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Turkey increases gas reserves discovery at Black Sea field to 405 bcm
- October 19, 2020
Fatih will move its drilling activities to the Turkali-1 well, which is also in the Sakarya field, after completion of ongoing maintenance, restocking and technical preparations at Filyos port. Turkey, which is nearly completely reliant on imports to meet its energy needs, has been exploring for hydrocarbons in the Black Sea and in the Mediterranean, where its survey operations in disputed waters have drawn protests from Greece and Greek-administered Cyprus. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Fatih will move its drilling activities to the Turkali-1 well, which is also in the Sakarya field, after completion of ongoing maintenance, restocking and technical preparations at Filyos port. Turkey, which is nearly completely reliant on imports to meet its energy needs, has been exploring for hydrocarbons in the Black Sea and in the Mediterranean, where its survey operations in disputed waters have drawn protests from Greece and Greek-administered Cyprus. (more...)
Social Media platform Twitter blocks tweets from Trump's close aid
- October 19, 2020
Twitter has removed a tweet from White House coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas for violating its policy on sharing false or misleading information . That prompted the Senate Judiciary Committee to announce it will vote to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey about alleged election interference in support of Biden's campaign. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Twitter has removed a tweet from White House coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas for violating its policy on sharing false or misleading information . That prompted the Senate Judiciary Committee to announce it will vote to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey about alleged election interference in support of Biden's campaign. (more...)
Pelosi gives White House 48 hours to reach a deal on stimulus
- October 19, 2020
But the pair still had differences on a plan for testing and contact tracing and "measures to address the virus' disproportionate impact on communities of color". In a letter to Democratic House colleagues on Sunday, Pelosi criticized the language the Trump administration sent to House Democrats about what would be funded for coronavirus testing under a stimulus agreement. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
But the pair still had differences on a plan for testing and contact tracing and "measures to address the virus' disproportionate impact on communities of color". In a letter to Democratic House colleagues on Sunday, Pelosi criticized the language the Trump administration sent to House Democrats about what would be funded for coronavirus testing under a stimulus agreement. (more...)
Dispute Over Unofficial Ballot Boxes Continues in California
- October 19, 2020
Padilla's office received a flurry of reports about the boxes over the weekend. State law governs how the ballot boxes are designed, signage, and how often ballots need to be pulled out and turned over to election officials. On Tuesday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned that "anyone who knowingly engages in the tampering or misuse of a vote" would be prosecuted swiftly and harshly. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Padilla's office received a flurry of reports about the boxes over the weekend. State law governs how the ballot boxes are designed, signage, and how often ballots need to be pulled out and turned over to election officials. On Tuesday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned that "anyone who knowingly engages in the tampering or misuse of a vote" would be prosecuted swiftly and harshly. (more...)
New Covid-19 restrictions to be announced, Simon Harris confirms
- October 19, 2020
The action will be decisive. He said: "It is clear now that the virus is at such a level within all our communities the county-by-county approach will not be sufficient so tomorrow we will have to bring in more restrictions". "What government is trying to do is try to find that landing spot", Harris said. The Tánaiste told him that there were a wide range of presentations during the meetings on Saturday and they also covered some worrying statistics such as domestic violence reports being ... (more...)
- October 19, 2020
The action will be decisive. He said: "It is clear now that the virus is at such a level within all our communities the county-by-county approach will not be sufficient so tomorrow we will have to bring in more restrictions". "What government is trying to do is try to find that landing spot", Harris said. The Tánaiste told him that there were a wide range of presentations during the meetings on Saturday and they also covered some worrying statistics such as domestic violence reports being ... (more...)
No quarantine for New Zealanders arriving in Victoria, Daniel Andrews says
- October 19, 2020
But the federal government, which is responsible for worldwide borders, has repeatedly stressed the program is working as it should, with the arriving travellers able to move through the country subject to state's quarantine restrictions like any other Australian citizen. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
But the federal government, which is responsible for worldwide borders, has repeatedly stressed the program is working as it should, with the arriving travellers able to move through the country subject to state's quarantine restrictions like any other Australian citizen. (more...)
Top China Editor Says 'Common Sense' for United States to Fear Detentions
- October 19, 2020
U.S. officials had alleged that Chinese diplomats were using the scientists as part of an intelligence-gathering scheme, according to an August report by the outlet. It's "common sense" for the U.S.to worry that China might detain some Americans in retaliation for the prosecution of Chinese scholars, according to Hu Xijin, the editor-in-chief of the Communist Party-backed Global Times. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
U.S. officials had alleged that Chinese diplomats were using the scientists as part of an intelligence-gathering scheme, according to an August report by the outlet. It's "common sense" for the U.S.to worry that China might detain some Americans in retaliation for the prosecution of Chinese scholars, according to Hu Xijin, the editor-in-chief of the Communist Party-backed Global Times. (more...)
Italy Takes Measures to Stop the Second COVID-19 Surge
- October 19, 2020
The move comes amid a significant rise in new coronavirus cases in recent weeks - coupled by record numbers of tests - and will follow the most recent set of restrictions which enforced the wearing of masks and imposed limits on public gatherings, nightlife and sport. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
The move comes amid a significant rise in new coronavirus cases in recent weeks - coupled by record numbers of tests - and will follow the most recent set of restrictions which enforced the wearing of masks and imposed limits on public gatherings, nightlife and sport. (more...)
Donald Trump accuses Biden of shipping jobs to China
- October 19, 2020
Dr Conley's latest update comes after President Trump told a crowd at a White House event that he was "feeling great". However, the memo did not specify whether Trump had tested negative for COVID-19, but instead reiterated how sensitive lab tests - including the PCR test cited in the statement - detect the virus in swab samples taken from the nose and throat. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Dr Conley's latest update comes after President Trump told a crowd at a White House event that he was "feeling great". However, the memo did not specify whether Trump had tested negative for COVID-19, but instead reiterated how sensitive lab tests - including the PCR test cited in the statement - detect the virus in swab samples taken from the nose and throat. (more...)
PLO's Erekat on ventilator, with COVID
- October 19, 2020
Hadassah said it was "is in contact with global medical authorities regarding the treatment policy of this complex patient". Erekat received a transplant in an American hospital in 2017 for pulmonary fibrosis; as a transplant patient and because of his age, he belongs to the corona risk group. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Hadassah said it was "is in contact with global medical authorities regarding the treatment policy of this complex patient". Erekat received a transplant in an American hospital in 2017 for pulmonary fibrosis; as a transplant patient and because of his age, he belongs to the corona risk group. (more...)
Doctors' Leaders say Circuit Breaker Required to Protect Future of NHS Services
- October 19, 2020
The First Minister said he was " acutely aware " of the challenges that the 17-day lockdown would create for businesses as he announced that small and medium-sized retail, leisure and hospitality firms could access a one-off payment of as much as £5,000. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
The First Minister said he was " acutely aware " of the challenges that the 17-day lockdown would create for businesses as he announced that small and medium-sized retail, leisure and hospitality firms could access a one-off payment of as much as £5,000. (more...)
Film theatres outside New York City to reopen at 25% capacity
- October 19, 2020
This strategy is based on the governor's Cluster Action Initiative, which was developed in consultation with national public health experts and announced on October 6, to address COVID-19 hot spots that have cropped up in Brooklyn, Queens, and Broome, Orange and Rockland Counties. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
This strategy is based on the governor's Cluster Action Initiative, which was developed in consultation with national public health experts and announced on October 6, to address COVID-19 hot spots that have cropped up in Brooklyn, Queens, and Broome, Orange and Rockland Counties. (more...)
India records decline in new Covid cases, tally over 74L
- October 19, 2020
Laxity during the current festival season, though, could throw this off course, and the panel has warned against relaxing protective measures. The progression of the pandemic in India shows that a further lockdown can be avoided if preventive measures are followed. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Laxity during the current festival season, though, could throw this off course, and the panel has warned against relaxing protective measures. The progression of the pandemic in India shows that a further lockdown can be avoided if preventive measures are followed. (more...)
Melbourne, Here's What You Can and Can't Do From Midnight Tonight
- October 19, 2020
However, he conceded the state was now a part of the travel bubble. There was widespread confusion on Sunday as Premier Daniel Andrews revealed previous estimates of 17 New Zealanders arriving in Victoria had jumped to 55 as state and federal leaders accused each other of responsibility for the bungle. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
However, he conceded the state was now a part of the travel bubble. There was widespread confusion on Sunday as Premier Daniel Andrews revealed previous estimates of 17 New Zealanders arriving in Victoria had jumped to 55 as state and federal leaders accused each other of responsibility for the bungle. (more...)
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls Trump's latest broadsides 'incredibly disturbing'
- October 19, 2020
Democrats have sought to tie Trump to the alleged plot against Whitmer, pointing to the president's tweet earlier this year to " LIBERATE MICHIGAN! " after Whitmer restricted personal movement and the economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Democrats have sought to tie Trump to the alleged plot against Whitmer, pointing to the president's tweet earlier this year to " LIBERATE MICHIGAN! " after Whitmer restricted personal movement and the economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
Dr. Fauci's Kids Won't be Going Home for Thanksgiving
- October 19, 2020
Even without symptoms, people may "inadvertently or innocently" infect others, such as "someone's elderly parents, a woman with breast cancer on chemotherapy or a child with an immune deficiency - in other words, people at risk for more serious illness", Fauci said . (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Even without symptoms, people may "inadvertently or innocently" infect others, such as "someone's elderly parents, a woman with breast cancer on chemotherapy or a child with an immune deficiency - in other words, people at risk for more serious illness", Fauci said . (more...)
Pelosi shifts deadline if Trump wants pre-election stimulus
- October 19, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office said Saturday evening that there were some "encouraging news on testing" in the latest round of discussions surrounding the next coronavirus stimulus package. "It was inadequate just up and down the line on state and local funding, on testing, on the need to open schools safely, on the census, on protecting workers who need health care benefits, and I could go on and on", Schumer said during the call. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office said Saturday evening that there were some "encouraging news on testing" in the latest round of discussions surrounding the next coronavirus stimulus package. "It was inadequate just up and down the line on state and local funding, on testing, on the need to open schools safely, on the census, on protecting workers who need health care benefits, and I could go on and on", Schumer said during the call. (more...)
Five injured in U.S. shopping center gas explosion
- October 19, 2020
Tobia said when crews arrived, the injured were outside of the building. The university said the other two injured people were not affiliated with JMU. Officials are trying to determine if others might have been injured. "I grew up on a farm and I thought to myself 'That sounds like gas or oil.' There couldn't be anything that huge that would shake my house", she told the Daily News-Record. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Tobia said when crews arrived, the injured were outside of the building. The university said the other two injured people were not affiliated with JMU. Officials are trying to determine if others might have been injured. "I grew up on a farm and I thought to myself 'That sounds like gas or oil.' There couldn't be anything that huge that would shake my house", she told the Daily News-Record. (more...)
Nine Detained After Teacher Beheaded over Prophet Mohammed Caricature
- October 19, 2020
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam condemned the recent terrorist attack of a school teacher on Friday in Paris, after he was beheaded for showing caricatures of Prophet Mohamed. Police arrived at the scene after receiving a call about a suspicious individual loitering near the school, a police source said. They discovered the dead man and soon spotted the suspect, armed with a blade, who threatened the officers as they tried to arrest him. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam condemned the recent terrorist attack of a school teacher on Friday in Paris, after he was beheaded for showing caricatures of Prophet Mohamed. Police arrived at the scene after receiving a call about a suspicious individual loitering near the school, a police source said. They discovered the dead man and soon spotted the suspect, armed with a blade, who threatened the officers as they tried to arrest him. (more...)
Trump Campaign: Postpone Second Presidential Debate Instead of Virtual Format
- October 19, 2020
Pressed by Hannity if he'd tested negative, Trump said , "Well, what we're doing is probably, the test will be tomorrow, and the actual test, because there's no reason to test all the time, but they found very little infection or virus, if any, I don't know that they found any, I didn't go into it greatly with the doctors". (more...)
- October 19, 2020
Pressed by Hannity if he'd tested negative, Trump said , "Well, what we're doing is probably, the test will be tomorrow, and the actual test, because there's no reason to test all the time, but they found very little infection or virus, if any, I don't know that they found any, I didn't go into it greatly with the doctors". (more...)
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