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Cuomo Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions
- November 12, 2020
Cuomo said the new mandates were needed since the COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise across the state. NY reported 4,820 new Covid-19 cases and 21 deaths on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Cuomo. 10, 4,820 were positive (2.93 percent). In nearby Newark , the positivity rate has grown to 19 percent. Pennsylvania is at 15 percent. Cuomo then announced New York State is taking action to try to slow the spread in response to rising COVID numbers. (more...)
- November 12, 2020
Cuomo said the new mandates were needed since the COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise across the state. NY reported 4,820 new Covid-19 cases and 21 deaths on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Cuomo. 10, 4,820 were positive (2.93 percent). In nearby Newark , the positivity rate has grown to 19 percent. Pennsylvania is at 15 percent. Cuomo then announced New York State is taking action to try to slow the spread in response to rising COVID numbers. (more...)
Ontario reports 1,426 new COVID-19 cases, another record high
- November 11, 2020
The upward spiral of COVID-19 cases in Ontario continued Wednesday. The health ministry also reported 198 new COVID-19 cases related to schools, including at least 116 involving students. Tam said. Ontario is reporting 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today, marking a new daily record. Peel region accounted for the largest fraction with 468, while 384 were in Toronto, 180 in York Region, 63 in Durham and 62 in Hamilton. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
The upward spiral of COVID-19 cases in Ontario continued Wednesday. The health ministry also reported 198 new COVID-19 cases related to schools, including at least 116 involving students. Tam said. Ontario is reporting 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today, marking a new daily record. Peel region accounted for the largest fraction with 468, while 384 were in Toronto, 180 in York Region, 63 in Durham and 62 in Hamilton. (more...)
Reading terror attacker pleads guilty to three murders
- November 11, 2020
Prosecutor Alison Morgan said the murders merited a whole life sentence. Three friends - history teacher James Furlong, 36, USA expat Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39, and David Wails, a 39-year-old scientist - each died from a single stab wound in the attack. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Prosecutor Alison Morgan said the murders merited a whole life sentence. Three friends - history teacher James Furlong, 36, USA expat Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39, and David Wails, a 39-year-old scientist - each died from a single stab wound in the attack. (more...)
UK govt plans 'student travel window' ahead of Christmas
- November 11, 2020
Many universities saw students confined to their dorms for weeks and the moving of classes online after outbreaks across the United Kingdom in September and at the start of October. If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Welwyn Hatfield Times. Durham University is already running a pilot project for rapid Covid-19 testing - including identifying those who might be infectious but have no symptoms. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Many universities saw students confined to their dorms for weeks and the moving of classes online after outbreaks across the United Kingdom in September and at the start of October. If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Welwyn Hatfield Times. Durham University is already running a pilot project for rapid Covid-19 testing - including identifying those who might be infectious but have no symptoms. (more...)
USA approves sale of F-35 jets to UAE: Pompeo
- November 11, 2020
Despite recently normalizing its relationship with the UAE, Israel fears that the arms sales could disturb the power balance in the Middle East and make the country lose its edge in the region. According to Otaiba, both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz agreed to the sale after U.S. officials ensured it wouldn't negatively impact Israel's military edge in the region. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Despite recently normalizing its relationship with the UAE, Israel fears that the arms sales could disturb the power balance in the Middle East and make the country lose its edge in the region. According to Otaiba, both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz agreed to the sale after U.S. officials ensured it wouldn't negatively impact Israel's military edge in the region. (more...)
Four people injured in bomb attack in Jeddah
- November 11, 2020
This is a breaking story, more to follow . The French consulate in Jeddah , in a statement seen by Reuters, urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to exercise "maximum vigilance" following the attack. The explosion in the city on Wednesday led to several casualties, said a Greek government official. Wednesday marks the 102nd anniversary of the armistice ending World War I and is commemorated in several European countries. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
This is a breaking story, more to follow . The French consulate in Jeddah , in a statement seen by Reuters, urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to exercise "maximum vigilance" following the attack. The explosion in the city on Wednesday led to several casualties, said a Greek government official. Wednesday marks the 102nd anniversary of the armistice ending World War I and is commemorated in several European countries. (more...)
Boris Johnson near front of queue to congratulate Joe Biden on win
- November 11, 2020
The Trump campaign has filed a string of lawsuits since Democrat Mr Biden captured the presidency. It's unclear if he is still getting them. The message sent by Johnson on Saturday said: "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as president of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement". (more...)
- November 11, 2020
The Trump campaign has filed a string of lawsuits since Democrat Mr Biden captured the presidency. It's unclear if he is still getting them. The message sent by Johnson on Saturday said: "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as president of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement". (more...)
I&B Ministry gets administrative authority over streaming services and digital news platforms
- November 11, 2020
Officials of India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have previously argued that with proliferation of online platforms in India - there are about 600 million internet users in the country - there needs to be parity between regulations on them and traditional media sources. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Officials of India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have previously argued that with proliferation of online platforms in India - there are about 600 million internet users in the country - there needs to be parity between regulations on them and traditional media sources. (more...)
Postal worker admits fabricating allegations of ballot tampering, officials say
- November 11, 2020
Richard Hopkins , a mail carrier from Erie, Pa., accused his boss of instructing employees to pick up and bring him ballots that were received after Election Day. "IG investigators informed committee staff today that they interviewed Hopkins on Friday, but that Hopkins RECANTED HIS ALLEGATIONS yesterday and did not explain why he signed a false affidavit", the Democrat-led committee tweeted late Tuesday. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Richard Hopkins , a mail carrier from Erie, Pa., accused his boss of instructing employees to pick up and bring him ballots that were received after Election Day. "IG investigators informed committee staff today that they interviewed Hopkins on Friday, but that Hopkins RECANTED HIS ALLEGATIONS yesterday and did not explain why he signed a false affidavit", the Democrat-led committee tweeted late Tuesday. (more...)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns Joe Biden not to ditch progressives
- November 11, 2020
It's the violence. It's the lack of support from your own party. Ocasio-Cortez, who was easily reelected, said Democrats instead should focus on campaign operations that are more resilient to Republican attacks, in part by improving what she called a "very weak" digital campaign apparatus. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
It's the violence. It's the lack of support from your own party. Ocasio-Cortez, who was easily reelected, said Democrats instead should focus on campaign operations that are more resilient to Republican attacks, in part by improving what she called a "very weak" digital campaign apparatus. (more...)
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign peace deal to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
- November 11, 2020
The ministry said the Russian contingent will comprise the 15th motorised rifle (peacekeeping) brigade of the Central Military District airlifted from the Ulyanovsk military base in western Russia . People hold the national flag after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said the country's forces had taken Shusha, which Armenians call Shushi, during fighting over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Azerbaijan, Nov. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
The ministry said the Russian contingent will comprise the 15th motorised rifle (peacekeeping) brigade of the Central Military District airlifted from the Ulyanovsk military base in western Russia . People hold the national flag after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said the country's forces had taken Shusha, which Armenians call Shushi, during fighting over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Azerbaijan, Nov. (more...)
What Dr. Fauci has to say about the COVID-19 vaccine
- November 11, 2020
Mr Fauci warned that the United States was in dire straits with more than 100,000 cases a day, but said it could "change that". When Tapper asked when people lowest on the priority list, like himself, could get the vaccine, Fauci said by April. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Mr Fauci warned that the United States was in dire straits with more than 100,000 cases a day, but said it could "change that". When Tapper asked when people lowest on the priority list, like himself, could get the vaccine, Fauci said by April. (more...)
Peru clashes over President Vizcarra's impeachment
- November 11, 2020
On Monday, the legislative body voted to oust Mr Vizcarra over allegations he handed out government contracts in return for bribes. On Monday, Congress voted to impeach Mr Vizcarra over allegations he handed out government contracts in return for bribes. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
On Monday, the legislative body voted to oust Mr Vizcarra over allegations he handed out government contracts in return for bribes. On Monday, Congress voted to impeach Mr Vizcarra over allegations he handed out government contracts in return for bribes. (more...)
Hong Kong disqualifies four opposition lawmakers
- November 11, 2020
Earlier reports indicated the lawmakers would be accused of filibustering meetings and violating their oaths of office. The disqualified lawmakers - Alvin Yeung, Kwok Ka-ki, Dennis Kwok and Kenneth Leung - had been banned from running in Legislative Council elections that were scheduled for September due to their support for the USA government's Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 and sanctions imposed on local officials in relation to last year's anti-government protests. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Earlier reports indicated the lawmakers would be accused of filibustering meetings and violating their oaths of office. The disqualified lawmakers - Alvin Yeung, Kwok Ka-ki, Dennis Kwok and Kenneth Leung - had been banned from running in Legislative Council elections that were scheduled for September due to their support for the USA government's Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 and sanctions imposed on local officials in relation to last year's anti-government protests. (more...)
Pennsylvania keeps counting ballots despite Trump's efforts to claim victory prematurely
- November 11, 2020
BIDEN has won Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Colorado, District of Colombia , Wisconsin, Michigan . (more...)
- November 11, 2020
BIDEN has won Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Colorado, District of Colombia , Wisconsin, Michigan . (more...)
French Couple Finds Carrier Pigeon Capsule With Message From WWI German Soldier
- November 11, 2020
Describing the find as "super-rare", he told the paper the capsule was likely to have come to the surface of the soil over time as have many military remains from the First World War. The difficulty reading the message means the exact date is uncertain. The date is marked 16 July but the year is not altogether clear, appearing to be written as either 1910 or 1916. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Describing the find as "super-rare", he told the paper the capsule was likely to have come to the surface of the soil over time as have many military remains from the First World War. The difficulty reading the message means the exact date is uncertain. The date is marked 16 July but the year is not altogether clear, appearing to be written as either 1910 or 1916. (more...)
'Don't worry' - pro-Trump Taiwan seeks to reassure over Biden
- November 11, 2020
Although President Donald Trump has not yet yielded and his administration continues to challenge the result, concern has been raised among Taiwanese residents, who overwhelmingly supported Trump's re-election because of his hardline stance on China and the multi-billion-dollar arms deals with President Tsai Ing-wen's administration. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
Although President Donald Trump has not yet yielded and his administration continues to challenge the result, concern has been raised among Taiwanese residents, who overwhelmingly supported Trump's re-election because of his hardline stance on China and the multi-billion-dollar arms deals with President Tsai Ing-wen's administration. (more...)
Officials ready to assist medical facilities as COVID-19 hospitalizations soar
- November 11, 2020
The first coronavirus case in the USA was reported on January 20 in Washington state. Tuesday morning, roughly 59,000 Americans were in the hospital because of the coronavirus. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday limited the size of social gatherings in the Midwestern state and imposed a targeted mask-wearing requirement for certain situations. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
The first coronavirus case in the USA was reported on January 20 in Washington state. Tuesday morning, roughly 59,000 Americans were in the hospital because of the coronavirus. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday limited the size of social gatherings in the Midwestern state and imposed a targeted mask-wearing requirement for certain situations. (more...)
Bihar Elections vote share: RJD topped, followed by BJP
- November 11, 2020
The RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. The early trends of the counting were mostly in line with the exit poll projections including the prediction that the 31-year-old was set to give a tough fight to the NDA. However, the official numbers are still awaited from the Election Commission of India. "There are over dozens of seats where tampering has been done". (more...)
- November 11, 2020
The RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. The early trends of the counting were mostly in line with the exit poll projections including the prediction that the 31-year-old was set to give a tough fight to the NDA. However, the official numbers are still awaited from the Election Commission of India. "There are over dozens of seats where tampering has been done". (more...)
President Trump Fires, Replaces Defense Secretary Mark Esper
- November 11, 2020
As part of that effort , said Brad Bowman, a defense analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Esper will be remembered for his efforts to counter those modernizing efforts by China and Russian Federation. His predecessor, US Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis , quit in protest of Trump's decision to unilaterally abandon the US-led coalition's Kurdish partner force in Syria in December 2018. (more...)
- November 11, 2020
As part of that effort , said Brad Bowman, a defense analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Esper will be remembered for his efforts to counter those modernizing efforts by China and Russian Federation. His predecessor, US Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis , quit in protest of Trump's decision to unilaterally abandon the US-led coalition's Kurdish partner force in Syria in December 2018. (more...)
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