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Coronavirus: PIA flights to Saudi Arabia suspended
- December 21, 2020
Saudi Arabia suspended late on Sunday all worldwide commercial flights for a renewable week except for the foreign flights already in the kingdom which will be allowed to leave, state news agency SPA reported quoting an interior ministry source. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
Saudi Arabia suspended late on Sunday all worldwide commercial flights for a renewable week except for the foreign flights already in the kingdom which will be allowed to leave, state news agency SPA reported quoting an interior ministry source. (more...)
Rockets targeting US Embassy land inside Baghdads Green Zone: security sources
- December 21, 2020
An anti-rocket system diverted one of the rockets, said one security official whose office is inside the Green Zone. No embassy personnel were injured, but the rocket did damage some residential property surrounding the Green Zone, according to Pompeo. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
An anti-rocket system diverted one of the rockets, said one security official whose office is inside the Green Zone. No embassy personnel were injured, but the rocket did damage some residential property surrounding the Green Zone, according to Pompeo. (more...)
Pastors, Chicago mayor talk about black woman's botched raid
- December 21, 2020
The mayor of Chicago said on Wednesday she was appalled by a 2019 police raid on the home of a Black woman, that was caught on video and aired this week, showing police handcuffing the naked woman. The mayor also said she apologized to a local reporter whom she had called "reckless and irresponsible" for asking her why the FOIA request had been denied, WBBM reported . (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The mayor of Chicago said on Wednesday she was appalled by a 2019 police raid on the home of a Black woman, that was caught on video and aired this week, showing police handcuffing the naked woman. The mayor also said she apologized to a local reporter whom she had called "reckless and irresponsible" for asking her why the FOIA request had been denied, WBBM reported . (more...)
Canada restricts travel from United Kingdom due to new strain of virus
- December 21, 2020
The US dollar rose 0.35% on Friday, its first gain in 7 days, within its recovery attempts from a two-and-a-half-year low of 89.73 points. Russia's travel ban will last for one week, the state-run RIA Novosti news agency reported . Hong Kong became the first place in Asia to restrict British travelers on Monday, halting all passenger flights from the United Kingdom from Tuesday and banning all passengers who stayed in the United Kingdom for more than two hours in the past 14 days from ... (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The US dollar rose 0.35% on Friday, its first gain in 7 days, within its recovery attempts from a two-and-a-half-year low of 89.73 points. Russia's travel ban will last for one week, the state-run RIA Novosti news agency reported . Hong Kong became the first place in Asia to restrict British travelers on Monday, halting all passenger flights from the United Kingdom from Tuesday and banning all passengers who stayed in the United Kingdom for more than two hours in the past 14 days from ... (more...)
London on lockdown amid scare of new virus strain
- December 21, 2020
The new variant of the virus has begun to spread rapidly throughout the greater London area and is said to be 70 percent more transmittable, Business Insider reports . "We're learning about it as we go, but we already know enough, more than enough, to be sure that we must act now", he added, as he announced new restrictions to contain the spread of the disease, according to CNBC . (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The new variant of the virus has begun to spread rapidly throughout the greater London area and is said to be 70 percent more transmittable, Business Insider reports . "We're learning about it as we go, but we already know enough, more than enough, to be sure that we must act now", he added, as he announced new restrictions to contain the spread of the disease, according to CNBC . (more...)
Sunshine returns, blast of colder air by Christmas
- December 21, 2020
First, we'll have to get through a quick warm up with temps climbing near 50 degrees on Wednesday . The other main story this week will be the potential for strong winds Tuesday and Wednesday , NWS added. News 12 New Jersey Meteorologist James Gregorio says Christmas Eve will see temperatures in the high-50s and cloudy skies before periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reach the area by the afternoon. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
First, we'll have to get through a quick warm up with temps climbing near 50 degrees on Wednesday . The other main story this week will be the potential for strong winds Tuesday and Wednesday , NWS added. News 12 New Jersey Meteorologist James Gregorio says Christmas Eve will see temperatures in the high-50s and cloudy skies before periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reach the area by the afternoon. (more...)
New virus strain out of control, warns British health secretary
- December 21, 2020
It is not known, however, if the new strain is more risky and if the recently released vaccines are effective against it. "It will be very hard to keep it under control until the vaccine has rolled out". The prime minister also performed a dramatic U-turn on plans to relax rules over Christmas to allow people to spend up to five days with their family in different parts of the country because the move would spread the new strain of the virus even more quickly. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
It is not known, however, if the new strain is more risky and if the recently released vaccines are effective against it. "It will be very hard to keep it under control until the vaccine has rolled out". The prime minister also performed a dramatic U-turn on plans to relax rules over Christmas to allow people to spend up to five days with their family in different parts of the country because the move would spread the new strain of the virus even more quickly. (more...)
Biden's inauguration will take place with the coronavirus pandemic in mind
- December 21, 2020
The committee said the ceremony's footprint will be "extremely limited" and the parade - that traditionally delivers the newly sworn-in president back to the White House via Pennsylvania Avenue - will be 'reimagined'. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said in the statement. The electoral college gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes, confirming his victory in the U.S. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The committee said the ceremony's footprint will be "extremely limited" and the parade - that traditionally delivers the newly sworn-in president back to the White House via Pennsylvania Avenue - will be 'reimagined'. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said in the statement. The electoral college gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes, confirming his victory in the U.S. (more...)
Saudi Arabia suspends global flights over new COVID-19 variant
- December 21, 2020
As UK citizens rushed out of the locked-down areas ahead of Christmas, many countries chose to close borders with the whole of the United Kingdom in a bid to prevent the import of the new virus strain. Dubai-based carrier Emirates has suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia, beginning December 21 until December 27. The flight suspension will remain in effect until the Kingdom opens borders again, following which the passengers will be accommodated. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
As UK citizens rushed out of the locked-down areas ahead of Christmas, many countries chose to close borders with the whole of the United Kingdom in a bid to prevent the import of the new virus strain. Dubai-based carrier Emirates has suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia, beginning December 21 until December 27. The flight suspension will remain in effect until the Kingdom opens borders again, following which the passengers will be accommodated. (more...)
Facebook removes anti-vaccine 'fake news' in Israel, government says
- December 21, 2020
The ban imposed on travelers from South Africa, Denmark and the United Kingdom comes a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a COVID-19 vaccine jab to begin a rollout of the country's mass vaccination drive. But a hasty and erratic reopening sent confirmed cases soaring in late summer, leading to what at the time was one of the world´s worst outbreaks. Israel has signed contracts with Pfizer and Moderna and expects to receive enough units to inoculate the entire population. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The ban imposed on travelers from South Africa, Denmark and the United Kingdom comes a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a COVID-19 vaccine jab to begin a rollout of the country's mass vaccination drive. But a hasty and erratic reopening sent confirmed cases soaring in late summer, leading to what at the time was one of the world´s worst outbreaks. Israel has signed contracts with Pfizer and Moderna and expects to receive enough units to inoculate the entire population. (more...)
Weather: Light snow possible today. ‘Messy’ storm expected on Christmas Eve
- December 21, 2020
More rain is in the forecast for Thursday and it will be cooler, with highs in the low 40s as a cold front moves into the area. It will be a windy start to the week with gusts up to 40 miles per hour possible. Showers are "likely" on the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve , Thursday , with temperatures expected to reach highs in the 50s and lows in the mid-30s, according to the National Weather Service . (more...)
- December 21, 2020
More rain is in the forecast for Thursday and it will be cooler, with highs in the low 40s as a cold front moves into the area. It will be a windy start to the week with gusts up to 40 miles per hour possible. Showers are "likely" on the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve , Thursday , with temperatures expected to reach highs in the 50s and lows in the mid-30s, according to the National Weather Service . (more...)
India's PM offers to address concerns of protesting farmers
- December 21, 2020
Sikhs in India and overseas have rallied against recent measures to deregulate agriculture markets that they fear would erode farm incomes by giving a greater say to profit-chasing private companies, instead of assuring a minimum price like in government-regulated wholesale markets. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
Sikhs in India and overseas have rallied against recent measures to deregulate agriculture markets that they fear would erode farm incomes by giving a greater say to profit-chasing private companies, instead of assuring a minimum price like in government-regulated wholesale markets. (more...)
Britain, EU Tell Each Other To Give Way In 'Difficult' Trade Talks
- December 21, 2020
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said on Sunday that the talks are at a " crucial moment ". "We need to get any deal right and based on terms which respect what the British people voted for", the source said. The nearly mythical sense of Britain's rights to rule its waves was an essential part of what drove Brexiteers to victory in the 2016 referendum. Fishing in British territorial waters remains a stumbling block whose size outweighs its economic contribution, possibly ... (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said on Sunday that the talks are at a " crucial moment ". "We need to get any deal right and based on terms which respect what the British people voted for", the source said. The nearly mythical sense of Britain's rights to rule its waves was an essential part of what drove Brexiteers to victory in the 2016 referendum. Fishing in British territorial waters remains a stumbling block whose size outweighs its economic contribution, possibly ... (more...)
McConnell Says Congress Has Reached Agreement on COVID-19 Relief Bill
- December 21, 2020
It also includes billions for small businesses, food assistance, vaccine distribution, transit and healthcare. USA lawmakers reached a deal for a almost $900 billion Covid-19 relief package for millions of Americans as the nation struggles against the world's largest outbreak of the virus. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
It also includes billions for small businesses, food assistance, vaccine distribution, transit and healthcare. USA lawmakers reached a deal for a almost $900 billion Covid-19 relief package for millions of Americans as the nation struggles against the world's largest outbreak of the virus. (more...)
Vehicle bomb kills eight in Kabul
- December 21, 2020
The Afghan capital has been hit by a wave of deadly violence in recent months despite the Taliban and government engaging in peace talks to end the country's long conflict. The Taliban have vowed to refrain from attacking worldwide forces and Afghan cities as part of a U.S. -Taliban deal signed in February, and the local Islamic State affiliate has claimed most large attacks in recent months. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The Afghan capital has been hit by a wave of deadly violence in recent months despite the Taliban and government engaging in peace talks to end the country's long conflict. The Taliban have vowed to refrain from attacking worldwide forces and Afghan cities as part of a U.S. -Taliban deal signed in February, and the local Islamic State affiliate has claimed most large attacks in recent months. (more...)
Thailand reports biggest coronavirus surge of 500-plus cases
- December 21, 2020
The schools must have a study plan and online teaching arrangements for their students. Thailand will test more than 10,000 people for coronavirus after an outbreak linked to its biggest seafood market, officials said Sunday. As a result of having 1,192 people who were mostly foreign laborers tested, over 500 of them were diagnosed positive but without symptoms. He said the lockdown in Samut Sakhon is created to ensure the virus does not spread to other provinces. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The schools must have a study plan and online teaching arrangements for their students. Thailand will test more than 10,000 people for coronavirus after an outbreak linked to its biggest seafood market, officials said Sunday. As a result of having 1,192 people who were mostly foreign laborers tested, over 500 of them were diagnosed positive but without symptoms. He said the lockdown in Samut Sakhon is created to ensure the virus does not spread to other provinces. (more...)
Netherlands Bans Flights From UK After New Mutant Coronavirus Strain Identified
- December 21, 2020
While the early science suggests the new variant is more transmissible than other strains, Health Canada said there's nothing at this point suggesting that the mutations have any effect on symptom severity, antibody response or vaccine efficacy. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
While the early science suggests the new variant is more transmissible than other strains, Health Canada said there's nothing at this point suggesting that the mutations have any effect on symptom severity, antibody response or vaccine efficacy. (more...)
Russian Federation 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo
- December 21, 2020
The scope of the breach and its implications remain under investigation, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS has warned that the hack poses a "grave risk" to the us government. A State Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday. Trump on Saturday tweeted about the SolarWinds software hack , which compromised federal agencies including the departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce and others, suggesting ... (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The scope of the breach and its implications remain under investigation, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS has warned that the hack poses a "grave risk" to the us government. A State Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday. Trump on Saturday tweeted about the SolarWinds software hack , which compromised federal agencies including the departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce and others, suggesting ... (more...)
EXPLAINER: Are new coronavirus strains cause for concern?
- December 21, 2020
The UK has so far reported 20,10,077 Covid-19 infections , according to the John Hopkins University data. And Public Health England notified the government on Friday when modelling revealed the full seriousness of the new strain . officials "don't know yet" if it is present in the country. Austria's health ministry told the APA news agency that it would also impose a flight ban, the details of which were still being worked out. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The UK has so far reported 20,10,077 Covid-19 infections , according to the John Hopkins University data. And Public Health England notified the government on Friday when modelling revealed the full seriousness of the new strain . officials "don't know yet" if it is present in the country. Austria's health ministry told the APA news agency that it would also impose a flight ban, the details of which were still being worked out. (more...)
US Planning to Close Last Consulates in Russia, Says Report
- December 21, 2020
The closures would leave the embassy in Moscow as the United States' last diplomatic mission in the country. Some diplomatic personnel would be moved to the U.S. It's unclear why the United States is closing the consulates now, almost three years after the cap on the number of American diplomats was imposed. (more...)
- December 21, 2020
The closures would leave the embassy in Moscow as the United States' last diplomatic mission in the country. Some diplomatic personnel would be moved to the U.S. It's unclear why the United States is closing the consulates now, almost three years after the cap on the number of American diplomats was imposed. (more...)
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