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Ilhan Omar Soundly Defeats Big-Money Challenger
- August 13, 2020
Omar's victory was celebrated by her progressive allies in Congress and advocacy groups that backed her reelection fight. Omar defeated attorney Antone Melton-Meaux, who had accused her of prioritizing her celebrity over her constituents, and several other challengers, the New York Times said . (more...)
- August 13, 2020
Omar's victory was celebrated by her progressive allies in Congress and advocacy groups that backed her reelection fight. Omar defeated attorney Antone Melton-Meaux, who had accused her of prioritizing her celebrity over her constituents, and several other challengers, the New York Times said . (more...)
Trump inks Moderna deal for 100 mln vaccine doses
- August 13, 2020
Moderna's price per dose comes to about $30.50 per person for a two-dose regimen. Pfizer's price is slightly higher than Moderna's per dose, but Pfizer hasn't received government money for testing its vaccine. Tremendous promise in every single one of them- and we have many of them- and they're years ahead of schedule. The deals are part of the USA government's Operation Warp Speed-a national effort to quickly develop and deliver a safe and effective vaccine and therapeutics to combat the ... (more...)
- August 13, 2020
Moderna's price per dose comes to about $30.50 per person for a two-dose regimen. Pfizer's price is slightly higher than Moderna's per dose, but Pfizer hasn't received government money for testing its vaccine. Tremendous promise in every single one of them- and we have many of them- and they're years ahead of schedule. The deals are part of the USA government's Operation Warp Speed-a national effort to quickly develop and deliver a safe and effective vaccine and therapeutics to combat the ... (more...)
United States ambassador Woody Johnson 'made insensitive comments,' watchdog says
- August 13, 2020
The department's Office of the Inspector General called for further investigation into the allegations against Johnson, a friend and campaign contributor to President Donald Trump. "If I have unintentionally offended anyone in the execution of my duties, I deeply regret that, but I do not accept that I have treated employees with disrespect or discriminated in any way", he said. (more...)
- August 13, 2020
The department's Office of the Inspector General called for further investigation into the allegations against Johnson, a friend and campaign contributor to President Donald Trump. "If I have unintentionally offended anyone in the execution of my duties, I deeply regret that, but I do not accept that I have treated employees with disrespect or discriminated in any way", he said. (more...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Lai released on bail after arrest
- August 13, 2020
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was released on bail early Wednesday morning. More than a day after his arrest under China's newly imposed national security law in Hong Kong, the anti-Beijing figure was released to the cheers of his supporters. (more...)
- August 13, 2020
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was released on bail early Wednesday morning. More than a day after his arrest under China's newly imposed national security law in Hong Kong, the anti-Beijing figure was released to the cheers of his supporters. (more...)
Biden maintains 10-point national lead over Trump
- August 13, 2020
The California senator was widely-expected to be picked by Biden after he pledged to choose a woman as his running mate, something Trump took issue with in a radio interview hours before the announcement. The margin in key battleground states that will decide the election was tighter, with Biden up 4.3 points. Mr Biden served as vice president for eight years under President Barack Obama, the first Black US president. (more...)
- August 13, 2020
The California senator was widely-expected to be picked by Biden after he pledged to choose a woman as his running mate, something Trump took issue with in a radio interview hours before the announcement. The margin in key battleground states that will decide the election was tighter, with Biden up 4.3 points. Mr Biden served as vice president for eight years under President Barack Obama, the first Black US president. (more...)
New Zealand nursing homes undergo lockdown after virus return
- August 12, 2020
Under the tighter Level 3 restrictions, most businesses and schools in Auckland are closed, and bars and restaurants may only offer takeout. "We will make available the test results as soon as we have them, but they are all being treated as probable cases and therefore are in full isolation and full contact tracing has been initiated for those cases". (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Under the tighter Level 3 restrictions, most businesses and schools in Auckland are closed, and bars and restaurants may only offer takeout. "We will make available the test results as soon as we have them, but they are all being treated as probable cases and therefore are in full isolation and full contact tracing has been initiated for those cases". (more...)
U.S. Republican who supports conspiracy theory wins nomination to Congress
- August 12, 2020
Though she finished 19 points ahead of neurosurgeon John Cowan in a June primary, neither crested the 50% mark. Greene ran a victory lap following the final result, celebrating her win despite "the GOP establishment, the media, and the radical left" spending " months and millions of dollars attacking me ." . (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Though she finished 19 points ahead of neurosurgeon John Cowan in a June primary, neither crested the 50% mark. Greene ran a victory lap following the final result, celebrating her win despite "the GOP establishment, the media, and the radical left" spending " months and millions of dollars attacking me ." . (more...)
Beirut Vigil Marks One Week Since Catastrophic Port Explosion
- August 12, 2020
Diab resigned on Monday along with his team of 20 ministers in the face of pressure caused by the explosions in the port of Beirut. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas went round scene of the devastating explosion that has triggered protests and led the government to resign. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Diab resigned on Monday along with his team of 20 ministers in the face of pressure caused by the explosions in the port of Beirut. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas went round scene of the devastating explosion that has triggered protests and led the government to resign. (more...)
Australia records 21 coronavirus deaths on 4th consecutive deadliest day
- August 12, 2020
However, epidemiologists have said that if daily new cases start to drop below 20, the state can start peeling back restrictions. "Whilst numbers have remained stable in New South Wales for the past month, we can't be assured of that moving forward", she told reporters in Sydney. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
However, epidemiologists have said that if daily new cases start to drop below 20, the state can start peeling back restrictions. "Whilst numbers have remained stable in New South Wales for the past month, we can't be assured of that moving forward", she told reporters in Sydney. (more...)
New Zealand probing if virus linked to cool food store
- August 12, 2020
The family had not traveled overseas and is in strict isolation at home, but one woman had traveled while she was symptomatic to tourist spots in Rotorua, on the country's North Island. Those who are unable to manage their booking online and no longer wish to travel "do not need to contact Air New Zealand immediately or prior to their flight's departure". (more...)
- August 12, 2020
The family had not traveled overseas and is in strict isolation at home, but one woman had traveled while she was symptomatic to tourist spots in Rotorua, on the country's North Island. Those who are unable to manage their booking online and no longer wish to travel "do not need to contact Air New Zealand immediately or prior to their flight's departure". (more...)
Coronavirus: Russia calls worldwide concern over vaccine 'groundless'
- August 12, 2020
Officials have said they have plans to start a mass vaccination in October . "I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests", he said at the meeting. In early August, the World Health Organisation (WHO) cautioned any news of vaccines , which had yet to complete the full set of trials to determine efficacy and safety. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Officials have said they have plans to start a mass vaccination in October . "I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests", he said at the meeting. In early August, the World Health Organisation (WHO) cautioned any news of vaccines , which had yet to complete the full set of trials to determine efficacy and safety. (more...)
PGCC calls for extending Iran arms embargo
- August 12, 2020
The new draft states the arms embargo, notwithstanding its October 18 expiration, "shall continue to apply until the Security Council decides otherwise". The ban on selling weapons to Iran is set to be progressively eased from October under the terms of Resolution 2231, which blessed the Iran nuclear deal that world powers agreed in July 2015. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
The new draft states the arms embargo, notwithstanding its October 18 expiration, "shall continue to apply until the Security Council decides otherwise". The ban on selling weapons to Iran is set to be progressively eased from October under the terms of Resolution 2231, which blessed the Iran nuclear deal that world powers agreed in July 2015. (more...)
Multiple serious injuries after passenger train derails in Scotland
- August 12, 2020
Several ambulances, at least one air ambulance and fire engines also rushed to the rail line near Stonehaven, about 100 miles northeast of Edinburgh, where the train had derailed. Officials are describing the crash as a "major incident" with serious injuries. Bowie added that the water had receded and it was unclear if flooding was connected to the derailment. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Several ambulances, at least one air ambulance and fire engines also rushed to the rail line near Stonehaven, about 100 miles northeast of Edinburgh, where the train had derailed. Officials are describing the crash as a "major incident" with serious injuries. Bowie added that the water had receded and it was unclear if flooding was connected to the derailment. (more...)
Two dead in Bangalore violence over anti-Islam Facebook post
- August 12, 2020
He was the relative of MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy. Following the incident, as police rushed to bring the situation under control, hundreds more gathered and marched to DJ Halli police station, setting vehicles outside the police station on fire, and chanting slogans demanding an FIR and immediate arrest of the perpetrator. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
He was the relative of MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy. Following the incident, as police rushed to bring the situation under control, hundreds more gathered and marched to DJ Halli police station, setting vehicles outside the police station on fire, and chanting slogans demanding an FIR and immediate arrest of the perpetrator. (more...)
German minister protests against United States threats over gas pipeline
- August 12, 2020
Senators as "unprecedented". German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday he had expressed " displeasure " to his United States counterpart Mike Pompeo about Washington's threat of sanctions against a German port over a gas pipeline from Russian Federation. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Senators as "unprecedented". German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday he had expressed " displeasure " to his United States counterpart Mike Pompeo about Washington's threat of sanctions against a German port over a gas pipeline from Russian Federation. (more...)
Watchdog report: Pompeo acted properly in Saudi arms sale
- August 12, 2020
A new report released by the State Department Office of Inspector General demonstrates that the Trump administration and Secretary Mike Pompeo's emergency certification in May 2019 to transfer arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was legal under the Arms Export Control Act. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
A new report released by the State Department Office of Inspector General demonstrates that the Trump administration and Secretary Mike Pompeo's emergency certification in May 2019 to transfer arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was legal under the Arms Export Control Act. (more...)
Brazilian state in talks to produce Russian vaccine
- August 12, 2020
Scientists in Germany, France, Spain and the United States have all urged caution. German health minister Jens Spahn said he is sceptical about Russia's claim to have developed the "world's first" coronavirus vaccine . "And they would have developed, I suppose, prototype vaccines for if something similar happened again", he explained. Findings from scientific studies of this vaccine, named " Sputnik V ", are not available. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Scientists in Germany, France, Spain and the United States have all urged caution. German health minister Jens Spahn said he is sceptical about Russia's claim to have developed the "world's first" coronavirus vaccine . "And they would have developed, I suppose, prototype vaccines for if something similar happened again", he explained. Findings from scientific studies of this vaccine, named " Sputnik V ", are not available. (more...)
COVID-19 fatality recorded in M.D. of Greenview area
- August 12, 2020
Brant County Health Unit's Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Elzabeth Urbanke says the death was not related to the current outbreak at Brantford General Hospital. To date, 475 positive cases have been reported in Chaves County out of 12,135 tests performed, according to the New Mexico Department of Health's website. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Brant County Health Unit's Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Elzabeth Urbanke says the death was not related to the current outbreak at Brantford General Hospital. To date, 475 positive cases have been reported in Chaves County out of 12,135 tests performed, according to the New Mexico Department of Health's website. (more...)
U.S. Intelligence Warns China Opposes Trump Reelection, Russia Works Against Biden
- August 12, 2020
According to the New York Times on Monday, people briefed on the selection process for Biden's VP pick said that the four-member committee involved in the vetting process completed its work and disbanded. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Rep. Karen Bass of California and Obama's former national security adviser Susan Rice are reportedly on the shortlist. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
According to the New York Times on Monday, people briefed on the selection process for Biden's VP pick said that the four-member committee involved in the vetting process completed its work and disbanded. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Rep. Karen Bass of California and Obama's former national security adviser Susan Rice are reportedly on the shortlist. (more...)
New Zealand loses coronavirus-free status after more than 100 days
- August 12, 2020
The family visited a number of locations, including eateries on their trip in early August. "The alert level that we are implementing here in New Zealand was not implemented in Victoria until some weeks after their first cases reappeared in the community". (more...)
- August 12, 2020
The family visited a number of locations, including eateries on their trip in early August. "The alert level that we are implementing here in New Zealand was not implemented in Victoria until some weeks after their first cases reappeared in the community". (more...)
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