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Second night of unrest in Kenosha after USA police shoot Black man
- August 29, 2020
The white police officer who shot black 29-year-old Jacob Blake in the back, triggering a new wave of violent protests in America, was named by United States officials on Wednesday, as National Basketball Association players led an unprecedented wave of sports walkouts against racism and police brutality. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The white police officer who shot black 29-year-old Jacob Blake in the back, triggering a new wave of violent protests in America, was named by United States officials on Wednesday, as National Basketball Association players led an unprecedented wave of sports walkouts against racism and police brutality. (more...)
UAE scraps Israel economic boycott after US-brokered deal
- August 29, 2020
The announcement came as Israeli flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines Ltd prepared to operate the country's first direct flight between Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport and the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Netanyahu said last week the talks would "advance peace and normalization" with the UAE. By Aug. 16, telephone calls began ringing between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, marking the first concrete step of a USA -brokered diplomatic deal between the nations that required Israel to halt plans ... (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The announcement came as Israeli flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines Ltd prepared to operate the country's first direct flight between Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport and the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Netanyahu said last week the talks would "advance peace and normalization" with the UAE. By Aug. 16, telephone calls began ringing between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, marking the first concrete step of a USA -brokered diplomatic deal between the nations that required Israel to halt plans ... (more...)
Chinese Covid-19 vaccines undergoing phase-3 clinical trials
- August 29, 2020
It is expected to be ready by December 2020 with an estimated price of $4 (Rs. 295). Four Chinese COVID-19 vaccine candidates have started worldwide phase-3 clinical trials, according to the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism against COVID-19. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
It is expected to be ready by December 2020 with an estimated price of $4 (Rs. 295). Four Chinese COVID-19 vaccine candidates have started worldwide phase-3 clinical trials, according to the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism against COVID-19. (more...)
Federal Authorities Warn That North Korean Hackers Are Ramping Up Bank Heists
- August 29, 2020
The investigation by the FBI , Homeland Security, Treasury and U.S. Cyber Command found the campaign includes spearphishing, was aimed at the retail payment infrastructure known as SWIFT and involved "lucrative cryptocurrency thefts". The actors had hacked a US-based company in September 2019, the complaint alleged. The U.S. government earlier said Pyongyang has attempted to heist at least $2 billion since 2015, apparently with some success, by hacking into banks and worldwide financial ... (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The investigation by the FBI , Homeland Security, Treasury and U.S. Cyber Command found the campaign includes spearphishing, was aimed at the retail payment infrastructure known as SWIFT and involved "lucrative cryptocurrency thefts". The actors had hacked a US-based company in September 2019, the complaint alleged. The U.S. government earlier said Pyongyang has attempted to heist at least $2 billion since 2015, apparently with some success, by hacking into banks and worldwide financial ... (more...)
Afghanistan floods: Taliban kill four civilians who survived flash flooding
- August 29, 2020
Ahmad Tameem Azimi, spokesman of the Disaster Management Ministry, said flooding blocked highways to eastern and northern provinces. Multiple excavators had approached the region & have been digging for those stuck beneath the rubble. The floods had also reached Pakistan, which is conducting its own rescue missions after cities drowned over the week-long heavy rains . He said hundred of acres of agricultural land have been destroyed, with the heavy rain wiping out all the corps in eastern ... (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Ahmad Tameem Azimi, spokesman of the Disaster Management Ministry, said flooding blocked highways to eastern and northern provinces. Multiple excavators had approached the region & have been digging for those stuck beneath the rubble. The floods had also reached Pakistan, which is conducting its own rescue missions after cities drowned over the week-long heavy rains . He said hundred of acres of agricultural land have been destroyed, with the heavy rain wiping out all the corps in eastern ... (more...)
Bangladesh greenlights third phase trial of Sinovac vaccine
- August 29, 2020
He said one of his daughters has already been vaccinated, developed antibodies and is feeling well, but Russian authorities offered no scientific evidence to prove these claims. Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer, said to BBC: "If we develop effective vaccines, it's important we make them available to patients as quickly as possible but only once strict safety standards have been met". (more...)
- August 29, 2020
He said one of his daughters has already been vaccinated, developed antibodies and is feeling well, but Russian authorities offered no scientific evidence to prove these claims. Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer, said to BBC: "If we develop effective vaccines, it's important we make them available to patients as quickly as possible but only once strict safety standards have been met". (more...)
United Kingdom man pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 migrants
- August 29, 2020
The consignment had been falsely declared as biscuits. Among the victims were two 15-year-old boys, and the oldest person was 44, noted Sky News . Gazmir Nuzi, 42, of Tottenham in north London, who appeared via video-link, pleaded guilty to a single charge of assisting unlawful immigration on or before October 11 2019 and April 18 2020. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The consignment had been falsely declared as biscuits. Among the victims were two 15-year-old boys, and the oldest person was 44, noted Sky News . Gazmir Nuzi, 42, of Tottenham in north London, who appeared via video-link, pleaded guilty to a single charge of assisting unlawful immigration on or before October 11 2019 and April 18 2020. (more...)
Covid-19 Has Hit An Isolated Tribe Living In The Indian Ocean
- August 29, 2020
On the Indian mainland, in the eastern state of Odisha, a member of a hill tribe had also tested positive, a State Official said. "It is extremely alarming that members of the Great Andamanese tribe tested positive for Covid-19", Sophie Grigg , senior researcher for the group, was quoted as saying by the BBC. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
On the Indian mainland, in the eastern state of Odisha, a member of a hill tribe had also tested positive, a State Official said. "It is extremely alarming that members of the Great Andamanese tribe tested positive for Covid-19", Sophie Grigg , senior researcher for the group, was quoted as saying by the BBC. (more...)
Race for new Japan PM starts after shock resignation
- August 29, 2020
Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party could opt for a more traditional leadership election, involving lawmakers but also members of the party nationwide. Abe's hand-picked central bank governor Kuroda Haruhiko assumed office in March 2013 and launched massive monetary-easing measures. Without a clear consensus on who should succeed Abe, LDP legislators could elect Aso as a temporary leader if Abe resigns. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party could opt for a more traditional leadership election, involving lawmakers but also members of the party nationwide. Abe's hand-picked central bank governor Kuroda Haruhiko assumed office in March 2013 and launched massive monetary-easing measures. Without a clear consensus on who should succeed Abe, LDP legislators could elect Aso as a temporary leader if Abe resigns. (more...)
Engteco_news Tempo.co: Erick Thohir Details Prices of Covid-19 Vaccine
- August 29, 2020
The two vaccine manufacturers, Moderna and Pfizer, aim to enroll a total of 60,000 volunteers for their phase 3 trials. DIOS-CoVax2, which hopes to enter human trials by later this 12 months, is the most recent vaccine candidate to be backed by the United Kingdom authorities with 1.9 million kilos in funding as a part of a collaboration between DIOSynVax, which is contributing an extra 400,000 kilos to the trial, the College of Cambridge and the College Hospital Southampton NHS Basis ... (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The two vaccine manufacturers, Moderna and Pfizer, aim to enroll a total of 60,000 volunteers for their phase 3 trials. DIOS-CoVax2, which hopes to enter human trials by later this 12 months, is the most recent vaccine candidate to be backed by the United Kingdom authorities with 1.9 million kilos in funding as a part of a collaboration between DIOSynVax, which is contributing an extra 400,000 kilos to the trial, the College of Cambridge and the College Hospital Southampton NHS Basis ... (more...)
Bangladesh Allows Human Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine Developed by Chinese Company
- August 29, 2020
Russian Federation has claimed to have launched the first COVID-19 vaccine called Sputnik V on August 11. "If, in the meantime, if it is demonstrated as being effective in the Phase 3 trials, then it might be an accelerator for future contracts for vaccine supply", said Mr Morgon. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Russian Federation has claimed to have launched the first COVID-19 vaccine called Sputnik V on August 11. "If, in the meantime, if it is demonstrated as being effective in the Phase 3 trials, then it might be an accelerator for future contracts for vaccine supply", said Mr Morgon. (more...)
Rep. Crenshaw: Hillary Clinton telling Biden not to concede is ‘eerie
- August 29, 2020
Clinton , speaking from her home in Chappaqua from which she addressed Biden's convention, gesticulated with her hands for emphasis as she urged Biden to hold firm - and Palmieri threw her arms up in agreement. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee predicted that among the a number of scenarios, Republicans are heading to attempt to "mess up absentee balloting" so that they could get a most likely slim edge in the Electoral Higher education. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Clinton , speaking from her home in Chappaqua from which she addressed Biden's convention, gesticulated with her hands for emphasis as she urged Biden to hold firm - and Palmieri threw her arms up in agreement. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee predicted that among the a number of scenarios, Republicans are heading to attempt to "mess up absentee balloting" so that they could get a most likely slim edge in the Electoral Higher education. (more...)
Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed Despite Being Paralyzed, Alleges Heartbroken Father
- August 29, 2020
Salvi told NBC News that Blake "did not commit the offenses that he was accused of". "Mr. Blake walked around his vehicle, opened the driver's side door, and leaned forward". He has been with the Kenosha police department for seven years. The DOJ press release does not state Meronek's role in the attempted arrest, and the Kenosha Police Department did not immediately return a request for comment Friday. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Salvi told NBC News that Blake "did not commit the offenses that he was accused of". "Mr. Blake walked around his vehicle, opened the driver's side door, and leaned forward". He has been with the Kenosha police department for seven years. The DOJ press release does not state Meronek's role in the attempted arrest, and the Kenosha Police Department did not immediately return a request for comment Friday. (more...)
French gov't mandates face masks on Paris streets
- August 29, 2020
Despite confirmed virus cases rising, Jean Castex insisted that France needs to return to work as well and avoid "falling into an economic and social crisis that would be much more risky than the health crisis". Paris was among cities that earlier demanded masks in specific neighborhoods, with police leveling fines after a period of warnings. "The virus is spreading all over the country". (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Despite confirmed virus cases rising, Jean Castex insisted that France needs to return to work as well and avoid "falling into an economic and social crisis that would be much more risky than the health crisis". Paris was among cities that earlier demanded masks in specific neighborhoods, with police leveling fines after a period of warnings. "The virus is spreading all over the country". (more...)
Get Ready For a Cold & Snowy Winter
- August 28, 2020
Tennessee, the lower Ohio River valleys and portions of New England have been dubbed the "winter wild card" and are expected to see intense winter weather systems, dropping wintry mixes, ice and snow all throughout the season. "However, rising temperature trends mean that the winter will not bring extreme cold; instead, it will be closer to normal". Duncan says previous year they predicted a "Polar Coaster" of weather with many ups-and-downs in the temps but Duncan says there was a ... (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Tennessee, the lower Ohio River valleys and portions of New England have been dubbed the "winter wild card" and are expected to see intense winter weather systems, dropping wintry mixes, ice and snow all throughout the season. "However, rising temperature trends mean that the winter will not bring extreme cold; instead, it will be closer to normal". Duncan says previous year they predicted a "Polar Coaster" of weather with many ups-and-downs in the temps but Duncan says there was a ... (more...)
Polar bear kills Dutch man in Norway's Arctic Svalbard
- August 28, 2020
The man, who wasn't identified, was rushed to hospital in the main settlement where he was declared dead Friday. He was an employee of the Longyearbyen Camping site, where the attack occurred, local media said. Halfway between the northern tip of Europe and the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago of snow-capped mountains and glaciers is home to 2,939 people and 975 polar bears, according to Norway's statistics office and the Norwegian Polar Institute. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The man, who wasn't identified, was rushed to hospital in the main settlement where he was declared dead Friday. He was an employee of the Longyearbyen Camping site, where the attack occurred, local media said. Halfway between the northern tip of Europe and the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago of snow-capped mountains and glaciers is home to 2,939 people and 975 polar bears, according to Norway's statistics office and the Norwegian Polar Institute. (more...)
Avon Maitland schools will have staggered return to classes
- August 28, 2020
In a news release, director of education Tricia Stefanic Weltz said the board is diligently working to re-open schools. The framework provides a set of rules outlining home screening, when someone should be sent home from school or isolated and when the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit needs to be called in. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
In a news release, director of education Tricia Stefanic Weltz said the board is diligently working to re-open schools. The framework provides a set of rules outlining home screening, when someone should be sent home from school or isolated and when the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit needs to be called in. (more...)
UK Adds Czech Republic To List of Countries With High Coronavirus Risk
- August 28, 2020
Under the current quarantine rules, travellers entering Wales from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days in order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus , unless the country they are returning from is exempt. Announcing the move through a press release, the Department for Transport and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office noted that over the past four weeks, there has been a consistent increase in the weekly incidence rate of COVID-19 in Switzerland. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Under the current quarantine rules, travellers entering Wales from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days in order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus , unless the country they are returning from is exempt. Announcing the move through a press release, the Department for Transport and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office noted that over the past four weeks, there has been a consistent increase in the weekly incidence rate of COVID-19 in Switzerland. (more...)
China opposes U.S. sanctions over artificial islands
- August 28, 2020
Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan also have competing claims in the South China Sea, through which worldwide trade worth trillions of dollars passes a year. The US Commerce Department imposed sanctions on 24 state-owned companies claiming that Beijing had been "rapidly building artificial islands" since 2013. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan also have competing claims in the South China Sea, through which worldwide trade worth trillions of dollars passes a year. The US Commerce Department imposed sanctions on 24 state-owned companies claiming that Beijing had been "rapidly building artificial islands" since 2013. (more...)
County reports cases of newborns with COVID-19 for first time
- August 28, 2020
For example, the eastern Vancouver suburb of Mission recorded 158 cases, but, as Dr. Henry noted, it also includes an outbreak at the medium-security federal prison where 120 inmates were infected. New Mexico reported five more coronavirus deaths - including a Sandoval County man at least 100 years old - as the statewide death toll climbed to 755. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
For example, the eastern Vancouver suburb of Mission recorded 158 cases, but, as Dr. Henry noted, it also includes an outbreak at the medium-security federal prison where 120 inmates were infected. New Mexico reported five more coronavirus deaths - including a Sandoval County man at least 100 years old - as the statewide death toll climbed to 755. (more...)
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