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South Korea mobilises military in Seoul as coronavirus cases surge, deaths rise
- December 11, 2020
But the strongman's sister Kim Yo-jong reacted angrily, calling the minister's comments "impudent" and accusing her of trying to strain inter-Korean relations, according to official media. "So, all signs are the regime is very intensely focused on controlling the disease that they say they do not have". The remarks came as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, who helped lead unsuccessful efforts to turn U.S. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
But the strongman's sister Kim Yo-jong reacted angrily, calling the minister's comments "impudent" and accusing her of trying to strain inter-Korean relations, according to official media. "So, all signs are the regime is very intensely focused on controlling the disease that they say they do not have". The remarks came as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, who helped lead unsuccessful efforts to turn U.S. (more...)
Merkel Urges Tougher Curbs As Virus Deaths Soar
- December 11, 2020
The chancellor's statements come as the national center for disease control, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), reported 590 deaths related to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. "Otherwise, unfair competition conditions arise to which we can not subject our companies", she said. Merkel called for state governments to consider closing schools early before Christmas and said that people hopping from one mulled-wine stand to the next over the holidays is "unacceptable" in view of the daily death ... (more...)
- December 11, 2020
The chancellor's statements come as the national center for disease control, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), reported 590 deaths related to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. "Otherwise, unfair competition conditions arise to which we can not subject our companies", she said. Merkel called for state governments to consider closing schools early before Christmas and said that people hopping from one mulled-wine stand to the next over the holidays is "unacceptable" in view of the daily death ... (more...)
Croatian fourth-graders outperform in Math and Science
- December 11, 2020
In science , they received 588 points, trailing only those in Singapore, who received 595 points. Australia was behind Singapore, Korea, Russia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Finland, Latvia and Norway. Most students were never or nearly never bullied. The standard pass mark for maths is 30%, which University of Cape Town professor Suellen Shay points out is enough to allow a student to enter a university, but far from adequate to prepare students to succeed at a university level. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
In science , they received 588 points, trailing only those in Singapore, who received 595 points. Australia was behind Singapore, Korea, Russia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Finland, Latvia and Norway. Most students were never or nearly never bullied. The standard pass mark for maths is 30%, which University of Cape Town professor Suellen Shay points out is enough to allow a student to enter a university, but far from adequate to prepare students to succeed at a university level. (more...)
Pennsylvania blasts Texas' bid in Supreme Court to overturn Biden's election
- December 11, 2020
Trump wrote on Twitter on Thursday, repeating his unfounded allegations that the election was rigged against him. "In support of such a request, Texas brings to the Court only discredited allegations and conspiracy theories that have no basis in fact", the attorneys wrote. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Trump wrote on Twitter on Thursday, repeating his unfounded allegations that the election was rigged against him. "In support of such a request, Texas brings to the Court only discredited allegations and conspiracy theories that have no basis in fact", the attorneys wrote. (more...)
The History Behind TIME Choosing President-Elects as Person of the Year
- December 11, 2020
The magazine revealed its choice for Person of the Year - a designation that is not necessarily an honor or award but representative of the influence the person has had on the news within the past year - during a televised special Thursday night. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
The magazine revealed its choice for Person of the Year - a designation that is not necessarily an honor or award but representative of the influence the person has had on the news within the past year - during a televised special Thursday night. (more...)
Germany Has Reported Its Highest One-Day Total of New Coronavirus Cases
- December 11, 2020
The daily rise in new cases last Wednesday was lower at 17,270, providing further proof that a partial lockdown put in place in early November has failed to break Germany's second wave of infections. "The number of cases has been on a high plateau for weeks, and we are now even seeing an increase in the number of cases again", said Lothar Wieler, president of the RKI, during a press conference on Thursday, describing the development as "worrying". (more...)
- December 11, 2020
The daily rise in new cases last Wednesday was lower at 17,270, providing further proof that a partial lockdown put in place in early November has failed to break Germany's second wave of infections. "The number of cases has been on a high plateau for weeks, and we are now even seeing an increase in the number of cases again", said Lothar Wieler, president of the RKI, during a press conference on Thursday, describing the development as "worrying". (more...)
Federal student loan forbearance given additional extension
- December 11, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced late Friday that the U.S. government will extend a federal student loan forbearance on borrowers for an additional month as more businesses are closing due to a surge in coronavirus cases. According to CNBC , a recent study shows that less than 11% of US borrowers are paying on their student loans as the global pandemic continues. Democratic senators such as Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer have put pressure on Biden to enact an executive ... (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced late Friday that the U.S. government will extend a federal student loan forbearance on borrowers for an additional month as more businesses are closing due to a surge in coronavirus cases. According to CNBC , a recent study shows that less than 11% of US borrowers are paying on their student loans as the global pandemic continues. Democratic senators such as Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer have put pressure on Biden to enact an executive ... (more...)
EU Leaders Gather for End-of-Year Summit in Brussels
- December 11, 2020
London and Brussels have said they will decide by Sunday whether to press on with talks aimed at thrashing out a post-Brexit trade deal, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen failed to bridge "major differences" at a dinner meeting. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
London and Brussels have said they will decide by Sunday whether to press on with talks aimed at thrashing out a post-Brexit trade deal, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen failed to bridge "major differences" at a dinner meeting. (more...)
Trump Announces Normalization of Diplomatic Ties Between Morocco, Israel: ‘A Massive Breakthrough’
- December 10, 2020
The US president also "recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory", the White House said in a statement. According to the White House, Trump sealed the agreement in a phone call with Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Thursday. (more...)
- December 10, 2020
The US president also "recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory", the White House said in a statement. According to the White House, Trump sealed the agreement in a phone call with Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Thursday. (more...)
Human-Made Mass to Surpass Biomass in 2020 - Study Says | IE
- December 10, 2020
While the weight of human-made objects has doubled every two decades recently, that of living animals and plants has dropped; the United Nations warned in a report past year that about one million species are now threatened with extinction as humans have encroached on natural habitats for agricultural and development purposes, exploited wild animals, and driven the climate crisis through fossil fuel extraction. (more...)
- December 10, 2020
While the weight of human-made objects has doubled every two decades recently, that of living animals and plants has dropped; the United Nations warned in a report past year that about one million species are now threatened with extinction as humans have encroached on natural habitats for agricultural and development purposes, exploited wild animals, and driven the climate crisis through fossil fuel extraction. (more...)
Rich countries said to be hoarding Covid-19 vaccines
- December 10, 2020
Rich nations are amassing doses of COVID-19 vaccines due to which people living in poor countries are set to miss out on jabs next year, campaigners have warned . The alliance analysed data , including contracts reached between countries and pharmaceutical companies, in coming up with their conclusion and recommendations, the report said. (more...)
- December 10, 2020
Rich nations are amassing doses of COVID-19 vaccines due to which people living in poor countries are set to miss out on jabs next year, campaigners have warned . The alliance analysed data , including contracts reached between countries and pharmaceutical companies, in coming up with their conclusion and recommendations, the report said. (more...)
President Trump Called Pennsylvania House Speaker To 'Fix' Election Results
- December 10, 2020
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Trump sent his party down this unprecedented path by claiming the election was "rigged", but Republican officials enabled doubts to swell through their past four weeks of silence. Duncan added that the party should instead focus on keeping his state's senators, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, in Congress. Despite the litany of lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign, including multiple legal challenges in Georgia, the cases have ... (more...)
- December 10, 2020
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Trump sent his party down this unprecedented path by claiming the election was "rigged", but Republican officials enabled doubts to swell through their past four weeks of silence. Duncan added that the party should instead focus on keeping his state's senators, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, in Congress. Despite the litany of lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign, including multiple legal challenges in Georgia, the cases have ... (more...)
Federal Prosecutor Investigating Hunter Biden For Potential Tax Crimes
- December 10, 2020
On Wednesday, former Vice-President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden revealed that he is under investigation by Delaware's top prosecutor over his taxes. Hunter Biden's statement was accompanied by one from his father, the president-elect. He also joined the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma in 2014, sparking concerns about the perceptions of a conflict of interest given the elder Biden was deeply involved in U.S. (more...)
- December 10, 2020
On Wednesday, former Vice-President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden revealed that he is under investigation by Delaware's top prosecutor over his taxes. Hunter Biden's statement was accompanied by one from his father, the president-elect. He also joined the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma in 2014, sparking concerns about the perceptions of a conflict of interest given the elder Biden was deeply involved in U.S. (more...)
Missouri joins 'fight' alongside Texas to challenge election before Supreme Court
- December 10, 2020
All of the states were represented by Republican officials in the filing. Trump on Twitter argued there's been widespread voter fraud in the states, though experts have said there's been no evidence , and that the November election was the most secure in US history. (more...)
- December 10, 2020
All of the states were represented by Republican officials in the filing. Trump on Twitter argued there's been widespread voter fraud in the states, though experts have said there's been no evidence , and that the November election was the most secure in US history. (more...)
India seeks more data for emergency AstraZeneca-Oxford shot approval
- December 10, 2020
Pfizer applied for permission to import its experimental mRNA vaccine for sale and distribution without clinical trials in India, the officials said. "The proposals from both the firms are not approved due to inadequate safety and efficacy data available now". (more...)
- December 10, 2020
Pfizer applied for permission to import its experimental mRNA vaccine for sale and distribution without clinical trials in India, the officials said. "The proposals from both the firms are not approved due to inadequate safety and efficacy data available now". (more...)
Covid-19: Government announces 'CO-WIN' mobile app for vaccine delivery
- December 09, 2020
Meanwhile, five vaccines are in advanced phases of clinical trials in India with the Serum Institute of India conducting phase-3 trials of the Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine, while the indigenously developed vaccine by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with ICMR has already started the phase-3 clinical trial. (more...)
- December 09, 2020
Meanwhile, five vaccines are in advanced phases of clinical trials in India with the Serum Institute of India conducting phase-3 trials of the Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine, while the indigenously developed vaccine by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with ICMR has already started the phase-3 clinical trial. (more...)
Article image UAE registers China's Sinopharm vaccine, says 86% effective
- December 09, 2020
Another vaccine, from Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, has reported 94.5 percent efficacy and is pushing toward approval as well. China now has four vaccines in advanced stages of development. The widespread roll-out of the vaccines, whether in China or overseas, needs to be backed by completed phase three data. The spokesperson clarified that the vaccine resulted in the creation of antibodies in 97 percent of cases, but that does not necessarily imply 97 percent ... (more...)
- December 09, 2020
Another vaccine, from Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, has reported 94.5 percent efficacy and is pushing toward approval as well. China now has four vaccines in advanced stages of development. The widespread roll-out of the vaccines, whether in China or overseas, needs to be backed by completed phase three data. The spokesperson clarified that the vaccine resulted in the creation of antibodies in 97 percent of cases, but that does not necessarily imply 97 percent ... (more...)
Russian police hunt thieves who plundered top secret 'Doomsday Plane'
- December 09, 2020
Unknown thieves broke into the Ilyushin Il-80 plane at an airfield in the southern region of Rostov, the BBC reports . Authorities said an investigation had started. In the event of a nuclear war, the Russian president would board the aircraft, where they could order the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles and make other strategic decisions. (more...)
- December 09, 2020
Unknown thieves broke into the Ilyushin Il-80 plane at an airfield in the southern region of Rostov, the BBC reports . Authorities said an investigation had started. In the event of a nuclear war, the Russian president would board the aircraft, where they could order the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles and make other strategic decisions. (more...)
Livestream: Biden Introduces Health Team, Including Becerra, Walensky : Biden Transition Updates
- December 09, 2020
Effective vaccines would help the Biden administration turn its focus to healing the ailing US economy. However, Trump's administration was also facing new scrutiny Tuesday after failing to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of Pfizer's vaccine, which has been shown to be highly effective against Covid-19. (more...)
- December 09, 2020
Effective vaccines would help the Biden administration turn its focus to healing the ailing US economy. However, Trump's administration was also facing new scrutiny Tuesday after failing to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of Pfizer's vaccine, which has been shown to be highly effective against Covid-19. (more...)
Fired US cyber chief sues Trump campaign, lawyer over threats
- December 09, 2020
The lawsuit stems from comments diGenova, a former U.S. Attorney , made roughly a week ago during an appearance on the right-wing network Newsmax. Krebs - clearly unhappy with diGenova's decision to brainstorm ways to execute him on-air - has since filed a lawsuit against the Trump lawyer. (more...)
- December 09, 2020
The lawsuit stems from comments diGenova, a former U.S. Attorney , made roughly a week ago during an appearance on the right-wing network Newsmax. Krebs - clearly unhappy with diGenova's decision to brainstorm ways to execute him on-air - has since filed a lawsuit against the Trump lawyer. (more...)
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