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Pope Francis says 'gossip is a plague more awful than' coronavirus
- September 08, 2020
According to The Vatican News , Pope Francis called the devil a "great gossiper who seeks to sow discord" within the Catholic Church community . " Please brothers and sisters, let's try to not gossip ", he said. "In fact, Jesus takes into account that this approach with witnesses could also fail, unlike the Mosaic law for which the testimony of two or three was sufficient for censure". (more...)
- September 08, 2020
According to The Vatican News , Pope Francis called the devil a "great gossiper who seeks to sow discord" within the Catholic Church community . " Please brothers and sisters, let's try to not gossip ", he said. "In fact, Jesus takes into account that this approach with witnesses could also fail, unlike the Mosaic law for which the testimony of two or three was sufficient for censure". (more...)
India overtakes Brazil in COVID-19 cases
- September 08, 2020
India reported 90,802 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its largest increase ever, as it became the pandemic's second worst-hit country. Overall, in the last week, 3,955 people tested positive across Canada, and 28 people died of COVID-19. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
India reported 90,802 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its largest increase ever, as it became the pandemic's second worst-hit country. Overall, in the last week, 3,955 people tested positive across Canada, and 28 people died of COVID-19. (more...)
Philippines president pardons United States marine in transgender killing
- September 08, 2020
Lagman also said the Board of Pardons and Parole was created to avoid abuse of the president's power to pardon. "If there is a time when you are called upon to be fair, be fair", Duterte said. The former USA marine had been granted early release last week by a local court, for good behaviour, but the decision was being held pending an appeal by lawyers for Laude's family. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Lagman also said the Board of Pardons and Parole was created to avoid abuse of the president's power to pardon. "If there is a time when you are called upon to be fair, be fair", Duterte said. The former USA marine had been granted early release last week by a local court, for good behaviour, but the decision was being held pending an appeal by lawyers for Laude's family. (more...)
'Diplomatic standoff': Two top Australian journalists flee China over security worries
- September 08, 2020
Both journalists were told they were "persons of interest" in an investigation into Cheng, The Australian Financial Review reported. During his interview with Chinese officials, he said it felt like the objective was more to do with "harrasment", and not to get any useful information from him regarding the state case. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Both journalists were told they were "persons of interest" in an investigation into Cheng, The Australian Financial Review reported. During his interview with Chinese officials, he said it felt like the objective was more to do with "harrasment", and not to get any useful information from him regarding the state case. (more...)
Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell to be nominees for Irish Commissioner
- September 08, 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will interview the nominees next week ahead of the successful candidate being formally appointed by the European Council. Mr Hogan, along with other politicians, attended the event in Clifden made up of over 80 people on Wednesday, August 19. The European Union's trade chief was accused of undermining Ireland's attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus when he ignored orders to self-isolate after returning to the country on holiday. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will interview the nominees next week ahead of the successful candidate being formally appointed by the European Council. Mr Hogan, along with other politicians, attended the event in Clifden made up of over 80 people on Wednesday, August 19. The European Union's trade chief was accused of undermining Ireland's attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus when he ignored orders to self-isolate after returning to the country on holiday. (more...)
Spain Could Receive 3 Million Doses Of Covid Vaccine In December
- September 08, 2020
A Reuters report quoted the CEO of the company as saying that about 90 per cent of the employees and their family members had been given the vaccine doses. The deal confirms that Melbourne-based CSL would manufacture either or both of the vaccines in Australia if drug trials now underway prove successful. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
A Reuters report quoted the CEO of the company as saying that about 90 per cent of the employees and their family members had been given the vaccine doses. The deal confirms that Melbourne-based CSL would manufacture either or both of the vaccines in Australia if drug trials now underway prove successful. (more...)
Covid-19: First batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine released into public
- September 08, 2020
Close on the heels of The Lancet publishing the outcome of the Phase-1 and Phase-2 clinical trial data of Russia's potential Covid-19 shot Sputnik V, the Russian research institute has presented "comprehensive data" on the vaccine's safety to Indian authorities, The Indian Express reported. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Close on the heels of The Lancet publishing the outcome of the Phase-1 and Phase-2 clinical trial data of Russia's potential Covid-19 shot Sputnik V, the Russian research institute has presented "comprehensive data" on the vaccine's safety to Indian authorities, The Indian Express reported. (more...)
India sees global record in new coronavirus cases
- September 08, 2020
Government officials point out that cases will increase as testing increases, adding that India's mortality rate from the novel coronavirus is better than some other countries. "The urban areas are not slowing down, and rural areas are picking up". Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi . The reopening of the metro is expected to further worsen the situation, experts fear. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Government officials point out that cases will increase as testing increases, adding that India's mortality rate from the novel coronavirus is better than some other countries. "The urban areas are not slowing down, and rural areas are picking up". Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi . The reopening of the metro is expected to further worsen the situation, experts fear. (more...)
Trump sees economy rebound by Election Day
- September 08, 2020
Biden will meet on Monday with the leader of the largest federation of US labor unions, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, at the group's state headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and take questions from union workers. Biden asked, adding a sarcastic chuckle. Trailing in national opinion polls as the U.S. death toll from the virus approaches 190,000, Trump unleashed a broad attack against both the former vice president, his opponent in the November 3 election, and Biden's running mate, ... (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Biden will meet on Monday with the leader of the largest federation of US labor unions, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, at the group's state headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and take questions from union workers. Biden asked, adding a sarcastic chuckle. Trailing in national opinion polls as the U.S. death toll from the virus approaches 190,000, Trump unleashed a broad attack against both the former vice president, his opponent in the November 3 election, and Biden's running mate, ... (more...)
Assange is back to the dock, extradition trial resumed
- September 08, 2020
The Old Bailey hearing is due to last three or four weeks. Mr Assange, whose public appearances over the past decade have been limited because of self-imposed exile and prison, appeared in court wearing a dark suit and close-cropped hair to confirm his intention to fight extradition. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
The Old Bailey hearing is due to last three or four weeks. Mr Assange, whose public appearances over the past decade have been limited because of self-imposed exile and prison, appeared in court wearing a dark suit and close-cropped hair to confirm his intention to fight extradition. (more...)
Why the Australia-EU trade model isn't a 'good outcome' for Britain
- September 08, 2020
He said legislation that threatened to break parts of the agreement was simply "to iron out a few remaining technical details as to how the Northern Ireland protocol would work". A European Commission spokesperson said: "The full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and in particular the protocol on Ireland, and Northern Ireland, are essential". (more...)
- September 08, 2020
He said legislation that threatened to break parts of the agreement was simply "to iron out a few remaining technical details as to how the Northern Ireland protocol would work". A European Commission spokesperson said: "The full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and in particular the protocol on Ireland, and Northern Ireland, are essential". (more...)
Warm temperatures and dry weather forecasted through Labor Day
- September 08, 2020
Mainly sunny today.getting cloudy late this afternoon with light winds.the daytime high reaching 23.feeling like 26 with the humidex. Most importantly, rain chances and humidity will be low. Whenever the late week front moves through, expect highs to drop into the lower 80s and perhaps even upper 70s by next weekend! Friday and Saturday are looking better, but it might be a little early in the week to lock in that forecast. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Mainly sunny today.getting cloudy late this afternoon with light winds.the daytime high reaching 23.feeling like 26 with the humidex. Most importantly, rain chances and humidity will be low. Whenever the late week front moves through, expect highs to drop into the lower 80s and perhaps even upper 70s by next weekend! Friday and Saturday are looking better, but it might be a little early in the week to lock in that forecast. (more...)
Clicks at Edendale Mall shut due to threats
- September 08, 2020
Mmusi Maimane took to social media to respond to the ongoing Clicks saga by proposing a peaceful protest against the company, in contrast to the planned action by the EFF . EFF leader Floyd Shivambu said none of the chain's stores should open until the names of those who involved commissioning a racist hair advert are made public. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Mmusi Maimane took to social media to respond to the ongoing Clicks saga by proposing a peaceful protest against the company, in contrast to the planned action by the EFF . EFF leader Floyd Shivambu said none of the chain's stores should open until the names of those who involved commissioning a racist hair advert are made public. (more...)
United Kingdom records 2,948 daily confirmed cases of COVID-19
- September 08, 2020
Schools have also reopened, university terms are due to start and the United Kingdom is trying to encourage people to return to their offices. The daily number of cases of COVID-19 jumped on Sunday to 2,988, the highest daily rise since May. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
Schools have also reopened, university terms are due to start and the United Kingdom is trying to encourage people to return to their offices. The daily number of cases of COVID-19 jumped on Sunday to 2,988, the highest daily rise since May. (more...)
USA service member wounded in al-Shabab attack in Somalia
- September 07, 2020
The violence, which also left two Somali special forces soldiers dead, happened outside one of their bases southwest of the country's capital, Mogadishu, Reuters reported , citing a local official. The injured service member is in stable condition and is receiving treatment for injuries that are not assessed to be life-threatening. The attack happened near Jana Cabdalle, about 300 miles south of Mogadishu, where US troops were on an advisory mission with Somali forces. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
The violence, which also left two Somali special forces soldiers dead, happened outside one of their bases southwest of the country's capital, Mogadishu, Reuters reported , citing a local official. The injured service member is in stable condition and is receiving treatment for injuries that are not assessed to be life-threatening. The attack happened near Jana Cabdalle, about 300 miles south of Mogadishu, where US troops were on an advisory mission with Somali forces. (more...)
Donald Trump Bans Diversity Training And Calls It ‘Anti-American Propaganda’
- September 07, 2020
It is unclear as to how many such trainings exist. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Vought wrote that the Federal government was a pillar of racial unity as it employs people of all races, and states that the Trump administration feels that the training sessions will undermine unity and the president's "proven track record of standing for those whose voice has always been ignored". (more...)
- September 07, 2020
It is unclear as to how many such trainings exist. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Vought wrote that the Federal government was a pillar of racial unity as it employs people of all races, and states that the Trump administration feels that the training sessions will undermine unity and the president's "proven track record of standing for those whose voice has always been ignored". (more...)
Saudi Court Convicts 8 People in Khashoggi Killing
- September 07, 2020
The verdict is final and must be enforced, the prosecution added, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Prior to his killing, Khashoggi had written critically of Prince Mohammed in columns for the Washington Post at a time when the young heir to the throne was being widely hailed by Washington for pushing through social reforms. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
The verdict is final and must be enforced, the prosecution added, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Prior to his killing, Khashoggi had written critically of Prince Mohammed in columns for the Washington Post at a time when the young heir to the throne was being widely hailed by Washington for pushing through social reforms. (more...)
Newsom Declares State Of Emergency As Creek Fire Continues To Grow
- September 07, 2020
Four towns in San Bernardino County - Oak Glen, Yucaipa Ridge, Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls - were under evacuation orders because of the El Dorado Fire . PHOTO: Huntington Lake is seen in the foreground as the Creek Fire burns in the distance, about 35 miles northeast of Fresno, California, on September 5, 2020 . (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Four towns in San Bernardino County - Oak Glen, Yucaipa Ridge, Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls - were under evacuation orders because of the El Dorado Fire . PHOTO: Huntington Lake is seen in the foreground as the Creek Fire burns in the distance, about 35 miles northeast of Fresno, California, on September 5, 2020 . (more...)
Orca who carried dead calf for over two weeks gives birth
- September 07, 2020
Tahlequah fell pregnant with her new calf, christened J57 by researchers, in February previous year. "Hooray!" the researchers said of Tahlequah on Sunday. While pregnancies are not unusual, most pregnancies for the southern resident whales are not successful. He added that he was hopeful that recent efforts could bring back more robust runs of chinook salmon, the primary food source for the Southern Resident orcas. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Tahlequah fell pregnant with her new calf, christened J57 by researchers, in February previous year. "Hooray!" the researchers said of Tahlequah on Sunday. While pregnancies are not unusual, most pregnancies for the southern resident whales are not successful. He added that he was hopeful that recent efforts could bring back more robust runs of chinook salmon, the primary food source for the Southern Resident orcas. (more...)
Turkey: Erdogan says 'won't give our resources to enemies'
- September 07, 2020
Turkey's hunt for gas and oil reserves in waters claimed by Greece has put a huge strain on the relationship between the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members. Turkey last month sent an exploration vessel to the waters between Greece and Cyprus, prompting Athens to stage naval exercises to defend its maritime territory. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Turkey's hunt for gas and oil reserves in waters claimed by Greece has put a huge strain on the relationship between the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members. Turkey last month sent an exploration vessel to the waters between Greece and Cyprus, prompting Athens to stage naval exercises to defend its maritime territory. (more...)
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