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Saudi Crown Prince Has Family Members Arrested
- March 07, 2020
King Salman's younger brother, and Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef, the king's nephew, were arrested And accused of treason, the Wall Street Journal and New York Times have reported . Though not yet sitting on the throne, bin Salman is seen as the de-facto ruler of the country, controlling all major levels of government. In October 2018, he returned to the kingdom after a period spent overseas. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
King Salman's younger brother, and Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef, the king's nephew, were arrested And accused of treason, the Wall Street Journal and New York Times have reported . Though not yet sitting on the throne, bin Salman is seen as the de-facto ruler of the country, controlling all major levels of government. In October 2018, he returned to the kingdom after a period spent overseas. (more...)
MP Slams IAEA Report on Iran’s Nuclear Activities as Politically-Motivated
- March 07, 2020
He did not elaborate. Throughout the period of the JCPOA's implementation, the IAEA, in at least 16 reports, has confirmed that Iran's nuclear activities have not deviated from the deal, he added. The totals surpassed the limit of 202.8 kilograms allowed under a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers, which the United States backed out of in May 2018. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
He did not elaborate. Throughout the period of the JCPOA's implementation, the IAEA, in at least 16 reports, has confirmed that Iran's nuclear activities have not deviated from the deal, he added. The totals surpassed the limit of 202.8 kilograms allowed under a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers, which the United States backed out of in May 2018. (more...)
Romney to support Johnson subpoena in Burisma probe
- March 07, 2020
Portman said in the case of the newest subpoenas proposed by Wisconsin Sen. "As part of the committee's ongoing investigation, it has received USA government records indicating that Blue Star sought to leverage Hunter Biden's role as a board member of Burisma to gain access to, and potentially influence matters at, the State Department", Johnson wrote to announce his intentions on Sunday. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Portman said in the case of the newest subpoenas proposed by Wisconsin Sen. "As part of the committee's ongoing investigation, it has received USA government records indicating that Blue Star sought to leverage Hunter Biden's role as a board member of Burisma to gain access to, and potentially influence matters at, the State Department", Johnson wrote to announce his intentions on Sunday. (more...)
China single-day infections dip below 100
- March 07, 2020
China's National Health Commission said 28 new deaths from the virus were confirmed on Friday in the hardest-hit Hubei Province. The 28 deaths were all reported in the virus epicentre Hubei Province and its capital Wuhan, the NHC said. The total is the second-highest in the world after China. Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni told reporters on Friday morning that the Vatican's healthcare services have been temporarily shut down to disinfect outpatient facilities after a patient ... (more...)
- March 07, 2020
China's National Health Commission said 28 new deaths from the virus were confirmed on Friday in the hardest-hit Hubei Province. The 28 deaths were all reported in the virus epicentre Hubei Province and its capital Wuhan, the NHC said. The total is the second-highest in the world after China. Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni told reporters on Friday morning that the Vatican's healthcare services have been temporarily shut down to disinfect outpatient facilities after a patient ... (more...)
Coronavirus: Death toll in Iran jumps to 124
- March 07, 2020
However, multiple sources have warned the number of dead could be higher than reported, and have argued the country is suppressing information. Outside of China, Iran has, alongside Italy, the highest number of infected citizens in the world from the virus. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
However, multiple sources have warned the number of dead could be higher than reported, and have argued the country is suppressing information. Outside of China, Iran has, alongside Italy, the highest number of infected citizens in the world from the virus. (more...)
Trump Reelection Campaign Files Libel Suit Against CNN Over 'False' Russia Story
- March 07, 2020
It also said CNN was "well aware" that Noble's statement was untrue when published, and the piece reflected its "systematic pattern of bias" against the campaign. His article was published under the "CNN Opinion" banner and includes a note that Noble's opinions "are exclusively those of the author". "This evidence includes, among other things, undercover video footage taken by the Project Veritas news organization in which CNN staff members admit on camera that CNN's coverage is extremely ... (more...)
- March 07, 2020
It also said CNN was "well aware" that Noble's statement was untrue when published, and the piece reflected its "systematic pattern of bias" against the campaign. His article was published under the "CNN Opinion" banner and includes a note that Noble's opinions "are exclusively those of the author". "This evidence includes, among other things, undercover video footage taken by the Project Veritas news organization in which CNN staff members admit on camera that CNN's coverage is extremely ... (more...)
Palestinians confirms virus cases, declare two-week tourist ban
- March 07, 2020
Israelis and Palestinians have also been told not to enter Bethlehem, while travel between major towns and cities in the West Bank has been banned. All Israelis and Palestinians "are forbidden from entering or leaving the city", the Israeli defence ministry said in a statement, adding the lockdown had been imposed "in coordination with the Palestinian Authority". (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Israelis and Palestinians have also been told not to enter Bethlehem, while travel between major towns and cities in the West Bank has been banned. All Israelis and Palestinians "are forbidden from entering or leaving the city", the Israeli defence ministry said in a statement, adding the lockdown had been imposed "in coordination with the Palestinian Authority". (more...)
Bernie Sanders shrugs off Whitmer endorsement as MI 'establishment’ unites around Biden
- March 07, 2020
Regarding his support for Joe Biden , Mike Bloomberg had to say the following: "I've always believed that defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the candidate with the best shot to do it". He'll likely finish dozens of delegates behind once all the votes are counted. But Biden allies pointed to their success with a diverse set of voters on Tuesday to rebut that. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Regarding his support for Joe Biden , Mike Bloomberg had to say the following: "I've always believed that defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the candidate with the best shot to do it". He'll likely finish dozens of delegates behind once all the votes are counted. But Biden allies pointed to their success with a diverse set of voters on Tuesday to rebut that. (more...)
21 cases of coronavirus detected on cruise ship where 236 Canadians held
- March 07, 2020
The Grand Princess belongs to Princess Cruises , the same company which operated the Diamond Princess - the coronavirus-stricken ship held off Japan last month from which more than 700 people tested positive and 6 died. No one will be allowed to leave the ship until the test results have been received. Loftus says she's calm, but she's anxious about her parents. Three former passengers who were aboard the ship in February for a trip to Mexico came down with the disease. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
The Grand Princess belongs to Princess Cruises , the same company which operated the Diamond Princess - the coronavirus-stricken ship held off Japan last month from which more than 700 people tested positive and 6 died. No one will be allowed to leave the ship until the test results have been received. Loftus says she's calm, but she's anxious about her parents. Three former passengers who were aboard the ship in February for a trip to Mexico came down with the disease. (more...)
Coast Guard Delivers Coronavirus Test Kits to Cruise Ship Off California
- March 07, 2020
Multiple passengers and crew members have tested positive for the coronavirus aboard the Grand Princess , Vice President Mike Pence said during a Friday press conference. MANILA- The Philippines is ready to repatriate hundreds of Filipinos stranded on a cruise ship off California due to suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, Malacañang said Friday. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Multiple passengers and crew members have tested positive for the coronavirus aboard the Grand Princess , Vice President Mike Pence said during a Friday press conference. MANILA- The Philippines is ready to repatriate hundreds of Filipinos stranded on a cruise ship off California due to suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, Malacañang said Friday. (more...)
Donald Trump selects Mark Meadows as new White House chief of staff
- March 07, 2020
It's a switch that replaces Mulvaney, whose relationship with the president had become strained, with one of Trump's closest allies in Congress. "The hardest decision for me is that when you're in the fight, you enjoy staying in the fight", Meadows said at the time. (more...)
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- March 07, 2020
It's a switch that replaces Mulvaney, whose relationship with the president had become strained, with one of Trump's closest allies in Congress. "The hardest decision for me is that when you're in the fight, you enjoy staying in the fight", Meadows said at the time. (more...)
Check alarm batteries as we spring forward this weekend
- March 07, 2020
Bills that would make daylight saving year-round have been introduced in Florida, Washington, California and Oregon. "You can feel a mild form of jet lag, actually". Daylight Saving Time, also sometimes colloquially referred to as "daylight savings", begins on the second Sunday in March. "It's a big mistake", said Mistlberger, whose lab has done research related to various aspects of sleep deprivation, including on shift workers and drivers. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
Bills that would make daylight saving year-round have been introduced in Florida, Washington, California and Oregon. "You can feel a mild form of jet lag, actually". Daylight Saving Time, also sometimes colloquially referred to as "daylight savings", begins on the second Sunday in March. "It's a big mistake", said Mistlberger, whose lab has done research related to various aspects of sleep deprivation, including on shift workers and drivers. (more...)
Federal judge questions Barr's "candor" and "credibility" on Mueller report
- March 07, 2020
BuzzFeed News and the Electronic Privacy Information Center later sued for access to the entire document. Kupec said the redaction decisions in the original publicly released report were made in consultation with Department attorneys, Mueller's team, prosecutors from USA attorneys office and members of the Intelligence Community. (more...)
- March 07, 2020
BuzzFeed News and the Electronic Privacy Information Center later sued for access to the entire document. Kupec said the redaction decisions in the original publicly released report were made in consultation with Department attorneys, Mueller's team, prosecutors from USA attorneys office and members of the Intelligence Community. (more...)
Court Blocks 'Remain in Mexico' Policy on Part of US Border
- March 06, 2020
On Nov. 19, a federal judge sided with asylum-seekers, ruling that the new protocol banning asylum for those who traveled through another country wouldn't apply to people who had arrived at the border before it was in place. Judge Ferdinand Fernandez, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, disagreed with blocking the policy at all. In a court filing Tuesday, it warned of "massive disruption to the government's immigration operations and sudden confusion for thousands of migrants about ... (more...)
- March 06, 2020
On Nov. 19, a federal judge sided with asylum-seekers, ruling that the new protocol banning asylum for those who traveled through another country wouldn't apply to people who had arrived at the border before it was in place. Judge Ferdinand Fernandez, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, disagreed with blocking the policy at all. In a court filing Tuesday, it warned of "massive disruption to the government's immigration operations and sudden confusion for thousands of migrants about ... (more...)
EU, Britain remain apart in post-Brexit talks
- March 06, 2020
The British government offered a very similar analysis, warning that despite a "constructive tone. there are, as expected, significant differences", a spokesman said . Mr Barnier said Britain's refusal to heed EU demands for robust provisions on fair competition was a problem, as well as the UK's plan to step away from the European Convention on Human Rights. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
The British government offered a very similar analysis, warning that despite a "constructive tone. there are, as expected, significant differences", a spokesman said . Mr Barnier said Britain's refusal to heed EU demands for robust provisions on fair competition was a problem, as well as the UK's plan to step away from the European Convention on Human Rights. (more...)
Texas ice cream licker jailed for social media joke
- March 06, 2020
D'Adrien Anderson, 24, was also sentenced to two years' probation for the Blue Bell stunt, which occurred amid a viral trend of ice cream licking at stores, NBC affiliate KJAC of Beaumont reported . Anderson pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief in January as a result of his video which he posted onto Facebook. Jefferson County officials were not impressed by the prank. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
D'Adrien Anderson, 24, was also sentenced to two years' probation for the Blue Bell stunt, which occurred amid a viral trend of ice cream licking at stores, NBC affiliate KJAC of Beaumont reported . Anderson pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief in January as a result of his video which he posted onto Facebook. Jefferson County officials were not impressed by the prank. (more...)
Gunmen kill at least 27 at memorial for Afghan Shiite leader
- March 06, 2020
According to unconfirmed witness reports, Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council Karim Khalili was killed in the attack, but his relatives have not confirmed this. "Those who want to use Afghanistan for their objectives don't want to see peace in the country", he said. In recent months the group has been hit by mounting setbacks after being hunted for years by U.S. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
According to unconfirmed witness reports, Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council Karim Khalili was killed in the attack, but his relatives have not confirmed this. "Those who want to use Afghanistan for their objectives don't want to see peace in the country", he said. In recent months the group has been hit by mounting setbacks after being hunted for years by U.S. (more...)
Commission's climate law is 'surrender', activists say
- March 06, 2020
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks during a meeting Wednesday at the European Parliament in Brussels , Belgium. According to the regulation, 2050 will be an EU-wide goal, which raises the possibility that some member states could reduce their emissions to net zero at a later date if other countries decarbonise early. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks during a meeting Wednesday at the European Parliament in Brussels , Belgium. According to the regulation, 2050 will be an EU-wide goal, which raises the possibility that some member states could reduce their emissions to net zero at a later date if other countries decarbonise early. (more...)
Italian schools to close until March 15 amid Covid-19 outbreak
- March 06, 2020
According to a previous Reuters report , some Italian schools had already been closed in certain regions that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. It was followed by Emilia Romagna region (142 new infections, and a total of 658 people who tested positive), and Veneto (35 new infections and 380 infections). (more...)
- March 06, 2020
According to a previous Reuters report , some Italian schools had already been closed in certain regions that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. It was followed by Emilia Romagna region (142 new infections, and a total of 658 people who tested positive), and Veneto (35 new infections and 380 infections). (more...)
Facebook is removing Trump campaign ads
- March 06, 2020
The ad from the Trump re-election campaign told Facebook users, "President Trump needs you to take the Official 2020 Congressional District Census today". For weeks, the Republican National Committee has sent people across the country mailers created to look like official census forms, including a lengthy questionnaire on blue-tinted paper similar to the type used by the real census. (more...)
- March 06, 2020
The ad from the Trump re-election campaign told Facebook users, "President Trump needs you to take the Official 2020 Congressional District Census today". For weeks, the Republican National Committee has sent people across the country mailers created to look like official census forms, including a lengthy questionnaire on blue-tinted paper similar to the type used by the real census. (more...)
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