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AstraZeneca Resumes Its COVID-19 Vaccine Trials In The U.K.
- September 13, 2020
Egypt's Health and Population Ministry announced that starting Sunday it would open volunteer registration for the third phase of the coronavirus vaccine clinical trials, done in cooperation with the Chinese government and the UAE health care company G42. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Egypt's Health and Population Ministry announced that starting Sunday it would open volunteer registration for the third phase of the coronavirus vaccine clinical trials, done in cooperation with the Chinese government and the UAE health care company G42. (more...)
Iran executes champion wrestler Navid Afkari
- September 13, 2020
The Islamic Republic News Agency reported Afkari's death on Saturday, saying that "legal procedures were carried out at the insistence of the parents and the family of the victim". The package included footage of Afkari on the back of a motorbike, saying he had stabbed the employee in the back, without explaining why he allegedly carried out the assault. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
The Islamic Republic News Agency reported Afkari's death on Saturday, saying that "legal procedures were carried out at the insistence of the parents and the family of the victim". The package included footage of Afkari on the back of a motorbike, saying he had stabbed the employee in the back, without explaining why he allegedly carried out the assault. (more...)
Arrests as tens of thousands protest in Belarus capital
- September 13, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday will hold talks with Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko , who faces the biggest protest of his almost three-decade rule, the Kremlin said. The unprecedented protests broke out after Lukashenko, who has ruled the ex-Soviet state for 26 years, claimed re-election with 80 per cent. As Lukashenko prepared for his first visit to Russian Federation since protests broke out over his disputed re-election, the United States said Friday it would impose ... (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday will hold talks with Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko , who faces the biggest protest of his almost three-decade rule, the Kremlin said. The unprecedented protests broke out after Lukashenko, who has ruled the ex-Soviet state for 26 years, claimed re-election with 80 per cent. As Lukashenko prepared for his first visit to Russian Federation since protests broke out over his disputed re-election, the United States said Friday it would impose ... (more...)
Michael Bloomberg to spend $136 million in Florida for Biden
- September 13, 2020
He blamed Democratic governors across the nation, including Mr Sisolak, for deliberately slowing the pace of reopening their states to hurt his election chances. It would require him to win somewhere else, which has led to a renewed focus on Minnesota, New Hampshire and the at-large congressional districts in Nebraska and Maine. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
He blamed Democratic governors across the nation, including Mr Sisolak, for deliberately slowing the pace of reopening their states to hurt his election chances. It would require him to win somewhere else, which has led to a renewed focus on Minnesota, New Hampshire and the at-large congressional districts in Nebraska and Maine. (more...)
Death toll climbs as fires continue to rage in US
- September 13, 2020
The sheriff said he would be on leave pending an investigation of making inappropriate comments and violating policy. "This is based on confirmation from law enforcement that these rumours are forcing local fire and police agencies to divert resources from fighting the fires and protecting the public", Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone said in a tweet. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
The sheriff said he would be on leave pending an investigation of making inappropriate comments and violating policy. "This is based on confirmation from law enforcement that these rumours are forcing local fire and police agencies to divert resources from fighting the fires and protecting the public", Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone said in a tweet. (more...)
Trudeau government distances itself as WE Charity shutters Canadian operations
- September 13, 2020
The charity is a key player in a scandal involving Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family due to which he had to face his third ethics probe as a result of conflict of interest. Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau, spoke at approximately 28 WE Charity events and was paid $250,000 in speaking honorariums between 2016 and 2020. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
The charity is a key player in a scandal involving Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family due to which he had to face his third ethics probe as a result of conflict of interest. Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau, spoke at approximately 28 WE Charity events and was paid $250,000 in speaking honorariums between 2016 and 2020. (more...)
Key aide to prosecutor reviewing origins of Trump-Russia probe resigns
- September 13, 2020
The development was first reported Friday by the Hartford Courant , which said she had been considering resignation for weeks. No reason was immediately given for her departure. However, Dannehy's email contained no information about the investigation, her work for Durham, or political pressure , according to the Courant. Former CIA Director John Brennan sat for an eight-hour interview late last month for the investigation, Brennan's spokesman Nick Shapiro said on Twitter. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
The development was first reported Friday by the Hartford Courant , which said she had been considering resignation for weeks. No reason was immediately given for her departure. However, Dannehy's email contained no information about the investigation, her work for Durham, or political pressure , according to the Courant. Former CIA Director John Brennan sat for an eight-hour interview late last month for the investigation, Brennan's spokesman Nick Shapiro said on Twitter. (more...)
South African Retailers Ditch US Hair Brand over Racist Ad
- September 13, 2020
Some of South Africa's biggest retailers have shelved TRESemmé hair products, following protests over an advert that denigrated black hair. Clicks and Unilever are at the centre of a controversy around a racially offense advert for a hair product. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Some of South Africa's biggest retailers have shelved TRESemmé hair products, following protests over an advert that denigrated black hair. Clicks and Unilever are at the centre of a controversy around a racially offense advert for a hair product. (more...)
Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush'
- September 13, 2020
Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. It pisses me off. Both deputies were sworn-in just over a year ago and the female deputy is the mother of a 6-year-old boy, officials said in a 10 p.m. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. It pisses me off. Both deputies were sworn-in just over a year ago and the female deputy is the mother of a 6-year-old boy, officials said in a 10 p.m. (more...)
Greece opens new camp for Moria migrants but thousands refuse to enter
- September 13, 2020
Protests by migrants on the island escalated into clashes in the last 24 hours, as some migrants threw stones and the police reacted by using tear gas. But a backlog in asylum applications, combined with continued arrivals and few deportations, led to massive overcrowding. The EU's executive commission plans to present a new "pact for migration and asylum" on September 30. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Protests by migrants on the island escalated into clashes in the last 24 hours, as some migrants threw stones and the police reacted by using tear gas. But a backlog in asylum applications, combined with continued arrivals and few deportations, led to massive overcrowding. The EU's executive commission plans to present a new "pact for migration and asylum" on September 30. (more...)
George Floyd murder suspect appears in court
- September 13, 2020
Neal Katyal, an outside special attorney assisting the prosecution, told Cahill on Friday that the "interests of justice" favour one trial because multiple trials would place a burden on the court and witnesses, and could delay justice for months, if not years. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Neal Katyal, an outside special attorney assisting the prosecution, told Cahill on Friday that the "interests of justice" favour one trial because multiple trials would place a burden on the court and witnesses, and could delay justice for months, if not years. (more...)
Maharashtra adds 22,084 Covid-19 cases; 391 die
- September 13, 2020
IT can be seen that there are over one million active cases with almost 74 per cent of them in the nine most affected states. India on Saturday also reported another 1,201 deaths, taking total fatalities to 77,472. In Puducherry, there were 504 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 19,026 including 365 deaths. The city recorded 28 fatalities, pushing the death toll to 4,715, the bulletin said. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
IT can be seen that there are over one million active cases with almost 74 per cent of them in the nine most affected states. India on Saturday also reported another 1,201 deaths, taking total fatalities to 77,472. In Puducherry, there were 504 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 19,026 including 365 deaths. The city recorded 28 fatalities, pushing the death toll to 4,715, the bulletin said. (more...)
Two Los Angeles Sheriffs Deputies shot in the head in 'straight ambush'
- September 13, 2020
Capt. Kent Wegener said officers were blanketing the area in search of a suspect seen on video opening fire with a pistol. "Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in critical condition", tweeted the Sheriff's Department. Both officers, one male and one female, were transported to a nearby hospital and are in critical condition. The department tweeted out a grainy video that shows the suspect approaching the parked patrol vehicle and firing shots inside the vehicle's ... (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Capt. Kent Wegener said officers were blanketing the area in search of a suspect seen on video opening fire with a pistol. "Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in critical condition", tweeted the Sheriff's Department. Both officers, one male and one female, were transported to a nearby hospital and are in critical condition. The department tweeted out a grainy video that shows the suspect approaching the parked patrol vehicle and firing shots inside the vehicle's ... (more...)
50 dead in DRC mining well landslide
- September 13, 2020
MENAFN provides the information "as is" without warranty of any kind. Most of the dead are thought to be young people, according to a statement from the office of the governor of South Kivu, Theo Ngwabidje Kasi . Mining accidents are common, with dozens of deaths every year in mines where often ill-equipped diggers burrow deep underground in search for ore. "Investigations must be carried out to find out the causes of this disaster", said a representative of civil society, Nicolas ... (more...)
- September 13, 2020
MENAFN provides the information "as is" without warranty of any kind. Most of the dead are thought to be young people, according to a statement from the office of the governor of South Kivu, Theo Ngwabidje Kasi . Mining accidents are common, with dozens of deaths every year in mines where often ill-equipped diggers burrow deep underground in search for ore. "Investigations must be carried out to find out the causes of this disaster", said a representative of civil society, Nicolas ... (more...)
Air quality remains hazardous today, with little improvement expected Sunday
- September 13, 2020
On Tuesday September 8, air quality levels in Richmond, Canada and Vancouver, Canada hit highs of AQI 150+, "unhealthy, '" noted IQ Air in a statement. Metro Vancouver has an online map that shows how most parts of the region are experiencing poor air quality. "Certainly those at-risk populations, those with other medical problems, older individuals, younger individuals, young kids, they definitely will not want to be going out if the air gets as bad as they're predicting over the ... (more...)
- September 13, 2020
On Tuesday September 8, air quality levels in Richmond, Canada and Vancouver, Canada hit highs of AQI 150+, "unhealthy, '" noted IQ Air in a statement. Metro Vancouver has an online map that shows how most parts of the region are experiencing poor air quality. "Certainly those at-risk populations, those with other medical problems, older individuals, younger individuals, young kids, they definitely will not want to be going out if the air gets as bad as they're predicting over the ... (more...)
Giuliani Distances Himself From Ukrainian Sanctioned By U.S. As Russian Agent
- September 13, 2020
It says Derkach has "directly or indirectly engaged in, sponsored, concealed, or otherwise been complicit in foreign interference in an attempt to undermine the upcoming 2020 US presidential election". Interestingly enough, this is the same man who's been canoodling with Rudolph Giuliani for a hot minute and supplying him with "information" meant to hurt Joe Biden amidst his Presidential campaign. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
It says Derkach has "directly or indirectly engaged in, sponsored, concealed, or otherwise been complicit in foreign interference in an attempt to undermine the upcoming 2020 US presidential election". Interestingly enough, this is the same man who's been canoodling with Rudolph Giuliani for a hot minute and supplying him with "information" meant to hurt Joe Biden amidst his Presidential campaign. (more...)
China retaliates by restricting activities of United States diplomats
- September 13, 2020
Relations between the world's top two economies have deteriorated in recent months, with both sides locked in fierce recriminations over trade disputes, human rights and the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. In June, the USA ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, which prompted Beijing to force the closure of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Relations between the world's top two economies have deteriorated in recent months, with both sides locked in fierce recriminations over trade disputes, human rights and the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. In June, the USA ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, which prompted Beijing to force the closure of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu. (more...)
Clashes as yellow vest protesters return to central Paris
- September 13, 2020
With its weak turnout Saturday, 'the movement is dead, I'll say that clearly, but we're here because we have nothing to lose. Many were arrested for carrying items like tools that could be used as weapons. A heavy police presence notably worked to prevent protesters reaching the Champs-Elysees. "There's a need for calm on this avenue which is a showcase for our country". (more...)
- September 13, 2020
With its weak turnout Saturday, 'the movement is dead, I'll say that clearly, but we're here because we have nothing to lose. Many were arrested for carrying items like tools that could be used as weapons. A heavy police presence notably worked to prevent protesters reaching the Champs-Elysees. "There's a need for calm on this avenue which is a showcase for our country". (more...)
MSNBC analyst: Trump committed second-degree murder with handling of coronavirus
- September 13, 2020
Trump used the word "proper" in his defense. In February, Mr Trump claimed to minimize the virus's severity to avoid the panic in the minds of people. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, said on his congressional Facebook page that 190,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 "because of his dishonesty and failure". (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Trump used the word "proper" in his defense. In February, Mr Trump claimed to minimize the virus's severity to avoid the panic in the minds of people. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, said on his congressional Facebook page that 190,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 "because of his dishonesty and failure". (more...)
BC health officials announce record high of 139 new coronavirus cases
- September 13, 2020
Individual long-term care facility outbreak updates are provided on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. No new deaths were reported, the provincial death toll remains at 213. The McHenry County Health Department reports only ZIP code data that is located within McHenry County, a department spokeswoman said. No fatalities have been recorded for people under the age of 30, according to Public Health data. (more...)
- September 13, 2020
Individual long-term care facility outbreak updates are provided on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. No new deaths were reported, the provincial death toll remains at 213. The McHenry County Health Department reports only ZIP code data that is located within McHenry County, a department spokeswoman said. No fatalities have been recorded for people under the age of 30, according to Public Health data. (more...)
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