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Pope ‘very distressed’ over Turkey’s Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
- July 13, 2020
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview with the Skai TV channel that it would be unsafe to look at the issue of Hagia Sophia's conversion from a museum into a mosque from the perspective of the Greek-Turkish relationship alone, and called for addressing it as a global issue instead. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview with the Skai TV channel that it would be unsafe to look at the issue of Hagia Sophia's conversion from a museum into a mosque from the perspective of the Greek-Turkish relationship alone, and called for addressing it as a global issue instead. (more...)
Prosecutors: Epstein victim to speak at Ghislaine Maxwell's hearing
- July 13, 2020
Andrew, who is accused by one of Epstein's victims of having sex with her when she was trafficked and underage, also denies allegations against him. Andrew with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000. Maxwell has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, and called some of the claims against her "absolute rubbish". Her lawyers have requested that she be released on $5million bail while awaiting trial. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Andrew, who is accused by one of Epstein's victims of having sex with her when she was trafficked and underage, also denies allegations against him. Andrew with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000. Maxwell has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, and called some of the claims against her "absolute rubbish". Her lawyers have requested that she be released on $5million bail while awaiting trial. (more...)
New Zealand records 1 new COVID-19 case
- July 13, 2020
A person in their 60s was the latest to break out of their guarded hotel confinement after smashing a window in the middle of the night. Although the man tested negative for coronavirus , there was another instance were an infected arrival was outside his managed isolation facility for about 70 minutes. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
A person in their 60s was the latest to break out of their guarded hotel confinement after smashing a window in the middle of the night. Although the man tested negative for coronavirus , there was another instance were an infected arrival was outside his managed isolation facility for about 70 minutes. (more...)
US Education Chief Presses for Reopening of Schools Amid Pandemic
- July 13, 2020
Separately, on CNN's " State of the Union ", DeVos said there was "no desire to take money away", but didn't specifically remove the administration's threat. But many school systems say the safety of millions of students, teachers and staff can be ensured only with some combination of remote and in-person schooling - or in some cases remote-only teaching - and that a fully in-person approach, to be safe, would impose extreme costs. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Separately, on CNN's " State of the Union ", DeVos said there was "no desire to take money away", but didn't specifically remove the administration's threat. But many school systems say the safety of millions of students, teachers and staff can be ensured only with some combination of remote and in-person schooling - or in some cases remote-only teaching - and that a fully in-person approach, to be safe, would impose extreme costs. (more...)
Republican Graham plans to invite Mueller to testify on Russian probe
- July 13, 2020
A White House statement about the Stone matter denounced the Mueller probe as part of a "witch hunt" by "overzealous prosecutors" looking into what Trump has often called the "Russia hoax". "He [Stone] remains a convicted felon and rightly so", Mueller wrote, adding that prosecutors "acted with the highest integrity" and that "claims to the contrary are false". (more...)
- July 13, 2020
A White House statement about the Stone matter denounced the Mueller probe as part of a "witch hunt" by "overzealous prosecutors" looking into what Trump has often called the "Russia hoax". "He [Stone] remains a convicted felon and rightly so", Mueller wrote, adding that prosecutors "acted with the highest integrity" and that "claims to the contrary are false". (more...)
The Australian state of Victoria hard hit another 273 cases of coronavirus
- July 13, 2020
Currently, no patient has contracted Covid-19 within the hospital. It comes as dozens of patrons and staff were placed into lockdown after two pubs in Bordertown, South Australia , were exposed to a potential coronavirus case on Friday night and Defence Force personnel arrived at the Victoria-South Australia border to assist police at checkpoints. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Currently, no patient has contracted Covid-19 within the hospital. It comes as dozens of patrons and staff were placed into lockdown after two pubs in Bordertown, South Australia , were exposed to a potential coronavirus case on Friday night and Defence Force personnel arrived at the Victoria-South Australia border to assist police at checkpoints. (more...)
Misaligned missile system results in Ukrainian jet downing: Iran's civil aviation agency
- July 13, 2020
The plane had just taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport when the first missile exploded, possibly damaging its radio equipment, the report said. "It's very hard to believe this story and this is the only scenario that makes it an accident", he said. The report put the blame entirely on the crew of the missile battery. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
The plane had just taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport when the first missile exploded, possibly damaging its radio equipment, the report said. "It's very hard to believe this story and this is the only scenario that makes it an accident", he said. The report put the blame entirely on the crew of the missile battery. (more...)
Long queues in Hong Kong's 'litmus test' primaries
- July 13, 2020
Other major concerns cited were data security, a loss of talent and retaliatory measures by other governments. Throngs of people lined up at polling booths in the summer heat to vote despite a warning last week by Hong Kong's constitutional affairs minister, Eric Tsang, that the primaries could be in breach of the new national security law because it outlaws interference and disruption of duties by the local government. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Other major concerns cited were data security, a loss of talent and retaliatory measures by other governments. Throngs of people lined up at polling booths in the summer heat to vote despite a warning last week by Hong Kong's constitutional affairs minister, Eric Tsang, that the primaries could be in breach of the new national security law because it outlaws interference and disruption of duties by the local government. (more...)
Netanyahu vows relief as Israelis fume over virus-battered economy
- July 13, 2020
Many protestors had masks on, but majority were not adhering to the two-metre social distancing rule. Hundreds of protesters threw eggs and stones at the police and targeted the city's public property. Berman was among activists who received an invitation on Friday to meet Netanyahu along with the occupation's Minister of Finance in a last-minute effort to stop the demonstration. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Many protestors had masks on, but majority were not adhering to the two-metre social distancing rule. Hundreds of protesters threw eggs and stones at the police and targeted the city's public property. Berman was among activists who received an invitation on Friday to meet Netanyahu along with the occupation's Minister of Finance in a last-minute effort to stop the demonstration. (more...)
WH Launches Oppo Campaign Against Fauci As Trump Continues To Downplay COVID
- July 13, 2020
During an interview last week with FiveThirtyEight , Fauci said, "As a country, when you compare us to other countries, I don't think you can say we're doing great". He is the United States scientist who became the figurehead of attempts to combat the country's coronavirus epidemic, described in some quarters as " America's doctor ". (more...)
- July 13, 2020
During an interview last week with FiveThirtyEight , Fauci said, "As a country, when you compare us to other countries, I don't think you can say we're doing great". He is the United States scientist who became the figurehead of attempts to combat the country's coronavirus epidemic, described in some quarters as " America's doctor ". (more...)
Sweden joins France, Germany in weighing measures against China over Hong Kong
- July 13, 2020
Organizers said 582,000 people had voted , in the city of 7.5 million, at the end of two full days of polling-more than expected, and representing around a third of voters who backed the democrats in an election a year ago. While the governing administration has regularly insisted the law will only have an effect on a little minority of Hong Kongers and was vital for guarding countrywide protection, it has been satisfied with popular opposition both of those in the town and overseas. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Organizers said 582,000 people had voted , in the city of 7.5 million, at the end of two full days of polling-more than expected, and representing around a third of voters who backed the democrats in an election a year ago. While the governing administration has regularly insisted the law will only have an effect on a little minority of Hong Kongers and was vital for guarding countrywide protection, it has been satisfied with popular opposition both of those in the town and overseas. (more...)
Donald Trump spotted wearing a mask for the first time in public
- July 13, 2020
He also was not wearing the mask when he stepped off the helicopter at the facility. As he left the White House, he told reporters: "When you're in a hospital, especially". Advisers hope his decision to wear a mask will encourage rally attendees to do the same. During a May visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, Trump refused to wear a mask in view of the press, because he said he didn't want to give into media criticism and pressure. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
He also was not wearing the mask when he stepped off the helicopter at the facility. As he left the White House, he told reporters: "When you're in a hospital, especially". Advisers hope his decision to wear a mask will encourage rally attendees to do the same. During a May visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, Trump refused to wear a mask in view of the press, because he said he didn't want to give into media criticism and pressure. (more...)
Florida Smashes Record For Most New Coronavirus Cases In Single Day
- July 13, 2020
Florida has also broken New York State's record of 12 847 new cases on April 10 when it was the epicentre of the U.S. outbreak. That was also during the worst part of the outbreak in NY, which also had limited testing capacities at that time. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Florida has also broken New York State's record of 12 847 new cases on April 10 when it was the epicentre of the U.S. outbreak. That was also during the worst part of the outbreak in NY, which also had limited testing capacities at that time. (more...)
Embattled Mali president dissolves top court amid protests
- July 13, 2020
The prime minister of Mali has promised to form an inclusive government "very quickly" after thousands of protesters called on the president to step down. The protesters, called to a rally by an opposition coalition, also tried to take over two major bridges. Bamako rarely sees the violence that is routine across swathes of Mali that lie outside government control, and are prey to jihadist attacks. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
The prime minister of Mali has promised to form an inclusive government "very quickly" after thousands of protesters called on the president to step down. The protesters, called to a rally by an opposition coalition, also tried to take over two major bridges. Bamako rarely sees the violence that is routine across swathes of Mali that lie outside government control, and are prey to jihadist attacks. (more...)
BT CEO warns of long road to excise Huawei from United Kingdom network
- July 13, 2020
Citing anonymous sources close to the company, the newspaper says that Huawei is looking to strike a deal with 10 Downing Street that would see the company maintain its equipment used in previous generations of networks in exchange for a delay on the ban until June 2025. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Citing anonymous sources close to the company, the newspaper says that Huawei is looking to strike a deal with 10 Downing Street that would see the company maintain its equipment used in previous generations of networks in exchange for a delay on the ban until June 2025. (more...)
China sanctions USA entity and officials over Xinjiang-related issues
- July 13, 2020
Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said actions by the U.S. had "seriously damaged China-U.S. relations" and that China was determined to uphold its national sovereignty against what it sees as interference in its internal affairs. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said actions by the U.S. had "seriously damaged China-U.S. relations" and that China was determined to uphold its national sovereignty against what it sees as interference in its internal affairs. (more...)
China raises 'flood-surge' reaction to second-highest level
- July 13, 2020
At 2 pm Friday, Changjiang Water Resources Commission under the Ministry of Water Resources raised the emergency response level for flood control along the Yangtze River to the second highest following the incessant downpours. More than 140 people are either dead or missing due to severe floods in several Chinese regions that have affected almost 38 million people, authorities in Beijing said on Sunday. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
At 2 pm Friday, Changjiang Water Resources Commission under the Ministry of Water Resources raised the emergency response level for flood control along the Yangtze River to the second highest following the incessant downpours. More than 140 people are either dead or missing due to severe floods in several Chinese regions that have affected almost 38 million people, authorities in Beijing said on Sunday. (more...)
Shark Attack: Teenager Dead After Being Bitten While Surfing
- July 13, 2020
Mani Hart-Deville was surfing at Wooli Beach on Saturday when he was mauled by a shark. "One of our Year 10 students died suddenly and tragically". South Grafton High School offered support and resources to the school community in a Facebook post. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Mani Hart-Deville was surfing at Wooli Beach on Saturday when he was mauled by a shark. "One of our Year 10 students died suddenly and tragically". South Grafton High School offered support and resources to the school community in a Facebook post. (more...)
Erdogan Declares Hagia Sophia a Mosque After Turkish Court Ruling
- July 13, 2020
Earlier on Friday, a Turkish court annulled a 1934 Cabinet decree, which turned Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum, and this move paved the way for its use again as a mosque after 85 years. The case was decided by the Council of State, Turkey's highest administrative body, following a petition from an NGO - the Association for the Protection of Historic Monuments and the Environment. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Earlier on Friday, a Turkish court annulled a 1934 Cabinet decree, which turned Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum, and this move paved the way for its use again as a mosque after 85 years. The case was decided by the Council of State, Turkey's highest administrative body, following a petition from an NGO - the Association for the Protection of Historic Monuments and the Environment. (more...)
Percentage of new COVID-19 cases steady in Virginia
- July 13, 2020
The previous record was Friday, with more than 228,000 newly recorded cases worldwide in a 24-hour span. Three weeks ago, Florida's weekly average for deaths stood at 30 per day. health agency said the United States again topped the list among countries, with more than 66,000 cases. Croatia is making wearing masks mandatory in stores from Monday. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
The previous record was Friday, with more than 228,000 newly recorded cases worldwide in a 24-hour span. Three weeks ago, Florida's weekly average for deaths stood at 30 per day. health agency said the United States again topped the list among countries, with more than 66,000 cases. Croatia is making wearing masks mandatory in stores from Monday. (more...)
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