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U.S. House Foreign Affairs chairman subpoenas Pompeo for Biden-related documents
- August 03, 2020
The New York Times, which first reported the alleged Russian bounties in Afghanistan, said Moscow may have been retaliating for the strike in which hundreds of pro-Damascus fighters were believed to have been killed, including numerous Russian mercenaries. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The New York Times, which first reported the alleged Russian bounties in Afghanistan, said Moscow may have been retaliating for the strike in which hundreds of pro-Damascus fighters were believed to have been killed, including numerous Russian mercenaries. (more...)
Thousands in Russia's Far East protest governor's arrest - International
- August 03, 2020
Journalists estimated the turnout at around 30,000 people, while the Khabarovsk city hall put the number at just 3,500, claiming there was "falling interest". Police detain a protester holding a "Red Book of Khabarovsk region" during a rally supporting Khabarovsk region's governor Sergei Furgal in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Aug. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Journalists estimated the turnout at around 30,000 people, while the Khabarovsk city hall put the number at just 3,500, claiming there was "falling interest". Police detain a protester holding a "Red Book of Khabarovsk region" during a rally supporting Khabarovsk region's governor Sergei Furgal in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Aug. (more...)
World Health Organization urges mothers to breastfeed even if infected with COVID-19
- August 03, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a public health emergency of global concern (PHEIC), and long-term response efforts are needed given an anticipated lengthy duration of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. "Many scientific questions have been resolved; many remain to be answered". Latin America and the Caribbean passed another milestone yesterday as fatalities in the region climbed to more than 200,000, with Brazil and Mexico accounting for almost ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a public health emergency of global concern (PHEIC), and long-term response efforts are needed given an anticipated lengthy duration of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. "Many scientific questions have been resolved; many remain to be answered". Latin America and the Caribbean passed another milestone yesterday as fatalities in the region climbed to more than 200,000, with Brazil and Mexico accounting for almost ... (more...)
Trump criticizes Birx for the first time after she issues coronavirus warnings
- August 03, 2020
As of Sunday, there are more than 4.6 million reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States, and at least 154,449 Americans have died of the virus, according to the Johns Hopkins University coronavirus database. Birx attributed the increased presence of the virus to "super spreading events" and said each stat needs a "dramatically tailored" approach to curbing the spread of the virus including implementing a "set of recommendations based on what we are seeing at the community level, what ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
As of Sunday, there are more than 4.6 million reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States, and at least 154,449 Americans have died of the virus, according to the Johns Hopkins University coronavirus database. Birx attributed the increased presence of the virus to "super spreading events" and said each stat needs a "dramatically tailored" approach to curbing the spread of the virus including implementing a "set of recommendations based on what we are seeing at the community level, what ... (more...)
Philippines to re-introduce stricter COVID-19 restrictions
- August 03, 2020
In the largest call yet from medical experts to contain the virus, 80 groups representing 80,000 doctors and a million nurses, warned of a collapse of the healthcare system from soaring infections of the new coronavirus without tighter controls in the capital and nearby provinces. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
In the largest call yet from medical experts to contain the virus, 80 groups representing 80,000 doctors and a million nurses, warned of a collapse of the healthcare system from soaring infections of the new coronavirus without tighter controls in the capital and nearby provinces. (more...)
33 crew test positive for virus on Norwegian cruise ship
- August 03, 2020
Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway's western coast. Norwegian company Hurtigruten made the decision after 36 crew members and several guests tested positive for COVID-19 in the outbreak on board the expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway's western coast. Norwegian company Hurtigruten made the decision after 36 crew members and several guests tested positive for COVID-19 in the outbreak on board the expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen. (more...)
ISIS attack on Afghan prison rages on, at least 29 killed
- August 03, 2020
The assault began on Sunday evening with a vehicle bomb detonated at the entrance to the prison, and there were numerous other blasts heard as the ISIS gunmen opened fire on security guards. The raid came a day after the country's intelligence agency announced the killing of a top IS commander near Jalalabad . The extremists have also battled the Taliban in the country, whom the USA overthrew following the 2001 American-led invasion after the September 11 attacks. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The assault began on Sunday evening with a vehicle bomb detonated at the entrance to the prison, and there were numerous other blasts heard as the ISIS gunmen opened fire on security guards. The raid came a day after the country's intelligence agency announced the killing of a top IS commander near Jalalabad . The extremists have also battled the Taliban in the country, whom the USA overthrew following the 2001 American-led invasion after the September 11 attacks. (more...)
Florida Sets COVID-19 Death Record
- August 03, 2020
Florida's largest single-day for new cases occurred July 12 at 15,300. That compares with average daily reported deaths of more than 760 per day for NY in mid-April. The state also recorded over 3,400 deaths in July compared with about 1,000 the prior month. 635 cases (7% of all cases) and 103 deaths were among residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Manatee. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Florida's largest single-day for new cases occurred July 12 at 15,300. That compares with average daily reported deaths of more than 760 per day for NY in mid-April. The state also recorded over 3,400 deaths in July compared with about 1,000 the prior month. 635 cases (7% of all cases) and 103 deaths were among residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Manatee. (more...)
Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, but more research needed
- August 03, 2020
Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine is already underway in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. SII Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla stated that the trials on COVID-19 future vaccine have shown promising results and we are extremely happy about it. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine is already underway in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. SII Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla stated that the trials on COVID-19 future vaccine have shown promising results and we are extremely happy about it. (more...)
Tory chief whip 'was told about MP's behaviour'
- August 03, 2020
An MP and former minister from Britain's ruling Conservative Party has been arrested after a parliamentary aide accused him of rape, sexual assault and coercive control, according to reports Saturday. The decision not to remove the whip - which effectively expels members from the party - has been criticised by Labour's Jess Phillips, who said the decision was "shocking" and sent a "terrible message from Westminster". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
An MP and former minister from Britain's ruling Conservative Party has been arrested after a parliamentary aide accused him of rape, sexual assault and coercive control, according to reports Saturday. The decision not to remove the whip - which effectively expels members from the party - has been criticised by Labour's Jess Phillips, who said the decision was "shocking" and sent a "terrible message from Westminster". (more...)
United States ends search for 7 missing Marines and sailor, says presumed dead
- August 03, 2020
As of Sunday, the incident was still under investigation and the names of the Marines and the Sailor would be released 24-hours after their families were notified, officials said . "But the first step is to conduct a search and rescue, and take care of families". Berger said he suspended all AAV water operations until the cause is determined. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
As of Sunday, the incident was still under investigation and the names of the Marines and the Sailor would be released 24-hours after their families were notified, officials said . "But the first step is to conduct a search and rescue, and take care of families". Berger said he suspended all AAV water operations until the cause is determined. (more...)
Fauci Doubts Russia Has Proven Its Coronavirus Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
- August 03, 2020
Barouch, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC. "I do not believe that there will be vaccines, so far ahead of us, that we will have to depend on other countries to get us vaccines", he added. Moderna was the first off-the-block to start human trials on its Covid-19 vaccine candidate in mid-March. Commenting on the ongoing efforts of finding a vaccine against Covid-19, Dr. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Barouch, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at BIDMC. "I do not believe that there will be vaccines, so far ahead of us, that we will have to depend on other countries to get us vaccines", he added. Moderna was the first off-the-block to start human trials on its Covid-19 vaccine candidate in mid-March. Commenting on the ongoing efforts of finding a vaccine against Covid-19, Dr. (more...)
Microsoft release official statement on TikTok purchase, says it's committed to deal
- August 03, 2020
He said TikTok and other Chinese software companies operating in the U.S., such as WeChat, feed personal data on American citizens directly to the Chinese Communist Party. The company set a September 15 deadline for the deal, and said it "may invite other American investors to participate on a minority basis in this purchase". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
He said TikTok and other Chinese software companies operating in the U.S., such as WeChat, feed personal data on American citizens directly to the Chinese Communist Party. The company set a September 15 deadline for the deal, and said it "may invite other American investors to participate on a minority basis in this purchase". (more...)
Case of Islamic State recruit's United Kingdom citizenship goes to Supreme Court By
- August 03, 2020
They ruled "fairness and justice" outweighed any national security concerns, which "could be addressed and managed if she returns". The interior ministry successfully appealed a lower court ruling this month which would have allowed Shamima Begum, 20, to return to Britain to pursue her appeal. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
They ruled "fairness and justice" outweighed any national security concerns, which "could be addressed and managed if she returns". The interior ministry successfully appealed a lower court ruling this month which would have allowed Shamima Begum, 20, to return to Britain to pursue her appeal. (more...)
Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on
- August 03, 2020
Nevertheless, the report said there was a 13 per cent drop in the number of civilians killed and wounded in violence across the country in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year. The Taliban's political spokesman, Suhail Shaheen, said: "We have a ceasefire and are not involved in any of these attacks anywhere in the country". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Nevertheless, the report said there was a 13 per cent drop in the number of civilians killed and wounded in violence across the country in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year. The Taliban's political spokesman, Suhail Shaheen, said: "We have a ceasefire and are not involved in any of these attacks anywhere in the country". (more...)
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.7 million
- August 03, 2020
Of these, at least 10,156,500 are now considered recovered. Millions of COVID-19 tests able to detect the virus within 90 minutes will be rolled out in the United Kingdom to boost capacity in the coming months, the country's health minister has announced, while cases nationwide surpassed 306,000, with more than 46,000 deaths. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Of these, at least 10,156,500 are now considered recovered. Millions of COVID-19 tests able to detect the virus within 90 minutes will be rolled out in the United Kingdom to boost capacity in the coming months, the country's health minister has announced, while cases nationwide surpassed 306,000, with more than 46,000 deaths. (more...)
U.S. coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread', say White House experts
- August 03, 2020
Dr Birx told CNN's State of the Union she respected Ms Pelosi , and thought the criticism was triggered by a New York Times article which suggested she was too ready to embrace overly optimistic assessments about the pandemic. Dr Birx responded that she always based her decisions on scientific data. "I will stake my 40-year career on those fundamental principles of using data to implement better programmes and save lives". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Dr Birx told CNN's State of the Union she respected Ms Pelosi , and thought the criticism was triggered by a New York Times article which suggested she was too ready to embrace overly optimistic assessments about the pandemic. Dr Birx responded that she always based her decisions on scientific data. "I will stake my 40-year career on those fundamental principles of using data to implement better programmes and save lives". (more...)
India death toll from tainted alcohol rises to 98
- August 03, 2020
Officials say at least 86 people have died this week after drinking illegally-made alcohol in the northern Indian state of Punjab. Deaths from illegally brewed alcohol are common in India, where the poor can not afford licensed brands from government-run shops. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Officials say at least 86 people have died this week after drinking illegally-made alcohol in the northern Indian state of Punjab. Deaths from illegally brewed alcohol are common in India, where the poor can not afford licensed brands from government-run shops. (more...)
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination In Russia Planned For October: Health Minister
- August 03, 2020
Fauci, who was asked during a Congressional hearing whether the United States could make use of Chinese or Russian vaccines if they arrived first, indicated that was unlikely. "It's a Sputnik moment", he said. Russian Federation reportedly has two candidate vaccines being considered for approval: Vektor's and another developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute in cooperation with the Defense Ministry. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Fauci, who was asked during a Congressional hearing whether the United States could make use of Chinese or Russian vaccines if they arrived first, indicated that was unlikely. "It's a Sputnik moment", he said. Russian Federation reportedly has two candidate vaccines being considered for approval: Vektor's and another developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute in cooperation with the Defense Ministry. (more...)
It's Raining Cocaine: Plane Overloaded With Drugs Crashes in Papua New Guinea
- August 03, 2020
With the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary conducting ongoing investigation throughout the week, by late Friday, the national police force found 28 bags containing more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine alleged to be linked to the flight, Australian Federal Police said in the statement . (more...)
- August 03, 2020
With the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary conducting ongoing investigation throughout the week, by late Friday, the national police force found 28 bags containing more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine alleged to be linked to the flight, Australian Federal Police said in the statement . (more...)
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