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France sends jets and ships to tense east Mediterranean
- August 15, 2020
The French President in turn showed his support for Greece by tweeting in Greek. Tensions in the Mediterranean have escalated over recent weeks after Greece placed its military forces on high alert following Turkey's exploration. France will increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday. "The path to a solution in the eastern Mediterranean is via dialogue and negotiation". (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The French President in turn showed his support for Greece by tweeting in Greek. Tensions in the Mediterranean have escalated over recent weeks after Greece placed its military forces on high alert following Turkey's exploration. France will increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday. "The path to a solution in the eastern Mediterranean is via dialogue and negotiation". (more...)
Spanish region to curb virus spread
- August 15, 2020
The archipelago is a tourism hotspot off northwest Africa. The northern region of Galicia has become the first to make such a move, and Metro reports that regions including the Canary Islands, Madrid, and Andalusia are looking to follow suit. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The archipelago is a tourism hotspot off northwest Africa. The northern region of Galicia has become the first to make such a move, and Metro reports that regions including the Canary Islands, Madrid, and Andalusia are looking to follow suit. (more...)
Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as running mate
- August 15, 2020
Biden noted that as California's attorney general, Harris had worked closely with his late son, Beau. While several deadlines laid out by Biden on his vice presidential announcement have come and gone, Biden has consistently committed to having a decision before the convention, which is slated to be an nearly entirely virtual event held from August 17 to August 20. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Biden noted that as California's attorney general, Harris had worked closely with his late son, Beau. While several deadlines laid out by Biden on his vice presidential announcement have come and gone, Biden has consistently committed to having a decision before the convention, which is slated to be an nearly entirely virtual event held from August 17 to August 20. (more...)
United Kingdom to observe two-minute silence to commemorate 75th anniversary of VJ Day
- August 15, 2020
But four senior members of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet did go to Yasukuni this morning, and Abe himself sent a ritual offering. Fourteen leaders who were later convicted by the Allies as war criminals are commemorated at the shrine, which both China and South Korea view as a symbol of Japan's military aggression during the war. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
But four senior members of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet did go to Yasukuni this morning, and Abe himself sent a ritual offering. Fourteen leaders who were later convicted by the Allies as war criminals are commemorated at the shrine, which both China and South Korea view as a symbol of Japan's military aggression during the war. (more...)
Iran Condemns Israel-UAE Deal as 'Strategic Stupidity'
- August 15, 2020
It emphasised that "Pakistan's approach will be guided by our evaluation of how Palestinians' rights and aspirations are upheld and how regional peace, security and stability are preserved" following the signing of the agreement. UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash said on Thursday any further Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory would have ended hopes for peace in the region. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
It emphasised that "Pakistan's approach will be guided by our evaluation of how Palestinians' rights and aspirations are upheld and how regional peace, security and stability are preserved" following the signing of the agreement. UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash said on Thursday any further Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory would have ended hopes for peace in the region. (more...)
Travellers face paying hundreds of pounds to return from France on Friday
- August 15, 2020
France is one of the top holiday destinations for Britons, of whom there were an estimated 160,000 in the country at the time the quarantine was announced, according to the British government. "We can't be remotely complacent about our own situation". "We make them based on the data we get in front of us and we received data from the French government yesterday evening and it's very clear from the analysis that we had to act and act quickly. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
France is one of the top holiday destinations for Britons, of whom there were an estimated 160,000 in the country at the time the quarantine was announced, according to the British government. "We can't be remotely complacent about our own situation". "We make them based on the data we get in front of us and we received data from the French government yesterday evening and it's very clear from the analysis that we had to act and act quickly. (more...)
Afghan government releases 80 of final 400 Taliban prisoners
- August 15, 2020
Last weekend, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a traditional council meeting known as a loya jirga to get a consensus on the release of a final 400 Taliban he said were accused of serious crimes, saying that he could not unilaterally decide to release them. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Last weekend, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held a traditional council meeting known as a loya jirga to get a consensus on the release of a final 400 Taliban he said were accused of serious crimes, saying that he could not unilaterally decide to release them. (more...)
Georgia school district closes second high school as coronavirus quarantines grow
- August 15, 2020
The district's new plan will include a hybrid model of in-person and virtual learning in an effort to mitigate the crowding and congestion issues at the school, which has more than 2,000 students. As of Wednesday, at least 35 cases had been... School districts with higher students enrollment and with only one high school were unable to bring any portion of their student population back to school five days per week. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The district's new plan will include a hybrid model of in-person and virtual learning in an effort to mitigate the crowding and congestion issues at the school, which has more than 2,000 students. As of Wednesday, at least 35 cases had been... School districts with higher students enrollment and with only one high school were unable to bring any portion of their student population back to school five days per week. (more...)
EU ministers in urgent talks as Turkey and Greece face off
- August 15, 2020
Turkish exploration and drilling for gas and oil off the coasts of Greece and Cyprus often lead to protests from the EU. Turkey's decision to send a scientific vessel accompanied by a small navy fleet into the volatile region on Monday prompted Greece to dispatch in its own military assets to observe what was going on. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Turkish exploration and drilling for gas and oil off the coasts of Greece and Cyprus often lead to protests from the EU. Turkey's decision to send a scientific vessel accompanied by a small navy fleet into the volatile region on Monday prompted Greece to dispatch in its own military assets to observe what was going on. (more...)
United Kingdom slashes official COVID-19 death toll by more than 5,000
- August 15, 2020
This will provide accurate data on the immediate impact of recent epidemic activity, PHE said. Under the new system, the United Kingdom government and the devolved administrations have agreed to publish the number of deaths that occurred within 28 days of a positive lab-confirmed Covid test result on a daily basis. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
This will provide accurate data on the immediate impact of recent epidemic activity, PHE said. Under the new system, the United Kingdom government and the devolved administrations have agreed to publish the number of deaths that occurred within 28 days of a positive lab-confirmed Covid test result on a daily basis. (more...)
Congressional watchdog finds acting DHS chief Wolf, senior aide not legally qualified
- August 15, 2020
The Government Accountability Office says that the acting leaders of the Department of Homeland Security , who have been serving in their roles without Senate confirmation , were not appointed through a valid process. The U.S. Attorney for OR has referred the matter to the DHS Inspector General for investigation. Other official actions Mr. Wolf and Mr. Cuccinelli took part in, and which now could be legally in jeopardy, include issuing waivers to speed construction of the border wall and ... (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The Government Accountability Office says that the acting leaders of the Department of Homeland Security , who have been serving in their roles without Senate confirmation , were not appointed through a valid process. The U.S. Attorney for OR has referred the matter to the DHS Inspector General for investigation. Other official actions Mr. Wolf and Mr. Cuccinelli took part in, and which now could be legally in jeopardy, include issuing waivers to speed construction of the border wall and ... (more...)
Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review
- August 15, 2020
His lawyer, Justin Shur , told The Associated Press news agency that Clinesmith intends to plead guilty to the single false statement count and that he regrets his actions. The charging document largely mirrors the allegations from the watchdog report. " Kevin deeply regrets having altered the email ", Shur said. " It was never his intent to mislead the court or his colleagues , as he believed the information he relayed was accurate , but Kevin understands what he did was wrong and ... (more...)
- August 15, 2020
His lawyer, Justin Shur , told The Associated Press news agency that Clinesmith intends to plead guilty to the single false statement count and that he regrets his actions. The charging document largely mirrors the allegations from the watchdog report. " Kevin deeply regrets having altered the email ", Shur said. " It was never his intent to mislead the court or his colleagues , as he believed the information he relayed was accurate , but Kevin understands what he did was wrong and ... (more...)
USA says Yale discriminates against Asian Americans, Whites
- August 15, 2020
Title VI of the 1965 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs that receive federal financial assistance. When the DOJ started its investigation in September 2018, Yale President Peter Salovey issued an open letter to the Yale community, where he stated that "Yale does not discriminate in admissions against Asian Americans or any other racial or ethnic group". (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Title VI of the 1965 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs that receive federal financial assistance. When the DOJ started its investigation in September 2018, Yale President Peter Salovey issued an open letter to the Yale community, where he stated that "Yale does not discriminate in admissions against Asian Americans or any other racial or ethnic group". (more...)
Bedford County School Board pushes back school start, requires masks for students
- August 14, 2020
Wednesday will be a virtual day for all students to allow for cleaning of the schools, McInroy said. About 84,000 students in the county have reported a need for new devices and 19,000 reported needing internet access, according to Superintendent Jesus Jara. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Wednesday will be a virtual day for all students to allow for cleaning of the schools, McInroy said. About 84,000 students in the county have reported a need for new devices and 19,000 reported needing internet access, according to Superintendent Jesus Jara. (more...)
United Kingdom signs deals with J&J, Novavax for COVID-19 vaccine supplies
- August 14, 2020
This week, Russian Federation approved a vaccine even before it started the last phase of clinical trials. Sinopharm's chairman told state media last month that a potential vaccine could be ready by the end of this year with Phase 3 testing expected to be completed in about three months. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
This week, Russian Federation approved a vaccine even before it started the last phase of clinical trials. Sinopharm's chairman told state media last month that a potential vaccine could be ready by the end of this year with Phase 3 testing expected to be completed in about three months. (more...)
Canada border closure extended again until at least September 21
- August 14, 2020
Another month, another extension of the closure of the U.S. The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to so-called "discretionary" travel like vacations and shopping trips since the pandemic took hold of the continent in mid-March. The Pigeon River border crossing into Canada. A US official briefed on the matter said the measures could last several more months depending on the progression of the coronavirus, which has killed more than 165,000 Americans. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Another month, another extension of the closure of the U.S. The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to so-called "discretionary" travel like vacations and shopping trips since the pandemic took hold of the continent in mid-March. The Pigeon River border crossing into Canada. A US official briefed on the matter said the measures could last several more months depending on the progression of the coronavirus, which has killed more than 165,000 Americans. (more...)
United States calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints
- August 14, 2020
May 30, 2020. The US Department of Energy on Wednesday released a proposal to roll back water efficiency standards for showerheads , just days after President Donald Trump had publicly aired his water flow grievances, including an inability to wash his "beautiful hair properly". (more...)
- August 14, 2020
May 30, 2020. The US Department of Energy on Wednesday released a proposal to roll back water efficiency standards for showerheads , just days after President Donald Trump had publicly aired his water flow grievances, including an inability to wash his "beautiful hair properly". (more...)
Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China
- August 14, 2020
Pompeo arrived yesterday, and joined Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek in Plzen to visit the Patton Museum and a memorial to the liberation of the city by U.S. "The signing of a political declaration on 5G security between Slovenian Foreign Minister Logar and U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo does not follow Slovenia's interests". (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Pompeo arrived yesterday, and joined Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek in Plzen to visit the Patton Museum and a memorial to the liberation of the city by U.S. "The signing of a political declaration on 5G security between Slovenian Foreign Minister Logar and U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo does not follow Slovenia's interests". (more...)
Iran arms embargo vote begins at UN Security Council
- August 14, 2020
Pompeo rejected the notion that the vote on the United Nations arms embargo on conventional weapons is a proxy vote for the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Pompeo said the United States would employ "everything we can within our diplomatic tool kit" to stop Iran from buying weapons that the United States has said could be deployed against Israel and other USA allies in the Middle East and Europe. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Pompeo rejected the notion that the vote on the United Nations arms embargo on conventional weapons is a proxy vote for the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Pompeo said the United States would employ "everything we can within our diplomatic tool kit" to stop Iran from buying weapons that the United States has said could be deployed against Israel and other USA allies in the Middle East and Europe. (more...)
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai released on bail
- August 14, 2020
After being released on Wednesday on early bail, and was greeted by He was released on bail early on Wednesday, and received by a mass of supporters chanting "fight till the end". On at typical day, he sells about 100 copies. "I was so touched". This has reaffirmed that whatever I've done wrong in the past, what I'm doing now is right. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
After being released on Wednesday on early bail, and was greeted by He was released on bail early on Wednesday, and received by a mass of supporters chanting "fight till the end". On at typical day, he sells about 100 copies. "I was so touched". This has reaffirmed that whatever I've done wrong in the past, what I'm doing now is right. (more...)
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