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India records 88600 new Covid-19 cases and 1124 deaths
- September 28, 2020
It also questions ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava's controversial push for the release of a COVID-19 vaccine by August 15 which subsequently was not ready. More than anything else, the journal says, there is an "atmosphere of fatalism mingled with false optimism that undermines effective use of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as masks and physical distancing". (more...)
- September 28, 2020
It also questions ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava's controversial push for the release of a COVID-19 vaccine by August 15 which subsequently was not ready. More than anything else, the journal says, there is an "atmosphere of fatalism mingled with false optimism that undermines effective use of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as masks and physical distancing". (more...)
Trump's ex-campaign manager Brad Parscale detained after threatening to harm himself
- September 28, 2020
A furious Mr Trump was left staring at a sea of empty seats and, weeks later, promoted Bill Stepien to campaign manager . Officers were called to a residence owned by the former campaign manager on Sunday night after his wife called police to say he was armed and threatening to kill himself, according to Fort Lauderdale police. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
A furious Mr Trump was left staring at a sea of empty seats and, weeks later, promoted Bill Stepien to campaign manager . Officers were called to a residence owned by the former campaign manager on Sunday night after his wife called police to say he was armed and threatening to kill himself, according to Fort Lauderdale police. (more...)
TikTok creators fail to block United States government's impending app ban
- September 28, 2020
The ruling by Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., gives TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. more time to get approval from U.S. "My clients are facing irreparable harm, not just from the ban ... but from the rest of these prohibitions that'll go into effect November 12", said TikTok's counsel, John Hall of Covington & Burling LLP last Thursday. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
The ruling by Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., gives TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. more time to get approval from U.S. "My clients are facing irreparable harm, not just from the ban ... but from the rest of these prohibitions that'll go into effect November 12", said TikTok's counsel, John Hall of Covington & Burling LLP last Thursday. (more...)
The Rock endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
- September 28, 2020
Kamala Harris ahead of this year's presidential election. Johnson - who has fielded calls from fans to make his own White House bid - acknowledged his complicated voting record in an Instagram post announcing the endorsement. That was my very first question to Biden and Harris. You've led in my opinion, with great compassion, and heart, and drive, but also soul. Johnson also gushed over Harris and her impressive career, declaring her "smart and tough". (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Kamala Harris ahead of this year's presidential election. Johnson - who has fielded calls from fans to make his own White House bid - acknowledged his complicated voting record in an Instagram post announcing the endorsement. That was my very first question to Biden and Harris. You've led in my opinion, with great compassion, and heart, and drive, but also soul. Johnson also gushed over Harris and her impressive career, declaring her "smart and tough". (more...)
Swiss voters to decide on European Union immigration pact
- September 28, 2020
Switzerland's People's Party (SVP), who put the immigration initiative on the ballot, argues that Switzerland can not support the number of immigrants it now has. Mothers were granted 14 weeks "maternity leave in 2005, but no paid leave was available to fathers until a year ago, Parliament approved a proposal for two weeks" paternity leave . (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Switzerland's People's Party (SVP), who put the immigration initiative on the ballot, argues that Switzerland can not support the number of immigrants it now has. Mothers were granted 14 weeks "maternity leave in 2005, but no paid leave was available to fathers until a year ago, Parliament approved a proposal for two weeks" paternity leave . (more...)
Former Union minister Jaswant Singh cremated in Jodhpur
- September 28, 2020
Former Union minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, " Jaswant Singh sahib was my senior minister when I was Minister of State External Affairs". PM Modi said that he spoke to his son Manvendra Singh and expressed condolences on the unfortunate demise of the leader. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
Former Union minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, " Jaswant Singh sahib was my senior minister when I was Minister of State External Affairs". PM Modi said that he spoke to his son Manvendra Singh and expressed condolences on the unfortunate demise of the leader. (more...)
Trump calls New York Times report on his income taxes 'fake news'
- September 28, 2020
The details of the tax filings complicate Trump's description of himself as a shrewd and patriotic businessman, revealing instead a series of financial losses and income from overseas that could come into conflict with his responsibilities as president. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
The details of the tax filings complicate Trump's description of himself as a shrewd and patriotic businessman, revealing instead a series of financial losses and income from overseas that could come into conflict with his responsibilities as president. (more...)
Greta calls for more climate pressure on decision-makers
- September 28, 2020
STOCKHOLM, Sept 26 ― Teenage campaigner Greta Thunberg demonstrated outside parliament in her native Sweden yesterday as a new set of worldwide protests to fight climate change kicked off. A large protest planned in the southern city of Munich had to be cancelled because of a regional spike in coronavirus infections, and was replaced by a smaller event outside the city centre. (more...)
- September 28, 2020
STOCKHOLM, Sept 26 ― Teenage campaigner Greta Thunberg demonstrated outside parliament in her native Sweden yesterday as a new set of worldwide protests to fight climate change kicked off. A large protest planned in the southern city of Munich had to be cancelled because of a regional spike in coronavirus infections, and was replaced by a smaller event outside the city centre. (more...)
French President Macron: Belarus Leader Lukashenko 'Must Go'
- September 27, 2020
Police used tear gas in the second largest city of Gomel and stun grenades in the eastern city of Mogilev, Viasna added. Russian Federation said the EU's decision not to recognise Lukashenko as the legitimate president contradicted global law and amounted to indirect meddling in the country. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Police used tear gas in the second largest city of Gomel and stun grenades in the eastern city of Mogilev, Viasna added. Russian Federation said the EU's decision not to recognise Lukashenko as the legitimate president contradicted global law and amounted to indirect meddling in the country. (more...)
Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London
- September 27, 2020
Chanting "Freedom" and carrying banners saying "We Do Not Consent" and "Covid 1984", thousands of people had crammed into Trafalgar Square to protest against restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus . "Crowds in Trafalgar Square have not complied with the conditions of their risk assessment and are putting people in danger of transmitting the virus, " police said in a statement , adding that, "We are now asking those in Trafalgar Square to leave". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Chanting "Freedom" and carrying banners saying "We Do Not Consent" and "Covid 1984", thousands of people had crammed into Trafalgar Square to protest against restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus . "Crowds in Trafalgar Square have not complied with the conditions of their risk assessment and are putting people in danger of transmitting the virus, " police said in a statement , adding that, "We are now asking those in Trafalgar Square to leave". (more...)
Fire Breaks out in Huawei Research Lab in China
- September 27, 2020
The fire was put out by the Dongguan city fire rescue department, city authorities say, and no casualties have been reported. The fire is now being extinguished and there are now no casualties, public broadcaster CCTV said on its official Weibo account. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
The fire was put out by the Dongguan city fire rescue department, city authorities say, and no casualties have been reported. The fire is now being extinguished and there are now no casualties, public broadcaster CCTV said on its official Weibo account. (more...)
Madrid resists pressure to extend partial lockdown
- September 27, 2020
Over the past week, Spain has registered the highest number of new cases within the European Union with a rate of almost 300 per 100,000 inhabitants - but in the Madrid region, the figure is now more than 700 per 100,000. Both officials, Zapatero and Illa, agreed on recommending all citizens stay at home as much as possible, even for work, and limiting trips out to those that are really necessary. (more...)
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- September 27, 2020
Over the past week, Spain has registered the highest number of new cases within the European Union with a rate of almost 300 per 100,000 inhabitants - but in the Madrid region, the figure is now more than 700 per 100,000. Both officials, Zapatero and Illa, agreed on recommending all citizens stay at home as much as possible, even for work, and limiting trips out to those that are really necessary. (more...)
Adversary unleashes military attack on Artsakh: Armenia's PM
- September 27, 2020
However, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said it had launched a military operation along the "contact line", between the two countries, "to suppress Armenia's combat activity and ensure the safety of the population". The claims were denied by the defence ministry in Baku which said its forces were responding to an Armenian offensive. Separately, a spokesman for the Armenian defence ministry said an Armenian woman and child were killed in Karabakh. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
However, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said it had launched a military operation along the "contact line", between the two countries, "to suppress Armenia's combat activity and ensure the safety of the population". The claims were denied by the defence ministry in Baku which said its forces were responding to an Armenian offensive. Separately, a spokesman for the Armenian defence ministry said an Armenian woman and child were killed in Karabakh. (more...)
Navalny thanks Russian pilots and medics
- September 27, 2020
Earlier this year, despite failing to find any substantive evidence of Russian meddling in the USA elections process in 2016, some American officials began alleging that Moscow is once again using a "range of measures" to interfere in the 2020 race, ostensibly to "denigrate" Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden . (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Earlier this year, despite failing to find any substantive evidence of Russian meddling in the USA elections process in 2016, some American officials began alleging that Moscow is once again using a "range of measures" to interfere in the 2020 race, ostensibly to "denigrate" Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden . (more...)
Google reportedly plans to ban post-election day political ads
- September 27, 2020
Google will temporarily prohibit all advertisers from running ads on its platforms that relate to the U.S. election following Election Day , the company told advertisers in an email Friday. Facebook will block campaigns from submitting new ads in the week leading up to election day. "Facebook will be rejecting political ads that claim victory before the results of the 2020 election have been declared", Facebook spokesman Andy Stone tweeted Wednesday. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Google will temporarily prohibit all advertisers from running ads on its platforms that relate to the U.S. election following Election Day , the company told advertisers in an email Friday. Facebook will block campaigns from submitting new ads in the week leading up to election day. "Facebook will be rejecting political ads that claim victory before the results of the 2020 election have been declared", Facebook spokesman Andy Stone tweeted Wednesday. (more...)
Vatican cardinal embroiled in real estate scandal resigns unexpectedly
- September 27, 2020
Becciu has been accused of using money from the Secretariat of State and from the Vatican's Peter's Pence charitable fund to contract companies two of his brothers hold ties to, to provide favoritism to his home diocese through generous donations, and to make an illegitimate real estate contract in London . (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Becciu has been accused of using money from the Secretariat of State and from the Vatican's Peter's Pence charitable fund to contract companies two of his brothers hold ties to, to provide favoritism to his home diocese through generous donations, and to make an illegitimate real estate contract in London . (more...)
North Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain South Korean
- September 27, 2020
After a National Security Council meeting last evening, South Korea's presidential office said it would call for a joint probe into the case with the North if needed, saying there were discrepancies in accounts of the accident from the two sides. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
After a National Security Council meeting last evening, South Korea's presidential office said it would call for a joint probe into the case with the North if needed, saying there were discrepancies in accounts of the accident from the two sides. (more...)
Marseille rebels against restrictions as city becomes France's Covid hotspot
- September 27, 2020
Those figures are published the day after the government announced extra restrictive measures, mainly in big cities and especially in Marseille, to contain the virus. Paris could also implement a 10-person limit on gatherings, a lowering of the ceiling for attendance of sports and cultural events from 5,000 to 1,000, and a temporary ban on renting party venues, including for weddings. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Those figures are published the day after the government announced extra restrictive measures, mainly in big cities and especially in Marseille, to contain the virus. Paris could also implement a 10-person limit on gatherings, a lowering of the ceiling for attendance of sports and cultural events from 5,000 to 1,000, and a temporary ban on renting party venues, including for weddings. (more...)
Trump selects Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court
- September 27, 2020
Trump's choice means that he would replace Ginsburg, a champion of gender equality and other liberal causes who died on September 18 at age 87, with a jurist who in many ways is her judicial opposite. Democrats are furious, given that Trump could lose the election, yet still leave a judicial imprint with potential to last decades. "I will apply the same standard when I consider Judge Barrett's nomination to replace Justice Ginsburg". (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Trump's choice means that he would replace Ginsburg, a champion of gender equality and other liberal causes who died on September 18 at age 87, with a jurist who in many ways is her judicial opposite. Democrats are furious, given that Trump could lose the election, yet still leave a judicial imprint with potential to last decades. "I will apply the same standard when I consider Judge Barrett's nomination to replace Justice Ginsburg". (more...)
Death toll in Zulum’s convoy attack rises to 30 ― Report
- September 27, 2020
Police confirmed in a statement that the attack by suspected jihadists on the "security convoy" had killed eight policemen and three government-backed militia members. ACF said that despite the Federal Government's assurances to end terrorists' assault on Nigerians, the attacks and killing continue to worsen by the day. (more...)
- September 27, 2020
Police confirmed in a statement that the attack by suspected jihadists on the "security convoy" had killed eight policemen and three government-backed militia members. ACF said that despite the Federal Government's assurances to end terrorists' assault on Nigerians, the attacks and killing continue to worsen by the day. (more...)
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