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Health minister Nadine Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus
- March 12, 2020
A total of six MPs are now believed to be in self-isolation, including Mr Argar and Ms Dorries. "I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus . British officials have started contact tracing, a process of finding out who had various forms of interaction with Ms. Dorries, ever since her symptoms appeared. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
A total of six MPs are now believed to be in self-isolation, including Mr Argar and Ms Dorries. "I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus . British officials have started contact tracing, a process of finding out who had various forms of interaction with Ms. Dorries, ever since her symptoms appeared. (more...)
US Supreme Court Allows 'Remain In Mexico' Program To Continue
- March 12, 2020
According to US Solicitor General Noel Francisco, the policy has allowed US border agents to send roughly 60,000 asylum seekers to Mexico to wait for their trial date since it was enacted in January 2019. In the 13 months it has been in place, the government said, 60,000 migrants have been sent back into Mexico to await their US asylum hearings, part of an effort to limit access to the United States and deter people from attempting the journey north. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
According to US Solicitor General Noel Francisco, the policy has allowed US border agents to send roughly 60,000 asylum seekers to Mexico to wait for their trial date since it was enacted in January 2019. In the 13 months it has been in place, the government said, 60,000 migrants have been sent back into Mexico to await their US asylum hearings, part of an effort to limit access to the United States and deter people from attempting the journey north. (more...)
NHK confirms 8K broadcast plans for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
- March 12, 2020
He suggested a two-year delay would be easier for organizers to arrange since next year's sports schedule in the USA and Europe is largely fixed and US broadcasters have already paid huge fees for broadcasting rights to the Tokyo Games. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a press conference there is no change to the government's stance, reiterating that Tokyo will work with the International Olympic Committee, games organizers, and the Tokyo metropolitan government to host the ... (more...)
- March 12, 2020
He suggested a two-year delay would be easier for organizers to arrange since next year's sports schedule in the USA and Europe is largely fixed and US broadcasters have already paid huge fees for broadcasting rights to the Tokyo Games. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a press conference there is no change to the government's stance, reiterating that Tokyo will work with the International Olympic Committee, games organizers, and the Tokyo metropolitan government to host the ... (more...)
Joe Biden leads Bernie Sanders by 6 points in Washington
- March 12, 2020
In Washington state, Biden and Sanders were in a virtual tie with more than two-thirds of the votes counted. Sanders won a majority of white voters in MI in 2016 but did much poorer with black voters; this year has again exposed the Vermont senator's weak connection with the African-American electorate. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
In Washington state, Biden and Sanders were in a virtual tie with more than two-thirds of the votes counted. Sanders won a majority of white voters in MI in 2016 but did much poorer with black voters; this year has again exposed the Vermont senator's weak connection with the African-American electorate. (more...)
European Union suspends aviation slots rule as coronavirus hammers airlines
- March 12, 2020
The fund will target health systems, small and medium-sized enterprises, the labour market and other vulnerable segments of the European Union economy. Boris Johnson has said if the United Kingdom does not get a deal similar to the EU-Canada trade agreement, then trade would have to be based on World Trade Organisation rules. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
The fund will target health systems, small and medium-sized enterprises, the labour market and other vulnerable segments of the European Union economy. Boris Johnson has said if the United Kingdom does not get a deal similar to the EU-Canada trade agreement, then trade would have to be based on World Trade Organisation rules. (more...)
Europe Travel Ban: Which Countries Are On the List?
- March 12, 2020
There now are more than 1,000 confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the U.S., with the number expected to grow. Seeking to stem the financial and economic impact of the pandemic, which has sent stocks plunging over the past week, Trump announced he was taking several steps, such as instructing the Treasury Department to defer tax payments without interest or penalties for certain business and individuals hit by the health crisis. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
There now are more than 1,000 confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the U.S., with the number expected to grow. Seeking to stem the financial and economic impact of the pandemic, which has sent stocks plunging over the past week, Trump announced he was taking several steps, such as instructing the Treasury Department to defer tax payments without interest or penalties for certain business and individuals hit by the health crisis. (more...)
No travel from Europe over COVID-19, tax relief for workers
- March 12, 2020
Hanks and Wilson have been married since 1988. President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday evening regarding the response to the Coronavirus outbreak. As the financial markets continued to fluctuate, stoking fears of economic downturn, Trump also announced that he will be asking the Small Business Administration - a sector of the federal government - to provide low-interest loans to small businesses negatively impacted by the virus. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
Hanks and Wilson have been married since 1988. President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday evening regarding the response to the Coronavirus outbreak. As the financial markets continued to fluctuate, stoking fears of economic downturn, Trump also announced that he will be asking the Small Business Administration - a sector of the federal government - to provide low-interest loans to small businesses negatively impacted by the virus. (more...)
India quarantined: Govt suspends all tourist, medical visas till April 15
- March 12, 2020
With India's count touching 60, a statement from the Group of Ministers on Covid after a meeting said: "The visa suspension order will come into effect from March 13 at the port of departure". Total cases in the country rose to 68 on Wednesday, according to data from the federal health ministry and the chief minister of Maharashtra state. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
With India's count touching 60, a statement from the Group of Ministers on Covid after a meeting said: "The visa suspension order will come into effect from March 13 at the port of departure". Total cases in the country rose to 68 on Wednesday, according to data from the federal health ministry and the chief minister of Maharashtra state. (more...)
Iran announces 63 new virus deaths, taking total to 354
- March 12, 2020
The Commander of the Guards, Brigadier General Hossein Salami on Sunday claimed that the coronavirus outbreak in Iran may be due to a "bio-terror attack" by the United States against China and Iran. Although Friday prayers have been cancelled in all major cities, some clerics still encourage people to participate in group prayers or go to shrines and mosques. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
The Commander of the Guards, Brigadier General Hossein Salami on Sunday claimed that the coronavirus outbreak in Iran may be due to a "bio-terror attack" by the United States against China and Iran. Although Friday prayers have been cancelled in all major cities, some clerics still encourage people to participate in group prayers or go to shrines and mosques. (more...)
Canadian soldiers safe after deadly rocket attack kills in Iraq
- March 12, 2020
The rocket attack was the 22nd against U.S. military interests in the country since late October, an Iraqi military commander said. "Camp Taji is an Iraqi base that hosts Coalition personnel for training and advising missions". Kataib Hezbollah has been designated as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the State Department since 2009. The assessment and investigation into Wednesday's attack is ongoing. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
The rocket attack was the 22nd against U.S. military interests in the country since late October, an Iraqi military commander said. "Camp Taji is an Iraqi base that hosts Coalition personnel for training and advising missions". Kataib Hezbollah has been designated as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the State Department since 2009. The assessment and investigation into Wednesday's attack is ongoing. (more...)
Biden pulls ahead after winning Democratic primaries in four more states
- March 12, 2020
Biden won in Missouri, Idaho and MS, and scored a decisive victory over rival Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he's moving ahead with his Democratic presidential campaign, after disappointing results for a second straight week in multiple primaries. (more...)
- March 12, 2020
Biden won in Missouri, Idaho and MS, and scored a decisive victory over rival Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he's moving ahead with his Democratic presidential campaign, after disappointing results for a second straight week in multiple primaries. (more...)
Mexico's 'day without women' to protest gender violence
- March 12, 2020
That march drew in 10s of thousands yet was spoiled by clashes in between the authorities and also militants. The COVID-19 outbreak forced cancellations while others boldly marched, defying fears of the epidemic. Ms Paola Rojas, a female columnist for major daily El Universal , left her space in the newspaper completely blank expect for a hashtag supporting the protest. (more...)
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- March 12, 2020
That march drew in 10s of thousands yet was spoiled by clashes in between the authorities and also militants. The COVID-19 outbreak forced cancellations while others boldly marched, defying fears of the epidemic. Ms Paola Rojas, a female columnist for major daily El Universal , left her space in the newspaper completely blank expect for a hashtag supporting the protest. (more...)
PAF F-16 aircraft crashes near Islamabad, pilot embraces martyrdom
- March 11, 2020
The pilot ejected safely and no loss of life or property was reported on the ground. F-16 aircraft crashed near Shakarparian in Islamabad on Wednesday morning during rehearsals for the March 23 parade, the air force said. The PAF said the aircraft that crashed the week before had been used for training by the air force and crashed on a routine operational training mission. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
The pilot ejected safely and no loss of life or property was reported on the ground. F-16 aircraft crashed near Shakarparian in Islamabad on Wednesday morning during rehearsals for the March 23 parade, the air force said. The PAF said the aircraft that crashed the week before had been used for training by the air force and crashed on a routine operational training mission. (more...)
Jyotiraditya Scindia slams Congress as a BJP man
- March 11, 2020
The state government under Nath is set to hold Budget Session in Madhya Pradesh on 16 March and the government would need numbers in its favour to pass the budget. Currently, Kamal Nath has called all his MLAs to an emergency meeting but only 45 MLAs of the remaining 90-odd MLAs have attended. Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, 95 Congress MLAs reached the Bhopal airport to leave for Jaipur on Wednesday after the ruling party made a decision to shift its MLAs out of the state ... (more...)
- March 11, 2020
The state government under Nath is set to hold Budget Session in Madhya Pradesh on 16 March and the government would need numbers in its favour to pass the budget. Currently, Kamal Nath has called all his MLAs to an emergency meeting but only 45 MLAs of the remaining 90-odd MLAs have attended. Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, 95 Congress MLAs reached the Bhopal airport to leave for Jaipur on Wednesday after the ruling party made a decision to shift its MLAs out of the state ... (more...)
U.S. and Canadian fighter jets intercept Russian reconnaissance planes off Alaska's coast
- March 11, 2020
The Russian aircraft entered and remained in the air defense identification zone, a security perimeter in worldwide airspace, for about four hours. Intercepts of Russian aircraft have been a contentious issue between North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and Russia, especially as tensions with Moscow remain strained over Russia's support to separatists in east Ukraine and its aggressive actions countering Turkey in Idlib province, Syria. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
The Russian aircraft entered and remained in the air defense identification zone, a security perimeter in worldwide airspace, for about four hours. Intercepts of Russian aircraft have been a contentious issue between North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and Russia, especially as tensions with Moscow remain strained over Russia's support to separatists in east Ukraine and its aggressive actions countering Turkey in Idlib province, Syria. (more...)
South Korea coronavirus cases rise for first time in 5 days
- March 11, 2020
Additionally, 13 employees live in Incheon and 11 employees live in Gyeonggi province. The operators of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea said that the resorts will remain closed until early April due to the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to Japan's Kyodo news. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
Additionally, 13 employees live in Incheon and 11 employees live in Gyeonggi province. The operators of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea said that the resorts will remain closed until early April due to the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to Japan's Kyodo news. (more...)
Italy to ramp up spending on coronavirus, further restrictions possible
- March 11, 2020
With the death toll in Italy climbing to 463, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has promised a "massive shock therapy" to help deal with the immediate economic impact of the crisis. "We will succeed only if we all collaborate and we adapt right away to these more stringent norms". Italy has the largest number of COVID-19 cases outside of mainland China. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
With the death toll in Italy climbing to 463, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has promised a "massive shock therapy" to help deal with the immediate economic impact of the crisis. "We will succeed only if we all collaborate and we adapt right away to these more stringent norms". Italy has the largest number of COVID-19 cases outside of mainland China. (more...)
Saint Peter's Square, basilica closed to tourists until April 3
- March 11, 2020
Italy's new nationwide restrictions on public gatherings and movement between cities are also meant to stay in place for the coming four weeks. As reported by TIME , one Vatican official was quarantined after he lived in the same church with a priest from Rome who tested positive. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
Italy's new nationwide restrictions on public gatherings and movement between cities are also meant to stay in place for the coming four weeks. As reported by TIME , one Vatican official was quarantined after he lived in the same church with a priest from Rome who tested positive. (more...)
Washington governor says 64,000 virus cases possible
- March 11, 2020
Globally, more than 100,000 people have been infected by the virus and more than 4,000 people have died in an epidemic that began in Wuhan, China. Under the rules announced by Inslee Tuesday for all state-licensed long-term care facilities, residents will be limited to one visitor per day, a log will be kept of all visitors for 30 days and any resident with symptoms will be kept in isolation if they may be contagious. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
Globally, more than 100,000 people have been infected by the virus and more than 4,000 people have died in an epidemic that began in Wuhan, China. Under the rules announced by Inslee Tuesday for all state-licensed long-term care facilities, residents will be limited to one visitor per day, a log will be kept of all visitors for 30 days and any resident with symptoms will be kept in isolation if they may be contagious. (more...)
Obama congratulated Biden after SC win - but still won’t endorse him
- March 11, 2020
Mr Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana who entered the Democratic presidential race as a relative unknown, ended his White House bid on Sunday. Biden announced he took in $5 million immediately after his SC win, by far his best single day of fundraising over the previous year. In California, Representative Gil Cisneros is supporting the former vice president. (more...)
- March 11, 2020
Mr Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana who entered the Democratic presidential race as a relative unknown, ended his White House bid on Sunday. Biden announced he took in $5 million immediately after his SC win, by far his best single day of fundraising over the previous year. In California, Representative Gil Cisneros is supporting the former vice president. (more...)
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