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Global Covid-19 caseload top 89.5mn: Johns Hopkins
- January 11, 2021
Globally, there have been more than 89 million cases and 1.9 million deaths, according to Johns Hopkins. The US also records the most fatalities in the world. Brazil now accounts for the second highest number of fatalities at 203,100. Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous with 10 million residents, and almost two dozen other counties have essentially run out of intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Globally, there have been more than 89 million cases and 1.9 million deaths, according to Johns Hopkins. The US also records the most fatalities in the world. Brazil now accounts for the second highest number of fatalities at 203,100. Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous with 10 million residents, and almost two dozen other counties have essentially run out of intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients. (more...)
NYC firefighters allegedly involved in Capitol Riot — FDNY to Federal Bureau of Investigation
- January 11, 2021
Those decisions left the officers policing the Capitol like sitting ducks, the officials said, with little guidance and no cohesive plan on how to deal with the flood of rioters streaming into the building. "This is a tragic day". He was one of five people to die in the wake of the incursion. House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi offered her condolences on behalf of the House of Representatives. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Those decisions left the officers policing the Capitol like sitting ducks, the officials said, with little guidance and no cohesive plan on how to deal with the flood of rioters streaming into the building. "This is a tragic day". He was one of five people to die in the wake of the incursion. House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi offered her condolences on behalf of the House of Representatives. (more...)
Landslide kills at least 11, injures 18 in Indonesia’s West Java
- January 11, 2021
According to a published report on Statista , there has been a sharp increase in landslides in Indonesia in 2019 compared with previous years, which accounted for more than 10% of the total natural disaster occurrences in the Southeast Asian nation. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
According to a published report on Statista , there has been a sharp increase in landslides in Indonesia in 2019 compared with previous years, which accounted for more than 10% of the total natural disaster occurrences in the Southeast Asian nation. (more...)
Pressure grows on Trump to quit as impeachment calls intensify
- January 11, 2021
Ms Pelosi , the top Democrat in Congress, said there would be a resolution in the House of Representatives on Monday calling for the cabinet to remove Mr Trump as unfit for office under the constitution's 25th amendment. Another idea being considered by Democrats was to have a separate vote that would prevent Trump from ever holding office again. Five people were killed in the melee, including a Capitol police officer . (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Ms Pelosi , the top Democrat in Congress, said there would be a resolution in the House of Representatives on Monday calling for the cabinet to remove Mr Trump as unfit for office under the constitution's 25th amendment. Another idea being considered by Democrats was to have a separate vote that would prevent Trump from ever holding office again. Five people were killed in the melee, including a Capitol police officer . (more...)
Pope Francis likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week
- January 11, 2021
Francis spoke in a section of the interview about how his life had changed because of the pandemic and how he had to cancel trips that had been planned for a year ago. Capitol Building Jan. 6 as Congress was in the process of certifying the presidential election results, leading to the evacuation of lawmakers and the deadly shooting of one protester by law enforcement. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Francis spoke in a section of the interview about how his life had changed because of the pandemic and how he had to cancel trips that had been planned for a year ago. Capitol Building Jan. 6 as Congress was in the process of certifying the presidential election results, leading to the evacuation of lawmakers and the deadly shooting of one protester by law enforcement. (more...)
Japan finds new COVID mutation in travelers coming from Brazil
- January 11, 2021
Pictured: People wear face masks in Tokyo © Provided by Daily Mail Three of those who tested positive for the virus displayed symptoms including breathing difficulties, a fever and a sore throat. Rises like this Number of 34 infections Confirmed version of strain Kovid-19 in Japan . Japan has reported close to 280,775 COVID19 cases so far and close to 4000 deaths. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Pictured: People wear face masks in Tokyo © Provided by Daily Mail Three of those who tested positive for the virus displayed symptoms including breathing difficulties, a fever and a sore throat. Rises like this Number of 34 infections Confirmed version of strain Kovid-19 in Japan . Japan has reported close to 280,775 COVID19 cases so far and close to 4000 deaths. (more...)
States Can Vaccinate Lower-Priority Groups If Doses Are Going Unused: HHS
- January 11, 2021
Federal health officials and Operation Warp Speed leaders have tried to explain why the USA hasn't fulfilled the vow to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of 2020. "That's also a normal outcome". "I have encouraged our governors, and I will continue to do so, that if they are using all of the vaccine that is ordered - that is allocated, ordered, distributed, shipped - and they're getting it into health care providers arms, every bit of it, that's great", Azar said. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Federal health officials and Operation Warp Speed leaders have tried to explain why the USA hasn't fulfilled the vow to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of 2020. "That's also a normal outcome". "I have encouraged our governors, and I will continue to do so, that if they are using all of the vaccine that is ordered - that is allocated, ordered, distributed, shipped - and they're getting it into health care providers arms, every bit of it, that's great", Azar said. (more...)
S.Korea court orders Japan to pay 'comfort women'
- January 11, 2021
Japan has been ordered to pay $90,000 each to twelve south Korean women who were held as sex slaves during World War II in a landmark ruling in South Korea on Friday. "The Japanese government should honor the ruling and pay the compensation immediately", the organization said in a statement, according to The Times. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Japan has been ordered to pay $90,000 each to twelve south Korean women who were held as sex slaves during World War II in a landmark ruling in South Korea on Friday. "The Japanese government should honor the ruling and pay the compensation immediately", the organization said in a statement, according to The Times. (more...)
Giant sinkhole consumes cars in Naples hospital parking lot
- January 11, 2021
Luckily, no one was hurt. The firefighters say the hole, about 20 meters deep, opened in the early morning hours and residents in the area reported hearing an explosion at the time. The hospital, too, lost access to electricity and water, but the backup services let the hospital continue their work. Italian Fire Brigade Provincial Commander, Ennio Aquiliano, told Sky News that he believes the collapse could have been caused by an infiltration of water underground from the recent heavy ... (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Luckily, no one was hurt. The firefighters say the hole, about 20 meters deep, opened in the early morning hours and residents in the area reported hearing an explosion at the time. The hospital, too, lost access to electricity and water, but the backup services let the hospital continue their work. Italian Fire Brigade Provincial Commander, Ennio Aquiliano, told Sky News that he believes the collapse could have been caused by an infiltration of water underground from the recent heavy ... (more...)
Spain races to clear snow before cold snap freezes roads
- January 11, 2021
Around 100 shoppers and staff spent two nights at a shopping centre in Majadahonda town north of Madrid . The State Meteorological Agency said it was the heaviest snowfall in Madrid since 1971, while Jose Miguel Vinas, a meteorologist from Spanish National Radio, said between 25cm and 50cm fell in Madrid , making it the largest snowfall since 1963. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Around 100 shoppers and staff spent two nights at a shopping centre in Majadahonda town north of Madrid . The State Meteorological Agency said it was the heaviest snowfall in Madrid since 1971, while Jose Miguel Vinas, a meteorologist from Spanish National Radio, said between 25cm and 50cm fell in Madrid , making it the largest snowfall since 1963. (more...)
Pompeo removes restrictions on diplomatic contacts with Taiwan
- January 11, 2021
Pompeo instructed executive branch agencies to consider "all "contact guidelines" regarding relations with Taiwan.to be null and void". In recent years, the Trump administration has increased support in Taiwan and both countries have engaged in military transactions. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Pompeo instructed executive branch agencies to consider "all "contact guidelines" regarding relations with Taiwan.to be null and void". In recent years, the Trump administration has increased support in Taiwan and both countries have engaged in military transactions. (more...)
US COVID-19 deaths top 370,000: Johns Hopkins University
- January 11, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted a total of 405,000 to 438,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by January 30, 2021. Cases of COVID-19 began to surge in the fall months of 2020, and the numbers have continued to worsen in states across the U.S. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted a total of 405,000 to 438,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by January 30, 2021. Cases of COVID-19 began to surge in the fall months of 2020, and the numbers have continued to worsen in states across the U.S. (more...)
China sees biggest jump in daily Covid-19 cases since July
- January 11, 2021
Medical workers register and pre-check people who are ready to receive Covid-19 vaccine, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China , January 5, 2021. Fifty-nine out of the 96 new cases were confirmed in Hebei, the Northern Province surrounding Beijing , where a flare-up in the provincial capital Shijiazhuang has prompted lockdown measures and the mass testing of its over 10 million residents. (more...)
- January 11, 2021
Medical workers register and pre-check people who are ready to receive Covid-19 vaccine, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China , January 5, 2021. Fifty-nine out of the 96 new cases were confirmed in Hebei, the Northern Province surrounding Beijing , where a flare-up in the provincial capital Shijiazhuang has prompted lockdown measures and the mass testing of its over 10 million residents. (more...)
Iranian leader bans corona vaccines from U.S., mocks Capitol mayhem
- January 11, 2021
It's not unlikely they would want to contaminate other nations", said Khamenei, the country's highest authority. Biden supported the deal with some reservations, and is expected to try to bring Iran back into compliance with it. He added however that Iran could obtain vaccines "from other reliable places". "If Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education demands, the IRCS is ready to import the vaccine from eastern countries if needed", Moghaddam told the government-run outlet the ... (more...)
- January 11, 2021
It's not unlikely they would want to contaminate other nations", said Khamenei, the country's highest authority. Biden supported the deal with some reservations, and is expected to try to bring Iran back into compliance with it. He added however that Iran could obtain vaccines "from other reliable places". "If Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education demands, the IRCS is ready to import the vaccine from eastern countries if needed", Moghaddam told the government-run outlet the ... (more...)
Indian Army Apprehends Chinese PLA Soldier Amid Border Stand-off in Ladakh
- January 10, 2021
It was the second detention on the high-altitude border since the pitched battles in June in which 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops were killed . Both sides have deployed thousands of troops along the LAC since May when border tensions started simmering between the two neighbours - especially along three friction points in the eastern Ladakh region. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
It was the second detention on the high-altitude border since the pitched battles in June in which 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops were killed . Both sides have deployed thousands of troops along the LAC since May when border tensions started simmering between the two neighbours - especially along three friction points in the eastern Ladakh region. (more...)
New COVID-19 cases in China's Hebei falls amid new curbs
- January 10, 2021
But a recent outbreak in northern Hebei province, which surrounds Beijing, has seen cases spike and prompted mass testing, school closures and travel links being cut into the province. By Thursday, Shijiazhuang had tested almost 4.86 million people and 289 samples had tested positive for the virus, and Xingtai had tested over 1.89 million people and 15 samples had tested positive. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
But a recent outbreak in northern Hebei province, which surrounds Beijing, has seen cases spike and prompted mass testing, school closures and travel links being cut into the province. By Thursday, Shijiazhuang had tested almost 4.86 million people and 289 samples had tested positive for the virus, and Xingtai had tested over 1.89 million people and 15 samples had tested positive. (more...)
National power grid breakdown plunges Pakistan into darkness
- January 10, 2021
A massive power outage was reported in Pakistan on Saturday, plunging the whole country into darkness with simultaneous blackouts. "People are urged to remain patient", it wrote. As Federal Minister for Power, I am personally overseeing the restoration work. Special assistant to the prime minister Shahbaz Gill was quoted as saying by the Dawn that the energy minister Omar Ayub's entire team is working on the issue. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
A massive power outage was reported in Pakistan on Saturday, plunging the whole country into darkness with simultaneous blackouts. "People are urged to remain patient", it wrote. As Federal Minister for Power, I am personally overseeing the restoration work. Special assistant to the prime minister Shahbaz Gill was quoted as saying by the Dawn that the energy minister Omar Ayub's entire team is working on the issue. (more...)
Staying cloudy & cool; All eyes on Monday for winter weather
- January 10, 2021
Temperatures will remain chilly in the low 40s, but almost every day is projected to be sunny. Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain. Friday . Most of the precipitation will fall near and south of I-64, with better chances for steadier precipitation closer to the North Carolina border and across southwestern VA. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Temperatures will remain chilly in the low 40s, but almost every day is projected to be sunny. Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain. Friday . Most of the precipitation will fall near and south of I-64, with better chances for steadier precipitation closer to the North Carolina border and across southwestern VA. (more...)
England to require travellers to show negative COVID-19 tests
- January 10, 2021
The new plans now only apply to England, but the Government have confirmed they are working with the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland , Wales and Scotland in the hopes similar measures will be implemented there. "Under this new policy, arrivals from non-travel corridor countries still have to quarantine or isolate, an issue that could be eradicated by implementing a second test on arrival". (more...)
- January 10, 2021
The new plans now only apply to England, but the Government have confirmed they are working with the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland , Wales and Scotland in the hopes similar measures will be implemented there. "Under this new policy, arrivals from non-travel corridor countries still have to quarantine or isolate, an issue that could be eradicated by implementing a second test on arrival". (more...)
Kim Jong-un says United States is North Korea's 'biggest enemy'
- January 10, 2021
Kim said, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Kim was speaking at a congress of the ruling Worker's Party in the capital. president. Mr. Kim didn't cite any specific provocative US actions. "We ought to augment our nuclear technology and further develop the nuclear weapons to be lighter and smaller. (more...)
- January 10, 2021
Kim said, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Kim was speaking at a congress of the ruling Worker's Party in the capital. president. Mr. Kim didn't cite any specific provocative US actions. "We ought to augment our nuclear technology and further develop the nuclear weapons to be lighter and smaller. (more...)
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