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Impeachment: Republicans say Trump acted in national interest
- February 01, 2020
According to The Times , Trump asked Bolton during a meeting in May - shortly after Zelensky was elected - to call Zelensky to ensure he would meet with Rudy Giuliani , Trump's personal lawyer. Bolton's account places some of Trump's top advisers in the middle of the pressure campaign. "You will recall Mr. Cipollone suggesting how the House managers were concealing facts from this body". (more...)
- February 01, 2020
According to The Times , Trump asked Bolton during a meeting in May - shortly after Zelensky was elected - to call Zelensky to ensure he would meet with Rudy Giuliani , Trump's personal lawyer. Bolton's account places some of Trump's top advisers in the middle of the pressure campaign. "You will recall Mr. Cipollone suggesting how the House managers were concealing facts from this body". (more...)
Palestinians tell us what they really think about Trump's so-called 'Peace Plan'
- February 01, 2020
The meeting on Saturday was requested by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who asked Arab nations to take a clear stance against the proposal, which Trump had dubbed the " deal of the century ". Key US ally Jordan is one of two Arab countries along with Egypt to have a peace treaty with Israel , and more than half of the country's population is of Palestinian origin. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The meeting on Saturday was requested by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who asked Arab nations to take a clear stance against the proposal, which Trump had dubbed the " deal of the century ". Key US ally Jordan is one of two Arab countries along with Egypt to have a peace treaty with Israel , and more than half of the country's population is of Palestinian origin. (more...)
Trump impeachment trial nears climax
- February 01, 2020
Democrats need four Republicans to defy their party in order to succeed, and Alexander's decision to vote with his party all but guarantees that the witnesses will not be part of the trial. White House director of legislative affairs Eric Ueland told reporters the president was "gratified" the Senate had agreed on a schedule 'for his acquittal'. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Democrats need four Republicans to defy their party in order to succeed, and Alexander's decision to vote with his party all but guarantees that the witnesses will not be part of the trial. White House director of legislative affairs Eric Ueland told reporters the president was "gratified" the Senate had agreed on a schedule 'for his acquittal'. (more...)
Hong Kong Closes Banks, Extends School Holiday Amid Virus Fears
- February 01, 2020
Hongkongers who tried to buy the highly sought-after masks from several websites and outlets based in the US, Japan, Korea and Thailand said their orders were cancelled . The Mountain View, Calif., company also reportedly said its charitable arm provided a $250,000 grant to the Chinese Red Cross to help with relief efforts and the company's internal campaign for assistance has raised $500,000. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Hongkongers who tried to buy the highly sought-after masks from several websites and outlets based in the US, Japan, Korea and Thailand said their orders were cancelled . The Mountain View, Calif., company also reportedly said its charitable arm provided a $250,000 grant to the Chinese Red Cross to help with relief efforts and the company's internal campaign for assistance has raised $500,000. (more...)
ACT declares state of emergency as huge bushfire spreads
- February 01, 2020
Chief minister Andrew Barr made the announcement on Friday, with an 18,000 hectare fire in the Namadgi national park set to threaten homes in the capital's south. The 2003 bushfire killed four people and destroyed almost 500 buildings in one day. About 2,500 homes have been destroyed as more than 11.7 million hectares (29 million acres) of forest land have been razed. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Chief minister Andrew Barr made the announcement on Friday, with an 18,000 hectare fire in the Namadgi national park set to threaten homes in the capital's south. The 2003 bushfire killed four people and destroyed almost 500 buildings in one day. About 2,500 homes have been destroyed as more than 11.7 million hectares (29 million acres) of forest land have been razed. (more...)
Won’t abandon Pakistanis in China as we battle corona: Chinese Embassy
- February 01, 2020
The contagion has spread to almost every corner of China , with remote Tibet reporting its first case on Thursday. The much faster pace of coronavirus infections, however, has public health officials in China and across the world concerned. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The contagion has spread to almost every corner of China , with remote Tibet reporting its first case on Thursday. The much faster pace of coronavirus infections, however, has public health officials in China and across the world concerned. (more...)
Trump slams Bolton; White House objects to book
- February 01, 2020
The argument revolves around whether the former National Security advisor who was let go previous year should be allowed to testify in the impeachment trial taking place in the Senate. GOP senators have been warned that if they agreed to call Bolton or try to access his manuscript, the White House would block him, likely starting a week-long court battle over executive privilege and national security. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The argument revolves around whether the former National Security advisor who was let go previous year should be allowed to testify in the impeachment trial taking place in the Senate. GOP senators have been warned that if they agreed to call Bolton or try to access his manuscript, the White House would block him, likely starting a week-long court battle over executive privilege and national security. (more...)
Key takeaways from Economic Survey 2020
- February 01, 2020
The industrial growth in the fiscal year (FY) 2019-20 estimated at 2.5 per cent. The survey has projected economic growth at 6 to 6.5 percent in the next fiscal. The economic survey is a synthesis of the ideas of old and new", he said, adding "In terms of ideas, the economic survey combines contemporary evidence that are shared with ancient ideas. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The industrial growth in the fiscal year (FY) 2019-20 estimated at 2.5 per cent. The survey has projected economic growth at 6 to 6.5 percent in the next fiscal. The economic survey is a synthesis of the ideas of old and new", he said, adding "In terms of ideas, the economic survey combines contemporary evidence that are shared with ancient ideas. (more...)
US deficit seen ballooning over $1 trillion this year
- February 01, 2020
In its twice-yearly report on the funds and financial outlook, launched on Tuesday, the CBO predicted a funds shortfall of $1tn in 2020, or 4.6 per cent of gross home product, and set out a deteriorating longer-term image primarily based on current adjustments to the tax code and the ageing United States inhabitants. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
In its twice-yearly report on the funds and financial outlook, launched on Tuesday, the CBO predicted a funds shortfall of $1tn in 2020, or 4.6 per cent of gross home product, and set out a deteriorating longer-term image primarily based on current adjustments to the tax code and the ageing United States inhabitants. (more...)
Possible virus case traps 7,000 on cruise ship
- February 01, 2020
The wife, a 54-year-old Chinese woman, has a fever. Both were put in isolation on the ship hospital. Italian media reported that passengers had been protesting the lockdown of the ship and lack of information. The fear is that other passengers may have been infected if either of the couple is found to be carrying the Coronavirus . Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the government was "not anxious, but vigilant and cautious". (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The wife, a 54-year-old Chinese woman, has a fever. Both were put in isolation on the ship hospital. Italian media reported that passengers had been protesting the lockdown of the ship and lack of information. The fear is that other passengers may have been infected if either of the couple is found to be carrying the Coronavirus . Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the government was "not anxious, but vigilant and cautious". (more...)
Trump Administration To Curb Immigrants From 6 Nations, Including Nigeria
- February 01, 2020
The expanded version of the travel ban targets prospective immigrants from six additional countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria , Sudan and Tanzania. The Government suspended most immigrant and non-immigrant visas to applicants from those countries. Critics derided that order as a "Muslim ban", pointing to Mr. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The expanded version of the travel ban targets prospective immigrants from six additional countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria , Sudan and Tanzania. The Government suspended most immigrant and non-immigrant visas to applicants from those countries. Critics derided that order as a "Muslim ban", pointing to Mr. (more...)
Yemeni rebels claim new drone attacks on Saudi Aramco
- February 01, 2020
In comments reported by Houthi-run Al Masirah TV , Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said more than 15 "operations" had been carried out in the past week inside Saudi Arabia in retaliation for an escalation in air strikes. Aerial Attacks . Jazan is the site of a 400,000-barrels-a-day Saudi Aramco refinery, but the city, near the border with Yemen, isn't home to crude oil production facilities or major export terminals. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
In comments reported by Houthi-run Al Masirah TV , Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said more than 15 "operations" had been carried out in the past week inside Saudi Arabia in retaliation for an escalation in air strikes. Aerial Attacks . Jazan is the site of a 400,000-barrels-a-day Saudi Aramco refinery, but the city, near the border with Yemen, isn't home to crude oil production facilities or major export terminals. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon insists Brexit will lead to an independent Scotland
- February 01, 2020
However MSPs voted by 63 to 54 to overturn this decision after the Scottish government forced a debate. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had rejected her call for a transfer of power , claiming that the 2014 vote was a once in a generation event. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
However MSPs voted by 63 to 54 to overturn this decision after the Scottish government forced a debate. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had rejected her call for a transfer of power , claiming that the 2014 vote was a once in a generation event. (more...)
Hong Kong shares find footing as investors hunt for bargains
- February 01, 2020
The company advised employees in China, and employees who have immediate family members returning from the country, to return home as soon as possible and to work from home for at least 14 days from their departure date, a spokesperson told The Verge . (more...)
- February 01, 2020
The company advised employees in China, and employees who have immediate family members returning from the country, to return home as soon as possible and to work from home for at least 14 days from their departure date, a spokesperson told The Verge . (more...)
First Case Of Person-To-Person Coronavirus Transmission Confirmed In The US
- February 01, 2020
Regardless of any WHO declaration, governments, companies and people around the world continued to ramp up efforts to try and contain the mysterious illness that is believed to have emerged from an animal market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. (more...)
- February 01, 2020
Regardless of any WHO declaration, governments, companies and people around the world continued to ramp up efforts to try and contain the mysterious illness that is believed to have emerged from an animal market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. (more...)
Japan evacuation flight from Wuhan lands, 5 reported ill
- January 31, 2020
The U.S. State Department, citing "restricted transportation and overwhelmed hospitals in Wuhan" in a statement to NPR, chartered a flight to bring consulate employees and some residents back to the United States. on Tuesday local time. "They are sitting in the middle of a military base", Knight said. In New York, samples from 10 people have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing, with seven found negative and three still pending, Gov. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
The U.S. State Department, citing "restricted transportation and overwhelmed hospitals in Wuhan" in a statement to NPR, chartered a flight to bring consulate employees and some residents back to the United States. on Tuesday local time. "They are sitting in the middle of a military base", Knight said. In New York, samples from 10 people have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing, with seven found negative and three still pending, Gov. (more...)
Two in custody after breach at checkpoint at Mar-a-Lago
- January 31, 2020
Officers fired shots at the vehicle, investigators said . Trump was in Washington at the time, but was scheduled to leave for his Palm Beach resort later on Friday. There was no word on any injuries. The SUV breached both security check points heading toward the main entrance. That's when officers opened fire on the vehicle, which fled while being pursued by FHP and the sheriff's office helicopter. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Officers fired shots at the vehicle, investigators said . Trump was in Washington at the time, but was scheduled to leave for his Palm Beach resort later on Friday. There was no word on any injuries. The SUV breached both security check points heading toward the main entrance. That's when officers opened fire on the vehicle, which fled while being pursued by FHP and the sheriff's office helicopter. (more...)
Three Japanese returnees from Wuhan have coronavirus
- January 31, 2020
Israel barred all flights from China, while Russian Federation said it was closing its far eastern border with China over the outbreak. At least 170 people have died from the new virus and more than 7,700 cases of the illness have been reported so far. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Israel barred all flights from China, while Russian Federation said it was closing its far eastern border with China over the outbreak. At least 170 people have died from the new virus and more than 7,700 cases of the illness have been reported so far. (more...)
Three Japanese evacuees from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus
- January 31, 2020
While most infections and all deaths have occurred within China itself, a few cases of human-to-human contact have been reported outside of China. Authorities have imposed a virtual quarantine on Wuhan, banning people from traveling into and out of the city. A US chartered jet evacuated about 200 Americans from Wuhan on Wednesday on a flight to Anchorage, Alaska , where they passed a rescreening before continuing to California. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
While most infections and all deaths have occurred within China itself, a few cases of human-to-human contact have been reported outside of China. Authorities have imposed a virtual quarantine on Wuhan, banning people from traveling into and out of the city. A US chartered jet evacuated about 200 Americans from Wuhan on Wednesday on a flight to Anchorage, Alaska , where they passed a rescreening before continuing to California. (more...)
Danish coronavirus flag cartoon sparks outrage in Beijing
- January 31, 2020
Among the largest selling newspapers in Denmark , Jyllands-Posten published the cartoon Monday along with a story about the coronavirus , which has killed at least 106 people in China and infected almost 3,000 people worldwide since its outbreak from the Chinese central city of Wuhan in the Hubei province. (more...)
- January 31, 2020
Among the largest selling newspapers in Denmark , Jyllands-Posten published the cartoon Monday along with a story about the coronavirus , which has killed at least 106 people in China and infected almost 3,000 people worldwide since its outbreak from the Chinese central city of Wuhan in the Hubei province. (more...)
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