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Trump sees backlash after announcing campaign rally in Tulsa on Juneteenth
- June 11, 2020
Trump said he'll start in Oklahoma on Friday next week, before heading to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina. Both went on to lose the presidency after one term. Andrews pointed to the history of racism in Tulsa and the significance of the rally's scheduled date. Mr Trump, she added, "has built a record of success for black Americans". (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Trump said he'll start in Oklahoma on Friday next week, before heading to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina. Both went on to lose the presidency after one term. Andrews pointed to the history of racism in Tulsa and the significance of the rally's scheduled date. Mr Trump, she added, "has built a record of success for black Americans". (more...)
Chinese fighters jets 'briefly enter Taiwan's airspace'
- June 11, 2020
The jets were given "verbal warnings" to leave and Taiwanese Air Force jets "drove away" the intruders, the ministry said. The island of Taiwan's defence authority said fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) approached the island on Tuesday, the day a United States military aircraft flew over the island that's bound to further raise cross-Straits tensions following a series of U.S. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
The jets were given "verbal warnings" to leave and Taiwanese Air Force jets "drove away" the intruders, the ministry said. The island of Taiwan's defence authority said fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) approached the island on Tuesday, the day a United States military aircraft flew over the island that's bound to further raise cross-Straits tensions following a series of U.S. (more...)
Trump targets ICC with sanctions after court opens war crimes investigation
- June 11, 2020
Earlier in June, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that Washington is "determined to prevent having Americans and our friends and allies in Israel and elsewhere hauled in by this corrupt ICC ", adding that the Trump administration would address the matter in the near future. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Earlier in June, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that Washington is "determined to prevent having Americans and our friends and allies in Israel and elsewhere hauled in by this corrupt ICC ", adding that the Trump administration would address the matter in the near future. (more...)
Russian bombers intercepted 8 miles from U.S. airspace
- June 11, 2020
The first formation intercepted included two Tu-95 Bear bombers, two Su-35 Flanker fighter jets and an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft, NORTHCOM said. General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, commander of NORAD, said Wednesday "intercepting multiple Russian aircraft demonstrates NORAD forces' readiness and capability to defend the homelands". (more...)
- June 11, 2020
The first formation intercepted included two Tu-95 Bear bombers, two Su-35 Flanker fighter jets and an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft, NORTHCOM said. General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, commander of NORAD, said Wednesday "intercepting multiple Russian aircraft demonstrates NORAD forces' readiness and capability to defend the homelands". (more...)
Sisi offers condolences over death of Burundi's president
- June 11, 2020
Nkurunziza , who ruled the country since 2005, was set to hand over power to his political ally Evariste Ndayishimiye in August. Nkurunziza's controversial and ultimately successful bid for a third term in 2015 plunged the country into crisis, AFP reported. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Nkurunziza , who ruled the country since 2005, was set to hand over power to his political ally Evariste Ndayishimiye in August. Nkurunziza's controversial and ultimately successful bid for a third term in 2015 plunged the country into crisis, AFP reported. (more...)
Community spread of Coronavirus in Delhi?
- June 11, 2020
By June 15, around 7000 beds will be occupied and by June 30, 15000 beds will be occupied, the minister said. By July 31, we will need a total of 150,000 beds. "There are around 50,000 cases in Mumbai and 30,000 in Delhi". Jain said the source of infection is "not known" in almost half of the fresh cases being reported. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
By June 15, around 7000 beds will be occupied and by June 30, 15000 beds will be occupied, the minister said. By July 31, we will need a total of 150,000 beds. "There are around 50,000 cases in Mumbai and 30,000 in Delhi". Jain said the source of infection is "not known" in almost half of the fresh cases being reported. (more...)
China tells students to consider whether to study in Australia or leave
- June 11, 2020
Relations between Australia and China have become strained since the Australian government proposed an worldwide inquiry into how the COVID-19 outbreak in China became a global pandemic. Since those calls for an inquiry, China has imposed tariffs on some Australian imports and warned citizens about travel to the country. Also, multiple cases of discrimination against Asian people took place in the country during the pandemic period, the alert said. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Relations between Australia and China have become strained since the Australian government proposed an worldwide inquiry into how the COVID-19 outbreak in China became a global pandemic. Since those calls for an inquiry, China has imposed tariffs on some Australian imports and warned citizens about travel to the country. Also, multiple cases of discrimination against Asian people took place in the country during the pandemic period, the alert said. (more...)
Gen. Charles Brown Jr. confirmed as first black military service chief
- June 11, 2020
Charles Q. Brown, Jr., was confirmed by the Senate to become Air Force Chief of Staff on Tuesday. He also wrote, "Excited to work even more closely with Brown, who is a Patriot and Great Leader! ". Brown added that during his career, he has often been "the only African American in my squadron, or as a senior officer, the only African American in the room". (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Charles Q. Brown, Jr., was confirmed by the Senate to become Air Force Chief of Staff on Tuesday. He also wrote, "Excited to work even more closely with Brown, who is a Patriot and Great Leader! ". Brown added that during his career, he has often been "the only African American in my squadron, or as a senior officer, the only African American in the room". (more...)
Banksy shares ideas for replacing Bristol’s toppled slave trader statue
- June 11, 2020
The statue was toppled during an anti-racism demonstration in Bristol and eventually rolled into the city's harbour. Others welcomed the removal of a stain on their city. Home Secretary Priti Patel, Britain's interior minister, said it was "sheer vandalism". According to the Guardian , Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said the statue will be retrieved from the harbour but no decision about its future has been made. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
The statue was toppled during an anti-racism demonstration in Bristol and eventually rolled into the city's harbour. Others welcomed the removal of a stain on their city. Home Secretary Priti Patel, Britain's interior minister, said it was "sheer vandalism". According to the Guardian , Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said the statue will be retrieved from the harbour but no decision about its future has been made. (more...)
Army WILL Consider Renaming Bases Named For Confederate Leaders
- June 11, 2020
The statement from the United States president came amid widespread anti-racism protests that have convulsed the country and were triggered by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month. While McEnany has directed many campaign-related questions to the Trump campaign, for which she used to work, her public attack against Biden on Wednesday was just one of several by White House aides while acting in their official capacities as executive branch employees whose salaries ... (more...)
- June 11, 2020
The statement from the United States president came amid widespread anti-racism protests that have convulsed the country and were triggered by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month. While McEnany has directed many campaign-related questions to the Trump campaign, for which she used to work, her public attack against Biden on Wednesday was just one of several by White House aides while acting in their official capacities as executive branch employees whose salaries ... (more...)
Minneapolis police chief breaks off union talks after George Floyd's death
- June 11, 2020
Mayor Jacob Frey said he would not support abolishing the department, but he would favor a cultural shift in how it functions. " This work must be transformational, but I must do it right ", he said, WHEC-TV reported . While a majority of City Council members called for dismantling the department, they provided no clear plan on how that would happen. "Our commitment is to end our city's toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, to end policing as we know it and to ... (more...)
- June 11, 2020
Mayor Jacob Frey said he would not support abolishing the department, but he would favor a cultural shift in how it functions. " This work must be transformational, but I must do it right ", he said, WHEC-TV reported . While a majority of City Council members called for dismantling the department, they provided no clear plan on how that would happen. "Our commitment is to end our city's toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, to end policing as we know it and to ... (more...)
Phoenix 'Karen' Slapped Inside Gas Station After Racist Rant
- June 11, 2020
A white woman told a customer "you're going back to Mexico" during a confrontation at a north Phoenix , Arizona, gas station on Saturday, June 6, before being slapped in the face. Don't serve her racist a**". "It hurt my heart a lot". When I left I cried a lot, it makes me very sad that this is happening. "Are you the manager?" said the woman in pink. (more...)
- June 11, 2020
A white woman told a customer "you're going back to Mexico" during a confrontation at a north Phoenix , Arizona, gas station on Saturday, June 6, before being slapped in the face. Don't serve her racist a**". "It hurt my heart a lot". When I left I cried a lot, it makes me very sad that this is happening. "Are you the manager?" said the woman in pink. (more...)
Prince Andrew `falsely portraying himself as willing` says United States prosecutors over Epstein
- June 11, 2020
The Duke of York's legal team hit back at allegations that he provided "zero co-operation" to USA authorities investigating Epstein, instead claiming he has made three offers of help. Berman's statement contradicts what Prince Andrew's legal team has said about his willingness to sit down for an interview. On Monday, Prince Andrew's lawyers responded for the first time and hit back at the claims as "inaccurate". (more...)
- June 11, 2020
The Duke of York's legal team hit back at allegations that he provided "zero co-operation" to USA authorities investigating Epstein, instead claiming he has made three offers of help. Berman's statement contradicts what Prince Andrew's legal team has said about his willingness to sit down for an interview. On Monday, Prince Andrew's lawyers responded for the first time and hit back at the claims as "inaccurate". (more...)
Nepal's parliament unanimously endorses Constitution amendment bill for new map
- June 10, 2020
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday said that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath should be told that he can not threaten the neighbouring country, The Hindu reported. Speaking in Parliament, Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said that Nepal is hopeful there will be a meeting to resolve the matter. Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali told The Associated Press in an interview on Tuesday that requests to talk were made in November and December previous year, and ... (more...)
- June 10, 2020
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday said that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath should be told that he can not threaten the neighbouring country, The Hindu reported. Speaking in Parliament, Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said that Nepal is hopeful there will be a meeting to resolve the matter. Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali told The Associated Press in an interview on Tuesday that requests to talk were made in November and December previous year, and ... (more...)
Globally, the situation is worsening: World Health Organization about coronavirus
- June 10, 2020
In short, the World Health Organization has said that on the global scale the coronavirus pandemic is worsening , despite some countries seeing the silver-lining of the pandemic . "We remind all people to stay home if you are sick and contact a health care provider". The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published updated guidance on the use of face masks for control of COVID-19. (more...)
- June 10, 2020
In short, the World Health Organization has said that on the global scale the coronavirus pandemic is worsening , despite some countries seeing the silver-lining of the pandemic . "We remind all people to stay home if you are sick and contact a health care provider". The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published updated guidance on the use of face masks for control of COVID-19. (more...)
United Kingdom zoos and safari parks to reopen from 15 June
- June 10, 2020
The zoo recently welcomed five new penguin chicks during the pandemic, who have all been appropriately named after NHS heroes. Meanwhile, their 128 acres of gardens and 16km of pathways (in which they could control numbers and safety measures) are forced to remain closed - the effect of which is having a devastating impact on the zoo's financial position. (more...)
- June 10, 2020
The zoo recently welcomed five new penguin chicks during the pandemic, who have all been appropriately named after NHS heroes. Meanwhile, their 128 acres of gardens and 16km of pathways (in which they could control numbers and safety measures) are forced to remain closed - the effect of which is having a devastating impact on the zoo's financial position. (more...)
Assam: Massive fire breaks out at Baghjan gas well
- June 10, 2020
Videos showing large black clouds of smoke could be seen doing rounds on various media after a massive fire took place on site after the blast today and further details are awaited. "Arrangement for additional water for fire control is in progress", the company said. Tension has gripped the area after the fire, which erupted on Tuesday, damaged a stretch of the adjoining forest, houses and vehicles, provoking an attack by the locals on OIL employees. (more...)
- June 10, 2020
Videos showing large black clouds of smoke could be seen doing rounds on various media after a massive fire took place on site after the blast today and further details are awaited. "Arrangement for additional water for fire control is in progress", the company said. Tension has gripped the area after the fire, which erupted on Tuesday, damaged a stretch of the adjoining forest, houses and vehicles, provoking an attack by the locals on OIL employees. (more...)
Christopher Columbus statue is beheaded in Boston
- June 10, 2020
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The group then dragged the statue about 200 feet and dumped it into Byrd Park lake. This comes after much debate has taken place about when to remove the Robert E. Lee statue located on Monument Avenue, as well as two federal lawsuits have been filed to halt the removal of the Lee statue . (more...)
- June 10, 2020
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The group then dragged the statue about 200 feet and dumped it into Byrd Park lake. This comes after much debate has taken place about when to remove the Robert E. Lee statue located on Monument Avenue, as well as two federal lawsuits have been filed to halt the removal of the Lee statue . (more...)
Trump demanded 10,000 active-duty troops deploy to streets
- June 10, 2020
En route, they received a call to come to the White House to give the President an update. The outreach comes as Milley and Defense Secretary Mark Esper have tried to contain damage in the aftermath of Monday's walk with Trump . "Secretary Esper has been instrumental in securing our nation's streets and ensuring Americans have peace and confidence in the security of their places of business, places of worship, and their homes", McEnany said in a statement . (more...)
- June 10, 2020
En route, they received a call to come to the White House to give the President an update. The outreach comes as Milley and Defense Secretary Mark Esper have tried to contain damage in the aftermath of Monday's walk with Trump . "Secretary Esper has been instrumental in securing our nation's streets and ensuring Americans have peace and confidence in the security of their places of business, places of worship, and their homes", McEnany said in a statement . (more...)
Sweden drops probe into 1986 murder of Prime Minister Olof Palme
- June 10, 2020
They revealed graphic designer Stig Engström was the man believed to be behind the assassination of the prime minister, but were unable to pursue prosecution as Engström is dead. The prime minister had an aristocratic background but was known for his left-leaning views and was eyed with suspicion in conservative circles and by the United States. (more...)
- June 10, 2020
They revealed graphic designer Stig Engström was the man believed to be behind the assassination of the prime minister, but were unable to pursue prosecution as Engström is dead. The prime minister had an aristocratic background but was known for his left-leaning views and was eyed with suspicion in conservative circles and by the United States. (more...)
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