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Hillary Clinton to endorse Joe Biden
- April 28, 2020
Clinton was the first woman nominated for the presidency on a major party ticket. Pressed further on a possible female vice presidential candidate, Whitmer said she would happily support a "Biden-whomever" ticket before mentioning a slew of possibilities, including Elizabeth Warren , Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Clinton was the first woman nominated for the presidency on a major party ticket. Pressed further on a possible female vice presidential candidate, Whitmer said she would happily support a "Biden-whomever" ticket before mentioning a slew of possibilities, including Elizabeth Warren , Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar. (more...)
Libya's Haftar claims 'mandate from the people'
- April 28, 2020
The attack allegedly followed him witnessing shaking and vomiting Government of National Accord (GNA) fighters over the weekend in what he said was a nerve gas attack. Is Khalifa Haftar losing in Libya? Russian Federation described Monday's power grab by Haftar, whom Moscow supports, as "surprising", state news agency RIA cited a foreign ministry source as saying. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
The attack allegedly followed him witnessing shaking and vomiting Government of National Accord (GNA) fighters over the weekend in what he said was a nerve gas attack. Is Khalifa Haftar losing in Libya? Russian Federation described Monday's power grab by Haftar, whom Moscow supports, as "surprising", state news agency RIA cited a foreign ministry source as saying. (more...)
California Governor To Beachgoers: Coronavirus 'Doesn't Take The Weekend Off'
- April 28, 2020
Newsom also mentioned in the briefing more aggressive enforcement was likely in those beach communities that saw high traffic. Newsom called out those who flocked to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach in Orange County, saying they exemplify "what not to do" as the state works towards making "meaningful changes" to its stay-at-home order. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Newsom also mentioned in the briefing more aggressive enforcement was likely in those beach communities that saw high traffic. Newsom called out those who flocked to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach in Orange County, saying they exemplify "what not to do" as the state works towards making "meaningful changes" to its stay-at-home order. (more...)
New Zealanders rush for fast food as COVID-19 lockdown eases
- April 28, 2020
Ardern said , "With more people going back to work today, we need to be even more vigilant to prevent any inadvertent spreading of the virus". The rate of increase in new cases has been below 1% for two weeks now in both countries - much lower than in many other countries. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Ardern said , "With more people going back to work today, we need to be even more vigilant to prevent any inadvertent spreading of the virus". The rate of increase in new cases has been below 1% for two weeks now in both countries - much lower than in many other countries. (more...)
Trump distances himself as hundreds call on ingesting disinfectant
- April 28, 2020
Hogan said. "There has been a significant increase in calls to the Illinois Poison Control Center in association with exposure to cleaning agents" after Thursday, she said, noting one person attempted to gargle a mouthwash-bleach mix. "Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs". "This is a reminder that under no circumstances should any disinfectant product be administered into the body through injection, ingestion or any other route", the tweet said. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Hogan said. "There has been a significant increase in calls to the Illinois Poison Control Center in association with exposure to cleaning agents" after Thursday, she said, noting one person attempted to gargle a mouthwash-bleach mix. "Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs". "This is a reminder that under no circumstances should any disinfectant product be administered into the body through injection, ingestion or any other route", the tweet said. (more...)
CNN deletes evidence of Biden's alleged assault
- April 28, 2020
She even failed to detail the assault in 2019 when she first publicly alleged Biden had acted inappropriately to her, and did not name Biden in the recent police report she filed on the incident. She told The AP on Monday that she had been asked not to share the women's contact information with news organizations. Another actress-turned-activist, Rose McGowen, a victim of disgraced film mogul and convicted sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, recently blasted Milano for her inconsistent ... (more...)
- April 28, 2020
She even failed to detail the assault in 2019 when she first publicly alleged Biden had acted inappropriately to her, and did not name Biden in the recent police report she filed on the incident. She told The AP on Monday that she had been asked not to share the women's contact information with news organizations. Another actress-turned-activist, Rose McGowen, a victim of disgraced film mogul and convicted sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, recently blasted Milano for her inconsistent ... (more...)
Queensland resources sector encourages workers to download COVIDSafe app
- April 28, 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said more testing and widespread use of the CovidSafe phone app - which has angered some privacy campaigners - are among the main conditions for easing nationwide lockdowns. A modelling by the Business Council of Australia on Monday showed the A$2 trillion economy could take a A$400 billion ($256 billion) hit if restrictions adopted to fight the spread of Covid-19 continued for six months. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said more testing and widespread use of the CovidSafe phone app - which has angered some privacy campaigners - are among the main conditions for easing nationwide lockdowns. A modelling by the Business Council of Australia on Monday showed the A$2 trillion economy could take a A$400 billion ($256 billion) hit if restrictions adopted to fight the spread of Covid-19 continued for six months. (more...)
NY bucks request from the Sanders campaign and cancels Democratic primary
- April 28, 2020
The Biden campaign didn't request it. Mr. Kellner said Friday that he believed that there was no need for the primary to go forward because the party has settled on Mr. "Just last week Vice President Biden warned the American people that President Trump could use the current crisis as an excuse to postpone the November election". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
The Biden campaign didn't request it. Mr. Kellner said Friday that he believed that there was no need for the primary to go forward because the party has settled on Mr. "Just last week Vice President Biden warned the American people that President Trump could use the current crisis as an excuse to postpone the November election". (more...)
China accuses USA of 'barefaced lies' about coronavirus response
- April 28, 2020
Monday during an interview with CBS4 Miami, presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden said the United States can not engage in "economic intercourse" unless the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is defeated worldwide. The President described November 3, the date of the election this year, as "a good number", and accused Biden of peddling "made up propaganda". The warnings - more than a dozen included in classified briefings known as the President's Daily Brief - came during a time ... (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Monday during an interview with CBS4 Miami, presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden said the United States can not engage in "economic intercourse" unless the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is defeated worldwide. The President described November 3, the date of the election this year, as "a good number", and accused Biden of peddling "made up propaganda". The warnings - more than a dozen included in classified briefings known as the President's Daily Brief - came during a time ... (more...)
France's Ligue 1 and 2 cancelled amid Covid-19 crisis
- April 28, 2020
Both PSG and Lyon are still in the Champions League and UEFA announced earlier this month their intention to end the 2019-20 season with the final of Europe's club showpiece on August 29. Lorient and Lens occupy the two automatic promotion spots in the second tier. Last Friday the French Football League (LFP) indicated its preferred option was a resumption of leagues in mid-June subject to knowing the terms of easing confinement measures. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Both PSG and Lyon are still in the Champions League and UEFA announced earlier this month their intention to end the 2019-20 season with the final of Europe's club showpiece on August 29. Lorient and Lens occupy the two automatic promotion spots in the second tier. Last Friday the French Football League (LFP) indicated its preferred option was a resumption of leagues in mid-June subject to knowing the terms of easing confinement measures. (more...)
France Reports the Most New Coronavirus Cases Since April 18
- April 28, 2020
The Ligue de Football Professionnel, French soccer's governing body, announced its plan just last week to start play again by June 17, with practices to begin in May. PSG lead the standings by 11 points from Marseille , with one point separating Rennes in third, which comes with a Champions League qualifying berth, from Lille in fourth place and a Europa League spot. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
The Ligue de Football Professionnel, French soccer's governing body, announced its plan just last week to start play again by June 17, with practices to begin in May. PSG lead the standings by 11 points from Marseille , with one point separating Rennes in third, which comes with a Champions League qualifying berth, from Lille in fourth place and a Europa League spot. (more...)
Coronavirus: Minute's silence held at Whittington to remember staff who have died
- April 28, 2020
The silent tribute coincided with International Workers Memorial Day . While Hazardous substances kill 440,000 workers annually - asbestos claims 100,000 lives. In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford and Health Minister Vaughan Gething marked the silence with other ministers at the Welsh Government headquarters in Cardiff. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
The silent tribute coincided with International Workers Memorial Day . While Hazardous substances kill 440,000 workers annually - asbestos claims 100,000 lives. In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford and Health Minister Vaughan Gething marked the silence with other ministers at the Welsh Government headquarters in Cardiff. (more...)
Will Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over MA to salute coronavirus workers?
- April 28, 2020
Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes. While America Strong will showcase Department of Defense support to healthcare workers, first responders, military, essential employees, and aims to unite all Americans in the fight against COVID-19, it also fulfills critical training requirements for both teams. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes. While America Strong will showcase Department of Defense support to healthcare workers, first responders, military, essential employees, and aims to unite all Americans in the fight against COVID-19, it also fulfills critical training requirements for both teams. (more...)
Pentagon releases 3 ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ videos
- April 28, 2020
It added that the release of the footage by Pentagon will add to speculations of humans having recently interacted with extra-terrestrial beings. The voices of those recording the footage can be heard noting the unusual speed, movements and shapes of the objects. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
It added that the release of the footage by Pentagon will add to speculations of humans having recently interacted with extra-terrestrial beings. The voices of those recording the footage can be heard noting the unusual speed, movements and shapes of the objects. (more...)
Kano records no COVID-19 case in 48 hours despite unusual deaths
- April 28, 2020
As at the time of penning this down, no official communication regarding when the President will address the country from the media unit of the presidency in Aso Rock. On April 12, the president addressed the nation again on the same issue and announced the extension of the lockdown by another two weeks. However partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed for the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
As at the time of penning this down, no official communication regarding when the President will address the country from the media unit of the presidency in Aso Rock. On April 12, the president addressed the nation again on the same issue and announced the extension of the lockdown by another two weeks. However partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed for the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers. (more...)
China Threatens Australia With Boycott Over Virus Inquest Demand
- April 28, 2020
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Australia was a " crucial supplier" to China for critical imports like iron ore and Australia's resources and energy helped power much of China's manufacturing growth and construction. China is Australia's largest trading partner. Australia and China have had a free trade agreement since 2015 but some exporters have still run into difficulties as relations have soured. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Australia was a " crucial supplier" to China for critical imports like iron ore and Australia's resources and energy helped power much of China's manufacturing growth and construction. China is Australia's largest trading partner. Australia and China have had a free trade agreement since 2015 but some exporters have still run into difficulties as relations have soured. (more...)
Trump Twitter tirade over criticism of his work ethic
- April 28, 2020
Deborah Birx said the media is "very slicey and dicey about how they put sentences together in order to create headlines", and that they need to "be responsible about our headlines". "If he gets more than 10 minutes of time in a given day I haven't seen in the five weeks I've been here", he added . One official told the USA newspaper that by mid to late January, the coronavirus was being mentioned more frequently as one of the report's core articles or as an "executive update". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Deborah Birx said the media is "very slicey and dicey about how they put sentences together in order to create headlines", and that they need to "be responsible about our headlines". "If he gets more than 10 minutes of time in a given day I haven't seen in the five weeks I've been here", he added . One official told the USA newspaper that by mid to late January, the coronavirus was being mentioned more frequently as one of the report's core articles or as an "executive update". (more...)
Saudi Arabia to end execution for crimes committed by minors
- April 28, 2020
Activists say Saudi Arabia has one of the world's worst human rights records. In an announcement printed on Sunday, Awwad Alawwad, president of the state-backed commission, mentioned a royal decree had changed executions in instances the place crimes have been dedicated by minors with a most penalty of 10 years in a juvenile detention centre. (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Activists say Saudi Arabia has one of the world's worst human rights records. In an announcement printed on Sunday, Awwad Alawwad, president of the state-backed commission, mentioned a royal decree had changed executions in instances the place crimes have been dedicated by minors with a most penalty of 10 years in a juvenile detention centre. (more...)
Australian contact-tracing app hits a million downloads in one day
- April 28, 2020
While some questions still remain regarding a state-owned app created to hoover up an individual's data, the government appears to have convinced much of the country of both its necessity and its security. Amid privacy concerns about who will have access to the app's stored data, the government said only state health authorities would qualify. "Just the health officer". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
While some questions still remain regarding a state-owned app created to hoover up an individual's data, the government appears to have convinced much of the country of both its necessity and its security. Amid privacy concerns about who will have access to the app's stored data, the government said only state health authorities would qualify. "Just the health officer". (more...)
COVID-19 cases in India cross 29,000
- April 28, 2020
Elaborating on the adequacy of the ventilators, oxygen supplies and ICUs that have been made available by the Centre and the States, he said "When we compare the number of active patients who are now hospitalised, we find that only 2.17% patients have been admitted to ICU, 1.29% patients have required oxygen support and mere 0.36% are on ventilator". (more...)
- April 28, 2020
Elaborating on the adequacy of the ventilators, oxygen supplies and ICUs that have been made available by the Centre and the States, he said "When we compare the number of active patients who are now hospitalised, we find that only 2.17% patients have been admitted to ICU, 1.29% patients have required oxygen support and mere 0.36% are on ventilator". (more...)
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