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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces resignation
- August 30, 2020
Abe has delegated authority to Nikai to make decisions related to the party leadership race. 2006 - Is elected leader of the governing Liberal Democratic party, making him prime minister. "In Korea, he was seen as a very risky leader in that he is a grandson of Kishi Nobusuke (a suspected war criminal and later prime minister), pursued constitutional amendments and dreamed of turning Japan into a normal state, in regard to its self-defense forces", she says. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
Abe has delegated authority to Nikai to make decisions related to the party leadership race. 2006 - Is elected leader of the governing Liberal Democratic party, making him prime minister. "In Korea, he was seen as a very risky leader in that he is a grandson of Kishi Nobusuke (a suspected war criminal and later prime minister), pursued constitutional amendments and dreamed of turning Japan into a normal state, in regard to its self-defense forces", she says. (more...)
Healthcare worker one of two new community cases in NZ
- August 30, 2020
New Zealand yesterday announced 12 new cases of Covid-19, including five community transmission cases, all linked to the Auckland cluster. A Covid-19 community testing station in Ōtara. To those this affects, I am sorry. "Over the past two weekends, there have been some areas across the Auckland region where people have ignored closure notices at public spaces and a lack of physical distancing has been noted". (more...)
- August 30, 2020
New Zealand yesterday announced 12 new cases of Covid-19, including five community transmission cases, all linked to the Auckland cluster. A Covid-19 community testing station in Ōtara. To those this affects, I am sorry. "Over the past two weekends, there have been some areas across the Auckland region where people have ignored closure notices at public spaces and a lack of physical distancing has been noted". (more...)
Tens of Thousands in Berlin Protest Against Virus Restrictions
- August 30, 2020
Few of the demonstrators wore masks or followed social distancing guidelines as they waved flags and marched towards the Brandenburg Gate for a final rally, where about 20,000 people from Germany and other European countries were expected to gather. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
Few of the demonstrators wore masks or followed social distancing guidelines as they waved flags and marched towards the Brandenburg Gate for a final rally, where about 20,000 people from Germany and other European countries were expected to gather. (more...)
Where will New Zealand mosque shooter serve life sentence?
- August 30, 2020
While Australia and New Zealand have close visa arrangements, they do not have a prisoner transfer deal, creating a hurdle to any near-term change in Tarrant's imprisonment. Prosecutor Mark Zarifeh said the atrocity was "without comparison in New Zealand's criminal history". Tarrant coming back to Australia gets extremely complicated because unlike our trans-Tasman neighbours, most Australian states don't allow for a prison sentence without the possibility of parole. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
While Australia and New Zealand have close visa arrangements, they do not have a prisoner transfer deal, creating a hurdle to any near-term change in Tarrant's imprisonment. Prosecutor Mark Zarifeh said the atrocity was "without comparison in New Zealand's criminal history". Tarrant coming back to Australia gets extremely complicated because unlike our trans-Tasman neighbours, most Australian states don't allow for a prison sentence without the possibility of parole. (more...)
Riots in Sweden after far-right activists burn Koran
- August 30, 2020
Explained: Why have violent riots broken out in the Swedish city of Malmo? Earlier in the day, a copy of the Quran had been burned by right-wing extremists. Paludan past year attracted media attention for burning a Quran wrapped in bacon - a meat banned in Islam. However, rapists and murderers are always welcome'. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
Explained: Why have violent riots broken out in the Swedish city of Malmo? Earlier in the day, a copy of the Quran had been burned by right-wing extremists. Paludan past year attracted media attention for burning a Quran wrapped in bacon - a meat banned in Islam. However, rapists and murderers are always welcome'. (more...)
Four US Soldiers Injured After Heated Dispute With a Russian Military Patrol
- August 30, 2020
Unnamed U.S. officials confirmed the incident to CNN and ABC News. The U.S. has several hundred troops in Syria , following a pullout President Trump announced. roadblock and in the ensuring encounter, a collision between Russian and United States vehicles left four USA servicemembers with concussion-like injuries. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
Unnamed U.S. officials confirmed the incident to CNN and ABC News. The U.S. has several hundred troops in Syria , following a pullout President Trump announced. roadblock and in the ensuring encounter, a collision between Russian and United States vehicles left four USA servicemembers with concussion-like injuries. (more...)
SC refuses to grant permission for Muharram processions
- August 30, 2020
The CJI had orally remarked a few days ago how the court found it "strange that they [authorities] are willing to allow activities involving economic interests, but if it involves religion, they cite COVID to say they can not open". It allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with the liberty to approach the high court with limited prayer of holding procession in Lucknow. The apex court said how can it pass a general order for the whole country. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
The CJI had orally remarked a few days ago how the court found it "strange that they [authorities] are willing to allow activities involving economic interests, but if it involves religion, they cite COVID to say they can not open". It allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with the liberty to approach the high court with limited prayer of holding procession in Lucknow. The apex court said how can it pass a general order for the whole country. (more...)
U.S. Marshals Rescued 39 Children From Trafficking And Exploitation In Georgia
- August 30, 2020
Their recovery was facilitated by an operation that involved not just US Marshals but also local authorities such as Children's Healthcare of Atlanta , Georgia Bureau of Investigation, office of Georgia's Attorney General, and other state-level departments dealing with children's welfare. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
Their recovery was facilitated by an operation that involved not just US Marshals but also local authorities such as Children's Healthcare of Atlanta , Georgia Bureau of Investigation, office of Georgia's Attorney General, and other state-level departments dealing with children's welfare. (more...)
China test-fires 'carrier-killer' missile as USA announces new sanctions
- August 30, 2020
On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department said it was imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for the military buildup in the South China Sea. During the regular Chinese Foreign Ministry press conference, spokesman Zhao Lijian said "relevant training activities" conducted in the South China Sea were "routine". (more...)
- August 30, 2020
On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department said it was imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for the military buildup in the South China Sea. During the regular Chinese Foreign Ministry press conference, spokesman Zhao Lijian said "relevant training activities" conducted in the South China Sea were "routine". (more...)
Floods Kill 23 In Pakistan's Karachi, Heavy Rain Expected To Continue
- August 30, 2020
He said that he visited all the districts that received heavy rainfall this week and that nearly the entire province is affected by the rains, with a lot of devastation in Karachi in particular. Leaders of various trade bodies of the country have urged the federal government to take emergency measures for Karachi which has been badly affected due to heavy rains that have caused a massive flooding in the city over the last couple of days. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
He said that he visited all the districts that received heavy rainfall this week and that nearly the entire province is affected by the rains, with a lot of devastation in Karachi in particular. Leaders of various trade bodies of the country have urged the federal government to take emergency measures for Karachi which has been badly affected due to heavy rains that have caused a massive flooding in the city over the last couple of days. (more...)
Victoria records lowest number of new Covid-19 cases in two months
- August 30, 2020
They are low. We want to keep them low and drive them down even further. "We are not seeing it increase and the idea is it's expected to slowly decrease", he said. The state's Department of Health and Human Services announced the latest numbers recorded over the past 24 hours on Twitter on Saturday morning. Eighteen additional deaths takes the state toll to 514 and the national death count to 601. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
They are low. We want to keep them low and drive them down even further. "We are not seeing it increase and the idea is it's expected to slowly decrease", he said. The state's Department of Health and Human Services announced the latest numbers recorded over the past 24 hours on Twitter on Saturday morning. Eighteen additional deaths takes the state toll to 514 and the national death count to 601. (more...)
Trump wants Biden to take 'drug test' before first debate
- August 30, 2020
The current debate schedule, set by the self-described nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, would see Trump and Biden debate on September 29 and twice more in October. "The violence we're witnessing is happening under Donald Trump ". It said Cooper's "How to Medical" video has been viewed "more 20 million times and counting". (more...)
- August 30, 2020
The current debate schedule, set by the self-described nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, would see Trump and Biden debate on September 29 and twice more in October. "The violence we're witnessing is happening under Donald Trump ". It said Cooper's "How to Medical" video has been viewed "more 20 million times and counting". (more...)
Known COVID-19 cases rise to 34.6 lakh, death toll at 62,550
- August 30, 2020
The active cases tally on Saturday rose to 14040 from 13,208 the previous day. Currently, India's Case Fatality Rate is at 1.81 per cent. Registering over 75,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a span of 24 hours, India's virus tally sprinted past 33 lakh on Thursday, while the number of recoveries crossed the 25 lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data. (more...)
- August 30, 2020
The active cases tally on Saturday rose to 14040 from 13,208 the previous day. Currently, India's Case Fatality Rate is at 1.81 per cent. Registering over 75,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a span of 24 hours, India's virus tally sprinted past 33 lakh on Thursday, while the number of recoveries crossed the 25 lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data. (more...)
Berlin police disband mass protest against Covid-19 restrictions
- August 29, 2020
Berlin police tweeted: "Unfortunately, we have no other option". Local reports said officials put an end to the protest at around midday as participants were ignoring social distancing regulations despite repeated requests to comply. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Berlin police tweeted: "Unfortunately, we have no other option". Local reports said officials put an end to the protest at around midday as participants were ignoring social distancing regulations despite repeated requests to comply. (more...)
TikTok's Holocaust trend has been called out by the Auschwitz Memorial
- August 29, 2020
Men and women are using the platform act to out scenes in which they pretend to be Holocaust victims who are now in heaven, who have "smudged" faces, and who are wearing either prison uniforms or rags with the Star of David on them. Looking ahead, the memorial museum said it hopes algorithms promoting anti-Semitism and "Holocaust denial" content will be reexamined on TikTok and other social media platforms. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Men and women are using the platform act to out scenes in which they pretend to be Holocaust victims who are now in heaven, who have "smudged" faces, and who are wearing either prison uniforms or rags with the Star of David on them. Looking ahead, the memorial museum said it hopes algorithms promoting anti-Semitism and "Holocaust denial" content will be reexamined on TikTok and other social media platforms. (more...)
Absentee voting rules set for November election
- August 29, 2020
In an interview, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Michel Roussel said that ultimately it's up to parliamentarians to decide whether to support what Elections Canada is planning on proposing, but the agency thinks they are "reasonable" changes. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
In an interview, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Michel Roussel said that ultimately it's up to parliamentarians to decide whether to support what Elections Canada is planning on proposing, but the agency thinks they are "reasonable" changes. (more...)
Hong Kong: Police arrested many people in anti-government protest
- August 29, 2020
Fourteen of the arrests were related to a now-notorious attack on commuters and protesters by more than 100 men believed to be linked to triad criminal groups on 21 July past year. These latest arrests come two weeks after police arrested media tycoon and vocal Beijing critic Jimmy Lai under a controversial national security law that China recently imposed on Hong Kong. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Fourteen of the arrests were related to a now-notorious attack on commuters and protesters by more than 100 men believed to be linked to triad criminal groups on 21 July past year. These latest arrests come two weeks after police arrested media tycoon and vocal Beijing critic Jimmy Lai under a controversial national security law that China recently imposed on Hong Kong. (more...)
Banksy's Refugee Rescue Vessel Stranded, Issues Distress Signal
- August 29, 2020
But despite its hip exterior, it's not a pleasure craft. According to Missing Migrants , an organisation tracking the numbers of people leaving north Africa, 514 people have died trying to make the crossing so far in 2020. "Hello Pia, I've read about your story in the papers". Pia Klemp, a German human rights activist and sea captain who has been involved in multiple NGO boat missions, and who has saved thousands of lives on the sea across the years, told the Guardian about Banksy's ... (more...)
- August 29, 2020
But despite its hip exterior, it's not a pleasure craft. According to Missing Migrants , an organisation tracking the numbers of people leaving north Africa, 514 people have died trying to make the crossing so far in 2020. "Hello Pia, I've read about your story in the papers". Pia Klemp, a German human rights activist and sea captain who has been involved in multiple NGO boat missions, and who has saved thousands of lives on the sea across the years, told the Guardian about Banksy's ... (more...)
Essex lorry deaths: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Vietnamese migrants
- August 29, 2020
The consignment had been falsely declared as biscuits. Among the dead were 10 teenagers , including two 15-year-olds, who were the youngest victims. In June, Romanian Alexandru-Ovidiu Hanga (28) from Essex, admitted one count of conspiring to assist unlawful immigration between May 2018 and October 2019. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
The consignment had been falsely declared as biscuits. Among the dead were 10 teenagers , including two 15-year-olds, who were the youngest victims. In June, Romanian Alexandru-Ovidiu Hanga (28) from Essex, admitted one count of conspiring to assist unlawful immigration between May 2018 and October 2019. (more...)
Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, demand resignations
- August 29, 2020
Honking and drumming, tens of thousands of people protested Saturday in the capital of Mauritius over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days. (more...)
- August 29, 2020
Honking and drumming, tens of thousands of people protested Saturday in the capital of Mauritius over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days. (more...)
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