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FDA willing to approve vaccine before trials complete, report says
- August 31, 2020
In early August, the federal government signed deals with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and US -based biotech firm Moderna to secure millions of doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccines. The potential for a vaccine being granted emergency approval before Phase 3 trials are complete has anxious some experts. Some vaccines will require more than one dose to be effective. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
In early August, the federal government signed deals with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and US -based biotech firm Moderna to secure millions of doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccines. The potential for a vaccine being granted emergency approval before Phase 3 trials are complete has anxious some experts. Some vaccines will require more than one dose to be effective. (more...)
People’s President Pranab Mukherjee is no more
- August 31, 2020
The death of Mukherjee was announced by his son and former MP Abhijit Mukherjee who tweeted , "With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers, duas & prarthanas from people throughout India!" His son, former lawmaker Abhijeet Mukherjee, tweeted in the evening that he had died. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The death of Mukherjee was announced by his son and former MP Abhijit Mukherjee who tweeted , "With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers, duas & prarthanas from people throughout India!" His son, former lawmaker Abhijeet Mukherjee, tweeted in the evening that he had died. (more...)
Czech Senate president's group arrives in Taiwan
- August 31, 2020
After Azar, Czech Republic Senate Speaker Milos Vystrcil started his visit to Taiwan from Sunday, ignoring Beijing's prior warnings and met top Taiwanese officials. Prague and Beijing severed sister city relations after China refused to remove language from the agreement dictating that the city's government endorse the "one-China principle" that defines Taiwan as part of China. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
After Azar, Czech Republic Senate Speaker Milos Vystrcil started his visit to Taiwan from Sunday, ignoring Beijing's prior warnings and met top Taiwanese officials. Prague and Beijing severed sister city relations after China refused to remove language from the agreement dictating that the city's government endorse the "one-China principle" that defines Taiwan as part of China. (more...)
Kim Jong Un's sister gone from public view in possible regime hint
- August 31, 2020
The recent flooding, which hit major agricultural areas in the country, has raised concerns over food security in North Korea. Kim's sister was last seen in public on July 27. The siblings' uncle, Jang Song-thaek, was previously one of the most powerful figures in North Korea and became de facto leader as their father's health declined prior to his death in 2011. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The recent flooding, which hit major agricultural areas in the country, has raised concerns over food security in North Korea. Kim's sister was last seen in public on July 27. The siblings' uncle, Jang Song-thaek, was previously one of the most powerful figures in North Korea and became de facto leader as their father's health declined prior to his death in 2011. (more...)
Diplomat asked to form new government in crisis-hit Lebanon
- August 31, 2020
Mustapha Adib, a little-known diplomat who was nominated to become Lebanon's new prime minister Monday, faces the almost impossible challenge of embodying change after being picked by the political establishment. The Christian Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), a political ally of Hezbollah which was founded by Aoun, will do the same, said Gebran Bassil, Aoun's son-in-law and the party leader. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Mustapha Adib, a little-known diplomat who was nominated to become Lebanon's new prime minister Monday, faces the almost impossible challenge of embodying change after being picked by the political establishment. The Christian Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), a political ally of Hezbollah which was founded by Aoun, will do the same, said Gebran Bassil, Aoun's son-in-law and the party leader. (more...)
Trump presses law and order message as protest turns deadly
- August 31, 2020
The shooting also came amid demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the wake of the August 23 police shooting of 29-year-old African American man Jacob Blake, which grew chaotic and violent at times when a teenager shot and killed two protesters. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The shooting also came amid demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the wake of the August 23 police shooting of 29-year-old African American man Jacob Blake, which grew chaotic and violent at times when a teenager shot and killed two protesters. (more...)
World's most expensive sheep sold for £368,000
- August 31, 2020
Speaking at the auction ground, flock manager at Procters Farm, Jeff Aiken, who is also one of the buyers of the rare breed sheep said: "The Texel for a start is the best breed in the United Kingdom and the pedigree side of it is getting bigger". (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Speaking at the auction ground, flock manager at Procters Farm, Jeff Aiken, who is also one of the buyers of the rare breed sheep said: "The Texel for a start is the best breed in the United Kingdom and the pedigree side of it is getting bigger". (more...)
2 officers shot, 1 critically, in St. Louis
- August 31, 2020
Two officers were shot in a struggle with a suspect during a traffic stop in Chicago early Sunday, prompting a third officer to return fire and injure the suspect. At one point, police said they were firing tear gas into the house. "The officer who's most critically injured , pray for him". "Their friends, family and loved ones, too", Krewson said. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Two officers were shot in a struggle with a suspect during a traffic stop in Chicago early Sunday, prompting a third officer to return fire and injure the suspect. At one point, police said they were firing tear gas into the house. "The officer who's most critically injured , pray for him". "Their friends, family and loved ones, too", Krewson said. (more...)
'Putin, have some tea': Russian city holds eighth anti-Kremlin protest
- August 31, 2020
Simply, nobody else could do it. He was also hospitalised again in 2019 because of an "acute allergic reaction" - however, he maintains he was poisoned. Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's sudden illness has deprived the opposition party in Russian Federation of its undisputed star and figurehead, and upended his strategy to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power at upcoming regional elections. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Simply, nobody else could do it. He was also hospitalised again in 2019 because of an "acute allergic reaction" - however, he maintains he was poisoned. Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's sudden illness has deprived the opposition party in Russian Federation of its undisputed star and figurehead, and upended his strategy to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power at upcoming regional elections. (more...)
Prashant Bhushan contempt case: 122 law students urge SC to reconsider judgment
- August 31, 2020
I did not tweet in a fit of absence mindedness. Mr Bhushan's counsel Rajeev Dhavan had argued that top court's order giving him time for an unconditional apology, was "an exercise in coercion". Those tweets don't hurt the sanctity of the court as it depends on the approach of judges towards justice, the letter said. The other tweet accused Chief Justice S.A. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
I did not tweet in a fit of absence mindedness. Mr Bhushan's counsel Rajeev Dhavan had argued that top court's order giving him time for an unconditional apology, was "an exercise in coercion". Those tweets don't hurt the sanctity of the court as it depends on the approach of judges towards justice, the letter said. The other tweet accused Chief Justice S.A. (more...)
India accuses China of 'provocative' military movements
- August 31, 2020
The official reasoning at that time was that Indian soldiers would exercise not just with Chinese and Pakistani troops but about 13,000 military personnel from at least 19 countries, including Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members as well Central Asian Republics. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The official reasoning at that time was that Indian soldiers would exercise not just with Chinese and Pakistani troops but about 13,000 military personnel from at least 19 countries, including Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members as well Central Asian Republics. (more...)
Banksy's Refugee Rescue Vessel Stranded, Issues Distress Signal
- August 31, 2020
Italian authorities later took custody of 49 of the most vulnerable from the Louise Michel , leaving over 150 people in urgent need of assistance. More than 400 rescued migrants and refugees are now trapped on board two vessels after being rescued, because there is nowhere for them to safely harbour. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Italian authorities later took custody of 49 of the most vulnerable from the Louise Michel , leaving over 150 people in urgent need of assistance. More than 400 rescued migrants and refugees are now trapped on board two vessels after being rescued, because there is nowhere for them to safely harbour. (more...)
India to reopen underground train networks even as coronavirus cases jump
- August 31, 2020
The nation, which has reported more than 75,000 new infectious four days in a row, has the fastest-growing daily caseload of any country, according to The Associated Press . The new government guidelines ordered schools and colleges to remain closed but students can meet teachers on a voluntary basis on school premises if needed. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The nation, which has reported more than 75,000 new infectious four days in a row, has the fastest-growing daily caseload of any country, according to The Associated Press . The new government guidelines ordered schools and colleges to remain closed but students can meet teachers on a voluntary basis on school premises if needed. (more...)
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
- August 31, 2020
During the event, children gathered under a large, long-tailed kite which was supposed to scatter lollies when airborne, the secretary-general of the Asian Kite Forum Chen Ko-fang told Taiwan News . Camera IconThe wind slowed down and the girl was safely recovered by adults on the ground. For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app . (more...)
- August 31, 2020
During the event, children gathered under a large, long-tailed kite which was supposed to scatter lollies when airborne, the secretary-general of the Asian Kite Forum Chen Ko-fang told Taiwan News . Camera IconThe wind slowed down and the girl was safely recovered by adults on the ground. For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app . (more...)
Military won't play a role in Nov election: Top US general
- August 31, 2020
They included Trump's deployment of the military to the U.S. -Mexico border just before the 2018 election, as well as the involvement of the National Guard in dispersing peaceful protestors outside the White House just before President Trump took a photo-op by a nearby trip. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
They included Trump's deployment of the military to the U.S. -Mexico border just before the 2018 election, as well as the involvement of the National Guard in dispersing peaceful protestors outside the White House just before President Trump took a photo-op by a nearby trip. (more...)
Re-infection with COVID-19 is a cause for concern
- August 31, 2020
According to CNN , a team at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory reported the patient's reinfection. Again, the patient tested for COVID-19 and got positive results. His second case was severe, requiring him to be hospitalized and put on oxygen. The case "should cement in our minds that there's no such thing ... (more...)
- August 31, 2020
According to CNN , a team at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory reported the patient's reinfection. Again, the patient tested for COVID-19 and got positive results. His second case was severe, requiring him to be hospitalized and put on oxygen. The case "should cement in our minds that there's no such thing ... (more...)
India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
- August 31, 2020
The main opposition Congress party has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to set out a firm plan to stop the spread of the pandemic. India on Friday reported 77,266 new cases, which was reportedly the largest daily rise globally at the time. The Health Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 26 lakh 48 thousand and 998. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The main opposition Congress party has called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to set out a firm plan to stop the spread of the pandemic. India on Friday reported 77,266 new cases, which was reportedly the largest daily rise globally at the time. The Health Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 26 lakh 48 thousand and 998. (more...)
Former Liberty Student: Becki Falwell Initiated Sex When I Was 22
- August 31, 2020
On Thursday a new set of allegations emerged from a former Liberty student who told Politico that Becki was the "aggressor" in a sexual encounter. "Nearly like she was speaking in code". "This is a nightmare". Giancarlo Granda , 29, made his latest claim in a statement on Tuesday night after Jerry resigned from his position, claiming a reported $10.5million on his way out. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
On Thursday a new set of allegations emerged from a former Liberty student who told Politico that Becki was the "aggressor" in a sexual encounter. "Nearly like she was speaking in code". "This is a nightmare". Giancarlo Granda , 29, made his latest claim in a statement on Tuesday night after Jerry resigned from his position, claiming a reported $10.5million on his way out. (more...)
DI Poll: Trump Leads Biden Nationally, Key Battlegrounds
- August 31, 2020
Harris - the woman that he says is "not competent" - is also the woman that he has repeatedly called "dangerous", "nasty", and even "disrespectful" in her tough questioning of his Supreme Court justice pick, Brett Kavanaugh during Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and in her criticisms of her then opponent and now running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , during the party's debates a year ago. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
Harris - the woman that he says is "not competent" - is also the woman that he has repeatedly called "dangerous", "nasty", and even "disrespectful" in her tough questioning of his Supreme Court justice pick, Brett Kavanaugh during Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and in her criticisms of her then opponent and now running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , during the party's debates a year ago. (more...)
TikTok stars charged over LA house parties
- August 31, 2020
The Los Angeles city attorney's office said Friday that prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against Hall and Gray. Hall and Gray hosted two parties at the home they share on Appian Way within less than a week, including an August 14 celebration for Hall's birthday, according to the city attorney. (more...)
- August 31, 2020
The Los Angeles city attorney's office said Friday that prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against Hall and Gray. Hall and Gray hosted two parties at the home they share on Appian Way within less than a week, including an August 14 celebration for Hall's birthday, according to the city attorney. (more...)
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