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Trump defends firing watchdog investigating Pompeo for arms deal and staff misuse
- May 20, 2020
In defence of Pompeo, Brian Bulatao, the State Department's undersecretary for management, also denied such allegations. US bipartisan lawmakers on Monday urged President Donald Trump to provide a more detailed explanation for his decision to fire the State Department's Inspector General (IG) Steve Linick . (more...)
- May 20, 2020
In defence of Pompeo, Brian Bulatao, the State Department's undersecretary for management, also denied such allegations. US bipartisan lawmakers on Monday urged President Donald Trump to provide a more detailed explanation for his decision to fire the State Department's Inspector General (IG) Steve Linick . (more...)
What is hydroxychloroquine and why is Donald Trump taking it?
- May 20, 2020
This, he says, is to protect him from contracting it after multiple people close to him- including Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary- were confirmed to have tested positive for the respiratory disease. "She used the medically-correct term for his condition, and she is RIGHT that obesity creates extra risk for drugs that may affect the heart", wrote one user. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
This, he says, is to protect him from contracting it after multiple people close to him- including Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary- were confirmed to have tested positive for the respiratory disease. "She used the medically-correct term for his condition, and she is RIGHT that obesity creates extra risk for drugs that may affect the heart", wrote one user. (more...)
Trump fights Fauci Fatigue in reopening schools debate: Darcy cartoon
- May 19, 2020
Fauci told the senators there would have to be a "step-by-step" assessment of whether the dynamics of the outbreak would be right for schools to reopen in the autumn. "You know it's a massive job to give this vaccine", Trump said in an interview broadcast on Thursday on Fox Business Network. "I give advice according to the best scientific evidence", Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a Senate hearing about the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Fauci told the senators there would have to be a "step-by-step" assessment of whether the dynamics of the outbreak would be right for schools to reopen in the autumn. "You know it's a massive job to give this vaccine", Trump said in an interview broadcast on Thursday on Fox Business Network. "I give advice according to the best scientific evidence", Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a Senate hearing about the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
Ontario reports 391 new cases of COVID-19, 33 more deaths
- May 19, 2020
More than 544,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted across the province to date. The number of new cases of COVID-19 has been on the decline since a record 640 were confirmed on April 25, though Ontario's top public heal official Dr. The total number of recoveries in Ontario has also increased to 16,641. The company laid off half its workers in March but rehired 16,500 people under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program, which was set to expire June 6 but will now be extended. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
More than 544,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted across the province to date. The number of new cases of COVID-19 has been on the decline since a record 640 were confirmed on April 25, though Ontario's top public heal official Dr. The total number of recoveries in Ontario has also increased to 16,641. The company laid off half its workers in March but rehired 16,500 people under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program, which was set to expire June 6 but will now be extended. (more...)
Barack Obama Was Grossly Incompetent: Donald Trump After Coronavirus Criticism
- May 19, 2020
Earlier this month, however, Obama was reported by multiple outlets as saying in a private call to supporters that the Trump administration's pandemic response has been "an absolute chaotic disaster". "I've chose to stay out of it", Trump said . "People should be going to jail for this stuff", Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network, adding that "many people" were involved. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Earlier this month, however, Obama was reported by multiple outlets as saying in a private call to supporters that the Trump administration's pandemic response has been "an absolute chaotic disaster". "I've chose to stay out of it", Trump said . "People should be going to jail for this stuff", Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network, adding that "many people" were involved. (more...)
China backs 'comprehensive review' of pandemic
- May 19, 2020
With the world racing to find a drug to stop the pandemic, Xi pledged Monday to make any potential vaccine developed by China a "global public good" once it was put into use. He hailed the regime's "commitment to transparency" and saying the speed with which it detected the virus was "beyond words". US President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently freeze funding to the World Health Organization unless "substantive improvements" are made within the next 30 days. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
With the world racing to find a drug to stop the pandemic, Xi pledged Monday to make any potential vaccine developed by China a "global public good" once it was put into use. He hailed the regime's "commitment to transparency" and saying the speed with which it detected the virus was "beyond words". US President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently freeze funding to the World Health Organization unless "substantive improvements" are made within the next 30 days. (more...)
Trump asks World Health Organization to make substantive improvements, warns of permanent funds free
- May 19, 2020
The assembled leaders are expected to discuss a resolution being presented by the European Union that calls for an independent evaluation of the WHO's performance under its director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus . US President Donald Trump on Thursday (30 April) threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
The assembled leaders are expected to discuss a resolution being presented by the European Union that calls for an independent evaluation of the WHO's performance under its director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus . US President Donald Trump on Thursday (30 April) threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. (more...)
Priest uses water gun to bless parishioners during socially distanced service
- May 19, 2020
The photos were taken on Easter, but Pelc has since inspired a Reddit Photoshop battle . One shows the 70-year-old priest amid the fires of hell directing the squirt gun at devil-like figures. "It was big in Ukraine, and the Germans are amusing, that led to a whole sub discussion about the types of water pistols. At noon, the Saturday before Easter, I went out there and there was a line of cars waiting", he said. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
The photos were taken on Easter, but Pelc has since inspired a Reddit Photoshop battle . One shows the 70-year-old priest amid the fires of hell directing the squirt gun at devil-like figures. "It was big in Ukraine, and the Germans are amusing, that led to a whole sub discussion about the types of water pistols. At noon, the Saturday before Easter, I went out there and there was a line of cars waiting", he said. (more...)
Los Angeles firefighters recovering after explosion
- May 19, 2020
The department said on Twitter that about 10 firefighters were down after the explosion. While the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, LAFD spokesman Nicholas Prange said they found butane cans and carbon dioxide inside the warehouse. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
The department said on Twitter that about 10 firefighters were down after the explosion. While the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, LAFD spokesman Nicholas Prange said they found butane cans and carbon dioxide inside the warehouse. (more...)
Donald Trump threatens to cut off World Health Organization funding permanently
- May 19, 2020
As soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is available in China, Beijing will make it globally available, thus "ensuring vaccine accessibility and affordability in developing countries", according to Chinese President Xi Jinping in remarks made at the opening of the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
As soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is available in China, Beijing will make it globally available, thus "ensuring vaccine accessibility and affordability in developing countries", according to Chinese President Xi Jinping in remarks made at the opening of the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly. (more...)
Trump threatens permanent freeze of WHO funding, to weigh US membership
- May 19, 2020
Trump said that is one of many plans now being considered. World Health Organization officials denied the claims and China has insisted it was transparent and open. The head of the White house announced on his page on the microblogging network Twitter. The Trump administration will "agree to pay up to what China pays in assessed contributions" to the health agency, according to the Fox News . (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Trump said that is one of many plans now being considered. World Health Organization officials denied the claims and China has insisted it was transparent and open. The head of the White house announced on his page on the microblogging network Twitter. The Trump administration will "agree to pay up to what China pays in assessed contributions" to the health agency, according to the Fox News . (more...)
Lockdown 4.0: States freed to fix zones
- May 19, 2020
Amazon , baby products retailer Firstcry and beauty portal Nykaa were among those which began full-fledged operations on Monday, following the Centre's directives aimed at unshackling the economy in the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Amazon , baby products retailer Firstcry and beauty portal Nykaa were among those which began full-fledged operations on Monday, following the Centre's directives aimed at unshackling the economy in the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19. (more...)
Trump threatens to permanently freeze funding in scathing letter to WHO
- May 19, 2020
Watch the full video for more. Coronavirus inaction: could leaders have blood on their hands? We welcome the proposed resolution before this Assembly, which calls for a step-wise process of impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Watch the full video for more. Coronavirus inaction: could leaders have blood on their hands? We welcome the proposed resolution before this Assembly, which calls for a step-wise process of impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation. (more...)
Coronavirus: 70 new cases recorded in schools after reopening
- May 19, 2020
Jean-Michel Blanquer, the French education minister, acknowledged that the return has put some children in danger of new contamination , as a debate rages in Britain - and worldwide - over the risks of sending children back to school. France is pushing ahead with moves to reopen public schools despite widespread concern from parents that their children can not be adequately protected. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Jean-Michel Blanquer, the French education minister, acknowledged that the return has put some children in danger of new contamination , as a debate rages in Britain - and worldwide - over the risks of sending children back to school. France is pushing ahead with moves to reopen public schools despite widespread concern from parents that their children can not be adequately protected. (more...)
Trump attacks World Health Organization as 'puppet of China'
- May 19, 2020
I can say that China is buying a lot of our products, but the trade agreement - it was not even ink dry yet that it (corona virus) came from China. "They're China-centric to put it nicer, but they're a puppet of China", Trump told reporters in Washington. (more...)
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- May 19, 2020
I can say that China is buying a lot of our products, but the trade agreement - it was not even ink dry yet that it (corona virus) came from China. "They're China-centric to put it nicer, but they're a puppet of China", Trump told reporters in Washington. (more...)
China faces second Covid-19 wave: Medical official confirms information
- May 19, 2020
The stronger home prices are in line with recovery signs for real estate developers, who in April saw quickened investment and a narrower decline in sales. The province so far has reported 68,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases in total, including 50,339 in Wuhan , according to the officials figures. Wuhan authorities ordered to hold mass testing for Covid-19 for all 11 million citizens as the new outbreak was determined in the beginning of May. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
The stronger home prices are in line with recovery signs for real estate developers, who in April saw quickened investment and a narrower decline in sales. The province so far has reported 68,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases in total, including 50,339 in Wuhan , according to the officials figures. Wuhan authorities ordered to hold mass testing for Covid-19 for all 11 million citizens as the new outbreak was determined in the beginning of May. (more...)
U.S. official says watchdog firing may be tied to Saudi arms deal
- May 19, 2020
Grassley also expressed concern at another unanswered letter about the reason for removing the previous inspector general Michael Atkinson, which Congress requested more information on since April 8. But on Sunday, in apparent defiance, Pompeo posted a photo on his personal Twitter account of himself and a new puppy that he and his wife, Susan, have adopted. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
Grassley also expressed concern at another unanswered letter about the reason for removing the previous inspector general Michael Atkinson, which Congress requested more information on since April 8. But on Sunday, in apparent defiance, Pompeo posted a photo on his personal Twitter account of himself and a new puppy that he and his wife, Susan, have adopted. (more...)
Navarro: CDC ‘Really Let the Country Down’ on Coronavirus Testing Early On
- May 19, 2020
White House adviser Peter Navarro on Sunday said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "really let the country down" in regard to COVID-19 testing, which the USA has struggled with since the outset of the pandemic reaching United States soil. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
White House adviser Peter Navarro on Sunday said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "really let the country down" in regard to COVID-19 testing, which the USA has struggled with since the outset of the pandemic reaching United States soil. (more...)
Trump claims ex-president was grossly incompetent, East Asia News & Top Stories
- May 19, 2020
But Barr signalled Monday that he would not be swayed by political pressure to investigate the president's opponents, and did not believe that a criminal investigation into the early days of the Russian Federation probe being conducted by U.S. (more...)
- May 19, 2020
But Barr signalled Monday that he would not be swayed by political pressure to investigate the president's opponents, and did not believe that a criminal investigation into the early days of the Russian Federation probe being conducted by U.S. (more...)
Italy Reopens Shops, Bars, and Restaurants Amid Pandemic
- May 18, 2020
Tourism normally accounts for 13 per cent of Italian GDP, but the country has been under emergency measures for longer than anywhere else in Europe. Shops in Italy have been told they can reopen today and people will be allowed to move freely within individual regions. (more...)
- May 18, 2020
Tourism normally accounts for 13 per cent of Italian GDP, but the country has been under emergency measures for longer than anywhere else in Europe. Shops in Italy have been told they can reopen today and people will be allowed to move freely within individual regions. (more...)
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