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A Russian Covid-19 vaccine hits the tape?
- July 16, 2020
The study will be conducted through the VTEU and Vanderbilt's HIV Vaccine Trials Unit Clinical Research Site, part of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN). Meanwhile, Gilead Sciences said on July 10, an analysis had shown its antiviral remdesivir helped reduce the risk of death in severely ill COVID-19 patients, but cautioned that rigorous clinical trials were needed to confirm the benefit. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
The study will be conducted through the VTEU and Vanderbilt's HIV Vaccine Trials Unit Clinical Research Site, part of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN). Meanwhile, Gilead Sciences said on July 10, an analysis had shown its antiviral remdesivir helped reduce the risk of death in severely ill COVID-19 patients, but cautioned that rigorous clinical trials were needed to confirm the benefit. (more...)
Investigation launched after video appears to show officer leaning on man's neck
- July 16, 2020
It's unclear from the video how long the officer had his knee on the man's neck. "What is that? Can someone explain that to me?" The videotaped incident occurred almost seven weeks after the death of George Floyd , a Black man, after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for almost eight minutes. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
It's unclear from the video how long the officer had his knee on the man's neck. "What is that? Can someone explain that to me?" The videotaped incident occurred almost seven weeks after the death of George Floyd , a Black man, after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for almost eight minutes. (more...)
Roger Stone Says He Didn’t Trade Silence for Clemency
- July 16, 2020
Stone was prosecuted and convicted because he committed federal crimes. Stone, a veteran Republican operative and one of Trump's oldest confidants, was convicted in November of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign conspired with Russian Federation to cheat in the 2016 election. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Stone was prosecuted and convicted because he committed federal crimes. Stone, a veteran Republican operative and one of Trump's oldest confidants, was convicted in November of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into whether the Trump campaign conspired with Russian Federation to cheat in the 2016 election. (more...)
Trump weighs in on key Senate runoff in Alabama
- July 16, 2020
Just days ago the president tweeted that Sessions "is a disaster who has let us all down". The decision to leave his post came after he endured more than a year of blistering and personal attacks over his recusal from the investigation into ties between Russian Federation and Mr Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Just days ago the president tweeted that Sessions "is a disaster who has let us all down". The decision to leave his post came after he endured more than a year of blistering and personal attacks over his recusal from the investigation into ties between Russian Federation and Mr Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
Another Sydney restaurant closes after customer tests positive to coronavirus
- July 16, 2020
Jennie Musto, who manages a team of contract tracing experts, said the Melbourne man worked for a freight company but was not a truck driver. Last night, various media outlets reported that NSW pubs would face tighter restrictions following Covid-19 outbreaks at Casula's Crossroads Hotel, after a patron at The Star tested positive for the virus and photos showing a lack of social distancing at eastern suburbs pub the Golden Sheaf came out last week. (more...)
- July 16, 2020
Jennie Musto, who manages a team of contract tracing experts, said the Melbourne man worked for a freight company but was not a truck driver. Last night, various media outlets reported that NSW pubs would face tighter restrictions following Covid-19 outbreaks at Casula's Crossroads Hotel, after a patron at The Star tested positive for the virus and photos showing a lack of social distancing at eastern suburbs pub the Golden Sheaf came out last week. (more...)
Vanderbilt seeking 1K volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
- July 15, 2020
For two years, they will be supervised to see whether they would develop any adverse reactions or get infected by COVID-19. Until then, the Phase 1 study results are being hailed as a much-anticipated piece of good news amidst the pandemic as well as a record-setting example of speedy vaccine development. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
For two years, they will be supervised to see whether they would develop any adverse reactions or get infected by COVID-19. Until then, the Phase 1 study results are being hailed as a much-anticipated piece of good news amidst the pandemic as well as a record-setting example of speedy vaccine development. (more...)
UAE and allies to submit Qatar dispute case to United Nations aviation authority
- July 15, 2020
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected an appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of a June 2018 decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to dismiss the countries' challenge to its jurisdiction to rule in the aviation dispute. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected an appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of a June 2018 decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to dismiss the countries' challenge to its jurisdiction to rule in the aviation dispute. (more...)
United Kingdom bans China's Huawei from 5G network
- July 15, 2020
Earlier today, the British government announced the ban of Huawei's equipment from its 5G network. The Channel Islands are expected to follow the United Kingdom and exclude the telecoms giant Huawei as a supplier for their 5G networks. Existing Huawei 5G equipment already installed is expected to be removed by 2027. Furthermore, the removal of Huawei will also delay the adoption of 5G by at least 2 to 3 years, according to reports. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
Earlier today, the British government announced the ban of Huawei's equipment from its 5G network. The Channel Islands are expected to follow the United Kingdom and exclude the telecoms giant Huawei as a supplier for their 5G networks. Existing Huawei 5G equipment already installed is expected to be removed by 2027. Furthermore, the removal of Huawei will also delay the adoption of 5G by at least 2 to 3 years, according to reports. (more...)
World Health Organization warns pandemic getting worse as cases reach over 13 million globally
- July 15, 2020
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at a press conference at the UN Office in Geneva. Tedros stated that although the outbreaks in many countries, especially Europe and Asia , have been brought under control, many other countries have seen the virus trend go in the wrong direction. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at a press conference at the UN Office in Geneva. Tedros stated that although the outbreaks in many countries, especially Europe and Asia , have been brought under control, many other countries have seen the virus trend go in the wrong direction. (more...)
League still aims to play NSW matches despite Western Sydney coronavirus outbreak
- July 15, 2020
The maximum penalty now for breaching Queensland's public health orders is $4003, but Deputy Premier Steven Miles said in some cases the fine wasn't sufficient. "We've been speaking to government today at many levels, many different departments in New South Wales , about the current restrictions and what they feel the impact would be at this point in time", he said. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The maximum penalty now for breaching Queensland's public health orders is $4003, but Deputy Premier Steven Miles said in some cases the fine wasn't sufficient. "We've been speaking to government today at many levels, many different departments in New South Wales , about the current restrictions and what they feel the impact would be at this point in time", he said. (more...)
Supreme Court Allows Federal Executions to Proceed
- July 15, 2020
Dustin Lee Honken, who shot and killed five people - including a mother and her 10- and 6-year-old daughters. Kehoe recruited Lee in 1995 to join his white supremacist organisation, known as the Aryan Peoples' Republic. The execution had been held up by a US District Court in Washington, which on Monday ordered the US Justice Department to delay four executions scheduled for July and August. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
Dustin Lee Honken, who shot and killed five people - including a mother and her 10- and 6-year-old daughters. Kehoe recruited Lee in 1995 to join his white supremacist organisation, known as the Aryan Peoples' Republic. The execution had been held up by a US District Court in Washington, which on Monday ordered the US Justice Department to delay four executions scheduled for July and August. (more...)
Lindsey Graham: "We don't have a Dr. Fauci problem"
- July 15, 2020
News reported a White House official had told it: "several White House officials are concerned about the number of times Dr Fauci has been wrong on things". This even as vicious infighting erupted in the White House between two of the President Trump's key principals on their views of the pandemic and ways to address it. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
News reported a White House official had told it: "several White House officials are concerned about the number of times Dr Fauci has been wrong on things". This even as vicious infighting erupted in the White House between two of the President Trump's key principals on their views of the pandemic and ways to address it. (more...)
Coronavirus: Moderna surges as coronavirus vaccine trial takes another step forward
- July 15, 2020
The Journal did note that half of the participants indicated they suffered from side effects that included "fatigue, chills, headache, myalgia, and pain at the injection site", most of which came after the second injection. The 250 µg group reported the most notable adverse events, and almost everyone reported systemic adverse events after the second vaccination. The phase 3 trial will recruit some 30,000 participants in the U.S., half of whom will receive a placebo, and the other half ... (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The Journal did note that half of the participants indicated they suffered from side effects that included "fatigue, chills, headache, myalgia, and pain at the injection site", most of which came after the second injection. The 250 µg group reported the most notable adverse events, and almost everyone reported systemic adverse events after the second vaccination. The phase 3 trial will recruit some 30,000 participants in the U.S., half of whom will receive a placebo, and the other half ... (more...)
Worm lodged in woman's throat while eating sashimi
- July 15, 2020
A 25-year-old woman in Tokyo who went to the hospital with a sore throat, discovered there was something far creepier than a virus causing the painful irritation. These parasites ordinarily settle in the stomach and require an endoscopy to remove; a throat infection from the worm is rare but has been known to cause pain, cough, and "tingling throat syndrome". (more...)
- July 15, 2020
A 25-year-old woman in Tokyo who went to the hospital with a sore throat, discovered there was something far creepier than a virus causing the painful irritation. These parasites ordinarily settle in the stomach and require an endoscopy to remove; a throat infection from the worm is rare but has been known to cause pain, cough, and "tingling throat syndrome". (more...)
Fahim Saleh, Gokada CEO, found beheaded in NYC apartment
- July 15, 2020
The Nigerian online community is now buzzing with mixed reactions following the shocking death of Fahim Saleh , the founder of Gokada, whose body was found in his NY apartment. Video surveillance from the elevator at Saleh's building reportedly showed him entering with a person who was wearing a black suit and mask. After he walked out onto his floor, he fell immediately, possibly shot or stunned. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The Nigerian online community is now buzzing with mixed reactions following the shocking death of Fahim Saleh , the founder of Gokada, whose body was found in his NY apartment. Video surveillance from the elevator at Saleh's building reportedly showed him entering with a person who was wearing a black suit and mask. After he walked out onto his floor, he fell immediately, possibly shot or stunned. (more...)
Central Intelligence Agency spy executed: Iran Judiciary
- July 15, 2020
Alongside these two defendants, a further three people have been sentenced to death in relation to unrest endured in November 2019, Esmaeili said. Following these events, the US State Department said that more than a thousand people died in the riots, however, Tehran refuted these claims and said after six months that the number of casualties was over 220. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
Alongside these two defendants, a further three people have been sentenced to death in relation to unrest endured in November 2019, Esmaeili said. Following these events, the US State Department said that more than a thousand people died in the riots, however, Tehran refuted these claims and said after six months that the number of casualties was over 220. (more...)
4th round of India-China military talks today
- July 15, 2020
The Indian side insisted on "total restoration" of status quo ante in all areas of Eastern Ladakh prior to May 5 when the standoff began following a clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Pangong Tso , sources said. Things were smoothened on July 5 when the special representatives on border question, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign minister held a video-conference dialogue, in which the two sides agreed to withdraw the troops to maintain "peace and ... (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The Indian side insisted on "total restoration" of status quo ante in all areas of Eastern Ladakh prior to May 5 when the standoff began following a clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Pangong Tso , sources said. Things were smoothened on July 5 when the special representatives on border question, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign minister held a video-conference dialogue, in which the two sides agreed to withdraw the troops to maintain "peace and ... (more...)
Decapitated, dismembered body found in Manhattan apartment
- July 15, 2020
The decapitated and dismembered body of Saleh, 33, was found in his luxury Manhattan apartment following an alarm raised by his distraught sister. Born in Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh parents, the millionaire tech entrepreneur was said to have moved into the $2 million (N760 million) apartment in late 2019. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The decapitated and dismembered body of Saleh, 33, was found in his luxury Manhattan apartment following an alarm raised by his distraught sister. Born in Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh parents, the millionaire tech entrepreneur was said to have moved into the $2 million (N760 million) apartment in late 2019. (more...)
U.S. Marshals investigate shooting at Portland protest
- July 15, 2020
Mayor Ted Wheeler said he spoke with with U.S. Attorney for Oregon Billy J. Williams and learned of the investigation. "While being struck, the deputy managed to hold onto Gaines while other officers handcuffed him and placed him under arrest", the U.S. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
Mayor Ted Wheeler said he spoke with with U.S. Attorney for Oregon Billy J. Williams and learned of the investigation. "While being struck, the deputy managed to hold onto Gaines while other officers handcuffed him and placed him under arrest", the U.S. (more...)
Coronavirus vaccine by Massachusetts-based Moderna triggers immune response, study says
- July 15, 2020
The early results were called "encouraging" by Anthony Fauci , director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is co-developing the vaccine. The mRNA vaccines being tested include one developed by the drug giant Pfizer and the German biotech firm BioNTech. More than half of them had mild or moderate reactions such as headache, chills, muscle pains or fatigue. (more...)
- July 15, 2020
The early results were called "encouraging" by Anthony Fauci , director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is co-developing the vaccine. The mRNA vaccines being tested include one developed by the drug giant Pfizer and the German biotech firm BioNTech. More than half of them had mild or moderate reactions such as headache, chills, muscle pains or fatigue. (more...)
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