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Pakistani court sentences two to death for 2012 factory fire
- September 22, 2020
During the hearings, the prosecution told the court that 263 people were killed in the incident, of which 23, despite the passage of eight years, have not been identified. The Baldia factory fire case has dragged on for seven years and during this period the MQM, which was once a powerful party in Karachi and in the southern Sindh province, has undergone name changes from Muhajir Qaumi Movement to Muttahida Qaumi Movement and also split into several factions. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
During the hearings, the prosecution told the court that 263 people were killed in the incident, of which 23, despite the passage of eight years, have not been identified. The Baldia factory fire case has dragged on for seven years and during this period the MQM, which was once a powerful party in Karachi and in the southern Sindh province, has undergone name changes from Muhajir Qaumi Movement to Muttahida Qaumi Movement and also split into several factions. (more...)
Louisville police declare EMERGENCY ahead of Breonna Taylor announcement
- September 22, 2020
Myles Cosgrove and Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly , who fired their weapons into Taylor's apartment on March 13; Det. Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by police attempting to conduct a "no-knock" drug warrant, after her boyfriend opened fire on officers, believing them to be intruders. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Myles Cosgrove and Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly , who fired their weapons into Taylor's apartment on March 13; Det. Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by police attempting to conduct a "no-knock" drug warrant, after her boyfriend opened fire on officers, believing them to be intruders. (more...)
Covid cases a day warning for United Kingdom as alert level raised
- September 22, 2020
The government's chief medical officer Chris Whitty said though cases were initially rising among young people, they are now rising across all age groups. It will be a "six-month problem that we will have to deal with collectively", he said. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the country tomorrow with an update on the potential reintroduction of some lockdown measures. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
The government's chief medical officer Chris Whitty said though cases were initially rising among young people, they are now rising across all age groups. It will be a "six-month problem that we will have to deal with collectively", he said. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the country tomorrow with an update on the potential reintroduction of some lockdown measures. (more...)
10PM LOCKDOWN: Curfew expected as England's coronavirus alert level upgraded to four
- September 22, 2020
Christopher Snowdon, the head of lifestyle economics at the Institute, warned that while mandatory table service could have merit, having proved effective in Sweden, the new closing time will be devastating to the hospitality sector, which was already suffering after the first lockdown. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Christopher Snowdon, the head of lifestyle economics at the Institute, warned that while mandatory table service could have merit, having proved effective in Sweden, the new closing time will be devastating to the hospitality sector, which was already suffering after the first lockdown. (more...)
Hollywood action clips spotted in China airforce video
- September 22, 2020
He told reporters: "China firmly opposes any kind of official ties between the USA and the Taiwan region". While the PLAAF video includes actual footage of Chinese bombers in flight, the video also pulls in several scenes from big Hollywood films, such as " Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen " and " The Rock ", the South China Morning Post first reported . (more...)
- September 22, 2020
He told reporters: "China firmly opposes any kind of official ties between the USA and the Taiwan region". While the PLAAF video includes actual footage of Chinese bombers in flight, the video also pulls in several scenes from big Hollywood films, such as " Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen " and " The Rock ", the South China Morning Post first reported . (more...)
United Nations faces `crisis of confidence`: PM Modi in UNGA address
- September 22, 2020
Antonio Guterres deplored the lack of multilateral solutions to global challenges. This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format as world leaders could not travel to NY for the annual gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Antonio Guterres deplored the lack of multilateral solutions to global challenges. This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format as world leaders could not travel to NY for the annual gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
Israel court: sex crimes suspect can be extradited to Australia
- September 22, 2020
Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn will still be required to sign off on the extradition in order for Leifer to be put on a plane back to Australia - another procedural step that provides an opportunity for an appeal. Leifer's attorneys said they would appeal an extradition order to Israel's Supreme Court, saying it would be a "political decision". "The survivors deserve justice". (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn will still be required to sign off on the extradition in order for Leifer to be put on a plane back to Australia - another procedural step that provides an opportunity for an appeal. Leifer's attorneys said they would appeal an extradition order to Israel's Supreme Court, saying it would be a "political decision". "The survivors deserve justice". (more...)
Donald Trump in hurry to name female judge before U.S. election
- September 22, 2020
Republican Senator Ted Cruz told U.S. broadcaster ABC he is calling on the Senate to vote on a replacement before the November election . Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump and leading Senate Republicans for trying to rush a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , as pressure mounted on senators to support or oppose a quick vote to fill the seat. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Republican Senator Ted Cruz told U.S. broadcaster ABC he is calling on the Senate to vote on a replacement before the November election . Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump and leading Senate Republicans for trying to rush a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , as pressure mounted on senators to support or oppose a quick vote to fill the seat. (more...)
Ex-UK PM May slams Johnson's bid to break worldwide law
- September 22, 2020
The Bill also sets out the way that trade within the United Kingdom will work once outside the EU's single market and customs union, amid concerns in Westminster that Brussels could seek to disrupt food goods travelling from Britain to Northern Ireland as part of trade talks. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
The Bill also sets out the way that trade within the United Kingdom will work once outside the EU's single market and customs union, amid concerns in Westminster that Brussels could seek to disrupt food goods travelling from Britain to Northern Ireland as part of trade talks. (more...)
Trump vetting 'five women' for Supreme Court
- September 22, 2020
The nominee is going to be supported by every Republican in the Judiciary Committee, and we've got the votes to confirm the justice on the floor of the Senate before the election. "And there is even more overwhelming precedent behind the fact that this Senate will vote on this nomination this year", he said. "No wonder Americans have so little faith in government and in this Senate, led by the Republican majority", he said on the Senate floor Monday. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
The nominee is going to be supported by every Republican in the Judiciary Committee, and we've got the votes to confirm the justice on the floor of the Senate before the election. "And there is even more overwhelming precedent behind the fact that this Senate will vote on this nomination this year", he said. "No wonder Americans have so little faith in government and in this Senate, led by the Republican majority", he said on the Senate floor Monday. (more...)
Belarus opposition urges European Union to move on sanctions
- September 22, 2020
The opposition movement has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed victory in August 9 polls. Tikhanovskaya fled to Lithuania for her own safety after the election. "What we're seeing now is a clear deterioration of the situation - we have more repression, more people arrested, more forced into exile", the official said. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
The opposition movement has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed victory in August 9 polls. Tikhanovskaya fled to Lithuania for her own safety after the election. "What we're seeing now is a clear deterioration of the situation - we have more repression, more people arrested, more forced into exile", the official said. (more...)
Junior varsity football team at South Fork High School quarantined
- September 22, 2020
The school division said public health is continuing to investigate the case and do proper contact tracing. Weisenberg Elementary School in the Northwestern Lehigh School District is shut Monday for cleaning and disinfecting after three COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, according to a notification from the district . (more...)
- September 22, 2020
The school division said public health is continuing to investigate the case and do proper contact tracing. Weisenberg Elementary School in the Northwestern Lehigh School District is shut Monday for cleaning and disinfecting after three COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, according to a notification from the district . (more...)
Egypt Discovers 27 Sarcophagi More Than 2,500 Years Old
- September 22, 2020
It was here, at this same well, where only two weeks ago Ancient Origins covered the discovery of " at least" thirteen ancient burials, and the first photographs of the newly discovered 14 wooden coffins show, similarly to the first 13, intricately executed hieroglyphs and painted scenes using deep-maroon and blue paints. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
It was here, at this same well, where only two weeks ago Ancient Origins covered the discovery of " at least" thirteen ancient burials, and the first photographs of the newly discovered 14 wooden coffins show, similarly to the first 13, intricately executed hieroglyphs and painted scenes using deep-maroon and blue paints. (more...)
Two die in Solomon Islands bomb blast
- September 22, 2020
Police said the site had to be declared safe before investigators could determine what happened. "The accident took place in the Solomon Islands, where NPA is assisting the government in developing a centralised database that gives an overview of the extensive amounts of explosive remnants of war contamination dating from the Second World War". (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Police said the site had to be declared safe before investigators could determine what happened. "The accident took place in the Solomon Islands, where NPA is assisting the government in developing a centralised database that gives an overview of the extensive amounts of explosive remnants of war contamination dating from the Second World War". (more...)
NYPD Officer Charged with Acting as Illegal Agent of China
- September 22, 2020
Army, and a third to this Police Department", said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, in response to Monday's criminal complaint. Federal authorities claim that Angwang, a naturalized US citizen and ethnic Tibetan native to China , "allegedly acted at the direction and control of officials at the PRC Consulate in New York City " since "at least 2014", using his position to spy at the behest of China while serving at the NYPD's community affairs unit. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Army, and a third to this Police Department", said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, in response to Monday's criminal complaint. Federal authorities claim that Angwang, a naturalized US citizen and ethnic Tibetan native to China , "allegedly acted at the direction and control of officials at the PRC Consulate in New York City " since "at least 2014", using his position to spy at the behest of China while serving at the NYPD's community affairs unit. (more...)
Canadian police investigate poisoned letter sent to President Donald Trump
- September 22, 2020
Poirier said six letters in total were sent, one to the White House and five others to an address or addresses in Texas. Two tests had been done to confirm the presence of ricin. The individual was trying to enter the USA state of NY from the Canadian province of Ontario, officials said. While further details about the individual's involvement is yet to be disclosed, she's believed to be involved in the ricin-laced mail that was sent to the White House last week. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
Poirier said six letters in total were sent, one to the White House and five others to an address or addresses in Texas. Two tests had been done to confirm the presence of ricin. The individual was trying to enter the USA state of NY from the Canadian province of Ontario, officials said. While further details about the individual's involvement is yet to be disclosed, she's believed to be involved in the ricin-laced mail that was sent to the White House last week. (more...)
UK ponders second COVID-19 lockdown as outbreak accelerates By Reuters
- September 22, 2020
After a summer lull, cases have been rising rapidly to more than 3,000 daily. Speaking at Downing Street, Prof Vallance said: "At the moment we think the epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days". Level 1 - This would indicate "COVID-19 is not known to be present in the UK". "If we do have to take action, it will be different to last time and we've learnt a huge amount about how to tackle the virus", he told ITV. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
After a summer lull, cases have been rising rapidly to more than 3,000 daily. Speaking at Downing Street, Prof Vallance said: "At the moment we think the epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days". Level 1 - This would indicate "COVID-19 is not known to be present in the UK". "If we do have to take action, it will be different to last time and we've learnt a huge amount about how to tackle the virus", he told ITV. (more...)
U.S. Justice Dept weighs stripping federal funds from cities allowing 'anarchy'
- September 22, 2020
While the city faced increased unrest, gun violence, and property damage, the New York City Council cut $1 billion from NYPD's FY21 budget. New York, the attorney general noted, "transfer [red] of certain police functions, including school safety, out of the NYPD". (more...)
- September 22, 2020
While the city faced increased unrest, gun violence, and property damage, the New York City Council cut $1 billion from NYPD's FY21 budget. New York, the attorney general noted, "transfer [red] of certain police functions, including school safety, out of the NYPD". (more...)
Toxins made by algae caused unexplained elephant deaths
- September 22, 2020
But Mmadi Reuben, the principal veterinary officer at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, said several unanswered questions remained - such as why it was only elephants that died, and why they were concentrated in one particular area. (more...)
- September 22, 2020
But Mmadi Reuben, the principal veterinary officer at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, said several unanswered questions remained - such as why it was only elephants that died, and why they were concentrated in one particular area. (more...)
FTSE 100 falls as StanChart, HSBC slide on 'FinCEN' report
- September 21, 2020
Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips and market analysis? The investigation, which was led by 108 global media outlets from 88 different countries, is based on thousands of suspicious activity reports (SARs) submitted to the US Treasury Department's financial law enforcement agency, FinCEN , by banks from around the world. (more...)
- September 21, 2020
Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips and market analysis? The investigation, which was led by 108 global media outlets from 88 different countries, is based on thousands of suspicious activity reports (SARs) submitted to the US Treasury Department's financial law enforcement agency, FinCEN , by banks from around the world. (more...)
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