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Responsibility lies entirely with India, claims China on LAC standoff
- September 05, 2020
Rajnath Singh had gone to Moscow to participate in a joint meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. Now, there is more proof of India's dominance at LAC. China, on the other hand, last week blamed India for trespassing over the LAC, saying the "move has grossly violated China's territorial sovereignty". (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Rajnath Singh had gone to Moscow to participate in a joint meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. Now, there is more proof of India's dominance at LAC. China, on the other hand, last week blamed India for trespassing over the LAC, saying the "move has grossly violated China's territorial sovereignty". (more...)
Trump panned over reports he called U.S. war dead 'losers'
- September 05, 2020
When asked who they blamed for rising violence, a plurality of 26 percent said they blamed Trump , with 20 percent each blaming either police brutality or the actions of "left-wing agitators". "Nine in 10 expect it to be an issue and support for the police has been rising to almost 7 in 10 support, while favorability of Black Lives Matter is just about half". (more...)
- September 05, 2020
When asked who they blamed for rising violence, a plurality of 26 percent said they blamed Trump , with 20 percent each blaming either police brutality or the actions of "left-wing agitators". "Nine in 10 expect it to be an issue and support for the police has been rising to almost 7 in 10 support, while favorability of Black Lives Matter is just about half". (more...)
Remote voting could jeopardize hundreds of newly passed California bills
- September 05, 2020
Wicks faced that hard choice because she did not qualify for the Assembly's limited remote voting policy enacted this summer after two lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19. Legislation was debated until midnight. The image of Wicks with her baby has become an iconic, poignant image since it went viral over the past few days, as it speaks to the challenges that expectant and new mothers face in the workplace, in addition to the apparent lack of safety precautions in the California ... (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Wicks faced that hard choice because she did not qualify for the Assembly's limited remote voting policy enacted this summer after two lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19. Legislation was debated until midnight. The image of Wicks with her baby has become an iconic, poignant image since it went viral over the past few days, as it speaks to the challenges that expectant and new mothers face in the workplace, in addition to the apparent lack of safety precautions in the California ... (more...)
Uproar grows amid reports Trump called United States war dead 'losers'
- September 05, 2020
Michael Schmidt, the correspondent for the New York Times , said in his new book that Pence was instructed to be put on standby to assume the presidential powers last November during Trump's visit to Walter Reed in the instance that the president would undergo anesthesia. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Michael Schmidt, the correspondent for the New York Times , said in his new book that Pence was instructed to be put on standby to assume the presidential powers last November during Trump's visit to Walter Reed in the instance that the president would undergo anesthesia. (more...)
Police kill Black man in Washington days after similar case in LA
- September 05, 2020
In a statement , Metropolitan Police reported that two suspects fled on foot after officers arrived, with Kay reportedly brandishing a firearm during the pursuit. Kay " brandished a firearm " and the officer discharged his weapon once, striking him in the chest, said police. "That's what they were looking for and evidently that's what they found". (more...)
- September 05, 2020
In a statement , Metropolitan Police reported that two suspects fled on foot after officers arrived, with Kay reportedly brandishing a firearm during the pursuit. Kay " brandished a firearm " and the officer discharged his weapon once, striking him in the chest, said police. "That's what they were looking for and evidently that's what they found". (more...)
Cannabis falls from the sky in Tel Aviv
- September 05, 2020
Onlookers were left in a frenzy once they realised what was inside. Pro-legalization group Green Drone hinted at the operation beforehand in a message on Telegram , saying. "It's time my dear brothers". Is it a bird? No, it's the green drone, handing out free cannabis from the sky. "Enjoy my beloved brothers, this is your pilot brother, making sure we all get some free love", read the message. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Onlookers were left in a frenzy once they realised what was inside. Pro-legalization group Green Drone hinted at the operation beforehand in a message on Telegram , saying. "It's time my dear brothers". Is it a bird? No, it's the green drone, handing out free cannabis from the sky. "Enjoy my beloved brothers, this is your pilot brother, making sure we all get some free love", read the message. (more...)
IAEA inspects one of two sites in Iran after long stand off
- September 05, 2020
That is more than 10 times the 202.8kg limit set by Iran's 2015 nuclear accord with big powers, which Iran has been breaching in response to Washington's withdrawal from the deal in 2018 and reimposition of sanctions against Tehran. The deal promised Iran economic incentives in return for curbs on its nuclear programme. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal unilaterally in 2018, saying it needed to be renegotiated. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
That is more than 10 times the 202.8kg limit set by Iran's 2015 nuclear accord with big powers, which Iran has been breaching in response to Washington's withdrawal from the deal in 2018 and reimposition of sanctions against Tehran. The deal promised Iran economic incentives in return for curbs on its nuclear programme. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal unilaterally in 2018, saying it needed to be renegotiated. (more...)
Belarus: Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges United Nations to act
- September 05, 2020
Nina Baginskaya became an internet sensation after videos emerged of her confronting lines of Belarusian riot police. The U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Belarus argued that rights violations are of interest to the global community, especially when there is a risk of escalating violence. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Nina Baginskaya became an internet sensation after videos emerged of her confronting lines of Belarusian riot police. The U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Belarus argued that rights violations are of interest to the global community, especially when there is a risk of escalating violence. (more...)
Thai royal consort reclaims king's favourPhnom Penh Post
- September 05, 2020
She received the official title of first Royal Noble Consort in July previous year, shortly after King Vajiralongkorn married his fourth wife, Queen Suthida. "Henceforth, it will be as if she had never been stripped of her military ranks or royal decorations", the announcement on the decision, dated August 29, 2020, reads . (more...)
- September 05, 2020
She received the official title of first Royal Noble Consort in July previous year, shortly after King Vajiralongkorn married his fourth wife, Queen Suthida. "Henceforth, it will be as if she had never been stripped of her military ranks or royal decorations", the announcement on the decision, dated August 29, 2020, reads . (more...)
'Heavy-handed' arrest of pregnant anti-lockdown woman riles Australians
- September 05, 2020
The arrest of Zoe-Lee Buhler, 28, was livestreamed on Facebook Wednesday by her partner, with the video showing Victoria Police officers entering her house with a warrant and putting Buhler in handcuffs. "I can say to you based on the briefings provided to me ... we're absolutely satisfied the members behaved appropriately and in accordance with our policy ", he said . (more...)
- September 05, 2020
The arrest of Zoe-Lee Buhler, 28, was livestreamed on Facebook Wednesday by her partner, with the video showing Victoria Police officers entering her house with a warrant and putting Buhler in handcuffs. "I can say to you based on the briefings provided to me ... we're absolutely satisfied the members behaved appropriately and in accordance with our policy ", he said . (more...)
Donald Trump: Coronavirus Vaccine Possibly Ready as Soon as October
- September 05, 2020
These vaccines aim to stimulate both arms of the immune system - antibody and T cell responses - so they attack the virus when it is circulating in the body, and attack cells infected by SARS‐CoV‐2. "The next steps in all of these preliminary trials is to study the vaccine in larger patient populations who are naturally being exposed to COVID-19 in their environment", he added. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
These vaccines aim to stimulate both arms of the immune system - antibody and T cell responses - so they attack the virus when it is circulating in the body, and attack cells infected by SARS‐CoV‐2. "The next steps in all of these preliminary trials is to study the vaccine in larger patient populations who are naturally being exposed to COVID-19 in their environment", he added. (more...)
Facebook to halt new political ads just before U.S. election
- September 05, 2020
He said in his post he continued to believe that the "best antidote to bad speech is more speech", but acknowledged that in the final days of an election, "there may not be enough time to contest new claims". Zuckerberg is predicting that the results of many races won't be known immediately and that the political climate could get heated, with civil unrest. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
He said in his post he continued to believe that the "best antidote to bad speech is more speech", but acknowledged that in the final days of an election, "there may not be enough time to contest new claims". Zuckerberg is predicting that the results of many races won't be known immediately and that the political climate could get heated, with civil unrest. (more...)
Rochester Suspends Seven Officers Tied to Death of Daniel Prude
- September 05, 2020
Someone was heard saying, "start CPR". The officers suspended are Troy Talladay, Paul Ricotta, Francisco Santiago, Andrew Specksgoor, Josiah Harris, Mark Vaughn and Sgt. "Come on.' How many more brothers gotta die for society to understand that this needs to stop?" When officers arrived, he had been running naked through the streets in a light snow. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Someone was heard saying, "start CPR". The officers suspended are Troy Talladay, Paul Ricotta, Francisco Santiago, Andrew Specksgoor, Josiah Harris, Mark Vaughn and Sgt. "Come on.' How many more brothers gotta die for society to understand that this needs to stop?" When officers arrived, he had been running naked through the streets in a light snow. (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation calls for 'international response' over Navalny poisoning
- September 05, 2020
The nerve agent was used in the 2018 attempt to murder Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, and Britain is understood to have offered Germany "extensive expertise" acquired from its own experience. 'This situation could have been provoked not only by diets, it could have also been provoked by possible instances of drinking to excess which we don't know about. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
The nerve agent was used in the 2018 attempt to murder Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, and Britain is understood to have offered Germany "extensive expertise" acquired from its own experience. 'This situation could have been provoked not only by diets, it could have also been provoked by possible instances of drinking to excess which we don't know about. (more...)
Ex-Italy PM Berlusconi admitted to hospital; Tested positive for coronavirus
- September 05, 2020
Sky also said he arrived by private vehicle and walked into the hospital. "I no longer have fever, nor pain, I want to reassure everyone that I am quite well", he said. Well-wishes from both the right and left streamed in after reports he had contracted the disease - most likely while holidaying along Sardinia's famous jet-set Emerald Coast playground. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Sky also said he arrived by private vehicle and walked into the hospital. "I no longer have fever, nor pain, I want to reassure everyone that I am quite well", he said. Well-wishes from both the right and left streamed in after reports he had contracted the disease - most likely while holidaying along Sardinia's famous jet-set Emerald Coast playground. (more...)
Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Signs Of Success In Early Trials
- September 05, 2020
Russian health authorities announced advanced trials of the vaccine among 40,000 volunteers last month. Each participant was given a dose of the first part before being given a booster 21 days later. President Vladimir Putin personally broke the news on national television and said that one of his daughters had already been vaccinated, experienced slight side effects and developed antibodies. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Russian health authorities announced advanced trials of the vaccine among 40,000 volunteers last month. Each participant was given a dose of the first part before being given a booster 21 days later. President Vladimir Putin personally broke the news on national television and said that one of his daughters had already been vaccinated, experienced slight side effects and developed antibodies. (more...)
Stars and Stripes: The Pentagon reportedly orders military newspaper to shut down
- September 05, 2020
Stars and Stripes is published in print and online. Stars and Stripes is editorially independent of the Pentagon but receives about half its funding from it. When the war was over, publication ended, only to restart in 1942 during World War II, providing wartime news written by troops specifically for troops in battle. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Stars and Stripes is published in print and online. Stars and Stripes is editorially independent of the Pentagon but receives about half its funding from it. When the war was over, publication ended, only to restart in 1942 during World War II, providing wartime news written by troops specifically for troops in battle. (more...)
Twitter and Facebook wrestle with Trump telling Americans to vote twice
- September 05, 2020
Indeed, Trump's repeated statements suggesting that the nation's elections system is riddled with fraud fit a historical pattern: politicians in the Jim Crow South, for example, spread the myth of widespread voter fraud to encourage tighter restrictions on voting. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Indeed, Trump's repeated statements suggesting that the nation's elections system is riddled with fraud fit a historical pattern: politicians in the Jim Crow South, for example, spread the myth of widespread voter fraud to encourage tighter restrictions on voting. (more...)
Minnesota man who attended motorcycle rally dies of coronavirus
- September 05, 2020
Rallygoers crowded into bars and rock shows, mostly ignoring social distancing recommendations. As NBC News reports , the man - said to be in his 60s - was pronounced dead today after being hospitalized in the intensive care unit following his return from the biker rally. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
Rallygoers crowded into bars and rock shows, mostly ignoring social distancing recommendations. As NBC News reports , the man - said to be in his 60s - was pronounced dead today after being hospitalized in the intensive care unit following his return from the biker rally. (more...)
Greene County Public Health Officials Announce 36th COVID-19 Death
- September 05, 2020
In the USA, more than 6.1 million cases and more than 186,000 deaths had been reported as of Thursday, Johns Hopkins University data show. The IDPH also said that officials are seeing people that are not social distancing, gathering in large groups and not using face coverings. (more...)
- September 05, 2020
In the USA, more than 6.1 million cases and more than 186,000 deaths had been reported as of Thursday, Johns Hopkins University data show. The IDPH also said that officials are seeing people that are not social distancing, gathering in large groups and not using face coverings. (more...)
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