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Iran says leader of US-based ‘terror group’ arrested in intelligence operation
- August 02, 2020
His biography on Tondar's website claims he emigrated to Los Angeles in 2003. Tehran has accused Tondar of being behind a number of terrorist attacks, including a 2008 bombing of a mosque in the southern city of Shiraz, which killed 14 people and injured 202. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
His biography on Tondar's website claims he emigrated to Los Angeles in 2003. Tehran has accused Tondar of being behind a number of terrorist attacks, including a 2008 bombing of a mosque in the southern city of Shiraz, which killed 14 people and injured 202. (more...)
Pelosi says far from coronavirus deal; more talks with White House today
- August 01, 2020
Mitt Romney (R-UT) and other GOP senators on Thursday, would allow states to choose between reducing the unemployment benefits to an 80% wage replacement rate or gradually reducing the extra benefits to $500 per week in August, $400 per week in September, or $300 per week in October. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Mitt Romney (R-UT) and other GOP senators on Thursday, would allow states to choose between reducing the unemployment benefits to an 80% wage replacement rate or gradually reducing the extra benefits to $500 per week in August, $400 per week in September, or $300 per week in October. (more...)
Fauci: COVID-19 pandemic with no timeline for finish
- August 01, 2020
He said that 250,000 people have registered on a government website to take part in vaccine trials, which are pivotal for establishing safety and effectiveness. But rapid, widespread testing is critical to containing the pandemic. It makes it easier for public health workers to trace the contacts of an infected person. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
He said that 250,000 people have registered on a government website to take part in vaccine trials, which are pivotal for establishing safety and effectiveness. But rapid, widespread testing is critical to containing the pandemic. It makes it easier for public health workers to trace the contacts of an infected person. (more...)
Rajya Sabha Member Amar Singh Dies At 64
- August 01, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Amar Singh Ji was an energetic public figure". Union minister Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet that he felt very sad to hear the news of the demise of Amar Singh. Singh was quite active on social media despite his illness. "No matter which party he belonged to, he had good relations with everybody". It was he who brought actor Jaya Prada, who was once a Telugu Desam Party MP, into the Samajwadi Party , and she was elected to Lok Sabha from Uttar ... (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Amar Singh Ji was an energetic public figure". Union minister Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet that he felt very sad to hear the news of the demise of Amar Singh. Singh was quite active on social media despite his illness. "No matter which party he belonged to, he had good relations with everybody". It was he who brought actor Jaya Prada, who was once a Telugu Desam Party MP, into the Samajwadi Party , and she was elected to Lok Sabha from Uttar ... (more...)
COVID-19 smartphone app now available for download
- August 01, 2020
Of those 84 patients, 27 are being treated in an intensive care unit, 16 of which are breathing with the assistance of a ventilator. Ottawa and Windsor-Essex continued to post the highest number of new cases in the province, with 26 and 24 respectively. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Of those 84 patients, 27 are being treated in an intensive care unit, 16 of which are breathing with the assistance of a ventilator. Ottawa and Windsor-Essex continued to post the highest number of new cases in the province, with 26 and 24 respectively. (more...)
James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board
- August 01, 2020
Youngest and liberal-leaning son James has had issues with editorial content before in the broader family busines that also controlls Fox News. I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of News Corporation (the "Company"), effective as of the date hereof. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Youngest and liberal-leaning son James has had issues with editorial content before in the broader family busines that also controlls Fox News. I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of News Corporation (the "Company"), effective as of the date hereof. (more...)
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain, 74, Dies of COVID-19
- August 01, 2020
The news of his death was posted on twitter with a statement from his loved ones. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us so far, it's that COVID-19 does not discriminate. Mr was a prominent executive for Burger King, before becoming the CEO of Godfather's Pizza , a popular fast food chain. Mr Cain, 74, ran in the 2012 Republican presidential primary won by Mitt Romney and was a successful businessman. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
The news of his death was posted on twitter with a statement from his loved ones. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us so far, it's that COVID-19 does not discriminate. Mr was a prominent executive for Burger King, before becoming the CEO of Godfather's Pizza , a popular fast food chain. Mr Cain, 74, ran in the 2012 Republican presidential primary won by Mitt Romney and was a successful businessman. (more...)
Donald Trump says U.S. will ban Chinese social media app TikTok
- August 01, 2020
Microsoft Corp is mulling to acquire Chinese-owned video app TikTok's U.S. operations. Microsoft is reported to be exploring the possibility of buying TikTok's operations in the United States, even as President Donald Trump vows to ban the wildly popular Chinese video app on security grounds. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Microsoft Corp is mulling to acquire Chinese-owned video app TikTok's U.S. operations. Microsoft is reported to be exploring the possibility of buying TikTok's operations in the United States, even as President Donald Trump vows to ban the wildly popular Chinese video app on security grounds. (more...)
Ugandan Hunter Bags 11 Years in Jail for Killing Rare Gorilla
- August 01, 2020
A Ugandan hunter has been sentenced to 11 year in jail for killing a rare silverback gorilla named Rafiki. Byamukama will serve five years for killing a bush pig, and five more years for killing a duiker and for the illegal entry into a protected area. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
A Ugandan hunter has been sentenced to 11 year in jail for killing a rare silverback gorilla named Rafiki. Byamukama will serve five years for killing a bush pig, and five more years for killing a duiker and for the illegal entry into a protected area. (more...)
Russian Federation to launch coronavirus vaccine in August
- August 01, 2020
Tests have shown that the vaccine promotes the creation of protective antibodies. A single-shot immunization has practical and logistical advantages over a two-shot regimen for global deployment and pandemic control. All 20 animals that received the placebos became infected and showed high levels of virus in their lungs and nasal swabs. The trial began at Rana Hospital and Trauma Centre, which is among the 12 institutes selected for clinical trials of the vaccine. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Tests have shown that the vaccine promotes the creation of protective antibodies. A single-shot immunization has practical and logistical advantages over a two-shot regimen for global deployment and pandemic control. All 20 animals that received the placebos became infected and showed high levels of virus in their lungs and nasal swabs. The trial began at Rana Hospital and Trauma Centre, which is among the 12 institutes selected for clinical trials of the vaccine. (more...)
U.S expands metal sanctions on Iran
- August 01, 2020
Pompeo said the 22 specific materials listed were used in connection with Iran's nuclear, military, or ballistic-missile programs, which "pose a grave threat to worldwide peace and security". The Trump administration has targeted alleged IRGC funding streams throughout Iran's private sector as part of the Trump administration's so-called maximum pressure campaign against Tehran , launched after the USA pulled out of the 2015 nuclear agreement in 2018. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Pompeo said the 22 specific materials listed were used in connection with Iran's nuclear, military, or ballistic-missile programs, which "pose a grave threat to worldwide peace and security". The Trump administration has targeted alleged IRGC funding streams throughout Iran's private sector as part of the Trump administration's so-called maximum pressure campaign against Tehran , launched after the USA pulled out of the 2015 nuclear agreement in 2018. (more...)
Chaman border firing: Pakistani forces responded to protect local population: FO
- August 01, 2020
The incident unfolded on Thursday when about 150 people gathered on the Pakistani side of the Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing , many of them hoping to visit loved ones in Afghanistan for Eid, Usman Ali, the commissioner for the Quetta, told AFP. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
The incident unfolded on Thursday when about 150 people gathered on the Pakistani side of the Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing , many of them hoping to visit loved ones in Afghanistan for Eid, Usman Ali, the commissioner for the Quetta, told AFP. (more...)
Ghislaine Maxwell court win: Release of 2016 testimony temporarily blocked, report says
- August 01, 2020
Giuffre says she saw former US President Bill Clinton at Epstein's private estate on the Virgin Islands, but she does not accuse him of wrongdoing. On Thursday, Maxwell filed an emergency motion to stop them becoming public. Epstein writes back, saying he was "ok" with that. She faces six counts, including perjury, and faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted. Maxwell, the daughter of late British media magnate Robert Maxwell, kept a low profile since the death of Epstein, a financier who ... (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Giuffre says she saw former US President Bill Clinton at Epstein's private estate on the Virgin Islands, but she does not accuse him of wrongdoing. On Thursday, Maxwell filed an emergency motion to stop them becoming public. Epstein writes back, saying he was "ok" with that. She faces six counts, including perjury, and faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted. Maxwell, the daughter of late British media magnate Robert Maxwell, kept a low profile since the death of Epstein, a financier who ... (more...)
U.S. draws down forces in Germany, to chagrin of Congress, allies
- August 01, 2020
Another command unit and U.S. troops could be rotated into Poland, Esper said, if Warsaw signs a defense cooperation and burden-sharing agreement crafted by Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda in June. The planned relocation of 2,500 USA air force personnel from Britain to Germany has been cancelled. The German government was cautious in its reaction to the move, expected since June. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Another command unit and U.S. troops could be rotated into Poland, Esper said, if Warsaw signs a defense cooperation and burden-sharing agreement crafted by Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda in June. The planned relocation of 2,500 USA air force personnel from Britain to Germany has been cancelled. The German government was cautious in its reaction to the move, expected since June. (more...)
Vietnam Records First COVID-19 Death
- August 01, 2020
Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever COVID-19 death as the Southeast Asian nation struggles with a renewed coronavirus outbreak after 99 days without any cases. Vietnam recorded its first death from COVID-19 on Friday after winning plaudits worldwide for one of the most successful national responses to the pandemic . (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever COVID-19 death as the Southeast Asian nation struggles with a renewed coronavirus outbreak after 99 days without any cases. Vietnam recorded its first death from COVID-19 on Friday after winning plaudits worldwide for one of the most successful national responses to the pandemic . (more...)
Documents detailing Ghislaine Maxwell's ties to Jeffrey Epstein released
- August 01, 2020
Responding to a Maxwell email a few days later, Epstein wrote: "You have done nothing wrong and I (would) urge you to start acting like it". He suggested she go outside and hold her head high, "not as an (escaping) convict". It is not clear as to who or what "shelley " is a reference to. Giuffre also discussed wondering why Clinton was on the island while she was there and spoke about it with Epstein, reported CNN. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Responding to a Maxwell email a few days later, Epstein wrote: "You have done nothing wrong and I (would) urge you to start acting like it". He suggested she go outside and hold her head high, "not as an (escaping) convict". It is not clear as to who or what "shelley " is a reference to. Giuffre also discussed wondering why Clinton was on the island while she was there and spoke about it with Epstein, reported CNN. (more...)
Lockdown easing postponed as PM 'squeezes the brake' to control virus
- August 01, 2020
According to the ONS, between July 20 and 26 there were around 0.78 new Covid-19 infections for every 10,000 people in the community population in England. Friday morning, he added, "We take this step with a heavy heart, but it is so important that people follow the social distancing rules so that we can control the virus & save lives". (more...)
- August 01, 2020
According to the ONS, between July 20 and 26 there were around 0.78 new Covid-19 infections for every 10,000 people in the community population in England. Friday morning, he added, "We take this step with a heavy heart, but it is so important that people follow the social distancing rules so that we can control the virus & save lives". (more...)
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain dies after battle with COVID-19
- August 01, 2020
Herman Cain speaks in Washington on June 20, 2014. Cain furiously denied the allegations , which he described as a "witch hunt" - but more women came forward, and there were also reports that his campaign had been illegally funded by a tax-exempt charity, Prosperity USA, and in December 2011 he announced that he was standing down. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
Herman Cain speaks in Washington on June 20, 2014. Cain furiously denied the allegations , which he described as a "witch hunt" - but more women came forward, and there were also reports that his campaign had been illegally funded by a tax-exempt charity, Prosperity USA, and in December 2011 he announced that he was standing down. (more...)
Auto bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan ahead of ceasefire
- August 01, 2020
CSTC-A said this has been "perhaps the most complex and challenging period in the last two decades" for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). When asked if Taliban attacks on ANDSF violate the agreement, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) told SIGAR in late June "The assessment of Taliban compliance with the agreement is still under interagency review". (more...)
- August 01, 2020
CSTC-A said this has been "perhaps the most complex and challenging period in the last two decades" for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). When asked if Taliban attacks on ANDSF violate the agreement, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) told SIGAR in late June "The assessment of Taliban compliance with the agreement is still under interagency review". (more...)
Fauci testifies on coronavirus response
- August 01, 2020
He said that meant when countries began to relax rules and open up their economies as spring turned to summer, virus cases soared in America, because the infection rates had not dropped to as low a level as seen in Europe. Problems with the availability and timeliness of testing continue to be reported. He added that any crowded gatherings where people were not wearing face masks posed a risk. (more...)
- August 01, 2020
He said that meant when countries began to relax rules and open up their economies as spring turned to summer, virus cases soared in America, because the infection rates had not dropped to as low a level as seen in Europe. Problems with the availability and timeliness of testing continue to be reported. He added that any crowded gatherings where people were not wearing face masks posed a risk. (more...)
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