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Ghana set for close presidential race as old rivals face off
- December 08, 2020
A Presidential victor in Ghana must obtain not less than 50% +1 of de total valid votes cast, de Electoral Commission talk on Tuesday morning. Read rest of story here. However Mahama has found it hard to highlight this, as he himself left office under a cloud of corruption allegations. Last year Ghana emerged from a three-year lending programme with the International Monetary Fund only for the new coronavirus to knock demand for its key exports of oil and cocoa. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
A Presidential victor in Ghana must obtain not less than 50% +1 of de total valid votes cast, de Electoral Commission talk on Tuesday morning. Read rest of story here. However Mahama has found it hard to highlight this, as he himself left office under a cloud of corruption allegations. Last year Ghana emerged from a three-year lending programme with the International Monetary Fund only for the new coronavirus to knock demand for its key exports of oil and cocoa. (more...)
Aviation legend Chuck Yeager dies age 97
- December 08, 2020
Yaeger said in a Tweet Monday evening just after her husband's death. "I owe to the Air Force", he once said. He said the ride "was nice, just like riding fast in a auto". With broken ribs, Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947, radioing right away to say, "I'm still wearing my ears, and nothing else fell off, neither". (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Yaeger said in a Tweet Monday evening just after her husband's death. "I owe to the Air Force", he once said. He said the ride "was nice, just like riding fast in a auto". With broken ribs, Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947, radioing right away to say, "I'm still wearing my ears, and nothing else fell off, neither". (more...)
Australia's bushfires killed or harmed more than 60,000 koalas, WWF says
- December 08, 2020
WWF-Australia Chief Executive Dermot Ogorman reports that this number of 60,000 is disastrous for this species that is on the verge of extinction in Eastern Australia. A koala being saved from the fires by a local near Port Macquarie. The researchers estimate up to 61,000 koalas were killed, injured or driven from their habitat by fires that burnt about 19 million hectares. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
WWF-Australia Chief Executive Dermot Ogorman reports that this number of 60,000 is disastrous for this species that is on the verge of extinction in Eastern Australia. A koala being saved from the fires by a local near Port Macquarie. The researchers estimate up to 61,000 koalas were killed, injured or driven from their habitat by fires that burnt about 19 million hectares. (more...)
Another top Trump attorney in elections battle tests positive for COVID
- December 08, 2020
He also tweeted thanks to a conservative writer who had said he was praying for Mr Giuliani. More than 14 million COVID-19 cases have now been recorded in the USA, with over 280,000 deaths. Swan reports on internal concerns at the White House, citing an unnamed White House official upset at Ellis' possible irresponsible behavior. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani , who was recently hospitalized with COVID-19, will attend a virtual hearing this week with Georgia lawmakers ... (more...)
- December 08, 2020
He also tweeted thanks to a conservative writer who had said he was praying for Mr Giuliani. More than 14 million COVID-19 cases have now been recorded in the USA, with over 280,000 deaths. Swan reports on internal concerns at the White House, citing an unnamed White House official upset at Ellis' possible irresponsible behavior. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani , who was recently hospitalized with COVID-19, will attend a virtual hearing this week with Georgia lawmakers ... (more...)
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Johnson heads to Brussels
- December 08, 2020
Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin on Sunday said he thought there was only a 50-50 chance of a deal being struck . "We have been clear that the future relationship needs to be concluded by the end of the year and negotiations won't continue into next year", said Johnson's spokesman, Jamie Davies. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin on Sunday said he thought there was only a 50-50 chance of a deal being struck . "We have been clear that the future relationship needs to be concluded by the end of the year and negotiations won't continue into next year", said Johnson's spokesman, Jamie Davies. (more...)
Nevada court calls for fast-track filings in election case
- December 08, 2020
Democrats are defending the election and Judge James Todd Russell's finding, which followed a hearing last Thursday in Carson City District Court. Whether well intentioned or not, these unconstitutional acts had the same uniform effect-they made the 2020 election less secure in the Defendant States. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Democrats are defending the election and Judge James Todd Russell's finding, which followed a hearing last Thursday in Carson City District Court. Whether well intentioned or not, these unconstitutional acts had the same uniform effect-they made the 2020 election less secure in the Defendant States. (more...)
Humans have already made contact with aliens, Israeli ex-security chief claims
- December 08, 2020
He added that "humanity is not ready yet". He also noted that Trump almost revealed their existence but "aliens in the Galactic Federation" warned against it to deter causing mass hysteria. understand what space and spaceships are". They signed a contract with us to do experiments here. However, he chose to reveal this now due to how well-respected he is in academia and his belief that his peers are starting to come around. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
He added that "humanity is not ready yet". He also noted that Trump almost revealed their existence but "aliens in the Galactic Federation" warned against it to deter causing mass hysteria. understand what space and spaceships are". They signed a contract with us to do experiments here. However, he chose to reveal this now due to how well-respected he is in academia and his belief that his peers are starting to come around. (more...)
Gunpoint raid takes place at ex-COVID data scientist's home
- December 08, 2020
Agents suspect someone at Jones' home " illegally accessed the system", the police spokeswoman said. After she was sacked, Ms Jones created her own Covid-19 dashboard that included more details - like hospital capacity - than the state itself was at times providing. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Agents suspect someone at Jones' home " illegally accessed the system", the police spokeswoman said. After she was sacked, Ms Jones created her own Covid-19 dashboard that included more details - like hospital capacity - than the state itself was at times providing. (more...)
Romanian PM Ludovic Orban resigns after election setback
- December 08, 2020
But he proclaimed centre-right parties the winners of the elections."It is clear, if we combine these results, that the centre-right parties together obtained over 50 per cent of the votes", said Iohannis, presumably referring to the PNL, USR PLUS, the Democratic Union of the Hungarians in Romania, UDMR, former president Traian Basescu's party and candidates representing national minorities. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
But he proclaimed centre-right parties the winners of the elections."It is clear, if we combine these results, that the centre-right parties together obtained over 50 per cent of the votes", said Iohannis, presumably referring to the PNL, USR PLUS, the Democratic Union of the Hungarians in Romania, UDMR, former president Traian Basescu's party and candidates representing national minorities. (more...)
Watchdog: Trump adviser Navarro violated law against political activity
- December 08, 2020
The report cited several broadcast interviews and social media posts in which Trump's trade advisor flaunted the legal restriction. The agency has previously warned Trump about members of his administration violating the Hatch Act , including his former adviser Kellyanne Conway , who suffered no punishment from her ex-boss. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
The report cited several broadcast interviews and social media posts in which Trump's trade advisor flaunted the legal restriction. The agency has previously warned Trump about members of his administration violating the Hatch Act , including his former adviser Kellyanne Conway , who suffered no punishment from her ex-boss. (more...)
Christchurch attacker was radicalised on YouTube: Inquiry by NZ govt
- December 08, 2020
New Zealand government agencies failed to protect Christchurch's Muslim communities, according to representatives from the two mosques targeted in the attacks. "The report shows that institutional prejudice and unconscious bias exists in government agencies and that needs to change". "You, and every New Zealander, deserve a system that does its best to keep you safe", she added, saying that she would accept all the 44 recommendations in the report. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
New Zealand government agencies failed to protect Christchurch's Muslim communities, according to representatives from the two mosques targeted in the attacks. "The report shows that institutional prejudice and unconscious bias exists in government agencies and that needs to change". "You, and every New Zealander, deserve a system that does its best to keep you safe", she added, saying that she would accept all the 44 recommendations in the report. (more...)
Nepal, China to jointly announce revised height of Mount Everest
- December 08, 2020
Nepal undertook the initiative to measure the height of the world's tallest peak after speculation that the height of 8,848 metres might not be the actual height after the 2015 natural disaster which shook the nation. It brings the disagreements between Nepal and China over Mount Everest's exact height to an end. This is less than a meter higher than the previously recognized height. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Nepal undertook the initiative to measure the height of the world's tallest peak after speculation that the height of 8,848 metres might not be the actual height after the 2015 natural disaster which shook the nation. It brings the disagreements between Nepal and China over Mount Everest's exact height to an end. This is less than a meter higher than the previously recognized height. (more...)
Is Manitoba prepared to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
- December 08, 2020
Britain has ordered 40 million doses which is enough to vaccinate 20 million people. "If we were to find ourselves in a situation in Canada where it was reassuring for people, for public figures, for political leaders to be vaccinated, I would of course be very, very happy to be vaccinated if it helped", said Freeland in an interview on CTV's The Social on Monday. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Britain has ordered 40 million doses which is enough to vaccinate 20 million people. "If we were to find ourselves in a situation in Canada where it was reassuring for people, for public figures, for political leaders to be vaccinated, I would of course be very, very happy to be vaccinated if it helped", said Freeland in an interview on CTV's The Social on Monday. (more...)
Cop 'hit' by SI bar owner's vehicle didn't break legs: attorney
- December 08, 2020
Despite Presti's initial arrest and the loss of the the bar's liquor license, Mac's Public House opened its doors to indoor diners again this weekend, according to the sheriff's office. They said that a team of sheriff's deputies - normally involved in low-profile civil enforcement - swept in to arrest their client as if he were a unsafe criminal, and that the one deputy's injuries were not as serious as reported. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Despite Presti's initial arrest and the loss of the the bar's liquor license, Mac's Public House opened its doors to indoor diners again this weekend, according to the sheriff's office. They said that a team of sheriff's deputies - normally involved in low-profile civil enforcement - swept in to arrest their client as if he were a unsafe criminal, and that the one deputy's injuries were not as serious as reported. (more...)
Michigan House cancels voting session after Rudy Giuliani positive coronavirus test
- December 08, 2020
During his MI trip, Giuliani also met with state Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. The health department in Ingham County, where Lansing is located, said several people who attended the MI committee meeting with Giuliani on Wednesday must quarantine at least through Saturday. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
During his MI trip, Giuliani also met with state Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. The health department in Ingham County, where Lansing is located, said several people who attended the MI committee meeting with Giuliani on Wednesday must quarantine at least through Saturday. (more...)
Sinovac secures $515m funding to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
- December 08, 2020
Sinovac Life Sciences is a subsidiary company of Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China. Earlier Sunday, Indonesia received 1.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac, according to media reports. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Sinovac Life Sciences is a subsidiary company of Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China. Earlier Sunday, Indonesia received 1.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac, according to media reports. (more...)
China's Sinovac gets funding to boost production of Covid-19 vaccine
- December 08, 2020
Jokowi, as the president is widely known, said in an online briefing that the Southeast Asian country received 1.2 million doses from China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a vaccine Indonesia has been testing since August. Over 1 million doses of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac arrived in Indonesia on Sunday evening. CoronaVac is being tested in multiple countries including Brazil, where final-stage clinical trials for the jab have restarted after hitting a setback in November ... (more...)
- December 08, 2020
Jokowi, as the president is widely known, said in an online briefing that the Southeast Asian country received 1.2 million doses from China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a vaccine Indonesia has been testing since August. Over 1 million doses of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac arrived in Indonesia on Sunday evening. CoronaVac is being tested in multiple countries including Brazil, where final-stage clinical trials for the jab have restarted after hitting a setback in November ... (more...)
Rajasthan Couple Gets Married In PPE Kits At Covid Centre
- December 08, 2020
A couple in Rajasthan got married wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) kits. Traditional Indian wedding finery gave way to hazmat suits and masks in a remote north Indian village, after the bride tested positive for the coronavirus just hours before her marriage , a local health official said. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
A couple in Rajasthan got married wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) kits. Traditional Indian wedding finery gave way to hazmat suits and masks in a remote north Indian village, after the bride tested positive for the coronavirus just hours before her marriage , a local health official said. (more...)
Biden picks California AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
- December 08, 2020
The Biden camp has also picked Vivek Murthy for surgeon general, a role that would be expanded to include helping to manage the USA government response to the coronavirus, according to people familiar with the process. Biden picked Vivek Murthy, a physician and former surgeon general, to return for a second term as surgeon general. Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, will chair a COVID-19 Equity Task Force. (more...)
- December 08, 2020
The Biden camp has also picked Vivek Murthy for surgeon general, a role that would be expanded to include helping to manage the USA government response to the coronavirus, according to people familiar with the process. Biden picked Vivek Murthy, a physician and former surgeon general, to return for a second term as surgeon general. Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, will chair a COVID-19 Equity Task Force. (more...)
Havana Syndrome: 'Managed' Radio Frequency Probably Causes Illness - Report | US foreign policy
- December 07, 2020
A report by the National Academies of Sciences in the United States, believes that a mystery illness suffered by U.S. diplomats between 2016-2017, was most likely caused by directed microwave radiation. The latest study was carried out by a team of medical and scientific experts. A new report commissioned by the US government suggests "directed" radio energy likely caused brain injuries to American diplomats posted in Cuba and China. (more...)
- December 07, 2020
A report by the National Academies of Sciences in the United States, believes that a mystery illness suffered by U.S. diplomats between 2016-2017, was most likely caused by directed microwave radiation. The latest study was carried out by a team of medical and scientific experts. A new report commissioned by the US government suggests "directed" radio energy likely caused brain injuries to American diplomats posted in Cuba and China. (more...)
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