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At Tanishq Store In Gujarat, Manager Asked For Apology Note On Ad
- October 15, 2020
One of India 's top jewellery retailers has withdrawn an advert featuring an interfaith baby shower after a vicious backlash on social media from Hindu hardliners. The company said the idea behind the " Ekatvam " (unity and oneness) collection was to "celebrate the coming together of people from different walks of life". (more...)
- October 15, 2020
One of India 's top jewellery retailers has withdrawn an advert featuring an interfaith baby shower after a vicious backlash on social media from Hindu hardliners. The company said the idea behind the " Ekatvam " (unity and oneness) collection was to "celebrate the coming together of people from different walks of life". (more...)
Lebanon and Israel take up disputed maritime border in rare negotiations
- October 15, 2020
The Israeli team, headed by Energy Ministry Director General Udi Adiri, included members of the Israel Defense Forces and the Foreign Ministry. The talks took place at a United Nations post along the border known as Ras Naqoura on the edge of the Lebanese border town of Naqoura. (more...)
- October 15, 2020
The Israeli team, headed by Energy Ministry Director General Udi Adiri, included members of the Israel Defense Forces and the Foreign Ministry. The talks took place at a United Nations post along the border known as Ras Naqoura on the edge of the Lebanese border town of Naqoura. (more...)
China Promises Malaysia Priority Access to Coronavirus Vaccine
- October 15, 2020
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein attend a press conference in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, Oct. For East Asian countries, we have the right to achieve our own stability. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, both sides reaffirmed the continuing vitality of relations despite the constraints imposed by the pandemic, and pledged to forge ahead with sustained policy dialogues, as well as economic and infrastructure ... (more...)
- October 15, 2020
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein attend a press conference in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, Oct. For East Asian countries, we have the right to achieve our own stability. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, both sides reaffirmed the continuing vitality of relations despite the constraints imposed by the pandemic, and pledged to forge ahead with sustained policy dialogues, as well as economic and infrastructure ... (more...)
Johnson & Johnson Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
- October 15, 2020
Following the patient illness, J&J said that an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) will investigate the event. "The development and evaluation of multiple types of vaccine candidates mitigates the risk of failure and increases the hope that we will have successful safe and effective vaccines". (more...)
- October 15, 2020
Following the patient illness, J&J said that an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) will investigate the event. "The development and evaluation of multiple types of vaccine candidates mitigates the risk of failure and increases the hope that we will have successful safe and effective vaccines". (more...)
DoJ Sues FLOTUS’ Ex-BFF-Turned-Author, Claims Book Violates Non-Disclosure Agreement
- October 14, 2020
Wolkoff's "Melania and Me" includes claims about the first lady's animosity toward Ivanka Trump and reasoning for wearing a controversial jacket to the United States border. The government claims that Wolkoff "promised to maintain strict confidentiality over "nonpublic, privileged and/or confidential information" when she volunteered to serve as an adviser to the First Lady in 2017. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Wolkoff's "Melania and Me" includes claims about the first lady's animosity toward Ivanka Trump and reasoning for wearing a controversial jacket to the United States border. The government claims that Wolkoff "promised to maintain strict confidentiality over "nonpublic, privileged and/or confidential information" when she volunteered to serve as an adviser to the First Lady in 2017. (more...)
What is a circuit-break lockdown?
- October 14, 2020
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said England's tiered system would "give an idea" of a similar scheme she is developing, which could come into effect when stricter measures are due to be eased on October 25. Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford told Sky News he is "very actively talking about and preparing for" a circuit-breaker for the nation. Dr Gabriel Scally agreed with SAGE and said it was very "unusual" for a government that says it is following the science not to follow ... (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said England's tiered system would "give an idea" of a similar scheme she is developing, which could come into effect when stricter measures are due to be eased on October 25. Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford told Sky News he is "very actively talking about and preparing for" a circuit-breaker for the nation. Dr Gabriel Scally agreed with SAGE and said it was very "unusual" for a government that says it is following the science not to follow ... (more...)
US forces hit Taliban with air strikes in Helmand province
- October 14, 2020
Omer Zwak , a spokesman for Helmand's provincial governor, confirmed that the helicopters that crashed Tuesday were carrying wounded troops. Helmand - a Taliban stronghold - is where global forces fought some of the bloodiest campaigns of Afghanistan's 19-year war. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Omer Zwak , a spokesman for Helmand's provincial governor, confirmed that the helicopters that crashed Tuesday were carrying wounded troops. Helmand - a Taliban stronghold - is where global forces fought some of the bloodiest campaigns of Afghanistan's 19-year war. (more...)
Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Pell at the Vatican
- October 14, 2020
But his firing apparently stemmed from Becciu's activities in his previous post, as the second-ranking official in the Vatican secretariat of state, where he handled the Holy See's investments. Becciu told reporters the day after he was sacked about a meeting between Pell, the pope and Becciu where Pell told Becciu, "You are dishonest", and Becciu replied: "How dare you!" In response, Cardinal Pell "thanked and congratulated" the Pontiff for the move. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
But his firing apparently stemmed from Becciu's activities in his previous post, as the second-ranking official in the Vatican secretariat of state, where he handled the Holy See's investments. Becciu told reporters the day after he was sacked about a meeting between Pell, the pope and Becciu where Pell told Becciu, "You are dishonest", and Becciu replied: "How dare you!" In response, Cardinal Pell "thanked and congratulated" the Pontiff for the move. (more...)
Supreme Court allows Trump to end census early
- October 14, 2020
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the only justice who publicly dissented , said the Supreme Court's action would allow the Census Bureau to quote, "Sacrifice accuracy for expediency". "A census count delayed is justice denied", Liccardo said. With plans for the count hampered by the pandemic, the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from December 31 to next April. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the only justice who publicly dissented , said the Supreme Court's action would allow the Census Bureau to quote, "Sacrifice accuracy for expediency". "A census count delayed is justice denied", Liccardo said. With plans for the count hampered by the pandemic, the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from December 31 to next April. (more...)
Boris Johnson ignored scientific advice three weeks ago to enforce lockdown
- October 14, 2020
Tier 1 will consist of areas with a "medium" increase in infections, tier 2 will be those classed as "high" and tier 3 will be areas with a "very high" increased rate of Covid. The new localised restrictions come after the government decided a local lockdown approach will be more effective than another national lockdown. "The base will not be sufficient I think that is very clearly the professional view". (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Tier 1 will consist of areas with a "medium" increase in infections, tier 2 will be those classed as "high" and tier 3 will be areas with a "very high" increased rate of Covid. The new localised restrictions come after the government decided a local lockdown approach will be more effective than another national lockdown. "The base will not be sufficient I think that is very clearly the professional view". (more...)
Amy Coney Barrett hearing
- October 14, 2020
She acknowledged that laws require a justice or judge to recuse themself when there is an appearance of bias, and said she would "consider" doing so, in consultation with the other justices. "I made no promises to anyone. I don't have any agenda", she insisted. That suggested that she does not feel bound, like previous courts, to firmly adhere to previous court decisions like Roe . (more...)
- October 14, 2020
She acknowledged that laws require a justice or judge to recuse themself when there is an appearance of bias, and said she would "consider" doing so, in consultation with the other justices. "I made no promises to anyone. I don't have any agenda", she insisted. That suggested that she does not feel bound, like previous courts, to firmly adhere to previous court decisions like Roe . (more...)
In a ‘stunning rebuke’, UN Human Rights Council rejects Saudi membership bid
- October 14, 2020
Rai stressed that Nepal will continue to strive, with a sense of a great deal of responsibility, to promote the ideals of justice, peace and progress for all, placing the human rights needs of the most vulnerable groups of people at the centre. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Rai stressed that Nepal will continue to strive, with a sense of a great deal of responsibility, to promote the ideals of justice, peace and progress for all, placing the human rights needs of the most vulnerable groups of people at the centre. (more...)
World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines
- October 14, 2020
The pharmaceutical company had applied to the DCGI seeking permission to conduct phase 3 human clinical trials of the potential vaccine against the coronavirus infection. It is run by the Vaccine Taskforce, which was set up under the United Kingdom government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in May 2020, with the stated aim of ensuring that the United Kingdom population has access to clinically effective and safe vaccines as soon as possible, while working ... (more...)
- October 14, 2020
The pharmaceutical company had applied to the DCGI seeking permission to conduct phase 3 human clinical trials of the potential vaccine against the coronavirus infection. It is run by the Vaccine Taskforce, which was set up under the United Kingdom government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in May 2020, with the stated aim of ensuring that the United Kingdom population has access to clinically effective and safe vaccines as soon as possible, while working ... (more...)
One dead in Curtin building collapse
- October 14, 2020
Glass was "flying everywhere" after the collapse of the ceiling, which is about 30m high, and some construction workers reportedly had to be stopped from trying to go in to help their injured colleagues. "We're seeing all around Australia, incidents similar to this. poor procurement, cheap tendering, poor design or under-design on construction projects". (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Glass was "flying everywhere" after the collapse of the ceiling, which is about 30m high, and some construction workers reportedly had to be stopped from trying to go in to help their injured colleagues. "We're seeing all around Australia, incidents similar to this. poor procurement, cheap tendering, poor design or under-design on construction projects". (more...)
Bangladesh President signs ordinance on capital punishment in rape cases
- October 14, 2020
Law minister Anisul Huq told PTI that the Women and Children Repression Prevention (Amendment) Bill was expected to receive President Abdul Hamid's approval by tomorrow to be promulgated as an ordinance since parliament was not in session at the moment. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Law minister Anisul Huq told PTI that the Women and Children Repression Prevention (Amendment) Bill was expected to receive President Abdul Hamid's approval by tomorrow to be promulgated as an ordinance since parliament was not in session at the moment. (more...)
Covid: Australia in talks over quarantine-free travel
- October 14, 2020
However, the travel to and from Europe or the United States is expected to remain off-limits until 2022 unless a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic is developed and rolled out. Singapore's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on the two - way travel bubble, citing a recent meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers, Marius Payne and Vivian Balakrishnan, in which he asked, "How can the two countries open borders?" 'I think it's fair to say there's been steady interest, but off a ... (more...)
- October 14, 2020
However, the travel to and from Europe or the United States is expected to remain off-limits until 2022 unless a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic is developed and rolled out. Singapore's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on the two - way travel bubble, citing a recent meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers, Marius Payne and Vivian Balakrishnan, in which he asked, "How can the two countries open borders?" 'I think it's fair to say there's been steady interest, but off a ... (more...)
WWII bomb goes off in Poland during defusal op
- October 14, 2020
The explosion shot a column of water in the air, and was felt around the city, the BBC reports. Earlier, 750 people were evacuated amid fears the British "tallboy" bomb could destroy a bridge about 500 metres away. Before the operation began this week, Lewandowski had called it "a very delicate job", adding that "the tiniest vibration could detonate the bomb". (more...)
- October 14, 2020
The explosion shot a column of water in the air, and was felt around the city, the BBC reports. Earlier, 750 people were evacuated amid fears the British "tallboy" bomb could destroy a bridge about 500 metres away. Before the operation began this week, Lewandowski had called it "a very delicate job", adding that "the tiniest vibration could detonate the bomb". (more...)
Covid-19: Qingdao to test nine million for coronavirus in five days
- October 14, 2020
East China's Qingdao city has reported twelve new COVID-19 cases including six asymptomatic cases after three fresh infections emerged in the city on Sunday. The last major outbreak in China with mass testing was in June. That has enabled life to return to relative normality, with more than 600 million tourists travelling this month for Golden Week, a national holiday around the Mid-Autumn Festival. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
East China's Qingdao city has reported twelve new COVID-19 cases including six asymptomatic cases after three fresh infections emerged in the city on Sunday. The last major outbreak in China with mass testing was in June. That has enabled life to return to relative normality, with more than 600 million tourists travelling this month for Golden Week, a national holiday around the Mid-Autumn Festival. (more...)
Peru reopens Machu Picchu for a single tourist
- October 14, 2020
Takayama informs CNN that his objective is to open his own boxing health club when he returns to Osaka , so he utilized his lockdown duration to practice his relocations. He included: "Peruvians are soooo kind". In a celebratory Instagram post, Katyama wrote: "Peruvians are very affectionate. thank you very much!" He tells CNN that he will be leaving Peru for Japan on October 16. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Takayama informs CNN that his objective is to open his own boxing health club when he returns to Osaka , so he utilized his lockdown duration to practice his relocations. He included: "Peruvians are soooo kind". In a celebratory Instagram post, Katyama wrote: "Peruvians are very affectionate. thank you very much!" He tells CNN that he will be leaving Peru for Japan on October 16. (more...)
'Satan in the flesh': Friend murders pregnant mum, tears baby from womb
- October 14, 2020
Authorities in Oklahoma, where Parker is now being held, said the 27-year-old arrived by ambulance at a hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma, claiming her baby wasn't breathing. "I found her and Marcus and Chris were on scene right after me". The suspect was later taken into custody by Oklahoma authorities and Texas Rangers are now investigating the case, New Boston police said. (more...)
- October 14, 2020
Authorities in Oklahoma, where Parker is now being held, said the 27-year-old arrived by ambulance at a hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma, claiming her baby wasn't breathing. "I found her and Marcus and Chris were on scene right after me". The suspect was later taken into custody by Oklahoma authorities and Texas Rangers are now investigating the case, New Boston police said. (more...)
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