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U.K. Hints Brexit Talks Could Be Extended as Disagreements Remain
- November 18, 2020
A senior European Union diplomat, also speaking under condition of anonymity, added: "Britain has choices to make". The Financial Times pointed out that the position known as demandeur is usually regarded in trade circles as having less leverage. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
A senior European Union diplomat, also speaking under condition of anonymity, added: "Britain has choices to make". The Financial Times pointed out that the position known as demandeur is usually regarded in trade circles as having less leverage. (more...)
Trump says Biden "won" because of rigged U.S. election
- November 18, 2020
Twitter has put warnings for fake news on many of Trump's tweets over the last few weeks, while the president continues to accuse what he has dubbed the "fake news media" of falsely reporting on Biden's victory. Mr Trump's campaign has also filed legal challenges, complaining that its poll watchers were unable to scrutinise the voting process. Trump has refused to concede the November 3 USA election to challenger Joe Biden , and repeatedly said he intends to overturn the result ... (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Twitter has put warnings for fake news on many of Trump's tweets over the last few weeks, while the president continues to accuse what he has dubbed the "fake news media" of falsely reporting on Biden's victory. Mr Trump's campaign has also filed legal challenges, complaining that its poll watchers were unable to scrutinise the voting process. Trump has refused to concede the November 3 USA election to challenger Joe Biden , and repeatedly said he intends to overturn the result ... (more...)
UK Will Ban The Sale Of Petrol And Diesel Cars By 2030
- November 18, 2020
The Government has announced that its proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be brought forward from 2035 to 2030 - a date that started as 2040 when plans first surfaced in 2017. Meanwhile almost 500 million pounds will be spent in the next four years on the development and production of electric vehicle batteries. The document says the transition to electric cars will support jobs in the Midlands and northeast of England, as well as North Wales. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
The Government has announced that its proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be brought forward from 2035 to 2030 - a date that started as 2040 when plans first surfaced in 2017. Meanwhile almost 500 million pounds will be spent in the next four years on the development and production of electric vehicle batteries. The document says the transition to electric cars will support jobs in the Midlands and northeast of England, as well as North Wales. (more...)
US hate crime highest in more than a decade
- November 18, 2020
Offenses range from crimes against property, such as vandalism and destruction, to crimes against persons, including intimidation, assault and murder. "Each of these incidents represents the targeting of an individual or community for violence or vandalism due to their identity or personal characteristics". (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Offenses range from crimes against property, such as vandalism and destruction, to crimes against persons, including intimidation, assault and murder. "Each of these incidents represents the targeting of an individual or community for violence or vandalism due to their identity or personal characteristics". (more...)
Michigan Republicans temporarily block certification of Detroit's election results
- November 18, 2020
Earlier in the meeting, the board's Republican chairwoman, Monica Palmer , said that because there are discrepancies between the number of absentee ballots recorded as being cast and the number of absentee ballots counted, "we do not have have complete and accurate information on those poll books". (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Earlier in the meeting, the board's Republican chairwoman, Monica Palmer , said that because there are discrepancies between the number of absentee ballots recorded as being cast and the number of absentee ballots counted, "we do not have have complete and accurate information on those poll books". (more...)
BRICS summit: Xi calls for intl cooperation in fighting COVID-19
- November 18, 2020
The goal of the Russian BRICS chairmanship in 2020, as it is for multifaceted cooperation between the BRICS countries, is to contribute to raising living standards and quality of life of our people, a Russian statement said. The reference was a pointer to Pakistan though Modi did not name it. The Prime Minister also highlighted reform initiatives undertaken by his government under the "self-reliant India" campaign. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
The goal of the Russian BRICS chairmanship in 2020, as it is for multifaceted cooperation between the BRICS countries, is to contribute to raising living standards and quality of life of our people, a Russian statement said. The reference was a pointer to Pakistan though Modi did not name it. The Prime Minister also highlighted reform initiatives undertaken by his government under the "self-reliant India" campaign. (more...)
Senate Blocks President Trump's Controversial Nominee To The Federal Reserve Board
- November 18, 2020
Republicans would have to muster another vote before Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly replaces Republican Martha McSally, who he defeated in a special election, when the Senate is scheduled to return after the holiday. That could push another attempt to take up the Shelton vote until after the Senate's Thanksgiving recess. White House spokesman Judd Deere said the administration continues to support Shelton and remains confident she "will be confirmed upon reconsideration". (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Republicans would have to muster another vote before Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly replaces Republican Martha McSally, who he defeated in a special election, when the Senate is scheduled to return after the holiday. That could push another attempt to take up the Shelton vote until after the Senate's Thanksgiving recess. White House spokesman Judd Deere said the administration continues to support Shelton and remains confident she "will be confirmed upon reconsideration". (more...)
Thai police fire water cannon at parliament protest
- November 18, 2020
Video broadcasts from the protests showed a large number of people being helped or carried away from the site after water cannons and tear gas was sacked at them, but there were no reports of serious injuries. Prayut rose to office with a military coup in 2014. They include a proposal to replace the present military appointments in the Senate with directly elected representatives. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Video broadcasts from the protests showed a large number of people being helped or carried away from the site after water cannons and tear gas was sacked at them, but there were no reports of serious injuries. Prayut rose to office with a military coup in 2014. They include a proposal to replace the present military appointments in the Senate with directly elected representatives. (more...)
Covid-19: India reports 30,548 new cases, lowest in 4 months
- November 18, 2020
With the addition of 29,164 new cases yesterday, India's tally now stands at 88,74,291. The last time India's fresh coronavirus tally was under 30,000 was on July 15. On November 13, 9,29,491 samples were tested. On Sunday, just 21,098 samples were tested. Authorities in many states and cities, including New Delhi , banned the use of firecrackers on Diwali festival celebrated on Saturday in a bid to avoid the increase in the level of air pollution. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
With the addition of 29,164 new cases yesterday, India's tally now stands at 88,74,291. The last time India's fresh coronavirus tally was under 30,000 was on July 15. On November 13, 9,29,491 samples were tested. On Sunday, just 21,098 samples were tested. Authorities in many states and cities, including New Delhi , banned the use of firecrackers on Diwali festival celebrated on Saturday in a bid to avoid the increase in the level of air pollution. (more...)
CISA Director Chris Krebs Fired After Trying To Correct Voter Fraud Disinformation
- November 18, 2020
The White House has demanded that CISA edit or remove information from the Rumour Control website , according to Reuters , which said Krebs had drawn "the ire" of the White House due to its publishing. "Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow", he wrote. Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos said in a Thursday statement to TPM that Krebs had "provided a steady hand' in the "critically important work CISA" does for election officials". (more...)
- November 18, 2020
The White House has demanded that CISA edit or remove information from the Rumour Control website , according to Reuters , which said Krebs had drawn "the ire" of the White House due to its publishing. "Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow", he wrote. Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos said in a Thursday statement to TPM that Krebs had "provided a steady hand' in the "critically important work CISA" does for election officials". (more...)
Chuck Grassley, 87-year-old Iowa GOP senator, isolating after Covid exposure
- November 18, 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley , 87, announced Tuesday on Twitter that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Grassley is the second United States senator to isolate this week, after Florida's Rick Scott announced he was in quarantine after coming into contact with someone who later tested positive for the virus. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley , 87, announced Tuesday on Twitter that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Grassley is the second United States senator to isolate this week, after Florida's Rick Scott announced he was in quarantine after coming into contact with someone who later tested positive for the virus. (more...)
German police arrest three over $1bn museum jewelry heist
- November 18, 2020
The police force said officers searched 18 apartments, garages, and vehicles for the jewelry and other evidence including digital data, clothes, and tools. The statement said the focus of the search was on the Berlin area of Neukoelln. "Nobody should believe that he set himself above the rules of the state", Geisel said. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
The police force said officers searched 18 apartments, garages, and vehicles for the jewelry and other evidence including digital data, clothes, and tools. The statement said the focus of the search was on the Berlin area of Neukoelln. "Nobody should believe that he set himself above the rules of the state", Geisel said. (more...)
Dolly Parton credited with helping Moderna vaccine after million dollar donation
- November 18, 2020
Parton recently released a new album, "Holly Dolly Christmas," containing her versions of holiday classics and boasting guests such as Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus. " Dolly Parton partly funding the covid vaccine is the flawless ending for 2020: totally random and unexpected". In one of her best songs, Dolly Parton begged "Jolene" not to take her man. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
Parton recently released a new album, "Holly Dolly Christmas," containing her versions of holiday classics and boasting guests such as Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus. " Dolly Parton partly funding the covid vaccine is the flawless ending for 2020: totally random and unexpected". In one of her best songs, Dolly Parton begged "Jolene" not to take her man. (more...)
America Celebrates Victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
- November 18, 2020
She lived in Berkeley on and off for her first 12 years, attending Thousand Oaks Elementary School. Harris often framed her candidacy as part of the legacy often undervalued of pioneering Black women who came before her, including educator Mary McLeod Bethune, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and Rep. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
She lived in Berkeley on and off for her first 12 years, attending Thousand Oaks Elementary School. Harris often framed her candidacy as part of the legacy often undervalued of pioneering Black women who came before her, including educator Mary McLeod Bethune, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and Rep. (more...)
France's Macron Hosts Pompeo after Congratulating Biden
- November 18, 2020
The trip, which is among the longest of Pompeo's tenure at the State Department, appears meant to highlight the Trump administration's foreign-policy successes - advocacy for global religious freedom, recent normalization agreements between Israel and Arab countries, and the toughening of US policy toward Iran - as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office. (more...)
- November 18, 2020
The trip, which is among the longest of Pompeo's tenure at the State Department, appears meant to highlight the Trump administration's foreign-policy successes - advocacy for global religious freedom, recent normalization agreements between Israel and Arab countries, and the toughening of US policy toward Iran - as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office. (more...)
Syrian FM Walid al-Moallem passes away at 79
- November 17, 2020
Syria's main ally, Russia , offered its condolences on Monday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov telling Russian state media that Moallem was a "reliable partner, a very knowledgeable man, diplomat and political figure". Al-Moallem was appointed foreign minister in 2006 and held the post until his death. Moalem was unrepentant. The soft-spoken diplomat accused the United States and others in the West of fueling his country's unrest and labelled insurgents "jihadi terrorists" in ... (more...)
- November 17, 2020
Syria's main ally, Russia , offered its condolences on Monday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov telling Russian state media that Moallem was a "reliable partner, a very knowledgeable man, diplomat and political figure". Al-Moallem was appointed foreign minister in 2006 and held the post until his death. Moalem was unrepentant. The soft-spoken diplomat accused the United States and others in the West of fueling his country's unrest and labelled insurgents "jihadi terrorists" in ... (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn's suspension case being heard by Labour disputes panel
- November 17, 2020
Then-Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home in Islington, north London, December 16, 2019. Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be readmitted to the Labour party after a meeting of the National Executive Committee. She was accused of being fond of "sexually explicit humour"; the pro-Israel community newspaper cited a social media post from 2015 in which she said, "I'm torn between wanting to be a high class Westminster politician or a porn star". (more...)
- November 17, 2020
Then-Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home in Islington, north London, December 16, 2019. Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be readmitted to the Labour party after a meeting of the National Executive Committee. She was accused of being fond of "sexually explicit humour"; the pro-Israel community newspaper cited a social media post from 2015 in which she said, "I'm torn between wanting to be a high class Westminster politician or a porn star". (more...)
British diplomat saves student from drowning in Chinese river
- November 17, 2020
In the beginning, the woman struggles desperately while being pushed around by the strong currents. The young woman was floating in the river. A lifebelt is then tossed into the river, enabling people on the bank to drag Ellison and the student to safety. (more...)
- November 17, 2020
In the beginning, the woman struggles desperately while being pushed around by the strong currents. The young woman was floating in the river. A lifebelt is then tossed into the river, enabling people on the bank to drag Ellison and the student to safety. (more...)
US Boy Scouts claimed against 90,000 sexual abuse
- November 17, 2020
In a recent statement, BSA said it had been "moved by the bravery" of those who had come forward. "They spent millions trying to encourage people to come forward", Van Arsdale said. Sex abuse in the BSA was an "unspoken norm", Arsdale said, adding he has communicated with thousands of alleged survivors over the past 19 months, CNN reported . (more...)
- November 17, 2020
In a recent statement, BSA said it had been "moved by the bravery" of those who had come forward. "They spent millions trying to encourage people to come forward", Van Arsdale said. Sex abuse in the BSA was an "unspoken norm", Arsdale said, adding he has communicated with thousands of alleged survivors over the past 19 months, CNN reported . (more...)
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine 94.5 percent effective
- November 17, 2020
The results come one week after Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE said their experimental vaccine was more than 90 percent effective based on initial data. He wrote on Twitter, "Excited to hear the news that @moderna_tx has reached its #COVID19 case count". Pfizer's vaccine, which was shown to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data, must be shipped and stored at -70 degrees Celsius (minus 94F), significantly below the standard for vaccines of 2-8 ... (more...)
- November 17, 2020
The results come one week after Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE said their experimental vaccine was more than 90 percent effective based on initial data. He wrote on Twitter, "Excited to hear the news that @moderna_tx has reached its #COVID19 case count". Pfizer's vaccine, which was shown to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data, must be shipped and stored at -70 degrees Celsius (minus 94F), significantly below the standard for vaccines of 2-8 ... (more...)
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