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Trump ends anti-racism training in federal government: White House
- September 08, 2020
The two-page memo states that federal agency should compile a list of contracts and spending on training that involves topics like critical race theory, white privilege and others that paint the country and people as "inherently racist or evil". (more...)
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- September 08, 2020
The two-page memo states that federal agency should compile a list of contracts and spending on training that involves topics like critical race theory, white privilege and others that paint the country and people as "inherently racist or evil". (more...)
EFF mobilises members to forcibly shut down Clicks SA stores
- September 08, 2020
The EFF said it has written to Clicks with direct demands to "remedy their racist act and given them a 24-hour deadline to respond". On Sunday, Malema called on EFF members to mobilise against Clicks to ensure stores are closed. Unconfirmed reports also indicate that the damage and violence may have escalated at some stores. The EFF has since vowed to shut down stores and has taken to looting some franchises around the country. (more...)
- September 08, 2020
The EFF said it has written to Clicks with direct demands to "remedy their racist act and given them a 24-hour deadline to respond". On Sunday, Malema called on EFF members to mobilise against Clicks to ensure stores are closed. Unconfirmed reports also indicate that the damage and violence may have escalated at some stores. The EFF has since vowed to shut down stores and has taken to looting some franchises around the country. (more...)
Jump in COVID-19 cases in Britain is 'concerning' - Hancock
- September 08, 2020
The previous high figure was on May 22. "But we've also bought vaccine ahead of it getting approved from a whole different series of global vaccines as well". "But there have been problems and we are increasing capacity". "We have got 30 million doses already contracted for with AstraZeneca". A vaccine would be a game-changer in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, giving vital protection particularly to the elderly and other vulnerable people, though it could take many months to roll out ... (more...)
- September 08, 2020
The previous high figure was on May 22. "But we've also bought vaccine ahead of it getting approved from a whole different series of global vaccines as well". "But there have been problems and we are increasing capacity". "We have got 30 million doses already contracted for with AstraZeneca". A vaccine would be a game-changer in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, giving vital protection particularly to the elderly and other vulnerable people, though it could take many months to roll out ... (more...)
U.S. service member wounded in al-Shabab attack in Somalia
- September 07, 2020
The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab said it was behind the attack and put the number of dead at 20. He later said one of the wounded Somali soldiers died. Reuters reported that at least two other Somali soldiers were wounded in the blast, according to officials. A strike in July near the town of Timirshe in the northeast of Somalia killed several militants, according to us officials. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab said it was behind the attack and put the number of dead at 20. He later said one of the wounded Somali soldiers died. Reuters reported that at least two other Somali soldiers were wounded in the blast, according to officials. A strike in July near the town of Timirshe in the northeast of Somalia killed several militants, according to us officials. (more...)
Saudi Arabia sentences eight people over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
- September 07, 2020
The verdict is final and must be enforced, the prosecution added, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The independence of the Riyadh Criminal Court has also been questioned. "Who planned it, who ordered it, where is his body?" A team of 15 Saudi agents had flown to Turkey to meet Khashoggi inside the consulate for his appointment on October 2, 2018, to pick up documents that would allow him to marry his Turkish fiancee, who waited outside. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
The verdict is final and must be enforced, the prosecution added, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The independence of the Riyadh Criminal Court has also been questioned. "Who planned it, who ordered it, where is his body?" A team of 15 Saudi agents had flown to Turkey to meet Khashoggi inside the consulate for his appointment on October 2, 2018, to pick up documents that would allow him to marry his Turkish fiancee, who waited outside. (more...)
Newsom Declares State Of Emergency As Creek Fire Continues To Grow
- September 07, 2020
After Tom Dang, a science and operations offices out of the NWS's Tuscon office, shared the following satellite imagery of the multiple fires, meteorologist and journalist Eric Holtaus said: "it can not be overstated how terrifying this satellite image is". (more...)
- September 07, 2020
After Tom Dang, a science and operations offices out of the NWS's Tuscon office, shared the following satellite imagery of the multiple fires, meteorologist and journalist Eric Holtaus said: "it can not be overstated how terrifying this satellite image is". (more...)
Turkey-Greece tensions: Erdogan urges European Union to be 'impartial' in Mediterranean row
- September 07, 2020
Greece, which emerged from its third global bailout in 2018 and has been struggling with the economic impact of Covid-19, is reportedly in talks with France and others to increase its "deterrence force" as tensions grow with Turkey. He also clarified that dialogue is inconceivable as long as Turkish threats and blackmail continue, as is the idea of dialogue with the continued presence of Turkish research and war ships in Greek waters. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Greece, which emerged from its third global bailout in 2018 and has been struggling with the economic impact of Covid-19, is reportedly in talks with France and others to increase its "deterrence force" as tensions grow with Turkey. He also clarified that dialogue is inconceivable as long as Turkish threats and blackmail continue, as is the idea of dialogue with the continued presence of Turkish research and war ships in Greek waters. (more...)
ORCA BABY: Researchers' first look at J57, newborn Southern Resident Killer Whale
- September 07, 2020
It said that when Tahlequah was spotted she was mostly separate from the other whales and "very evasive" as she crossed the border into Canada. J35 is the matriarch of of J pod, one of three groups of killer whales living off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
It said that when Tahlequah was spotted she was mostly separate from the other whales and "very evasive" as she crossed the border into Canada. J35 is the matriarch of of J pod, one of three groups of killer whales living off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state. (more...)
Second Russian Covid vaccine to finish early-stage trails by this month
- September 07, 2020
T-cells, which are part of the immune system, help identify a foreign invader of the body and trigger an attack, health experts told Fox News. Mexico is working to produce its own COVID-19 vaccines and could have one ready by next spring, according to a researcher coordinating local efforts amid a global race to tame a disease that has infected over 26.75 million people worldwide. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
T-cells, which are part of the immune system, help identify a foreign invader of the body and trigger an attack, health experts told Fox News. Mexico is working to produce its own COVID-19 vaccines and could have one ready by next spring, according to a researcher coordinating local efforts amid a global race to tame a disease that has infected over 26.75 million people worldwide. (more...)
Oil tanker towed from Sri Lanka shoreline amid spill fears
- September 07, 2020
A team of foreign experts is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (06) to inspect the fire on the MT New Diamond , which is now 40 nautical miles off of Sri Lanka's eastern shore and salvage the oil tanker . Coast Guard helicopters that are embarked on the ships are also being launched regularly for aerial assessment, planning the further course of action. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
A team of foreign experts is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (06) to inspect the fire on the MT New Diamond , which is now 40 nautical miles off of Sri Lanka's eastern shore and salvage the oil tanker . Coast Guard helicopters that are embarked on the ships are also being launched regularly for aerial assessment, planning the further course of action. (more...)
EU's Barnier: UK has not engaged on key Brexit conditions
- September 07, 2020
Most of Britain's food comes from the European Union, much of it on trucks through the Channel port of Dover, and the freight industry is warning there could be major logjams when customs checks and other procedures have to be imposed on January 1. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Most of Britain's food comes from the European Union, much of it on trucks through the Channel port of Dover, and the freight industry is warning there could be major logjams when customs checks and other procedures have to be imposed on January 1. (more...)
Kamala Harris Warns Russian Interference Could ‘Theoretically’ Cost Biden Campaign the Election
- September 07, 2020
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris , the Democratic vice presidential nominee, slammed President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr for claiming that institutional racism does not exist. Harris noted that Trump had a track record of suppressing expert opinion about the pandemic and anxious that might happen again in the case of a prospective vaccine. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris , the Democratic vice presidential nominee, slammed President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr for claiming that institutional racism does not exist. Harris noted that Trump had a track record of suppressing expert opinion about the pandemic and anxious that might happen again in the case of a prospective vaccine. (more...)
Janssen's lead coronavirus vaccine shows preclinical promise
- September 07, 2020
On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production. Australians could be some of the first in the world to receive a coronavirus vaccine if an Oxford University trial proves successful. Scott Morrison touring the Astra Zeneca facility in NSW where a vaccine for COVID-19 is being produced. "This preclinical study further validates our confidence in our SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate", noted Paul Stoffels, vice chairman of the Executive Committee and chief ... (more...)
- September 07, 2020
On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production. Australians could be some of the first in the world to receive a coronavirus vaccine if an Oxford University trial proves successful. Scott Morrison touring the Astra Zeneca facility in NSW where a vaccine for COVID-19 is being produced. "This preclinical study further validates our confidence in our SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate", noted Paul Stoffels, vice chairman of the Executive Committee and chief ... (more...)
Scars of Typhoon Haishen
- September 07, 2020
Five people were reported to have been injured in South Korea , including one whose vehicle was toppled by gusts, while another person remains missing after being swept away by swift currents. Traffic on the mainland near Kyushu will also face disruptions. Dozens were reportedly injured as authorities warned of flooding, landslides, high waves and a storm surge. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Five people were reported to have been injured in South Korea , including one whose vehicle was toppled by gusts, while another person remains missing after being swept away by swift currents. Traffic on the mainland near Kyushu will also face disruptions. Dozens were reportedly injured as authorities warned of flooding, landslides, high waves and a storm surge. (more...)
Trump's Former Lawyer Claims Trump Hired Fake Obama Just to Fire Him
- September 07, 2020
In the book Mr Cohen also alleges that Mr Trump described Mr Mandela as a poor leader, according to the Washington Post , which reportedly obtained a copy of the book. It should be an absolutely fascinating look into the mind and inner workings of The Donald considering how closely the former "fixer" and attorney worked with Trump for years before and during his political run. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
In the book Mr Cohen also alleges that Mr Trump described Mr Mandela as a poor leader, according to the Washington Post , which reportedly obtained a copy of the book. It should be an absolutely fascinating look into the mind and inner workings of The Donald considering how closely the former "fixer" and attorney worked with Trump for years before and during his political run. (more...)
Arunachal probing kidnap of 5 tribals by PLA troops
- September 07, 2020
Prakash Ringling posted, "My brother Prasad Ringling, S/O Tako Ringling and other four of Nacho circle had been abducted by People Liberation Army from Sera 7 (Indo-China border)". A befitting reply must be given to #PLA and #CCPChina. Arunachal DGP has not confirmed the kidnapping by PLA troops. Villagers of Nacho, which is 10-12km from Sera-7, claimed the missing youths had been engaged by the Army as porters to carry supplies and work as guides in an area that has no motorable road and ... (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Prakash Ringling posted, "My brother Prasad Ringling, S/O Tako Ringling and other four of Nacho circle had been abducted by People Liberation Army from Sera 7 (Indo-China border)". A befitting reply must be given to #PLA and #CCPChina. Arunachal DGP has not confirmed the kidnapping by PLA troops. Villagers of Nacho, which is 10-12km from Sera-7, claimed the missing youths had been engaged by the Army as porters to carry supplies and work as guides in an area that has no motorable road and ... (more...)
Halifax set to remember victims of Beirut blast in Grand Parade
- September 07, 2020
Only days after the explosion, French and Italian chemical experts sifting through the remains of the port identified almost 20 containers thought to contain risky substances. Work was suspended briefly before midnight, with protesters arriving and claiming that search efforts had halted because the Lebanese army had asked the Chilean team to stop. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Only days after the explosion, French and Italian chemical experts sifting through the remains of the port identified almost 20 containers thought to contain risky substances. Work was suspended briefly before midnight, with protesters arriving and claiming that search efforts had halted because the Lebanese army had asked the Chilean team to stop. (more...)
China Border Row "Very Nasty, Would Love To Help: Donald Trump"
- September 07, 2020
Following the confrontation, India occupied a number of strategic heights in the Chushul sector overlooking crucial bases of the Chinese military. "This took China by surprise and appears to have unsettled it", the EFSAS said. "From the Taiwan Strait to the Himalayas and beyond, the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a clear and intensifying pattern of bullying its neighbours", Pompeo was quoted as saying. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
Following the confrontation, India occupied a number of strategic heights in the Chushul sector overlooking crucial bases of the Chinese military. "This took China by surprise and appears to have unsettled it", the EFSAS said. "From the Taiwan Strait to the Himalayas and beyond, the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a clear and intensifying pattern of bullying its neighbours", Pompeo was quoted as saying. (more...)
Birmingham police hunt for suspect after stabbings
- September 07, 2020
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, meanwhile, paid his respects to the victims and their families. He said: "We know it's a very serious incident". A "series of incidents in the Hurst Street area" occurred, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street who was briefed by the chief constable said, according to the BBC . (more...)
- September 07, 2020
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, meanwhile, paid his respects to the victims and their families. He said: "We know it's a very serious incident". A "series of incidents in the Hurst Street area" occurred, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street who was briefed by the chief constable said, according to the BBC . (more...)
80 new special trains to run from September 12: Rail Board Chairman
- September 07, 2020
After Unlock-4, the Indian Railways has also geared to boost passenger traffic across the country. "Reservations will begin from September 10". The national transporter has recently made a decision to run 20 pairs of special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of those appearing for these exams in Bihar. (more...)
- September 07, 2020
After Unlock-4, the Indian Railways has also geared to boost passenger traffic across the country. "Reservations will begin from September 10". The national transporter has recently made a decision to run 20 pairs of special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of those appearing for these exams in Bihar. (more...)
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