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Woman attacked by shark at Shelley Beach, Port Macquarie
- August 16, 2020
He then helped her out of the water and up to the beach, where an ambulance and emergency personnel were waiting. People do anything to save their loved ones from troubles, and one man in Australia went into a fist-fight with a shark to save his wife. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
He then helped her out of the water and up to the beach, where an ambulance and emergency personnel were waiting. People do anything to save their loved ones from troubles, and one man in Australia went into a fist-fight with a shark to save his wife. (more...)
Facebook turned blind eye to anti-Muslim posts in Modi's India
- August 16, 2020
Das's job entails lobbying the Indian government on Facebook's behalf. A day after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ ) reported that Facebook opposed applying its hate-speech rules to entities linked with the BJP , Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Sunday alleged that the saffron party controls the social networking site, along with WhatsApp, and uses it to spread fake news in order to influence the electorate. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Das's job entails lobbying the Indian government on Facebook's behalf. A day after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ ) reported that Facebook opposed applying its hate-speech rules to entities linked with the BJP , Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Sunday alleged that the saffron party controls the social networking site, along with WhatsApp, and uses it to spread fake news in order to influence the electorate. (more...)
Former cricketer Chetan Chauhan's condition critical, on life support
- August 16, 2020
Chetan Chauhan held the portfolios of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, PRD and Civil Security in the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet. "His son Vinayak will be reaching anytime and we will then perform last rites", news agency PTI quoted Pushpendra. Chauhan was also a prominent figure outside of cricket, being twice elected to the lower house of the Indian parliament (Lok Sabha), and had been serving as a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Chetan Chauhan held the portfolios of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, PRD and Civil Security in the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet. "His son Vinayak will be reaching anytime and we will then perform last rites", news agency PTI quoted Pushpendra. Chauhan was also a prominent figure outside of cricket, being twice elected to the lower house of the Indian parliament (Lok Sabha), and had been serving as a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government. (more...)
Donald Trump Says He Will "Look At" Pardoning Edward Snowden
- August 16, 2020
Edward Snowden , a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee who became a whistleblower, revealing the illegal spying practices conducted by United States intelligence agencies, has been living in Russian Federation since 2013. "There are a lot of people that think that he is not being treated fairly", Trump told the newspaper. Many people are on his side, I will say that. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Edward Snowden , a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee who became a whistleblower, revealing the illegal spying practices conducted by United States intelligence agencies, has been living in Russian Federation since 2013. "There are a lot of people that think that he is not being treated fairly", Trump told the newspaper. Many people are on his side, I will say that. (more...)
What's happening at the U.S. Postal Service, and why?
- August 16, 2020
In states without universal mail-in voting, applications for mail ballots are generally sent out to voters by mail. According to NYT analysis, around 18% of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell , D- Calif., also announced a proposal Friday, for the creation of a Presidential Crimes Commission, a panel that would investigate allegations against President Trump and his administration after he leaves office. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
In states without universal mail-in voting, applications for mail ballots are generally sent out to voters by mail. According to NYT analysis, around 18% of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell , D- Calif., also announced a proposal Friday, for the creation of a Presidential Crimes Commission, a panel that would investigate allegations against President Trump and his administration after he leaves office. (more...)
S. Korea's cases jump again, lower in Victoria
- August 16, 2020
All but one of the new cases were community transmissions and appeared to be linked to a cluster in Auckland where the most recent outbreak started, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield told a media briefing in Wellington. Worry deepened here about the resurgence in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the massive rally in Seoul , of which participants came from across the country, may spread the virus nationwide. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
All but one of the new cases were community transmissions and appeared to be linked to a cluster in Auckland where the most recent outbreak started, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield told a media briefing in Wellington. Worry deepened here about the resurgence in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the massive rally in Seoul , of which participants came from across the country, may spread the virus nationwide. (more...)
New Zealand records 13 new coronavirus cases
- August 16, 2020
Dr Bloomfield said initial investigations into the new cases have led them to believe none of them have left the Auckland region recently. Authorities did not have results to report on surface testing yet, he said. But authorities say more progress is needed before stage four and three lockdown restrictions can be eased for Melbourne and regional Victoria. "We could make it compulsory and spend a lot of time on enforcement, what we need here is a cultural acceptance amongst all New ... (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Dr Bloomfield said initial investigations into the new cases have led them to believe none of them have left the Auckland region recently. Authorities did not have results to report on surface testing yet, he said. But authorities say more progress is needed before stage four and three lockdown restrictions can be eased for Melbourne and regional Victoria. "We could make it compulsory and spend a lot of time on enforcement, what we need here is a cultural acceptance amongst all New ... (more...)
Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in California
- August 16, 2020
The fire was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday near North Lake Hughes Road and Pine Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest, according to the U. "In addition to that, we have a very unstable air mass over the Lake Fire that's going to allow for a pyrocumulus (cloud) development later today so that will create extreme fire behavior", meteorologist Matt Mehle said. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The fire was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday near North Lake Hughes Road and Pine Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest, according to the U. "In addition to that, we have a very unstable air mass over the Lake Fire that's going to allow for a pyrocumulus (cloud) development later today so that will create extreme fire behavior", meteorologist Matt Mehle said. (more...)
Tropical Storm Josephine weakens slightly in Atlantic Ocean
- August 16, 2020
NHC forecasters say that this general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected for the next couple of days. With Kyle, the 2020 season has so far produced 11 named storms, including two hurricanes: Hanna , which impacted Texas and northern Mexico, and Isaias , which tracked up the U.S. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
NHC forecasters say that this general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected for the next couple of days. With Kyle, the 2020 season has so far produced 11 named storms, including two hurricanes: Hanna , which impacted Texas and northern Mexico, and Isaias , which tracked up the U.S. (more...)
Japanese ship leaking tons of oil off Mauritius has broken in two
- August 16, 2020
The ship ran aground in late July at Pointe d'Esny, a known sanctuary for rare wildlife. Japan's environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, said on Saturday his country planned to send a team of ministry officials and specialists to Mauritius to assess the damage from an oil spill. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The ship ran aground in late July at Pointe d'Esny, a known sanctuary for rare wildlife. Japan's environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, said on Saturday his country planned to send a team of ministry officials and specialists to Mauritius to assess the damage from an oil spill. (more...)
Iran's Foreign Minister in Lebanon
- August 16, 2020
Zarif has travelled to Lebanon to express solidarity and sympathy with the Lebanese people and government over the Beirut tragedy. Hale said an FBI team is expected to arrive in Beirut by the end of this week to partake in the investigations. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Zarif has travelled to Lebanon to express solidarity and sympathy with the Lebanese people and government over the Beirut tragedy. Hale said an FBI team is expected to arrive in Beirut by the end of this week to partake in the investigations. (more...)
NM senators challenge postmaster general
- August 16, 2020
President Trump on Saturday defended postmaster general Louis DeJoy amid criticisms of his actions at the helm of the U.S. Postal Service, although Mr. Democrats have been more likely than Republicans to vote by mail in primary contests held so far this year. The states run elections, not the Postal Service. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
President Trump on Saturday defended postmaster general Louis DeJoy amid criticisms of his actions at the helm of the U.S. Postal Service, although Mr. Democrats have been more likely than Republicans to vote by mail in primary contests held so far this year. The states run elections, not the Postal Service. (more...)
France to reciprocate Britain's quarantine
- August 16, 2020
Britain usually welcomes about 3.5 million visitors from France each year according to the same data, making France the second biggest market for tourists coming into the UK behind the United States. Shapps said the French government has reported a 66 per cent increase in the amount of positive tests in the past week. The move will come as a bitter blow to the hard-pressed French tourism industry which relies heavily on visitors from the UK. (more...)
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- August 16, 2020
Britain usually welcomes about 3.5 million visitors from France each year according to the same data, making France the second biggest market for tourists coming into the UK behind the United States. Shapps said the French government has reported a 66 per cent increase in the amount of positive tests in the past week. The move will come as a bitter blow to the hard-pressed French tourism industry which relies heavily on visitors from the UK. (more...)
South Korea records jump in virus cases
- August 16, 2020
The new measures, which will go into effect on Monday and last 28 days, include the closure of beaches and places of worship, as well as a ban on dining at restaurants and bars. "We are facing a desperately unsafe situation that could lead to another wave of epidemics if we cannot overcome this crisis", said Chung. AstraZeneca is among those working on Covid-19 vaccine candidates now in development around the world. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
The new measures, which will go into effect on Monday and last 28 days, include the closure of beaches and places of worship, as well as a ban on dining at restaurants and bars. "We are facing a desperately unsafe situation that could lead to another wave of epidemics if we cannot overcome this crisis", said Chung. AstraZeneca is among those working on Covid-19 vaccine candidates now in development around the world. (more...)
Shark attack on NSW north coast leaves surfer with severe leg injuries
- August 16, 2020
He survived after his father jumped in the water to save him. Fifteen-year-old Mani Hart-Deville died in July when he was attacked by a shark while surfing at Wilsons Headland at Wooli Beach in NSW. "We've had some really serious and tragic shark encounters over the past couple of months along the NSW coastline so to paddle out of your own safety zone, in to an area where you know there is a large shark, I think is wonderful". (more...)
- August 16, 2020
He survived after his father jumped in the water to save him. Fifteen-year-old Mani Hart-Deville died in July when he was attacked by a shark while surfing at Wilsons Headland at Wooli Beach in NSW. "We've had some really serious and tragic shark encounters over the past couple of months along the NSW coastline so to paddle out of your own safety zone, in to an area where you know there is a large shark, I think is wonderful". (more...)
Detainees show bruises after Belarus releases 2,000 election protesters
- August 16, 2020
As the protesters rallied on the square, Lukashenko dismissed them as puppets manipulated from overseas. More than 6,000 people have been detained since the election, and several people are still reported missing after opposition supporters took to the streets to demand a fair election. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
As the protesters rallied on the square, Lukashenko dismissed them as puppets manipulated from overseas. More than 6,000 people have been detained since the election, and several people are still reported missing after opposition supporters took to the streets to demand a fair election. (more...)
Australia commemorates end of World War II with message of unity
- August 16, 2020
Later in the day, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a national ceremony to mark the anniversary, which had been scaled back because of the coronavirus. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made his ritual offering to the shrine instead of the visit. That will reinforce the view in Beijing and Seoul that 75 years after the war ended, Japan's ruling elite is still less than honest in its remorse for this country's wartime aggression. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Later in the day, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a national ceremony to mark the anniversary, which had been scaled back because of the coronavirus. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made his ritual offering to the shrine instead of the visit. That will reinforce the view in Beijing and Seoul that 75 years after the war ended, Japan's ruling elite is still less than honest in its remorse for this country's wartime aggression. (more...)
NK leader warns against accepting outside flood aid due to virus risk
- August 16, 2020
Kim also asked officials to "prevent any violation of anti-epidemic rules among inhabitants in the flood-hit area and those mobilized for the rehabilitation work". But experts said the COVID-19 crisis likely thwarted some of Mr Kim's major economic goals by forcing the country into a lockdown that shut the border with China - the North's major ally and economic lifeline - and potentially hampered his ability to mobilise people for labour. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Kim also asked officials to "prevent any violation of anti-epidemic rules among inhabitants in the flood-hit area and those mobilized for the rehabilitation work". But experts said the COVID-19 crisis likely thwarted some of Mr Kim's major economic goals by forcing the country into a lockdown that shut the border with China - the North's major ally and economic lifeline - and potentially hampered his ability to mobilise people for labour. (more...)
Ford blasts Ontario teachers' unions, delivers plan to reopen schools
- August 16, 2020
Tricia Gutierrez, a Brantford mother of two elementary school-aged sons, questioned how, even if funding is available, school boards would have time to find empty space in order to improve physical distancing or get work done on school ventilation systems given that classes start in just over three weeks. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
Tricia Gutierrez, a Brantford mother of two elementary school-aged sons, questioned how, even if funding is available, school boards would have time to find empty space in order to improve physical distancing or get work done on school ventilation systems given that classes start in just over three weeks. (more...)
New Zealand's coronavirus strategy is 'very dangerous', Aussie health chief says
- August 16, 2020
All 29 cases "remain linked to one cluster centred in Auckland", Ms Ardern said, adding that 38 people are in government quarantine. "Cabinet has agreed to maintain our current settings for an additional 12 days, bringing us to a full two weeks in total", Ardern said. (more...)
- August 16, 2020
All 29 cases "remain linked to one cluster centred in Auckland", Ms Ardern said, adding that 38 people are in government quarantine. "Cabinet has agreed to maintain our current settings for an additional 12 days, bringing us to a full two weeks in total", Ardern said. (more...)
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