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Democrats' dwindling Florida mail, early vote lead down to 100,000
- November 03, 2020
In Montana's U.S. Senate race, Republican incumbent Steve Daines is running neck and neck with Governor Steve Bullock. With 38 electoral college votes at stake, this is the most important battleground with a close race, which has traditionally favoured a Republican candidate. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
In Montana's U.S. Senate race, Republican incumbent Steve Daines is running neck and neck with Governor Steve Bullock. With 38 electoral college votes at stake, this is the most important battleground with a close race, which has traditionally favoured a Republican candidate. (more...)
Ivanka Trump compares father to former UK PM Churchill
- November 03, 2020
The guest list for Trump's party includes 400 of his closest allies, advisers and loyalists. The party had been planned for the Trump International Hotel in Washington, just a few blocks from the White House. The outbreak caused Trump, first lady Melania and their son Barron, among about a dozen others, to fall ill to COVID. And it is that President Donald Trump faces a very tough election against Democrat Joe Biden , in fact Somagnews has informed step by step the path of both ... (more...)
- November 03, 2020
The guest list for Trump's party includes 400 of his closest allies, advisers and loyalists. The party had been planned for the Trump International Hotel in Washington, just a few blocks from the White House. The outbreak caused Trump, first lady Melania and their son Barron, among about a dozen others, to fall ill to COVID. And it is that President Donald Trump faces a very tough election against Democrat Joe Biden , in fact Somagnews has informed step by step the path of both ... (more...)
Killer Who Impressed 'Reminiscences of Homicide' Is Stunned He Wasn't Caught
- November 03, 2020
He was sentenced to life imprisonment and spent 20 years in prison before being released on parole in 2009. "I didn't think the crimes would be buried forever", Lee told a court in the city of Suwon in South Korea. "I heard from someone that a person with a disability was arrested but I didn't know which one he was arrested for as I committed many (crimes)". Mr Lee apologised to the family members of his victims - and Yoon. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
He was sentenced to life imprisonment and spent 20 years in prison before being released on parole in 2009. "I didn't think the crimes would be buried forever", Lee told a court in the city of Suwon in South Korea. "I heard from someone that a person with a disability was arrested but I didn't know which one he was arrested for as I committed many (crimes)". Mr Lee apologised to the family members of his victims - and Yoon. (more...)
Australia reports no new local COVID-19 cases
- November 03, 2020
Victoria recorded it's fourth straight day without a new COVID-19 case on Tuesday, bringing renewed hope to a population worn down by months of restrictions. "What we shouldn't be complacent about is thinking that if we've got a few days with no cases that there's never a requirement for masks", Dr Sutton said, adding that masks are important for "those potential transmission events when we don't know that there's something out there". (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Victoria recorded it's fourth straight day without a new COVID-19 case on Tuesday, bringing renewed hope to a population worn down by months of restrictions. "What we shouldn't be complacent about is thinking that if we've got a few days with no cases that there's never a requirement for masks", Dr Sutton said, adding that masks are important for "those potential transmission events when we don't know that there's something out there". (more...)
Slovakia to test entire population for coronavirus in global first
- November 03, 2020
Ministers have called the numbers alarming and had warned that, unless the spread of the virus is slowed, the country's hospitals could be on the brink of collapse within weeks. More than 40,000 medics and support teams of soldiers, police, administrative workers and volunteers staffed about 5,000 sites to administer the antigen swab tests. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Ministers have called the numbers alarming and had warned that, unless the spread of the virus is slowed, the country's hospitals could be on the brink of collapse within weeks. More than 40,000 medics and support teams of soldiers, police, administrative workers and volunteers staffed about 5,000 sites to administer the antigen swab tests. (more...)
Philippine island left without power after deadly typhoon: Red Cross
- November 03, 2020
Goni, known as Rolly in the Philippines , made landfall on Sunday on Catanduanes Island in the country's east, bringing violent winds and extensive flooding. The Guinobatan town mayor reported that approximately 147 homes were swamped. "We hope this incoming typhoon will not compound the serious situation already", Oxfam's Ms Avila said. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Goni, known as Rolly in the Philippines , made landfall on Sunday on Catanduanes Island in the country's east, bringing violent winds and extensive flooding. The Guinobatan town mayor reported that approximately 147 homes were swamped. "We hope this incoming typhoon will not compound the serious situation already", Oxfam's Ms Avila said. (more...)
WHO Doesn't Think Covid-19 Is Becoming Less Deadly
- November 03, 2020
The co-ordinator of the Covid-19 task force at RIMS, Dr Prabhat Kumar, said at least 125 of the 218 Covid beds at the hospital were free. Out of the 82 private hospitals with ICU beds having ventilator support, 38 are running full. "Even those under home isolation should be under medical supervision", she said. Hospital's Director Dr. Sagarraj Bhandari said that the Hospital fixed the charges for the treatment of the COVID-19 patients after the government did not provide a budget for the ... (more...)
- November 03, 2020
The co-ordinator of the Covid-19 task force at RIMS, Dr Prabhat Kumar, said at least 125 of the 218 Covid beds at the hospital were free. Out of the 82 private hospitals with ICU beds having ventilator support, 38 are running full. "Even those under home isolation should be under medical supervision", she said. Hospital's Director Dr. Sagarraj Bhandari said that the Hospital fixed the charges for the treatment of the COVID-19 patients after the government did not provide a budget for the ... (more...)
U.S. elections 2020: Biden wins all five votes in Dixville Notch
- November 03, 2020
Mr Otten, identifying himself as "a lifelong Republican", said that he is voting this time for Democratic presidential nominee and former USA vice-president Joe Biden , who's challenging sitting President Donald Trump . To win the presidency, either Trump or Biden must acquire over 50% of the electoral college vote, which is 538 in total. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and husband, Douglas Emhoff, embrace on stage after Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke in Pittsburgh at a simultaneous ... (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Mr Otten, identifying himself as "a lifelong Republican", said that he is voting this time for Democratic presidential nominee and former USA vice-president Joe Biden , who's challenging sitting President Donald Trump . To win the presidency, either Trump or Biden must acquire over 50% of the electoral college vote, which is 538 in total. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and husband, Douglas Emhoff, embrace on stage after Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke in Pittsburgh at a simultaneous ... (more...)
Delhi Health Minister: Aggressive contact tracing caused spike in COVID-19 cases
- November 03, 2020
Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi had more than five thousand cases for the first time and the total number of cases was 5673. Delhi is once again being burdened by coronavirus caseload, as for the third consecutive day on Friday, the National Capital recorded more than 5,000 cases. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi had more than five thousand cases for the first time and the total number of cases was 5673. Delhi is once again being burdened by coronavirus caseload, as for the third consecutive day on Friday, the National Capital recorded more than 5,000 cases. (more...)
Twitter updates action plan to call US election results
- November 03, 2020
One of those methods has been the addition of banners explaining the dangers of fake news. The steps the social network detailed Monday play off the details it released last month on how it meant to combat election-related misinformation. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
One of those methods has been the addition of banners explaining the dangers of fake news. The steps the social network detailed Monday play off the details it released last month on how it meant to combat election-related misinformation. (more...)
One Parisian infected with COVID-19 every 30 seconds - health minister
- November 03, 2020
Almost 47 million people around the world have been diagnosed with the coronavirus around the world and 1.2 million people have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University . European governments are desperate to stem the worrying spike in infections. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is well and not showing symptoms but will be working from home as a precaution. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Almost 47 million people around the world have been diagnosed with the coronavirus around the world and 1.2 million people have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University . European governments are desperate to stem the worrying spike in infections. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is well and not showing symptoms but will be working from home as a precaution. (more...)
Death toll climbs to 100 from devastating Aegean quake
- November 03, 2020
Turkey is among the world's most seismically active zones as it is situated on several active fault lines. Muammer Celik, a fireman who found and saved Elif, told AFP he thought the toddler was dead when he saw her lying on her back, covered by white dust. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Turkey is among the world's most seismically active zones as it is situated on several active fault lines. Muammer Celik, a fireman who found and saved Elif, told AFP he thought the toddler was dead when he saw her lying on her back, covered by white dust. (more...)
Hizbul Mujahideen's Kashmir chief killed
- November 03, 2020
Mir had succeeded Riyaz Naikoo as commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen in May, after Nikoo died in a gun battle with Indian security forces. Recounting the events of the morning, an official said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Rangreth area near the old airfield following specific information about the presence of militants there, according to news agency PTI. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Mir had succeeded Riyaz Naikoo as commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen in May, after Nikoo died in a gun battle with Indian security forces. Recounting the events of the morning, an official said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Rangreth area near the old airfield following specific information about the presence of militants there, according to news agency PTI. (more...)
Hong Kong lawmakers arrested over disruption of legislature
- November 03, 2020
Opposition groups called the delay a political move to ensure the body retained its pro-Beijing majority. The statement said the arrests are part of an investigation into a May 8 committee meeting in which pro-democracy lawmakers rushed toward the chairperson's seat and a phalanx of security guards shoved back. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Opposition groups called the delay a political move to ensure the body retained its pro-Beijing majority. The statement said the arrests are part of an investigation into a May 8 committee meeting in which pro-democracy lawmakers rushed toward the chairperson's seat and a phalanx of security guards shoved back. (more...)
Georgian ruling party leads in polls as opposition cries foul
- November 03, 2020
The election was illegitimate. The crowd, many wearing masks against the coronavirus, burst into applause as opposition leaders said the vote had been rigged and demanded a new election. In an unprecedented show of unity months ahead of the vote, Saakashvili's United National Movement (UNM) and smaller opposition groups joined forces to challenge the ruling party. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
The election was illegitimate. The crowd, many wearing masks against the coronavirus, burst into applause as opposition leaders said the vote had been rigged and demanded a new election. In an unprecedented show of unity months ahead of the vote, Saakashvili's United National Movement (UNM) and smaller opposition groups joined forces to challenge the ruling party. (more...)
UN Chief Calls For Women's Participation In Peace Processes
- November 03, 2020
She was blunt in pointing at who Is responsible: As a global community, we have not lived up to our commitment. Women's full and meaningful participation at all levels of decision-making leads to more peaceful and prosperous societies. The Taliban, who ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and refused to allow women to go to school, work outside the home or leave their house without a male escorts, do not have any women in their delegation. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
She was blunt in pointing at who Is responsible: As a global community, we have not lived up to our commitment. Women's full and meaningful participation at all levels of decision-making leads to more peaceful and prosperous societies. The Taliban, who ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and refused to allow women to go to school, work outside the home or leave their house without a male escorts, do not have any women in their delegation. (more...)
Veteran journalist Robert Fisk dies aged 74
- November 03, 2020
Described by the New York Times in 2005 as "probably the most famous foreign correspondent in Britain", Fisk won many prestigious awards during his career for his coverage of the Middle East. The paper said "Fisk was renowned for his courage in questioning official narratives from governments and publishing what he uncovered in frequently brilliant prose". (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Described by the New York Times in 2005 as "probably the most famous foreign correspondent in Britain", Fisk won many prestigious awards during his career for his coverage of the Middle East. The paper said "Fisk was renowned for his courage in questioning official narratives from governments and publishing what he uncovered in frequently brilliant prose". (more...)
Trump Hints at Firing Fauci After Election
- November 03, 2020
Fauci on Friday took aim at Trump's response to the pandemic, suggesting the US needs an "abrupt change" in its approach to the virus, which has killed at least 230,000 Americans. Mr Trump's comments come after Dr Fauci levelled his sharpest criticism yet of the White House's response to the coronavirus and Mr Trump's public assertion that the nation is " rounding the turn " on the virus. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Fauci on Friday took aim at Trump's response to the pandemic, suggesting the US needs an "abrupt change" in its approach to the virus, which has killed at least 230,000 Americans. Mr Trump's comments come after Dr Fauci levelled his sharpest criticism yet of the White House's response to the coronavirus and Mr Trump's public assertion that the nation is " rounding the turn " on the virus. (more...)
UK's Johnson under fire as new virus lockdown looms for England
- November 03, 2020
Scientists have warned a worst-case scenario of 80,000 dead could be exceeded this winter. Restive members of Johnson's Conservative party, warning of more damage to the reeling economy, threatened to defy the prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Wednesday. (more...)
- November 03, 2020
Scientists have warned a worst-case scenario of 80,000 dead could be exceeded this winter. Restive members of Johnson's Conservative party, warning of more damage to the reeling economy, threatened to defy the prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Wednesday. (more...)
Thai students protest at graduation ceremony
- November 02, 2020
Thousands of supporters of the monarchy gathered, on Sunday, in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok , hoping to see and greet the King of Thailand, in a support rally after months of demonstrations in support of reforming the monarchy and strengthening democracy. (more...)
- November 02, 2020
Thousands of supporters of the monarchy gathered, on Sunday, in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok , hoping to see and greet the King of Thailand, in a support rally after months of demonstrations in support of reforming the monarchy and strengthening democracy. (more...)
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