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China slams United Kingdom official's 'fact-distorting' comments on border-crossing trial
- December 29, 2020
The detainees' plight has grabbed worldwide attention, with human rights groups raising concern over their treatment after their families said they have been denied access to independent lawyers. The US Embassy said it had requested permission to observe the hearing, but that the request was denied. "They must also ensure that none of the 12 are subjected to torture or other ill treatment". (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The detainees' plight has grabbed worldwide attention, with human rights groups raising concern over their treatment after their families said they have been denied access to independent lawyers. The US Embassy said it had requested permission to observe the hearing, but that the request was denied. "They must also ensure that none of the 12 are subjected to torture or other ill treatment". (more...)
Dr. Fauci Admits Experiencing Side Effects After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
- December 29, 2020
In regards to the new strain of the coronavirus identified in the United Kingdom earlier this month, Fauci says "we are looking at it intensively now" and said he agreed with a measure to require those traveling from the UK into the U.S. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
In regards to the new strain of the coronavirus identified in the United Kingdom earlier this month, Fauci says "we are looking at it intensively now" and said he agreed with a measure to require those traveling from the UK into the U.S. (more...)
United Kingdom says it will sign free trade deal with Turkey this week
- December 29, 2020
Following the announcement of the deal, the FoodDrinkEurope confederation, the Copa and Cogeca interest group for European farmers, and the European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agri-Food Trade (CELCAA) called on the authorities to take urgent measures that include, among other things, the development of an effective transition phase, provision of human, technical, and financial resources to put in place the new customs and sanitary measures, as well as assurance of a continued ... (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Following the announcement of the deal, the FoodDrinkEurope confederation, the Copa and Cogeca interest group for European farmers, and the European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agri-Food Trade (CELCAA) called on the authorities to take urgent measures that include, among other things, the development of an effective transition phase, provision of human, technical, and financial resources to put in place the new customs and sanitary measures, as well as assurance of a continued ... (more...)
India may authorize the emergency use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine this week
- December 29, 2020
IDHW also told Idaho News 6, "the Idaho immunization program is also ensuring that vaccine from the state's allocation of doses is available for long-term care facilities that did not choose to participate in the pharmacy partnership program and instead chose to be vaccinated by providers other than CVS and Walgreens". (more...)
- December 29, 2020
IDHW also told Idaho News 6, "the Idaho immunization program is also ensuring that vaccine from the state's allocation of doses is available for long-term care facilities that did not choose to participate in the pharmacy partnership program and instead chose to be vaccinated by providers other than CVS and Walgreens". (more...)
Storm Bella winds give way to snow and ice warning
- December 29, 2020
The UK Met Office has additionally issued a weather warning for several parts of Northern Ireland , with Status Yellow snow and ice warnings in place for Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Tyrone, Down, and Fermanagh until 3 p.m. The company is now responding to multiple outages in Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Limerick as well as individual outages in Sligo and Donegal . Trees and trampolines were strewn across roads in southern England, which had been subjected to a stronger Amber weather warning for ... (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The UK Met Office has additionally issued a weather warning for several parts of Northern Ireland , with Status Yellow snow and ice warnings in place for Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Tyrone, Down, and Fermanagh until 3 p.m. The company is now responding to multiple outages in Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Limerick as well as individual outages in Sligo and Donegal . Trees and trampolines were strewn across roads in southern England, which had been subjected to a stronger Amber weather warning for ... (more...)
Syrian refugee camp burned to ground in northern Lebanon
- December 29, 2020
Syrian refugees receive aid after a camp fire at al-Miniyeh area in northern Lebanon , on December 27, 2020. More than 300 Syrian refugees were forced to flee an informal camp in northern Lebanon as a blaze raged through and burnt tents to the ground, United Nations and Lebanese officials said Sunday. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Syrian refugees receive aid after a camp fire at al-Miniyeh area in northern Lebanon , on December 27, 2020. More than 300 Syrian refugees were forced to flee an informal camp in northern Lebanon as a blaze raged through and burnt tents to the ground, United Nations and Lebanese officials said Sunday. (more...)
Trump relents, signs COVID relief, averts federal shutdown
- December 29, 2020
The president's defiant refusal to act, publicized with a heated video he tweeted just before the Christmas holiday, sparked chaos, a lapse in unemployment benefits for millions and the threat of a government shutdown in the pandemic. Trump's sudden decision to sign the bill came as he faced escalating criticism from lawmakers on all sides over his eleventh-hour demands. "Then I will move to pass it in the Senate", Schumer tweeted. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The president's defiant refusal to act, publicized with a heated video he tweeted just before the Christmas holiday, sparked chaos, a lapse in unemployment benefits for millions and the threat of a government shutdown in the pandemic. Trump's sudden decision to sign the bill came as he faced escalating criticism from lawmakers on all sides over his eleventh-hour demands. "Then I will move to pass it in the Senate", Schumer tweeted. (more...)
Monday storm could bring foot of snow to mountains
- December 29, 2020
For now, three to five inches of snow is expected across the area. To the north, snow will be the biggest threat on Tuesday morning, as areas from Ottawa County and north look to see mostly snow, before seeing freezing rain throughout the afternoon. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
For now, three to five inches of snow is expected across the area. To the north, snow will be the biggest threat on Tuesday morning, as areas from Ottawa County and north look to see mostly snow, before seeing freezing rain throughout the afternoon. (more...)
South Korea confirms first COVID-19 variant cases
- December 29, 2020
Officials disinfect Incheon International Airport on Monday as health authorities announced Korea's first detection of a highly transmissible coronavirus variant now sweeping Britain. South Korea has said it plans to buy enough doses to eventually vaccinate 46 million people or more than 85 per cent of its population. All 17 major cities and provinces saw at least one new patient. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Officials disinfect Incheon International Airport on Monday as health authorities announced Korea's first detection of a highly transmissible coronavirus variant now sweeping Britain. South Korea has said it plans to buy enough doses to eventually vaccinate 46 million people or more than 85 per cent of its population. All 17 major cities and provinces saw at least one new patient. (more...)
More cases of U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Canada
- December 29, 2020
The province has identified three cases of a new strain of COVID-19 over the weekend. The virus variant has already been found in many countries beyond the United Kingdom, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Australia, officials said. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The province has identified three cases of a new strain of COVID-19 over the weekend. The virus variant has already been found in many countries beyond the United Kingdom, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Australia, officials said. (more...)
Fauci: Worst Yet to Come as COVID-19 Surges
- December 29, 2020
Fauci said that it is "quite possible" that we could see normalcy by October, with the World Series having fans in the stands, "but it is going to be up to us", he said. Fauci said he realized the percentage would have to be higher weeks ago, but he hesitated to announce the change because he didn't want to discourage people from taking the vaccine, he told the New York Times . (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Fauci said that it is "quite possible" that we could see normalcy by October, with the World Series having fans in the stands, "but it is going to be up to us", he said. Fauci said he realized the percentage would have to be higher weeks ago, but he hesitated to announce the change because he didn't want to discourage people from taking the vaccine, he told the New York Times . (more...)
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail by U.S. judge today
- December 29, 2020
Maxwell's lawyers proposed that she and her husband put up more than $20 million in collateral - property and cash - to secure a bail bond should she be released on home confinement in NY. Lawyers for Ms Maxwell did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Maxwell holds citizenship in both countries, which do not extradite people to the United States often. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Maxwell's lawyers proposed that she and her husband put up more than $20 million in collateral - property and cash - to secure a bail bond should she be released on home confinement in NY. Lawyers for Ms Maxwell did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Maxwell holds citizenship in both countries, which do not extradite people to the United States often. (more...)
Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast, officials say
- December 29, 2020
After asking how Warner's elderly mother was doing, Laude said he casually asked, "Is Santa going to bring you anything good for Christmas?" Neighbors in the suburban Nashville community of Antioch said Warner was polite but reserved and never displayed any obvious political or religious leanings. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
After asking how Warner's elderly mother was doing, Laude said he casually asked, "Is Santa going to bring you anything good for Christmas?" Neighbors in the suburban Nashville community of Antioch said Warner was polite but reserved and never displayed any obvious political or religious leanings. (more...)
South Africa tops 1 million coronavirus cases
- December 29, 2020
Indoor and outdoor gatherings will be banned, a curfew introduced from 21:00 to 06:00, and alcohol sales prohibited . Ramaphosa said data showed that "excessive alcohol consumption" leads to an increase in trauma cases reported at hospitals. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
Indoor and outdoor gatherings will be banned, a curfew introduced from 21:00 to 06:00, and alcohol sales prohibited . Ramaphosa said data showed that "excessive alcohol consumption" leads to an increase in trauma cases reported at hospitals. (more...)
COVID-19: European Union nations start vaccination campaign
- December 28, 2020
Salvador Illa, the country's health minister says a delay in the fresh delivery of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, due to a Pfizer "logistics issue" was there but is now resolved. He said they are also preparing to set aside an amount from their local funds that may be tapped by the national government in case the need arises. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Salvador Illa, the country's health minister says a delay in the fresh delivery of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, due to a Pfizer "logistics issue" was there but is now resolved. He said they are also preparing to set aside an amount from their local funds that may be tapped by the national government in case the need arises. (more...)
Foreign Nationals Banned to Enter Japan
- December 28, 2020
On Monday, the health ministry said it was found in a woman in her 30s who arrived at Narita Airport near Tokyo on December 19. However, Japan said it will continue to allow the entry of businesspeople from eleven countries including South Korea under an already agreed program. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
On Monday, the health ministry said it was found in a woman in her 30s who arrived at Narita Airport near Tokyo on December 19. However, Japan said it will continue to allow the entry of businesspeople from eleven countries including South Korea under an already agreed program. (more...)
Saudi Arabia extends week-long border closure
- December 28, 2020
The Saudi Press Agency quoted an Interior Ministry official as saying Monday night that the Kingdom would extend the procedures "for another week, with an emphasis on excluding the movement of goods, commodities and supply chains". Last week, the kingdom announced all worldwide flights would be suspended due to the new variant, first detected in southeastern England. Saudi Arabia announced last week that because of the reportedly new Covid strain, all flights will be suspended until ... (more...)
- December 28, 2020
The Saudi Press Agency quoted an Interior Ministry official as saying Monday night that the Kingdom would extend the procedures "for another week, with an emphasis on excluding the movement of goods, commodities and supply chains". Last week, the kingdom announced all worldwide flights would be suspended due to the new variant, first detected in southeastern England. Saudi Arabia announced last week that because of the reportedly new Covid strain, all flights will be suspended until ... (more...)
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
- December 28, 2020
It was partially exhumed previous year, but the team of archaeologists extended work on the site to reveal it in its full glory, the outlet mentions. The excavation has helped to reveal some favorite dishes of citizens of the ancient Roman city who liked to eat out. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
It was partially exhumed previous year, but the team of archaeologists extended work on the site to reveal it in its full glory, the outlet mentions. The excavation has helped to reveal some favorite dishes of citizens of the ancient Roman city who liked to eat out. (more...)
Covid-19: NY probes possible fraudulently obtained coronavirus vaccines
- December 28, 2020
Spanish authorities said the first batch of the vaccine to reach the country had arrived in the central city of Guadalajara - where the first shots will be administered on Sunday morning at a nursing home. The Los Olmos home suffered two confirmed COVID-19 deaths and another 11 deaths among residents with symptoms who were never tested. The operator of a German nursing home where dozens were vaccinated Saturday, including a 101-year-old woman, said "every day that we wait is one day too many". (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Spanish authorities said the first batch of the vaccine to reach the country had arrived in the central city of Guadalajara - where the first shots will be administered on Sunday morning at a nursing home. The Los Olmos home suffered two confirmed COVID-19 deaths and another 11 deaths among residents with symptoms who were never tested. The operator of a German nursing home where dozens were vaccinated Saturday, including a 101-year-old woman, said "every day that we wait is one day too many". (more...)
Worst yet to come for US COVID-19 cases
- December 28, 2020
Despite Rubio's accusations, Fauci continued to encourage people to get vaccinated both in the us and globally. He said the variant strain is something "to follow very carefully" and "we " re looking at it very intensively now". "We have to realize that we have to be humble and realize what we don't know", he said. But it has been explained by experts that herd immunity means that 70 percent of people in the USA would have to garner the antibodies necessary to fight the COVID-19 and ... (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Despite Rubio's accusations, Fauci continued to encourage people to get vaccinated both in the us and globally. He said the variant strain is something "to follow very carefully" and "we " re looking at it very intensively now". "We have to realize that we have to be humble and realize what we don't know", he said. But it has been explained by experts that herd immunity means that 70 percent of people in the USA would have to garner the antibodies necessary to fight the COVID-19 and ... (more...)
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