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Boris Johnson urges ‘full, transparent’ investigation into Navalny poisoning
- August 27, 2020
The US threatened sanctions if Moscow is found to have been behind any poisoning. "Of course, we wouldn't want that.Secondly, there is no reason whatsoever for it", Peskov told reporters. On Tuesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other diplomats. On Monday, the United States ambassador in Moscow, John Sullivan, asked Russian Federation to conduct an " immediate, comprehensive, and transparent investigation " into the ... (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The US threatened sanctions if Moscow is found to have been behind any poisoning. "Of course, we wouldn't want that.Secondly, there is no reason whatsoever for it", Peskov told reporters. On Tuesday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other diplomats. On Monday, the United States ambassador in Moscow, John Sullivan, asked Russian Federation to conduct an " immediate, comprehensive, and transparent investigation " into the ... (more...)
International Business: US-China trade deal 'is alive and well'
- August 27, 2020
Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials reaffirmed their commitment to a Phase 1 trade deal , which has seen China lagging on its obligations to buy American goods, giving a boost to financial markets on Tuesday. "Beijing is watching all of this political theatre, in which it has become the central character, carefully - keeping cards close to its chest". When he wants to show that he is tough on China, the pressure on Chinese companies from Washington has also come at a time. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials reaffirmed their commitment to a Phase 1 trade deal , which has seen China lagging on its obligations to buy American goods, giving a boost to financial markets on Tuesday. "Beijing is watching all of this political theatre, in which it has become the central character, carefully - keeping cards close to its chest". When he wants to show that he is tough on China, the pressure on Chinese companies from Washington has also come at a time. (more...)
Why has the government U-turned on face coverings in schools?
- August 27, 2020
But announcing the change in advice on Tuesday, Mr Williamson said: "Our priority is to get children back to school safely". The Oasis Academy chain, which has 32,000 pupils across 52 schools in England, said face masks will be considered part of the school uniform when they reopen next week. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
But announcing the change in advice on Tuesday, Mr Williamson said: "Our priority is to get children back to school safely". The Oasis Academy chain, which has 32,000 pupils across 52 schools in England, said face masks will be considered part of the school uniform when they reopen next week. (more...)
Bengal’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1.47 lakh
- August 27, 2020
The health department provides further information on its data dashboard for COVID-19-related hospitalizations, deaths, lab positivity and outbreak-associated counts by municipality. Outbreaks are ongoing in 10 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute care facilities. Overall, 5,304 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the province during the pandemic, while 896 cases are still active. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The health department provides further information on its data dashboard for COVID-19-related hospitalizations, deaths, lab positivity and outbreak-associated counts by municipality. Outbreaks are ongoing in 10 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute care facilities. Overall, 5,304 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the province during the pandemic, while 896 cases are still active. (more...)
Wife of Miami officer dies after getting trapped in his police SUV
- August 27, 2020
Her husband, Aristides Paulino, 58, had returned home from an overnight shift late in the morning and went straight to bed. He said the vehicle's doors lock and can only be opened from the outside. Aristides Paulino and the couple's son discovered her body around 5:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities tell the Herald that it appears Paulino climbed into the backseat of her husband's patrol vehicle, possibly searching for something. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Her husband, Aristides Paulino, 58, had returned home from an overnight shift late in the morning and went straight to bed. He said the vehicle's doors lock and can only be opened from the outside. Aristides Paulino and the couple's son discovered her body around 5:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities tell the Herald that it appears Paulino climbed into the backseat of her husband's patrol vehicle, possibly searching for something. (more...)
Bali Postpones Plan to Allow back Foreign Tourists Next Month
- August 27, 2020
The renowned holiday island reopened beaches, temples, and other tourism favourites for domestic visitors at the end of July and had recently said it would allow foreign visitors to return from September 11, 2020. Major tourism spots in Bali are still closed. Bali has recorded over 4,000 positive cases and 49 deaths so far but the governor reassured that the situation is under control. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The renowned holiday island reopened beaches, temples, and other tourism favourites for domestic visitors at the end of July and had recently said it would allow foreign visitors to return from September 11, 2020. Major tourism spots in Bali are still closed. Bali has recorded over 4,000 positive cases and 49 deaths so far but the governor reassured that the situation is under control. (more...)
Vaccine trial: Vital signs of volunteers normal, says doctor
- August 27, 2020
The team is aiming to start the new trials within three weeks, with volunteers required to make nine visits for two doses and "regular bleeds". Infectious disease expert Associate Professor Paul Griffin said participants generally need to be in good health, and any existing medical conditions need to be stable. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The team is aiming to start the new trials within three weeks, with volunteers required to make nine visits for two doses and "regular bleeds". Infectious disease expert Associate Professor Paul Griffin said participants generally need to be in good health, and any existing medical conditions need to be stable. (more...)
Federal government seeks power to scrap state deals with foreign nations
- August 27, 2020
Wang Xining, China's deputy head of mission in Canberra, expressed disdain at the notion that Beijing was exercising unwanted influence over Australian politics. The Australian government has drafted new laws that would cancel global deals struck by lower tiers of governments with foreign states that are not in Australias interests, a minister said on Thursday in a move likely to increase tensions with China. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Wang Xining, China's deputy head of mission in Canberra, expressed disdain at the notion that Beijing was exercising unwanted influence over Australian politics. The Australian government has drafted new laws that would cancel global deals struck by lower tiers of governments with foreign states that are not in Australias interests, a minister said on Thursday in a move likely to increase tensions with China. (more...)
Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge
- August 27, 2020
A forecasted landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning for Hurricane Laura as a Category 4 storm means utter devastation along the shores of eastern Texas and southwest Louisiana, but the Mississippi Gulf Coast and state will experience impacts, too, because of the large wind field. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
A forecasted landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning for Hurricane Laura as a Category 4 storm means utter devastation along the shores of eastern Texas and southwest Louisiana, but the Mississippi Gulf Coast and state will experience impacts, too, because of the large wind field. (more...)
Facebook blocks group that discusses Thai monarchy
- August 27, 2020
Facebook's decision to block the Royalist Marketplace group comes less than a week after The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook's top public policy executive in India let politicians from the country's ruling party off the hook for breaking its rules on hate speech out of fear of backlash. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Facebook's decision to block the Royalist Marketplace group comes less than a week after The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook's top public policy executive in India let politicians from the country's ruling party off the hook for breaking its rules on hate speech out of fear of backlash. (more...)
Korean leader calls for readiness against virus, typhoon
- August 27, 2020
The meeting assessed "some defects in the state emergency anti-epidemic work for checking the inroads of the malignant virus ", state news agency KCNA said in a statement. "A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum can not be maintained for a prolonged period", he said in an interview with The Korea Herald. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The meeting assessed "some defects in the state emergency anti-epidemic work for checking the inroads of the malignant virus ", state news agency KCNA said in a statement. "A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum can not be maintained for a prolonged period", he said in an interview with The Korea Herald. (more...)
'You know this face': Christchurch hero confronts killer in court
- August 27, 2020
As part of the lengthy sentencing process, a key part of New Zealand's justice system, he was expected to give some explanation for his crimes, or offer mitigating evidence. "I don't think anything removes what happened that day". "You never forget these two eyes". Tarrant himself was present for proceedings, and Ahad faced him directly for most of his speech as he absolutely unleashed on the convicted terrorist. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
As part of the lengthy sentencing process, a key part of New Zealand's justice system, he was expected to give some explanation for his crimes, or offer mitigating evidence. "I don't think anything removes what happened that day". "You never forget these two eyes". Tarrant himself was present for proceedings, and Ahad faced him directly for most of his speech as he absolutely unleashed on the convicted terrorist. (more...)
Forty MT counties going to all-mail ballots for general
- August 27, 2020
Two other executive orders require Boards of Elections to be fully staffed and to begin counting absentee ballots 48 hours after the polls close. All Montana counties went to mail ballots for the June 2 primary election, which saw a record-high voter turnout. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Two other executive orders require Boards of Elections to be fully staffed and to begin counting absentee ballots 48 hours after the polls close. All Montana counties went to mail ballots for the June 2 primary election, which saw a record-high voter turnout. (more...)
Crews Making Progress On Northern California Mega Fires
- August 27, 2020
State authorities say the fires are still raging across about 500,000 hectares, almost twice the area of Tokyo, on the outskirts of San Francisco and elsewhere. Billy See, incident commander on that fire burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz, urged displaced residents to be patient. "The fires continue to actively burn above the marine layer in the heavy timber and thick undergrowth". (more...)
- August 27, 2020
State authorities say the fires are still raging across about 500,000 hectares, almost twice the area of Tokyo, on the outskirts of San Francisco and elsewhere. Billy See, incident commander on that fire burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz, urged displaced residents to be patient. "The fires continue to actively burn above the marine layer in the heavy timber and thick undergrowth". (more...)
‘Maybe a Sentence’ of Trump’s First RNC Speech Was Truthful
- August 27, 2020
Republican convention organizers have changed plans and will allow additional media outlets to report from the Rose Garden in advance of First Lady Melania Trump's speech on Tuesday, after a contentious call with network producers that Fox News was being given special access to the site, sources said. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Republican convention organizers have changed plans and will allow additional media outlets to report from the Rose Garden in advance of First Lady Melania Trump's speech on Tuesday, after a contentious call with network producers that Fox News was being given special access to the site, sources said. (more...)
Public school board to begin with staggered start times
- August 27, 2020
All schools will be implementing School District No. 48's Room Readiness policy, which aims to eliminate clutter and encourages students and staff to prepare their classrooms and support custodians in the important work of disinfecting rooms and high-touch surfaces. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
All schools will be implementing School District No. 48's Room Readiness policy, which aims to eliminate clutter and encourages students and staff to prepare their classrooms and support custodians in the important work of disinfecting rooms and high-touch surfaces. (more...)
Explosions heard at Lebanon border with Israel
- August 26, 2020
No soldiers were injured in the attack. The exchange was the latest of several recent spikes in tension along the heavily militarized border, which has been monitored by United Nations forces since the two countries fought a war in 2006. There were no reports of injuries or clashes, and the military did not provide further details. The so-called " security incident " comes amid lingering hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and about a month after the IDF accused the group of another ... (more...)
- August 26, 2020
No soldiers were injured in the attack. The exchange was the latest of several recent spikes in tension along the heavily militarized border, which has been monitored by United Nations forces since the two countries fought a war in 2006. There were no reports of injuries or clashes, and the military did not provide further details. The so-called " security incident " comes amid lingering hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and about a month after the IDF accused the group of another ... (more...)
European Union commissioner Phil Hogan to resign over 'Covid breach'
- August 26, 2020
The dinner, dubbed by some as "Golfgate", already sparked numerous resignations in Irish politics including Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary. Mr Martin was speaking amid doubts over Mr Hogan's future as EU Trade Commissioner over his attendance at an Oireachtas Golf Society and movements around Ireland in the days leading up to that event. (more...)
- August 26, 2020
The dinner, dubbed by some as "Golfgate", already sparked numerous resignations in Irish politics including Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary. Mr Martin was speaking amid doubts over Mr Hogan's future as EU Trade Commissioner over his attendance at an Oireachtas Golf Society and movements around Ireland in the days leading up to that event. (more...)
Vehicle collision with Russians injures 4 U.S. troops in Syria
- August 26, 2020
MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle driven by Green Berets during patrolling in northeastern Syria . In it, a Russian helicopter can be seen overhead while military vehicles bearing USA and Russian flags circle. The skirmish happened on Tuesday in a desert area in northern Syria, and was first reported on social media with videos depicting USA and Russian vehicles coming into contact. (more...)
- August 26, 2020
MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle driven by Green Berets during patrolling in northeastern Syria . In it, a Russian helicopter can be seen overhead while military vehicles bearing USA and Russian flags circle. The skirmish happened on Tuesday in a desert area in northern Syria, and was first reported on social media with videos depicting USA and Russian vehicles coming into contact. (more...)
FDA 'grossly misrepresented' blood plasma data, scientists say
- August 26, 2020
It was not a measure of what happens when some patients get plasma and some don't - the kind of research necessary to send a signal of whether a treatment is truly helping. "I have been criticized for remarks I made Sunday night about the benefits of convalescent plasma". The criticism is entirely justified. The FDA said the data it had so far showed that "it is reasonable to believe" that the treatment "may be effective in lessening the severity or shortening the length of Covid-19 illness ... (more...)
- August 26, 2020
It was not a measure of what happens when some patients get plasma and some don't - the kind of research necessary to send a signal of whether a treatment is truly helping. "I have been criticized for remarks I made Sunday night about the benefits of convalescent plasma". The criticism is entirely justified. The FDA said the data it had so far showed that "it is reasonable to believe" that the treatment "may be effective in lessening the severity or shortening the length of Covid-19 illness ... (more...)
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