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Oops! Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers rarely spread it, World Health Organization now says
- June 09, 2020
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Monday that the situation in Europe is improving, but globally it is worsening . Some people, particularly young and otherwise healthy individuals, can be infected by the coronavirus but never develop symptoms - or develop only mild symptoms, the network said. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Monday that the situation in Europe is improving, but globally it is worsening . Some people, particularly young and otherwise healthy individuals, can be infected by the coronavirus but never develop symptoms - or develop only mild symptoms, the network said. (more...)
California ambush leaves 1 deputy dead, 2 officers hurt
- June 09, 2020
The second deputy, who has not been named, also was hit by Carrillo's auto as the man made a getaway Saturday afternoon. The FBI said Sunday that they are "actively working with" the Santa Cruz sheriff's department to see if there are any connections between Carrillo and the Oakland shooting. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The second deputy, who has not been named, also was hit by Carrillo's auto as the man made a getaway Saturday afternoon. The FBI said Sunday that they are "actively working with" the Santa Cruz sheriff's department to see if there are any connections between Carrillo and the Oakland shooting. (more...)
Surfer killed in great white shark attack off NSW coast
- June 09, 2020
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, police and emergency responders were notified that a man had been attacked on the beach. "He was rendered first aid for serious injuries to his left leg but died at the scene". In January, a diver was seemingly attacked by a great white shark off the southern coast of Western Australia , although his body wasn't recovered. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, police and emergency responders were notified that a man had been attacked on the beach. "He was rendered first aid for serious injuries to his left leg but died at the scene". In January, a diver was seemingly attacked by a great white shark off the southern coast of Western Australia , although his body wasn't recovered. (more...)
China, India to seek peaceful resolution of border impasse
- June 09, 2020
Congress and Rahul Gandhi have been asking questions as to what is happening at the boundary, to this Rajnath Singh said "as Defence Minister I will reply in Parliament ". In the talks on Saturday , the Indian side was led by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps and the Chinese were led by Maj Gen Liu Lin, Commander of the South Xinjiang military region. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Congress and Rahul Gandhi have been asking questions as to what is happening at the boundary, to this Rajnath Singh said "as Defence Minister I will reply in Parliament ". In the talks on Saturday , the Indian side was led by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps and the Chinese were led by Maj Gen Liu Lin, Commander of the South Xinjiang military region. (more...)
Police launch investigation into slave trader statue incident
- June 09, 2020
A campaign to remove the statue had gathered momentum in recent years, but had failed to persuade the authorities. "I just think people weren't listening to anything at all, and everyone is very fed up". Bristol, as an worldwide port, was at the centre of the slave trade and benefited hugely financially - not just shipbuilders and slavers, but also investors like Colston, who would buy a stake in the triangular slave voyage between England, West Africa and the Caribbean. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
A campaign to remove the statue had gathered momentum in recent years, but had failed to persuade the authorities. "I just think people weren't listening to anything at all, and everyone is very fed up". Bristol, as an worldwide port, was at the centre of the slave trade and benefited hugely financially - not just shipbuilders and slavers, but also investors like Colston, who would buy a stake in the triangular slave voyage between England, West Africa and the Caribbean. (more...)
Israel's protest against Netanyahu's annexation plan
- June 09, 2020
The de facto annexation of occupied Palestinian land has prompted the Palestinian Authority to threaten it will withdraw from all agreements with Israel. The Palestinians preemptively rejected the entire plan, and Jordan has warned that it would review relations with Israel if Netanyahu goes ahead with his pledge to unilaterally annex the 30 percent of the West Bank that the plan allocates to Israel. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The de facto annexation of occupied Palestinian land has prompted the Palestinian Authority to threaten it will withdraw from all agreements with Israel. The Palestinians preemptively rejected the entire plan, and Jordan has warned that it would review relations with Israel if Netanyahu goes ahead with his pledge to unilaterally annex the 30 percent of the West Bank that the plan allocates to Israel. (more...)
Houston, George Floyd's Hometown, Tries To Make Sense Of His Killing
- June 09, 2020
Biden did not attend the viewing, nor was he expected to attend Tuesday's funeral because he did not want his Secret Service detail to disrupt the services. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden plans to travel to Houston to meet Mr Floyd's family and will provide a video message for the funeral service. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Biden did not attend the viewing, nor was he expected to attend Tuesday's funeral because he did not want his Secret Service detail to disrupt the services. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden plans to travel to Houston to meet Mr Floyd's family and will provide a video message for the funeral service. (more...)
6 recoveries, 2 new cases
- June 09, 2020
The majority of B.C.'s COVID-19 cases have been found in the province's Lower Mainland. There remain 183 active cases of coronavirus in B.C., with 16 people in hospital, including four in critical or intensive care. A total of 2,309 people are now considered fully recovered, according to the province. "That is something we are doing province-wide, and each of the health authorities is working with each facility, and the guidance is under development, as we've said, so we do expect that ... (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The majority of B.C.'s COVID-19 cases have been found in the province's Lower Mainland. There remain 183 active cases of coronavirus in B.C., with 16 people in hospital, including four in critical or intensive care. A total of 2,309 people are now considered fully recovered, according to the province. "That is something we are doing province-wide, and each of the health authorities is working with each facility, and the guidance is under development, as we've said, so we do expect that ... (more...)
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump opposes
- June 09, 2020
Republicans are likely to stick with Trump, although McConnell was central to passage of a 2018 criminal justice sentencing overhaul the president signed into law, and some key GOP senators have similarly expressed interest in changes to policing practices and accountability. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Republicans are likely to stick with Trump, although McConnell was central to passage of a 2018 criminal justice sentencing overhaul the president signed into law, and some key GOP senators have similarly expressed interest in changes to policing practices and accountability. (more...)
'Which one is next?' - Lewis Hamilton on Edward Colston statue
- June 09, 2020
Following clashes on Saturday at another demonstration in central London that left 14 police officers injured, there were concerns that Sunday's demonstration might take a violent turn. "I can not pretend it was anything other than a personal affront to me to have it in the middle of Bristol, the city in which I grew up", he told BBC radio. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Following clashes on Saturday at another demonstration in central London that left 14 police officers injured, there were concerns that Sunday's demonstration might take a violent turn. "I can not pretend it was anything other than a personal affront to me to have it in the middle of Bristol, the city in which I grew up", he told BBC radio. (more...)
Trump readying to resume his signature rallies: campaign
- June 09, 2020
Trump rejected the results of the latest survey in a tweet Monday morning, writing: " CNN Polls are as Fake as their Reporting". "When these dominoes start to fall, they can fall a lot faster than people think", he said . "Many of us watched the use of active-duty military to clear peaceful protesters out of Lafayette Square, and it rang echoes of what the founders feared more than anything which was the use of armed active-duty military against citizens", retired Admiral James Stavridis ... (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Trump rejected the results of the latest survey in a tweet Monday morning, writing: " CNN Polls are as Fake as their Reporting". "When these dominoes start to fall, they can fall a lot faster than people think", he said . "Many of us watched the use of active-duty military to clear peaceful protesters out of Lafayette Square, and it rang echoes of what the founders feared more than anything which was the use of armed active-duty military against citizens", retired Admiral James Stavridis ... (more...)
New Zealand Beats COVID-19, Lifts Restrictions
- June 09, 2020
Ardern's masterclass in crisis management has won her praise at home and overseas. " A travel bubble that includes Fiji alongside Australia and New Zealand would do far more good than any aid or assistance", Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said . That means transmission must be stopped for an extended period after the last known case is cleared, and the country must quickly detect and isolate any new cases, including those imported from overseas. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Ardern's masterclass in crisis management has won her praise at home and overseas. " A travel bubble that includes Fiji alongside Australia and New Zealand would do far more good than any aid or assistance", Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said . That means transmission must be stopped for an extended period after the last known case is cleared, and the country must quickly detect and isolate any new cases, including those imported from overseas. (more...)
Bill de Blasio vows to defund to New York Police
- June 09, 2020
At its peak, the virus killed more than 500 people a day in New York City in early to mid-April, overwhelming healthcare facilities , funeral homes and whole communities. "Our work to keep people safe - at any cost - is being drowned out by calls to defund police departments and arrest officers based on a few seconds of video on social media", union head Paul DiGiacomo said in a statment. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
At its peak, the virus killed more than 500 people a day in New York City in early to mid-April, overwhelming healthcare facilities , funeral homes and whole communities. "Our work to keep people safe - at any cost - is being drowned out by calls to defund police departments and arrest officers based on a few seconds of video on social media", union head Paul DiGiacomo said in a statment. (more...)
New Mexico millionaire’s $1m treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains found
- June 09, 2020
Art dealer and former combat pilot Forrest Fenn, from New Mexico , wrote on his website that a man from "back East" finally found the infamous bounty. The treasure map and poem from Fenn's book. He intended the treasure hunt to spur exploration in nature and add some adventure after the Great Recession. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Art dealer and former combat pilot Forrest Fenn, from New Mexico , wrote on his website that a man from "back East" finally found the infamous bounty. The treasure map and poem from Fenn's book. He intended the treasure hunt to spur exploration in nature and add some adventure after the Great Recession. (more...)
George Floyd's Murder: Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin to appear in court Monday
- June 09, 2020
Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd . Chauvin's next appearance was set for June 29 at 1:30 p.m. "Black lives matter. The protests we've seen in recent days are an expression of rage and one of despair", House Democrat Steny Hoyer said . "What we are saying is we have a broken system that is not producing the outcomes we want". (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd . Chauvin's next appearance was set for June 29 at 1:30 p.m. "Black lives matter. The protests we've seen in recent days are an expression of rage and one of despair", House Democrat Steny Hoyer said . "What we are saying is we have a broken system that is not producing the outcomes we want". (more...)
'Do not travel to Australia': Chinese Government warns citizens of increased racism
- June 09, 2020
In a further worsening of bilateral ties, authorities in Beijing are urging Chinese tourists not to travel to Australia because of fears of racism over the coronavirus, citing "an alarming increase" in violence against Asian people. That came a week after China banned beef imports from Australia's four largest abattoirs over labeling issues . China is the number one market for Australian beef, accounting for about 30 percent of exports. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
In a further worsening of bilateral ties, authorities in Beijing are urging Chinese tourists not to travel to Australia because of fears of racism over the coronavirus, citing "an alarming increase" in violence against Asian people. That came a week after China banned beef imports from Australia's four largest abattoirs over labeling issues . China is the number one market for Australian beef, accounting for about 30 percent of exports. (more...)
Hong Kong Share Sale Bonanza on Track as JD Is Oversubscribed
- June 09, 2020
JD.com's Hong Kong IPO follows rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.in listing closer to its home market amid tensions between the USA and China. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said earlier that Japan is watching the situation in Hong Kong with "deep concern" following the passage by China of a new law for the Hong Kong which could endanger the city's special autonomy and freedoms. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
JD.com's Hong Kong IPO follows rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.in listing closer to its home market amid tensions between the USA and China. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said earlier that Japan is watching the situation in Hong Kong with "deep concern" following the passage by China of a new law for the Hong Kong which could endanger the city's special autonomy and freedoms. (more...)
Trump pushes back on CNN poll showing Biden with 14-point lead
- June 09, 2020
The CNN poll was conducted by research firm SSRS. "Ths bias seems to be an global strategy to suppress your vote". It showed that, among registered voters, Biden was drawing 55% support for Trump with 41%. Most strikingly, the poll indicated that 46 percent of voters believed the current state of the economy was "poor" and 59 percent of voters were more concerned with the actions of police following Floyd's death than they were with the "protests that have turned violent" - a concern for ... (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The CNN poll was conducted by research firm SSRS. "Ths bias seems to be an global strategy to suppress your vote". It showed that, among registered voters, Biden was drawing 55% support for Trump with 41%. Most strikingly, the poll indicated that 46 percent of voters believed the current state of the economy was "poor" and 59 percent of voters were more concerned with the actions of police following Floyd's death than they were with the "protests that have turned violent" - a concern for ... (more...)
Did Mitt Romney March with Demonstrators?
- June 08, 2020
Trump's insult to Romney came atop a retweet of a Washington Post reporter , who saw Romney marching in the streets of Washington D.C. on Sunday and noted he told her he was walking 'to make sure that people understand that Black Lives Matter '. (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Trump's insult to Romney came atop a retweet of a Washington Post reporter , who saw Romney marching in the streets of Washington D.C. on Sunday and noted he told her he was walking 'to make sure that people understand that Black Lives Matter '. (more...)
Minneapolis Council Vows To Dismantle Police Department After George Floyd's Death
- June 08, 2020
Although no specific plans have yet been announced for the new "community model" of policing in Minneapolis. the council have pledged to work with the community in drawing up something fresh and with consent according to the New York Times . (more...)
- June 08, 2020
Although no specific plans have yet been announced for the new "community model" of policing in Minneapolis. the council have pledged to work with the community in drawing up something fresh and with consent according to the New York Times . (more...)
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