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Trump denies being briefed on Russian 'bounty payments' to the Taliban
- June 29, 2020
The White House has denied that either Trump or Vice President Mike Pence were ever briefed on the alleged situation by United States intelligence. Multiple news outlets including CNN, The Washington Post , and Wall Street Journal have corroborated The Times' reporting. A key Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham, said on Saturday it was "imperative Congress get to the bottom of" the allegations about Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 29, 2020
The White House has denied that either Trump or Vice President Mike Pence were ever briefed on the alleged situation by United States intelligence. Multiple news outlets including CNN, The Washington Post , and Wall Street Journal have corroborated The Times' reporting. A key Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham, said on Saturday it was "imperative Congress get to the bottom of" the allegations about Russian Federation. (more...)
United States surpasses 2.5 million coronavirus cases: Johns Hopkins
- June 29, 2020
That includes more than 125,000 deaths in the United States , which has lost more people to COVID-19 than any other country, and has seen more than twice the deaths as Brazil , the next most-stricken country with about 56,000 dead. The country also recorded 43,121 new infections in 24 hours, concluding a week with the most newly reported cases since the start of the pandemic. It has reported just over 9,000 deaths. (more...)
- June 29, 2020
That includes more than 125,000 deaths in the United States , which has lost more people to COVID-19 than any other country, and has seen more than twice the deaths as Brazil , the next most-stricken country with about 56,000 dead. The country also recorded 43,121 new infections in 24 hours, concluding a week with the most newly reported cases since the start of the pandemic. It has reported just over 9,000 deaths. (more...)
Russia Hired Assassins to Kill US Troops: Intel
- June 28, 2020
According to United States intelligence, the Russian unit shuttled bounty money to Islamist militants (or armed criminals who work with them) back in 2019. "Donald "America First" Trump is literally placing Russian interests ahead of American lives, and Republicans do nothing", she tweeted . While Pelosi said top congressional leaders had not been briefed on the matter and were not aware of it, she said they would be seeking answers, and try to determine if Trump was briefed. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
According to United States intelligence, the Russian unit shuttled bounty money to Islamist militants (or armed criminals who work with them) back in 2019. "Donald "America First" Trump is literally placing Russian interests ahead of American lives, and Republicans do nothing", she tweeted . While Pelosi said top congressional leaders had not been briefed on the matter and were not aware of it, she said they would be seeking answers, and try to determine if Trump was briefed. (more...)
Two rockets fired from Gaza Strip towards Israel: Army
- June 28, 2020
In a speech to graduating Israeli fighter pilots, Netanyahu said an announcement was expected "in a few moments" and came after months of "intense contacts". "It will be a blessing for many in our region". "I think I can", Anwar Gargash, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs, said in an interview with the American Jewish Committee advocacy group. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
In a speech to graduating Israeli fighter pilots, Netanyahu said an announcement was expected "in a few moments" and came after months of "intense contacts". "It will be a blessing for many in our region". "I think I can", Anwar Gargash, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs, said in an interview with the American Jewish Committee advocacy group. (more...)
Trump denies being told about Russia putting bounties on US troops
- June 28, 2020
It says Russian Federation paid "Taliban-linked militants" in Afghanistan to kill USA military service members, and that President Donald Trump did nothing after learning about it. "Here's what Trump said 2 months after finding out Russian Federation was paying bounties to the Taliban to kill American troops: 'We have this great friendship". (more...)
- June 28, 2020
It says Russian Federation paid "Taliban-linked militants" in Afghanistan to kill USA military service members, and that President Donald Trump did nothing after learning about it. "Here's what Trump said 2 months after finding out Russian Federation was paying bounties to the Taliban to kill American troops: 'We have this great friendship". (more...)
Tucson police chief offers to resign after handcuffed man's death
- June 28, 2020
After listening to the feedback of my colleagues on the Council, I do not believe the Chief should resign. Magnus acknowledged his department had failed to disclose the death in time and said three officers involved in the case had violated department policy. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
After listening to the feedback of my colleagues on the Council, I do not believe the Chief should resign. Magnus acknowledged his department had failed to disclose the death in time and said three officers involved in the case had violated department policy. (more...)
Princeton to Drop Woodrow Wilson's Name From Public Policy School
- June 28, 2020
Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former president Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former president Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name. (more...)
Supreme Court upholds quick removal of immigrants
- June 28, 2020
The decision is a boost for Trump , who has tried to crack down on a flood of asylum cases in the legal system, on the heels of two high-profile losses at the court last week in cases on LGBTQ rights and DACA . Even after the ruling from the federal appeals court in San Francisco that the justices threw out Thursday, only about 30 asylum-seekers whose claims were quickly rejected had sought access to the courts, Gelernt told the justices during arguments in February. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The decision is a boost for Trump , who has tried to crack down on a flood of asylum cases in the legal system, on the heels of two high-profile losses at the court last week in cases on LGBTQ rights and DACA . Even after the ruling from the federal appeals court in San Francisco that the justices threw out Thursday, only about 30 asylum-seekers whose claims were quickly rejected had sought access to the courts, Gelernt told the justices during arguments in February. (more...)
US COVID-19 Cases Crosses 2.5 Million
- June 28, 2020
The variety of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million Sunday, with the USA main the means, in keeping with information collected by Johns Hopkins College. Florida is one of multiple states in the South and West reporting a spike in COVID infections. Brazil is second-worst, with 1.3 million cases. After managing to slow the spread in May, coronavirus numbers have skyrocketed in inland states, including Texas and Arizona. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The variety of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million Sunday, with the USA main the means, in keeping with information collected by Johns Hopkins College. Florida is one of multiple states in the South and West reporting a spike in COVID infections. Brazil is second-worst, with 1.3 million cases. After managing to slow the spread in May, coronavirus numbers have skyrocketed in inland states, including Texas and Arizona. (more...)
US COVID-19 cases surpass 2.5 mln -- Johns Hopkins University
- June 28, 2020
A staggering rise was reported in 36 states, including Florida, which some experts have cautioned could be the next epicenter. The state set its daily record for new cases with 8,942 confirmed on Friday. Jay Inslee announced Saturday he's hitting the pause button on the state's reopening plan due to rising cases. Some counties ended up getting ready to enter the fourth section of reopening, "which would essentially mean no restrictions", the governor's place of work stated in a statement . (more...)
- June 28, 2020
A staggering rise was reported in 36 states, including Florida, which some experts have cautioned could be the next epicenter. The state set its daily record for new cases with 8,942 confirmed on Friday. Jay Inslee announced Saturday he's hitting the pause button on the state's reopening plan due to rising cases. Some counties ended up getting ready to enter the fourth section of reopening, "which would essentially mean no restrictions", the governor's place of work stated in a statement . (more...)
Malawi opposition leader sworn in as president after vote re-run
- June 28, 2020
In Kenya's fresh election, the president won while the opposition boycotted. The judiciary infuriated Mutharika in February by overturning the result of the May 2019 election that had given him a second term, citing irregularities, and ordering a re-run. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
In Kenya's fresh election, the president won while the opposition boycotted. The judiciary infuriated Mutharika in February by overturning the result of the May 2019 election that had given him a second term, citing irregularities, and ordering a re-run. (more...)
Trump denies briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops
- June 28, 2020
If the Times report is accurate, Trump's reaction amounts to "worse than nothing", Biden added. The Russian operation, first reported by the New York Times , has generated an intense debate within the Trump administration about how best to respond to a troubling new tactic by Russia - a nation that most U.S. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
If the Times report is accurate, Trump's reaction amounts to "worse than nothing", Biden added. The Russian operation, first reported by the New York Times , has generated an intense debate within the Trump administration about how best to respond to a troubling new tactic by Russia - a nation that most U.S. (more...)
Florida sees third day of record high coronavirus cases in one week
- June 28, 2020
Florida reported 9,585 new coronavirus instances Saturday, a one-working day record superior because the commence of the pandemic. The announcement came as Texas continued a 15-day streak of record hospitalisations across the state for COVID-19, with more than 5,100 people being treated for the disease on Friday, according to the Texas Tribune. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Florida reported 9,585 new coronavirus instances Saturday, a one-working day record superior because the commence of the pandemic. The announcement came as Texas continued a 15-day streak of record hospitalisations across the state for COVID-19, with more than 5,100 people being treated for the disease on Friday, according to the Texas Tribune. (more...)
New Records Verified for Greatest Distance, Duration of Lightning Flashes - UN Agency
- June 28, 2020
Two flashes of lightning in Argentina and Brazil have broken two world records: one for the longest reported distance for a single flash, and one for the longest reported duration. This has allowed for the detection of "previously unobserved extremes in lightning occurrence, known as "megaflashes", Michael J. Peterson, of the Space and Remote Sensing Group of Los Alamos National Laboratory in the U.S., said in the statement. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Two flashes of lightning in Argentina and Brazil have broken two world records: one for the longest reported distance for a single flash, and one for the longest reported duration. This has allowed for the detection of "previously unobserved extremes in lightning occurrence, known as "megaflashes", Michael J. Peterson, of the Space and Remote Sensing Group of Los Alamos National Laboratory in the U.S., said in the statement. (more...)
Pence postpones Florida, Arizona campaign events amid increase in coronavirus cases there
- June 28, 2020
The U.S. set a new daily record for cases on Thursday, but Vice President Pence insisted "this moment is different" than what the U.S. was grappling with two months ago, noting that the percentage of people requiring hospitalization from the virus was considerably lower than it was early on during the pandemic and that the number of fatalities is declining. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The U.S. set a new daily record for cases on Thursday, but Vice President Pence insisted "this moment is different" than what the U.S. was grappling with two months ago, noting that the percentage of people requiring hospitalization from the virus was considerably lower than it was early on during the pandemic and that the number of fatalities is declining. (more...)
Fatally Shot, 1 Injured At Park Where Protesters Gathered For Breonna Taylor
- June 28, 2020
The Louisville Metro Police Department said shots were fired shortly after 9:00 p.m. ET in Jefferson Square Park. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. " It is a tragedy that this area of peaceful protest is now a crime scene ", Fischer said in a tweet https://bit.ly/2VqRZrt. Louisville has seen especially passionate Black Lives Matter protests due to the police killing Ms Taylor in her own apartment. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The Louisville Metro Police Department said shots were fired shortly after 9:00 p.m. ET in Jefferson Square Park. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. " It is a tragedy that this area of peaceful protest is now a crime scene ", Fischer said in a tweet https://bit.ly/2VqRZrt. Louisville has seen especially passionate Black Lives Matter protests due to the police killing Ms Taylor in her own apartment. (more...)
Two dead after shooting at business centre in California
- June 28, 2020
According to the Times, eyewitnesses heard about 50 gunshots. Officials report that there are multiple people injured but can not confirm how many, possibly three people injured. The fire wasn't very significant, Crabtree said. The suspect had been shot in the chest by about 3:45 p.m., dispatchers told the Record Searchlight . (more...)
- June 28, 2020
According to the Times, eyewitnesses heard about 50 gunshots. Officials report that there are multiple people injured but can not confirm how many, possibly three people injured. The fire wasn't very significant, Crabtree said. The suspect had been shot in the chest by about 3:45 p.m., dispatchers told the Record Searchlight . (more...)
Pakistan's national airline moves to assuage concern on 'dubious' pilot licenses
- June 28, 2020
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) this week said it would immediately ground 141 of its 434 pilots after a government review found them to have obtained "bogus" credentials or cheated on exams by having someone else take them. There were only two survivors on board and a girl died on the ground. Meanwhile, CNN journalist Richard Quest has remarked that the revelation that one-third of Pakistani pilots have fake licences was the most "extraordinary" story in aviation. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) this week said it would immediately ground 141 of its 434 pilots after a government review found them to have obtained "bogus" credentials or cheated on exams by having someone else take them. There were only two survivors on board and a girl died on the ground. Meanwhile, CNN journalist Richard Quest has remarked that the revelation that one-third of Pakistani pilots have fake licences was the most "extraordinary" story in aviation. (more...)
Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked over re-tweeting 'antisemitic conspiracy theory' article
- June 28, 2020
The Labour leader said the virtual meeting was "constructive" but his mind was "made up" on the matter. Individuals formerly near to Jeremy Corbyn say that the subsequent shadow training secretary need to come from the still left of the occasion if Labour's chief is anxious about retaining unity. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The Labour leader said the virtual meeting was "constructive" but his mind was "made up" on the matter. Individuals formerly near to Jeremy Corbyn say that the subsequent shadow training secretary need to come from the still left of the occasion if Labour's chief is anxious about retaining unity. (more...)
Another record high in daily cases, recoveries cross 3 lakh
- June 28, 2020
With 384 deaths and 18552 new COVID-19 positive cases, India recorded the highest single-day spike in the number of cases in last 24 hours. The government on Saturday said that eight states - Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal - contributed about 86% of active Covid-19 cases and also accounted for 87% of deaths due to coronavirus. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
With 384 deaths and 18552 new COVID-19 positive cases, India recorded the highest single-day spike in the number of cases in last 24 hours. The government on Saturday said that eight states - Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal - contributed about 86% of active Covid-19 cases and also accounted for 87% of deaths due to coronavirus. (more...)
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