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Eight peacekeepers, including six Americans, killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
- November 14, 2020
The injured American was evacuated by the Egyptian military and transferred to an Israel Defense Forces aircraft near Eilat, the Israeli official said. No independently verified death toll is available and the region is largely cut off to journalists. The MFO added that it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident, noting that "there is no information to indicate the crash was anything except an accident" and that it appreciates "the cooperation and support of ... (more...)
- November 14, 2020
The injured American was evacuated by the Egyptian military and transferred to an Israel Defense Forces aircraft near Eilat, the Israeli official said. No independently verified death toll is available and the region is largely cut off to journalists. The MFO added that it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident, noting that "there is no information to indicate the crash was anything except an accident" and that it appreciates "the cooperation and support of ... (more...)
United States election: Twitter labels 300,000 misleading tweets, Trump affected
- November 14, 2020
Twitter said 456 of these tweets were also hidden by a warning message and had their engagement limited, meaning users could not retweet, reply to or like the tweets. "We also want to be very clear that we do not see our job as done", Legal, Policy and Trust & Safety Lead Vijaya Gadde and Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour wrote . (more...)
- November 14, 2020
Twitter said 456 of these tweets were also hidden by a warning message and had their engagement limited, meaning users could not retweet, reply to or like the tweets. "We also want to be very clear that we do not see our job as done", Legal, Policy and Trust & Safety Lead Vijaya Gadde and Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour wrote . (more...)
Hundreds of Civilians Slaughtered in Ethiopia's Tigray Region
- November 14, 2020
The 10-day conflict in Tigray region has killed hundreds, sent refugees flooding into Sudan, and raised fears it may also suck in Eritrea or force Ethiopia to divert troops from an African force opposing al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
The 10-day conflict in Tigray region has killed hundreds, sent refugees flooding into Sudan, and raised fears it may also suck in Eritrea or force Ethiopia to divert troops from an African force opposing al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia. (more...)
Dozens of Secret Service officers sidelined by COVID-19
- November 14, 2020
The outbreak came after numerous agents traveled to campaign rallies with Trump where many officials and most of the attendees went maskless . CNN also reported Friday on the spread of Covid-19 among Secret Service officers, though the outlet put the number of affected officer at "several dozen". (more...)
- November 14, 2020
The outbreak came after numerous agents traveled to campaign rallies with Trump where many officials and most of the attendees went maskless . CNN also reported Friday on the spread of Covid-19 among Secret Service officers, though the outlet put the number of affected officer at "several dozen". (more...)
Anthony Fauci Doubts Coronavirus Will Be Eradicated by Vaccine
- November 14, 2020
Twitter responded by both removing the offending video and permanently suspending Bannon's account, while Facebook only removed the video. 'We have specific rules around how many times you need to violate certain policies before we will deactivate your account completely, ' Zuckerberg said. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
Twitter responded by both removing the offending video and permanently suspending Bannon's account, while Facebook only removed the video. 'We have specific rules around how many times you need to violate certain policies before we will deactivate your account completely, ' Zuckerberg said. (more...)
DeSantis proposal could allow citizens to shoot, run over suspected rioters
- November 14, 2020
His new "anti-mob" legislation is being presented months after the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests held in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , and Ahmaud Arbery this past summer, which were largely peaceful but a select number of protests escalated into looting and rioting. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
His new "anti-mob" legislation is being presented months after the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests held in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , and Ahmaud Arbery this past summer, which were largely peaceful but a select number of protests escalated into looting and rioting. (more...)
Australia to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan
- November 14, 2020
Several Australian media outlets have reported that Australian troops are suspected of killing unarmed civilians, including children, in Afghanistan. They range from reports of troops killing a six-year-old child in a house raid, to a dead foe's hand being severed, to a prisoner being shot dead to save space in a helicopter. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
Several Australian media outlets have reported that Australian troops are suspected of killing unarmed civilians, including children, in Afghanistan. They range from reports of troops killing a six-year-old child in a house raid, to a dead foe's hand being severed, to a prisoner being shot dead to save space in a helicopter. (more...)
Britain’s virus death toll surpasses 50,000, highest in Europe
- November 14, 2020
Another 532 people with coronavirus have died in Britain, marking the highest daily coronavirus death toll since mid-May, according to official figures released Tuesday. Long-COVID: People who overcome a severe case of the coronavirus may continue to endure debilitating symptoms seven weeks after being discharged from hospital, research suggests. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
Another 532 people with coronavirus have died in Britain, marking the highest daily coronavirus death toll since mid-May, according to official figures released Tuesday. Long-COVID: People who overcome a severe case of the coronavirus may continue to endure debilitating symptoms seven weeks after being discharged from hospital, research suggests. (more...)
`Largest ever auctioned` purple-pink diamond fetches $26.6 million
- November 14, 2020
Though the diamond's cut and size are undeniable show stealers, the reason it sold at a record-setting amount is its unique colour. "It fully deserves the price achieved tonight, which is also testament to the growing appreciation and awareness of the great scarcity of pink diamonds around the world". (more...)
- November 14, 2020
Though the diamond's cut and size are undeniable show stealers, the reason it sold at a record-setting amount is its unique colour. "It fully deserves the price achieved tonight, which is also testament to the growing appreciation and awareness of the great scarcity of pink diamonds around the world". (more...)
With Spike of 47905 cases COVID-19 Tally Reaches 8 683 917
- November 14, 2020
The city reported the last highest fatalities on June 16 when 93 people died of the virus. The National Centre for Disease Control, in a report drafted recently, had warned that Delhi needs to be prepared for about 15,000 fresh cases of COVID-19 per day taking into account the upcoming winter season, related respiratory problems, large influx of patients from outside and festive gatherings. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
The city reported the last highest fatalities on June 16 when 93 people died of the virus. The National Centre for Disease Control, in a report drafted recently, had warned that Delhi needs to be prepared for about 15,000 fresh cases of COVID-19 per day taking into account the upcoming winter season, related respiratory problems, large influx of patients from outside and festive gatherings. (more...)
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins majority in election
- November 14, 2020
According to the 2008 Constitution, the military possesses 25 per cent of the 642 totals seats in the Union Parliament and the winning party in the general elections needs to secure more than half of the total seats to form a new government. (more...)
- November 14, 2020
According to the 2008 Constitution, the military possesses 25 per cent of the 642 totals seats in the Union Parliament and the winning party in the general elections needs to secure more than half of the total seats to form a new government. (more...)
Lee Cain: Senior Johnson adviser to leave Downing Street
- November 12, 2020
In a statement, Mr Cain said it had been a privilege to work for Mr Johnson for the last three years. The shock move comes less than 24 hours after it was reported that he was to be promoted to the key position of the British prime minister's chief of staff. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
In a statement, Mr Cain said it had been a privilege to work for Mr Johnson for the last three years. The shock move comes less than 24 hours after it was reported that he was to be promoted to the key position of the British prime minister's chief of staff. (more...)
McEnany Election Lies Too Much Even for Fox
- November 12, 2020
Remember back in the good old days of 2020, at the beginning of May when Kayleigh McEnany first appeared before cameras as the newly installed White House press secretary? "There is only one party in America trying to keep observers out of the count room. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
Remember back in the good old days of 2020, at the beginning of May when Kayleigh McEnany first appeared before cameras as the newly installed White House press secretary? "There is only one party in America trying to keep observers out of the count room. (more...)
British nurse charged with murders of eight babies
- November 12, 2020
It follows an investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, which began in 2017. She was previously arrested in 2018 and 2019 and will be produced before magistrates on Thursday in nearby Warrington. Letby will appear at Chester Crown Court for a further hearing at 2.15pm on Friday 13 November. She is due to appear in court today. "This court has no power to grant bail". (more...)
- November 12, 2020
It follows an investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, which began in 2017. She was previously arrested in 2018 and 2019 and will be produced before magistrates on Thursday in nearby Warrington. Letby will appear at Chester Crown Court for a further hearing at 2.15pm on Friday 13 November. She is due to appear in court today. "This court has no power to grant bail". (more...)
Former President Rawlings has died
- November 12, 2020
According to GH One TV presenter Serwaa Amihere, their checks have suggested that Rawlings died from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). TheCable understands that he also had underlying illnesses. He was re-elected in 1996 for four more years. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
According to GH One TV presenter Serwaa Amihere, their checks have suggested that Rawlings died from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). TheCable understands that he also had underlying illnesses. He was re-elected in 1996 for four more years. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana. (more...)
South Korea's Moon, Biden reaffirm commitment to alliance and peaceful peninsula
- November 12, 2020
US President-elect Joe Biden in phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea emphasised on maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The two also agreed to work together to tackle global issues including COVID-19, which has killed more than 1.2 million people around the world, and climate change, Suga said. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
US President-elect Joe Biden in phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea emphasised on maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The two also agreed to work together to tackle global issues including COVID-19, which has killed more than 1.2 million people around the world, and climate change, Suga said. (more...)
Rep. Nadler slams AG Barr's election fraud investigation
- November 12, 2020
The rebuke of Barr's political efforts to interfere in elections results, comes as President Trump has refused for more than three days to concede to President-elect Joe Biden who was declared the projected victor in the presidential race on Saturday. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
The rebuke of Barr's political efforts to interfere in elections results, comes as President Trump has refused for more than three days to concede to President-elect Joe Biden who was declared the projected victor in the presidential race on Saturday. (more...)
Typhoon Vamco Leaves Parts of Philippine Capital Underwater
- November 12, 2020
Philippine Red Cross personnel used boats to rescue people stranded in their homes in Marikina City, one of the hardest-hit areas of the capital, where the water in some streets was up to shoulder height. But ensuring the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in evacuation centers remained a challenge, she said. Powerful winds and intense rain battered parts of central and southern Luzon as the eye of the typhoon approached. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
Philippine Red Cross personnel used boats to rescue people stranded in their homes in Marikina City, one of the hardest-hit areas of the capital, where the water in some streets was up to shoulder height. But ensuring the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in evacuation centers remained a challenge, she said. Powerful winds and intense rain battered parts of central and southern Luzon as the eye of the typhoon approached. (more...)
Jihadists kill 50 people with several beheaded in Mozambique massacre
- November 12, 2020
A separate group of militants carried out another attack on Muatide village, where they beheaded more than 50 people, the news agency reported. According to media reports , an armed militant group attacked several villages in northern parts of the province from 6 to 8 November, brutally killing more than 50 people, abducting several women and children and burning down homes. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
A separate group of militants carried out another attack on Muatide village, where they beheaded more than 50 people, the news agency reported. According to media reports , an armed militant group attacked several villages in northern parts of the province from 6 to 8 November, brutally killing more than 50 people, abducting several women and children and burning down homes. (more...)
Furries recreate Four Seasons Total Landscaping in VR as a hangout spot
- November 12, 2020
Now, the woman-owned, family-run business is squarely in the spotlight - and capitalizing on the frenzy of attention, hawking hoodie sweatshirts, T-shirts with the American flag and the company's logo and - yes - stickers that say "Make America Rake Again" and "Lawn and Order!" To the delight of its new fans, the centre also revealed online that by "popular demand" it had created a Zoom background of the centre. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
Now, the woman-owned, family-run business is squarely in the spotlight - and capitalizing on the frenzy of attention, hawking hoodie sweatshirts, T-shirts with the American flag and the company's logo and - yes - stickers that say "Make America Rake Again" and "Lawn and Order!" To the delight of its new fans, the centre also revealed online that by "popular demand" it had created a Zoom background of the centre. (more...)
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