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Australia reports deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic, new cases steady
- August 17, 2020
It reported its previous one-day high of 21 deaths last week. People shop at the South Melbourne Market on Sunday. The number of fatalities is the heaviest recorded in a single day for the pandemic. Meanwhile, the inquiry into what went wrong in Victoria s hotel quarantine program will start hearing evidence today, with experts, including epidemiologists, expected to appear first. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
It reported its previous one-day high of 21 deaths last week. People shop at the South Melbourne Market on Sunday. The number of fatalities is the heaviest recorded in a single day for the pandemic. Meanwhile, the inquiry into what went wrong in Victoria s hotel quarantine program will start hearing evidence today, with experts, including epidemiologists, expected to appear first. (more...)
Johnson under Tory pressure to U-turn over A-level results algorithm
- August 17, 2020
Mr Johnson is expected to go on holiday to Scotland this week, but Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called on him to take "personal responsibility" in dealing with the situation. Hundreds of thousands of students received results this week that will take them onto the next stage of their lives, with a record number of 18-year-olds securing places at their first-choice university. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Mr Johnson is expected to go on holiday to Scotland this week, but Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called on him to take "personal responsibility" in dealing with the situation. Hundreds of thousands of students received results this week that will take them onto the next stage of their lives, with a record number of 18-year-olds securing places at their first-choice university. (more...)
Pelosi to Call Lawmakers Back to Vote on Postal Service Changes
- August 17, 2020
Earlier in July, the USPS warned state election officials that difficulties could emerge in voting by mail, following sudden changes in delivery policies by DeJoy and financial troubles that the agency has been struggling with, partially exacerbated by the coronavirus-caused crisis. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Earlier in July, the USPS warned state election officials that difficulties could emerge in voting by mail, following sudden changes in delivery policies by DeJoy and financial troubles that the agency has been struggling with, partially exacerbated by the coronavirus-caused crisis. (more...)
Indian firms sought details of trials of Russian COVID-19 vaccine
- August 17, 2020
Putin hailed the development of the vaccine, which has been named Sputnik-V, as a world first. Russian Federation has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for Covid-19, the Interfax news agency quoted the health ministry as saying on Saturday, hours after the ministry reported the start of manufacturing. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Putin hailed the development of the vaccine, which has been named Sputnik-V, as a world first. Russian Federation has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for Covid-19, the Interfax news agency quoted the health ministry as saying on Saturday, hours after the ministry reported the start of manufacturing. (more...)
New Zealand delays election after return of Covid-19
- August 17, 2020
New Zealand has fared far better than most countries during the pandemic but an abrupt resurgence of COVID-19 last week in Auckland prompted Ardern to extend a lockdown for the city's 1.7 million residents until August 26, while social distancing rules are in place in other towns and cities. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
New Zealand has fared far better than most countries during the pandemic but an abrupt resurgence of COVID-19 last week in Auckland prompted Ardern to extend a lockdown for the city's 1.7 million residents until August 26, while social distancing rules are in place in other towns and cities. (more...)
Australia apologises for Ruby Princess coronavirus cruise ship errors
- August 17, 2020
In the scathing 330-page report , eminent barrister Bret Walker SC - who led the inquiry - reserved his harshest criticism for NSW Health while absolving Australian Border Force officials of blame. "Those who tested negative could then have been released, at appropriate times". The report concludes that "neither the ABF nor any ABF officers played any part in the mishap". (more...)
- August 17, 2020
In the scathing 330-page report , eminent barrister Bret Walker SC - who led the inquiry - reserved his harshest criticism for NSW Health while absolving Australian Border Force officials of blame. "Those who tested negative could then have been released, at appropriate times". The report concludes that "neither the ABF nor any ABF officers played any part in the mishap". (more...)
Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe taken to hospital ‘for check-up’
- August 17, 2020
Abe emerged from the Tokyo hospital where he was previously treated for ulcerative colitis more than seven hours after he entered, and left by auto without saying anything, according to TV footage of local media. "If he is not well, I hope he will get rest and recover as soon as possible", Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, told reporters. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Abe emerged from the Tokyo hospital where he was previously treated for ulcerative colitis more than seven hours after he entered, and left by auto without saying anything, according to TV footage of local media. "If he is not well, I hope he will get rest and recover as soon as possible", Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, told reporters. (more...)
Thousands attend anti-government protest in Bangkok, Thailand
- August 17, 2020
Anger among disaffected youth has been bubbling since before the March 2019 elections, which gave General-turned-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha another four years in office. "I would like to invite you to go to the investigating officers responsible for this case", said a man who identified himself as a member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police in the video, citing a court's arrest warrant before at least four other men physically carried Parit into a auto. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Anger among disaffected youth has been bubbling since before the March 2019 elections, which gave General-turned-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha another four years in office. "I would like to invite you to go to the investigating officers responsible for this case", said a man who identified himself as a member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police in the video, citing a court's arrest warrant before at least four other men physically carried Parit into a auto. (more...)
US helicopters attack Syrian army post
- August 17, 2020
An independent war monitoring organization and Syrian state media spoke only of Syrian casualties. Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that a USA patrol was prevented from passing through the Syrian checkpoint. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
An independent war monitoring organization and Syrian state media spoke only of Syrian casualties. Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that a USA patrol was prevented from passing through the Syrian checkpoint. (more...)
California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever
- August 17, 2020
The NWS stated that the preliminary high temperature hit 130 degrees at 3:41 p.m., local time on Sunday. The humidity was 7 percent with gusts up to 6 miles (9.6 km) per hour. Australia's highest official temperature is 50.7C, recorded at Oodnadatta Airport back on January 2, 1960. Oakland, California, on Friday hit 100F for the first time on record in August, while Phoenix tied its highest temperature for the month: 117F. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
The NWS stated that the preliminary high temperature hit 130 degrees at 3:41 p.m., local time on Sunday. The humidity was 7 percent with gusts up to 6 miles (9.6 km) per hour. Australia's highest official temperature is 50.7C, recorded at Oodnadatta Airport back on January 2, 1960. Oakland, California, on Friday hit 100F for the first time on record in August, while Phoenix tied its highest temperature for the month: 117F. (more...)
Lebanese president says Beirut aid should go where needed
- August 17, 2020
Aoun's comments came less than two weeks after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut , sparking anti-government protests and a wave of conspiracy theories pointing the blame at Israel . He said the participation of the FBI in an investigation would serve the same objective. His resignation President Michel Aoun who asked the government to stay on in caretaker capacity until a new one can be formed. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Aoun's comments came less than two weeks after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut , sparking anti-government protests and a wave of conspiracy theories pointing the blame at Israel . He said the participation of the FBI in an investigation would serve the same objective. His resignation President Michel Aoun who asked the government to stay on in caretaker capacity until a new one can be formed. (more...)
Pelosi Calls Back House; Democrats Demand Answers from US Postmaster General
- August 17, 2020
Mrs. Pelosi said House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland Democrat , would soon be announcing this week's legislative schedule. Lawmakers are anxious about the U.S. They also requested additional information about the reason for policy changes that would slow down the mail, noting the potentially harmful effects on voting, as well as possible risky delays in receiving prescription medicines and other essential goods. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Mrs. Pelosi said House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland Democrat , would soon be announcing this week's legislative schedule. Lawmakers are anxious about the U.S. They also requested additional information about the reason for policy changes that would slow down the mail, noting the potentially harmful effects on voting, as well as possible risky delays in receiving prescription medicines and other essential goods. (more...)
Google will no longer respond to data requests from Hong Kong authorities
- August 17, 2020
But now according to Reuters , Google confirmed on Friday it was permanently halting the provision of user data when requested by Hong Kong authorities. Along with Google, Facebook and Twitter had also stopped reviewing data requests from Hong Kong soon after the national security law was enacted. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
But now according to Reuters , Google confirmed on Friday it was permanently halting the provision of user data when requested by Hong Kong authorities. Along with Google, Facebook and Twitter had also stopped reviewing data requests from Hong Kong soon after the national security law was enacted. (more...)
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
- August 17, 2020
As of Sunday, infections tied to the Sarang Jeil Church in northern Seoul have increased to 249, while cases linked to the Woori Jeil Church in Yongin, south of Seoul , increased to 126. However, South Korea is now dealing with a virus resurgence in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan region, home to half of the country's 51 million people. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
As of Sunday, infections tied to the Sarang Jeil Church in northern Seoul have increased to 249, while cases linked to the Woori Jeil Church in Yongin, south of Seoul , increased to 126. However, South Korea is now dealing with a virus resurgence in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan region, home to half of the country's 51 million people. (more...)
Covid-19: Bloomfield on back foot over border tests
- August 17, 2020
Bloomfield has faced pressure to explain why New Zealand's border workforce and staff at managed isolation and quarantine facilities were not being tested as often, or at the scale, as ministers had been led to believe. Five people are hospitalized due to COVID-19, including two in Auckland Hospital and three in Middlemore Hospital, Bloomfield said. However, the high testing volumes were slowing down the processing times, and meant the usual 24-hour timeframe for turnaround was in some ... (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Bloomfield has faced pressure to explain why New Zealand's border workforce and staff at managed isolation and quarantine facilities were not being tested as often, or at the scale, as ministers had been led to believe. Five people are hospitalized due to COVID-19, including two in Auckland Hospital and three in Middlemore Hospital, Bloomfield said. However, the high testing volumes were slowing down the processing times, and meant the usual 24-hour timeframe for turnaround was in some ... (more...)
China confirms its first COVID-19 vaccine patent
- August 17, 2020
The vaccine will be rolled out by the end of this month, with doctors among those set to be administered it on a voluntary basis. Some scientists said they feared Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety. Less than a week after Russia announced a breakthrough in Covid vaccine, Indian ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Varma met the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) chief Kirill Dmitriev and said he hoped for a positive outcome to his offer for cooperation. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
The vaccine will be rolled out by the end of this month, with doctors among those set to be administered it on a voluntary basis. Some scientists said they feared Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety. Less than a week after Russia announced a breakthrough in Covid vaccine, Indian ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Varma met the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) chief Kirill Dmitriev and said he hoped for a positive outcome to his offer for cooperation. (more...)
Belarus opposition candidate calls for election recount, more peaceful protests
- August 17, 2020
The official results gave her 10 percent of the vote, but Tikhanovskaya said the election was rigged and claimed victory, demanding that Lukashenko hand over power. After casting his vote, Lukashenko denied imposing repressive measures as "fake news or far-fetched accusations" and said he did not regard Tikhanouskaya's camp as a threat. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
The official results gave her 10 percent of the vote, but Tikhanovskaya said the election was rigged and claimed victory, demanding that Lukashenko hand over power. After casting his vote, Lukashenko denied imposing repressive measures as "fake news or far-fetched accusations" and said he did not regard Tikhanouskaya's camp as a threat. (more...)
Over 18.6 Lakh COVID-19 Patients Recovered So Far In India
- August 17, 2020
About 18.62 lakh Covid patients in India have recovered so far. "The steady rise in recoveries has ensured that the percentage caseload of the country is reducing", the ministry said. As of August 16, the overall deaths in India increased to 49,980, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Meanwhile, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 21 million mark, while the deaths were nearing 763,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
About 18.62 lakh Covid patients in India have recovered so far. "The steady rise in recoveries has ensured that the percentage caseload of the country is reducing", the ministry said. As of August 16, the overall deaths in India increased to 49,980, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Meanwhile, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 21 million mark, while the deaths were nearing 763,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
Iran welcomes Russia's success in producing COVID-19 vaccine
- August 17, 2020
Russian authorities have said that medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated. "The sooner we start the two-dose study of the Janssen vaccine the sooner we will know whether the vaccine can provide durable, long term protection against COVID-19 infection". (more...)
- August 17, 2020
Russian authorities have said that medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated. "The sooner we start the two-dose study of the Janssen vaccine the sooner we will know whether the vaccine can provide durable, long term protection against COVID-19 infection". (more...)
Trump says he may pardon Snowden
- August 17, 2020
I am not very familiar with the Snowden situation. "Forget Your Feelings About Trump, Say Allies of NSA Whistleblower, "Snowden Pardon Would Be a Major Win.' " They report: "The U.S. I'm going to start looking at it . "No, I get along with him". For his actions, the United States Department of Justice filed charges against Snowden claiming he violated the Espionage Act of 1917. (more...)
- August 17, 2020
I am not very familiar with the Snowden situation. "Forget Your Feelings About Trump, Say Allies of NSA Whistleblower, "Snowden Pardon Would Be a Major Win.' " They report: "The U.S. I'm going to start looking at it . "No, I get along with him". For his actions, the United States Department of Justice filed charges against Snowden claiming he violated the Espionage Act of 1917. (more...)
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