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Coronavirus Stimulus Check Delay Leads To Death: Man Fatally Shoots Mail Carrier
- May 01, 2020
He has been charged with murder, assault, and discharging a firearm during the commission of an offence, according to documents filed in the USA federal court for the South District of Indiana. "Three dog letters, one to warn them, a second one (as) a second warning, and then a curtailment of mail". At least two postal workers were killed on the job previous year. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
He has been charged with murder, assault, and discharging a firearm during the commission of an offence, according to documents filed in the USA federal court for the South District of Indiana. "Three dog letters, one to warn them, a second one (as) a second warning, and then a curtailment of mail". At least two postal workers were killed on the job previous year. (more...)
Iran condemns Germany's ban on Hezbollah activity
- May 01, 2020
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said it was a "valuable and significant step. against terrorism". Earlier in the day, spokesman for the German Interior Ministry Steve Alter said that Minister Horst Seehofer banned the activities of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement across the country. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said it was a "valuable and significant step. against terrorism". Earlier in the day, spokesman for the German Interior Ministry Steve Alter said that Minister Horst Seehofer banned the activities of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement across the country. (more...)
South Korea records no new local coronavirus cases
- May 01, 2020
The new findings about false positives also seemingly confirm a previous pronouncement from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which stated that individuals who catch the virus a few times have minimal contagiousness - an evaluation confirmed by citing civilization evaluations of the virus that failed to come across live virus traces in some of the patients that recovered from COVID-19. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The new findings about false positives also seemingly confirm a previous pronouncement from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which stated that individuals who catch the virus a few times have minimal contagiousness - an evaluation confirmed by citing civilization evaluations of the virus that failed to come across live virus traces in some of the patients that recovered from COVID-19. (more...)
Russia's coronavirus cases surge past 100000 mark
- May 01, 2020
Observers have noted that Russian Federation could be underreporting both the number of infections and the number of cases, partially due to the initial low rate of testing. The Kremlin this week extended until May 11 a "non-working" period when Russians would stay at home but still receive their salaries as part of sweeping efforts to contain the virus. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Observers have noted that Russian Federation could be underreporting both the number of infections and the number of cases, partially due to the initial low rate of testing. The Kremlin this week extended until May 11 a "non-working" period when Russians would stay at home but still receive their salaries as part of sweeping efforts to contain the virus. (more...)
Stocks and Chinese yuan cave in on Trump’s China tariff threat
- May 01, 2020
The US intelligence community released a statement on Thursday confirming that it was looking into the origins of the virus, but ruled out theories that it was man-made or genetically modified. He said: "We don't know if it came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology . We don't know if it emanated from the wet market or yet some other place", he said. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The US intelligence community released a statement on Thursday confirming that it was looking into the origins of the virus, but ruled out theories that it was man-made or genetically modified. He said: "We don't know if it came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology . We don't know if it emanated from the wet market or yet some other place", he said. (more...)
Trudeau government bans 1500 models of firearms
- May 01, 2020
While Trudeau promised in 2015 that a Liberal government would make it more hard for gun owners to acquire certain types of firearms, it wasn't until the most recent election campaign that the prime minister promised a full ban on "military-style assault weapons" if re-elected. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
While Trudeau promised in 2015 that a Liberal government would make it more hard for gun owners to acquire certain types of firearms, it wasn't until the most recent election campaign that the prime minister promised a full ban on "military-style assault weapons" if re-elected. (more...)
What sexual-assault charges does White House hopeful Joe Biden face?
- May 01, 2020
Mr Biden said he would ask the National Archives to determine whether there is any record of such a complaint being filed . Biden has been facing calls to address Reade's allegation himself in recent days, with The Washington Post's editorial board recently writing that "the way to signal he takes Ms. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Mr Biden said he would ask the National Archives to determine whether there is any record of such a complaint being filed . Biden has been facing calls to address Reade's allegation himself in recent days, with The Washington Post's editorial board recently writing that "the way to signal he takes Ms. (more...)
Coronavirus: 'We are past the peak,' says Boris Johnson
- May 01, 2020
As the number of hospital admissions and people in intensive care are falling, he promised to set out next week a "menu of options" on how restrictions could be eased, but said the exact dates of the changes would be driven by scientific advice. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
As the number of hospital admissions and people in intensive care are falling, he promised to set out next week a "menu of options" on how restrictions could be eased, but said the exact dates of the changes would be driven by scientific advice. (more...)
Pence Demands Apology From Reporter Over Face Mask Requirement Information
- May 01, 2020
Karen Pence assured Fox News on Thursday that her husband had not been informed of the mandatory mask policy until after the Mayo tour concluded. And Pence's office didn't threaten another reporter, Gordon Lubold of the Wall Street Journal , who also accompanied Pence to the Mayo Clinic, and posted a tweet similar to Herman's on Thursday. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Karen Pence assured Fox News on Thursday that her husband had not been informed of the mandatory mask policy until after the Mayo tour concluded. And Pence's office didn't threaten another reporter, Gordon Lubold of the Wall Street Journal , who also accompanied Pence to the Mayo Clinic, and posted a tweet similar to Herman's on Thursday. (more...)
Covid-19 not 'man-made' says American intelligence
- May 01, 2020
More than 3.8 million people in the USA filed new claims for jobless benefits over the past week, bringing the six-week total since the beginning of coronavirus-related lockdowns to more than 30 million, as U.S. Trump has touted his tough stance on China trade as a key differentiator from Democratic challengers in the presidential race. Trump recently did not rule out claims for compensation from Beijing. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
More than 3.8 million people in the USA filed new claims for jobless benefits over the past week, bringing the six-week total since the beginning of coronavirus-related lockdowns to more than 30 million, as U.S. Trump has touted his tough stance on China trade as a key differentiator from Democratic challengers in the presidential race. Trump recently did not rule out claims for compensation from Beijing. (more...)
Protests Erupt in Michigan Capital over Executive Order
- May 01, 2020
The virus and the steps taken to curb it, including the closure of nonessential businesses, have had a devastating effect on the economy. People protest outside the entrance of the Michigan House of Representatives in Lansing, Mich. Others chanted, "Lock her up", in reference to the governor. Numerous demonstrators wore Trump hats or carried other paraphernalia related to his 2020 re-election campaign. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The virus and the steps taken to curb it, including the closure of nonessential businesses, have had a devastating effect on the economy. People protest outside the entrance of the Michigan House of Representatives in Lansing, Mich. Others chanted, "Lock her up", in reference to the governor. Numerous demonstrators wore Trump hats or carried other paraphernalia related to his 2020 re-election campaign. (more...)
South Hedland Square Shopping Centre Stabbing: Man dead, many injured
- May 01, 2020
An Australian state leader says police shot dead a man who stabbed and slashed several people at a shopping mall. Police confirmed the man was shot by officers responding to an incident at South Hedland Square on Friday. They also confirmed that a number of people received injuries and are now being treated at Hedland Health Campus. He then went to the shopping centre and stabbed someone else, before entering the building "through the Kmart entrance before stabbing a few more", the ... (more...)
- May 01, 2020
An Australian state leader says police shot dead a man who stabbed and slashed several people at a shopping mall. Police confirmed the man was shot by officers responding to an incident at South Hedland Square on Friday. They also confirmed that a number of people received injuries and are now being treated at Hedland Health Campus. He then went to the shopping centre and stabbed someone else, before entering the building "through the Kmart entrance before stabbing a few more", the ... (more...)
Germany's Reopening Plan Backfires As COVID Cases, Infection Rate Spike
- May 01, 2020
Lothar H. Wieler, president of the Robert-Koch-Institute, addresses the media on the current status of the spread of the new coronavirus during a press conference in Berlin , Germany , April 30, 2020. "We assume that the deaths [from COVID-19] have been more than the officially recorded", he said, but also underlined that the institute needed more detailed statistics to reach a reliable conclusion, which could be possible within the next few months. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Lothar H. Wieler, president of the Robert-Koch-Institute, addresses the media on the current status of the spread of the new coronavirus during a press conference in Berlin , Germany , April 30, 2020. "We assume that the deaths [from COVID-19] have been more than the officially recorded", he said, but also underlined that the institute needed more detailed statistics to reach a reliable conclusion, which could be possible within the next few months. (more...)
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro says WHO encourages kids to be gay, masturbate
- May 01, 2020
The judge identified seven accusations against Bolsonaro, including the obstruction of justice and malfeasance. Should the claims hold weight, a political trial against the president could follow, with the country's congress potentially initiating impeachment proceedings that could remove Bolsonaro from office. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The judge identified seven accusations against Bolsonaro, including the obstruction of justice and malfeasance. Should the claims hold weight, a political trial against the president could follow, with the country's congress potentially initiating impeachment proceedings that could remove Bolsonaro from office. (more...)
Gun-toting protesters enter MI government building demanding end to coronavirus lockdown
- May 01, 2020
Hundreds of MI residents protested outside the state Capitol building in Lansing on Thursday, with some pushing inside while the Legislature was debating an extension of Gov. MI has reported more than 40,000 coronavirus cases and over 3,600 deaths, according to the latest statistics . "We can not win this fight with our hands tied behind our backs", said state Rep. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Hundreds of MI residents protested outside the state Capitol building in Lansing on Thursday, with some pushing inside while the Legislature was debating an extension of Gov. MI has reported more than 40,000 coronavirus cases and over 3,600 deaths, according to the latest statistics . "We can not win this fight with our hands tied behind our backs", said state Rep. (more...)
United Kingdom on track for one of worst Europe tolls
- May 01, 2020
The latest deaths included a shock case of a 14 year old in England who had no known underlying health condition. "In due course those deaths sadly may occur on death certificates, so we may expect more than we are seeing at the moment, yes", she said. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The latest deaths included a shock case of a 14 year old in England who had no known underlying health condition. "In due course those deaths sadly may occur on death certificates, so we may expect more than we are seeing at the moment, yes", she said. (more...)
South Korea records single-digit COVID-19 cases for 3rd day
- May 01, 2020
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported just four new coronavirus infections on Thursday, all of them cases that came from outside the country. South Koreans celebrate Buddha's birthday on Thursday, followed by May Day on Friday, and Children's Day next Tuesday. "The tests detected the ribonucleic acid of the dead virus", Oh said. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported just four new coronavirus infections on Thursday, all of them cases that came from outside the country. South Koreans celebrate Buddha's birthday on Thursday, followed by May Day on Friday, and Children's Day next Tuesday. "The tests detected the ribonucleic acid of the dead virus", Oh said. (more...)
United Kingdom coronavirus toll nears Italy's, PM says nation 'past the peak'
- May 01, 2020
Britain now has the second highest official coronavirus death toll in Europe, with more than 26,000 deaths, according to figures released on Wednesday. The government has also been criticised for imposing a lockdown later than most other European countries. "It was completely right to make our period of lockdown coincide as far as we possibly could with the peak of the epidemic". (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Britain now has the second highest official coronavirus death toll in Europe, with more than 26,000 deaths, according to figures released on Wednesday. The government has also been criticised for imposing a lockdown later than most other European countries. "It was completely right to make our period of lockdown coincide as far as we possibly could with the peak of the epidemic". (more...)
Dr. Henry: 100 days since first BC statement on COVID-19
- May 01, 2020
Health Minister Adrian Dix said Thursday that implementation of that order is still a work in a progress. Across B.C there were 55 new cases, bringing the total provincial number to 2,053 since the beginning of the outbreak, Henry said. "That means we might be able to connect with others in a way that we haven't been able to in the last little while, but we need to be thoughtful about it". (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Health Minister Adrian Dix said Thursday that implementation of that order is still a work in a progress. Across B.C there were 55 new cases, bringing the total provincial number to 2,053 since the beginning of the outbreak, Henry said. "That means we might be able to connect with others in a way that we haven't been able to in the last little while, but we need to be thoughtful about it". (more...)
Scott Morrison reveals lockdown could be lifted as early as next week
- May 01, 2020
At his news conference Morrison announced a huge fall in Australia's net overseas migration. "So it's over to you Australia, as we go through this next seven days". "The national cabinet is very adamant that we want to ensure we keep moving forward". Morrison's government has pledged spending of more than 10% of GDP to boost the economy but the central bank still warns the country is heading for its worst contraction since the 1930s. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
At his news conference Morrison announced a huge fall in Australia's net overseas migration. "So it's over to you Australia, as we go through this next seven days". "The national cabinet is very adamant that we want to ensure we keep moving forward". Morrison's government has pledged spending of more than 10% of GDP to boost the economy but the central bank still warns the country is heading for its worst contraction since the 1930s. (more...)
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