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California Prepares For Scorching, Crowded Labor Day Weekend
- September 06, 2020
The long weekend's heat event is expected to be hotter than the one in mid-August that helped trigger the second and third largest forest fires in California history that are still burning. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday. In addition to the heat, relative humidities are expected to drop down into the single digits Sunday afternoon, with little recovery overnight. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
The long weekend's heat event is expected to be hotter than the one in mid-August that helped trigger the second and third largest forest fires in California history that are still burning. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday. In addition to the heat, relative humidities are expected to drop down into the single digits Sunday afternoon, with little recovery overnight. (more...)
Taiwan ADS shot down China's fighter jets, Video goes viral
- September 06, 2020
Hours later, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence issued a statement in Chinese categorically denying that such an incident had occurred, adding they "strongly condemn" the spread of false information, The Telegraph reported. In the news going viral, it has been claimed that Taiwan issued a warning not once to Chinese aircraft, but even after that, the Chinese aircraft remained in Taiwan's airspace. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
Hours later, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence issued a statement in Chinese categorically denying that such an incident had occurred, adding they "strongly condemn" the spread of false information, The Telegraph reported. In the news going viral, it has been claimed that Taiwan issued a warning not once to Chinese aircraft, but even after that, the Chinese aircraft remained in Taiwan's airspace. (more...)
N.Korea bracing for Typhoon Haishen
- September 06, 2020
The letter added that the Party Central Committee chose to dispatch 12,000 party members from Pyongyang to the typhoon-hit areas to help communities recover. With sustained winds up of up to 180 kilometers (112 miles) per hour, Haishen remains on course to make landfall in Okinawa by Sunday and reach the main southern island of Kyushu shortly afterward, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. (more...)
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- September 06, 2020
The letter added that the Party Central Committee chose to dispatch 12,000 party members from Pyongyang to the typhoon-hit areas to help communities recover. With sustained winds up of up to 180 kilometers (112 miles) per hour, Haishen remains on course to make landfall in Okinawa by Sunday and reach the main southern island of Kyushu shortly afterward, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. (more...)
Trump calls for resignation of reporter for `fake news`
- September 06, 2020
The official explanation for that missed visit was bad weather. Ms. Griffins also claims that, "according to one former senior Trump administration official: When the President spoke about the Vietnam War, he said , "it was a stupid war". (more...)
- September 06, 2020
The official explanation for that missed visit was bad weather. Ms. Griffins also claims that, "according to one former senior Trump administration official: When the President spoke about the Vietnam War, he said , "it was a stupid war". (more...)
Russia's defence minister gets covid vaccine shot
- September 06, 2020
It can be recalled that during an interview with Reuters , the Chief Executive Officer of GAVI vaccine alliance, Seth Berkley, said 76 wealthy countries have committed to joining a global Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan, which is co-led by the WHO. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
It can be recalled that during an interview with Reuters , the Chief Executive Officer of GAVI vaccine alliance, Seth Berkley, said 76 wealthy countries have committed to joining a global Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan, which is co-led by the WHO. (more...)
Gas pipeline blast kills 11 praying at Bangladesh mosque
- September 06, 2020
A suspected gas pipeline explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh killed 17 people and injured dozens as worshippers were about to end their prayers, officials said on Saturday. "The explosion was probably triggered due to sparks when someone tried to switch the ACs or fans on or off". Brigadier General Sajjad Hossain, head of the Fire Service and Civil Defence department, said the state-run gas transmission and distribution agency, Titas, and the district administration had launched separate ... (more...)
- September 06, 2020
A suspected gas pipeline explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh killed 17 people and injured dozens as worshippers were about to end their prayers, officials said on Saturday. "The explosion was probably triggered due to sparks when someone tried to switch the ACs or fans on or off". Brigadier General Sajjad Hossain, head of the Fire Service and Civil Defence department, said the state-run gas transmission and distribution agency, Titas, and the district administration had launched separate ... (more...)
Boaters fill Lee County waters for two parades to support President Trump
- September 06, 2020
As coronavirus restrictions have made indoor meetings hard Trump supporters have held a number of boat based events in recent weeks. Several boats sank Saturday during a Trump boat parade on Lake Travis in central Texas , according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
As coronavirus restrictions have made indoor meetings hard Trump supporters have held a number of boat based events in recent weeks. Several boats sank Saturday during a Trump boat parade on Lake Travis in central Texas , according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. (more...)
Tropical Storm Nana has weakened
- September 06, 2020
Nana is moving toward the West near 15 miles per hour (24 km/h). The storm has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, and is about 220 miles west-southwest of Belize City. Tropical Depression Omar is expected to start fizzling out as well. The NHC gives it a 40% chance to strengthen over the next five days. As of the 8 a.m. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
Nana is moving toward the West near 15 miles per hour (24 km/h). The storm has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, and is about 220 miles west-southwest of Belize City. Tropical Depression Omar is expected to start fizzling out as well. The NHC gives it a 40% chance to strengthen over the next five days. As of the 8 a.m. (more...)
Trump panned over reports he called United States war dead 'losers'
- September 06, 2020
She told Fox News' Neil Cavuto that her sources are "unimpeachable" and she feels very confident in her reporting . Griffin did acknowledge she'd prefer to have her sources appear on camera, but said "you can see how people get destroyed when" they come forward with negative stories about Trump, which has made many people "reluctant" to do so. (more...)
- September 06, 2020
She told Fox News' Neil Cavuto that her sources are "unimpeachable" and she feels very confident in her reporting . Griffin did acknowledge she'd prefer to have her sources appear on camera, but said "you can see how people get destroyed when" they come forward with negative stories about Trump, which has made many people "reluctant" to do so. (more...)
Dr. Fauci: Vaccine 'Conceivable' But Not Likely in October
- September 06, 2020
In the past, several states have reported surges in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases after a holiday weekend like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July . "We now have three vaccines in phase three trial". At least a couple of them are more than half completely enrolled. "We see that where we have states and cities and counties and areas, that do abide by the public health mandates that I'm speaking about, that they do turn around the surges". (more...)
- September 06, 2020
In the past, several states have reported surges in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases after a holiday weekend like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July . "We now have three vaccines in phase three trial". At least a couple of them are more than half completely enrolled. "We see that where we have states and cities and counties and areas, that do abide by the public health mandates that I'm speaking about, that they do turn around the surges". (more...)
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi hospitalized after COVID
- September 05, 2020
Talking to reporters at Milan's San Raffaele hospital - where Berlusconi is now treated - Alberto Zangrillo said he was "confident" about the patient's condition. The condition has been seen in many cases of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 . Sky Italia television reported that he was not in intensive care but he had breathing difficulties. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Talking to reporters at Milan's San Raffaele hospital - where Berlusconi is now treated - Alberto Zangrillo said he was "confident" about the patient's condition. The condition has been seen in many cases of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 . Sky Italia television reported that he was not in intensive care but he had breathing difficulties. (more...)
Attorney General Barr: Mass Mail-In Voting Like 'Playing With Fire'
- September 05, 2020
In Wednesday's interview with CNN , Barr backed some of Trump's assertions about the voting method, claiming it's like "playing with fire". "This wasn't a case of voter fraud. Those against mail-in voting - including Trump, who has expressed concerns with the practice on social media - have expressed concern with the potential for fraud and the ability of the USPS to safely deliver hundreds of millions of ballots. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
In Wednesday's interview with CNN , Barr backed some of Trump's assertions about the voting method, claiming it's like "playing with fire". "This wasn't a case of voter fraud. Those against mail-in voting - including Trump, who has expressed concerns with the practice on social media - have expressed concern with the potential for fraud and the ability of the USPS to safely deliver hundreds of millions of ballots. (more...)
Arrests made at Melbourne anti-lockdown protests
- September 05, 2020
Andrews said he would take a "steady and safe" approach out of the lockdown. Demonstrators in Melbourne clashed with police on Saturday after protesting the city's strict lockdown rules. Mr Andrews issued a general message to the protesters, telling them: "It's not smart, it is not safe, it is not lawful, in fact, it's absolutely selfish to be out there protesting". (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Andrews said he would take a "steady and safe" approach out of the lockdown. Demonstrators in Melbourne clashed with police on Saturday after protesting the city's strict lockdown rules. Mr Andrews issued a general message to the protesters, telling them: "It's not smart, it is not safe, it is not lawful, in fact, it's absolutely selfish to be out there protesting". (more...)
Protests after cops put hood over Black man’s head, suffocating him
- September 05, 2020
Attorneys for the family of Daniel Prude released police dash and body cam videos earlier this week showing the encounter between Prude and officers as they responded to multiple calls about his erratic behavior. NY attorney general Letitia James's office took over the investigation of the death in April, which is still ongoing. The goal is to pair mental-health professionals, when available, with police officers on 911 calls. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Attorneys for the family of Daniel Prude released police dash and body cam videos earlier this week showing the encounter between Prude and officers as they responded to multiple calls about his erratic behavior. NY attorney general Letitia James's office took over the investigation of the death in April, which is still ongoing. The goal is to pair mental-health professionals, when available, with police officers on 911 calls. (more...)
Trump denies report he made disparaging remarks about USA war dead
- September 05, 2020
When visiting France in November 2018 for the centenary of the end of the Great War, Trump did not visit the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris as originally planned - officially because bad weather grounded his helicopter. Where do Trump and the U.S. military stand? It is complicated. The US president has often touted his support, and Pew Research Center past year found that veterans were generally supportive of him as commander-in-chief, with 57% in favour. (more...)
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- September 05, 2020
When visiting France in November 2018 for the centenary of the end of the Great War, Trump did not visit the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris as originally planned - officially because bad weather grounded his helicopter. Where do Trump and the U.S. military stand? It is complicated. The US president has often touted his support, and Pew Research Center past year found that veterans were generally supportive of him as commander-in-chief, with 57% in favour. (more...)
Here's why you won't see a mass Covid-19 vaccine until mid
- September 05, 2020
Drug companies and executives have issued statements and spoken at forums meant to bolster trust in the vaccine-development process in recent days. Instead, a spokeswoman said, the state wants to review the data before agreeing to distribute the vaccine. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Drug companies and executives have issued statements and spoken at forums meant to bolster trust in the vaccine-development process in recent days. Instead, a spokeswoman said, the state wants to review the data before agreeing to distribute the vaccine. (more...)
State and territory borders to reopen by Christmas, except WA
- September 05, 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with the national cabinet today to discuss a number of issues, aimed at getting the country out of lockdown by Chrismas. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is a thorn in the PM's side on borders. "That's your aim. They transferred from removal, to suppression, without a neighborhood transmission". (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with the national cabinet today to discuss a number of issues, aimed at getting the country out of lockdown by Chrismas. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is a thorn in the PM's side on borders. "That's your aim. They transferred from removal, to suppression, without a neighborhood transmission". (more...)
North Korea procuring ballistic missile equipment underground
- September 05, 2020
The advisory also contains annexes listing key items used in North Korea's ballistic missile program, as well as DPRK persons and entities now subject to sanctions by the U.S. It says companies that assist North Korea's procurement efforts risk sanctions. The advisory notes that individuals and entities producing or trading in these products, or providing related financial or other services must be "vigilant regarding any involvement in the transfer of sensitive technology to North Korean ... (more...)
- September 05, 2020
The advisory also contains annexes listing key items used in North Korea's ballistic missile program, as well as DPRK persons and entities now subject to sanctions by the U.S. It says companies that assist North Korea's procurement efforts risk sanctions. The advisory notes that individuals and entities producing or trading in these products, or providing related financial or other services must be "vigilant regarding any involvement in the transfer of sensitive technology to North Korean ... (more...)
Iran uranium stockpile '10 times limit' set in nuclear deal
- September 05, 2020
The IAEA reported in a confidential document distributed to member countries and seen by several news outlets that Iran as of August 25 had stockpiled 2,105.4 kilograms (2.32 tons) of low-enriched uranium, up from 1,571.6 kilograms (1.73 tons) last reported on May 20. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
The IAEA reported in a confidential document distributed to member countries and seen by several news outlets that Iran as of August 25 had stockpiled 2,105.4 kilograms (2.32 tons) of low-enriched uranium, up from 1,571.6 kilograms (1.73 tons) last reported on May 20. (more...)
Chinese Defence Ministry Says India Responsible for Escalation of Border Tensions
- September 05, 2020
Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe told his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, that New Delhi is fully responsible for the escalation of tensions in the border area. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the phone. Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a bitter standoff in multiple places along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe told his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, that New Delhi is fully responsible for the escalation of tensions in the border area. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the phone. Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a bitter standoff in multiple places along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. (more...)
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