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Mohamed Salah Becomes First Egyptian To Win English Premier League
- June 28, 2020
Jurgen Klopp's brilliant side have blown opposition out of the water and accumulated an incredible number of points on their way to securing their first title since the 1989/90 season, and the club's first official Premier League trophy. "In the beginning we didn't play in that way and when they took that advantage of course the pressure on us was bigger", Guardiola recounted after the match. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Jurgen Klopp's brilliant side have blown opposition out of the water and accumulated an incredible number of points on their way to securing their first title since the 1989/90 season, and the club's first official Premier League trophy. "In the beginning we didn't play in that way and when they took that advantage of course the pressure on us was bigger", Guardiola recounted after the match. (more...)
Princeton removes Woodrow Wilson's name from public policy school
- June 28, 2020
The board voted on Friday to change the names of both the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Wilson College. Princeton has stripped the name of 28th President Woodrow Wilson from a college and public policy school due to his 'racist thinking'. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The board voted on Friday to change the names of both the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Wilson College. Princeton has stripped the name of 28th President Woodrow Wilson from a college and public policy school due to his 'racist thinking'. (more...)
Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting As Desert Locusts Reach Neighbouring Gurgaon
- June 28, 2020
Alarmed at the invasion of the locusts, which settled on trees, rooftops and plants, many residents of Gurugram also shared videos from their high-rise perches. News18 too tweeted a video of a swarm of locusts over Gurugram. In Pakistan, a nationwide emergency was declared in February citing the locust numbers were the worst in more than two decades. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Alarmed at the invasion of the locusts, which settled on trees, rooftops and plants, many residents of Gurugram also shared videos from their high-rise perches. News18 too tweeted a video of a swarm of locusts over Gurugram. In Pakistan, a nationwide emergency was declared in February citing the locust numbers were the worst in more than two decades. (more...)
5 states reported their highest number of coronavirus cases in one day
- June 28, 2020
What is happening in Florida? Losses accelerated after the Texas announcement, adding to investors' concerns that the virus continued to be a threat to the economy. And in Texas, which has also seen record numbers of cases this week, Governor Greg Abbott told bars to close and limited restaurants' indoor seating capacity to 50%. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
What is happening in Florida? Losses accelerated after the Texas announcement, adding to investors' concerns that the virus continued to be a threat to the economy. And in Texas, which has also seen record numbers of cases this week, Governor Greg Abbott told bars to close and limited restaurants' indoor seating capacity to 50%. (more...)
Lightning kills at least 107 in India monsoonWorld
- June 27, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives due to heavy rain and lightning in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Heavy damages have been inflicted on properties as well, as said by officials from the two states. "We humbly appeal to farmers to take extra precautions and stay indoors during rough weather to escape disaster", said Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, in a statement. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives due to heavy rain and lightning in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Heavy damages have been inflicted on properties as well, as said by officials from the two states. "We humbly appeal to farmers to take extra precautions and stay indoors during rough weather to escape disaster", said Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, in a statement. (more...)
The constitutional and political obstacles to D.C. statehood
- June 27, 2020
Yes, the residents of the newly created Washington, Douglass Commonwealth would have the same rights as citizens in any other state, including the right to elect representatives in Congress. statehood is "full-bore socialism on the march in the House" and that "as long as I'm the majority leader of the Senate, none of that stuff is going anywhere". (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Yes, the residents of the newly created Washington, Douglass Commonwealth would have the same rights as citizens in any other state, including the right to elect representatives in Congress. statehood is "full-bore socialism on the march in the House" and that "as long as I'm the majority leader of the Senate, none of that stuff is going anywhere". (more...)
Trump Announces Executive Order to Protect Monuments, Memorials, Statues
- June 27, 2020
According to the local media report, the order enforces laws prohibiting the desecration of public monuments, the vandalism of government property, and recent acts of violence, withholds federal support tied to public spaces from state and local governments that have failed to protect public monuments, and withdraws federal grants for jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies that fail to stop their desecration. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
According to the local media report, the order enforces laws prohibiting the desecration of public monuments, the vandalism of government property, and recent acts of violence, withholds federal support tied to public spaces from state and local governments that have failed to protect public monuments, and withdraws federal grants for jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies that fail to stop their desecration. (more...)
Coronavirus: IMF warns United Kingdom economy will shrink 10.2% this year
- June 27, 2020
The IMF noted that the pandemic was disproportionately hurting low-income households, "imperiling the significant progress made in reducing extreme poverty in the world since 1990". It's latest estimate projects a contraction of 4.5 percent for the country's economy this fiscal. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast report, the International Monetary Fund said that India's economy is expected to contract on the back of a longer lockdown and a slower recovery than anticipated in ... (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The IMF noted that the pandemic was disproportionately hurting low-income households, "imperiling the significant progress made in reducing extreme poverty in the world since 1990". It's latest estimate projects a contraction of 4.5 percent for the country's economy this fiscal. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast report, the International Monetary Fund said that India's economy is expected to contract on the back of a longer lockdown and a slower recovery than anticipated in ... (more...)
Mississippi governor supports calls to strip Confederate symbol from flag
- June 27, 2020
But amid nationwide protests over racial injustice and a heightened focus on Confederate symbols, MS legislators and institutions have in recent days come out against the flag. State Rep. Robert Johnson III, the Democrat leader of the state House of Representatives, told NBC News that all the needed votes "appear to be there" for the state flag's image to be changed. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
But amid nationwide protests over racial injustice and a heightened focus on Confederate symbols, MS legislators and institutions have in recent days come out against the flag. State Rep. Robert Johnson III, the Democrat leader of the state House of Representatives, told NBC News that all the needed votes "appear to be there" for the state flag's image to be changed. (more...)
Florida coronavirus cases see massive daily surge
- June 27, 2020
Polk's 1,111 new cases the past 8 days is a 47 percent increase. It was the second-highest spike in new cases, which was exceeded by the previous day's numbers, when new cases topped 6,100 . The total number of cases in Palm Beach County has now reached 12,928, and 204 cases have been reported in Monroe County . Polk County's increase to 2,780 total cases was over 8% Friday. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Polk's 1,111 new cases the past 8 days is a 47 percent increase. It was the second-highest spike in new cases, which was exceeded by the previous day's numbers, when new cases topped 6,100 . The total number of cases in Palm Beach County has now reached 12,928, and 204 cases have been reported in Monroe County . Polk County's increase to 2,780 total cases was over 8% Friday. (more...)
Texas governor shuts down bars, rolls back restaurant capacity to 50%
- June 27, 2020
Despite the news, US President Donald Trump said the United States was coming back from the coronavirus crisis, which has halted large parts of the economy and left millions jobless. After weeks of decline, case numbers have been rising in over 20 states. Worldwide, the virus has claimed close to a half-million lives, according to Johns Hopkins . (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Despite the news, US President Donald Trump said the United States was coming back from the coronavirus crisis, which has halted large parts of the economy and left millions jobless. After weeks of decline, case numbers have been rising in over 20 states. Worldwide, the virus has claimed close to a half-million lives, according to Johns Hopkins . (more...)
NewsAlert: Toronto cop convicted of assault in beating Dafonte Miller
- June 27, 2020
Both brothers had pleaded not guilty to all charges. During the trial, Miller told the court that more than three years ago, in the early hours of the morning, he was walking with his friends in Whitby, Ontario when two men standing in a garage began questioning him. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Both brothers had pleaded not guilty to all charges. During the trial, Miller told the court that more than three years ago, in the early hours of the morning, he was walking with his friends in Whitby, Ontario when two men standing in a garage began questioning him. (more...)
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan to finalize Nile dam agreement in weeks
- June 27, 2020
Ethiopia started building the GERD in 2011 on the Blue Nile, a tributary of the Nile River, near the border with Sudan. The $4.6 billion (€4.1 billion) project has consistently been the source of serious regional controversy, with its plan to source water from the Blue Nile. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Ethiopia started building the GERD in 2011 on the Blue Nile, a tributary of the Nile River, near the border with Sudan. The $4.6 billion (€4.1 billion) project has consistently been the source of serious regional controversy, with its plan to source water from the Blue Nile. (more...)
Coronavirus cases in India cross 500,000 as big cities reel from surge
- June 27, 2020
The virus has particularly hit India's densely populated cities and there are now major concerns for New Delhi which has overtaken Mumbai with almost 80,000 cases. Maharashtra so far has reported 1,47,741 cases, including 6,931 deaths. Recently, Delhi L-G Anil Baijal had to withdraw his directive stating that only institutional quarantine, and no home quarantine, will be allowed for coronavirus patients. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The virus has particularly hit India's densely populated cities and there are now major concerns for New Delhi which has overtaken Mumbai with almost 80,000 cases. Maharashtra so far has reported 1,47,741 cases, including 6,931 deaths. Recently, Delhi L-G Anil Baijal had to withdraw his directive stating that only institutional quarantine, and no home quarantine, will be allowed for coronavirus patients. (more...)
Russia offered money to Afghan militants to kill US troops
- June 27, 2020
The newspaper, citing anonymous US officials briefed on the matter, reported on June 26 that a secret unit of Russia's GRU military intelligence linked to assassination attempts in Europe and other activities offered rewards for successful attacks past year. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The newspaper, citing anonymous US officials briefed on the matter, reported on June 26 that a secret unit of Russia's GRU military intelligence linked to assassination attempts in Europe and other activities offered rewards for successful attacks past year. (more...)
U.S. Cases Up 1.7%: Fauci Urges Public to Do More
- June 27, 2020
The count of new confirmed infections, provided by Johns Hopkins University , eclipsed the previous high of 36,400, set on April 24, during one of the deadliest stretches. Reporters questioned his position on the use of masks and his attendance at USA president Donald Trump's campaign event, held indoors this week at a Phoenix church. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The count of new confirmed infections, provided by Johns Hopkins University , eclipsed the previous high of 36,400, set on April 24, during one of the deadliest stretches. Reporters questioned his position on the use of masks and his attendance at USA president Donald Trump's campaign event, held indoors this week at a Phoenix church. (more...)
International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking 2020: Date, Theme, Significance
- June 27, 2020
The main idea behind this theme is to stress upon the need of improving the understanding of the world drug problem. According to the NDLEA state commander, Taraba is witnessing an increase in drug abuse since the advent of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, which is negatively affecting their daily operations. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The main idea behind this theme is to stress upon the need of improving the understanding of the world drug problem. According to the NDLEA state commander, Taraba is witnessing an increase in drug abuse since the advent of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, which is negatively affecting their daily operations. (more...)
Police officers attacked at illegal London street party
- June 27, 2020
Unverified images on social media showed a crowd - with one person holding an object that looked like a sword - confronting officers and attacking a police auto. Police said officers tried to disperse an unlicensed music event near Colville Gardens, in west London , overnight. In Germany, hundreds of people unleashed a riot of an "unprecedented scale" in the city centre of Stuttgart in the early hours of last Sunday, attacking police and plundering stores after smashing shop windows. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Unverified images on social media showed a crowd - with one person holding an object that looked like a sword - confronting officers and attacking a police auto. Police said officers tried to disperse an unlicensed music event near Colville Gardens, in west London , overnight. In Germany, hundreds of people unleashed a riot of an "unprecedented scale" in the city centre of Stuttgart in the early hours of last Sunday, attacking police and plundering stores after smashing shop windows. (more...)
China border: Satellite images show buildup at site of deadly clash
- June 27, 2020
Just $5 a month. China has been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh since early May, India said today, and warned that continuation of the current situation would only vitiate the atmosphere for the development of the relationship. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Just $5 a month. China has been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh since early May, India said today, and warned that continuation of the current situation would only vitiate the atmosphere for the development of the relationship. (more...)
Greens, FG, FF Back Programme For Government Deal
- June 27, 2020
The results of the Green Party vote is expected around 8pm this evening with voting only closing at 12pm on Friday, with the result more hard to call. As kingmakers, the Greens were able to drive a hard bargain, including a commitment to a 7% average annual cut in greenhouse gas emissions, versus just 2% now, an end to the issuing of new licenses for the exploration and extraction of gas and a greater focus on public transport infrastructure. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
The results of the Green Party vote is expected around 8pm this evening with voting only closing at 12pm on Friday, with the result more hard to call. As kingmakers, the Greens were able to drive a hard bargain, including a commitment to a 7% average annual cut in greenhouse gas emissions, versus just 2% now, an end to the issuing of new licenses for the exploration and extraction of gas and a greater focus on public transport infrastructure. (more...)
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