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Family Wants Answers in Mysterious Death of Black Louisiana Teen Quawan Charles
- November 25, 2020
The 15-year-old from Baldwin, Louisiana vanished from his home on October 30. The family alerted the police on the same day but the authorities allegedly did not issue an amber alert , reported NBC . They also inquire how he could have drowned in inches of water. Trichell and attorney Ronald Haley , who are both representing the Charles family, told The Root that the Baldwin Police Department recently turned over video footage that confirms Quawan was with the woman and her son on the ... (more...)
- November 25, 2020
The 15-year-old from Baldwin, Louisiana vanished from his home on October 30. The family alerted the police on the same day but the authorities allegedly did not issue an amber alert , reported NBC . They also inquire how he could have drowned in inches of water. Trichell and attorney Ronald Haley , who are both representing the Charles family, told The Root that the Baldwin Police Department recently turned over video footage that confirms Quawan was with the woman and her son on the ... (more...)
First COVID-19 exposure confirmed in SD69 school
- November 25, 2020
Miller to families in the district on November 23, announcing that all of the schools in the district would begin fully remote learning on Tuesday, Dec. The Norwin School Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss moving to all remote classes as a result of the state's new guidelines for districts amid the recent surge in covid-19 cases. (more...)
- November 25, 2020
Miller to families in the district on November 23, announcing that all of the schools in the district would begin fully remote learning on Tuesday, Dec. The Norwin School Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss moving to all remote classes as a result of the state's new guidelines for districts amid the recent surge in covid-19 cases. (more...)
Jordan condemns terrorist attack in Jeddah
- November 25, 2020
Saudi Aramco needed about 40 minutes to put out the fire caused by a missile strike on a fuel depot in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, with evidence pointing to a sophisticated attack on the kingdom's energy infrastructure. For more than a year, the Houthis have staged numerous missile and drone attacks on Saudi soil, targeting oil facilities and other strategic areas. (more...)
- November 25, 2020
Saudi Aramco needed about 40 minutes to put out the fire caused by a missile strike on a fuel depot in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, with evidence pointing to a sophisticated attack on the kingdom's energy infrastructure. For more than a year, the Houthis have staged numerous missile and drone attacks on Saudi soil, targeting oil facilities and other strategic areas. (more...)
Hong Kong to give ₹47,835 to those found with Covid-19
- November 25, 2020
Hong Kong recorded 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday - the biggest daily jump in more than three months, according to a statement from the city's Centre for Health Protection (CHP). Authorities are also reopening a temporary COVID-19 treatment hall near the city's airport. During a briefing to reporters on the release of Singapore's third-quarter economic growth figures, Chan was asked why authorities made their U-turn within a few hours. (more...)
- November 25, 2020
Hong Kong recorded 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday - the biggest daily jump in more than three months, according to a statement from the city's Centre for Health Protection (CHP). Authorities are also reopening a temporary COVID-19 treatment hall near the city's airport. During a briefing to reporters on the release of Singapore's third-quarter economic growth figures, Chan was asked why authorities made their U-turn within a few hours. (more...)
Charles Darwin notebooks 'stolen' from Cambridge University
- November 25, 2020
Two notebooks belonging to naturalist and Christ's College alumni Charles Darwin have been reported stolen from the Cambridge University Library (UL) after they went missing 20 years ago. "Forty-plus years later, quite literally as the effect of a deathbed crisis of conscience, those items came to light and were returned to Lambeth and I think that's the sort of outcome which we and all institutions of this kind would clearly wish to hope for", he said. (more...)
- November 25, 2020
Two notebooks belonging to naturalist and Christ's College alumni Charles Darwin have been reported stolen from the Cambridge University Library (UL) after they went missing 20 years ago. "Forty-plus years later, quite literally as the effect of a deathbed crisis of conscience, those items came to light and were returned to Lambeth and I think that's the sort of outcome which we and all institutions of this kind would clearly wish to hope for", he said. (more...)
Russian Federation and the US Just Had a Tiff in Disputed Waters
- November 25, 2020
McCain, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, "asserted navigational rights and freedoms" through a freedom of navigation operation near the Peter the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan, a 7th Fleet statement said . Such incidents at sea are uncommon and a sign of continued post-Cold War tensions between Russian Federation and the United States. "McCain conducted this FONOP in accordance with worldwide law and continued to conduct normal operations in global waters", Keiley said. (more...)
- November 25, 2020
McCain, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, "asserted navigational rights and freedoms" through a freedom of navigation operation near the Peter the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan, a 7th Fleet statement said . Such incidents at sea are uncommon and a sign of continued post-Cold War tensions between Russian Federation and the United States. "McCain conducted this FONOP in accordance with worldwide law and continued to conduct normal operations in global waters", Keiley said. (more...)
End SARS: UK parliament debate petition against Nigerian govt, security officials
- November 25, 2020
It gives the United Kingdom a powerful tool to hold to account perpetrators of human rights violations or abuses and is considered one of the most important worldwide policies made since the Conservatives returned to power. It is longstanding practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations. The UK government, however, emphasised that "We were concerned by violence during recent protests and await the outcome of Nigerian ... (more...)
- November 25, 2020
It gives the United Kingdom a powerful tool to hold to account perpetrators of human rights violations or abuses and is considered one of the most important worldwide policies made since the Conservatives returned to power. It is longstanding practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations. The UK government, however, emphasised that "We were concerned by violence during recent protests and await the outcome of Nigerian ... (more...)
White House presses on with Christmas tree ceremony despite coronavirus warnings
- November 24, 2020
While it is unknown if Meadows directly interfered in Melania Trump's efforts to light the White House in the rainbow colours, Republican sources believe he may have been instrumental. White House Christmas tree selection is typically a competitive process overseen by the National Christmas Tree Association, which has provided the official tree since 1966. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
While it is unknown if Meadows directly interfered in Melania Trump's efforts to light the White House in the rainbow colours, Republican sources believe he may have been instrumental. White House Christmas tree selection is typically a competitive process overseen by the National Christmas Tree Association, which has provided the official tree since 1966. (more...)
England to cut quarantine period for arrivals from overseas
- November 24, 2020
Whitehall has said passengers who arrive from a destination not on the government's travel corridors list can reduce the 14-day period by paying for a test from a private firm after five days at a cost of £65 to £120. Paul Charles, CEO of travel consultancy The PC Agency and former member of the Quash Quarantine campaign group, which earlier tried to pressure the United Kingdom government into lifting blanket restrictions on all United Kingdom arrivals, welcomes the new scheme. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Whitehall has said passengers who arrive from a destination not on the government's travel corridors list can reduce the 14-day period by paying for a test from a private firm after five days at a cost of £65 to £120. Paul Charles, CEO of travel consultancy The PC Agency and former member of the Quash Quarantine campaign group, which earlier tried to pressure the United Kingdom government into lifting blanket restrictions on all United Kingdom arrivals, welcomes the new scheme. (more...)
NYC's First and Only Black Mayor David Dinkins, Dead at 93
- November 24, 2020
Dinkins would lead the nation's largest city through some of its toughest times economically, politically and socially in the early 1990s. He broke barriers with his 1989 election, managing to defeat three-term incumbent Ed Koch during the Democratic primary that year and later best Republican Rudy Giuliani in the general election. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Dinkins would lead the nation's largest city through some of its toughest times economically, politically and socially in the early 1990s. He broke barriers with his 1989 election, managing to defeat three-term incumbent Ed Koch during the Democratic primary that year and later best Republican Rudy Giuliani in the general election. (more...)
Sputnik V coronavirus vax has 95 percent efficacy, says Russian Federation
- November 24, 2020
The ratio of the placebo group to the vaccinated group is 1 to 3. They did not note the number of cases used to make the calculation, however. Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has likewise praised the Russian scientific community's achievement, saying Sputnik V is one of the most effective vaccines against coronavirus in the world, given its now observed efficacy rate, while its price is two times lower than that of other similarly effective vaccines. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
The ratio of the placebo group to the vaccinated group is 1 to 3. They did not note the number of cases used to make the calculation, however. Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has likewise praised the Russian scientific community's achievement, saying Sputnik V is one of the most effective vaccines against coronavirus in the world, given its now observed efficacy rate, while its price is two times lower than that of other similarly effective vaccines. (more...)
Monolith found in Utah wilderness a puzzling mystery
- November 24, 2020
Well, it turns out our wishes might have come true, because an inexplicable metal monolith has been found in the Utah desert by a helicopter crew. The world was enraptured by the discovery of Stonehenge in 1901, a prehistoric structure of monoliths in the United Kingdom, but a new monolith in the USA might be more intriguing. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Well, it turns out our wishes might have come true, because an inexplicable metal monolith has been found in the Utah desert by a helicopter crew. The world was enraptured by the discovery of Stonehenge in 1901, a prehistoric structure of monoliths in the United Kingdom, but a new monolith in the USA might be more intriguing. (more...)
2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California
- November 24, 2020
Police have described the scene at the church as "chaotic" and said multiple stabbing victims required aid from officers and firefighters who rushed to assist. According to local Fox affiliate KTUV , the church was part of an effort to provide shelter for the homeless . It's unclear whether a suspect was in police custody. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Police have described the scene at the church as "chaotic" and said multiple stabbing victims required aid from officers and firefighters who rushed to assist. According to local Fox affiliate KTUV , the church was part of an effort to provide shelter for the homeless . It's unclear whether a suspect was in police custody. (more...)
Yemen's Houthis say they bombed Saudi Aramco facility in Jeddah
- November 24, 2020
There was no immediate Saudi confirmation of the claim announced on Twitter by a military spokesman of the group who warned foreign companies working in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution as "operations will continue". The Houthis have been fighting Yemen's United Nations-backed government in a civil war since 2015, when a Saudi-led coalition intervened in an effort to roll back the rebels' gains. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
There was no immediate Saudi confirmation of the claim announced on Twitter by a military spokesman of the group who warned foreign companies working in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution as "operations will continue". The Houthis have been fighting Yemen's United Nations-backed government in a civil war since 2015, when a Saudi-led coalition intervened in an effort to roll back the rebels' gains. (more...)
Putin says ready to work with any US leader, wants formalities settled
- November 24, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is willing to work with any USA leader, but still isn't ready to recognise the election victory of Joe Biden until the victor is formally decided, The News reported, citing foreign media on Monday. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is willing to work with any USA leader, but still isn't ready to recognise the election victory of Joe Biden until the victor is formally decided, The News reported, citing foreign media on Monday. (more...)
India says it will take action against Pakistan
- November 24, 2020
Four suspected JeM terrorists, who were hiding in a truck, were killed by security forces near Nagrota in an encounter on Thursday morning after which the government asserted that a major terror attack was foiled by the Indian security forces. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Four suspected JeM terrorists, who were hiding in a truck, were killed by security forces near Nagrota in an encounter on Thursday morning after which the government asserted that a major terror attack was foiled by the Indian security forces. (more...)
The Premier League will welcome fans back into stadiums from December
- November 24, 2020
The new system will go into effect even as positive news about multiple vaccines comes to light, including one from Oxford-AstraZeneca that is up to 90% effective. The capacity constraints in tiers 1 and 2 will lead to financial problems for venues and disappointment for audiences. Despite the support for vaccination as a solution to the crisis, Johnson said that the government will not force people to have vaccinations against COVID-19 . (more...)
- November 24, 2020
The new system will go into effect even as positive news about multiple vaccines comes to light, including one from Oxford-AstraZeneca that is up to 90% effective. The capacity constraints in tiers 1 and 2 will lead to financial problems for venues and disappointment for audiences. Despite the support for vaccination as a solution to the crisis, Johnson said that the government will not force people to have vaccinations against COVID-19 . (more...)
Chinese mainland reports 22 new COVID-19 cases
- November 24, 2020
Other clips showed a surge of people trying to escape via a ramp as heavily-outnumbered workers attempted to hold them back. Citing the Xinhua news agency, the Daily Mail noted that "m$3 ore than 17,700 had been swabbed by Monday morning in the drive to test airport cargo staff". (more...)
- November 24, 2020
Other clips showed a surge of people trying to escape via a ramp as heavily-outnumbered workers attempted to hold them back. Citing the Xinhua news agency, the Daily Mail noted that "m$3 ore than 17,700 had been swabbed by Monday morning in the drive to test airport cargo staff". (more...)
G20 Nations Back Global Coronavirus Vaccine Access
- November 24, 2020
As the world leaders greeted each other on computer screens at the commencement of G20 Summit , it was a sombre acknowledgement of the new normal in the times of coronavirus pandemic . The Riyadh leader's declaration said, "We thank Saudi Arabia for hosting a successful Riyadh Summit and its contribution to the G20 process". Merkel said this was a global challenge that can only be overcome by working with worldwide organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations ... (more...)
- November 24, 2020
As the world leaders greeted each other on computer screens at the commencement of G20 Summit , it was a sombre acknowledgement of the new normal in the times of coronavirus pandemic . The Riyadh leader's declaration said, "We thank Saudi Arabia for hosting a successful Riyadh Summit and its contribution to the G20 process". Merkel said this was a global challenge that can only be overcome by working with worldwide organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations ... (more...)
Judge throws out Donald Trump's bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
- November 24, 2020
For Mr Trump to have any hope of remaining in the White House, he needs to eliminate Mr Biden's 81,000-vote lead in Pennsylvania. The Trump campaign's lawyers said in a statement that they are "thankful" to the judge who dismissed their Pennsylvania campaign lawsuit in a scathing opinion on Saturday. (more...)
- November 24, 2020
For Mr Trump to have any hope of remaining in the White House, he needs to eliminate Mr Biden's 81,000-vote lead in Pennsylvania. The Trump campaign's lawyers said in a statement that they are "thankful" to the judge who dismissed their Pennsylvania campaign lawsuit in a scathing opinion on Saturday. (more...)
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