World
Emperor, empress, Abe attend ceremony to mark 75th anniversary of WWII surrender
- August 15, 2020
Japan's prime minister has marked the 75th anniversary of his country's surrender in World War Two on Saturday. At least four Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects in person at Yasukuni, which honours 14 Japanese wartime leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal, as well as Japan's war dead. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Japan's prime minister has marked the 75th anniversary of his country's surrender in World War Two on Saturday. At least four Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects in person at Yasukuni, which honours 14 Japanese wartime leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal, as well as Japan's war dead. (more...)
How the world sees historic Israel-UAE deal
- August 15, 2020
In early May, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said that he hoped Israel would consider Trump's Middle East peace proposal before "proceeding with any plan" to annex the West Bank settlements of Judea and Samaria. A man holds a phone while reading a story published on Fars News Agency's website about the recent news of a US-brokered deal between Israel and the UAE to normalise relations, in Iran's capital Tehran on August 14, 2020. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
In early May, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said that he hoped Israel would consider Trump's Middle East peace proposal before "proceeding with any plan" to annex the West Bank settlements of Judea and Samaria. A man holds a phone while reading a story published on Fars News Agency's website about the recent news of a US-brokered deal between Israel and the UAE to normalise relations, in Iran's capital Tehran on August 14, 2020. (more...)
United Kingdom tourists flee from France as quarantine restrictions loom
- August 15, 2020
The new restrictions were announced on Thursday evening in a tweet from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, warning travelers that they will face a mandatory 14-day quarantine period should they arrive in the United Kingdom after 4:00am on Saturday, when the rule change will take effect. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The new restrictions were announced on Thursday evening in a tweet from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, warning travelers that they will face a mandatory 14-day quarantine period should they arrive in the United Kingdom after 4:00am on Saturday, when the rule change will take effect. (more...)
Kabul begins release of final 400 Taliban prisoners ahead of talks
- August 15, 2020
According to government data, out of the 400 prisoners in question, 156 of them have been sentenced to death, 105 of them are accused of murder, 34 of them are accused of kidnapping that led to murder, 51 of them are accused of drug smuggling, 44 of them are on the blacklist of the Afghan government and its allies, 6 of them are accused of assorted other crimes, 4 are accused of unspecified crimes. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
According to government data, out of the 400 prisoners in question, 156 of them have been sentenced to death, 105 of them are accused of murder, 34 of them are accused of kidnapping that led to murder, 51 of them are accused of drug smuggling, 44 of them are on the blacklist of the Afghan government and its allies, 6 of them are accused of assorted other crimes, 4 are accused of unspecified crimes. (more...)
Over 1,000 in Georgia district quarantine as high school shut
- August 15, 2020
Elementary students will return to school for in-person learning on some days, but every Wednesday they will learn remotely to allow time for additional cleaning and sanitizing. "We've given the responsibility to the schools, to the local superintendents", Kemp said at a news conference on Monday. Some school districts are using one remote day per week to bring in smaller groups of high need students. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Elementary students will return to school for in-person learning on some days, but every Wednesday they will learn remotely to allow time for additional cleaning and sanitizing. "We've given the responsibility to the schools, to the local superintendents", Kemp said at a news conference on Monday. Some school districts are using one remote day per week to bring in smaller groups of high need students. (more...)
Trump illegally installed top DHS officials: Government watchdog
- August 15, 2020
However, White House spokesman Judd Deere said the GAO decision was "not only wrong, but laughable" as she believes the DHA has the authority to employ acting secretaries under federal law. Lawyers for protesters in Portland said it would also aid their lawsuit against the deployment of DHS agents in response to violence at the city's federal courthouse. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
However, White House spokesman Judd Deere said the GAO decision was "not only wrong, but laughable" as she believes the DHA has the authority to employ acting secretaries under federal law. Lawyers for protesters in Portland said it would also aid their lawsuit against the deployment of DHS agents in response to violence at the city's federal courthouse. (more...)
Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty as part of Russian Federation probe
- August 15, 2020
Kevin Clinesmith is expected to plead guilty to one count of making a false statement related to the altering of a government email about a former Trump campaign adviser who was a target of Federal Bureau of Investigation surveillance, attorney Justin Shur told The Associated Press . (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Kevin Clinesmith is expected to plead guilty to one count of making a false statement related to the altering of a government email about a former Trump campaign adviser who was a target of Federal Bureau of Investigation surveillance, attorney Justin Shur told The Associated Press . (more...)
UN Has Rejected Call to Indefinitely Extend Iran Arms Embargo
- August 15, 2020
Acting UK Ambassador Jonathan Allen said in a statement that while the United Kingdom had set out its concerns of Iran's destabilizing behavior in the region, the UK abstained, "because it was clear that it would not attract the support of the Council and would not represent a basis for achieving consensus" and would therefore not contribute to regional stability. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Acting UK Ambassador Jonathan Allen said in a statement that while the United Kingdom had set out its concerns of Iran's destabilizing behavior in the region, the UK abstained, "because it was clear that it would not attract the support of the Council and would not represent a basis for achieving consensus" and would therefore not contribute to regional stability. (more...)
Yale accused of discriminatory admissions process
- August 15, 2020
The letter blasted Yale, located in CT, saying that " unlawfully dividing Americans into racial and ethnic blocs fosters stereotypes, bitterness, and division ". It's the latest attack by the Justice Department against affirmative action . The DOJ's investigation into Yale was kicked off by a complaint from the civil rights group Asian-American Coalition for Education that cited not only Yale, but also Brown and Dartmouth. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
The letter blasted Yale, located in CT, saying that " unlawfully dividing Americans into racial and ethnic blocs fosters stereotypes, bitterness, and division ". It's the latest attack by the Justice Department against affirmative action . The DOJ's investigation into Yale was kicked off by a complaint from the civil rights group Asian-American Coalition for Education that cited not only Yale, but also Brown and Dartmouth. (more...)
Syracuse City School District to Welcome Students Back September 14th
- August 15, 2020
Students in the following districts will have their first day of class online. Many school districts in Will County and throughout IL have opted to start the school year remotely as concerns about the Coronavirus have yet to subside and the number of cases are starting to edge back up again statewide. (more...)
- August 15, 2020
Students in the following districts will have their first day of class online. Many school districts in Will County and throughout IL have opted to start the school year remotely as concerns about the Coronavirus have yet to subside and the number of cases are starting to edge back up again statewide. (more...)
United States officials say COVID-19 vaccine will be free for Americans
- August 14, 2020
It is also encouraging that Novavax's recent clinical data shows their vaccine triggers an immune response greater than that in patients who have recovered from the disease. The vaccine is based on technology used in its recently approved preventative Ebola vaccine created to induce long-term immunity in individuals over one years' old. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
It is also encouraging that Novavax's recent clinical data shows their vaccine triggers an immune response greater than that in patients who have recovered from the disease. The vaccine is based on technology used in its recently approved preventative Ebola vaccine created to induce long-term immunity in individuals over one years' old. (more...)
Canada/U.S. border to remain closed until September 21
- August 14, 2020
Most recently, the border was to reopen on August 21. Reuters reported earlier Friday the planned extension at the U.S. Essential cross-border workers like health care professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Most recently, the border was to reopen on August 21. Reuters reported earlier Friday the planned extension at the U.S. Essential cross-border workers like health care professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. (more...)
China attacks new US demand to register Confucius Institutes
- August 14, 2020
The Confucius Institute has about 500 classes in the US and is a group of Beijing-funded educational programs between China and other nations aimed at promoting Chinese languages and culture. In addition, there are institutes on 65 USA campuses. Amid a growing rift between the two nations, hardline U.S. lawmakers argue that China is trying to increase its influence through Confucius Institutes. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
The Confucius Institute has about 500 classes in the US and is a group of Beijing-funded educational programs between China and other nations aimed at promoting Chinese languages and culture. In addition, there are institutes on 65 USA campuses. Amid a growing rift between the two nations, hardline U.S. lawmakers argue that China is trying to increase its influence through Confucius Institutes. (more...)
Washington County School District confirms positive COVID-19 at its high school
- August 14, 2020
They say the school took immediate action and quarantined all students who were in close contact with the infected student. Parents, teachers and students voiced their conflicting views about school safety and leadership as the Georgia school district grapples with providing an education during a global pandemic. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
They say the school took immediate action and quarantined all students who were in close contact with the infected student. Parents, teachers and students voiced their conflicting views about school safety and leadership as the Georgia school district grapples with providing an education during a global pandemic. (more...)
After Trump's hair-washing complaint, USA seeks change to shower rules
- August 14, 2020
So when you think of the words " Donald Trump " and "Hair", you probably don't think of anything good. As newer shower fixtures came out with multiple nozzles, the Obama administration defined the showerhead restrictions to apply to what comes out in total. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
So when you think of the words " Donald Trump " and "Hair", you probably don't think of anything good. As newer shower fixtures came out with multiple nozzles, the Obama administration defined the showerhead restrictions to apply to what comes out in total. (more...)
Slovenia, US Sign Declaration on Security of 5G Networks
- August 14, 2020
Speaking to the Czech Senate on Wednesday, Pompeo called on European countries to rally against the Communist Party of China, which he accused of leveraging economic might to exert its influence around the world. The Cold War reference came after China's ambassador to London last month warned that the United States was picking a fight with Beijing ahead of the USA presidential election in November. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Speaking to the Czech Senate on Wednesday, Pompeo called on European countries to rally against the Communist Party of China, which he accused of leveraging economic might to exert its influence around the world. The Cold War reference came after China's ambassador to London last month warned that the United States was picking a fight with Beijing ahead of the USA presidential election in November. (more...)
Joe Biden formally introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
- August 14, 2020
Conway noted that four years ago, Trump asked her to be his 2016 campaign manager and she was part of conversations around picking Mike Pence to serve as his vice president, noting his geographic value in the Midwest and different political experience, which Harris doesn't provide for Biden. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Conway noted that four years ago, Trump asked her to be his 2016 campaign manager and she was part of conversations around picking Mike Pence to serve as his vice president, noting his geographic value in the Midwest and different political experience, which Harris doesn't provide for Biden. (more...)
A Newspaper Becomes The Symbol Of Freedom In Hong Kong
- August 14, 2020
It is not clear what specific action led to the 72-year-old's arrest. Hong Kong police confirmed that at least nine people, aged 23 to 72, were arrested on suspicion of breaching the new law. Monday's newsroom raid comes as reports emerge of a new unit within the Hong Kong Immigration Department that is now vetting foreign journalist work visas. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
It is not clear what specific action led to the 72-year-old's arrest. Hong Kong police confirmed that at least nine people, aged 23 to 72, were arrested on suspicion of breaching the new law. Monday's newsroom raid comes as reports emerge of a new unit within the Hong Kong Immigration Department that is now vetting foreign journalist work visas. (more...)
Turkey blasts disputed UAE deal with Israel
- August 14, 2020
Tel Aviv said it has agreed to "delay" the annexation of Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank, but the plan "remains on the table". "With that being the case, there is no credibility in presenting the trilateral declaration as a support to the Palestinian cause", the communique read. (more...)
- August 14, 2020
Tel Aviv said it has agreed to "delay" the annexation of Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank, but the plan "remains on the table". "With that being the case, there is no credibility in presenting the trilateral declaration as a support to the Palestinian cause", the communique read. (more...)
Beirut explosion rocks Lebanon's capital city
- August 14, 2020
The loud blast in Beirut's port area was felt across large parts of the city and some districts lost electricity. Speaking to reporters in televised remarks, he declined to speculate about the cause of the explosion in Lebanon's capital, saying "we can not preempt investigations". (more...)
- August 14, 2020
The loud blast in Beirut's port area was felt across large parts of the city and some districts lost electricity. Speaking to reporters in televised remarks, he declined to speculate about the cause of the explosion in Lebanon's capital, saying "we can not preempt investigations". (more...)
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