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China says wants 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
- May 31, 2020
Experts claim that China may actually be exploiting the pandemic to advance its interests in the whole world including strengthening its core claims on Taiwan and Hong Kong, since, in the present times the U.S. "Thank you for persistence for freedom and democracy", Tsai said. Last month, a man threw red paint at Lam , just days before the reopening of his "Causeway Bay Books" in central Taipei. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Experts claim that China may actually be exploiting the pandemic to advance its interests in the whole world including strengthening its core claims on Taiwan and Hong Kong, since, in the present times the U.S. "Thank you for persistence for freedom and democracy", Tsai said. Last month, a man threw red paint at Lam , just days before the reopening of his "Causeway Bay Books" in central Taipei. (more...)
Asia Today: 27 new cases in South Korea, 2 in China
- May 31, 2020
Of the 265 deaths reported since Friday morning, 116 were in Maharashtra, 82 in Delhi, 20 in Gujarat, 13 in Madhya Pradesh, nine in Tamil Nadu, seven in West Bengal, four each in Telangana and Rajasthan, two in Punjab and one each in Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Of the 265 deaths reported since Friday morning, 116 were in Maharashtra, 82 in Delhi, 20 in Gujarat, 13 in Madhya Pradesh, nine in Tamil Nadu, seven in West Bengal, four each in Telangana and Rajasthan, two in Punjab and one each in Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. (more...)
United States Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000
- May 31, 2020
The additional stresses on the population, the medical system, and the economy caused by the pandemic are likely also contributing to higher than expected deaths from non-COVID-19 causes. The Johns Hopkins experts cite Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics showing that as of this month, close to 5,000 meat and poultry processing plant workers in 19 states have contracted COVID-19 and 20 have died. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The additional stresses on the population, the medical system, and the economy caused by the pandemic are likely also contributing to higher than expected deaths from non-COVID-19 causes. The Johns Hopkins experts cite Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics showing that as of this month, close to 5,000 meat and poultry processing plant workers in 19 states have contracted COVID-19 and 20 have died. (more...)
George Floyd protests spread nationwide
- May 31, 2020
Shea alleged that a protestor had been arrested and could be facing murder charges for throwing a molotov cocktail (a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid) into a police vehicle. "Our country has a sickness", said Brianna Petrisko, among those demonstrating earlier in the day in lower Manhattan. In Brooklyn, thousands of protesters took to the Prospect Heights arena. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Shea alleged that a protestor had been arrested and could be facing murder charges for throwing a molotov cocktail (a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid) into a police vehicle. "Our country has a sickness", said Brianna Petrisko, among those demonstrating earlier in the day in lower Manhattan. In Brooklyn, thousands of protesters took to the Prospect Heights arena. (more...)
Authorities: Killing of Oakland security officer an 'act of domestic terrorism'
- May 31, 2020
The shooting is under investigation and it's unclear if it was related to the protests, an Oakland police spokeswoman told tv station KPIX 5 . At approximately 9:45pm on Friday, May 29, 2020, a vehicle approached the building. Federal Protective Services is a division of DHS tasked with defending the federal government's "critical infrastructure, services, and the people who provide or receive them". (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The shooting is under investigation and it's unclear if it was related to the protests, an Oakland police spokeswoman told tv station KPIX 5 . At approximately 9:45pm on Friday, May 29, 2020, a vehicle approached the building. Federal Protective Services is a division of DHS tasked with defending the federal government's "critical infrastructure, services, and the people who provide or receive them". (more...)
Donald Trump breaks USA ties with World Health Organization over coronavirus pandemic
- May 31, 2020
In his today's briefing, he also attacked China on several issues like origin of the coronavirus, recent development in Hong Kong , border disputes in the South China Sea and human rights abuses. It's not clear what specific reforms the USA has requested, because those discussions have not been made public. Not surprisingly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had underlined that "no matter what happens, Hong Kong is a part of China" and warned that "any attempt to mess up Hong Kong, or even ... (more...)
- May 31, 2020
In his today's briefing, he also attacked China on several issues like origin of the coronavirus, recent development in Hong Kong , border disputes in the South China Sea and human rights abuses. It's not clear what specific reforms the USA has requested, because those discussions have not been made public. Not surprisingly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had underlined that "no matter what happens, Hong Kong is a part of China" and warned that "any attempt to mess up Hong Kong, or even ... (more...)
Two Federal Protective Service officers shot, one killed in Oakland protests
- May 31, 2020
Dellums Federal Building when a vehicle approached the building and opened fire at the security officers. The shooting is under investigation and it's unclear if it was related to the protests, an Oakland police spokeswoman told tv station KPIX 5 . (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Dellums Federal Building when a vehicle approached the building and opened fire at the security officers. The shooting is under investigation and it's unclear if it was related to the protests, an Oakland police spokeswoman told tv station KPIX 5 . (more...)
Merkel a 'no' for Trump's in-person G7 summit
- May 31, 2020
It added that the chancellor would continue to monitor the coronavirus situation in case things change. The G7 - or Group of Seven - leaders were scheduled to meet by videoconference in June in response to Covid-19. Speaking to reporters on board the presidential plane Air Force One, Mr Trump said that he was delaying the summit - which was scheduled to take place later in June - until September. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
It added that the chancellor would continue to monitor the coronavirus situation in case things change. The G7 - or Group of Seven - leaders were scheduled to meet by videoconference in June in response to Covid-19. Speaking to reporters on board the presidential plane Air Force One, Mr Trump said that he was delaying the summit - which was scheduled to take place later in June - until September. (more...)
Edmonton police condemn killing of George Floyd: ‘Unacceptable’
- May 31, 2020
Thinking the plainclothes officers were robbers, Walker said he discharged his gun, injuring one of the officers. They faced a range of charges, including burglary, battery on a police officer, attempted murder, probation violation and failure to disperse. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Thinking the plainclothes officers were robbers, Walker said he discharged his gun, injuring one of the officers. They faced a range of charges, including burglary, battery on a police officer, attempted murder, probation violation and failure to disperse. (more...)
Four steps ahead of coronavirus: Kejriwal as Delhi cases spike
- May 31, 2020
Addressing the media via press conference, the Delhi Chief Minister also hinted at relaxing curbs after May 31, saying that the state "cannot be lockdown forever". He informed that last week the city had 4,500 beds for covid treatment. "In the past week, we made arrangements for 2,100 more beds". He also said that the government was launching a mobile application that will help citizens track the number of beds in the city. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Addressing the media via press conference, the Delhi Chief Minister also hinted at relaxing curbs after May 31, saying that the state "cannot be lockdown forever". He informed that last week the city had 4,500 beds for covid treatment. "In the past week, we made arrangements for 2,100 more beds". He also said that the government was launching a mobile application that will help citizens track the number of beds in the city. (more...)
PA Republican House member tests COVID-19 positive
- May 31, 2020
A Pennsylvania Democratic state lawmaker accused Republican colleagues of keeping Democrats in the dark about one GOP representative's positive COVID-19 diagnosis in a 12-minute video shared to social media. Confirmed by my doc: No reason for testing, even if I could get tested without symptoms. House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody said in a statement that while he was pleased Lewis was recovering, but the lack of communication from House Republicans was galling and put lawmakers ... (more...)
- May 31, 2020
A Pennsylvania Democratic state lawmaker accused Republican colleagues of keeping Democrats in the dark about one GOP representative's positive COVID-19 diagnosis in a 12-minute video shared to social media. Confirmed by my doc: No reason for testing, even if I could get tested without symptoms. House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody said in a statement that while he was pleased Lewis was recovering, but the lack of communication from House Republicans was galling and put lawmakers ... (more...)
Monkeys steal Covid-19 test samples from health worker in India
- May 31, 2020
Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with blood samples from coronavirus checks, prompting fears they may have unfold the virus in the native space. In April, there were reports of more than a dozen monkeys dying in Uttar Pradesh of a " mysterious disease ", which some said could have been pneumonia caused by the coronavirus . (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with blood samples from coronavirus checks, prompting fears they may have unfold the virus in the native space. In April, there were reports of more than a dozen monkeys dying in Uttar Pradesh of a " mysterious disease ", which some said could have been pneumonia caused by the coronavirus . (more...)
Reporters fired upon by police as tension grows over George Floyd protests
- May 31, 2020
In the video , Rust is heard screaming, " I'm getting shot! ". Shortly before 10 p.m., a reporter and photojournalist for Louisville-based station WAVE-TV appeared to be intentionally targeted by police with rubber bullets during the protest. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
In the video , Rust is heard screaming, " I'm getting shot! ". Shortly before 10 p.m., a reporter and photojournalist for Louisville-based station WAVE-TV appeared to be intentionally targeted by police with rubber bullets during the protest. (more...)
Most states want lockdown to be extended, say home ministry sources
- May 31, 2020
The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday. According to reports, Shah is said to have told the PM that he deduced from his talks with the CMs that many were in favour of extending the lockdown, but were looking at further relaxations on various economic activities. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday. According to reports, Shah is said to have told the PM that he deduced from his talks with the CMs that many were in favour of extending the lockdown, but were looking at further relaxations on various economic activities. (more...)
U.S. Ends Sanctions Waivers On Iran's Civilian Nuclear Program
- May 31, 2020
It also allowed Iran to benefit from sanctions relief in exchange for curbing uranium enrichment with its threat perceptions being allayed. Russian senator Vladimir Dzhabarov recently criticized the decision of the Trump administration to end American sanction waivers for Iranian nuclear sites as a provocation for Tehran to create a nuclear bomb. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
It also allowed Iran to benefit from sanctions relief in exchange for curbing uranium enrichment with its threat perceptions being allayed. Russian senator Vladimir Dzhabarov recently criticized the decision of the Trump administration to end American sanction waivers for Iranian nuclear sites as a provocation for Tehran to create a nuclear bomb. (more...)
United States warships again challenge China's claim to the South China Sea
- May 30, 2020
According to the Chinese, USS Mustin was monitored, identified, warned and expelled . Washington D.C. [US], May 29 (ANI): Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
According to the Chinese, USS Mustin was monitored, identified, warned and expelled . Washington D.C. [US], May 29 (ANI): Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN. (more...)
Minneapolis Mayor, Jacob Frey, responds to President's tweets
- May 30, 2020
Soldiers from Ft. Bragg in North Carolina and Ft. Carson in Colorado and Ft. The measure was last used amid riots in Los Angeles prompted by the Rodney King trial in 1992, where thousands of US Army soldiers and Marines were deployed. The police precinct closest to where Floyd was captured on video was set on fire late Thursday night. One of the officers involved in the incident had held a knee to the neck of Floyd, who was saying " I can't breathe " multiple times but was ignored by police. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Soldiers from Ft. Bragg in North Carolina and Ft. Carson in Colorado and Ft. The measure was last used amid riots in Los Angeles prompted by the Rodney King trial in 1992, where thousands of US Army soldiers and Marines were deployed. The police precinct closest to where Floyd was captured on video was set on fire late Thursday night. One of the officers involved in the incident had held a knee to the neck of Floyd, who was saying " I can't breathe " multiple times but was ignored by police. (more...)
White House reportedly on lockdown as protests erupt outside
- May 30, 2020
Trump claimed on Friday that he was unaware of the origins of the expression although it was same one used by white segregationists in the 60s. There are also chants of "I can't breathe ", the words Mr Floyd said as a police officer kneeled on his neck before he died. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Trump claimed on Friday that he was unaware of the origins of the expression although it was same one used by white segregationists in the 60s. There are also chants of "I can't breathe ", the words Mr Floyd said as a police officer kneeled on his neck before he died. (more...)
Officer fires pepper balls at reporter during Louisville protest
- May 30, 2020
Louisville protesters want action taken against three LMPD officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor , a black woman, in March. One person was in critical condition, Louisville Metro Police said on Friday. But what we have seen, especially last night, and what our intelligence says is going to happen tonight, are outside groups moving in trying to create violence to harm everybody who is on those streets. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Louisville protesters want action taken against three LMPD officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor , a black woman, in March. One person was in critical condition, Louisville Metro Police said on Friday. But what we have seen, especially last night, and what our intelligence says is going to happen tonight, are outside groups moving in trying to create violence to harm everybody who is on those streets. (more...)
Tripoli government says 30 migrants slain in revenge attack
- May 30, 2020
Hadfield said the fighter aircraft will likely provide close air support and offensive strikes for the Wagner Group, a Russia-based state-sponsored company that employs mercenaries to fight alongside the eastern forces of Hifter. 'We are waiting for the details, ' he said . AFRICOM said that MiG-29s and Su-24s bearing Russian Federation Air Force markings departed Russia "over multiple days in May". (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Hadfield said the fighter aircraft will likely provide close air support and offensive strikes for the Wagner Group, a Russia-based state-sponsored company that employs mercenaries to fight alongside the eastern forces of Hifter. 'We are waiting for the details, ' he said . AFRICOM said that MiG-29s and Su-24s bearing Russian Federation Air Force markings departed Russia "over multiple days in May". (more...)
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