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Trump attacks Goodyear for campaign clothes ban
- August 20, 2020
Unacceptable: Blue Lives Matter , All Lives Matter , MAGA and politically affiliated slogans or material. "Get better tires for far less!" the president tweeted Wednesday morning. "What was clearly targeted was a certain ideology", McEnany said. "This President will never apologize for standing with law enforcement". McEnany said that the president's tweet was to "his supporters" and said he "thinks it's unacceptable". (more...)
- August 20, 2020
Unacceptable: Blue Lives Matter , All Lives Matter , MAGA and politically affiliated slogans or material. "Get better tires for far less!" the president tweeted Wednesday morning. "What was clearly targeted was a certain ideology", McEnany said. "This President will never apologize for standing with law enforcement". McEnany said that the president's tweet was to "his supporters" and said he "thinks it's unacceptable". (more...)
Trump to pardon United States womens suffrage hero Susan B. Anthony
- August 19, 2020
Anthony for Illegal Voting", by Douglas Linder. Many were quick to point out the hypocrisy of Trump praising a woman who fought for voting freedom while he himself is accused of voter suppression, brands those fighting for equality as " terrorists ", and attacks the rights of the LGBT+ community that Susan B Anthony would've been part of. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Anthony for Illegal Voting", by Douglas Linder. Many were quick to point out the hypocrisy of Trump praising a woman who fought for voting freedom while he himself is accused of voter suppression, brands those fighting for equality as " terrorists ", and attacks the rights of the LGBT+ community that Susan B Anthony would've been part of. (more...)
Hong Kong to take up with WTO against so-called USA sanctions
- August 19, 2020
The forum was held by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR government and the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong . This is the latest sign of relations between the two superpowers deteriorating as the treaty was one of three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong . (more...)
- August 19, 2020
The forum was held by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR government and the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong . This is the latest sign of relations between the two superpowers deteriorating as the treaty was one of three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong . (more...)
Africa’s confirmed Covid-19 cases close to 1.12 million
- August 19, 2020
Workplace-associated outbreaks of the new coronavirus accounted for 76 per cent of all outbreaks in Utah, and almost half of those occurred in the manufacturing, construction and wholesale trade sectors. In fact, even before the pandemic hit, Hispanics were more likely to face health and safety risks at work. Past 7 days, Us residents ended up eight instances more very likely than Europeans to die from the coronavirus. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Workplace-associated outbreaks of the new coronavirus accounted for 76 per cent of all outbreaks in Utah, and almost half of those occurred in the manufacturing, construction and wholesale trade sectors. In fact, even before the pandemic hit, Hispanics were more likely to face health and safety risks at work. Past 7 days, Us residents ended up eight instances more very likely than Europeans to die from the coronavirus. (more...)
DNC highlighted 'unlikely friendship' between Biden and McCain
- August 19, 2020
I can handle it", Taylor said. As the DNC wrapped, Ocasio-Cortez voiced her support for Biden on Twitter . To him, they weren't priorities. Trump, in a Tuesday morning tweet , called Taylor a "former disgruntled employee". His comments echo those of Senator Bernie Sanders , who said during his Monday address at the convention that "authoritarianism has taken root" under President Trump, citing the deployment of federal officers against "peaceful protesters" as evidence of the Trump ... (more...)
- August 19, 2020
I can handle it", Taylor said. As the DNC wrapped, Ocasio-Cortez voiced her support for Biden on Twitter . To him, they weren't priorities. Trump, in a Tuesday morning tweet , called Taylor a "former disgruntled employee". His comments echo those of Senator Bernie Sanders , who said during his Monday address at the convention that "authoritarianism has taken root" under President Trump, citing the deployment of federal officers against "peaceful protesters" as evidence of the Trump ... (more...)
10 die as boat capsizes in Keenjhar Lake
- August 19, 2020
Ten of the picnickers drowned while three siblings were rescued by local divers. The boatman, Abdul Jabbar, initially managed to escape from the lake, but was later arrested by the police. According to reports, lifeguards was not available in the ward, which attracts thousands of visitors daily, especially from the neighboring port city of Karachi . (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Ten of the picnickers drowned while three siblings were rescued by local divers. The boatman, Abdul Jabbar, initially managed to escape from the lake, but was later arrested by the police. According to reports, lifeguards was not available in the ward, which attracts thousands of visitors daily, especially from the neighboring port city of Karachi . (more...)
Juan Carlos: Spain Confirms Exiled Former King is in UAE
- August 19, 2020
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos has been in the United Arab Emirates since August 3, a spokesman for the royal household said on Monday, confirming a report by state broadcaster TVE. The once-popular king abdicated in favour of his son Felipe in 2014 after a tax fraud case involving members of the royal family, as well as an ill-judged elephant hunting trip at a time when Spaniards were struggling with a deep recession. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos has been in the United Arab Emirates since August 3, a spokesman for the royal household said on Monday, confirming a report by state broadcaster TVE. The once-popular king abdicated in favour of his son Felipe in 2014 after a tax fraud case involving members of the royal family, as well as an ill-judged elephant hunting trip at a time when Spaniards were struggling with a deep recession. (more...)
US President's Younger Brother Robert Trump Has Died
- August 19, 2020
I think he would be greatly honored. "The president loved his brother very much, and he was able to see him the day before yesterday and his brother was very proud of him", Kushner said . The death of Robert Trump came just a day after White House spokesman Judd Deere announced the president was going to visit him in a NY hospital. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
I think he would be greatly honored. "The president loved his brother very much, and he was able to see him the day before yesterday and his brother was very proud of him", Kushner said . The death of Robert Trump came just a day after White House spokesman Judd Deere announced the president was going to visit him in a NY hospital. (more...)
What to watch on the third night of the Democratic convention
- August 19, 2020
Former President Bill Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday as the candidate who can help the USA economy recover from a coronavirus-induced recession, citing Biden's contributions to Obama-era economic policies following the 2009 financial crisis. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Former President Bill Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday as the candidate who can help the USA economy recover from a coronavirus-induced recession, citing Biden's contributions to Obama-era economic policies following the 2009 financial crisis. (more...)
Italy closes nightclubs and discos
- August 19, 2020
Indoor establishments had already been barred from operating. Italy , the first country to be hit by the coronavirus crisis in Europe, has officially recorded almost 254,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 35,000 deaths since the country's first outbreak was detected in late February. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Indoor establishments had already been barred from operating. Italy , the first country to be hit by the coronavirus crisis in Europe, has officially recorded almost 254,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 35,000 deaths since the country's first outbreak was detected in late February. (more...)
Gaza's only power plant shuts down due to fuel shortage
- August 19, 2020
No human casualties were reported. The airstrikes took place just hours after an Egyptian envoy left the Gaza Strip after attempting to prevent an escalation between Hamas and Israel. The Egyptian delegation was expected to return to Gaza after those talks were concluded, the source added. The demonstrators in Gaza City also voiced support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for his rejection of President Donald Trump's Mideast plan, which the Palestinians say unfairly favours ... (more...)
- August 19, 2020
No human casualties were reported. The airstrikes took place just hours after an Egyptian envoy left the Gaza Strip after attempting to prevent an escalation between Hamas and Israel. The Egyptian delegation was expected to return to Gaza after those talks were concluded, the source added. The demonstrators in Gaza City also voiced support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for his rejection of President Donald Trump's Mideast plan, which the Palestinians say unfairly favours ... (more...)
Berlin motorway accidents 'could have been terrorism', say prosecutors
- August 19, 2020
A 30-year-old Iraqi man detained after a series of crashes on a Berlin highway Tuesday evening is being investigated for what prosecutors have called an Islamist extremist attack . Bild daily wrote he also shouted, "Nobody gets closer, or you will all die". Prosecutors did not reveal the man's identity, as is customary in Germany, but local media identified the suspect as Samrad A. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
A 30-year-old Iraqi man detained after a series of crashes on a Berlin highway Tuesday evening is being investigated for what prosecutors have called an Islamist extremist attack . Bild daily wrote he also shouted, "Nobody gets closer, or you will all die". Prosecutors did not reveal the man's identity, as is customary in Germany, but local media identified the suspect as Samrad A. (more...)
Hong Kong leader says won't take US sanctions against her to heart
- August 19, 2020
Supporters of the law say it will bring stability to the city after protests a year ago, while critics warn it further erodes freedoms guaranteed in the "one country, two system" formula. Mrs Lam said that while she herself could not travel to the USA, her government would continue to promote Hong Kong to United States businesses. Despite the claimed inconveniences, Lam added that she was still honored to implement the national security law for the Beijing central government and that neither ... (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Supporters of the law say it will bring stability to the city after protests a year ago, while critics warn it further erodes freedoms guaranteed in the "one country, two system" formula. Mrs Lam said that while she herself could not travel to the USA, her government would continue to promote Hong Kong to United States businesses. Despite the claimed inconveniences, Lam added that she was still honored to implement the national security law for the Beijing central government and that neither ... (more...)
Melania Trump pushes her husband's hand away
- August 19, 2020
Others were quick to point out, in Palmer's replies, that because it was such a blustery day, the first lady was simply trying to keep an eye on her dress. The lyrics "I was good on own / That's the way it was / That's the way it was" hilariously plays over the visual of Melania repeatedly moving away from Mr Trump, making the clip even funnier than it already is! Rihanna has shared a version of the video with her 2016 hit " Needed Me " playing over the top. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Others were quick to point out, in Palmer's replies, that because it was such a blustery day, the first lady was simply trying to keep an eye on her dress. The lyrics "I was good on own / That's the way it was / That's the way it was" hilariously plays over the visual of Melania repeatedly moving away from Mr Trump, making the clip even funnier than it already is! Rihanna has shared a version of the video with her 2016 hit " Needed Me " playing over the top. (more...)
Swiss town covered with chocolate 'snow'
- August 19, 2020
Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory malfunctioned. If this news has whet chocolate lovers' tastebuds, then you might like this movie news equally as much. Chocolate snow? Seems like a childhood dream come true! For others, it appeared their excitement couldn't be measured in words. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory malfunctioned. If this news has whet chocolate lovers' tastebuds, then you might like this movie news equally as much. Chocolate snow? Seems like a childhood dream come true! For others, it appeared their excitement couldn't be measured in words. (more...)
Thailand hit by the biggest public protests over monarchy in six years
- August 19, 2020
Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa - who is leading calls for monarchical reform, until recently a taboo subject in the country - took the stage during Sunday's protest. As he called for the monarchy to cease interfering in politics, loud cheers broke out among participants. What is driving the grievances? He then served as prime minister in the military regime that succeeded it, and returned as premier after a general election previous year. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa - who is leading calls for monarchical reform, until recently a taboo subject in the country - took the stage during Sunday's protest. As he called for the monarchy to cease interfering in politics, loud cheers broke out among participants. What is driving the grievances? He then served as prime minister in the military regime that succeeded it, and returned as premier after a general election previous year. (more...)
Pakistan to conduct trials of Chinese coronavirus vaccine
- August 19, 2020
In a report in Reuters , Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of RDIF said that Russian Federation had received requests for a billion doses of the vaccine from other countries and that global agreements had been secured to produce 500 million doses annually. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
In a report in Reuters , Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of RDIF said that Russian Federation had received requests for a billion doses of the vaccine from other countries and that global agreements had been secured to produce 500 million doses annually. (more...)
Extreme Heat And Fire Tornadoes Slow Firefighting Efforts In California
- August 19, 2020
The Sacramento Bee reports : "It is the first known issuance of a tornado warning for the climate phenomenon since it burst into California's consciousness during the deadly Carr Fire in 2018 ". The National Weather Service on Sunday extended a red flag fire warning for the entire Bay Area until 11 a.m. Monday morning. According to the Sun , firenados have the ability to uproot trees that are 49 feet (15 meters) and taller. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
The Sacramento Bee reports : "It is the first known issuance of a tornado warning for the climate phenomenon since it burst into California's consciousness during the deadly Carr Fire in 2018 ". The National Weather Service on Sunday extended a red flag fire warning for the entire Bay Area until 11 a.m. Monday morning. According to the Sun , firenados have the ability to uproot trees that are 49 feet (15 meters) and taller. (more...)
Iran paid Taliban for attacks on Americans in Afghanistan
- August 19, 2020
Second VP Sarwar Danish, Chairman Abdullah Abdullah, the chief justice, the Meshrano Jirga speaker, army officials and a number of ambassadors and foreign representatives were present at the ceremony. Photographers take a pictures of a damaged auto after a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, Several mortar shells slammed into various part of Kabul on Tuesday morning as Afghans marked their country's Independence Day amid new uncertainties over the start of talks ... (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Second VP Sarwar Danish, Chairman Abdullah Abdullah, the chief justice, the Meshrano Jirga speaker, army officials and a number of ambassadors and foreign representatives were present at the ceremony. Photographers take a pictures of a damaged auto after a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, Several mortar shells slammed into various part of Kabul on Tuesday morning as Afghans marked their country's Independence Day amid new uncertainties over the start of talks ... (more...)
Sudan says it looks forward to normalizing relations with Israel
- August 19, 2020
Israel and Sudan appear close to a peace agreement, following last week's normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. A Sudanese government official told The Associated Press that deliberations between Sudanese and Israeli officials have been going on for months, with help from Egypt, the UAE and the U.S. (more...)
- August 19, 2020
Israel and Sudan appear close to a peace agreement, following last week's normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. A Sudanese government official told The Associated Press that deliberations between Sudanese and Israeli officials have been going on for months, with help from Egypt, the UAE and the U.S. (more...)
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