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Covid-19 outbreak onboard Hurtigruten ship
- August 03, 2020
Four crew on expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen were confirmed as having the virus on Friday, and were taken to hospital. The MS Roald Amundsen had been scheduled to set sail to Svalbard on Friday but the voyage was cancelled. 69 towns could be affected, news agency NTB reported. It remains unclear exactly how the onboard outbreak began, as passengers come from all over the globe. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Four crew on expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen were confirmed as having the virus on Friday, and were taken to hospital. The MS Roald Amundsen had been scheduled to set sail to Svalbard on Friday but the voyage was cancelled. 69 towns could be affected, news agency NTB reported. It remains unclear exactly how the onboard outbreak began, as passengers come from all over the globe. (more...)
Massive protests against ex-governor's arrest continue in Russian city
- August 03, 2020
Authorities suspect Furgal of involvement in the slayings of several businessmen in 2004 and 2005, when he was a businessman with interests focusing on timber and metals. But the protesters knew the way - they have been marching these same streets each day for the past three weeks. Locally, his level of popularity rivalled Putin's. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Authorities suspect Furgal of involvement in the slayings of several businessmen in 2004 and 2005, when he was a businessman with interests focusing on timber and metals. But the protesters knew the way - they have been marching these same streets each day for the past three weeks. Locally, his level of popularity rivalled Putin's. (more...)
Despite vaccine race, there may never be a COVID-19 ‘silver bullet’
- August 03, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a public health emergency of worldwide concern (PHEIC), and long-term response efforts are needed given an anticipated lengthy duration of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a public health emergency of worldwide concern (PHEIC), and long-term response efforts are needed given an anticipated lengthy duration of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi Says She Has No Confidence in Dr. Deborah Birx
- August 03, 2020
Birx appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" , where she told host Dana Bash , "What we are seeing today is different from March and April". "It is extraordinarily widespread. Experts say the U.S. can afford to pay large sums for coronavirus relief efforts and should lock down the nation for four to six weeks to help stem the virus spread. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Birx appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" , where she told host Dana Bash , "What we are seeing today is different from March and April". "It is extraordinarily widespread. Experts say the U.S. can afford to pay large sums for coronavirus relief efforts and should lock down the nation for four to six weeks to help stem the virus spread. (more...)
Islamic State targets Afghan prison in attack killing 29
- August 03, 2020
Some 30 militants involved in the attack on the prison, where some 2,000 prisoners were held, according to Sohrab Qaderi, a lawmaker in the capital of Nangarhar province. The IS attacks continue despite government officials claiming a year ago that the group's Afghan branch had been completely defeated in Nangarhar. "Our mujahideen are not yet authorised to carry out attacks", Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told AFP . (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Some 30 militants involved in the attack on the prison, where some 2,000 prisoners were held, according to Sohrab Qaderi, a lawmaker in the capital of Nangarhar province. The IS attacks continue despite government officials claiming a year ago that the group's Afghan branch had been completely defeated in Nangarhar. "Our mujahideen are not yet authorised to carry out attacks", Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told AFP . (more...)
Florida Coronavirus Deaths Hit Record-High 1,230 In One Week
- August 03, 2020
For Florida this is the fourth day in a row with a record rise in deaths and for California the second this week. In his testimony, Fauci argues that a hesitancy to shut down more of the country made a baseline impact so that when the country "we were more vulnerable to a renewed surge in cases". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
For Florida this is the fourth day in a row with a record rise in deaths and for California the second this week. In his testimony, Fauci argues that a hesitancy to shut down more of the country made a baseline impact so that when the country "we were more vulnerable to a renewed surge in cases". (more...)
Indian firm gets nod for COVID-19 vaccine human trials
- August 03, 2020
A senior official in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said, "The subject expert committee that went through the data and protocol submitted for the trial was satisfied with the results and based on their opinion the DCGI permitted its trial in India". (more...)
- August 03, 2020
A senior official in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said, "The subject expert committee that went through the data and protocol submitted for the trial was satisfied with the results and based on their opinion the DCGI permitted its trial in India". (more...)
Former UK minister arrested over alleged rape
- August 03, 2020
Mr Spencer last night said the woman had reported "abusive behaviour and threats", but he does not believe there was any mention of sexual assault during the discussion, The Daily Mail reported. Meanwhile, a Conservative Party spokesperson said: "We take all allegations of this nature extremely seriously". It is only right that we wait for that investigation to conclude before hearing from the chief whip as to the action the Conservative party will take. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Mr Spencer last night said the woman had reported "abusive behaviour and threats", but he does not believe there was any mention of sexual assault during the discussion, The Daily Mail reported. Meanwhile, a Conservative Party spokesperson said: "We take all allegations of this nature extremely seriously". It is only right that we wait for that investigation to conclude before hearing from the chief whip as to the action the Conservative party will take. (more...)
Seven Missing US Marines Presumed Dead in Amphibious Vehicle Sinking
- August 03, 2020
Gen. Osterman said . "Search and rescue operations for the 7 Marines and 1 Sailor have concluded", the Twitter account for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit posted on Sunday. Of the two injured service members, one is in critical condition and one is in stable condition. "Our thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with our Marines' and Sailor's families, during this hard time", Bronzi said. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Gen. Osterman said . "Search and rescue operations for the 7 Marines and 1 Sailor have concluded", the Twitter account for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit posted on Sunday. Of the two injured service members, one is in critical condition and one is in stable condition. "Our thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with our Marines' and Sailor's families, during this hard time", Bronzi said. (more...)
Russian Vaccine Developer Further Tempers Official's Claim Of October Rollout
- August 03, 2020
Concerns raised by America's top infectious diseases specialist, Dr Anthony Fauci, about the safety of vaccines being developed by China and Russian Federation deserve to be taken seriously, notwithstanding the former choosing to use its vaccine candidate on its soldiers and the latter claiming its development will be a "Sputnik moment", recalling the erstwhile Soviet Union's foray into space. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Concerns raised by America's top infectious diseases specialist, Dr Anthony Fauci, about the safety of vaccines being developed by China and Russian Federation deserve to be taken seriously, notwithstanding the former choosing to use its vaccine candidate on its soldiers and the latter claiming its development will be a "Sputnik moment", recalling the erstwhile Soviet Union's foray into space. (more...)
Jalalabad Prison Attack Ongoing, 21 Killed
- August 03, 2020
A security official later said that some of the fugitives had been recaptured. The clearing operations are going slowly to protect the lives of policemen and inmates in the prison, and civilians in the mall, Khogyani said. Five to 10 attackers were involved in the prison assault, the Afghan security source told AFP , speaking on condition of anonymity. Some of the dead were prisoners, he said, as well as civilians, prison guards and Afghan security personnel. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
A security official later said that some of the fugitives had been recaptured. The clearing operations are going slowly to protect the lives of policemen and inmates in the prison, and civilians in the mall, Khogyani said. Five to 10 attackers were involved in the prison assault, the Afghan security source told AFP , speaking on condition of anonymity. Some of the dead were prisoners, he said, as well as civilians, prison guards and Afghan security personnel. (more...)
Microsoft says talks on possible TikTok purchase to continue
- August 03, 2020
The Redmond, Washigton-based company announced its intentions following a conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Trump, who had threatened to ban the Chinese-owned TikTok as early as this weekend over data security concerns. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
The Redmond, Washigton-based company announced its intentions following a conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Trump, who had threatened to ban the Chinese-owned TikTok as early as this weekend over data security concerns. (more...)
Covid-19 infections top 18 million worldwide
- August 03, 2020
Of these, at least 10,326,000 are now considered recovered. A testing associate dressed in personal protective equipment helps people waiting in line to check in at a COVID-19 testing centre at Lincoln Park amid the coronavirus pandemic on 7 July 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Of these, at least 10,326,000 are now considered recovered. A testing associate dressed in personal protective equipment helps people waiting in line to check in at a COVID-19 testing centre at Lincoln Park amid the coronavirus pandemic on 7 July 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (more...)
Pelosi says she has no confidence in White House coronavirus adviser Birx
- August 03, 2020
Dr Birx told CNN's State of the Union she respected Ms Pelosi , and thought the criticism was triggered by a New York Times article which suggested she was too ready to embrace overly optimistic assessments about the pandemic. "If you have a high case load and active community spread, just like we are asking people not to go to bars, not to have household parties, not to create large spreading events, we are asking people to distance learn at this moment so we can get this epidemic ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Dr Birx told CNN's State of the Union she respected Ms Pelosi , and thought the criticism was triggered by a New York Times article which suggested she was too ready to embrace overly optimistic assessments about the pandemic. "If you have a high case load and active community spread, just like we are asking people not to go to bars, not to have household parties, not to create large spreading events, we are asking people to distance learn at this moment so we can get this epidemic ... (more...)
India Bootleg Alcohol Death Toll Rises To 98 As Families Mourn
- August 03, 2020
More than 80 people have died and others have been sickened in recent days after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in the Indian state of Punjab , officials and reports said Saturday. "Strict action will be taken against any public servant or other found complicit in the case", Singh said during a televised address. Moreover, 13 officials from the police and excise and taxation departments had been suspended for negligence while investigations are on to ascertain their complicity in the case, ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
More than 80 people have died and others have been sickened in recent days after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in the Indian state of Punjab , officials and reports said Saturday. "Strict action will be taken against any public servant or other found complicit in the case", Singh said during a televised address. Moreover, 13 officials from the police and excise and taxation departments had been suspended for negligence while investigations are on to ascertain their complicity in the case, ... (more...)
'Russia preparing mass coronavirus vaccinations for October'
- August 03, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said at the House coronavirus committee hearing he "hopes to have a safe and effective vaccine" in the upcoming months; Mike Emanuel reports. Russian Federation has released no scientific data proving the vaccines' safety or efficacy. "It's a Sputnik moment", he said. Meanwhile, a committee at the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked the Drugs Standard Control Organisation (DCGI) to allow the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the second and ... (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said at the House coronavirus committee hearing he "hopes to have a safe and effective vaccine" in the upcoming months; Mike Emanuel reports. Russian Federation has released no scientific data proving the vaccines' safety or efficacy. "It's a Sputnik moment", he said. Meanwhile, a committee at the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked the Drugs Standard Control Organisation (DCGI) to allow the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the second and ... (more...)
Plane loaded with cocaine crashes in Australia uncovering criminal syndicate
- August 03, 2020
It was then loaded up with drugs for the return flight to Australia. According to authorities, the plane had flown to Papua New Guinea from Mareeba in Far North Queensland , flying at about 3,000 feet to avoid being detected by radar. The pilot, also Australian, was arrested and charged with an immigration offence after handing himself into the embassy in Papua New Guinea. They face a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
It was then loaded up with drugs for the return flight to Australia. According to authorities, the plane had flown to Papua New Guinea from Mareeba in Far North Queensland , flying at about 3,000 feet to avoid being detected by radar. The pilot, also Australian, was arrested and charged with an immigration offence after handing himself into the embassy in Papua New Guinea. They face a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. (more...)
Isaias continues up the east coast
- August 03, 2020
Storm clouds are seen over the city as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on August 1. It was strengthening slightly with sustained winds just under a category one hurricane, taking a north to north-west path. "We still are experiencing some winds", Lisa DeLaRionda, a spokeswoman for Palm Beach County said on Sunday. Hurricane Isaias is expected to have its greatest impacts on the Myrtle Beach area on Monday night into Tuesday morning. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
Storm clouds are seen over the city as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on August 1. It was strengthening slightly with sustained winds just under a category one hurricane, taking a north to north-west path. "We still are experiencing some winds", Lisa DeLaRionda, a spokeswoman for Palm Beach County said on Sunday. Hurricane Isaias is expected to have its greatest impacts on the Myrtle Beach area on Monday night into Tuesday morning. (more...)
Covid-19: Australia's Victoria state declares state of disaster
- August 03, 2020
In addition to the curfew and new restrictions, which are outlined in more detail below, "significant changes" to workplaces are due to be announced today. All of the restrictions can be relaxed for "work, medical care or compassionate reasons". The new lockdown measures will last for six weeks. All schools across the state will return to remote learning for all students from Wednesday, including years 11 and 12 who had previously returned to the classroom. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
In addition to the curfew and new restrictions, which are outlined in more detail below, "significant changes" to workplaces are due to be announced today. All of the restrictions can be relaxed for "work, medical care or compassionate reasons". The new lockdown measures will last for six weeks. All schools across the state will return to remote learning for all students from Wednesday, including years 11 and 12 who had previously returned to the classroom. (more...)
Troopers: Pilots, passengers in Soldotna mid-air collision ID'd
- August 03, 2020
That included Kansas resident David Rogers, who troopers identified as a guide, and SC residents Caleb Hulsey, Heather Hulsey, Makay Hulsey, and Kristen Wright. "He will be tremendously missed". "One plane had a single occupant" / The crash was first reported around 8:30 am (1630 GMT) near the city of Soldotna, some 100 kilometres south-west of Anchorage the Alaska Department of Public Safety said in a statement. (more...)
- August 03, 2020
That included Kansas resident David Rogers, who troopers identified as a guide, and SC residents Caleb Hulsey, Heather Hulsey, Makay Hulsey, and Kristen Wright. "He will be tremendously missed". "One plane had a single occupant" / The crash was first reported around 8:30 am (1630 GMT) near the city of Soldotna, some 100 kilometres south-west of Anchorage the Alaska Department of Public Safety said in a statement. (more...)
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