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Pompeo: ‘Enormous Evidence’ Links CCP Virus to Wuhan Laboratory
- May 04, 2020
While the US intelligence community "concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified", according to the office of the Director of National Intelligence , Trump has claimed to see evidence the virus started in a Wuhan lab. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
While the US intelligence community "concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified", according to the office of the Director of National Intelligence , Trump has claimed to see evidence the virus started in a Wuhan lab. (more...)
Coronavirus | South Korea to relax social distancing rules further from May 6
- May 04, 2020
In a briefing after a government meeting on COVID-19 on Sunday, Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said the government will end its weeks-long social distancing campaign and implement a "distancing in daily life" scheme from Wednesday. Despite isolated reports of coronavirus patients making a recovery only to test positive again days later, scientists in South Korea have concluded it is unlikely people can catch Covid-19 twice but re-activation may be taking place. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
In a briefing after a government meeting on COVID-19 on Sunday, Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said the government will end its weeks-long social distancing campaign and implement a "distancing in daily life" scheme from Wednesday. Despite isolated reports of coronavirus patients making a recovery only to test positive again days later, scientists in South Korea have concluded it is unlikely people can catch Covid-19 twice but re-activation may be taking place. (more...)
North Korea, South Korea exchange gunfire after Kim Jong-un reemerges
- May 04, 2020
Meanwhile, a power vacuum at the top could lead to a civil war-like scenario as Kim has not named a potential successor, according to experts, although some have said that his sister, Kim Yo Jong, could be tapped to become the next leader. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
Meanwhile, a power vacuum at the top could lead to a civil war-like scenario as Kim has not named a potential successor, according to experts, although some have said that his sister, Kim Yo Jong, could be tapped to become the next leader. (more...)
Asian giant hornets - aka the 'murder hornet' - expected back in B.C.
- May 04, 2020
For larger targets, the hornet's potent venom and stinger - long enough to puncture a beekeeping suit - make for an excruciating combination that victims have likened to hot metal driving into their skin. "These Asian giant hornets only nest in the ground, do not seek out human food and feed on insects only", it explains . And though they're native to southeastern and eastern Asia-hence the namesake-recently they've begun popping up in Washington State and Canada. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
For larger targets, the hornet's potent venom and stinger - long enough to puncture a beekeeping suit - make for an excruciating combination that victims have likened to hot metal driving into their skin. "These Asian giant hornets only nest in the ground, do not seek out human food and feed on insects only", it explains . And though they're native to southeastern and eastern Asia-hence the namesake-recently they've begun popping up in Washington State and Canada. (more...)
Trump hits Bush for failing to support him during impeachment
- May 04, 2020
Now, he's asking that Americans leave partisan politics behind and renew that spirit, which he said is still "alive and well in America". The message was originally shared during the Call to Unite 24-hour livestream event over the weekend. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
Now, he's asking that Americans leave partisan politics behind and renew that spirit, which he said is still "alive and well in America". The message was originally shared during the Call to Unite 24-hour livestream event over the weekend. (more...)
USA believes China may have hid severity of virus while stockpiling supplies
- May 04, 2020
This comes after the U.S. national intelligence director's office said earlier this week that they agreed with the scientific consensus that the coronavirus was not genetically modified. The incriminating documents lay a foundation for a case of negligence against China by showing that to the "endangerment of other countries" the Chinese government covered-up information on the virus by silencing or "disappearing" doctors who spoke out, destroying evidence of it in its laboratories and ... (more...)
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- May 04, 2020
This comes after the U.S. national intelligence director's office said earlier this week that they agreed with the scientific consensus that the coronavirus was not genetically modified. The incriminating documents lay a foundation for a case of negligence against China by showing that to the "endangerment of other countries" the Chinese government covered-up information on the virus by silencing or "disappearing" doctors who spoke out, destroying evidence of it in its laboratories and ... (more...)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Compares Tara Reade's Biden Accusations to 'Hillary's Emails'
- May 04, 2020
William Jeffress, one of the almost dozen lawyers who served on the Obama campaign's vice presidential search team, told NBC News that their background check found no evidence of any complaints of any kind, either of sexual harassment, discrimination , or any misconduct of any kind against then-Senator Biden. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
William Jeffress, one of the almost dozen lawyers who served on the Obama campaign's vice presidential search team, told NBC News that their background check found no evidence of any complaints of any kind, either of sexual harassment, discrimination , or any misconduct of any kind against then-Senator Biden. (more...)
Pompeo says 'significant' evidence new coronavirus emerged from Chinese lab
- May 04, 2020
ABC News said the analysis looked at official and media reporting of imports and exports, as well as examined alternate theories as to why there was a shift in trade patterns connected with critical health care equipment in January. Thursday's report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it concurred with "the wide scientific consensus" that the disease was not man-made. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
ABC News said the analysis looked at official and media reporting of imports and exports, as well as examined alternate theories as to why there was a shift in trade patterns connected with critical health care equipment in January. Thursday's report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it concurred with "the wide scientific consensus" that the disease was not man-made. (more...)
COVID-19 pandemic worsens press freedom-IPI
- May 04, 2020
The protection and promotion of a free, independent and diverse media , online as well as offline, is critical to the functioning of inclusive, peaceful and democratic societies. The minister said that in an effort to support the media through these challenging times of COVID-19, government through her Ministry has made available an emergency fund of about UGX. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
The protection and promotion of a free, independent and diverse media , online as well as offline, is critical to the functioning of inclusive, peaceful and democratic societies. The minister said that in an effort to support the media through these challenging times of COVID-19, government through her Ministry has made available an emergency fund of about UGX. (more...)
Emergency declaration gave world 'enough time', says WHO chief
- May 04, 2020
The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO ) has given a robust defence of his and the agency's "timely" actions in declaring the coronavirus an worldwide health emergency at the end of January. The World Health Organization said it hoped China would invite it to take part in its investigations into the animal origins of the novel coronavirus. (more...)
- May 04, 2020
The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO ) has given a robust defence of his and the agency's "timely" actions in declaring the coronavirus an worldwide health emergency at the end of January. The World Health Organization said it hoped China would invite it to take part in its investigations into the animal origins of the novel coronavirus. (more...)
100 year-old WW2 veteran closes NHS fundraiser at £32m
- May 03, 2020
Captain Tom made it his mission to walk 100 laps of his garden and set his target at £1,000, but ended up capturing the hearts of the nation - prompting a stream of donations in a whirlwind few weeks. "I have renewed objective and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can't keep walking forever". The money is being donated to NHS Charities Together - a collective representing, supporting and championing the work of the NHS' official charities. (more...)
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- May 03, 2020
Captain Tom made it his mission to walk 100 laps of his garden and set his target at £1,000, but ended up capturing the hearts of the nation - prompting a stream of donations in a whirlwind few weeks. "I have renewed objective and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can't keep walking forever". The money is being donated to NHS Charities Together - a collective representing, supporting and championing the work of the NHS' official charities. (more...)
Canada Bans Assault Style Firearms
- May 03, 2020
Trudeau acknowledged this, but said that "you don't need an AR-15 to bring down a deer". New rules would make it illegal to sell, transport, import or use 1,500 varieties of assault weapons. He said his government has approved a decree banning the sale, purchase, use, transport and import of 1,500 models of military-grade assault weapons and their variants. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Trudeau acknowledged this, but said that "you don't need an AR-15 to bring down a deer". New rules would make it illegal to sell, transport, import or use 1,500 varieties of assault weapons. He said his government has approved a decree banning the sale, purchase, use, transport and import of 1,500 models of military-grade assault weapons and their variants. (more...)
North, South Korea Exchange Fire in DMZ; No Casualties Reported
- May 03, 2020
The exchange of gunshots on Sunday was the latest confrontation between the rival Koreas that technically remain still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty. It was his first public appearance in 20 days, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered global rumours that he may be seriously ill. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
The exchange of gunshots on Sunday was the latest confrontation between the rival Koreas that technically remain still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty. It was his first public appearance in 20 days, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered global rumours that he may be seriously ill. (more...)
Alberta premier says the federal firearms ban singles out law-abiding Canadians
- May 03, 2020
While Trudeau previously revealed that firearms legislation couldn't be introduced in parliament right now due to the ongoing pandemic, this new law is different. The federal government has announced tough new rules against assault weapons, but Premier Jason Kenney isn't happy with them. "We will use these errors against them in the coming months, but do not become complacent", said executive director Tony Bernardo in a statement on Friday. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
While Trudeau previously revealed that firearms legislation couldn't be introduced in parliament right now due to the ongoing pandemic, this new law is different. The federal government has announced tough new rules against assault weapons, but Premier Jason Kenney isn't happy with them. "We will use these errors against them in the coming months, but do not become complacent", said executive director Tony Bernardo in a statement on Friday. (more...)
Pompeo says there's "enormous evidence" coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab
- May 03, 2020
But US President Donald Trump has fuelled speculation and rumours - generally rejected by experts - that the virus may have emerged in a top-secret Chinese lab. We took a lot of grief for that from the outset. (There was one Chinese official who suggested the coronavirus came from the USA but no one believed that lie.) The Trump administration took no "grief" for saying the virus came from China - they took tremendous grief for insisting on calling it the "Chinese virus", and the "Chinese ... (more...)
- May 03, 2020
But US President Donald Trump has fuelled speculation and rumours - generally rejected by experts - that the virus may have emerged in a top-secret Chinese lab. We took a lot of grief for that from the outset. (There was one Chinese official who suggested the coronavirus came from the USA but no one believed that lie.) The Trump administration took no "grief" for saying the virus came from China - they took tremendous grief for insisting on calling it the "Chinese virus", and the "Chinese ... (more...)
Iran forces accused of drowning Afghans amid pandemic
- May 03, 2020
Iran has denied the allegations. "Various sources, including officials from the Taibad Border Regiment, have denied the allegations, saying they have not arrested any Afghan nationals in the area", the consulate said. Referring to "insecurity, unemployment and growing poverty" as the main reasons for Afghans entering Iran illegally, Afghan media have strongly criticized "Iranian border guards who mistreat Afghans repeatedly". (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Iran has denied the allegations. "Various sources, including officials from the Taibad Border Regiment, have denied the allegations, saying they have not arrested any Afghan nationals in the area", the consulate said. Referring to "insecurity, unemployment and growing poverty" as the main reasons for Afghans entering Iran illegally, Afghan media have strongly criticized "Iranian border guards who mistreat Afghans repeatedly". (more...)
Judge denies Lori Vallow Daybell's bond reduction request
- May 03, 2020
Before stating her decision, Judge Mallard held out a pocket constitution and stressed how important she takes allegations of anyone's constitutional rights be denied, but that she found no evidence supporting Mean's claims. While the bond hearing will proceed, Mark Means, Daybell's attorney, has asked for her preliminary hearing to be continued. Mark Means is also representing Lori's husband Chad Daybell . (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Before stating her decision, Judge Mallard held out a pocket constitution and stressed how important she takes allegations of anyone's constitutional rights be denied, but that she found no evidence supporting Mean's claims. While the bond hearing will proceed, Mark Means, Daybell's attorney, has asked for her preliminary hearing to be continued. Mark Means is also representing Lori's husband Chad Daybell . (more...)
U.S. provocation condemned after warship enters Chinese waters
- May 03, 2020
Last week, China sought to further advance its territorial claims when it announced that the Paracel and the nearby Spratly Islands, Macclesfield Bank and their surrounding waters would be administered under two new districts of Sansha city, which China created on nearby Woody Island in 2012. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Last week, China sought to further advance its territorial claims when it announced that the Paracel and the nearby Spratly Islands, Macclesfield Bank and their surrounding waters would be administered under two new districts of Sansha city, which China created on nearby Woody Island in 2012. (more...)
17 inmates die in Venezuela prison riot
- May 03, 2020
Los Llanos penitentiary in Portuguesa state, where the latest riot was, was built for around 750 inmates but now has at least 2,500, according to the Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons. "They don't transfer the food" brought by families to the inmates, Yessica Jimenez, who knows someone inside the prison, told AFP . She added that 46 bodies had been identified so far, a figure also cited by UNOHCR. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Los Llanos penitentiary in Portuguesa state, where the latest riot was, was built for around 750 inmates but now has at least 2,500, according to the Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons. "They don't transfer the food" brought by families to the inmates, Yessica Jimenez, who knows someone inside the prison, told AFP . She added that 46 bodies had been identified so far, a figure also cited by UNOHCR. (more...)
Canada Banning All Military Grade Assault Weapons
- May 03, 2020
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer said that the province will explore all possible responses using the legislative means at Alberta's disposal. Additionally, Canada will draft legislation to ensure fair compensation. He said making such guns illegal in Canada will make it harder for criminals to obtain them. (more...)
- May 03, 2020
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer said that the province will explore all possible responses using the legislative means at Alberta's disposal. Additionally, Canada will draft legislation to ensure fair compensation. He said making such guns illegal in Canada will make it harder for criminals to obtain them. (more...)
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