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COVID-19: Trudeau promises students $1,000 to $5,000 for volunteering during crisis
- May 01, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open to using digital technology to try to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus through tracking down contacts of people who have it, but says it needs to be done in a way that protects the privacy of Canadians. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open to using digital technology to try to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus through tracking down contacts of people who have it, but says it needs to be done in a way that protects the privacy of Canadians. (more...)
United Kingdom 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak: PM Johnson
- May 01, 2020
And it's been less than a week since he returned to work after recovering from the virus himself. Today's press briefing was the first for Prime Minister Johnson since he went into hospital on April 5th with coronavirus symptoms. But that figure was expected to rise further, as the government begins reporting both deaths in hospital and the wider community, particularly care homes. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
And it's been less than a week since he returned to work after recovering from the virus himself. Today's press briefing was the first for Prime Minister Johnson since he went into hospital on April 5th with coronavirus symptoms. But that figure was expected to rise further, as the government begins reporting both deaths in hospital and the wider community, particularly care homes. (more...)
Bodies found in unrefrigerated trucks in NY during Covid-19 pandemic
- May 01, 2020
The funeral home was using the trucks to store the dead bodies after it failed to manage the high influx of bodies inside. It remained unclear how numerous people found stacked in body bags inside the trucks at the Andrew T. "It appears the truck was full", Mr. Adams said. " This is traumatizing to family members ". "I have no idea in the world how any funeral home could let this happen", the Democrat said at a news briefing, arguing that officials at the home should have asked its state ... (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The funeral home was using the trucks to store the dead bodies after it failed to manage the high influx of bodies inside. It remained unclear how numerous people found stacked in body bags inside the trucks at the Andrew T. "It appears the truck was full", Mr. Adams said. " This is traumatizing to family members ". "I have no idea in the world how any funeral home could let this happen", the Democrat said at a news briefing, arguing that officials at the home should have asked its state ... (more...)
Newsom expected to close all California beaches
- May 01, 2020
Newsom said about 5% of California's around 100 beaches were packed during the weekend as residents tried to escape the heatwave gripping through the state. © Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Imagesles Times/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag NEWPORT BEACH, CA - TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020: Beach-goers enjoy a partially-sunny, warm day on the beach near the pier in Newport Beach, CA, on April 28, 2020. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Newsom said about 5% of California's around 100 beaches were packed during the weekend as residents tried to escape the heatwave gripping through the state. © Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Imagesles Times/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag NEWPORT BEACH, CA - TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020: Beach-goers enjoy a partially-sunny, warm day on the beach near the pier in Newport Beach, CA, on April 28, 2020. (more...)
Don't drag China into U.S. election politics, says Beijing
- May 01, 2020
Parscale's tweet comes after CNN , The New York Times and The Associated Press reported that Trump yelled at his campaign manager during a meeting last Friday after receiving a briefing on campaign and polling data that showed his support dwindling in battleground states amid his response to the coronavirus pandemic . (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Parscale's tweet comes after CNN , The New York Times and The Associated Press reported that Trump yelled at his campaign manager during a meeting last Friday after receiving a briefing on campaign and polling data that showed his support dwindling in battleground states amid his response to the coronavirus pandemic . (more...)
Germany Bans all Hizbullah Activities on Its Soil
- April 30, 2020
In December 2019, German lawmakers approved a non-binding initiative calling on the government to ban from Germany the political and militant group Hezbollah, which forms part of the Lebanese government. The American Jewish Committee also hailed it as a landmark decision. The associations under investigation are suspected of forming part of Hezbollah due to their financial support and propaganda for the terrorist organization, said the Interior Ministry. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
In December 2019, German lawmakers approved a non-binding initiative calling on the government to ban from Germany the political and militant group Hezbollah, which forms part of the Lebanese government. The American Jewish Committee also hailed it as a landmark decision. The associations under investigation are suspected of forming part of Hezbollah due to their financial support and propaganda for the terrorist organization, said the Interior Ministry. (more...)
Surf's down in California: Governor will close beaches
- April 30, 2020
Newport Beach city council voted Tuesday to keep public areas open amid the coronavirus outbreak. Three people were arrested last weekend at a San Diego County beach after they participated in a protest against Newsom's stay-at-home orders . (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Newport Beach city council voted Tuesday to keep public areas open amid the coronavirus outbreak. Three people were arrested last weekend at a San Diego County beach after they participated in a protest against Newsom's stay-at-home orders . (more...)
Satellite images reveal Kim Jong-un may be at luxury family villa
- April 30, 2020
Rumors about his health began swirling after he failed to attend the birthday celebrations of his grandfather and the country's founder, Kim Il Sung, on April 15, an event that marks the most important day in the North Korean political calendar. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Rumors about his health began swirling after he failed to attend the birthday celebrations of his grandfather and the country's founder, Kim Il Sung, on April 15, an event that marks the most important day in the North Korean political calendar. (more...)
USA coronavirus death toll now surpasses Vietnam War
- April 30, 2020
A woman walking her dog stops to look at the sunset over the Statue of Liberty amid the novel coronavirus pandemic on April 28, 2020 in New York City. The US, with the world's third-largest population, has five times as many cases as the next hardest-hit countries of Italy, Spain and France. The US has about 30 cases per 10,000 people. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
A woman walking her dog stops to look at the sunset over the Statue of Liberty amid the novel coronavirus pandemic on April 28, 2020 in New York City. The US, with the world's third-largest population, has five times as many cases as the next hardest-hit countries of Italy, Spain and France. The US has about 30 cases per 10,000 people. (more...)
Russian PM has coronavirus as cases surge past 100,000
- April 30, 2020
Putin swiftly signed a decree appointing First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as a temporary replacement. Putin supported his proposal. There were more than 106,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russian Federation as of April 30. Everyone who has had face-to-face contact with Mishustin in the past few weeks will be isolated and tested for coronavirus, his press secretary told reporters. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Putin swiftly signed a decree appointing First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as a temporary replacement. Putin supported his proposal. There were more than 106,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russian Federation as of April 30. Everyone who has had face-to-face contact with Mishustin in the past few weeks will be isolated and tested for coronavirus, his press secretary told reporters. (more...)
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says United Kingdom is 'past the peak' of outbreak
- April 30, 2020
Downing Street has so far been extremely tight-lipped about the birth, refusing to divulge any details apart from the child's gender, that mother andson are doing well, and the fact that the Prime Minister was present when he was born. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, tweeted his congratulations and prayers for the couple "as they welcome their son into the world". As the UK's lockdown continues, those conversations will continue to take place over the phone as the British ... (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Downing Street has so far been extremely tight-lipped about the birth, refusing to divulge any details apart from the child's gender, that mother andson are doing well, and the fact that the Prime Minister was present when he was born. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, tweeted his congratulations and prayers for the couple "as they welcome their son into the world". As the UK's lockdown continues, those conversations will continue to take place over the phone as the British ... (more...)
Biden urges Trump to lower White House flag to honor coronavirus victims
- April 30, 2020
Thirty-percent said they would vote for the ex-vice president while 20 percent backed the incumbent president. Folks, I think if he does not do that, when I'm president I promise you that's what I'll do. "What we're seeing in polls is that Trump's personal ratings have gone down even more than his job approval ratings", veteran Democratic pollster Geoff Garin told The Times . (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Thirty-percent said they would vote for the ex-vice president while 20 percent backed the incumbent president. Folks, I think if he does not do that, when I'm president I promise you that's what I'll do. "What we're seeing in polls is that Trump's personal ratings have gone down even more than his job approval ratings", veteran Democratic pollster Geoff Garin told The Times . (more...)
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to set out plan on virus lockdown next week
- April 30, 2020
The ability of the National Health Service (NHS) to cope with coronavirus infections must firstly be protected, he said. She returned to Downing Street after joining Mr Johnson as he convalesced at his country residence, Chequers. The First Minister said the news was "lovely" after a "roller coaster" few weeks, for the Prime Minister in-particular. The speaker of the lower House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, was among the first to congratulate the new parents. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
The ability of the National Health Service (NHS) to cope with coronavirus infections must firstly be protected, he said. She returned to Downing Street after joining Mr Johnson as he convalesced at his country residence, Chequers. The First Minister said the news was "lovely" after a "roller coaster" few weeks, for the Prime Minister in-particular. The speaker of the lower House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, was among the first to congratulate the new parents. (more...)
Mayor de Blasio Shouldn't Generalize About Jewish People
- April 30, 2020
De Blasio said Wednesday that he was sorry if his words hurt anyone's feelings but he didn't regret calling out what he characterized as a unsafe violation of social distancing rules. I have instructed the NYPD to have one standard for this whole city: "zero tolerance". NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea speaks to the media during a press conference at City Hall on January 3, 2020 in New York City . (more...)
- April 30, 2020
De Blasio said Wednesday that he was sorry if his words hurt anyone's feelings but he didn't regret calling out what he characterized as a unsafe violation of social distancing rules. I have instructed the NYPD to have one standard for this whole city: "zero tolerance". NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea speaks to the media during a press conference at City Hall on January 3, 2020 in New York City . (more...)
Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities ‘still disgustingly high’ in NY
- April 30, 2020
On Tuesday, there were 330 COVID-19 deaths across the state of NY which is the lowest number since April 29, which brings the total to 17,968. "The total hospitalization rate is down a tick, which is good news", Cuomo told reporters at a daily news conference but he said the state reported another 335 deaths from the virus Monday. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
On Tuesday, there were 330 COVID-19 deaths across the state of NY which is the lowest number since April 29, which brings the total to 17,968. "The total hospitalization rate is down a tick, which is good news", Cuomo told reporters at a daily news conference but he said the state reported another 335 deaths from the virus Monday. (more...)
Mich. Rep. Justin Amash seeking Libertarian nomination for president
- April 30, 2020
He added, "We're ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together". The lawmaker, who notably left the Republican Party a year ago to become Independent, claimed too many people vote Republican or Democrat because they do not feel they have a choice. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
He added, "We're ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together". The lawmaker, who notably left the Republican Party a year ago to become Independent, claimed too many people vote Republican or Democrat because they do not feel they have a choice. (more...)
Swedish city to use chicken manure to deter crowds BBC News
- April 30, 2020
Tens of thousands of people usually descend on southern city to celebrate Walpurgis Night, which is marked across Scandinavia. Lund is home to one of Sweden's biggest universities and numerous municipality's 125,000-odd inhabitants are students who habitually gather in the park in the afternoon and evening for picnics before the Walpurgis party proper gets underway. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Tens of thousands of people usually descend on southern city to celebrate Walpurgis Night, which is marked across Scandinavia. Lund is home to one of Sweden's biggest universities and numerous municipality's 125,000-odd inhabitants are students who habitually gather in the park in the afternoon and evening for picnics before the Walpurgis party proper gets underway. (more...)
Pentagon releases 3 UFO videos to clear up misconceptions
- April 30, 2020
A mysterious program called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program responsible for tracking UFOs closed in 2012, but "backers" say even though funding dried up, the program continued, The New York Times reported. The video contains UFO-estimated objects moving at high speeds; one video also features a voice admiring the speed of the UFO by a U.S. Navy crew member., The U.S. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
A mysterious program called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program responsible for tracking UFOs closed in 2012, but "backers" say even though funding dried up, the program continued, The New York Times reported. The video contains UFO-estimated objects moving at high speeds; one video also features a voice admiring the speed of the UFO by a U.S. Navy crew member., The U.S. (more...)
Prague mayor gets protection over plot
- April 30, 2020
Czech officials didn't comment. However, the foreign ministry in Czech called Zakharova's statement disgraceful. As possible payback, Moscow is suspected of having a role in a recent wave of cyberattacks in the Czech Republic. On Monday, the Russian embassy in Prague sent a protest note to the Czech Foreign Ministry over the allegations, calling them baseless and created to discredit Russia. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
Czech officials didn't comment. However, the foreign ministry in Czech called Zakharova's statement disgraceful. As possible payback, Moscow is suspected of having a role in a recent wave of cyberattacks in the Czech Republic. On Monday, the Russian embassy in Prague sent a protest note to the Czech Foreign Ministry over the allegations, calling them baseless and created to discredit Russia. (more...)
Germany bans Hezbollah, designates it as terrorist group
- April 30, 2020
In 2013, European Union (EU) member states banned Hezbollah's armed wing but resisted pressure from the U.S. and Israel to outlaw the group entirely. Although Hizbullah has no official presence in Germany , security forces believe its members use the country as a safe haven and to raise funds, including through criminal activities. (more...)
- April 30, 2020
In 2013, European Union (EU) member states banned Hezbollah's armed wing but resisted pressure from the U.S. and Israel to outlaw the group entirely. Although Hizbullah has no official presence in Germany , security forces believe its members use the country as a safe haven and to raise funds, including through criminal activities. (more...)
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