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Coronavirus | Citing oxygen shortage, Lucknow hospital asks kin to shift critical patients
- April 22, 2021
According to the figures released by the health ministry, as many as 2,104 deaths took place in the past 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 184,657. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan even declared in March that the country had entered the "endgame" - but he was already behind the curve: Average weekly cases in Maharashtra state, home to the financial capital of Mumbai, had tripled in the previous month. (more...)
- April 22, 2021
According to the figures released by the health ministry, as many as 2,104 deaths took place in the past 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 184,657. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan even declared in March that the country had entered the "endgame" - but he was already behind the curve: Average weekly cases in Maharashtra state, home to the financial capital of Mumbai, had tripled in the previous month. (more...)
Russia's Putin warns Biden against 'crossing red line'
- April 22, 2021
Addressing the Federal Assembly, Putin said "the meaning and content" of Russia's policy in the worldwide arena is "to ensure peace and security for the well-being of our citizens, for the stable development of the country". Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former oil tycoon who spent 10 years in custody after falling out with the Kremlin, publicly called on Russians to join the protests in a Twitter post. (more...)
- April 22, 2021
Addressing the Federal Assembly, Putin said "the meaning and content" of Russia's policy in the worldwide arena is "to ensure peace and security for the well-being of our citizens, for the stable development of the country". Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former oil tycoon who spent 10 years in custody after falling out with the Kremlin, publicly called on Russians to join the protests in a Twitter post. (more...)
Indonesian Navy Submarine KRI Nanggala Reported Missing
- April 21, 2021
Indonesia's military chief Marshal Hadi told the local outlets that he has asked Singapore and Australia for assistance, with whom Jakarta has signed submarine rescue agreements with. The Indonesian Cakra submarine KRI Nanggala sails out from the port in Cilegon, Banten, on October 5, 2017. "We don't know yet whether the communication equipments were broken or the submarine has sunken". (more...)
- April 21, 2021
Indonesia's military chief Marshal Hadi told the local outlets that he has asked Singapore and Australia for assistance, with whom Jakarta has signed submarine rescue agreements with. The Indonesian Cakra submarine KRI Nanggala sails out from the port in Cilegon, Banten, on October 5, 2017. "We don't know yet whether the communication equipments were broken or the submarine has sunken". (more...)
Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd
- April 21, 2021
Deliberations took less than one day. During the prosecution's argument, Schleicher replayed portions of the bystander video and other footage as he dismissed certain defence theories about Floyd's death as "nonsense". Chauvin will be remanded until sentencing. Chauvin is facing three charges in the death of Floyd: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. (more...)
- April 21, 2021
Deliberations took less than one day. During the prosecution's argument, Schleicher replayed portions of the bystander video and other footage as he dismissed certain defence theories about Floyd's death as "nonsense". Chauvin will be remanded until sentencing. Chauvin is facing three charges in the death of Floyd: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. (more...)
George Floyd: Crowd outside court reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts
- April 21, 2021
Rucker, a Cleveland resident, knows the pain of losing a loved one like George Floyd's family. "There is no question we would have had an extremely adverse reaction and a lot of people would have paid a price", he said . And I'm very gratified at the verdict , very happy at the swiftness of the verdict . -Kamala Harris, America's first Black vice president, who also spoke from the White House. (more...)
- April 21, 2021
Rucker, a Cleveland resident, knows the pain of losing a loved one like George Floyd's family. "There is no question we would have had an extremely adverse reaction and a lot of people would have paid a price", he said . And I'm very gratified at the verdict , very happy at the swiftness of the verdict . -Kamala Harris, America's first Black vice president, who also spoke from the White House. (more...)
Alexei Navalny sent to prison hospital in Russian Federation
- April 20, 2021
Soon after, a court ordered him to serve 2 1/2 years in prison on a 2014 embezzlement conviction that the European Court of Human Rights deemed to be "arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable". Russia's state penitentiary service has said that Navalny was receiving all the medical help he needs. On Sunday, France, Germany and the European Union (EU) joined growing chorus over Navalny's plight. (more...)
- April 20, 2021
Soon after, a court ordered him to serve 2 1/2 years in prison on a 2014 embezzlement conviction that the European Court of Human Rights deemed to be "arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable". Russia's state penitentiary service has said that Navalny was receiving all the medical help he needs. On Sunday, France, Germany and the European Union (EU) joined growing chorus over Navalny's plight. (more...)
Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes
- April 20, 2021
Two men - George Tanios and Julian Khater - are facing charges they assaulted three police officers, including Sicknick , by spraying them with a chemical irritant on 6 January. Diaz said Sicknick suffered two strokes at the base of the brain stem caused by a clot in an artery that supplies blood to that area of the body. However, Diaz added that Sicknick having been among the officers who engaged with the Capitol mob "played a role in his condition". (more...)
- April 20, 2021
Two men - George Tanios and Julian Khater - are facing charges they assaulted three police officers, including Sicknick , by spraying them with a chemical irritant on 6 January. Diaz said Sicknick suffered two strokes at the base of the brain stem caused by a clot in an artery that supplies blood to that area of the body. However, Diaz added that Sicknick having been among the officers who engaged with the Capitol mob "played a role in his condition". (more...)
Biden: Surge in Illegal Immigration Along Border Is a 'Crisis'
- April 19, 2021
But around the same time, the Biden administration sent a report to Congress that proposed raising the maximum number of refugees allowed in this fiscal year to 62,500. Trump limited most spots to people fleeing religious persecution, Iraqis who have assisted USA forces there, and people from Central America's Northern Triangle. (more...)
- April 19, 2021
But around the same time, the Biden administration sent a report to Congress that proposed raising the maximum number of refugees allowed in this fiscal year to 62,500. Trump limited most spots to people fleeing religious persecution, Iraqis who have assisted USA forces there, and people from Central America's Northern Triangle. (more...)
Isolation-free travel begins across Tasman
- April 19, 2021
The arrangement means that for the first time since the pandemic closed borders worldwide, passengers can fly in either direction across the Tasman Sea without undergoing mandatory COVID-19 quarantine when they arrive. The country relies on Australia for 40% of its global tourism, injecting about NZ$2.7bn (£1.4bn, $1.9bn) into the economy. Schools in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires will open after a court overruled a federal order requiring classes go online for two weeks amid a surge ... (more...)
- April 19, 2021
The arrangement means that for the first time since the pandemic closed borders worldwide, passengers can fly in either direction across the Tasman Sea without undergoing mandatory COVID-19 quarantine when they arrive. The country relies on Australia for 40% of its global tourism, injecting about NZ$2.7bn (£1.4bn, $1.9bn) into the economy. Schools in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires will open after a court overruled a federal order requiring classes go online for two weeks amid a surge ... (more...)
NASA's Mars helicopter makes 1st flight on another planet
- April 19, 2021
NASA is about to find out what happened. Altimeter data was the first indicator of mission success. While the images collected by the helicopter during its flights will not contribute to the main mission, they could help design more robust drones. (more...)
- April 19, 2021
NASA is about to find out what happened. Altimeter data was the first indicator of mission success. While the images collected by the helicopter during its flights will not contribute to the main mission, they could help design more robust drones. (more...)
Indianapolis FedEx Shooting Suspect Used 2 Assault Rifles He Purchased Legally
- April 19, 2021
He killed himself as officers prepared to enter the building, police said. The FBI said agents had questioned Hole past year after his mother called police to say her son might commit "suicide by cop". "The shotgun was not returned to the suspect". If a judge were to rule that someone was unfit to own guns, the seizure would stand only for up to a year. (more...)
- April 19, 2021
He killed himself as officers prepared to enter the building, police said. The FBI said agents had questioned Hole past year after his mother called police to say her son might commit "suicide by cop". "The shotgun was not returned to the suspect". If a judge were to rule that someone was unfit to own guns, the seizure would stand only for up to a year. (more...)
3 adults fatally shot in Austin, no suspect in custody: EMS
- April 19, 2021
According to the Austin American-Statesman, Broderick left the Travis County Sheriff's Office last year after he was charged with first-degree felony child sex assault and jailed for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl. Officer do not know the exact relationship between the suspect and victims at this point, he said. The killings prompted authorities to lock down the surrounding area, which includes a popular shopping complex in the northwest part of Austin, which is the capital of Texas. (more...)
- April 19, 2021
According to the Austin American-Statesman, Broderick left the Travis County Sheriff's Office last year after he was charged with first-degree felony child sex assault and jailed for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl. Officer do not know the exact relationship between the suspect and victims at this point, he said. The killings prompted authorities to lock down the surrounding area, which includes a popular shopping complex in the northwest part of Austin, which is the capital of Texas. (more...)
United States and China are 'committed to cooperating' to tackle climate change
- April 18, 2021
Xi previous year announced that China, the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, would achieve a peak in carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. But to achieve the global climate goal, Kerry said words must be put into action and urged China to reduce its use of coal. "I am afraid this is not very realistic". (more...)
- April 18, 2021
Xi previous year announced that China, the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, would achieve a peak in carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. But to achieve the global climate goal, Kerry said words must be put into action and urged China to reduce its use of coal. "I am afraid this is not very realistic". (more...)
Will You Need a Booster Shot of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- April 18, 2021
Initial data has shown that vaccines from Moderna Inc. and partners Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE retain most of their effectiveness for at least six months, although for how much longer has not been determined. And David Kessler, MD, of the Biden administration's COVID response team told a congressional committee on Thursday that Americans should expect to receive booster shots to protect against coronavirus variants, CNBC reported . (more...)
- April 18, 2021
Initial data has shown that vaccines from Moderna Inc. and partners Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE retain most of their effectiveness for at least six months, although for how much longer has not been determined. And David Kessler, MD, of the Biden administration's COVID response team told a congressional committee on Thursday that Americans should expect to receive booster shots to protect against coronavirus variants, CNBC reported . (more...)
Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million
- April 17, 2021
Brazil is third by cases at 13.8 million and second with a death toll of 368,749. "Vaccines must be available to everyone, everywhere, rich and poor to overcome this bad pandemic ", Regmi added. Johns Hopkins reports the US has 31.5 million of the world's 140 million cases, followed by India with 14.5 million cases and Brazil with 13.8 million. (more...)
- April 17, 2021
Brazil is third by cases at 13.8 million and second with a death toll of 368,749. "Vaccines must be available to everyone, everywhere, rich and poor to overcome this bad pandemic ", Regmi added. Johns Hopkins reports the US has 31.5 million of the world's 140 million cases, followed by India with 14.5 million cases and Brazil with 13.8 million. (more...)
Ontario could announce new COVID-19 restrictions Friday
- April 17, 2021
Ford extended the province's stay-at-home order for an extra two weeks until May 20. Checkpoints will be erected, starting Monday , along Ontario's borders with Quebec and Manitoba. Premier Doug Ford said the province was on its heels and tougher measures were needed. He urged limiting air travel, tightening the US border and doing more on testing and quarantining new arrivals. (more...)
- April 17, 2021
Ford extended the province's stay-at-home order for an extra two weeks until May 20. Checkpoints will be erected, starting Monday , along Ontario's borders with Quebec and Manitoba. Premier Doug Ford said the province was on its heels and tougher measures were needed. He urged limiting air travel, tightening the US border and doing more on testing and quarantining new arrivals. (more...)
Four Sikhs among eight victims of FedEx facility shooting in Indianapolis
- April 17, 2021
The White House today also lowered its flags to half-staff to honor the victims. He said the shooter apparently killed himself shortly before police entered the building. One of them had critical injuries, police spokesperson Genae Cook said. The gunman responsible for the overnight shooting was not immediately identified and it was not known if he was an employee at the FedEx facility near the airport in the state capital of in, deputy police chief Craig McCartt told CNN . (more...)
- April 17, 2021
The White House today also lowered its flags to half-staff to honor the victims. He said the shooter apparently killed himself shortly before police entered the building. One of them had critical injuries, police spokesperson Genae Cook said. The gunman responsible for the overnight shooting was not immediately identified and it was not known if he was an employee at the FedEx facility near the airport in the state capital of in, deputy police chief Craig McCartt told CNN . (more...)
Biden Meets Japan's Leader to Boost China-facing Alliances
- April 17, 2021
President Joe Biden on Friday. Sheila Smith, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, told VOA that while the United States and Japan will want to present a united front on China, "both governments understand that this is a delicate moment in the relationship with China" and "they don't want to incite or provoke activities that they don't desire". (more...)
- April 17, 2021
President Joe Biden on Friday. Sheila Smith, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, told VOA that while the United States and Japan will want to present a united front on China, "both governments understand that this is a delicate moment in the relationship with China" and "they don't want to incite or provoke activities that they don't desire". (more...)
Russian Federation expels U.S. and Polish diplomats over sanctions
- April 16, 2021
Russian Federation said on Friday it would ban a string of top officials from US President Joe Biden's administration from entering the country. Discovered in December, the SolarWinds hackers were able to get access to government and business networks through the IT management company SolarWinds's Orion software supply chain. (more...)
- April 16, 2021
Russian Federation said on Friday it would ban a string of top officials from US President Joe Biden's administration from entering the country. Discovered in December, the SolarWinds hackers were able to get access to government and business networks through the IT management company SolarWinds's Orion software supply chain. (more...)
Third dose likely needed after receiving two Pfizer vaccine shots: MOH official
- April 16, 2021
Earlier this month, Pfizer, along with German partner BioNTech, reported their vaccine remained 91 percent effective at least six months after the second dose. "The COVID-19 virus looks more like the influenza virus than the polio virus". Kayla Rivas is a Health reporter and joined Fox News in April 2020. President Joe Biden 's chief science officer David Kessler told a congressional committee meeting on Thursday that his team are "expecting" to have to administer booster jabs. (more...)
- April 16, 2021
Earlier this month, Pfizer, along with German partner BioNTech, reported their vaccine remained 91 percent effective at least six months after the second dose. "The COVID-19 virus looks more like the influenza virus than the polio virus". Kayla Rivas is a Health reporter and joined Fox News in April 2020. President Joe Biden 's chief science officer David Kessler told a congressional committee meeting on Thursday that his team are "expecting" to have to administer booster jabs. (more...)
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