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New Zealand COVID Clusters Forming Rapidly
- August 16, 2020
NZ Primer Minister Jacinda Ardern subsequently declared the city could be locked down to three times, but might be extended. The lockdown will last an additoinal 12 days following the first new infection in just over 100 days. As a result, the COVID-19 norms were quite relaxed in the country, with spectators allowed at sports and cultural events. "We have kept it out for 102 days, longer than any other country", she said. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
NZ Primer Minister Jacinda Ardern subsequently declared the city could be locked down to three times, but might be extended. The lockdown will last an additoinal 12 days following the first new infection in just over 100 days. As a result, the COVID-19 norms were quite relaxed in the country, with spectators allowed at sports and cultural events. "We have kept it out for 102 days, longer than any other country", she said. (more...)
US seizes Iranian fuel
- August 16, 2020
The four tankers that initially carried the cargoes were the Liberia-flagged Bella , Bering , Pandi and Luna . However, the impact to oil prices may be limited from what it once might have been given lower fuel consumption in the face of pandemic-driven lockdowns and America's decreased dependence on foreign oil. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The four tankers that initially carried the cargoes were the Liberia-flagged Bella , Bering , Pandi and Luna . However, the impact to oil prices may be limited from what it once might have been given lower fuel consumption in the face of pandemic-driven lockdowns and America's decreased dependence on foreign oil. (more...)
Still Unknown: Where Did New Zealand Outbreak Originate?
- August 16, 2020
The New Zealand leader said lockdown measures in Auckland, home to about 1.7 million people, and social distancing measures across the country that were imposed on Wednesday would remain in place for another 12 days. Officials said they thought the chances were low that the virus would spread further there. The only known cases were travelers who quarantined after arriving from overseas. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The New Zealand leader said lockdown measures in Auckland, home to about 1.7 million people, and social distancing measures across the country that were imposed on Wednesday would remain in place for another 12 days. Officials said they thought the chances were low that the virus would spread further there. The only known cases were travelers who quarantined after arriving from overseas. (more...)
Record 8.3 lakh samples tested in a day
- August 16, 2020
In the last 24 hours, 1,007 patients have died and taking the death toll to 48,040 deaths due to the virus in the country. It may be mentioned here that India is the third worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 24 hours to Thursday evening, a record high of 8,30,391 tests were conducted in the country, as it gears up to reach the testing capacity of 10 lakh tests per day. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
In the last 24 hours, 1,007 patients have died and taking the death toll to 48,040 deaths due to the virus in the country. It may be mentioned here that India is the third worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 24 hours to Thursday evening, a record high of 8,30,391 tests were conducted in the country, as it gears up to reach the testing capacity of 10 lakh tests per day. (more...)
Meghan Markle Blames "Toxicity" Of Journalism For Inability To Truly Find Freedom
- August 16, 2020
She also does not believe the "lie" that the couple moved to the U.S. for privacy. The actress was referring to the weeks of turmoil and rising racial tensions following the killing of several black Americans, including George Floyd , by white police officers. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
She also does not believe the "lie" that the couple moved to the U.S. for privacy. The actress was referring to the weeks of turmoil and rising racial tensions following the killing of several black Americans, including George Floyd , by white police officers. (more...)
California Independent System Operator declares Stage 2 electrical emergency
- August 16, 2020
The heat is hitting at an especially vulnerable time for the region with the pandemic forcing people to remain at home. "We have enough power resources to meet demand, barring a regional or state grid emergency, and we have additional crews available to quickly restore power in the event of an outage", SMUD's Chief Energy Delivery Officer Frankie McDermott wrote in a statement. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The heat is hitting at an especially vulnerable time for the region with the pandemic forcing people to remain at home. "We have enough power resources to meet demand, barring a regional or state grid emergency, and we have additional crews available to quickly restore power in the event of an outage", SMUD's Chief Energy Delivery Officer Frankie McDermott wrote in a statement. (more...)
Russia produces first batch of Covid-19 vaccine
- August 15, 2020
Khovaev said that all necessary trials will be conducted. "We don't like risky undertakings.That's why we proposed clinical trials ". Service members, especially those deployed to combat zones, will be considered to be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Khovaev said that all necessary trials will be conducted. "We don't like risky undertakings.That's why we proposed clinical trials ". Service members, especially those deployed to combat zones, will be considered to be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. (more...)
After Dhoni, Suresh Raina also announces retirement
- August 15, 2020
In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Dhoni wrote: "Thanks". Dhoni, who made his worldwide debut in the 2004-05 tour of Bangladesh, last made an appearance in India colours in the semi-final defeat to New Zealand in the 2019 ICC World Cup. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Dhoni wrote: "Thanks". Dhoni, who made his worldwide debut in the 2004-05 tour of Bangladesh, last made an appearance in India colours in the semi-final defeat to New Zealand in the 2019 ICC World Cup. (more...)
China Warns US as Taiwan Mulls Buying US Arms
- August 15, 2020
Hsiao said Taipei was now working with the United States on acquiring a number of hardware capabilities, including cruise missiles that would work in conjunction with Taiwan's indigenous Hsiung Feng missile system to provide better coastal defense . (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Hsiao said Taipei was now working with the United States on acquiring a number of hardware capabilities, including cruise missiles that would work in conjunction with Taiwan's indigenous Hsiung Feng missile system to provide better coastal defense . (more...)
Israel says it foiled hackers targeting defence industry
- August 15, 2020
According to the ministry, the cyber criminals attempted to gain access to Israeli defence databases by creating fake identities. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, the cyber-attacks were identified in real time, and thwarted by the Tech Unit under the Director of Security for Defense Establishment, in the Ministry of Defense as well as the cyber defense systems employed by the defense industries. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
According to the ministry, the cyber criminals attempted to gain access to Israeli defence databases by creating fake identities. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, the cyber-attacks were identified in real time, and thwarted by the Tech Unit under the Director of Security for Defense Establishment, in the Ministry of Defense as well as the cyber defense systems employed by the defense industries. (more...)
Thousands of Buildings Threatened as Lake Fire Rages Uncontained
- August 15, 2020
The blaze, dubbed the Lake Fire , has scorched over 11,000 acres (4,451 hectares) and forced 250 people from their houses since erupting on Wednesday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest. "It's going to be a hot, dry summer", he said. The Red Cross opened local shelters for evacuated residents in Castaic and Palmdale. Highway 14 is closed from Rustic to Gould. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The blaze, dubbed the Lake Fire , has scorched over 11,000 acres (4,451 hectares) and forced 250 people from their houses since erupting on Wednesday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest. "It's going to be a hot, dry summer", he said. The Red Cross opened local shelters for evacuated residents in Castaic and Palmdale. Highway 14 is closed from Rustic to Gould. (more...)
Australia commemorates end of WW2 with message of unity
- August 15, 2020
The district council has raised a flag outside its Grantham offices to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the day when Japan announced its surrender to Allied Forces, bringing an end to the Second World War. "The Far East campaign saw some of the fiercest fighting in some of the harshest conditions of World War Two". Japan brutally occupied many parts of Asia before and during World War II , causing untold suffering and death to hundreds of thousands of innocent victims. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The district council has raised a flag outside its Grantham offices to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the day when Japan announced its surrender to Allied Forces, bringing an end to the Second World War. "The Far East campaign saw some of the fiercest fighting in some of the harshest conditions of World War Two". Japan brutally occupied many parts of Asia before and during World War II , causing untold suffering and death to hundreds of thousands of innocent victims. (more...)
Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests
- August 15, 2020
But Ms Tikhanovskaya insists that where votes were properly counted, she won support ranging from 60% to 70%. Germany's Foreign Minister, meanwhile, said the European Union will impose new sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for cracking down on protests. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
But Ms Tikhanovskaya insists that where votes were properly counted, she won support ranging from 60% to 70%. Germany's Foreign Minister, meanwhile, said the European Union will impose new sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for cracking down on protests. (more...)
Turkey threatens to cut diplomatic ties with UAE over Israel peace deal
- August 15, 2020
Kushner, who has developed a close relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has downplayed the lack of response from Riyadh. "We stand with the Palestinian people". "The two ministers affirmed the positions of their countries in support of the security and sovereignty of Iraq , condemning the Turkish attacks, and the need to immediately stop any Turkish military operations on Iraqi lands", read a press release from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Kushner, who has developed a close relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has downplayed the lack of response from Riyadh. "We stand with the Palestinian people". "The two ministers affirmed the positions of their countries in support of the security and sovereignty of Iraq , condemning the Turkish attacks, and the need to immediately stop any Turkish military operations on Iraqi lands", read a press release from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (more...)
US Postal Service warns of risk of delay for mail-in votes
- August 15, 2020
He said the post office is attempting to retrofit some of the other sorters to handle more mail, but the effort has not been successful yet. But the American Postal Workers Union says with a major election on the way, now is not the time to reduce capacity. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
He said the post office is attempting to retrofit some of the other sorters to handle more mail, but the effort has not been successful yet. But the American Postal Workers Union says with a major election on the way, now is not the time to reduce capacity. (more...)
Bald eagle attacks drone, sends it into Lake Michigan
- August 15, 2020
The drone was being operated by a pilot for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) when the July 21 attack occurred. An environmental quality analyst and drone pilot, Hunter King , was mapping shoreline erosion on Lake Michigan with the device, which was flying at 22 miles per hour, when it began twirling out of control and he spotted an eagle flying away, it said. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The drone was being operated by a pilot for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) when the July 21 attack occurred. An environmental quality analyst and drone pilot, Hunter King , was mapping shoreline erosion on Lake Michigan with the device, which was flying at 22 miles per hour, when it began twirling out of control and he spotted an eagle flying away, it said. (more...)
Trump Condemns Recent Attacks on Press Freedom in Hong Kong
- August 15, 2020
Summarily, the law makes it a crime to participate in "separatism, subversion, terrorism, and foreign collusion". "The most uncertainty is around. the risk of being extradited to China and [being given] a life sentence". Pro-democracy protesters wore yellow ribbons during the 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, while supporters of the Hong Kong government and its masters in Beijing wore blue. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Summarily, the law makes it a crime to participate in "separatism, subversion, terrorism, and foreign collusion". "The most uncertainty is around. the risk of being extradited to China and [being given] a life sentence". Pro-democracy protesters wore yellow ribbons during the 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, while supporters of the Hong Kong government and its masters in Beijing wore blue. (more...)
In Beirut, Iran's Zarif says up to Lebanon to decide future government
- August 15, 2020
Lebanese had been staging angry protests against a political elite blamed for the country's many woes even before the Aug 4. blast, which injured 6,000 people, damaged swathes of the Mediterranean city and left 300,000 homeless. Another source, who asked not to be named, said two French citizens were now confirmed to have been killed in the explosion. He will not question current and former ministers on the ammonium nitrate that was stocked at the port, but they will be interrogated by a ... (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Lebanese had been staging angry protests against a political elite blamed for the country's many woes even before the Aug 4. blast, which injured 6,000 people, damaged swathes of the Mediterranean city and left 300,000 homeless. Another source, who asked not to be named, said two French citizens were now confirmed to have been killed in the explosion. He will not question current and former ministers on the ammonium nitrate that was stocked at the port, but they will be interrogated by a ... (more...)
School date pushed back
- August 15, 2020
The B.C. government says the goal is to use the orientation period to allow students to "get familiar with classrooms that will look different" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Health and safety of teachers, staff and students is leading the work being done by the K-12 education restart steering committee and working groups with membership from all education partners and health experts", the ministry states. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The B.C. government says the goal is to use the orientation period to allow students to "get familiar with classrooms that will look different" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Health and safety of teachers, staff and students is leading the work being done by the K-12 education restart steering committee and working groups with membership from all education partners and health experts", the ministry states. (more...)
Ex-cop's video captures crowd's horror during George Floyd's arrest
- August 15, 2020
In Thao's video, a man wearing a Northside Boxing Club sweatshirt yells at Chauvin to "get off of his. neck, bro" and asks Thao while motioning toward Floyd: "You gonna keep him like that?" Later, a woman who identified herself in the video as an off-duty Minneapolis firefighter, arrived out of uniform and asked officers if they had checked Floyd's pulse. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
In Thao's video, a man wearing a Northside Boxing Club sweatshirt yells at Chauvin to "get off of his. neck, bro" and asks Thao while motioning toward Floyd: "You gonna keep him like that?" Later, a woman who identified herself in the video as an off-duty Minneapolis firefighter, arrived out of uniform and asked officers if they had checked Floyd's pulse. (more...)
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