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Greenland Ready To Take US Aid But Won't Accept Conditions
- April 25, 2020
In August 2019, United States president Donald Trump floated the idea of buying Greenland, which now operates as an autonomous territory under Denmark. The US, which received the green light from Copenhagen in December to set up a consulate in the Greenlandic capital Nuuk, will be able to increase its presence in the region thanks to the money. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
In August 2019, United States president Donald Trump floated the idea of buying Greenland, which now operates as an autonomous territory under Denmark. The US, which received the green light from Copenhagen in December to set up a consulate in the Greenlandic capital Nuuk, will be able to increase its presence in the region thanks to the money. (more...)
Coronavirus pandemic | World Health Organization warns against idea of 'immunity passports'
- April 25, 2020
In a brief published on Friday, the global body said some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies could serve as the basis for an "immunity passport" or "risk-free certificate" that would enable individuals to travel or to return to work with the thought that they are protected against reinfection. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
In a brief published on Friday, the global body said some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies could serve as the basis for an "immunity passport" or "risk-free certificate" that would enable individuals to travel or to return to work with the thought that they are protected against reinfection. (more...)
UK PM Johnson in good shape after coronavirus, says minister
- April 25, 2020
Protein scientist Simon Varzandeh conducts an enzyme assay as he works in the laboratory of British pharmatech company Exscientia at Oxford Science Park in Oxford, in southern central England, on April 24, 2020 as part of the company's joint initiative to test existing clinical molecules to find a treatment for Covid-19 illness. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Protein scientist Simon Varzandeh conducts an enzyme assay as he works in the laboratory of British pharmatech company Exscientia at Oxford Science Park in Oxford, in southern central England, on April 24, 2020 as part of the company's joint initiative to test existing clinical molecules to find a treatment for Covid-19 illness. (more...)
Human coronavirus vaccine trials underway in Britain
- April 25, 2020
With the United Kingdom being one of the most hard-hit by Covid-19, the UK Government is not only putting £20 million (S$35.20 million) in the efforts of the team at Oxford, but is also investing £22.5 million (S$39.59 million) in the efforts of scientists at Imperial College, where another prospective vaccine is being developed. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
With the United Kingdom being one of the most hard-hit by Covid-19, the UK Government is not only putting £20 million (S$35.20 million) in the efforts of the team at Oxford, but is also investing £22.5 million (S$39.59 million) in the efforts of scientists at Imperial College, where another prospective vaccine is being developed. (more...)
'Mark my words': Biden predicts Trump will try to postpone election
- April 25, 2020
The poll also found 47% say Trump is providing clear and helpful information. Mr. Trump does not have the authority to delay the November 3 election and has never stated a desire to do so. Senator Bernie Sanders , dropped out of the race. "Democrats are clamoring for it". Biden, highlighting Trump's recent threat to veto emergency funding for the US Post Office, claimed it was an example of the president's intention to "do all he can to make it very hard for people to vote". (more...)
- April 25, 2020
The poll also found 47% say Trump is providing clear and helpful information. Mr. Trump does not have the authority to delay the November 3 election and has never stated a desire to do so. Senator Bernie Sanders , dropped out of the race. "Democrats are clamoring for it". Biden, highlighting Trump's recent threat to veto emergency funding for the US Post Office, claimed it was an example of the president's intention to "do all he can to make it very hard for people to vote". (more...)
China announces $30 million donation to the World Health Organization
- April 25, 2020
The donation comes after US President Donald Trump announced the US would stop funding for the World Health Organization, on April 15. The US is the largest donor to the Geneva-based WHO. "Once the United States came to understand what was potentially taking place there, we immediately turned both to the World Health Organisation and to the Chinese Government directly, not just through the State Department but through our health and technical experts as well, and asked for access, for ... (more...)
- April 25, 2020
The donation comes after US President Donald Trump announced the US would stop funding for the World Health Organization, on April 15. The US is the largest donor to the Geneva-based WHO. "Once the United States came to understand what was potentially taking place there, we immediately turned both to the World Health Organisation and to the Chinese Government directly, not just through the State Department but through our health and technical experts as well, and asked for access, for ... (more...)
Johnson under pressure to explain UK virus plan on return to work
- April 25, 2020
McGee said she was preparing for a night shift at the hospital when Johnson released the message, and she received a text message about it from a friend. "It's a really hard time at the moment and this whole experience has been so heart-warming, the messages are adorable, there are kids telling me they want to be a nurse, families saying how proud they are and it means so much right now, people will never know how much it means". (more...)
- April 25, 2020
McGee said she was preparing for a night shift at the hospital when Johnson released the message, and she received a text message about it from a friend. "It's a really hard time at the moment and this whole experience has been so heart-warming, the messages are adorable, there are kids telling me they want to be a nurse, families saying how proud they are and it means so much right now, people will never know how much it means". (more...)
Weekend weather kicks off with rain, and more to come: forecasters
- April 25, 2020
A few spotty showers will move out tonight leaving Western Montana with a few clouds and lows in the mid to upper 30s. It has been another dreary and chilly day with temps in the 40s.at least the wind is light with no rain and some sun. It could reach a high near 62 during the day - overall, warmer than it's been in the region over the last week. Highs will be cooler and in the low 60s. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
A few spotty showers will move out tonight leaving Western Montana with a few clouds and lows in the mid to upper 30s. It has been another dreary and chilly day with temps in the 40s.at least the wind is light with no rain and some sun. It could reach a high near 62 during the day - overall, warmer than it's been in the region over the last week. Highs will be cooler and in the low 60s. (more...)
Trump's injecting disinfectants gaffe leaves netizens in splits
- April 25, 2020
Do not ingest disinfectant products. After his initial comment #InjectDisfectant, #Lysol, #Dettol and #Clorox dominated social media trends with netizens ruthlessly ridiculing the US President for suggestion that injections of disinfectants could be used to treat the virus. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Do not ingest disinfectant products. After his initial comment #InjectDisfectant, #Lysol, #Dettol and #Clorox dominated social media trends with netizens ruthlessly ridiculing the US President for suggestion that injections of disinfectants could be used to treat the virus. (more...)
Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes in Germany
- April 25, 2020
Lambrecht said the trial would send a "signal of hope" to many who have fallen victim to crimes at the hands of the Syrian regime. "It was a huge challenge for our clients to come out and talk about these crimes for the first time ever", Patrick Kroker, head of the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights ( ECCHR ), which is supporting 16 Syrians in the proceedings, said. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Lambrecht said the trial would send a "signal of hope" to many who have fallen victim to crimes at the hands of the Syrian regime. "It was a huge challenge for our clients to come out and talk about these crimes for the first time ever", Patrick Kroker, head of the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights ( ECCHR ), which is supporting 16 Syrians in the proceedings, said. (more...)
Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, says unevaluated United States scientists' study
- April 25, 2020
In response to questions about whether it was unsafe to make people think going out in the sun would help contain the virus , Trump said: "I hope people enjoy the sun ". That is good news for us: UVC has small, high energy waves that are particularly adept at warping genetic material, whether in animal cells or in viruses. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
In response to questions about whether it was unsafe to make people think going out in the sun would help contain the virus , Trump said: "I hope people enjoy the sun ". That is good news for us: UVC has small, high energy waves that are particularly adept at warping genetic material, whether in animal cells or in viruses. (more...)
GOP Governors Reopen Businesses In Georgia, South Carolina & Tennessee
- April 25, 2020
Gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and some other businesses have been given the green light to open their doors on Friday by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp , who disregarded warnings from public health experts that relaxing restrictions could lead to a surge in infections of the novel coronavirus and more deaths. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and some other businesses have been given the green light to open their doors on Friday by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp , who disregarded warnings from public health experts that relaxing restrictions could lead to a surge in infections of the novel coronavirus and more deaths. (more...)
Greece extends lockdown to May 4, delays migrant transfers
- April 25, 2020
All 471 residents of the facility located in a Porto Heli hotel have been under quarantine since a single positive case was identified last week, in line with the protocols developed by the Greek authorities, and their movements restricted to the hotel grounds. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
All 471 residents of the facility located in a Porto Heli hotel have been under quarantine since a single positive case was identified last week, in line with the protocols developed by the Greek authorities, and their movements restricted to the hotel grounds. (more...)
China sends medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un, report says
- April 25, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stayed out of public sight Saturday, as the reclusive nation's tightly controlled media focused their coverage on the founding anniversary of its armed forces. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump also downplayed earlier reports that Kim was gravely ill. North Korea has not commented on Kim's health or whereabouts. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stayed out of public sight Saturday, as the reclusive nation's tightly controlled media focused their coverage on the founding anniversary of its armed forces. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump also downplayed earlier reports that Kim was gravely ill. North Korea has not commented on Kim's health or whereabouts. (more...)
'Physically separate but united by our respect for veterans'
- April 25, 2020
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) stands with the Australian community to remember those who have served, and those who continue to serve, Australia and its national interests this Anzac Day. RSL Queensland sub-branches have been forced to cancel more than 500 services and marches because of COVID-19 restrictions. "This will set up a new precedent I think, if people aren't to go down they might do something like this", Mr Lind said. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) stands with the Australian community to remember those who have served, and those who continue to serve, Australia and its national interests this Anzac Day. RSL Queensland sub-branches have been forced to cancel more than 500 services and marches because of COVID-19 restrictions. "This will set up a new precedent I think, if people aren't to go down they might do something like this", Mr Lind said. (more...)
RCMP confirm suspect in Nova Scotia shootings attacked girlfriend Saturday night
- April 25, 2020
The attack began the night of April 18 in the town of Portapique, where Wortman owned a residence. Besides the fire department, P.A. police, Parkland Ambulance, Lakeland and District Fire Department and staff from the city of P.A. But the rampage, which spanned 16 locations, continued, with the gunman killing nine other people over several hours, police said. Authorities noted that they had learned of three "plated" Ford Taurus cars owned by the suspect ― the same make and model as RCMP ... (more...)
- April 25, 2020
The attack began the night of April 18 in the town of Portapique, where Wortman owned a residence. Besides the fire department, P.A. police, Parkland Ambulance, Lakeland and District Fire Department and staff from the city of P.A. But the rampage, which spanned 16 locations, continued, with the gunman killing nine other people over several hours, police said. Authorities noted that they had learned of three "plated" Ford Taurus cars owned by the suspect ― the same make and model as RCMP ... (more...)
President Trump: CNN report on Kim Jong-un illness was fake
- April 25, 2020
Whatever his true physical condition, Kim's death or impending death is raising fears it will destabilize this heavily militarized region and trigger a massive refugee exodus out of North Korea and into South Korea and China. It should be noted that North Hamgyong is in the northeast region of North Korea, while South Hwanghae is in the southwest - which showed the scale of distance that the virus has travelled. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Whatever his true physical condition, Kim's death or impending death is raising fears it will destabilize this heavily militarized region and trigger a massive refugee exodus out of North Korea and into South Korea and China. It should be noted that North Hamgyong is in the northeast region of North Korea, while South Hwanghae is in the southwest - which showed the scale of distance that the virus has travelled. (more...)
Amid Health Rumors, China Sends Team to Advise on Kim Jong Un
- April 25, 2020
Earlier reports Friday said Kim may have left the capital of Pyongyang to recover, sheltering in an undisclosed location on North Korea's eastern coast to avoid catching the coronavirus. South Korean government officials and a Chinese official with the Liaison Department challenged subsequent reports suggesting that Kim was in grave danger after surgery. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Earlier reports Friday said Kim may have left the capital of Pyongyang to recover, sheltering in an undisclosed location on North Korea's eastern coast to avoid catching the coronavirus. South Korean government officials and a Chinese official with the Liaison Department challenged subsequent reports suggesting that Kim was in grave danger after surgery. (more...)
Coronavirus: Plan to reopen Ontario economy will be revealed ‘early next week’
- April 25, 2020
When asked about Grinspun's comments Thursday , Ford said in response that "we need more nurses". "The home has been in outbreak for many weeks, and it will take time to sort out what additional measures need to be in place, what additional staffing needs to be in place and how to instill a culture if you will of sound infection prevention and control", he said. (more...)
- April 25, 2020
When asked about Grinspun's comments Thursday , Ford said in response that "we need more nurses". "The home has been in outbreak for many weeks, and it will take time to sort out what additional measures need to be in place, what additional staffing needs to be in place and how to instill a culture if you will of sound infection prevention and control", he said. (more...)
2.7 million New Yorkers may have been exposed to coronavirus, study finds
- April 25, 2020
Many in the city have carried with them a potential risk. With a relatively large sample size, it seems that the spread of the virus has likely been underreported to date. On Wednesday 438 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19. "We know it was February, but we don't know how many people got it back then". And while cautioning that the survey had not been peer reviewed and that antibody tests can be inconsistent, he said it was a step toward filling the "huge gaps" still confounding experts ... (more...)
- April 25, 2020
Many in the city have carried with them a potential risk. With a relatively large sample size, it seems that the spread of the virus has likely been underreported to date. On Wednesday 438 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19. "We know it was February, but we don't know how many people got it back then". And while cautioning that the survey had not been peer reviewed and that antibody tests can be inconsistent, he said it was a step toward filling the "huge gaps" still confounding experts ... (more...)
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