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S.Korea reports 950 more COVID-19 cases, 41,736 in total
- December 13, 2020
Initially, about 3 million doses were expected to be shipped nationwide. These side effects will resolve on their own and do not pose a risk to health, it said. On Dec. 4 the government announced it had updated its deal with Moderna to secure the delivery of an additional 20 million doses of its vaccine candidate "based on the best scientific data available to date, and on the recommendation of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the vaccine task force". (more...)
- December 13, 2020
Initially, about 3 million doses were expected to be shipped nationwide. These side effects will resolve on their own and do not pose a risk to health, it said. On Dec. 4 the government announced it had updated its deal with Moderna to secure the delivery of an additional 20 million doses of its vaccine candidate "based on the best scientific data available to date, and on the recommendation of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the vaccine task force". (more...)
Britain's navy to protect fishing waters in case of no-deal Brexit
- December 13, 2020
Negotiators have until the evening to resolve an impasse on arrangements that would guarantee Britain zero-tariff and zero-quota access to the EU's single market, though talks could carry on if they miss the deadline. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said there were still fundamental issues unresolved in the trade talks. An EU official refused to rule out a last-minute "turnaround" for a deal, even after the bloc published "no-deal" contingency planning in what was seen as a warning ... (more...)
- December 13, 2020
Negotiators have until the evening to resolve an impasse on arrangements that would guarantee Britain zero-tariff and zero-quota access to the EU's single market, though talks could carry on if they miss the deadline. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said there were still fundamental issues unresolved in the trade talks. An EU official refused to rule out a last-minute "turnaround" for a deal, even after the bloc published "no-deal" contingency planning in what was seen as a warning ... (more...)
Iran executes dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam
- December 13, 2020
He was given asylum in France after fleeing Iran. In June, a court sentenced Zam to death, saying he had been convicted of "corruption on Earth", a charge often used in cases involving espionage or attempts to overthrow Iran's government. (more...)
- December 13, 2020
He was given asylum in France after fleeing Iran. In June, a court sentenced Zam to death, saying he had been convicted of "corruption on Earth", a charge often used in cases involving espionage or attempts to overthrow Iran's government. (more...)
India's Modi says government committed to farmers' welfare
- December 13, 2020
A decisive government always strives to remove obstacles for others and always tries to contribute towards the society and the nation. "After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options and more benefits of technology". The farming community has expressed apprehension that three new laws - Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and Essential Commodities ... (more...)
- December 13, 2020
A decisive government always strives to remove obstacles for others and always tries to contribute towards the society and the nation. "After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options and more benefits of technology". The farming community has expressed apprehension that three new laws - Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and Essential Commodities ... (more...)
Nigerian military battling group who kidnapped schoolchildren
- December 13, 2020
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- December 13, 2020
Parents wey rush to di school and remove dia children also need to notify di school and police authorities in order to get full account of di school population. About 200 students who had fled - and were initially deemed missing - later returned. Police said they would deploy additional forces to support the search and rescue. (more...)
Arizona's GOP leader appeals to Supreme Court court over Biden win
- December 13, 2020
Texas lawsuit basically is asking the Supreme Court to throw out the millions of votes cast in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and block the electors, and have each state legislature determine the presidential victor. Twenty states joined the District of Columbia in filing a brief lodged by Democratic officials on Thursday backing the four states targeted by Texas. (more...)
- December 13, 2020
Texas lawsuit basically is asking the Supreme Court to throw out the millions of votes cast in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and block the electors, and have each state legislature determine the presidential victor. Twenty states joined the District of Columbia in filing a brief lodged by Democratic officials on Thursday backing the four states targeted by Texas. (more...)
AG William Barr kept Hunter Biden investigations secret before 2020
- December 12, 2020
Joe Biden: Mr Doocy highlighted that none of the accepted questions from Mr Biden's team mentioned his son or his tax affairs. Justice Department rules say the attorney general can appoint a special counsel, but it's unclear if Attorney General Barr will do so given his own pronouncement that the department did not uncover evidence of widespread fraud in the election. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Joe Biden: Mr Doocy highlighted that none of the accepted questions from Mr Biden's team mentioned his son or his tax affairs. Justice Department rules say the attorney general can appoint a special counsel, but it's unclear if Attorney General Barr will do so given his own pronouncement that the department did not uncover evidence of widespread fraud in the election. (more...)
National Menorah lit in DC to signal start of Hanukkah
- December 12, 2020
Approximately 2,000 Israeli emissaries are placed in 150 countries aiming to help different Jewish communities. Typically, the Hanukkah menorah-lighting ceremony is held at the State College Municipal Building. Chabad of San Marcos will ignite a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at the Hays County Courthouse Lawn, followed by a community-wide celebration on Sunday, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday at 5 p.m. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Approximately 2,000 Israeli emissaries are placed in 150 countries aiming to help different Jewish communities. Typically, the Hanukkah menorah-lighting ceremony is held at the State College Municipal Building. Chabad of San Marcos will ignite a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at the Hays County Courthouse Lawn, followed by a community-wide celebration on Sunday, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday at 5 p.m. (more...)
United States court allows Muslims on no-fly list to sue Federal Bureau of Investigation
- December 12, 2020
In an 8-0 decision, the justices upheld a lower court ruling allowing the men, all USA citizens or permanent residents who were born overseas, to sue for money damages under a 1993 federal law called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act . (more...)
- December 12, 2020
In an 8-0 decision, the justices upheld a lower court ruling allowing the men, all USA citizens or permanent residents who were born overseas, to sue for money damages under a 1993 federal law called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act . (more...)
Detention of two Canadians in China lawful, says Beijing
- December 12, 2020
China has said Mr Kovrig and Mr Spavor were indicted June 19 by the Beijing prosecutor's office on "suspicion of spying for state secrets and intelligence". According to Canada's ambassador to China, Kovrig and Spavor are physically and mentally well. Canadian diplomats had been denied all access to the two men from January to October because of coronavirus precautions cited by the Chinese side. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
China has said Mr Kovrig and Mr Spavor were indicted June 19 by the Beijing prosecutor's office on "suspicion of spying for state secrets and intelligence". According to Canada's ambassador to China, Kovrig and Spavor are physically and mentally well. Canadian diplomats had been denied all access to the two men from January to October because of coronavirus precautions cited by the Chinese side. (more...)
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing global climate change summit today
- December 12, 2020
Citing India's contribution on a global level to fight climate change , Modi said on the world stage, India has pioneered two major initiatives - the worldwide solar alliance and coalition for disaster resilience infrastructure. More than 110 countries have committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. She recalled that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was formally adopted on December 12, 2015 and entered into force or became operational on November 4, 2016, 30 days after at least 55 ... (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Citing India's contribution on a global level to fight climate change , Modi said on the world stage, India has pioneered two major initiatives - the worldwide solar alliance and coalition for disaster resilience infrastructure. More than 110 countries have committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. She recalled that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was formally adopted on December 12, 2015 and entered into force or became operational on November 4, 2016, 30 days after at least 55 ... (more...)
German COVID-19 lockdown can't wait until Christmas: minister
- December 12, 2020
Germany has been in partial lockdown for six weeks, with bars and restaurants closed but shops and schools open. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the premiers of the 16 federal states will discuss new anti-pandemic measures on Sunday, the government of the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg said. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Germany has been in partial lockdown for six weeks, with bars and restaurants closed but shops and schools open. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the premiers of the 16 federal states will discuss new anti-pandemic measures on Sunday, the government of the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg said. (more...)
Germany registers record 23,679 infections
- December 12, 2020
Germany has registered a new record with 23,679 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch institute (RKI). The previous record was an increase of 23,648 reported on November 20. The goal is to bring the number of infections per 100,000 residents over a seven-day period back down to 50, which would allow overwhelmed health authorities to resume tracking chains of infection. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Germany has registered a new record with 23,679 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch institute (RKI). The previous record was an increase of 23,648 reported on November 20. The goal is to bring the number of infections per 100,000 residents over a seven-day period back down to 50, which would allow overwhelmed health authorities to resume tracking chains of infection. (more...)
U.S. Flies Two B-52s over Gulf in Message for Iran
- December 12, 2020
The multinational mission, which included aircraft from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, was routed well outside Iranian airspace. According to Washington Post, this show of force comes at a time of heightened risk to the USA and its allies in the Middle East, as the bomber mission took place a week after the U.S. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
The multinational mission, which included aircraft from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, was routed well outside Iranian airspace. According to Washington Post, this show of force comes at a time of heightened risk to the USA and its allies in the Middle East, as the bomber mission took place a week after the U.S. (more...)
Mystery Surrounds Death of Afghan Journalist
- December 12, 2020
The event of killing journalists is condemned by the Government of Afghanistan , the German embassy, and the British ambassador along with the European Union delegation. Sami Patmen, one of Maiwand's former colleague, expressed grief over the attack and said the targeted killing of the journalist has sent shockwaves across the fraternity in the war-ridden country. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
The event of killing journalists is condemned by the Government of Afghanistan , the German embassy, and the British ambassador along with the European Union delegation. Sami Patmen, one of Maiwand's former colleague, expressed grief over the attack and said the targeted killing of the journalist has sent shockwaves across the fraternity in the war-ridden country. (more...)
EU agrees to cut emissions by 55 pct by 2030
- December 12, 2020
Reunited since Thursday for a two-day summit in Brussels, a majority of the 27 member states want to sign off the EU's executive commission's proposal to toughen the bloc's intermediate target on the way to climate neutrality by mid-century. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Reunited since Thursday for a two-day summit in Brussels, a majority of the 27 member states want to sign off the EU's executive commission's proposal to toughen the bloc's intermediate target on the way to climate neutrality by mid-century. (more...)
FBI Issues Statement To Say Zodiac Killer Cipher Has Been Solved
- December 12, 2020
Two weeks before the letter was sent, someone claiming to be the Zodiac Killer called a morning TV news show hosted by Jim Dunbar, saying "I don't want to go to the gas chamber". "Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, and out of respect for the victims and their families, we will not provide further comments at this time". (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Two weeks before the letter was sent, someone claiming to be the Zodiac Killer called a morning TV news show hosted by Jim Dunbar, saying "I don't want to go to the gas chamber". "Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, and out of respect for the victims and their families, we will not provide further comments at this time". (more...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
- December 12, 2020
Police said yesterday that Mr Lai has been charged with "collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security" but did not provide details of his alleged crime. Bloomberg said it has been seeking information about Fan's whereabouts from the Chinese government and from China's embassy in Washington. Ms Fan has worked for Bloomberg since 2017 and previously worked for CNBC, CBS News, Al Jazeera and Reuters, Bloomberg reported. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Police said yesterday that Mr Lai has been charged with "collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security" but did not provide details of his alleged crime. Bloomberg said it has been seeking information about Fan's whereabouts from the Chinese government and from China's embassy in Washington. Ms Fan has worked for Bloomberg since 2017 and previously worked for CNBC, CBS News, Al Jazeera and Reuters, Bloomberg reported. (more...)
Auto plows into Manhattan protest, injuring several; driver detained
- December 12, 2020
They said no arrest had been made. Police said the driver stayed on the scene after colliding into the demonstrators and is being questioned by officers. The female driver was stopped a block or so away by a traffic scooter cop after hitting the pedestrians, sources said. The vehicle then drove into the protesters, injuring at least six of them, ABC added. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
They said no arrest had been made. Police said the driver stayed on the scene after colliding into the demonstrators and is being questioned by officers. The female driver was stopped a block or so away by a traffic scooter cop after hitting the pedestrians, sources said. The vehicle then drove into the protesters, injuring at least six of them, ABC added. (more...)
China detains Chinese Bloomberg news staffer in Beijing, Bloomberg says
- December 12, 2020
USA financial news service Bloomberg said Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, that Chinese authorities have detained one of its Beijing-based news assistants on what they said was suspicion of endangering national security. The case is now under investigation. Cheng Lei was a business anchor on CGTN , the worldwide arm of China's state-owned broadcaster CCTV, which has since scrubbed all reference to her from its website and social media. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
USA financial news service Bloomberg said Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, that Chinese authorities have detained one of its Beijing-based news assistants on what they said was suspicion of endangering national security. The case is now under investigation. Cheng Lei was a business anchor on CGTN , the worldwide arm of China's state-owned broadcaster CCTV, which has since scrubbed all reference to her from its website and social media. (more...)
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