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Two Los Angeles sheriff's deputies shot in an apparent 'ambush'
- September 13, 2020
The incident took place at Metro Blue Line station at Willowbrook Avenue and Elm Street, with both deputies inside their vehicle, as the Sheriff's Department called it "an ambush ". "They are still alive", Arteaga said. "They are both critically injured, multiple gunshot wounds". Villanueva noted the attack came amid a backdrop of nationwide protests against police after the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
The incident took place at Metro Blue Line station at Willowbrook Avenue and Elm Street, with both deputies inside their vehicle, as the Sheriff's Department called it "an ambush ". "They are still alive", Arteaga said. "They are both critically injured, multiple gunshot wounds". Villanueva noted the attack came amid a backdrop of nationwide protests against police after the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May. (more...)
Vancouver skies blanketed by wildfire smoke
- September 13, 2020
Air quality in Metro Vancouver remains at a rating of 10+ Saturday, indicating a "very high" health risk. "Wildfire smoke is a natural part of our environment but it is important to be mindful that exposure to smoke may affect your health", Environment Canada said in a September 9 bulletin. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Air quality in Metro Vancouver remains at a rating of 10+ Saturday, indicating a "very high" health risk. "Wildfire smoke is a natural part of our environment but it is important to be mindful that exposure to smoke may affect your health", Environment Canada said in a September 9 bulletin. (more...)
United States blacklists four Russia-linked individuals over election interference
- September 13, 2020
Lifshits was one of four people cited on Thursday by the Treasury Department, including Andrii Derkach , a Ukrainian lawmaker who was characterized by the USA government as "an active Russian agent" for over a decade. "I (have never) seen any evidence that ( Andriy Derkach ) is or is not a Russian agent, ' Giuliani told MSNBC". The two men met while Giuliani was trying to dig up dirt in Ukraine on Biden. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Lifshits was one of four people cited on Thursday by the Treasury Department, including Andrii Derkach , a Ukrainian lawmaker who was characterized by the USA government as "an active Russian agent" for over a decade. "I (have never) seen any evidence that ( Andriy Derkach ) is or is not a Russian agent, ' Giuliani told MSNBC". The two men met while Giuliani was trying to dig up dirt in Ukraine on Biden. (more...)
China retaliates against USA diplomats, including in Hong Kong
- September 13, 2020
Relations between the world's top two economies have deteriorated in recent months, with both sides locked in fierce recriminations over trade disputes, human rights and the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Trump administration said that Chinese diplomats would from now on have to get approval from the US State Department before visiting American university campuses or staging cultural events with more than 50 people attending outside embassy grounds. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Relations between the world's top two economies have deteriorated in recent months, with both sides locked in fierce recriminations over trade disputes, human rights and the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Trump administration said that Chinese diplomats would from now on have to get approval from the US State Department before visiting American university campuses or staging cultural events with more than 50 people attending outside embassy grounds. (more...)
Yellow Vest protesters hit the streets again in France
- September 13, 2020
They had travelled from Crolles in southeast France because 'we don't want this world for our children and grandchildren, where we're subjugated by this oligarchy. "So I banned the demonstrations". Paris, Sep 12 (IANS) More than 150 people were arrested on Saturday after hundreds of Yellow Vest protesters took to streets in the centre of Paris to oppose President Emmanuel Macron's fiscal, economic and social policies. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
They had travelled from Crolles in southeast France because 'we don't want this world for our children and grandchildren, where we're subjugated by this oligarchy. "So I banned the demonstrations". Paris, Sep 12 (IANS) More than 150 people were arrested on Saturday after hundreds of Yellow Vest protesters took to streets in the centre of Paris to oppose President Emmanuel Macron's fiscal, economic and social policies. (more...)
Former federal prosecutor: Trump admitted to '2nd degree murder' in Woodward interview
- September 13, 2020
According to the interviews, Trump knew the virus was unsafe in January. U.S. President Donald Trump predicted at a rally in MI on Thursday that he would win the election battleground state as thousands of cheering, largely maskless supporters defied state guidelines aimed at containing the novel coronavirus . (more...)
- September 13, 2020
According to the interviews, Trump knew the virus was unsafe in January. U.S. President Donald Trump predicted at a rally in MI on Thursday that he would win the election battleground state as thousands of cheering, largely maskless supporters defied state guidelines aimed at containing the novel coronavirus . (more...)
Weather: This weekend, today is the day to go outside
- September 13, 2020
Morning lows in the mid 50s. East to southeast winds at 5 to 15 miles per hour. Rain will continue on and off through much of the day, with a few t-storms possible mid-day. South to southwest winds at 5-15 miles per hour. Showers and storms are possible after 2 p.m.; however, the chance of thunderstorms becomes more likely Thursday evening and overnight, the NWS said. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Morning lows in the mid 50s. East to southeast winds at 5 to 15 miles per hour. Rain will continue on and off through much of the day, with a few t-storms possible mid-day. South to southwest winds at 5-15 miles per hour. Showers and storms are possible after 2 p.m.; however, the chance of thunderstorms becomes more likely Thursday evening and overnight, the NWS said. (more...)
COVID-19 Numbers as of 3:25 pm September 11
- September 13, 2020
Sheridan County has experienced 1 death related to the virus. The total case tally stands at 4,562,415, including 943,480 active cases, 3,542,664 cured/discharged/migrated and 76,271 deaths, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday morning. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Sheridan County has experienced 1 death related to the virus. The total case tally stands at 4,562,415, including 943,480 active cases, 3,542,664 cured/discharged/migrated and 76,271 deaths, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday morning. (more...)
Uproar after 'victim blaming' in Pakistan gang rape case
- September 12, 2020
The woman was allegedly raped by two robbers near Gujjarpura area on Wednesday while she was waiting for help on the road after her auto developed a fault or ran out of fuel, police said. Shireen Mazari, the minister for human rights, said on Twitter that the investigator's remarks were "unnaceptable". He added that the woman, a resident of France, probably "mistook that Pakistani society is just as safe" as her home country. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
The woman was allegedly raped by two robbers near Gujjarpura area on Wednesday while she was waiting for help on the road after her auto developed a fault or ran out of fuel, police said. Shireen Mazari, the minister for human rights, said on Twitter that the investigator's remarks were "unnaceptable". He added that the woman, a resident of France, probably "mistook that Pakistani society is just as safe" as her home country. (more...)
UK PM Johnson appeals to party for support over controversial bill
- September 12, 2020
Meanwhile, the European Parliament has threatened to scupper any UK-EU trade deal if the bill becomes UK law. The UK side is understood to be ready to keep talking even if Brussels is suing the UK for breach of an worldwide treaty, but continues to demand "realism" from European Union negotiators on issues like state aid and fisheries. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Meanwhile, the European Parliament has threatened to scupper any UK-EU trade deal if the bill becomes UK law. The UK side is understood to be ready to keep talking even if Brussels is suing the UK for breach of an worldwide treaty, but continues to demand "realism" from European Union negotiators on issues like state aid and fisheries. (more...)
Lesbos: Greek police fire teargas at protesting migrants
- September 12, 2020
Greece warned that camp residents will not be allowed to leave Lesbos, the protesters' key demand. But in the meantime, many people are sleeping on the side of the road, at gas stations and even in a nearby cemetery. The situation on the island remains crucial for its migrants. After the devastating fire gutted the refugee camp, Germany on Wednesday pushed for urgent reform of the European Union's migration policies, AFP reported. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Greece warned that camp residents will not be allowed to leave Lesbos, the protesters' key demand. But in the meantime, many people are sleeping on the side of the road, at gas stations and even in a nearby cemetery. The situation on the island remains crucial for its migrants. After the devastating fire gutted the refugee camp, Germany on Wednesday pushed for urgent reform of the European Union's migration policies, AFP reported. (more...)
Salon Pelosi Visited Is Closing, Owner Says
- September 12, 2020
A view of eSalon where U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had her hair done on September 02, 2020 in San Francisco , California. Meanwhile, a fundraiser announced by Kious to help her relocate the business after the incident has reached its goal of $300,000. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
A view of eSalon where U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had her hair done on September 02, 2020 in San Francisco , California. Meanwhile, a fundraiser announced by Kious to help her relocate the business after the incident has reached its goal of $300,000. (more...)
Brexit: Back me over the bill, Johnson tells Tory MPs
- September 12, 2020
But Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says he believes the government has the support of Tory MPs. The prime minister's article appeared after he held a chaotic videoconference on Friday evening with mutinous Conservative MPs who are aghast at the prospect of the government tearing up an worldwide treaty. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
But Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says he believes the government has the support of Tory MPs. The prime minister's article appeared after he held a chaotic videoconference on Friday evening with mutinous Conservative MPs who are aghast at the prospect of the government tearing up an worldwide treaty. (more...)
Popular Wrestler, Navid Afkari Executed By Iran Despite Public Outcry
- September 12, 2020
The World Players Association, a global group that represents athletes, had called for Iran to be threatened with expulsion from worldwide sporting events and emphasized that Afkari was "sentenced to death twice after being tortured into making a false confession". (more...)
- September 12, 2020
The World Players Association, a global group that represents athletes, had called for Iran to be threatened with expulsion from worldwide sporting events and emphasized that Afkari was "sentenced to death twice after being tortured into making a false confession". (more...)
Mandela's friend and lawyer, George Bizos, dies
- September 12, 2020
Bizos, known as one of the icons of South Africa's fight for democracy, died of old age at his home in Johannesburg, his family said in a joint statement with the Legal Resource Centre (LRC), where he was a member. "We were in awe of him, yet he always engaged us with humility, affection, and respect". Bizos also represented Zimbabwe's late former MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in his treason trial in 2002, securing his acquittal. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Bizos, known as one of the icons of South Africa's fight for democracy, died of old age at his home in Johannesburg, his family said in a joint statement with the Legal Resource Centre (LRC), where he was a member. "We were in awe of him, yet he always engaged us with humility, affection, and respect". Bizos also represented Zimbabwe's late former MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in his treason trial in 2002, securing his acquittal. (more...)
New York City to resume indoor dining with restrictions on September 30
- September 12, 2020
Cuomo said New York City could raise the capacity to 50% after a reassessment by November 1 on infection rates. Restaurants that want to increase to 50-percent must complete the online self-certification process by October 5 and keep a copy of they will get by email. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Cuomo said New York City could raise the capacity to 50% after a reassessment by November 1 on infection rates. Restaurants that want to increase to 50-percent must complete the online self-certification process by October 5 and keep a copy of they will get by email. (more...)
50 feared dead in Congo gold mine collapse
- September 12, 2020
Provincial governor Theo Ngwabije Kasi deplored "the tragic deaths of 50 people, a lot of them young". The mayor decreed a two-day mourning period and called on local residents to help extract the bodies from the ground. The locals have told the local media that the collapse happened as a river flooded after torrential rain and water went into the three tunnels. "When people tried to get out, there was no way as the water was flowing strongly, with high pressure", he said. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Provincial governor Theo Ngwabije Kasi deplored "the tragic deaths of 50 people, a lot of them young". The mayor decreed a two-day mourning period and called on local residents to help extract the bodies from the ground. The locals have told the local media that the collapse happened as a river flooded after torrential rain and water went into the three tunnels. "When people tried to get out, there was no way as the water was flowing strongly, with high pressure", he said. (more...)
Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trials resume
- September 12, 2020
Governor Joao Doria said phase two trials had shown that the vaccine produced an immune response in 98 percent of recipients over 60 years old, with no adverse side effects reported so far. "We could still have a vaccine by the end of this year, early next year", the UK-based company´s chief executive Pascal Soriot said in comments at a media event. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
Governor Joao Doria said phase two trials had shown that the vaccine produced an immune response in 98 percent of recipients over 60 years old, with no adverse side effects reported so far. "We could still have a vaccine by the end of this year, early next year", the UK-based company´s chief executive Pascal Soriot said in comments at a media event. (more...)
Three teachers died of coronavirus after starting school
- September 12, 2020
She was just 28 years old. News 12's Mary-Lyn Buckley spoke with parents about the situation with students going back to school in under two weeks. In New York, which was the first state to have the highest COVID-19 confirmed cases during the early phase of the pandemic, of the 75 employees of the New York City Department of Education, 31 has died due to COVID-19. (more...)
- September 12, 2020
She was just 28 years old. News 12's Mary-Lyn Buckley spoke with parents about the situation with students going back to school in under two weeks. In New York, which was the first state to have the highest COVID-19 confirmed cases during the early phase of the pandemic, of the 75 employees of the New York City Department of Education, 31 has died due to COVID-19. (more...)
Bahrain and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations
- September 12, 2020
The U.S.is also hosting separate talks with Qatar. The agreement with Bahrain and the previous one with the UAE are seen as part of Trump's push to improve Israel's worldwide standing and its position in the Middle East. The US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, said that Trump's policy of "peace through strength" has changed the world profoundly for the better. On Friday, a member of the Swedish Christian Democrat party, Magnus Jacobsson, nominated Trump and the governments of Kosovo ... (more...)
- September 12, 2020
The U.S.is also hosting separate talks with Qatar. The agreement with Bahrain and the previous one with the UAE are seen as part of Trump's push to improve Israel's worldwide standing and its position in the Middle East. The US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, said that Trump's policy of "peace through strength" has changed the world profoundly for the better. On Friday, a member of the Swedish Christian Democrat party, Magnus Jacobsson, nominated Trump and the governments of Kosovo ... (more...)
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