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Surfer Felt 'a Bit Weird.' Then He Saw the Footage
- October 08, 2020
In 2015, Wilkinson had competed at the J-Bay Open in South Africa when fellow Australian surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a large great white shark . Wilkinson said he heard a splash but couldn't see anything, and could not believe his eyes when he saw the footage. The drone's operator, Beau Monks from the Australian UAV Service, spotted the shark near Wilkinson and said it all happened very quickly. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
In 2015, Wilkinson had competed at the J-Bay Open in South Africa when fellow Australian surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a large great white shark . Wilkinson said he heard a splash but couldn't see anything, and could not believe his eyes when he saw the footage. The drone's operator, Beau Monks from the Australian UAV Service, spotted the shark near Wilkinson and said it all happened very quickly. (more...)
Facebook To Pause Political Ads As US Election Day Ends
- October 08, 2020
Under the new policy, which is not retroactive, President Donald Trump won't be able to encourage supporters to be unofficial poll watchers as part of an "army for Trump", as he said in a tweet this week. That includes President Trump , who has repeatedly made false claims online about mail-in voting and attempted to undermine the legitimacy of the election. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
Under the new policy, which is not retroactive, President Donald Trump won't be able to encourage supporters to be unofficial poll watchers as part of an "army for Trump", as he said in a tweet this week. That includes President Trump , who has repeatedly made false claims online about mail-in voting and attempted to undermine the legitimacy of the election. (more...)
Sen. Toomey To Retire At End Of Term
- October 08, 2020
A senior Republican on the Senate Banking Committee seen as a potential chairman if the GOP holds onto the Senate is expected to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer . "My family and I have reached a decision and I wanted to share that with the people of Pennsylvania". "I will serve out the remainder of my term for the little over two years that are left in my remaining term". (more...)
- October 08, 2020
A senior Republican on the Senate Banking Committee seen as a potential chairman if the GOP holds onto the Senate is expected to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer . "My family and I have reached a decision and I wanted to share that with the people of Pennsylvania". "I will serve out the remainder of my term for the little over two years that are left in my remaining term". (more...)
Motley Fool to close Hong Kong business due to political uncertainty
- October 08, 2020
Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations , on Monday made a joint statement on behalf of 26 countries, criticising the U.S. and other Western countries for violating human rights, calling for the complete and immediate lifting of unilateral sanctions, and expressing grave concern over systematic racial discrimination. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations , on Monday made a joint statement on behalf of 26 countries, criticising the U.S. and other Western countries for violating human rights, calling for the complete and immediate lifting of unilateral sanctions, and expressing grave concern over systematic racial discrimination. (more...)
Missouri couple who waved guns at protesters indicted on criminal charges
- October 08, 2020
A grand jury on Tuesday indicted the St. Louis, Mo., couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street in June. "Enough is enough", the attorney general said after the charges were filed. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley (R) asked the Department of Justice to look into whether Gardner violated the McCloskeys' civil rights by initiating a prosecution . (more...)
- October 08, 2020
A grand jury on Tuesday indicted the St. Louis, Mo., couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street in June. "Enough is enough", the attorney general said after the charges were filed. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley (R) asked the Department of Justice to look into whether Gardner violated the McCloskeys' civil rights by initiating a prosecution . (more...)
Kyrgyzstan cancels election result after chaosPhnom Penh Post
- October 08, 2020
But he ordered security forces not to shoot protesters. Egor Borisov, a doctor who was at the forefront of the city's coronavirus response, said that unidentified men had "attacked two ambulance teams", damaging their vehicles with stones close to the scene of the rally. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
But he ordered security forces not to shoot protesters. Egor Borisov, a doctor who was at the forefront of the city's coronavirus response, said that unidentified men had "attacked two ambulance teams", damaging their vehicles with stones close to the scene of the rally. (more...)
Trump says USA troops in Afghanistan will be home by Christmas
- October 08, 2020
The remaining American troops deployed to Afghanistan "should" be "home by Christmas", declared US President Donald Trump on Wednesday - the 19th anniversary of the US invasion of the Central Asian country. The White House's plan for the drawdown will nearly certainly be subject to review should Trump lose his bid for a second term in next month's election. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The remaining American troops deployed to Afghanistan "should" be "home by Christmas", declared US President Donald Trump on Wednesday - the 19th anniversary of the US invasion of the Central Asian country. The White House's plan for the drawdown will nearly certainly be subject to review should Trump lose his bid for a second term in next month's election. (more...)
'Monster' great white shark caught
- October 08, 2020
The team labelled the shark the "Queen of the Ocean", naming her Nukumi. The researchers nicknamed the shark Nukumi (pronounced "noo-goo-mee"), after a legendary wise grandmother figure from the Native American Mi'kmaq people, whose ancestral lands include Nova Scotia. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The team labelled the shark the "Queen of the Ocean", naming her Nukumi. The researchers nicknamed the shark Nukumi (pronounced "noo-goo-mee"), after a legendary wise grandmother figure from the Native American Mi'kmaq people, whose ancestral lands include Nova Scotia. (more...)
Mehta and Murphy exchange war of words over Trump's N.J. fundraiser
- October 08, 2020
On Sunday, the White House provided health officials with a list of at least 206 people who had attended the event, which was held at the Trump National Golf Club and included a campaign fundraiser and a roundtable. "There's a lot of attention right now on the event - I'll leave it at that". "My prayers are with our President and the first lady". He has had one negative test since returning home, and Trump's presidential election campaign and New Jersey officials contacted him about his ... (more...)
- October 08, 2020
On Sunday, the White House provided health officials with a list of at least 206 people who had attended the event, which was held at the Trump National Golf Club and included a campaign fundraiser and a roundtable. "There's a lot of attention right now on the event - I'll leave it at that". "My prayers are with our President and the first lady". He has had one negative test since returning home, and Trump's presidential election campaign and New Jersey officials contacted him about his ... (more...)
Turkish Cypriot coast of Maras to reopen on Thursday
- October 08, 2020
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was "very concerned" about Tuesday's announcement and stressed the "urgency of restoring confidence and not of creating greater divisions". Akinci too strongly criticised the announcement from Ankara, calling it a "shame for our democracy" and "interference in our elections". Cyprus government spokesman Kyriakos Kousios said it "strongly condemns the decision of occupier Turkey and its applauder Ersin Tatar to extend entry to ... (more...)
- October 08, 2020
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was "very concerned" about Tuesday's announcement and stressed the "urgency of restoring confidence and not of creating greater divisions". Akinci too strongly criticised the announcement from Ankara, calling it a "shame for our democracy" and "interference in our elections". Cyprus government spokesman Kyriakos Kousios said it "strongly condemns the decision of occupier Turkey and its applauder Ersin Tatar to extend entry to ... (more...)
Survey finds negativity over China deepens, United States News & Top Stories
- October 08, 2020
Around three-quarters of respondents in the United Kingdom now view China negatively, a 19% increase since 2019. Further, in nine of the surveyed countries - Spain, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the U.S., the U.K., South Korea, Sweden and Australia - negative views have reached their highest level in the 12 or more years that the centre has been conducting the survey in those countries, according to Pew Research Center. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
Around three-quarters of respondents in the United Kingdom now view China negatively, a 19% increase since 2019. Further, in nine of the surveyed countries - Spain, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the U.S., the U.K., South Korea, Sweden and Australia - negative views have reached their highest level in the 12 or more years that the centre has been conducting the survey in those countries, according to Pew Research Center. (more...)
COVID-19 tally cosses 67.5 lakh; recovery rate above 85%
- October 08, 2020
The ministry said that 75 % of the 61,267 new confirmed cases recorded in a span of 24 hours are from 10 States and UTs. Giving figures on the COVID-19 deaths, Bhushan said about 48 per cent of the fatalities in the country have been reported from 25 districts in eight states. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The ministry said that 75 % of the 61,267 new confirmed cases recorded in a span of 24 hours are from 10 States and UTs. Giving figures on the COVID-19 deaths, Bhushan said about 48 per cent of the fatalities in the country have been reported from 25 districts in eight states. (more...)
Covid: Boris Johnson defends 'strong local' measures to beat virus
- October 08, 2020
Mr Johnson told MPs "strong local action" was needed in response to "a serious and growing" virus resurgence. What are they expected to say? The remarks came after Johnson apologised on his Twitter page for "misspeaking" about his own coronavirus restriction rules on social gatherings in northeast England and beyond. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
Mr Johnson told MPs "strong local action" was needed in response to "a serious and growing" virus resurgence. What are they expected to say? The remarks came after Johnson apologised on his Twitter page for "misspeaking" about his own coronavirus restriction rules on social gatherings in northeast England and beyond. (more...)
As election looms, New Zealand prime minister celebrates victory against Covid, again
- October 08, 2020
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as well as expressing confidence that a second wave within the home area of SkyCity has been wiped out. They have been in managed isolation at the Ibis in Hamilton and tested positive at routine testing around day 12 of their stay. The third case arrived from Dubai on September 29. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as well as expressing confidence that a second wave within the home area of SkyCity has been wiped out. They have been in managed isolation at the Ibis in Hamilton and tested positive at routine testing around day 12 of their stay. The third case arrived from Dubai on September 29. (more...)
Manhattan prosecutor can enforce subpoena for Trump’s tax returns, appeals court says
- October 08, 2020
The grand jury subpoena was issued to Trump's accounting firm Mazars USA in August 2019 as part of an investigation of the Trump Organization. New: Trump has again lost his effort to stop the NY DA's office from enforcing a grand jury subpoena for his tax returns . (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The grand jury subpoena was issued to Trump's accounting firm Mazars USA in August 2019 as part of an investigation of the Trump Organization. New: Trump has again lost his effort to stop the NY DA's office from enforcing a grand jury subpoena for his tax returns . (more...)
Greek court rules neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn is a criminal group
- October 08, 2020
The court decision effectively bans Golden Dawn , which has seen its support at the ballot box evaporate in recent years. "In the consciousness of the Greek people, however, it is criminal and it will go where it should, that is, in the garbage can of history, as befits the struggles of this people, the history of this place". (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The court decision effectively bans Golden Dawn , which has seen its support at the ballot box evaporate in recent years. "In the consciousness of the Greek people, however, it is criminal and it will go where it should, that is, in the garbage can of history, as befits the struggles of this people, the history of this place". (more...)
Main Officer Accused In George Floyd Killing Released On Bail: Court
- October 08, 2020
The death of the black man sparked a mass protest across the world. The other three, Thomas Lane , Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao , who either stood by or participated holding Mr Floyd down when he was killed, are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
The death of the black man sparked a mass protest across the world. The other three, Thomas Lane , Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao , who either stood by or participated holding Mr Floyd down when he was killed, are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter. (more...)
Alleged ISIS militants known as 'Beatles' headed to USA to face charges
- October 08, 2020
Attorney General William Barr promised the British government in August they would not face the death penalty if extradited to the United States and warned the USA would transfer the two prisoners to Iraqi custody for prosecution if the British government did not begin cooperating by the middle of October. (more...)
- October 08, 2020
Attorney General William Barr promised the British government in August they would not face the death penalty if extradited to the United States and warned the USA would transfer the two prisoners to Iraqi custody for prosecution if the British government did not begin cooperating by the middle of October. (more...)
Thousands rally in Belarus to support 'political prisoners'
- October 07, 2020
Ms Tikhanovskaya has been visiting Berlin to discuss the crisis with Chancellor Angela Merkel and other German officials. According to the Viasna, there are now 77 "political prisoners" in Belarus including opposition blogger Sergei Tikhanovsky, who was not allowed to run for president, and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, who ripped up her passport to prevent authorities from deporting her. (more...)
- October 07, 2020
Ms Tikhanovskaya has been visiting Berlin to discuss the crisis with Chancellor Angela Merkel and other German officials. According to the Viasna, there are now 77 "political prisoners" in Belarus including opposition blogger Sergei Tikhanovsky, who was not allowed to run for president, and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, who ripped up her passport to prevent authorities from deporting her. (more...)
Pope signs new encyclical, but is title inclusive enough?
- October 07, 2020
This dogma "simply reproduces itself by resorting to the magic theories of " spillover " or "trickle" - without using the name - as the only solution to societal problems", the pope added. A Vatican official said the pope was referring to those with massive wealth. The pope also said he believes "that if one person lacks what is necessary to live with dignity, it is because another person is detaining it". (more...)
- October 07, 2020
This dogma "simply reproduces itself by resorting to the magic theories of " spillover " or "trickle" - without using the name - as the only solution to societal problems", the pope added. A Vatican official said the pope was referring to those with massive wealth. The pope also said he believes "that if one person lacks what is necessary to live with dignity, it is because another person is detaining it". (more...)
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