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Gunman shoots dead six people at Colorado Springs birthday party

May 11, 2021

Several kids were at the party but unharmed. "This is something you hope never happens in your own community, in the place that you call home", Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski said. The massacre took place about 110 km (70 miles) south of Denver and is the latest in a resurgence of mass shootings in the United States after such incidents seemed to recede during the height of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

New study assesses rare blood clot link to Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

May 08, 2021

A spokeswoman from Britain's Health Department said on Thursday that the position of the JCVI and medicines regulator MHRA "continues to be that the benefits of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks for the vast majority of adults".

New Zealand Pauses 'Travel Bubble' With Australia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In Sydney

May 07, 2021

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said genomic testing linked the latest cases with a returned traveller from the United States at a Darling Harbour quarantine facility. The man attended a number of venues across the city while potentially infectious, with a major public health alert now in place for a number of locations.

Locsin tells China to 'get f

May 04, 2021

The recent dispute between Manila and Beijing over these resource-rich waters, which China claims nearly entirely, erupted in March, after hundreds of Chinese ships were spotted inside the Philippines' special economic zone. However, after leaving Julian Felipe Reef, some of the Chinese vessels remained scattered in nearby features of the WPS. "The Philippines' conduct of maritime patrols and training exercises in these areas is a legitimate and routine act of a sovereign country in its ...

Three Dead, Including Shooter, In Oneida Casino Shooting

May 03, 2021

Authorities responded to the Oneida Casino after receiving reports of an active shooter Saturday evening. "And then there is one other victim that is seriously wounded and, to our understanding, has been flown to Froedtert (Hospital) or somewhere down in Milwaukee".

Alberta expanding vaccine to meat-packing workers

April 29, 2021

On Dec. 13, during the second wave, the province hit its peak when there were 20,972 active cases. "That doesn't mean we should be unconcerned about the current high daily case numbers - it does mean that Albertans have got to follow the basic rules, because more rules don't mean more compliance", said Kenney.

European Union launches legal action against AstraZeneca

April 27, 2021

She said about 10 million doses could be released "in the coming weeks" if the F.D.A. determines that the vaccine meets "our own bar and our own guidelines", and that another 50 million doses are in various stages of production. government". "Therefore the USA is looking at options to share the AstraZeneca doses with other countries as they become available". "Global pandemics require global cooperation".

At 3,876, Mumbai logs lowest COVID-19 cases since March 30

April 27, 2021

That child had been getting specialized care at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver. Surat reported 1,876 new cases and 25 deaths. "As always, our condolences and our thoughts go out to the families who have lost a loved one to this pandemic", said provincial health officer Dr.

PM Modi speaks to COVID-19 frontline warriors on ‘Mann Ki Baat’

April 26, 2021

My dear countrymen, Namaskar . "After successfully confronting the first wave of corona, the country was full of enthusiasm, full of self-confidence, but this storm has shaken the country", he said. Friends, in this hour of crisis, everyone is understanding the importance of vaccines. The United States said it was deeply concerned by the massive surge in coronavirus cases in India and was racing to send aid to India.

Erdogan, Biden agree 'to build greater cooperation': Turkish presidency

April 25, 2021

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said earlier this week that Biden's recognition of the killings as genocide would harm relations between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies. But on a more conciliatory note, Erdogan said Turkey was "ready to develop our relations with Armenia based on good neighbourhood and mutual respect".

New Zealand pauses travel bubble with Western Australia after virus case

April 24, 2021

Kardinya, Kitchen Inn, April 18 between 12pm and 2pm. Canberra has rejected Mr McGowan's suggestions that defence and immigration facilities be used and says they are simply inappropriate and unsuitable. Mr McGowan said there were 24 guests on the affected floor at the Mercure Hotel during the outbreak. Returned travellers, except from New Zealand, have to undergo two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine at their own expense.

Joe Biden hosts Leaders Summit on Climate on Earth Day

April 22, 2021

However, a White House official said a final decision had not been made. President Biden and Vice President Harris will open the inaugural session of the Summit. The talks also marked a resumption of climate dialogue halted during the Donald Trump administration, who withdrew from the Paris agreement. The plan is also set to push the US forward in reaching a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, along with the more challenging goal of meeting a net zero emissions economy by 2050.

'A New Day': Cities Nationwide React To Chauvin Guilty Verdict

April 21, 2021

The three-week-long trial had received widespread coverage across broadcast and cable news networks since it began on March 30, with reporters and analysts on the ground in downtown Minneapolis . Jabril, who is Muslim and grew up in South Central L.A., said he remembers the fires and looting in the aftermath of the 1992 Rodney King verdict , when four police officers were acquitted after being videotaped beating King during a highway stop.

Derek Chauvin Guilty X3

April 21, 2021

He was taken out of the courtroom in handcuffs and placed in the custody of the Hennepin County Sheriff. At George Floyd square in Minneapolis , the intersection where Floyd was killed and is now named after him, people screamed, applauded and some threw dollar bills in the air in celebration.

What will happen if Derek Chauvin is acquitted?

April 20, 2021

Cities around the United States are bracing for renewed protests regardless of the verdict. The jury in the George Floyd murder trial started deliberations at 4pm on Monday and finished at 8pm for the day. What does the defence argue? He said a reasonable officer with Chauvin's training and experience - he was a 19-year Minneapolis police veteran - should have sized up the situation accurately.

Indianapolis FedEx Shooting Suspect Used 2 Assault Rifles He Purchased Legally

April 20, 2021

Hole was a former employee of the FedEx facility that employed a large number of Sikh workers and he was already on the Federal Bureau of Investigation radar, although authorities said he had "no racially motivated violent extremism ideology" when they interviewed him in 2020.

Finland Offers To Host Putin-Biden Summit: President's Office

April 16, 2021

The statement said "no known Canadian entities have been exploited to date", but investigations are ongoing. In concert with the European Union, Britain, Australia and Canada, the Treasury also put sanctions on eight individuals associated with Moscow's occupation of Crimea, which Russian Federation annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

USA expels Russian diplomats imposes new round of sanctions

April 16, 2021

The US government said it would also bolster its efforts to "promote a framework of responsible state behaviour in cyber space" and cooperate with allies and partners. The executive order on "Blocking Property with Respect to Specified, Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation", was signed by Biden on Wednesday and will be made public on Thursday morning, US officials said.

Defense expert: Floyd died from heart trouble, not restraint

April 15, 2021

Furthermore, a number of medical experts have stated Mr Floyd died by a lack of oxygen caused by compression to the neck. Black's family cited similarities with Floyd's death in their lawsuit, in which they said Fowler and other Maryland officials "covered up and obscured police responsibility" for Black's death.

Biden proposes summit, raises Ukraine escalation in call with Putin

April 14, 2021

There is growing concern in the West about a surge of cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine , where Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces have been locked in a conflict since Moscow's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.

Australia shelves plans to buy J&J's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine

April 14, 2021

So far, more than 19 per cent of Canadians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while the Australian government says it has given shots to almost 1.18 million people, or 4.5 per cent of its population. Symptoms also include unusual skin bruising and pinpoint round spots beyond the site of injection. The government was in talks with the pharmaceutical giant, which had asked for initial approval for its vaccine from Australia's medicine regulator.

United States troops 'to leave Afghanistan by 11 September'

April 14, 2021

While al-Qaida is not now believed to pose an external threat to the USA, the official said, the country will reposition its counterterrorism assets in the region to monitor and disrupt any potential threats to the homeland. The threat assessment report published Tuesday by the director of national intelligence said the Taliban "is confident it can achieve military victory".

State reports more than 600 virus cases since Friday

April 13, 2021

A total of 101,216 people who tested positive have recovered. Presently, one of the active cases requires critical care at the Respiratory Hospital. The Virginia Department of Health's vaccine dashboard indicates that 1.8 million residents - or 21.3% of the state's population - have now received both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Lost, ‘golden era’ city unearthed in Egypt

April 11, 2021

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, which dealt a severe blow to Egypt's tourism industry, the country is seeking to bring back visitors, in particular by promoting its ancient heritage. A zigzag fence - an architectural design used toward the end of the 18th Dynasty - walled off the area, allowing only one access point that led to the residential areas and internal corridors.

Myanmar protesters defy crackdown as junta hunts celebrities

April 09, 2021

The junta's vice-chairman, Soe Win, was shown on state-run television meeting with military officers in Shan state to detail what he said were more cases of fraud. Overseas, diplomatic tussles emerged again on Wednesday. "We believe the United Kingdom government would not back those who are working for the military junta and we also would like to urge the United Kingdom government to send them back", ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn said through his spokesman who read out a statement in English.

Executive to hold emergency meeting — BELFAST STREET VIOLENCE

April 08, 2021

Police officers have been injured after several hours of rioting in west Belfast. The protocol includes control procedures for certain goods transited to Northern Ireland from other parts of the United Kingdom, which, according to loyalists, blurs the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as the latter remains a part of the EU.

Authorities: Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base

April 06, 2021

No further information was immediately available from police but a local ABC News reporter said that the suspect is "active duty US Navy". The alleged shooter then went to the nearby Fort Detrick Army base, about four miles (6 km) away, where was fatally shot by military personnel, Lando said.

International Monetary Fund maintains S. Korea’s 2021 economic growth outlook at 3

April 06, 2021

The IMF's projection for India in the current financial year is the upper end of a range that the World Bank's forecast recently. "Global prospects remain highly uncertain one year into the pandemic". In 2020, the inflation rate was 0.3% as forecast in October, while in 2022 consumer prices are expected to pick up to 1.2%. Global output, as a result, is set to increase by 6 percent this year before moderating to 4.4 percent in 2022, the International Monetary Fund outlook said.

Peel Public Health issues Section 22 Order to close all Peel schools

April 06, 2021

The closure also affects Dufferin-Peel District Catholic School Board, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, all private schools and all special education staff and students. Peel Public Health continues to work closely with our school board partners to prioritize the health and safety of staff and students. "This action is being taken in an effort to keep our communities safe and prevent further spread of COVID-19".

Rep. Matt Gaetz says he's 'absolutely not resigning'

April 06, 2021

In response to the report, Gaetz denied the allegations in an interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson . Gaetz's subsequent public remarks about the investigation have been limited to short statements from his office or posts on his Twitter account.

ER doc theorized that lack of oxygen stopped Floyd’s heart

April 05, 2021

Mr Chauvin, 45, has denied multiple charges of murder and manslaughter. He has pleaded not guilty, arguing that he did only what he was trained to do in his 19 years as a police officer. Arradondo, who in 2017 became the first black person to lead the city's police force, fired Chauvin and three other officers who were involved the day after Floyd's death, which led to global protests against police brutality.

Florida Works to Avoid 'Catastrophic' Pond Collapse

April 05, 2021

PHOTO: Rep. Will Robinson speaks during a press conference regarding a possible leak near the old Piney Point phosphate plant site in Palmetto, Fla., April 2, 2021. The water being discharged is mostly seawater from the Port Manatee dredge project, process water and storm water, officials said. "Evacuate area NOW.

Florida governor declares state of emergency amid fears of reservoir collapse

April 05, 2021

The Florida governor said the state has been pumping approximately 33 million gallons per day into Tampa Bay since Thursday to decrease stress on the leaking containment walls to avoid a breach and flood. "We are closely monitoring the ongoing situation and are in close communication with Governor DeSantis' office, as well as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ", she said in an email.

Last Of Stranded Ships On Suez Canal To Pass Through On Saturday

April 05, 2021

But online rumors and fake news headlines spread that she was behind the maritime disaster, which held up the major shipping route for almost a week before the Ever Given was freed. Worldwide supply chains were thrown into disarray when the 400-metre-long Ever Given ran aground in the canal on March 23, with specialist rescue teams taking nearly a week to free it after extensive dredging and repeated tugging operations.

COVID-19 vaccine: Over 70 million doses administered in India

April 05, 2021

Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is about 91 per cent effective at preventing the disease, citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months. U.S. top infectious diseases doctor Anthony Fauci told Reuters on Thursday that the country may not need AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine even if it wins United States regulatory approval.

Florida works to avoid "catastrophic" pond collapse

April 05, 2021

Residents within a 1-mile radius of the plant were ordered to evacuate, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday in Manatee County as well as neighboring Hillsborough and Pinellas counties over the threat. "Evacuate area NOW. Collapse of Piney Point stack imminent!" "We're talking about the potential of about [480] million gallons, within a matter of seconds and minutes, leaving that retention pool and going around the surrounding area", Scott Hopes , the ...

Jordan Accuses Prince Hamzah of Undermining Country’s Security

April 05, 2021

The pair were detained for "security reasons", Petra said, quoting a security source. Events could affect Jordan's image as an island of stability in the troubled Middle East. He has cultivated close relations with USA and other Western leaders over the years, and Jordan was a key ally in the war against the Islamic State group.

Deadly train derailment in Taiwan kills 51

April 04, 2021

Officials said they think he may have failed to properly engage the parking brake. A rescue worker guides others as they remove a part of the derailed train. Rescuers moving body bags of victims on a train which derailed in a tunnel north of Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, on April 2, 2021. "Suddenly I felt like I had a violent impact and fell to the ground", one woman told the television network.

Uttarakhand Announces Covid Vaccination For Journalists Of All Ages

April 04, 2021

But, "various inputs have been received from different sources that in some of the Covid-19 vaccination centres (CVCs), some ineligible beneficiaries are being registered as HCWs [healthcare workers] and FLWs [frontline workers] and are getting vaccinated in complete violation of the prescribed guidelines", he said.

Jordan arrests ex-palace aide, others for ‘security’ reasons

April 04, 2021

In a videotaped statement leaked to the British Broadcasting Corp., Prince Hamzah bin Hussein said he was visited early Saturday by the country's military chief and told "I was not allowed to go out, to communicate with people or to meet with them".

UK AstraZeneca recipients die of clots; regulator: Benefits outweigh risks

April 04, 2021

Health minister Hugo de Jonge has said every adult in the country who wants to be vaccinated will have had at least one dose by the beginning of July. Spain had restricted the vaccine for under-65s, but it reversed its decision, extending the roll-out to those over 65, on Tuesday. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission (EC) has blamed pharmaceutical firms - primarily AstraZeneca - for not delivering the promised doses to the continent.

Officer killed in attack near US Capitol

April 04, 2021

President Joe Biden issued a statement expressing condolences over the death of the police officer. "I just ask that the public continue to keep U.S. In Instagram stories, some posted just hours before the attack, Green blamed the U.S. government for his issues and wrote he believed federal law enforcement agencies were trying to conduct mind-control experiments on him, according to CNN.

Fully vaccinated people can gather unmasked and indoors for Easter, CDC says

April 03, 2021

It says travel is okay if you have been fully vaccinated and you continue to follow public health guidance when on a train, plane or bus. Domestic travel in the U.S.is getting a green light from the Centre for Disease Control. The administration is not lifting restrictions that bar most-non USA citizens from the United States who have recently been in China, Brazil, South Africa and most of Europe.

Russian Federation warns new Donbas conflict could 'destroy' Ukraine, NATO rebukes Moscow

April 03, 2021

He condemned recent escalations of Russian aggressive and provocative actions in eastern Ukraine and offered condolences to Minister Taran on the deaths of four Ukrainian soldiers on March 26. Since 2014, Russia's annexation of Crimea not only triggered a deadly conflict with Ukraine, but also strained the Kremlin's ties with Western nations .

Ryan asks lawmakers to be 'adults' about Capitol fence after attack

April 03, 2021

The suspect drove a vehicle into the officers, got out of the auto and lunged at them, with a knife in his hand, Yogananda Pittman , acting chief of the United States Capitol Police, told a news conference. © J. Scott Applewhite Police officers gather near a auto that crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington on Friday. But Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee indicated that a terror link was not suspected at this stage.

CDC Issues Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People

April 03, 2021

Rochelle Walensky said during a White House Covid-19 Response team briefing Friday. Fully vaccinated people are free to travel domestically and overseas with little precautions except wearing a mask in public, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday .

Fully vaccinated Americans can resume travel, updated CDC guidance states

April 03, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that fully vaccinated people can resume traveling at a low risk to themselves, according to a report from the New York Times . It's still recommended, however, that individuals who are not fully vaccinated have their Easter dinner and egg hunts with only the people in their household or outdoors while 6 feet apart to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the CDC said.

Officers hurt near US Capitol after being rammed by vehicle

April 03, 2021

Capitol police officials said the driver rammed their vehicle into a barricade along Constitution Avenue. Video posted on social media by reporters at the Capitol appeared to show the auto crashed into a barrier outside the building. Law enforcement is working to understand the motive behind this incident. The officials could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.

United States sees common interest with China on Iran

April 02, 2021

On the same day, an anonymous source allegedly familiar with the negotiating process, told Iran's PressTV that Tehran had stressed in a virtual meeting with other JCPOA signatories that it will not return to nuclear accord compliance unless the USA lifts all sanctions.

Girlfriend Shares Personal Stories On Witness Stand — George Floyd Case

April 02, 2021

Prosecutors put Ross on the stand as part of an effort to humanize Floyd in front of the jury and portray him as more than a crime statistic, and also explain his drug use. In the months that followed, Ross said, she and Floyd spent a lot of time together during the coronavirus quarantine, and Floyd was clean during that time.

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