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Four dead after fireworks factory explosion in Turkey
- July 03, 2020
Smoke billows from a fire following an explosion at a fireworks factory outside the town of Hendek, Sakarya province, northwestern Turkey, Friday July 3, 2020. But the local mayor said many of them had managed to escape the blasts, which began at around 11:15 (08:15GMT). The factory reportedly stored 110 tons of fireworks in its warehouse at the time of the extraordinary detonation. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Smoke billows from a fire following an explosion at a fireworks factory outside the town of Hendek, Sakarya province, northwestern Turkey, Friday July 3, 2020. But the local mayor said many of them had managed to escape the blasts, which began at around 11:15 (08:15GMT). The factory reportedly stored 110 tons of fireworks in its warehouse at the time of the extraordinary detonation. (more...)
Vanessa Guillen's Family Details Her Final Moments
- July 03, 2020
She was last seen in the parking lot of her squadron's headquarters around 12 p.m. that day - and although her vehicle keys, barracks ID card, and wallet were located in an armory room where she was repairing artillery, the woman and her phone vanished without a trace. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
She was last seen in the parking lot of her squadron's headquarters around 12 p.m. that day - and although her vehicle keys, barracks ID card, and wallet were located in an armory room where she was repairing artillery, the woman and her phone vanished without a trace. (more...)
Morale booster: PM Modi flies to Ladakh, meets soldiers
- July 03, 2020
History is a witness that expansionist forces have either lost or were forced to turn back,"PM Modi said". After weeks of simmering tension at the Line of Actual Control or the de-facto border with China , 20 soldiers including a Colonel were killed in action in the June 15 brawl with Chinese troops at the Galwan river valley. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
History is a witness that expansionist forces have either lost or were forced to turn back,"PM Modi said". After weeks of simmering tension at the Line of Actual Control or the de-facto border with China , 20 soldiers including a Colonel were killed in action in the June 15 brawl with Chinese troops at the Galwan river valley. (more...)
England drops quarantine measures for arrivals from various countries
- July 03, 2020
The government also hopes it should mean that any Brit visiting the countries - the full list of which will be revealed later today - will be able to do so without the need to isolate when they arrive in the opposite direction. The exempted countries and territories will be kept under constant review, so that if the health risks increase self-isolation measures can be re-introduced to help stop the spread of the disease into England. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
The government also hopes it should mean that any Brit visiting the countries - the full list of which will be revealed later today - will be able to do so without the need to isolate when they arrive in the opposite direction. The exempted countries and territories will be kept under constant review, so that if the health risks increase self-isolation measures can be re-introduced to help stop the spread of the disease into England. (more...)
Coronavirus: In change of tone, Trump says he's 'all for masks'
- July 03, 2020
Polling also indicates that the issue is partisan, with Republicans less likely to wear masks than Democrats. 'I just don't want to be doing - I don't know, somehow sitting in the Oval Office behidn the lovely Resolute Desk - the great Resolute Desk - I think wearing a face mask as I greet presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens, I don't know. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Polling also indicates that the issue is partisan, with Republicans less likely to wear masks than Democrats. 'I just don't want to be doing - I don't know, somehow sitting in the Oval Office behidn the lovely Resolute Desk - the great Resolute Desk - I think wearing a face mask as I greet presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens, I don't know. (more...)
Pandemic is 'speeding up — World Health Organization director
- July 03, 2020
Xi also reportedly encouraged Tedros to not inform the world that the virus could be spread from person to person. We all want to get on with our lives. Dr. Tedros again called on countries to come together. President Trump has been highly critical of the World Health Organization , accusing it of helping China cover up the extent of the pandemic within its borders. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Xi also reportedly encouraged Tedros to not inform the world that the virus could be spread from person to person. We all want to get on with our lives. Dr. Tedros again called on countries to come together. President Trump has been highly critical of the World Health Organization , accusing it of helping China cover up the extent of the pandemic within its borders. (more...)
India slams Pak foreign minister’s ‘absurd’ remarks on Karachi terror attack
- July 03, 2020
Four security guards and a police officer were shot dead in the attack. Lashing out at Pakistan, the MEA said, "India rejects the absurd comments of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan on the terrorist attack in Karachi ". "Checking at all entry and exit points and important junctions within the city has been increased and citizens have been told to cooperate with the police", said the reports while quoting Khan. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Four security guards and a police officer were shot dead in the attack. Lashing out at Pakistan, the MEA said, "India rejects the absurd comments of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan on the terrorist attack in Karachi ". "Checking at all entry and exit points and important junctions within the city has been increased and citizens have been told to cooperate with the police", said the reports while quoting Khan. (more...)
Brexit: Barnier warns European Union and United Kingdom still have 'serious divergences'
- July 03, 2020
With both sides still entrenched in their positions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had insisted Saturday that Britain was ready to accept the consequences of no deal if common ground can not be found. The talks in Brussels, joined by smaller teams than in the past due to social distancing requirements, had been scheduled to continue through Thursday afternoon and into Friday with a final "wrap up" meeting between Frost and Barnier. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
With both sides still entrenched in their positions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had insisted Saturday that Britain was ready to accept the consequences of no deal if common ground can not be found. The talks in Brussels, joined by smaller teams than in the past due to social distancing requirements, had been scheduled to continue through Thursday afternoon and into Friday with a final "wrap up" meeting between Frost and Barnier. (more...)
Libya Hopeful Talks With US, Others Will Soon End Oil Blockade
- July 03, 2020
However, Macron is complaining about Turkey's involvement in Libya, accusing Ankara of playing a " dangerous game " in the country and warning its actions will not be tolerated. The NOC and Washington have called on supporters of Haftar, who's backed in Libya's civil war by Egypt, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, to end their blockade of the nation's oil ports and fields. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
However, Macron is complaining about Turkey's involvement in Libya, accusing Ankara of playing a " dangerous game " in the country and warning its actions will not be tolerated. The NOC and Washington have called on supporters of Haftar, who's backed in Libya's civil war by Egypt, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, to end their blockade of the nation's oil ports and fields. (more...)
China accuses India of targeting Chinese imports after clash
- July 03, 2020
Addressing TikTok's 2000 employees in India on Wednesday, Mayer said ByteDance, the parent firm of the Chinese app, would do "everything in our power to restore the positive experiences and opportunities that they can be proud of". The deaths triggered massive outrage and street protests in India. That amount is most likely more than the combined losses for all the other Chinese companies behind the other 58 apps banned in India, the sources said. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Addressing TikTok's 2000 employees in India on Wednesday, Mayer said ByteDance, the parent firm of the Chinese app, would do "everything in our power to restore the positive experiences and opportunities that they can be proud of". The deaths triggered massive outrage and street protests in India. That amount is most likely more than the combined losses for all the other Chinese companies behind the other 58 apps banned in India, the sources said. (more...)
Infections soar to new record as Trump hopes contagion will 'just disappear'
- July 03, 2020
Nebraska and South Dakota were the only states outside the Northeast with a downward trend in cases. Arizona, reported that 89% of its ICU beds were occupied as the state reported close to 5,000 new cases for the day on Wednesday. "The next couple of weeks are critical". With more than 2.7 million cases, and 128,743 deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, the USA is far and away the worst affected country in the world. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Nebraska and South Dakota were the only states outside the Northeast with a downward trend in cases. Arizona, reported that 89% of its ICU beds were occupied as the state reported close to 5,000 new cases for the day on Wednesday. "The next couple of weeks are critical". With more than 2.7 million cases, and 128,743 deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, the USA is far and away the worst affected country in the world. (more...)
French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe resigns
- July 03, 2020
The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Philippe would handle government affairs until a new cabinet was named. French President Emmanuel Macron and French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe attend the traditional annual ceremony at the Mont-Valerien, a memorial for the French who fought against the Nazis and those who were killed by the occupying forces, in Suresnes, west of Paris , France June 18, 2020. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Philippe would handle government affairs until a new cabinet was named. French President Emmanuel Macron and French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe attend the traditional annual ceremony at the Mont-Valerien, a memorial for the French who fought against the Nazis and those who were killed by the occupying forces, in Suresnes, west of Paris , France June 18, 2020. (more...)
Wary of China, Australia to boost defense dollars
- July 03, 2020
The plan is a hardening of Australia's strategic position and mirrors a hardening of the USA position, Paul Buchanan, an American security analyst based in Auckland, New Zealand, said in an email Wednesday. The government has spent weeks laying the groundwork for the increased focus on cyber defences, including the 19 June press conference where Morrison said a wide range of Australian organisations were "currently being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor" - which the ... (more...)
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- July 03, 2020
The plan is a hardening of Australia's strategic position and mirrors a hardening of the USA position, Paul Buchanan, an American security analyst based in Auckland, New Zealand, said in an email Wednesday. The government has spent weeks laying the groundwork for the increased focus on cyber defences, including the 19 June press conference where Morrison said a wide range of Australian organisations were "currently being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor" - which the ... (more...)
UN Raises $7.7 Billion for Syrians Beset by War and COVID-19
- July 03, 2020
Pledges came from countries including Qatar, which has promised $100 million, and Germany, which offered 1.58 billion euros ($1.78 billion) in what Berlin said was the single biggest country donation. The Syrian government bears the primary responsibility to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria, including preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Pledges came from countries including Qatar, which has promised $100 million, and Germany, which offered 1.58 billion euros ($1.78 billion) in what Berlin said was the single biggest country donation. The Syrian government bears the primary responsibility to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria, including preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19. (more...)
Modi in Leh to review situation post June 15 Galwan clashes
- July 03, 2020
He told the personnel that their will power is as strong and firm as the Himalayas and the whole country is proud of them. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to Leh amid the ongoing standoff with China in Ladakh , where the two sets of troops have been engaged in a standoff since early May. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
He told the personnel that their will power is as strong and firm as the Himalayas and the whole country is proud of them. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to Leh amid the ongoing standoff with China in Ladakh , where the two sets of troops have been engaged in a standoff since early May. (more...)
Germany rejects Israel's West Bank annexation plans as illegal
- July 03, 2020
In words that may raise eyebrows among Palestinians around the world, the United Kingdom prime minister said that he welcomes the " commitment " that US President Donald Trump has shown in trying to find a way forward. Johnson warned that "annexation would put in jeopardy the progress that Israel has made in improving relationships with the Arab and Muslim world" and that it would violate global law. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
In words that may raise eyebrows among Palestinians around the world, the United Kingdom prime minister said that he welcomes the " commitment " that US President Donald Trump has shown in trying to find a way forward. Johnson warned that "annexation would put in jeopardy the progress that Israel has made in improving relationships with the Arab and Muslim world" and that it would violate global law. (more...)
Immigration judges challenge DOJ limits on public speaking
- July 03, 2020
The policy changed "at a time of intense scrutiny of the nation's immigration system" driven by President Donald Trump's sweeping changes to USA immigration policy and the upcoming presidential election in November, the union said. The administration has been relentless in rewriting rules of asylum , saying the system is rife with abuse. The Trump administration argued the regulation was necessary to curb asylum claims at the border, but Kelly noted that new coronavirus restrictions on ... (more...)
- July 03, 2020
The policy changed "at a time of intense scrutiny of the nation's immigration system" driven by President Donald Trump's sweeping changes to USA immigration policy and the upcoming presidential election in November, the union said. The administration has been relentless in rewriting rules of asylum , saying the system is rife with abuse. The Trump administration argued the regulation was necessary to curb asylum claims at the border, but Kelly noted that new coronavirus restrictions on ... (more...)
Myanmar landslide kills more than 160
- July 03, 2020
The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar yesterday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry. I still have goose bumps ... Rescuers worked all morning to retrieve the bodies from a mud lake, pulling them to the surface and using tyres as makeshift rafts. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar yesterday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry. I still have goose bumps ... Rescuers worked all morning to retrieve the bodies from a mud lake, pulling them to the surface and using tyres as makeshift rafts. (more...)
Donald Trump on wearing of mask: All you need to know
- July 03, 2020
To be fair, Trump's about-face on masks is about as convincing as the Lone Ranger's paper-thin disguise, considering that, in the process, he still made sure to say that masks should be worn "if people feel good about it". As the United States government relaxed lockdown restrictions, the number of coronavirus cases reached in exccess of 2.7 million with over 130,000 deaths. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
To be fair, Trump's about-face on masks is about as convincing as the Lone Ranger's paper-thin disguise, considering that, in the process, he still made sure to say that masks should be worn "if people feel good about it". As the United States government relaxed lockdown restrictions, the number of coronavirus cases reached in exccess of 2.7 million with over 130,000 deaths. (more...)
France's Ruling LREM Fails to Make an Impression in Local Body Elections
- July 03, 2020
Projections showed she had largely seen off her closest rival, conservative Rachida Dati. Her reelection will allow her to oversee the 2024 Summer Olympics. Formed by president Emanuel Macron in 2016, LREM was contesting local body elections for the first time. The local elections typically give voters the opportunity to support or chastise a president mid-mandate. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Projections showed she had largely seen off her closest rival, conservative Rachida Dati. Her reelection will allow her to oversee the 2024 Summer Olympics. Formed by president Emanuel Macron in 2016, LREM was contesting local body elections for the first time. The local elections typically give voters the opportunity to support or chastise a president mid-mandate. (more...)
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