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State of Emergency declared in Ontario
- January 13, 2021
The Saskatchewan Party government announced it's extending the current public health rules until January 29. This is the second state of emergency in Ontario since the pandemic began in March. Ontario's top doctors are predicting the daily death toll in Ontario could double by mid-February if current COVID-19 case rates continue. There could be as many as 6,000 cases a day in Ontario in the coming weeks. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
The Saskatchewan Party government announced it's extending the current public health rules until January 29. This is the second state of emergency in Ontario since the pandemic began in March. Ontario's top doctors are predicting the daily death toll in Ontario could double by mid-February if current COVID-19 case rates continue. There could be as many as 6,000 cases a day in Ontario in the coming weeks. (more...)
Read: House article of impeachment against President Trump
- January 13, 2021
As Republicans now hold 50 of the 100 Senate seats and impeachment trials typically take weeks, it is unlikely the measure will succeed without a significant intervention from GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell. president to be impeached twice. "We will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat", Pelosi said in a letter late Sunday to colleagues. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
As Republicans now hold 50 of the 100 Senate seats and impeachment trials typically take weeks, it is unlikely the measure will succeed without a significant intervention from GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell. president to be impeached twice. "We will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat", Pelosi said in a letter late Sunday to colleagues. (more...)
Indian Farmers to Extend Protests After Rejecting Court Proposal
- January 13, 2021
Enacted in September past year, the three laws have been projected by the Centre as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove middlemen and allow farmers to sell their products anywhere in the country. "The government can stay implementation of the laws and amend them after discussions with farmers", Ghanwat had said. The court also hoped its "extraordinary order" of stay of implementation of the laws will be perceived as an achievement, and encourage farmers to go back to ... (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Enacted in September past year, the three laws have been projected by the Centre as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove middlemen and allow farmers to sell their products anywhere in the country. "The government can stay implementation of the laws and amend them after discussions with farmers", Ghanwat had said. The court also hoped its "extraordinary order" of stay of implementation of the laws will be perceived as an achievement, and encourage farmers to go back to ... (more...)
Rioter filmed chasing cop through Capitol building has been arrested
- January 13, 2021
He was only armed with a baton. "As Trump's fascist mob ransacked the US Capitol, this courageous USCP officer kept murderous rioters away from the Senate chamber and saved the lives of those inside", U.S. It is seen in one of the confrontations that Eugene Goodman comes between a rioter in a black t-shirt and the corridor that leads inside the chambers of the Senate. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
He was only armed with a baton. "As Trump's fascist mob ransacked the US Capitol, this courageous USCP officer kept murderous rioters away from the Senate chamber and saved the lives of those inside", U.S. It is seen in one of the confrontations that Eugene Goodman comes between a rioter in a black t-shirt and the corridor that leads inside the chambers of the Senate. (more...)
To Skirt COVID Curfew, She Put Partner on Leash
- January 13, 2021
Just a few days into Quebec's curfew and we've already heard tail (pun very much intended) of some interesting excuses, including one case in which a woman allegedly tried to get around the curfew order by walking another person on a leash. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Just a few days into Quebec's curfew and we've already heard tail (pun very much intended) of some interesting excuses, including one case in which a woman allegedly tried to get around the curfew order by walking another person on a leash. (more...)
'Just not good enough': Marcus Rashford slams free school meal parcels
- January 13, 2021
The contents of the free school meal parcel has also sparked outrage from local foodbank providers in Greater Manchester. Others received half a tomato, slices of cheese wrapped in cling film or plastic dishes containing dollops of baked beans and tuna. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
The contents of the free school meal parcel has also sparked outrage from local foodbank providers in Greater Manchester. Others received half a tomato, slices of cheese wrapped in cling film or plastic dishes containing dollops of baked beans and tuna. (more...)
'Welcome to the Brexit': Dutch border guards confiscate sandwiches from British drivers
- January 13, 2021
Dutch Tv set reporter Floris Prenger explained he and his crew noticed a "tiny mountain" of foods confiscated. As per the official guidelines and the advice leaflets being handed over, if the drivers fail to declare possession of these sandwiches, or any other meat and dairy product, they could bear a fine or even criminal prosecution. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Dutch Tv set reporter Floris Prenger explained he and his crew noticed a "tiny mountain" of foods confiscated. As per the official guidelines and the advice leaflets being handed over, if the drivers fail to declare possession of these sandwiches, or any other meat and dairy product, they could bear a fine or even criminal prosecution. (more...)
Pompeo: Iran is a 'new home base' for Al-Qaeda
- January 13, 2021
The Trump administration's top diplomat accused Iran of providing a safe haven to hundreds of members of the armed group, with al-Qaeda centralising its leadership inside the country. Shi'ite Iran and al Qaeda, a Sunni Muslim group, have always been sectarian foes. "Iran chose to allow al-Qaeda to establish a new operational headquarters on the condition that al-Qaeda operatives abide by the regime's rules governing al-Qaeda's stay inside of the country", he said. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
The Trump administration's top diplomat accused Iran of providing a safe haven to hundreds of members of the armed group, with al-Qaeda centralising its leadership inside the country. Shi'ite Iran and al Qaeda, a Sunni Muslim group, have always been sectarian foes. "Iran chose to allow al-Qaeda to establish a new operational headquarters on the condition that al-Qaeda operatives abide by the regime's rules governing al-Qaeda's stay inside of the country", he said. (more...)
Indonesia green-lights emergency use of Chinese vaccine
- January 13, 2021
Indonesia began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Wednesday, with President Joko Widodo receiving his first shot of a Chinese-produced vaccine. Dicky Budiman said that many people have questioned and expressed doubt about the vaccine, as the data Indonesia used for emergency authorization is only preliminary. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Indonesia began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Wednesday, with President Joko Widodo receiving his first shot of a Chinese-produced vaccine. Dicky Budiman said that many people have questioned and expressed doubt about the vaccine, as the data Indonesia used for emergency authorization is only preliminary. (more...)
Mental illness issues could halt execution of female inmate
- January 13, 2021
Ten federal inmates have since been put to death. Montgomery, who was due to be killed by lethal injection on January 12, was convicted in 2007 in Missouri for kidnapping and strangling Bobbie Jo Stinnett, then eight months pregnant. She hasn't been able to continue that hobby or read since her glasses were taken away from her out of concern she could commit suicide. At trial, prosecutors accused Montgomery of faking mental illness, noting that her killing of Stinnett was premeditated ... (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Ten federal inmates have since been put to death. Montgomery, who was due to be killed by lethal injection on January 12, was convicted in 2007 in Missouri for kidnapping and strangling Bobbie Jo Stinnett, then eight months pregnant. She hasn't been able to continue that hobby or read since her glasses were taken away from her out of concern she could commit suicide. At trial, prosecutors accused Montgomery of faking mental illness, noting that her killing of Stinnett was premeditated ... (more...)
Two US Capitol police officers suspended after Washington rampage
- January 13, 2021
Two Capitol policemen have been suspended after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building last week as Washington continued to deal with the fallout from the violent riot ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration next week. Sicknick served with the U.S. Air National Guard and was stationed overseas in Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan. Assistant Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman has been named acting chief, after the department's former leader resigned in the wake of the deadly siege at the ... (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Two Capitol policemen have been suspended after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building last week as Washington continued to deal with the fallout from the violent riot ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration next week. Sicknick served with the U.S. Air National Guard and was stationed overseas in Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan. Assistant Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman has been named acting chief, after the department's former leader resigned in the wake of the deadly siege at the ... (more...)
State of Emergency in Effect in Ontario
- January 13, 2021
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath accused the Ford government of "stalling" on new public health restrictions, a move she said will cost lives. "In addition to limiting outings to essential trips, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home". (more...)
- January 13, 2021
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath accused the Ford government of "stalling" on new public health restrictions, a move she said will cost lives. "In addition to limiting outings to essential trips, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home". (more...)
Huge sonic boom caught on camera
- January 13, 2021
Communication was re-established and the aircraft was escorted safely away from central London and around Heathrow into Stansted airport. Residents said their houses were "shaking" after the jet made a "loud bang". . Another Twitter user posted a video in which an explosion could be heard. The council wrote on Twitter. "The Typhoon aircraft were authorised to transit at supersonic speed for operational reasons", he said. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Communication was re-established and the aircraft was escorted safely away from central London and around Heathrow into Stansted airport. Residents said their houses were "shaking" after the jet made a "loud bang". . Another Twitter user posted a video in which an explosion could be heard. The council wrote on Twitter. "The Typhoon aircraft were authorised to transit at supersonic speed for operational reasons", he said. (more...)
Mandatory negative COVID test to enter Britain - NationNews Barbados
- January 13, 2021
Pre-departure testing will protect travel and will provide an additional layer of safety from imported cases of coronavirus on top of the mandatory 10 day self-isolation for arrivals, helping identify people who may now be infectious and preventing them from travelling to England. (more...)
- January 13, 2021
Pre-departure testing will protect travel and will provide an additional layer of safety from imported cases of coronavirus on top of the mandatory 10 day self-isolation for arrivals, helping identify people who may now be infectious and preventing them from travelling to England. (more...)
Rain and cold temperatures will greet you as you start your week
- January 12, 2021
Southwest wind 15 to 25 miles per hour. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for the latest weather updates. It won't get quite that warm Monday as highs will stay in the mid-30s in Cleveland and in the upper 30s in Akron. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
Southwest wind 15 to 25 miles per hour. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for the latest weather updates. It won't get quite that warm Monday as highs will stay in the mid-30s in Cleveland and in the upper 30s in Akron. (more...)
Gorillas test COVID positive at San Diego park in US
- January 12, 2021
The gorillas apparently contracted the infection from a zoo worker who also tested positive but has been asymptomatic. Pets, including various reported dogs and cats , have contracted the virus that causes COVID-19. They have cordoned off jungle and forest preserves, sheltered at the research center where they study apes, worked with local villagers and government authorities to reduce contact with apes, and worn masks to prevent virus transmission in the forest. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
The gorillas apparently contracted the infection from a zoo worker who also tested positive but has been asymptomatic. Pets, including various reported dogs and cats , have contracted the virus that causes COVID-19. They have cordoned off jungle and forest preserves, sheltered at the research center where they study apes, worked with local villagers and government authorities to reduce contact with apes, and worn masks to prevent virus transmission in the forest. (more...)
Washington mayor asks for increased security around Biden’s inauguration
- January 12, 2021
Warnings have also been rampant on social media , with people sharing word of the march meant to disrupt the ceremonial transfer of power. Washington , D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser says she's "extremely concerned" about security in the district ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
Warnings have also been rampant on social media , with people sharing word of the march meant to disrupt the ceremonial transfer of power. Washington , D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser says she's "extremely concerned" about security in the district ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. (more...)
UK To Bring New Rules To Stop Imports From China's Xinjiang
- January 12, 2021
A number of other politicians criticized it and urged Twitter to take it down. United States envoy on worldwide and religious freedom, Sam Brownback, voiced his disgust on Friday after China's embassy took to social media to laud how women of the Muslim Uighur community were no longer "baby-making machines". (more...)
- January 12, 2021
A number of other politicians criticized it and urged Twitter to take it down. United States envoy on worldwide and religious freedom, Sam Brownback, voiced his disgust on Friday after China's embassy took to social media to laud how women of the Muslim Uighur community were no longer "baby-making machines". (more...)
Facebook Shuts Down Ugandan Government-Linked Accounts Ahead of General Election
- January 12, 2021
Spokesmen for the military and the police did not respond to phone calls seeking comment. "We were just rearranging our security posture in the area near his home, specifically removing some checkpoints", Mr Onyango said. The European Union is not deploying election observers as advice from previous observers about how to make the polls fair went unheeded, the EU ambassador to Uganda said. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
Spokesmen for the military and the police did not respond to phone calls seeking comment. "We were just rearranging our security posture in the area near his home, specifically removing some checkpoints", Mr Onyango said. The European Union is not deploying election observers as advice from previous observers about how to make the polls fair went unheeded, the EU ambassador to Uganda said. (more...)
Ireland To Lay Bare Scandal Of Baby Deaths At Church-run Homes
- January 12, 2021
Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman had previously told Cabinet that the publication of the report will lead to "calls for state apology" . Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has said that the Taoiseach and the Minister for Children must order an immediate investigation into the leaking to the media of details of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes before the survivors of these institutions had sight of the report. (more...)
- January 12, 2021
Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman had previously told Cabinet that the publication of the report will lead to "calls for state apology" . Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has said that the Taoiseach and the Minister for Children must order an immediate investigation into the leaking to the media of details of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes before the survivors of these institutions had sight of the report. (more...)
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