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Article image Scientists find world's oldest sperm in Myanmar amber
- September 18, 2020
M. hui was an ostracod, as clearly indicated by the paired calcareous valves that form the carapace, whose form recalls that of a mussel shell . While other ostracod fossils from a hundred million years ago have shown hints of giant reproductive organs, we've never before gotten our hands on an actual sample from this time. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
M. hui was an ostracod, as clearly indicated by the paired calcareous valves that form the carapace, whose form recalls that of a mussel shell . While other ostracod fossils from a hundred million years ago have shown hints of giant reproductive organs, we've never before gotten our hands on an actual sample from this time. (more...)
German officers suspended over pro-Nazi posts
- September 18, 2020
NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul has launched an investigation and branded the incident a "disgrace for NRW police". "At first I did not want to believe that there really was such a thing". Investigators uncovered 2 kilograms of plastic explosives and an AK-47, an SS songbook and other items of Nazi memorabilia. On Monday, authorities raided the home of a 40-year-old soldier in an investigation of a suspected far-right terrorism plot. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul has launched an investigation and branded the incident a "disgrace for NRW police". "At first I did not want to believe that there really was such a thing". Investigators uncovered 2 kilograms of plastic explosives and an AK-47, an SS songbook and other items of Nazi memorabilia. On Monday, authorities raided the home of a 40-year-old soldier in an investigation of a suspected far-right terrorism plot. (more...)
Charles Michel vows to defend Cyprus rights in Turkey standoff
- September 18, 2020
He said the EU's previous calls for solidarity with Cyprus should be backed up "with words and actions". "The recent withdrawal of the research vessel Oruc Reis is an important step paving the way for a meaningful dialogue between Greece and Turkey". (more...)
- September 18, 2020
He said the EU's previous calls for solidarity with Cyprus should be backed up "with words and actions". "The recent withdrawal of the research vessel Oruc Reis is an important step paving the way for a meaningful dialogue between Greece and Turkey". (more...)
Navalny aides say Novichok found on hotel water bottle
- September 18, 2020
Fearing Navalny had likely been poisoned, they chose to quickly gather anything that could have contained signs of it. The post said that Navalny's team collected the bottle and other items that may have left toxin traces in the hotel room after hearing he fell ill. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Fearing Navalny had likely been poisoned, they chose to quickly gather anything that could have contained signs of it. The post said that Navalny's team collected the bottle and other items that may have left toxin traces in the hotel room after hearing he fell ill. (more...)
Chinese virologist who fled China fearing censorship is censored by Twitter
- September 18, 2020
Twitter introduced a policy in May to label posts that contain information about Covid-19, which has been disputed or is controversial. Chinese virologist and now a COVID whistleblower, Dr. Her revelations fueled ongoing complaints that the Chinese government failed to tell the world early on about the virus' threat. Since moving to the U.S., Guo had been very vocal against the Chinese Communist Party and has made a series of unverified allegations against the party leaders. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Twitter introduced a policy in May to label posts that contain information about Covid-19, which has been disputed or is controversial. Chinese virologist and now a COVID whistleblower, Dr. Her revelations fueled ongoing complaints that the Chinese government failed to tell the world early on about the virus' threat. Since moving to the U.S., Guo had been very vocal against the Chinese Communist Party and has made a series of unverified allegations against the party leaders. (more...)
SA to move to Alert Level 1, borders to reopen
- September 18, 2020
The curfew has been shortened too. "In preparation for the re-opening of our borders, South African missions overseas will open for visa applications and all long-term visas will be reinstated", Ramaphosa said. The President also announced that South Africa's borders are to be opened, albeit gradually. The easing of travel restrictions is part of Ramaphosa's plan to shift the country to the lowest level of coronavirus lockdown in a five-level system from September 21. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
The curfew has been shortened too. "In preparation for the re-opening of our borders, South African missions overseas will open for visa applications and all long-term visas will be reinstated", Ramaphosa said. The President also announced that South Africa's borders are to be opened, albeit gradually. The easing of travel restrictions is part of Ramaphosa's plan to shift the country to the lowest level of coronavirus lockdown in a five-level system from September 21. (more...)
Ex-Pence adviser says Trump bungled virus; she's for Biden
- September 18, 2020
Trump told reporters Troye was "some kind of a lower-level person" and said he doesn't remember meeting her or talking to her. Though it is not clear who exactly Trump could have allegedly meant by "disgusting people", Troye claims they are "the same people who he claims to care about" and who are supporting him. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Trump told reporters Troye was "some kind of a lower-level person" and said he doesn't remember meeting her or talking to her. Though it is not clear who exactly Trump could have allegedly meant by "disgusting people", Troye claims they are "the same people who he claims to care about" and who are supporting him. (more...)
FT: Trump's Northern Ireland envoy issues border warning
- September 18, 2020
Biden's statement also echoed earlier words by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who emphasized that there was "absolutely no chance" for the UK-US trade deal if London failed to preserve the Good Friday Agreement as a "beacon of hope for peace-loving people throughout the whole world". (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Biden's statement also echoed earlier words by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who emphasized that there was "absolutely no chance" for the UK-US trade deal if London failed to preserve the Good Friday Agreement as a "beacon of hope for peace-loving people throughout the whole world". (more...)
WHO Europe warns of 'alarming' coronavirus transmission rates
- September 18, 2020
Kluge said his decision to wear a mask was "a clear signal that we are going into a worsening situation" with the coronavirus in WHO Europe's 53-country region. These include most of the high population nations across the continent, including the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Russian Federation. But, most countries are reluctant to introduce another nationwide lockdown after the last one had a devastating impact on their economies. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Kluge said his decision to wear a mask was "a clear signal that we are going into a worsening situation" with the coronavirus in WHO Europe's 53-country region. These include most of the high population nations across the continent, including the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Russian Federation. But, most countries are reluctant to introduce another nationwide lockdown after the last one had a devastating impact on their economies. (more...)
Happy Birthday PM Modi: Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal send across heartfelt wishes
- September 18, 2020
Dattatreya said the Prime Minister's vision, untiring effort and strong leadership has helped India scale new heights and the nation is bound to attain its past glory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel too wished PM Modi on his birthday. Addressing him as "Narendra", the German Chancellor said she had "fond memories" of their meeting at the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations a year ago. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Dattatreya said the Prime Minister's vision, untiring effort and strong leadership has helped India scale new heights and the nation is bound to attain its past glory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel too wished PM Modi on his birthday. Addressing him as "Narendra", the German Chancellor said she had "fond memories" of their meeting at the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations a year ago. (more...)
China Says It "Strongly Opposes" US Top Diplomat's Visit To Taiwan
- September 18, 2020
FILE - In this November 6, 2019 file photo, Keith Krach, left, USA under secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, talks with South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, second from right, during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
FILE - In this November 6, 2019 file photo, Keith Krach, left, USA under secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, talks with South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, second from right, during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea. (more...)
Rouhani: UAE, Bahrain will bear 'consequences' of Israel deals
- September 18, 2020
But there were fears it would not bring peace and only start a new arms race in the region. The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the comedic actor's second dramatic role as a Jewish character for the streaming service, after playing legendary Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen in the 2018 miniseries The Spy . (more...)
- September 18, 2020
But there were fears it would not bring peace and only start a new arms race in the region. The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the comedic actor's second dramatic role as a Jewish character for the streaming service, after playing legendary Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen in the 2018 miniseries The Spy . (more...)
Monkey Steals Man’s Phone, Takes Cute Selfies & Pics Of The Jungle
- September 18, 2020
After his dad told him he had seen a monkey around, he and his brother made a decision to try looking in the backyard. A 20-year-old Malaysian student, Zackrydz Rodzi, narrated on Wednesday that when he woke up from a nap last Saturday, his phone was nowhere to be found in his bedroom. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
After his dad told him he had seen a monkey around, he and his brother made a decision to try looking in the backyard. A 20-year-old Malaysian student, Zackrydz Rodzi, narrated on Wednesday that when he woke up from a nap last Saturday, his phone was nowhere to be found in his bedroom. (more...)
SAD decides to oppose three agriculture-related Bills in Parliament
- September 18, 2020
The three bills will now be tabled in Rajya Sabha and become laws after the Upper House also passes them. These Bills are to replace the Ordinances and include Essential Commodities (Amendment), The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Promotion and Facilitation, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
The three bills will now be tabled in Rajya Sabha and become laws after the Upper House also passes them. These Bills are to replace the Ordinances and include Essential Commodities (Amendment), The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Promotion and Facilitation, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services. (more...)
EU chief says UK can not change EU-UK withdrawal agreement
- September 18, 2020
In an implicit swipe at US President Donald Trump's approach to the pandemic, von der Leyen said Europe would lead the world in the search for vaccine and support multilateral bodies like the World Health Organization. Members of the European Parliament, which represent 27 member countries, would have to adopt the proposal. The bloc's leaders also jousted for months over a joint plan to rescue their coronavirus-throttled economies. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
In an implicit swipe at US President Donald Trump's approach to the pandemic, von der Leyen said Europe would lead the world in the search for vaccine and support multilateral bodies like the World Health Organization. Members of the European Parliament, which represent 27 member countries, would have to adopt the proposal. The bloc's leaders also jousted for months over a joint plan to rescue their coronavirus-throttled economies. (more...)
India, China Fired 100-200 'Warning Shots' At Pangong In Early September
- September 18, 2020
On the loudspeakers there are constant announcements made in broken Hindi about the futility about being deployed at these heights. Meanwhile, the Indian army is ready with its operational logistics readiness for a prolonged standoff as winters set in. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
On the loudspeakers there are constant announcements made in broken Hindi about the futility about being deployed at these heights. Meanwhile, the Indian army is ready with its operational logistics readiness for a prolonged standoff as winters set in. (more...)
Russian Federation to supply 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to India
- September 18, 2020
Moderna's experimental vaccine is one of three leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates under trial in the U.S. The others are from AstraZeneca with Britain's University of Oxford and Pfizer in partnership with Germany's BioNTech. It is "technically possible" for Moderna to get results in October, but that is unlikely, he said. As of Wednesday night, Moderna had enrolled 25,296 participants. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Moderna's experimental vaccine is one of three leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates under trial in the U.S. The others are from AstraZeneca with Britain's University of Oxford and Pfizer in partnership with Germany's BioNTech. It is "technically possible" for Moderna to get results in October, but that is unlikely, he said. As of Wednesday night, Moderna had enrolled 25,296 participants. (more...)
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
- September 18, 2020
Security Council resolutions, and come Monday, there will be a new series of U.N. Security Council resolutions to be in force, and we intend to ask every country to stand behind them", he said during a joint press conference with Suriname President Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi in Paramaribo. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Security Council resolutions, and come Monday, there will be a new series of U.N. Security Council resolutions to be in force, and we intend to ask every country to stand behind them", he said during a joint press conference with Suriname President Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi in Paramaribo. (more...)
AG William Barr takes aim at prosecutors inside his own Justice Dept.
- September 18, 2020
Speaking on CNN's "New Day" program Thursday morning, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-South Carolina) called Barr's comparisons of social distancing rules to slavery "ridiculous" and "god-awful". The Trump administration has seized on the demonstrations and an aggressive federal response to showcase what the president says is his law-and-order prowess, claiming he's countering rising crime in cities run by Democrats. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Speaking on CNN's "New Day" program Thursday morning, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-South Carolina) called Barr's comparisons of social distancing rules to slavery "ridiculous" and "god-awful". The Trump administration has seized on the demonstrations and an aggressive federal response to showcase what the president says is his law-and-order prowess, claiming he's countering rising crime in cities run by Democrats. (more...)
Forest Fire Near Migrant Camp on Samos Island in Greece Reportedly Extinguished
- September 18, 2020
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the proposal at an Athens meeting with European Council President Charles Michel as Greece works to house thousands of asylum-seekers left homeless after fires gutted the squalid, overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos. (more...)
- September 18, 2020
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the proposal at an Athens meeting with European Council President Charles Michel as Greece works to house thousands of asylum-seekers left homeless after fires gutted the squalid, overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos. (more...)
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