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Trump threatens protesters as Tulsa braces for rally
- June 20, 2020
The Trump campaign says it has received 1 million requests for tickets. McEnany said she and many other White House staffers would be traveling with Trump to Tulsa and that she wouldn't wear a mask at the rally, calling it a personal decision and noting that she is regularly tested for COVID-19 because she works in close proximity to Trump . (more...)
- June 20, 2020
The Trump campaign says it has received 1 million requests for tickets. McEnany said she and many other White House staffers would be traveling with Trump to Tulsa and that she wouldn't wear a mask at the rally, calling it a personal decision and noting that she is regularly tested for COVID-19 because she works in close proximity to Trump . (more...)
China releases 10 Indian soldiers including a lieutenant-colonel, three majors
- June 19, 2020
China's official media has acknowledged casualties on the Chinese side without mentioning numbers. Several rounds of talks in the last three decades have failed to resolve the boundary disputes. "The nation will forever remember their valour and sacrifice", he said. The clash has fanned growing anti-Chinese sentiment in India, which was already high because of the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China late previous year. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
China's official media has acknowledged casualties on the Chinese side without mentioning numbers. Several rounds of talks in the last three decades have failed to resolve the boundary disputes. "The nation will forever remember their valour and sacrifice", he said. The clash has fanned growing anti-Chinese sentiment in India, which was already high because of the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China late previous year. (more...)
New Zealand military to oversee quarantine facilities after new COVID-19 case
- June 19, 2020
Dr Bloomfield said between 9 June and 16 June, 55 people were granted leave on compassionate grounds. Appearing on the Mike Hosking breakfast show on Friday morning, Winston Peters said 5 million New Zealanders had been the first line of defence against Covd-19, with Hosking quipping that the Ministry of Health had let the team down. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Dr Bloomfield said between 9 June and 16 June, 55 people were granted leave on compassionate grounds. Appearing on the Mike Hosking breakfast show on Friday morning, Winston Peters said 5 million New Zealanders had been the first line of defence against Covd-19, with Hosking quipping that the Ministry of Health had let the team down. (more...)
Trump may try again to limit DACA immigrant protections
- June 19, 2020
Former President Barack Obama praised the ruling and urged voters to elect a Democratic president and Congress in November to ensure "a system that's truly worthy of this nation of immigrants once and for all". "That is what has meant the most to me and I live by that". "Do you get the impression that the Supreme Court doesn't like me? ". "Nevertheless, I will only act in the best interests of the United States of America!" "These awful & politically charged decisions coming out of the ... (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Former President Barack Obama praised the ruling and urged voters to elect a Democratic president and Congress in November to ensure "a system that's truly worthy of this nation of immigrants once and for all". "That is what has meant the most to me and I live by that". "Do you get the impression that the Supreme Court doesn't like me? ". "Nevertheless, I will only act in the best interests of the United States of America!" "These awful & politically charged decisions coming out of the ... (more...)
Palestine urges Greece to oppose Israel's West Bank annexation plan
- June 19, 2020
Both Jordan and the Palestinians strongly object to Israel's plans to annex around 30% of the West Bank in line with President Donald Trump's Middle East plan, and are seeking to rally worldwide opposition to such a move. The Times of Israel reported last week that three large illegal settlements - Maale Adumim in occupied East Jerusalem, Ariel in the north of the West Bank and Gush Etzion near the cities of Bethlehem and Hebron, would be annexed on 1 July, with the Jordan Valley to be ... (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Both Jordan and the Palestinians strongly object to Israel's plans to annex around 30% of the West Bank in line with President Donald Trump's Middle East plan, and are seeking to rally worldwide opposition to such a move. The Times of Israel reported last week that three large illegal settlements - Maale Adumim in occupied East Jerusalem, Ariel in the north of the West Bank and Gush Etzion near the cities of Bethlehem and Hebron, would be annexed on 1 July, with the Jordan Valley to be ... (more...)
Australian Govt. in cyber attack, PM says
- June 19, 2020
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Friday that China was "a staunch defender of cyber-security " and has "always resolutely opposed and cracked down on all forms of cyber-attacks". The current attack appears created to hide authorship, using so-called "copy-paste" cyber tools that can be easily found open source, Australia's signals intelligence agency said. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Friday that China was "a staunch defender of cyber-security " and has "always resolutely opposed and cracked down on all forms of cyber-attacks". The current attack appears created to hide authorship, using so-called "copy-paste" cyber tools that can be easily found open source, Australia's signals intelligence agency said. (more...)
US, Canada, Mexico to keep borders shut until July 21
- June 19, 2020
The U.S. -Canada border crossing is closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, pictured on April 17. With the closure set to be in place until July 21, it will have been four months since non-essential travel occurred between the neighbouring countries. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
The U.S. -Canada border crossing is closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, pictured on April 17. With the closure set to be in place until July 21, it will have been four months since non-essential travel occurred between the neighbouring countries. (more...)
India's Prime Minister to Meet With Opposition on China Conflict
- June 19, 2020
Certain parties, including the Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Laly Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Asadussin Owaisi's AIMIM, were not invited for the meeting. China has not said whether any of its soldiers died. G Parthasarathy, a retired Indian diplomat, said both China and Pakistan - another hostile neighbour of India's - were aiming at low-priced containment of India. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Certain parties, including the Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Laly Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Asadussin Owaisi's AIMIM, were not invited for the meeting. China has not said whether any of its soldiers died. G Parthasarathy, a retired Indian diplomat, said both China and Pakistan - another hostile neighbour of India's - were aiming at low-priced containment of India. (more...)
California Gov. Newsom Issues Statewide Order Requiring Masks in Public
- June 19, 2020
It remains unclear how Newsom plans to enforce the order, particularly in counties where sheriffs and other officials have already been bristling at extended lockdown orders - case in point, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick , who several weeks ago declared he would not be helping to enforce the county health officer's orders to keep certain businesses closed. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
It remains unclear how Newsom plans to enforce the order, particularly in counties where sheriffs and other officials have already been bristling at extended lockdown orders - case in point, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick , who several weeks ago declared he would not be helping to enforce the county health officer's orders to keep certain businesses closed. (more...)
Lloyd's apologises for slavery links
- June 19, 2020
Among other British institutions reassessing the legacies of the past is Oriel College, part of Oxford University, which said on Wednesday it wanted to remove a statue of 19th century colonialist Cecil Rhodes. "This was an appalling and shameful period of English history, as well as our own, and we condemn the indefensible wrongdoing that occurred during this period", a spokesman said on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Among other British institutions reassessing the legacies of the past is Oriel College, part of Oxford University, which said on Wednesday it wanted to remove a statue of 19th century colonialist Cecil Rhodes. "This was an appalling and shameful period of English history, as well as our own, and we condemn the indefensible wrongdoing that occurred during this period", a spokesman said on Wednesday. (more...)
United Kingdom foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments
- June 19, 2020
When asked whether he would " take the knee " in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during a Thursday interview with talkRadio's Julia Hartley-Brewer, Raab said he would only genuflect for the Queen and his wife while also wondering aloud whether the entire concept had been "taken from the Game of Thrones ." . (more...)
- June 19, 2020
When asked whether he would " take the knee " in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during a Thursday interview with talkRadio's Julia Hartley-Brewer, Raab said he would only genuflect for the Queen and his wife while also wondering aloud whether the entire concept had been "taken from the Game of Thrones ." . (more...)
Eight Years After Shooting, Nobel-Winner Malala Graduates From Oxford University
- June 19, 2020
Human rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai has expressed her "joy and gratitude" at graduating from Oxford. Tweeting earlier , she said: "I don't know what's ahead". Ms Yousafzai was flown to Britain for medical treatment and settled in the city of Birmingham. Now at 22, she graduates after studying at Oxford's Lady Margaret Hall college, after gaining a place in 2017. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Human rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai has expressed her "joy and gratitude" at graduating from Oxford. Tweeting earlier , she said: "I don't know what's ahead". Ms Yousafzai was flown to Britain for medical treatment and settled in the city of Birmingham. Now at 22, she graduates after studying at Oxford's Lady Margaret Hall college, after gaining a place in 2017. (more...)
French President Macron honours London
- June 19, 2020
The two spent around 45 minutes in private talks, after which they watched a flypast over London by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows and its French counterpart team, La Patrouille de France. De Gaulle had called on the French people to rise and resist the Nazi occupation of their country. Nodding to the impact of de Gaulle's address, Macron said the United Kingdom had given France "its first weapon: a BBC microphone". (more...)
- June 19, 2020
The two spent around 45 minutes in private talks, after which they watched a flypast over London by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows and its French counterpart team, La Patrouille de France. De Gaulle had called on the French people to rise and resist the Nazi occupation of their country. Nodding to the impact of de Gaulle's address, Macron said the United Kingdom had given France "its first weapon: a BBC microphone". (more...)
Hundreds expected to attend summer solstice despite Stonehenge and Avebury being closed
- June 19, 2020
Stonehenge will be silent this summer solstice for the first time in probably centuries, but anyone will be to watch the sunrise via the internet instead. However, you're unlikely to notice the days becoming shorter for a bit longer. Those of us in the northern hemisphere can use it as a time to consider how we want to show up in our community and be there for others over the next few months as things continue to open up. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Stonehenge will be silent this summer solstice for the first time in probably centuries, but anyone will be to watch the sunrise via the internet instead. However, you're unlikely to notice the days becoming shorter for a bit longer. Those of us in the northern hemisphere can use it as a time to consider how we want to show up in our community and be there for others over the next few months as things continue to open up. (more...)
Amy Klobuchar withdraws from consideration as Biden's VP
- June 19, 2020
But if you want to heal this nation right now. Mr Biden praised Klobuchar in a tweet Thursday, citing her "grit and determination" and saying, "With your help, we're going to beat Donald Trump". I will do everything in my power wherever I am to help Joe Biden win. Among those heavily considered to be on Biden's shortlist of potential picks is Sen. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
But if you want to heal this nation right now. Mr Biden praised Klobuchar in a tweet Thursday, citing her "grit and determination" and saying, "With your help, we're going to beat Donald Trump". I will do everything in my power wherever I am to help Joe Biden win. Among those heavily considered to be on Biden's shortlist of potential picks is Sen. (more...)
Didn't detain any Indian army personnel in Galwan valley clash: China
- June 19, 2020
In a hardening of stance, sources said the government has chose to ask state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) not to use Chinese telecom gear in its 4G upgradation, which is being supported as part of the company revival package, while traders' body CAIT appealed to celebrities, including Bollywood actors, to stop endorsing products of Chinese brands as a mark of respect for the slain Indian soldiers. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
In a hardening of stance, sources said the government has chose to ask state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) not to use Chinese telecom gear in its 4G upgradation, which is being supported as part of the company revival package, while traders' body CAIT appealed to celebrities, including Bollywood actors, to stop endorsing products of Chinese brands as a mark of respect for the slain Indian soldiers. (more...)
What is Juneteenth? Learn More About Holiday Celebrating End of Slavery
- June 19, 2020
While there have often been calls to make it a federally recognised holiday, Juneteenth has taken on a renewed significance following the mass protests against racial inequality sparked by the death of George Floyd. Although President Abraham Lincoln formally issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves be freed, slavery continued throughout the Civil War. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
While there have often been calls to make it a federally recognised holiday, Juneteenth has taken on a renewed significance following the mass protests against racial inequality sparked by the death of George Floyd. Although President Abraham Lincoln formally issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves be freed, slavery continued throughout the Civil War. (more...)
Coronavirus Reopening: 16 People Test Positive After Visiting Reopened Bar In Florida
- June 19, 2020
Erika Crisp has been short of breath for several days and has tested positive for COVID-19. "We want to get ahead of this, tell people that it's really not ready for what we thought it was ready for, it's too soon". "The governor, mayor, everybody, said it was fine", Crisp said in a CNN interview. So far, seven employees have come back positive and 31 were negative. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Erika Crisp has been short of breath for several days and has tested positive for COVID-19. "We want to get ahead of this, tell people that it's really not ready for what we thought it was ready for, it's too soon". "The governor, mayor, everybody, said it was fine", Crisp said in a CNN interview. So far, seven employees have come back positive and 31 were negative. (more...)
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92
- June 19, 2020
Years later, after multiple trips to Ireland, she helped pave the way for peace in Northern Ireland, in part by persuading then-President Bill Clinton to grant a visa to Gerry Adams , who headed the Sinn Fein party and who the British government branded a terrorist. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Years later, after multiple trips to Ireland, she helped pave the way for peace in Northern Ireland, in part by persuading then-President Bill Clinton to grant a visa to Gerry Adams , who headed the Sinn Fein party and who the British government branded a terrorist. (more...)
Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal after United States quits talks
- June 19, 2020
France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire confirmed he had received a letter from U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, in which the latter said they had reached an impasse and there wasn't room even for an interim deal. The US, in whose jurisdiction some of the biggest digital companies reside, threw the talks into disarray last week after pulling out of negotiations. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire confirmed he had received a letter from U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, in which the latter said they had reached an impasse and there wasn't room even for an interim deal. The US, in whose jurisdiction some of the biggest digital companies reside, threw the talks into disarray last week after pulling out of negotiations. (more...)
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