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How Salah, Wanyama, Ighalo and African stars celebrated Eid al-Adha
- August 03, 2020
With lockdown restrictions eased in parts of the country, several devotees were seen visiting mosques while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks as preventive measures to keep COVID-19 at bay. Friday 31st July was celebrated all over the world by Muslims as Eid al-Adha, which marks the true essence of Islam and submission to the will of Allah. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
With lockdown restrictions eased in parts of the country, several devotees were seen visiting mosques while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks as preventive measures to keep COVID-19 at bay. Friday 31st July was celebrated all over the world by Muslims as Eid al-Adha, which marks the true essence of Islam and submission to the will of Allah. (more...)
Washington state identifies first trapped Asian giant hornet
- August 02, 2020
The department's next steps include using infrared cameras and additional traps to catch live hornet specimens and attempts to track them back to their colony in order to eradicate the colony, according to the statement . The Asian giant hornet isn't especially unsafe to humans but can be devastating to native honey bee colonies. The state's agriculture department plans to deploy special traps that will catch the hornets and keep them alive so they can be tagged and tracked back to their ... (more...)
- August 02, 2020
The department's next steps include using infrared cameras and additional traps to catch live hornet specimens and attempts to track them back to their colony in order to eradicate the colony, according to the statement . The Asian giant hornet isn't especially unsafe to humans but can be devastating to native honey bee colonies. The state's agriculture department plans to deploy special traps that will catch the hornets and keep them alive so they can be tagged and tracked back to their ... (more...)
No charges for officer in Michael Brown's 2014 shooting death
- August 02, 2020
After Bell took office in 2019, Brown's family and civil rights advocates pushed him to investigate again, and the prosecutor reopened the case early this year. Tory Russell, 36, of St. Louis screamed at the prosecuting attorney. "It's over", he said, as police escorted him from the briefing room. "He is hurting, and he's not accepting of this". (more...)
- August 02, 2020
After Bell took office in 2019, Brown's family and civil rights advocates pushed him to investigate again, and the prosecutor reopened the case early this year. Tory Russell, 36, of St. Louis screamed at the prosecuting attorney. "It's over", he said, as police escorted him from the briefing room. "He is hurting, and he's not accepting of this". (more...)
South Korean authorities arrest sect leader over virus surge
- August 02, 2020
North Korea is not the only country as of late that has been touting its weapons. Many experts were skeptical of Kim's disarmament commitment and said he only aimed to weaken USA -led sanctions and flawless his nuclear program. © Provided by New York Daily News South Korean health officials spray disinfectant in front of the Daegu branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
North Korea is not the only country as of late that has been touting its weapons. Many experts were skeptical of Kim's disarmament commitment and said he only aimed to weaken USA -led sanctions and flawless his nuclear program. © Provided by New York Daily News South Korean health officials spray disinfectant in front of the Daegu branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. (more...)
Over 80 killed by bootleg alcohol in Indian state
- August 02, 2020
The PTI report further stated that Singh slammed Kejriwal for this tweet, saying, "So many people have died and all you are interested in is making political meat from the incident". The protesters accused the government of negligence, leading to death of people, mostly belonging to poor families. Twenty-five people have been arrested so far amid Opposition criticism and demands for the resignation of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who has warned of strict action against anyone found ... (more...)
- August 02, 2020
The PTI report further stated that Singh slammed Kejriwal for this tweet, saying, "So many people have died and all you are interested in is making political meat from the incident". The protesters accused the government of negligence, leading to death of people, mostly belonging to poor families. Twenty-five people have been arrested so far amid Opposition criticism and demands for the resignation of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who has warned of strict action against anyone found ... (more...)
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California fire grows
- August 02, 2020
Authorities said homes are in the path of the flames but they're not in imminent danger. The blaze, dubbed the Apple Fire, doubled in size overnight and is over 18 square miles. Herrera said firefighters were having difficulty assessing the damage because the charred ground was too hot to walk on. An estimated 250 firefighters responded to the blaze as it burned in several spots along Oak Glen Road. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Authorities said homes are in the path of the flames but they're not in imminent danger. The blaze, dubbed the Apple Fire, doubled in size overnight and is over 18 square miles. Herrera said firefighters were having difficulty assessing the damage because the charred ground was too hot to walk on. An estimated 250 firefighters responded to the blaze as it burned in several spots along Oak Glen Road. (more...)
Home Minister Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19
- August 02, 2020
Shah tweeted about his infection. You will definitely win over this big challenge of corona virus, I believe so. Leaders from acros the political line have wished Union home minister's speedy recovery. Amit Shah on Sunday informed on his Twitter handle that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is getting admitted to a hospital on the advice of doctors. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Shah tweeted about his infection. You will definitely win over this big challenge of corona virus, I believe so. Leaders from acros the political line have wished Union home minister's speedy recovery. Amit Shah on Sunday informed on his Twitter handle that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is getting admitted to a hospital on the advice of doctors. (more...)
Suspect shoots 3 Chicago officers who then shoot him
- August 02, 2020
The sources said the 25-year-old suspect, who had just been arrested and was handcuffed, opened fire on an officer who opened the rear door of his police vehicle when they arrived at the station to transfer him to a lockup. Brown said the incident happened after officers had spotted a vehicle wanted in a downtown carjacking that happened on June 26, and arrested the suspect. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
The sources said the 25-year-old suspect, who had just been arrested and was handcuffed, opened fire on an officer who opened the rear door of his police vehicle when they arrived at the station to transfer him to a lockup. Brown said the incident happened after officers had spotted a vehicle wanted in a downtown carjacking that happened on June 26, and arrested the suspect. (more...)
‘Normality will return in December’: Duterte extends coronavirus curbs in Philippines
- August 02, 2020
The Philippines has the second-most cases in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, and has had more infections than China, where the pandemic began late a year ago. But infections have since jumped fivefold to 93,354, with deaths more than doubling to 2,023. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the strict lockdown in metro Manila had served its goal and other strategies need to be identified, including "stringent enforcement of minimum public health standards, massive targeted testing, ... (more...)
- August 02, 2020
The Philippines has the second-most cases in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, and has had more infections than China, where the pandemic began late a year ago. But infections have since jumped fivefold to 93,354, with deaths more than doubling to 2,023. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the strict lockdown in metro Manila had served its goal and other strategies need to be identified, including "stringent enforcement of minimum public health standards, massive targeted testing, ... (more...)
Reporters banned from Republican convention
- August 02, 2020
Nominating conventions are traditionally meant to be societal bonanzas, as political parties want to influence the attention that the events attract spread their message into as many Republicans as you can. GOP planners told CNN that Trump's acceptance speech scheduled for august 27 would likely be streamed live. The subset of delegates in Charlotte will be casting proxy votes on behalf of the more than 2,500 official delegates to the convention. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Nominating conventions are traditionally meant to be societal bonanzas, as political parties want to influence the attention that the events attract spread their message into as many Republicans as you can. GOP planners told CNN that Trump's acceptance speech scheduled for august 27 would likely be streamed live. The subset of delegates in Charlotte will be casting proxy votes on behalf of the more than 2,500 official delegates to the convention. (more...)
South Africa: Cases of COVID-19 top 500,000
- August 02, 2020
Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced more than 10,000 new cases Saturday, bringing the country's total to 503,290 confirmed cases , along with 8,005 coronavirus related deaths , according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) researchers. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced more than 10,000 new cases Saturday, bringing the country's total to 503,290 confirmed cases , along with 8,005 coronavirus related deaths , according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) researchers. (more...)
Trump says Fauci is "wrong" about coronavirus cases surge
- August 02, 2020
Fauci said the US did not shut down at the same level that Europe did. "We know the body can make an adequate response against this virus" after 2 shots of a vaccine being evaluated, Fauci stated. While state and local governments lock down bars and restaurants, and limit large gatherings like worship services, mass protests and demonstrations have been left free to flood city streets. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Fauci said the US did not shut down at the same level that Europe did. "We know the body can make an adequate response against this virus" after 2 shots of a vaccine being evaluated, Fauci stated. While state and local governments lock down bars and restaurants, and limit large gatherings like worship services, mass protests and demonstrations have been left free to flood city streets. (more...)
Comment: The grave matter of Covid-19 death statistics
- August 02, 2020
England suffered the second highest peak death rate in Europe, after Spain, and is the worst-hit nation in terms of spread after it emerged that Scotland registered third highest death rate in Europe. Spain had the highest peak excess mortality at a national level with some areas in northern Italy and central Spain hit with rates as much as 847 per cent more than the average. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
England suffered the second highest peak death rate in Europe, after Spain, and is the worst-hit nation in terms of spread after it emerged that Scotland registered third highest death rate in Europe. Spain had the highest peak excess mortality at a national level with some areas in northern Italy and central Spain hit with rates as much as 847 per cent more than the average. (more...)
Ex-Marine Trevor Reed Sentenced To Nine Years In Russian Prison
- August 02, 2020
According to the prosecution, Reed resisted arrest, and once in the patrol vehicle, assaulted the police officer who was driving, tearing his uniform and hitting his partner. Another former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan , was sentenced in Russian Federation last month to spend 16 years in a penal colony after being convicted of spying. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
According to the prosecution, Reed resisted arrest, and once in the patrol vehicle, assaulted the police officer who was driving, tearing his uniform and hitting his partner. Another former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan , was sentenced in Russian Federation last month to spend 16 years in a penal colony after being convicted of spying. (more...)
Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Germany against restrictions
- August 02, 2020
Protesters held up homemade placards featuring slogans that included "Corona, false alarm", "We are being forced to wear a muzzle" and "Natural defence instead of vaccination". On Friday it recorded more than 900 new cases and seven deaths. Despite the rising number of confirmed infection cases, about 17,000 people turned up here on Saturday rallying against social distancing rules meant to curb the coronavirus pandemic, which was later dispersed by the police. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Protesters held up homemade placards featuring slogans that included "Corona, false alarm", "We are being forced to wear a muzzle" and "Natural defence instead of vaccination". On Friday it recorded more than 900 new cases and seven deaths. Despite the rising number of confirmed infection cases, about 17,000 people turned up here on Saturday rallying against social distancing rules meant to curb the coronavirus pandemic, which was later dispersed by the police. (more...)
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.7 million
- August 02, 2020
Authorities have also attributed the mounting caseload to the influx of people from other states and countries since the government eased restrictions. According to Health Ministry data, so far Kovid-19 to 674 people in Rajasthan, 519 in Telangana , 421 in Haryana, 386 in Punjab, 377 in Jammu and Kashmir, 296 in Bihar , 177 in Odisha, 106 in Assam, Assam. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
Authorities have also attributed the mounting caseload to the influx of people from other states and countries since the government eased restrictions. According to Health Ministry data, so far Kovid-19 to 674 people in Rajasthan, 519 in Telangana , 421 in Haryana, 386 in Punjab, 377 in Jammu and Kashmir, 296 in Bihar , 177 in Odisha, 106 in Assam, Assam. (more...)
Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan wish their fans Eid Mubarak
- August 02, 2020
They also avoided hugging and shaking hands with each other after the prayers to prevent the spread of the infection. In pictures from Jama Masjid, devotees were seen following COVID-19 guidelines and maintaining social distance. "We are delighted to welcome members of the Muslim community to Croke Park to mark Eid Al-Adha, an important date in the Muslim calendar", he said. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
They also avoided hugging and shaking hands with each other after the prayers to prevent the spread of the infection. In pictures from Jama Masjid, devotees were seen following COVID-19 guidelines and maintaining social distance. "We are delighted to welcome members of the Muslim community to Croke Park to mark Eid Al-Adha, an important date in the Muslim calendar", he said. (more...)
COVID-19 emergency committee highlights need for response efforts over long-term
- August 02, 2020
The World Health Organization issued an advisory for young people to follow the safety protocols of COVID-19 Prevention seriously including wearing masks, informing that the increase in coronavirus cases in a number of countries was being driven by young people who were not taking safety measures seriously. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
The World Health Organization issued an advisory for young people to follow the safety protocols of COVID-19 Prevention seriously including wearing masks, informing that the increase in coronavirus cases in a number of countries was being driven by young people who were not taking safety measures seriously. (more...)
Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
- August 02, 2020
On Saturday, Johns Hopkins University reported more than 4.6 million cases in the USA and a death toll surpassing 154,000. Meanwhile, Mexican health officials on Friday reported 688 new deaths, pushing the country's confirmed total to over 46,600. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
On Saturday, Johns Hopkins University reported more than 4.6 million cases in the USA and a death toll surpassing 154,000. Meanwhile, Mexican health officials on Friday reported 688 new deaths, pushing the country's confirmed total to over 46,600. (more...)
House Democrats subpoena Pompeo for documents on Biden's son
- August 02, 2020
A lot of work needs to be done for this now, and we have to be serious about it. The secretary of state listed some of the global developments that were the result of the American lead on worldwide awakening against China; the growing ostracism of Chinese firms from the rollout of 5G networks, increasing rejection of Chinese claims in the disputed South China Sea, and the condemnation of the new laws in Hong Kong. (more...)
- August 02, 2020
A lot of work needs to be done for this now, and we have to be serious about it. The secretary of state listed some of the global developments that were the result of the American lead on worldwide awakening against China; the growing ostracism of Chinese firms from the rollout of 5G networks, increasing rejection of Chinese claims in the disputed South China Sea, and the condemnation of the new laws in Hong Kong. (more...)
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