too heavily on the reserve forces, who have in turn been accused of overly-aggressive tactics during demonstrations in the U.S. Milley's presence at the June 1 incident, dressed in combat fatigues, has been criticized for giving tacit approval to Trump's claim that he could use the armed forces against protesters on American soil. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Critics have accused the president of leaning too heavily on the reserve forces, who have in turn been accused of overly-aggressive tactics during demonstrations in the U.S. Milley's presence at the June 1 incident, dressed in combat fatigues, has been criticized for giving tacit approval to Trump's claim that he could use the armed forces against protesters on American soil. (more...)
Aussie sentenced to death in China is former Blue Heelers actor
- June 14, 2020
The Yangcheng Evening News, a state-owned newspaper in Guangzhou city, reported Saturday that Gillespie had been caught with 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds) of methamphetamine in his checked baggage in December 2013 for a flight departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
The Yangcheng Evening News, a state-owned newspaper in Guangzhou city, reported Saturday that Gillespie had been caught with 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds) of methamphetamine in his checked baggage in December 2013 for a flight departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. (more...)
Book reveals - After election victory: Melania Trump's prenuptial agreement has been renegotiated
- June 14, 2020
As she gradually eased into her new role, which Melania Trump was ostensibly reluctant to embrace, she spent the first six months of Trump's presidency in NY, at home in Trump Tower with their son, Barron, who was 10 at the time. It describes how Donald Trump was taken totally by surprise by his victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016. "She wanted proof in writing that when it came to financial opportunities and inheritance, Barron would be treated as more of an equal to Trump's oldest ... (more...)
- June 14, 2020
As she gradually eased into her new role, which Melania Trump was ostensibly reluctant to embrace, she spent the first six months of Trump's presidency in NY, at home in Trump Tower with their son, Barron, who was 10 at the time. It describes how Donald Trump was taken totally by surprise by his victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016. "She wanted proof in writing that when it came to financial opportunities and inheritance, Barron would be treated as more of an equal to Trump's oldest ... (more...)
Top US military general Mark Milley apologizes for Trump church photo-op
- June 14, 2020
Why it matters: Milley's comments come as tensions remain high between Trump and the Pentagon over the incident, which was preceded by the clearing of peaceful protesters from the area. He also publicly stated he did not support the use of the Insurrection Act, which would allow Mr Trump to mobilise active-duty troops to crack down on protests. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Why it matters: Milley's comments come as tensions remain high between Trump and the Pentagon over the incident, which was preceded by the clearing of peaceful protesters from the area. He also publicly stated he did not support the use of the Insurrection Act, which would allow Mr Trump to mobilise active-duty troops to crack down on protests. (more...)
Trump moved Tulsa rally date after learning about Juneteenth
- June 14, 2020
The president stressed the unity of a graduating class that came "from every race, religion, colour and creed". Trump's closest mention came when he said, "I also want to thank the men and women of our National Guard" for responding to "challenges from hurricanes and natural disasters to ensuring peace, safety and the constitutional rule of law on our streets". (more...)
- June 14, 2020
The president stressed the unity of a graduating class that came "from every race, religion, colour and creed". Trump's closest mention came when he said, "I also want to thank the men and women of our National Guard" for responding to "challenges from hurricanes and natural disasters to ensuring peace, safety and the constitutional rule of law on our streets". (more...)
Fears of second wave as new cases emerge at Beijing market
- June 14, 2020
Officials said 45 of the infected were workers at the market, though none were showing symptoms. In South Korea, officials reported 49 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, a lot of them in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where health authorities have been struggling to slow transmissions linked to entertainment and leisure activities, church gatherings and low-income workers who couldn't afford to stay home. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Officials said 45 of the infected were workers at the market, though none were showing symptoms. In South Korea, officials reported 49 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, a lot of them in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where health authorities have been struggling to slow transmissions linked to entertainment and leisure activities, church gatherings and low-income workers who couldn't afford to stay home. (more...)
Lebanon protesters burn roads, clash with security in second night of unrest
- June 14, 2020
Protesters took to the streets in Lebanon on Saturday, rallying against the surging cost of living and the government's apparent impotence in the face of the worst economic turmoil since the 1975-1990 civil war. Tensions have grown recently between the Hezbollah-backed government and the central bank's governor. Anger against banks has also risen in recent months, after they banned all transfers overseas and gradually restricted dollar withdrawals, forcing those in need to buy the ... (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Protesters took to the streets in Lebanon on Saturday, rallying against the surging cost of living and the government's apparent impotence in the face of the worst economic turmoil since the 1975-1990 civil war. Tensions have grown recently between the Hezbollah-backed government and the central bank's governor. Anger against banks has also risen in recent months, after they banned all transfers overseas and gradually restricted dollar withdrawals, forcing those in need to buy the ... (more...)
Beijing tightens control measures as new COVID-19 cases reported
- June 14, 2020
Beijing's health authorities reported six confirmed cases Saturday and 36 new cases Sunday. As it became clear that there were dozens of cases, mostly linked to the Xinfadi food market, there was an abrupt reversal. The health ministry reported 11,458 new cases, driving the toll to 308,993, the fourth-highest in the world. Lockdown measures were imposed in parts of Beijing on Saturday in an attempt to prevent the spread of a coronavirus from a new, locally-transmitted cluster. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
Beijing's health authorities reported six confirmed cases Saturday and 36 new cases Sunday. As it became clear that there were dozens of cases, mostly linked to the Xinfadi food market, there was an abrupt reversal. The health ministry reported 11,458 new cases, driving the toll to 308,993, the fourth-highest in the world. Lockdown measures were imposed in parts of Beijing on Saturday in an attempt to prevent the spread of a coronavirus from a new, locally-transmitted cluster. (more...)
Chinese mainland reports 57 new COVID-19 cases, including 38 domestic cases
- June 14, 2020
All were locally transmitted infections, breaking a months-long trend of China reporting mostly imported COVID-19 cases while the domestic transmission seemed to be largely under control. Beijing's market supervision authorities ordered a city-wide food safety inspection focusing on fresh and frozen meat, poultry and fish in supermarkets, warehouses and catering services. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
All were locally transmitted infections, breaking a months-long trend of China reporting mostly imported COVID-19 cases while the domestic transmission seemed to be largely under control. Beijing's market supervision authorities ordered a city-wide food safety inspection focusing on fresh and frozen meat, poultry and fish in supermarkets, warehouses and catering services. (more...)
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