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Environment Canada issues special weather statement for Toronto
- November 16, 2020
The weather agency says strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are expected Sunday, as a low pressure system moves across northeastern Ontario, strengthening throughout the day. The strongest winds will be along the shore of eastern Lake Erie and eastern Lake Ontario, the warning said, and advised people to be on alert that downed branches or power lines could create electricity outages. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
The weather agency says strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are expected Sunday, as a low pressure system moves across northeastern Ontario, strengthening throughout the day. The strongest winds will be along the shore of eastern Lake Erie and eastern Lake Ontario, the warning said, and advised people to be on alert that downed branches or power lines could create electricity outages. (more...)
'Can we have America back?' Fox News video echoes Trump election claims
- November 16, 2020
The Trump campaign is surveying supporters over a perceived attack by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News , as the president continues to retaliate against a network he once saw as a defender. Fox has been the nation's No. 1-rated cable station for almost all of the past two decades. "That something might be the potential launch of a new Trump News Network". (more...)
- November 16, 2020
The Trump campaign is surveying supporters over a perceived attack by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News , as the president continues to retaliate against a network he once saw as a defender. Fox has been the nation's No. 1-rated cable station for almost all of the past two decades. "That something might be the potential launch of a new Trump News Network". (more...)
South Australia hit by growing cluster of Covid-19 cases
- November 16, 2020
It's a scenario similar to the Boxing Day Test at the MCG wherein shifting the match out from Melbourne is the worst-case scenario that CA aren't foreseeing at the moment. But NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned she expected more cases over coming weeks. As it stands, the Australian Test squad is set to assemble in Adelaide on December 10, once the white-ball leg of the tour is concluded and so too India's first warm-up game against Australia A, which includes some Test players like Paine, ... (more...)
- November 16, 2020
It's a scenario similar to the Boxing Day Test at the MCG wherein shifting the match out from Melbourne is the worst-case scenario that CA aren't foreseeing at the moment. But NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned she expected more cases over coming weeks. As it stands, the Australian Test squad is set to assemble in Adelaide on December 10, once the white-ball leg of the tour is concluded and so too India's first warm-up game against Australia A, which includes some Test players like Paine, ... (more...)
Coronavirus: China reports more positive tests on imported frozen food
- November 16, 2020
Authorities in Jinan, capital of eastern China's Shandong province, said the goods involved were imported by a unit of Guotai International Group 002091.SZ , and Shanghai Zhongli Development Trade. Following an epidemiological investigation, none of the individuals who had contact with the products had any symptoms such as a cough or fever, and nucleic acid test results were all negative. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
Authorities in Jinan, capital of eastern China's Shandong province, said the goods involved were imported by a unit of Guotai International Group 002091.SZ , and Shanghai Zhongli Development Trade. Following an epidemiological investigation, none of the individuals who had contact with the products had any symptoms such as a cough or fever, and nucleic acid test results were all negative. (more...)
Trump Set to Take More Harsh Steps Against China Soon, Report Says
- November 16, 2020
Trump may announce sanctions or trade restrictions against more Chinese companies, government entities or officials, citing human rights violations or threats to US national security, according to the report . Notably absent from the DoD's watchlist is TikTok, despite being in the Trump administration's line of fire for months over claims surrounding similar threats to national security. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
Trump may announce sanctions or trade restrictions against more Chinese companies, government entities or officials, citing human rights violations or threats to US national security, according to the report . Notably absent from the DoD's watchlist is TikTok, despite being in the Trump administration's line of fire for months over claims surrounding similar threats to national security. (more...)
Delhi's air quality worsens post Diwali
- November 16, 2020
The Ministry of Earth Sciences" air quality monitor, SAFAR , said, "Even a small increase in local additional emissions is likely to have significant deterioration impact on Sunday and Monday'. In addition to the ITO area and Anand Vihar region which recorded the highest degradation of the air quality, several other prominent areas of the city registered a sharp dip in the AQI index including 500 in Jahangirpuri, 475 in Patparganj, 450 in Lodhi Road, 491 in Ashok Vihar, and 442 in the IGI ... (more...)
- November 16, 2020
The Ministry of Earth Sciences" air quality monitor, SAFAR , said, "Even a small increase in local additional emissions is likely to have significant deterioration impact on Sunday and Monday'. In addition to the ITO area and Anand Vihar region which recorded the highest degradation of the air quality, several other prominent areas of the city registered a sharp dip in the AQI index including 500 in Jahangirpuri, 475 in Patparganj, 450 in Lodhi Road, 491 in Ashok Vihar, and 442 in the IGI ... (more...)
Dr. Fauci: US could start getting to relative normality by April, July
- November 16, 2020
The country's top infectious expert opened up to CNN about estimated timelines on Sunday (November 15). Dr. Anthony Fauci , the country's top infectious disease expert, says the US could potentially start getting back to normal as early as April of next year. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
The country's top infectious expert opened up to CNN about estimated timelines on Sunday (November 15). Dr. Anthony Fauci , the country's top infectious disease expert, says the US could potentially start getting back to normal as early as April of next year. (more...)
COVID-19 weekly case totals surge almost 58 percent in Clark County
- November 16, 2020
Women account for 53% of county COVID-19 cases, while men account for 47%, according to Thursday's county health data. "No country can say it was well-enough prepared for COVID-19, or that it has no lessons to learn", Tedros said Friday as he closed the WHO's annual assembly, at which member states approved a resolution on strengthening preparedness for health emergencies. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
Women account for 53% of county COVID-19 cases, while men account for 47%, according to Thursday's county health data. "No country can say it was well-enough prepared for COVID-19, or that it has no lessons to learn", Tedros said Friday as he closed the WHO's annual assembly, at which member states approved a resolution on strengthening preparedness for health emergencies. (more...)
Samuel Alito Criticizes Gay Marriage Ruling 'Obergefell'
- November 16, 2020
He delivered a brushback to liberal Democratic senators who have criticized the court. "You can't say that marriage is a union between one man and one woman", he added. "He candidly wrote, quote, The culture wars are over; they lost, we won", Alito said. "He pointed to emergency orders over the summer where the court sided with officials who sought to restrict the number of people who could worship in person and he lambasted his colleagues for ruling in favor of state and local officials ... (more...)
- November 16, 2020
He delivered a brushback to liberal Democratic senators who have criticized the court. "You can't say that marriage is a union between one man and one woman", he added. "He candidly wrote, quote, The culture wars are over; they lost, we won", Alito said. "He pointed to emergency orders over the summer where the court sided with officials who sought to restrict the number of people who could worship in person and he lambasted his colleagues for ruling in favor of state and local officials ... (more...)
Iran: Opposition figure Mousavi and wife diagnosed with Covid-19
- November 16, 2020
During his illness, Johnson was hospitalised and admitted to intensive care. Mr Johnson was subsequently instructed to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. Mr Brown said that the Downing Street infighting was likely to continue as there were too many factions in the Conservative Party. Mr Anderson said in a Facebook post on Sunday evening that he had lost his sense of taste on Friday and went for a test the following day. (more...)
- November 16, 2020
During his illness, Johnson was hospitalised and admitted to intensive care. Mr Johnson was subsequently instructed to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. Mr Brown said that the Downing Street infighting was likely to continue as there were too many factions in the Conservative Party. Mr Anderson said in a Facebook post on Sunday evening that he had lost his sense of taste on Friday and went for a test the following day. (more...)
Trump Wants to Start Digital Media Channel to Destroy Fox News
- November 15, 2020
US President Donald Trump has reportedly devised an extraordinary plan of revenge on Fox News after it called Biden the victor in the key battleground state of Arizona in the US election. The biggest difference between the 2016 Election, and 2020, was @ FoxNews! "He plans to wreck Fox , no doubt about it", the source said. He was a frequent Fox News guest long before he made a decision to run for president and the network's evening commentators have been ardent supporters of him ... (more...)
- November 15, 2020
US President Donald Trump has reportedly devised an extraordinary plan of revenge on Fox News after it called Biden the victor in the key battleground state of Arizona in the US election. The biggest difference between the 2016 Election, and 2020, was @ FoxNews! "He plans to wreck Fox , no doubt about it", the source said. He was a frequent Fox News guest long before he made a decision to run for president and the network's evening commentators have been ardent supporters of him ... (more...)
Joe Biden has chosen a White House chief of staff
- November 15, 2020
He will do that, ' Klain said on MSNBC's 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell'. Ron Klain , who served as chief of staff to Joe Biden in the Obama administration and as a senior adviser to Biden's 2020 campaign, will be the next White House Chief of Staff. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
He will do that, ' Klain said on MSNBC's 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell'. Ron Klain , who served as chief of staff to Joe Biden in the Obama administration and as a senior adviser to Biden's 2020 campaign, will be the next White House Chief of Staff. (more...)
PM prods premiers for stricter measures to curb COVID-19 spread
- November 15, 2020
In a phone call Thursday night, the prime minister promised provinces all the resources they need to fight COVID-19, and urged premiers to do all that's necessary, including another potential lockdown of businesses, to get a hold of the situation. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
In a phone call Thursday night, the prime minister promised provinces all the resources they need to fight COVID-19, and urged premiers to do all that's necessary, including another potential lockdown of businesses, to get a hold of the situation. (more...)
Varadkar advises against booking Xmas flights home yet
- November 15, 2020
However, the decision will largely rest on advice from the Chief Medical Officer. "I know that's hard, I know that's tough, but Christmas is six weeks away and it is too soon now for people to be booking flights to come home". "International travel is a risk, I think we need to be upfront and honest about that". Mr Varadkar made a comparison to a 1967 outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in England, when Irish people there were asked not to come home, "and they didn't". (more...)
- November 15, 2020
However, the decision will largely rest on advice from the Chief Medical Officer. "I know that's hard, I know that's tough, but Christmas is six weeks away and it is too soon now for people to be booking flights to come home". "International travel is a risk, I think we need to be upfront and honest about that". Mr Varadkar made a comparison to a 1967 outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in England, when Irish people there were asked not to come home, "and they didn't". (more...)
Trump campaign continues to refuse to concede election as states finalize tallies
- November 15, 2020
According to multiple sources, his goal is to "wreck Fox ". Instead of competing against cable news channels, Trump is considering a digital media channel that would stream online, which would be cheaper and quicker to start, Axios reported. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
According to multiple sources, his goal is to "wreck Fox ". Instead of competing against cable news channels, Trump is considering a digital media channel that would stream online, which would be cheaper and quicker to start, Axios reported. (more...)
It's going to be windy Sunday, says Environment Canada
- November 15, 2020
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h expected Sunday November 15, 2020 . Shoreline flooding could be possible between Long Point and Fort Erie as a result of a "seiche" - a standing wave oscillating in a body of water due to the strong winds. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h expected Sunday November 15, 2020 . Shoreline flooding could be possible between Long Point and Fort Erie as a result of a "seiche" - a standing wave oscillating in a body of water due to the strong winds. (more...)
Deadly protest after Peru's president impeached
- November 15, 2020
Merino, who until recently served as the head of Congress, did not immediately respond to the growing calls for his resignation after Saturday's protests. An AFP photographer was struck by pellets in his arm and leg during the march in Plaza San Martin. The plaza has been the center of protests in the capital. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
Merino, who until recently served as the head of Congress, did not immediately respond to the growing calls for his resignation after Saturday's protests. An AFP photographer was struck by pellets in his arm and leg during the march in Plaza San Martin. The plaza has been the center of protests in the capital. (more...)
John Gizzi: Biden Turns to Washington Insider as Chief of Staff
- November 15, 2020
The chief of staff is typically a gatekeeper for the president, crafts political and legislative strategy and often serves as a liaison to Capitol Hill in legislative negotiations. Klain get any political issues from im past? In early 2020, Klain joined Biden's presidential campaign as a senior advisor. On Wednesday, after Biden became the assumed president elect , Biden named Klain as his Chief of Staff for his upcoming presidency. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
The chief of staff is typically a gatekeeper for the president, crafts political and legislative strategy and often serves as a liaison to Capitol Hill in legislative negotiations. Klain get any political issues from im past? In early 2020, Klain joined Biden's presidential campaign as a senior advisor. On Wednesday, after Biden became the assumed president elect , Biden named Klain as his Chief of Staff for his upcoming presidency. (more...)
Trump's National Security Advisor Warns China on Hong Kong
- November 15, 2020
Britain on November 12 said China had broken the Sino-British Joint Declaration by imposing its new national security law. "It is hard to see how the United Kingdom government can prevent the Communist Party's intention to exercise control over Hong Kong's legislature, the judicial system, education and the streets", said Mr Parton. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
Britain on November 12 said China had broken the Sino-British Joint Declaration by imposing its new national security law. "It is hard to see how the United Kingdom government can prevent the Communist Party's intention to exercise control over Hong Kong's legislature, the judicial system, education and the streets", said Mr Parton. (more...)
Fire kills 10 at Romanian hospital treating COVID-19 patients
- November 15, 2020
The local prefect set up a crisis cell and Health Minister Nelu Tataru was expected to visit the scene. Popa said all of the people who died or were injured in Saturday's fire except one were hospital patients. 5romania has so far reported mor than 350,000 c coronavirus cases and 8,8313 deaths. The injured doctor, who is said to have suffered severe burning to most of his body, was being transferred to the capital, Bucharest , by a military plane, local media report. (more...)
- November 15, 2020
The local prefect set up a crisis cell and Health Minister Nelu Tataru was expected to visit the scene. Popa said all of the people who died or were injured in Saturday's fire except one were hospital patients. 5romania has so far reported mor than 350,000 c coronavirus cases and 8,8313 deaths. The injured doctor, who is said to have suffered severe burning to most of his body, was being transferred to the capital, Bucharest , by a military plane, local media report. (more...)
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