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Boarding up London Churchill statue 'shameful' says UK PM Boris Johnson
- June 12, 2020
Churchill, who was Britain's prime minister during World War II and again during 1951-55, is revered by many in the U.K.as the man who led the country to victory against Nazi Germany. Johnson has said he hears the "undeniable feeling of injustice" of those protesting , but has also appealed to demonstrators to abide by physical distancing rules to prevent a second wave of the novel coronavirus. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Churchill, who was Britain's prime minister during World War II and again during 1951-55, is revered by many in the U.K.as the man who led the country to victory against Nazi Germany. Johnson has said he hears the "undeniable feeling of injustice" of those protesting , but has also appealed to demonstrators to abide by physical distancing rules to prevent a second wave of the novel coronavirus. (more...)
Taliban Actions Fuel US Doubts for Afghan Peace Talks
- June 12, 2020
Kenneth F. McKenzie, the CENTCOM commander, said Wednesday. With the exception of a brief cease-fire during the Eid holiday, officials say Taliban forces have been increasingly aggressive, ramping up the number of attacks against Afghan security forces even while leaving US and coalition forces alone. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Kenneth F. McKenzie, the CENTCOM commander, said Wednesday. With the exception of a brief cease-fire during the Eid holiday, officials say Taliban forces have been increasingly aggressive, ramping up the number of attacks against Afghan security forces even while leaving US and coalition forces alone. (more...)
First ministers demand Brexit extension in light of coronavirus crisis
- June 12, 2020
But they said the difference was that this shock was avoidable. Michael Gove told Maros Sefcovic, a commission vice-president, that Britain would not ask for a delay to the period beyond the end of the year in a meeting of the joint committee on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
But they said the difference was that this shock was avoidable. Michael Gove told Maros Sefcovic, a commission vice-president, that Britain would not ask for a delay to the period beyond the end of the year in a meeting of the joint committee on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. (more...)
Thousands of protestors in Oxford demand removal of imperialist Cecil Rhodes statue
- June 12, 2020
Some suggested the prospect of Oriel College losing up to £100 million in gifts should the statue be removed may have been a disincentive. Floyd died after of Derek Chauvin a police officer knelt on Floyd's neck till he suffocated. Oxford University has not replied to the BBC's repeated requests for comment. Campaigners demanding the removal of a Cecil Rhodes statue have called for a scholarship created in his name to be reformed. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Some suggested the prospect of Oriel College losing up to £100 million in gifts should the statue be removed may have been a disincentive. Floyd died after of Derek Chauvin a police officer knelt on Floyd's neck till he suffocated. Oxford University has not replied to the BBC's repeated requests for comment. Campaigners demanding the removal of a Cecil Rhodes statue have called for a scholarship created in his name to be reformed. (more...)
Coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 recovery rate in India nearly 50% now
- June 12, 2020
India now has 1,37,448 active cases under medical supervision and the number of patients recovered exceeds the number of active patients. The number of Covid-19 cases in India climbed to 2,97,535 total cases, making it the fourth highest in the world. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
India now has 1,37,448 active cases under medical supervision and the number of patients recovered exceeds the number of active patients. The number of Covid-19 cases in India climbed to 2,97,535 total cases, making it the fourth highest in the world. (more...)
Trump faces backlash from black leaders on Tulsa rally
- June 12, 2020
Floyd's death sparked nationwide and global protests demanding an end to racism and police brutality. "As the party of Lincoln, Republicans are proud of the history of Juneteenth, which is the anniversary of the last reading of the Emancipation Proclamation", Pierson said . (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Floyd's death sparked nationwide and global protests demanding an end to racism and police brutality. "As the party of Lincoln, Republicans are proud of the history of Juneteenth, which is the anniversary of the last reading of the Emancipation Proclamation", Pierson said . (more...)
Statue of scouts founder Baden-Powell to be taken down
- June 12, 2020
A statue of Robert Baden-Powell that was due to be removed is to be boarded up "as soon as possible" to protect it, a deputy council leader has confirmed. "We will be providing 24-hour security until it is either removed or the threat diminishes", he said. "He is my hero", said one of the statue's supporters, Matthew Trott, 28. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
A statue of Robert Baden-Powell that was due to be removed is to be boarded up "as soon as possible" to protect it, a deputy council leader has confirmed. "We will be providing 24-hour security until it is either removed or the threat diminishes", he said. "He is my hero", said one of the statue's supporters, Matthew Trott, 28. (more...)
North Korea vows to boost nuclear program, saying USA diplomacy failed
- June 12, 2020
The foreign minister's words come as North Korea has suddenly ramped up its rhetoric against arch-rival South Korea and as Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, appears to have stepped into a more public role just as her brother has become less visible amid persistent rumors of ill health. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The foreign minister's words come as North Korea has suddenly ramped up its rhetoric against arch-rival South Korea and as Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, appears to have stepped into a more public role just as her brother has become less visible amid persistent rumors of ill health. (more...)
World Health Organization warns of 'accelerating' Covid-19 pandemic in Africa
- June 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. "Even though these cases in Africa account for less than 3 percent of the global total, it's clear that the pandemic is accelerating", WHO Africa head Matshidiso Moeti told a media briefing. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. "Even though these cases in Africa account for less than 3 percent of the global total, it's clear that the pandemic is accelerating", WHO Africa head Matshidiso Moeti told a media briefing. (more...)
China announces 11 new COVID-19 cases
- June 12, 2020
What's the context: Beijing's 56-day streak without a diagnosed case of coronavirus has now come to an end, according to official figures. There was now one suspected case, the commission said. A total of 129 asymptomatic patients , including 42 from Wuhan - the epicentre of the virus - are under quarantine, it said. The news comes shortly after China's capital celebrated the last coronavirus patient being discharged from the hospital and celebrating that there were no more cases in the ... (more...)
- June 12, 2020
What's the context: Beijing's 56-day streak without a diagnosed case of coronavirus has now come to an end, according to official figures. There was now one suspected case, the commission said. A total of 129 asymptomatic patients , including 42 from Wuhan - the epicentre of the virus - are under quarantine, it said. The news comes shortly after China's capital celebrated the last coronavirus patient being discharged from the hospital and celebrating that there were no more cases in the ... (more...)
George Floyd Protests Trigger Historical Statues Getting Toppled
- June 12, 2020
Last week another prominent effigy in the city of Ghent was daubed with red paint, while on Sunday protesters in the capital Brussels climbed on a statue of the former king and waved a huge flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo, chanting "murderer" and "reparations". (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Last week another prominent effigy in the city of Ghent was daubed with red paint, while on Sunday protesters in the capital Brussels climbed on a statue of the former king and waved a huge flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo, chanting "murderer" and "reparations". (more...)
Top US general admits participating in Trump photo op a 'mistake'
- June 12, 2020
While he did not pose for photographs with Trump upon arriving at St. John's Church, Milley, dressed in his combat fatigues, was captured on camera walking behind Trump as he moved from the White House to the church. "As senior leaders, everything you do will be closely watched". "I am outraged by the senseless and brutal killing of George Floyd", Milley said, while also decrying "centuries of injustice" against African Americans. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
While he did not pose for photographs with Trump upon arriving at St. John's Church, Milley, dressed in his combat fatigues, was captured on camera walking behind Trump as he moved from the White House to the church. "As senior leaders, everything you do will be closely watched". "I am outraged by the senseless and brutal killing of George Floyd", Milley said, while also decrying "centuries of injustice" against African Americans. (more...)
USA coronavirus hotspots reopen despite worries of a second wave
- June 12, 2020
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said yesterday there will be no more shutdowns, even as the outbreak flares in some states. More than 112,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S, the highest number of fatalities reported by any country so far. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said yesterday there will be no more shutdowns, even as the outbreak flares in some states. More than 112,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S, the highest number of fatalities reported by any country so far. (more...)
President Trump Sued by Protesters Who Claim They Were Tear Gassed
- June 12, 2020
Ten days after leaving the White House with President Trump and walking with him across a park that had been forcibly cleared of protesters, the nation's most senior military officer is calling that excursion "a mistake". Milley's comments appeared likely to further strain the already fraught relations between U.S. military leaders and the White House. Gen. Milley's comments are likely to draw attention from the president, who remained noncommittal to Mr. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Ten days after leaving the White House with President Trump and walking with him across a park that had been forcibly cleared of protesters, the nation's most senior military officer is calling that excursion "a mistake". Milley's comments appeared likely to further strain the already fraught relations between U.S. military leaders and the White House. Gen. Milley's comments are likely to draw attention from the president, who remained noncommittal to Mr. (more...)
Beijing Confirms First New COVID-19 Case in Nearly Two Months
- June 12, 2020
The Chinese government has kept a tight lid on the cases by implementing strict quarantine procedures for locals arriving from different cities as well as for people arriving from overseas. One other person was listed as a suspected case after displaying other signs they may be infected. South Korea has reported 56 new cases of COVID-19 as the country continues to see a resurgence of the virus concentrated in the capital area. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The Chinese government has kept a tight lid on the cases by implementing strict quarantine procedures for locals arriving from different cities as well as for people arriving from overseas. One other person was listed as a suspected case after displaying other signs they may be infected. South Korea has reported 56 new cases of COVID-19 as the country continues to see a resurgence of the virus concentrated in the capital area. (more...)
Hackney police attack condemned as "sickening"
- June 12, 2020
Videos posted on social media showed a male officer being pinned to the ground and kicked before a female officer intervened. "We have families we want to go dwelling to at the end of every single change, but the hazards are stark and seemingly escalating". (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Videos posted on social media showed a male officer being pinned to the ground and kicked before a female officer intervened. "We have families we want to go dwelling to at the end of every single change, but the hazards are stark and seemingly escalating". (more...)
Zoom says China asked it to shut down pro-democracy activists
- June 12, 2020
The event on May 31 saw participants dial in from China to listen to the testimonies of a number of people tied to the events of June 4, including the mother of a slain protester, a Beijing resident imprisoned for 17 years for his participation, and multiple exiled student leaders. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The event on May 31 saw participants dial in from China to listen to the testimonies of a number of people tied to the events of June 4, including the mother of a slain protester, a Beijing resident imprisoned for 17 years for his participation, and multiple exiled student leaders. (more...)
Toppled statue of slave trader to be put in museum
- June 12, 2020
The leader of Leeds City Council said: "There seems to be now a recognition that there has been some misunderstanding about the Robert Peel whose statue is in Leeds and that it was actually his father who worked in the cotton trade". The debate over whether to remove the statue had divided opinion in Bristol for many years. "Therefore, we are removing the statue so that we can properly involve all relevant communities and groups in discussions about its future, including whether a more ... (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The leader of Leeds City Council said: "There seems to be now a recognition that there has been some misunderstanding about the Robert Peel whose statue is in Leeds and that it was actually his father who worked in the cotton trade". The debate over whether to remove the statue had divided opinion in Bristol for many years. "Therefore, we are removing the statue so that we can properly involve all relevant communities and groups in discussions about its future, including whether a more ... (more...)
Mum of missing autistic teen Will Callaghan speaks out
- June 12, 2020
They were also encouraged to play the Thomas the Tank Engine theme. William's mother, Penny Callaghan, thanked volunteer rescuers and police. William's mum, Penny, made an emotional appearance on national TV, saying she desperately hoping he would be found today. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
They were also encouraged to play the Thomas the Tank Engine theme. William's mother, Penny Callaghan, thanked volunteer rescuers and police. William's mum, Penny, made an emotional appearance on national TV, saying she desperately hoping he would be found today. (more...)
People living alone allowed to form 'bubble' with another household in England
- June 12, 2020
And to avoid new chains of transmission of the virus, support bubbles have to be exclusive, and can not be switched with different or multiple households. Is there any limit on the distance between households in a bubble? He concluded: "But clearly, as the incidence of the disease comes down, as I think members of Sage would confirm, the statistical likelihood of being infected - no matter how close or far you are from somebody who may or may not have coronavirus - goes down". (more...)
- June 12, 2020
And to avoid new chains of transmission of the virus, support bubbles have to be exclusive, and can not be switched with different or multiple households. Is there any limit on the distance between households in a bubble? He concluded: "But clearly, as the incidence of the disease comes down, as I think members of Sage would confirm, the statistical likelihood of being infected - no matter how close or far you are from somebody who may or may not have coronavirus - goes down". (more...)
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