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Bhubaneswar Airport fully ready to resume flight services: Director
- May 21, 2020
While they will be required to wear masks while entering the airport, airlines too will be providing a safety kit, which will include face shields, masks and hand sanitisers. In anticipation of the proposed restarting of domestic flights , Airports Authority of India (AAI), which manages several airports around the country had tweeted guidelines whichhave to be adhered to by all passengers. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
While they will be required to wear masks while entering the airport, airlines too will be providing a safety kit, which will include face shields, masks and hand sanitisers. In anticipation of the proposed restarting of domestic flights , Airports Authority of India (AAI), which manages several airports around the country had tweeted guidelines whichhave to be adhered to by all passengers. (more...)
China says Panchen Lama leading 'normal life'
- May 21, 2020
The Panchen Lama is the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama. "But China's persecution of the Panchen Lama is not unusual". "The Chinese government should now follow up on today's statement by both allowing the Panchen Lama to speak for himself freely and without restrictions, and by allowing an worldwide and independent investigation to ascertain what happened to him after he disappeared over 25 years ago", ICT said. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
The Panchen Lama is the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism after the Dalai Lama. "But China's persecution of the Panchen Lama is not unusual". "The Chinese government should now follow up on today's statement by both allowing the Panchen Lama to speak for himself freely and without restrictions, and by allowing an worldwide and independent investigation to ascertain what happened to him after he disappeared over 25 years ago", ICT said. (more...)
'Armed Terrorist' Shoots Up Shopping Center in Glendale
- May 21, 2020
There were no immediate reports of any deaths from the shooting. Ngalula said that one suspect was taken safely into custody, though she did not have identifying information on either the suspect or the victims. "Not sure how many others". Authorities said they are aware of reports of disturbing social media videos from the alleged shooter and ask the public to submit them for evidence. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
There were no immediate reports of any deaths from the shooting. Ngalula said that one suspect was taken safely into custody, though she did not have identifying information on either the suspect or the victims. "Not sure how many others". Authorities said they are aware of reports of disturbing social media videos from the alleged shooter and ask the public to submit them for evidence. (more...)
Trump threatens funding for Michigan, Nevada over absentee, mail-in voting plans
- May 21, 2020
Trump himself requested a mail ballot for Florida's GOP primary last month and he has voted via absentee ballot in other elections . In-person voting is extremely limited; voters who can vote by mail are strongly encouraged to do so in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Trump himself requested a mail ballot for Florida's GOP primary last month and he has voted via absentee ballot in other elections . In-person voting is extremely limited; voters who can vote by mail are strongly encouraged to do so in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. (more...)
The Reveal About Jane Roe’s Anti-Choice "Conversion" Is Infuriating
- May 21, 2020
The documentary, AKA Jane Roe , airs this Friday on the USA channel FX. But it was all a lie, McCorvey says in a documentary filmed in the months before her death in 2017 , claiming she only did it because she was paid by antiabortion groups including Operation Rescue. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
The documentary, AKA Jane Roe , airs this Friday on the USA channel FX. But it was all a lie, McCorvey says in a documentary filmed in the months before her death in 2017 , claiming she only did it because she was paid by antiabortion groups including Operation Rescue. (more...)
Brazil's coronavirus deaths reach daily record as crisis deepens
- May 21, 2020
The latest death toll is the first time that more than 1,000 deaths have been added in a day. Brazil has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force of the pandemic, while the World Health Organization agreed to investigate its response to the crisis. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
The latest death toll is the first time that more than 1,000 deaths have been added in a day. Brazil has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force of the pandemic, while the World Health Organization agreed to investigate its response to the crisis. (more...)
So You Wanna Be a Contact Tracer? | The Interface
- May 21, 2020
As his charts indicate, those secondary people are placed in quarantine for at least 14 days. The contact details were the " most important and useful thing for us", Bloomfield told Radio NZ on Wednesday morning. They have been working every day since the pandemic began to track COVID-19 spread, and Allan says they still have a long way to go. Screenshots from the iOS version of the NZ Covid Tracer app from the Ministry of Health. (more...)
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- May 21, 2020
As his charts indicate, those secondary people are placed in quarantine for at least 14 days. The contact details were the " most important and useful thing for us", Bloomfield told Radio NZ on Wednesday morning. They have been working every day since the pandemic began to track COVID-19 spread, and Allan says they still have a long way to go. Screenshots from the iOS version of the NZ Covid Tracer app from the Ministry of Health. (more...)
Senate Intelligence Committee approves Rep. Ratcliffe for intelligence role
- May 21, 2020
Rubio, who ran for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, also now serves as chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee, which has played a leading role in legislation aimed at helping American businesses recover from the pandemic. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Rubio, who ran for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, also now serves as chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee, which has played a leading role in legislation aimed at helping American businesses recover from the pandemic. (more...)
Serie A Restart Postponed Until June 14, Italian Football Federation Announces Postponement
- May 21, 2020
Italy, one of the worst affected nations in the world, was the first country in Europe to impose nationwide restrictions when coronavirus cases began to surface in northern regions in February. A cafe reopens as Italy eases some of the lockdown measures put in place during the CCP virus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Venice, Italy, on May 18, 2020. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Italy, one of the worst affected nations in the world, was the first country in Europe to impose nationwide restrictions when coronavirus cases began to surface in northern regions in February. A cafe reopens as Italy eases some of the lockdown measures put in place during the CCP virus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Venice, Italy, on May 18, 2020. (more...)
Supreme Court allows punitive damages award against Sudan for 1998 embassy bombings
- May 21, 2020
It has previously been decided in the U.S. judicial system that Kenyan family members are entitled to some of an additional $6 billion in compensatory damages to be paid by Sudan. But a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2017 said Congress had not been specific when authorizing retrospective lawsuits that punitive damages were allowed. (more...)
- May 21, 2020
It has previously been decided in the U.S. judicial system that Kenyan family members are entitled to some of an additional $6 billion in compensatory damages to be paid by Sudan. But a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2017 said Congress had not been specific when authorizing retrospective lawsuits that punitive damages were allowed. (more...)
World Health Organization assembly adopts resolution for review of coronavirus response
- May 21, 2020
Trump's letter comes just over a month after he announced his decision to temporarily halt us funding to WHO, a move Horton condemned at the time as an "appalling betrayal of global solidarity" that "every scientist, every health worker, every citizen must resist and rebel against". (more...)
- May 21, 2020
Trump's letter comes just over a month after he announced his decision to temporarily halt us funding to WHO, a move Horton condemned at the time as an "appalling betrayal of global solidarity" that "every scientist, every health worker, every citizen must resist and rebel against". (more...)
Pompeo Denies Retaliation in Firing of State Dept Watchdog
- May 20, 2020
Pompeo did acknowledge that he was aware of an investigation into his decision previous year to bypass congressional objections to approve a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Saudi Arabia because he had answered written questions about it posed by Linick's office, But Pompeo maintained he did not know the scope or scale of the investigation. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
Pompeo did acknowledge that he was aware of an investigation into his decision previous year to bypass congressional objections to approve a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Saudi Arabia because he had answered written questions about it posed by Linick's office, But Pompeo maintained he did not know the scope or scale of the investigation. (more...)
Millions take shelter as super Cyclone Amphan threatens India and Bangladesh
- May 20, 2020
The India Meteorological Department said that the Cyclone 'Amphan' lay centered over Northwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 155km south-southeast of Paradip, Odisha, 280 km south of Digha, West Bengal at 5:30 am on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
The India Meteorological Department said that the Cyclone 'Amphan' lay centered over Northwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 155km south-southeast of Paradip, Odisha, 280 km south of Digha, West Bengal at 5:30 am on Wednesday. (more...)
Africa's COVID-19 cases now 90,000
- May 20, 2020
According to the health department, the two-day-old baby was born prematurely and therefore had lung difficulties which required ventilation support immediately after birth. The government's Covid-19 modeling team on Tuesday presented forecasts showing a peak in active cases in early July under the pessimistic scenario, or a peak in early August under the optimistic scenario. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
According to the health department, the two-day-old baby was born prematurely and therefore had lung difficulties which required ventilation support immediately after birth. The government's Covid-19 modeling team on Tuesday presented forecasts showing a peak in active cases in early July under the pessimistic scenario, or a peak in early August under the optimistic scenario. (more...)
‘It’s all just insane.’ Pompeo criticizes leaks of fired IG’s investigations
- May 20, 2020
The secretary of state said he would not publicly provide a reason why he asked Trump to fire Linick, though Pompeo told the Washington Post this week that Linick was " undermining " the department. "The facts speak for themselves". Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that he should have sought State Department Inspector General Steve Linick's ouster "some time ago", in a short and combative press conference that comes amid a trail of reports about what Linick was investigating ... (more...)
- May 20, 2020
The secretary of state said he would not publicly provide a reason why he asked Trump to fire Linick, though Pompeo told the Washington Post this week that Linick was " undermining " the department. "The facts speak for themselves". Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that he should have sought State Department Inspector General Steve Linick's ouster "some time ago", in a short and combative press conference that comes amid a trail of reports about what Linick was investigating ... (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan imposes nationwide lockdown over Eid al-Fitr
- May 20, 2020
Due to the recent rise in cases, the country has made a decision to bring forward the start of its nightly curfew by four hours to 5pm, and halt most public transport from 24 May for six days during the Eid holiday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
Due to the recent rise in cases, the country has made a decision to bring forward the start of its nightly curfew by four hours to 5pm, and halt most public transport from 24 May for six days during the Eid holiday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
10K evacuated in Mich. following dam breaches
- May 20, 2020
Dow is headquartered in Midland and has a substantial manufacturing center there. News reports and comments made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have pointed to two Midland-area dam "failures" in recent hours, but only the Edenville Dam has actually failed . (more...)
- May 20, 2020
Dow is headquartered in Midland and has a substantial manufacturing center there. News reports and comments made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have pointed to two Midland-area dam "failures" in recent hours, but only the Edenville Dam has actually failed . (more...)
Global emissions plunge as working-from-home slashes transport emissions
- May 20, 2020
Early indications of the global impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic show a dramatic fall in global greenhouse gas emissions, and particularly in transport as the shift to working from home drive and the cut-back in worldwide travel delivered massive cuts in transport emissions. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
Early indications of the global impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic show a dramatic fall in global greenhouse gas emissions, and particularly in transport as the shift to working from home drive and the cut-back in worldwide travel delivered massive cuts in transport emissions. (more...)
Missouri execution would be first since pandemic began
- May 20, 2020
The execution would be the first in the US since March 5 and is scheduled despite concerns about the coronavirus that prompted other states to postpone lethal injections. It would be the first execution in the US since the COVID-19 outbreak . He was with her granddaughter and a neighbor on the evening of October 9, 1991, when they found her dead in her bedroom. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
The execution would be the first in the US since March 5 and is scheduled despite concerns about the coronavirus that prompted other states to postpone lethal injections. It would be the first execution in the US since the COVID-19 outbreak . He was with her granddaughter and a neighbor on the evening of October 9, 1991, when they found her dead in her bedroom. (more...)
Deadly attack in Toronto treated as 'incel' terrorism
- May 20, 2020
Incel, short for "involuntarily celibate", is an online subculture focused on members' perceived inability to find romantic or sexual partners. "[We] determined that this crime was in fact one in which the accused was inspired by the ideologically motivated violent extremist movement commonly known as incel - involuntary celibate", a Royal Canadian Mounted Police statement said. (more...)
- May 20, 2020
Incel, short for "involuntarily celibate", is an online subculture focused on members' perceived inability to find romantic or sexual partners. "[We] determined that this crime was in fact one in which the accused was inspired by the ideologically motivated violent extremist movement commonly known as incel - involuntary celibate", a Royal Canadian Mounted Police statement said. (more...)
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