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Brazil nears 100,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths
- August 09, 2020
A total of 318,638 people have recovered from the disease thus far. The non-governmental group Rio de Paz placed crosses and a thousand red balloons on the sand on the famed Copacabana beach on Saturday. President Bolsonaro - who has called Covid-19 a "little flu" and has been criticised at home and overseas for his response to the outbreak - said he recovered from his own infection thanks to the anti-malarial drug. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
A total of 318,638 people have recovered from the disease thus far. The non-governmental group Rio de Paz placed crosses and a thousand red balloons on the sand on the famed Copacabana beach on Saturday. President Bolsonaro - who has called Covid-19 a "little flu" and has been criticised at home and overseas for his response to the outbreak - said he recovered from his own infection thanks to the anti-malarial drug. (more...)
United Kingdom says progress made on Brexit; EU trade deal can be done
- August 09, 2020
British Cabinet Minister Michael Gove is in Belfast today to announce funding for a new digital trade declaration system that is needed because of Brexit. "It is a unique service that will ensure that businesses of all sizes can have import processes dealt with on their behalf, at no cost", Gove said in a statement ahead of the visit. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
British Cabinet Minister Michael Gove is in Belfast today to announce funding for a new digital trade declaration system that is needed because of Brexit. "It is a unique service that will ensure that businesses of all sizes can have import processes dealt with on their behalf, at no cost", Gove said in a statement ahead of the visit. (more...)
Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bomb with ceremony
- August 09, 2020
Commemorations this year will be scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with fewer seats and video messages from dignitaries. "There aren't enough bulldozers to scrape the bodies off the streets", said President Dwight Eisenhower in1957 A years later on, in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed a worldwide treaty devoting the United States to nuclear disarmament that is still in force today. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Commemorations this year will be scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with fewer seats and video messages from dignitaries. "There aren't enough bulldozers to scrape the bodies off the streets", said President Dwight Eisenhower in1957 A years later on, in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed a worldwide treaty devoting the United States to nuclear disarmament that is still in force today. (more...)
Govt sets up committee for coronavirus vaccine distribution
- August 09, 2020
As part of the deal, Serum Institute has set a price ceiling of $3 (around Rs 225) per dose, made available to up to 92 countries included those under Gavi's COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The shot from AstraZeneca is already in the final stage, while Novavax's candidate is expected to go into Phase-3 next month. In the past, SII has had a long history of partnering with GAVI and other pharmaceutical companies for producing to fight meningitis, diarrhoea, pneumonia and measles. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
As part of the deal, Serum Institute has set a price ceiling of $3 (around Rs 225) per dose, made available to up to 92 countries included those under Gavi's COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The shot from AstraZeneca is already in the final stage, while Novavax's candidate is expected to go into Phase-3 next month. In the past, SII has had a long history of partnering with GAVI and other pharmaceutical companies for producing to fight meningitis, diarrhoea, pneumonia and measles. (more...)
Israel amidst severe Covid-19 wave, protests over official reaction
- August 09, 2020
Some held posters that said " Crime Minister " or called him "out of touch", while dressed up as visitors from outer space, in a move aimed at mocking comments by Netanyahu's son, Yair, who caused a public uproar this week when he described the demonstrators as "aliens". (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Some held posters that said " Crime Minister " or called him "out of touch", while dressed up as visitors from outer space, in a move aimed at mocking comments by Netanyahu's son, Yair, who caused a public uproar this week when he described the demonstrators as "aliens". (more...)
U.S. intelligence says Russia, China and Iran will attempt election interference
- August 09, 2020
Asked on Friday by a reporter whether he thought the intelligence was true, and what he would do about it, Trump said: "It could be, it could be very much". On Thursday, the US announced a 10-million-dollar (N3.8 billion) reward for information on foreign interference in the electoral process. Although the public version of the letter was less clear about the potential threat of foreign interference, Politico reported that a classified addendum mentions Johnson's investigation as a ... (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Asked on Friday by a reporter whether he thought the intelligence was true, and what he would do about it, Trump said: "It could be, it could be very much". On Thursday, the US announced a 10-million-dollar (N3.8 billion) reward for information on foreign interference in the electoral process. Although the public version of the letter was less clear about the potential threat of foreign interference, Politico reported that a classified addendum mentions Johnson's investigation as a ... (more...)
'Sophisticated' smuggling tunnel found under U.S.-Mexican border
- August 09, 2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents found a smuggling tunnel along the U.S. -Mexico border on Tuesday that was described as the "most sophisticated tunnel in U.S. It was built in an area that's not conducive to tunnels because of the terrain, and it had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system and extensive reinforcement, federal officials say. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents found a smuggling tunnel along the U.S. -Mexico border on Tuesday that was described as the "most sophisticated tunnel in U.S. It was built in an area that's not conducive to tunnels because of the terrain, and it had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system and extensive reinforcement, federal officials say. (more...)
Chemical linked to Beirut mega-explosion not stored in Taranaki
- August 09, 2020
The chemical worth Rs 1.80 crore was seized from a Tamil Nadu-based importer in 2015, who had allegedly declared it as fertiliser grade although it was an explosive grade, a Customs official said. Dozens of people are missing and up to 250,000 are without habitable homes. "What has occurred in Beirut is an absolute tragedy and is a reminder that we need to be vigilant in all aspects of safety", Roper said. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
The chemical worth Rs 1.80 crore was seized from a Tamil Nadu-based importer in 2015, who had allegedly declared it as fertiliser grade although it was an explosive grade, a Customs official said. Dozens of people are missing and up to 250,000 are without habitable homes. "What has occurred in Beirut is an absolute tragedy and is a reminder that we need to be vigilant in all aspects of safety", Roper said. (more...)
Seven die in fire at Covid-19 hotel facility in India
- August 09, 2020
Fire engines were immediately rushed to the spot. As per the preliminary understanding of the officials, electric short circuit from a cable of a computer in the reception caused the fire. An FIR was lodged against the hospital and hotel managements for negligence. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of the lives in the fire mishap and spoke to Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy over the phone and enquired about the accident. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Fire engines were immediately rushed to the spot. As per the preliminary understanding of the officials, electric short circuit from a cable of a computer in the reception caused the fire. An FIR was lodged against the hospital and hotel managements for negligence. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of the lives in the fire mishap and spoke to Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy over the phone and enquired about the accident. (more...)
China to decide fate of Hong Kong legislature after term expires
- August 09, 2020
The sanctions are aimed at penalizing Beijing for curtailing anti-government demonstrators in Hong Kong. The move accelerates rapidly deteriorating Sino-U.S. The 11 sanctioned officials will have all property in the United States seized and financial assets frozen. Hours before the sanctions were announced, President Trump signed an executive order banning all United States transactions with Chinese-owned companies WeChat and Byte Dance, claiming that they posed a threat to national ... (more...)
- August 09, 2020
The sanctions are aimed at penalizing Beijing for curtailing anti-government demonstrators in Hong Kong. The move accelerates rapidly deteriorating Sino-U.S. The 11 sanctioned officials will have all property in the United States seized and financial assets frozen. Hours before the sanctions were announced, President Trump signed an executive order banning all United States transactions with Chinese-owned companies WeChat and Byte Dance, claiming that they posed a threat to national ... (more...)
Mauritius Declares An Environmental Emergency After Tanker Spills Tons Of Oil
- August 09, 2020
Earlier that day, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth issued a call for global assistance after fuel began leaking from the MV Wakashio , a tanker owned by the Nagashiki Shipping Company, through cracks in its hull. A police inquiry has been opened into possible negligence, the government said. Happy Khambule, Greenpeace Africa senior climate and energy campaign manager has pointed out that marine life living in the affected regions may risk drowning in the thick oil, reports CNN . (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Earlier that day, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth issued a call for global assistance after fuel began leaking from the MV Wakashio , a tanker owned by the Nagashiki Shipping Company, through cracks in its hull. A police inquiry has been opened into possible negligence, the government said. Happy Khambule, Greenpeace Africa senior climate and energy campaign manager has pointed out that marine life living in the affected regions may risk drowning in the thick oil, reports CNN . (more...)
India records biggest single-day spike of 64,399 covid-19 cases
- August 09, 2020
With a population of around 40 million, the country's most populous state saw its deaths from COVID-19 rise by 142 to reach 10,011 over the past 24 hours, the department said in its daily report. The total number of case in the state are now at 2,17,040 including 85,486 active cases, 1,29,615 recovered cases and 1,939 deaths. On Thursday, India crossed the 20 lakh mark in the case of corona patients. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
With a population of around 40 million, the country's most populous state saw its deaths from COVID-19 rise by 142 to reach 10,011 over the past 24 hours, the department said in its daily report. The total number of case in the state are now at 2,17,040 including 85,486 active cases, 1,29,615 recovered cases and 1,939 deaths. On Thursday, India crossed the 20 lakh mark in the case of corona patients. (more...)
Drugs charges: China sentences another Canadian to death
- August 09, 2020
Of the other five, all Chinese nationals, one was sentenced to death while the rest were given jail sentences ranging from seven years to life. This announcement came a day after a court in Guangzhou sentenced another Canadian Xu Weihong to death for making drugs. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Of the other five, all Chinese nationals, one was sentenced to death while the rest were given jail sentences ranging from seven years to life. This announcement came a day after a court in Guangzhou sentenced another Canadian Xu Weihong to death for making drugs. (more...)
2-Year-Old Australian Among At least 150 Killed in Beirut Explosion
- August 09, 2020
Thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the political ruling class after the huge explosions that rocked Beirut's port on Tuesday, al-Jadeed local TV channel reported. Are you here to shoot us? US President Donald Trump said he would join other leaders in a conference call Sunday to discuss coordinating global aid. Rescuers assist demonstrators during a protest, following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut , Lebanon August 8, 2020. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the political ruling class after the huge explosions that rocked Beirut's port on Tuesday, al-Jadeed local TV channel reported. Are you here to shoot us? US President Donald Trump said he would join other leaders in a conference call Sunday to discuss coordinating global aid. Rescuers assist demonstrators during a protest, following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut , Lebanon August 8, 2020. (more...)
Mauritius declares environmental emergency over oil spill
- August 09, 2020
Wakashio was found to have run aground on a coral reef off Mauritius on the night of July 25 local time, according to the Mauritius government. "When biodiversity is in peril, there is urgency to act", French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Saturday. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Wakashio was found to have run aground on a coral reef off Mauritius on the night of July 25 local time, according to the Mauritius government. "When biodiversity is in peril, there is urgency to act", French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Saturday. (more...)
Facebook Finally Deletes a Trump Post Over Coronavirus Misinformation
- August 09, 2020
However, one worrying aspect revealed by Facebook's head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, is that it did not appear as if this foreign troll campaign was financially motivated. President Trump will require insurance companies to cover all patients with preexisting conditions, he said during a press briefing on Friday. Facebook has finally done the least it could do, for the first time ever deleting a post by Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the novel coronavirus. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
However, one worrying aspect revealed by Facebook's head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, is that it did not appear as if this foreign troll campaign was financially motivated. President Trump will require insurance companies to cover all patients with preexisting conditions, he said during a press briefing on Friday. Facebook has finally done the least it could do, for the first time ever deleting a post by Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the novel coronavirus. (more...)
Serum Institute To Partner With Gates Foundation To Make COVID-19 Vaccine
- August 08, 2020
The institute has entered into a new partnership with worldwide vaccine alliance Gavi and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate manufacturing and delivery of up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for India as well as other low and middle-income countries (LMICs). (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The institute has entered into a new partnership with worldwide vaccine alliance Gavi and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate manufacturing and delivery of up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for India as well as other low and middle-income countries (LMICs). (more...)
Fauci: Chances of CCP Virus Vaccine Being Highly Effective Are ‘Not Great’
- August 08, 2020
Anthony Fauci , the Top Infectious Disease Official, said Drugmakers is likely to have tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the early part of next year, he said in a Reuters interview on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the country's infectious diseases chief, Anthony Fauci , told Reuters political pressure will not determine when a coronavirus vaccine is approved. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Anthony Fauci , the Top Infectious Disease Official, said Drugmakers is likely to have tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the early part of next year, he said in a Reuters interview on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the country's infectious diseases chief, Anthony Fauci , told Reuters political pressure will not determine when a coronavirus vaccine is approved. (more...)
Donald Trump Defends Supporters Attending Press Conference as ‘Peaceful Protest’
- August 08, 2020
Some carried wine glasses - few wore masks. Masks were also handed out shortly before Trump arrived. That sparked laughs and cheers among the club members. Russia, he said, was the only country actively involved so far in trying to influence the 2020 USA elections. "We are very gratified that Judge Saunders, recognizing the clear holding of the Supreme Court in Vance, has rejected President Trump's assertion of absolute immunity and has denied his motion to stay E. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Some carried wine glasses - few wore masks. Masks were also handed out shortly before Trump arrived. That sparked laughs and cheers among the club members. Russia, he said, was the only country actively involved so far in trying to influence the 2020 USA elections. "We are very gratified that Judge Saunders, recognizing the clear holding of the Supreme Court in Vance, has rejected President Trump's assertion of absolute immunity and has denied his motion to stay E. (more...)
Jerry Falwell Jr. will take a leave of absence from Liberty University
- August 08, 2020
That committee of eight people includes Falwell , according to the school's website. The university says the decision follows a request by the university's Board of Trustees Executive Committee. Mark DeMoss, a public affairs executive with deep ties in the US evangelical community, resigned his board seat at Liberty in 2016 after clashing with Falwell Jr. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
That committee of eight people includes Falwell , according to the school's website. The university says the decision follows a request by the university's Board of Trustees Executive Committee. Mark DeMoss, a public affairs executive with deep ties in the US evangelical community, resigned his board seat at Liberty in 2016 after clashing with Falwell Jr. (more...)
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