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Videos show Israeli airstrikes leveling multiple Gaza apartment buildings amid escalating violence

May 13, 2021

Israel carried out an intense barrage of airstrikes just after sunrise, striking dozens of targets in several minutes that set off bone-rattling explosions across Gaza. Israel on Thursday pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 11 senior Hamas military figures and toppling a pair of high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities in a series of airstrikes.

Get a COVID-19 vaccine, win $1 million in this state

May 13, 2021

What you have done has really worked! "In fact, based upon the experiences of other states, we expect that many stores and businesses may require social distancing and may require masking", he said. Anyone under 17 can register each week during the five-week lottery. During a rare Wednesday evening statewide address, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state will be lifting COVID-19 health orders and that it would be offering scholarships and $1 million cash prizes to incentivize ...

School shooting in Russian Federation kills 7 students

May 11, 2021

One suspected shooter - believed to be a teenager - has been detained , state news agency RIA Novosti reported , citing a law enforcement source. Videos posted on social media appeared to show people jumping out of windows to apparently escape the shooting.

George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin asks for new trial

May 05, 2021

Mitchell asserted that the event was not a rally for Floyd's death or against police brutality. Derek Chauvin as the verdict was being read last month. "You're not going to confession", he said of the duty of prospective jurors during voir dire. Speaking to the Star Tribute, Mitchell insisted he had been honest throughout the process, and said the march was "100 per cent not" for Floyd specifically.

Australia receives backlash for harsh travel ban against India

May 04, 2021

Rather than fly to India , the grieving daughter watched the cremation of her parents on videos relatives had sent to her. "The risk assessment that informed the decision was based on the proportion of overseas travellers in quarantine in Australia who have acquired a Covid-19 infection in India".

Denmark Bars Johnson & Johnson Vaccine From Covid Vaccination Programme

May 04, 2021

Health Canada said that a drug substance, an active ingredient that undergoes further processing before becoming the final product, produced at the Emergent site was used in the manufacturing of the initial JNJ vaccines received on April 28 and intended for use in Canada.

Romney Wins Censure Vote but Gets an Earful

May 04, 2021

The junior senator was also booed when he appeared in an introductory video Saturday, according to Utah reporter Ben Winslow, of a local Fox affiliate. Meanwhile, speculation is growing that the Republican Party will seek to oust Wyoming Congressmember Liz Cheney from her leadership role. But delegates rejected a motion to censure Mr Romney for his votes at Mr Trump's impeachment trials.

WNY COVID-19 numbers highest in the state

May 03, 2021

Andrew Cuomo said. The statewide positivity rate of COVID was 1.95 percent as of May 2, with 15,734,364 total doses of the vaccine administered as of Sunday. Social distancing, masks, and other applicable health protocols will still apply, including the requirement of attendee proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test result.

Quarter of UK's adult population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19

April 28, 2021

During this phase, vaccine manufacturers will supply 50 per cent of their monthly released doses to the Central government and they will be free to supply the remaining 50 per cent doses to States as well as in the open market. Amidst a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in India, the central government is opening up vaccination for all adults in the country from 1st May as part of the third phase of the vaccination drive.

Biden expected to announce new CDC mask guidance Tuesday

April 27, 2021

Clinical trials for the three vaccines authorized in the USA - made by Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson - did not measure whether vaccinated people could still spread the virus, only whether they were protected against getting sick from it.

AstraZeneca vaccine benefits increase with age: European Union drug watchdog

April 24, 2021

Ontario is reporting its first case of a rare blood clot in a person who received the Oxford-AstraZenenca COVID-19 vaccine. "Additional details will not be publicly released to protect the patient's privacy". Ontario expanded use of the shot to those 40 years of age and older earlier this week and has seen its daily vaccination numbers leap ahead since doing so.

What You Need to Know About Derek Chauvin's Sentence

April 21, 2021

Jurors in Hennepin County District Court found the 45-year-old Chauvin guilty on all counts - second-degree unintentional murder , third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The eyes of the U.S. - and the wider world - have been fixed on a courthouse in Minnesota, following the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Trudeau trying to book appointment to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

April 21, 2021

There are now a record 2,202 people battling COVID-19 in hospitals across Ontario. "I know there are continuing to be restrictions and concerns, but as we get closer to June, hopefully it'll become clear that I will be able to attend in person", Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday.

Upcoming shipments of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine delayed

April 21, 2021

The NDP says they will refuse to cooperate with Premier Doug Ford's plan to shut down the legislature by Wednesday. "We need ICU physicians, general internal medicine physicians, and nurses that can work in the ICU and emergency department", says Dr.

Northern Health Region adds 43 new cases, COVID-19 flight exposure

April 20, 2021

Meanwhile, at the end of this week, BC Ferries will stop accepting bookings for recreational vehicles like campers and trailers. Other regulations reportedly being developed will restrict travel within British Columbia as well, keeping residents within their own health regions with Horgan saying there will be fines for residents travelling outside of their area without a "legitimate reason".

Kovit: Planning travel restrictions, the long weekend of May BC

April 20, 2021

This includes the current restrictions on restaurants, pubs, bars and indoor group fitness activities. Horgan says we have to take serious measures in order to get to the May long weekend and salvage our summer. Signs discouraging travel will be posted at the border between Alberta and British Columbia. The province says there are no checkpoints planned at this point.

Ontario adds 4,447 new COVID-19 cases

April 20, 2021

No official announcement has come from the province at this time. Leblanc told The Canadian Press in an interview that the federal government made a decision to take a "leadership role" after Ontario reached out to other provinces and territories for assistance.

Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight

April 19, 2021

If everything goes as NASA hopes, Ingenuity's fifth and final flight will carry the helicopter over 980 feet (300 meters) of Martian ground. "The moment our team has been waiting for is nearly here", Ingenuity project manager MiMi Aung said at a recent briefing at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) near Los Angeles.

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian Embassy staff over 2014 blast

April 18, 2021

Police added that the men are known to be carrying various passports, including Russian passports with Petrov and Boshirov's names. The Czech Republic said on Sunday it had informed North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and European Union allies about suspected Russian involvement in a 2014 ammunition depot explosion and the matter would be addressed at an EU foreign ministers' meeting on Monday.

Chauvin skips testifying as trial in Floyd death nears end

April 16, 2021

Chauvin, 45, is on trial for the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd , who died during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. The question of whether Mr Chauvin would testify was the subject of weeks of speculation, with legal analysts split over whether his testimony would help or hinder his case.

Police officer who shot Daunte Wright arrested

April 16, 2021

Potter and police chief Tim Gannon both resigned on Tuesday, a day after the city council voted to sack the city manager, who controls the police force. The defence rested Thursday, and closing arguments are expected Monday. Police tried to arrest Wright after realizing he was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

The latest on the police shooting of Daunte Wright

April 13, 2021

Fresh protests broke out Monday night in Minneapolis despite a curfew implemented after a police officer fatally shot a young black man when she appeared to confuse her handgun with her taser, fueling tensions in a United States city already on edge because of the George Floyd murder trial.

United Kingdom opens probe into former PM Cameron’s lobbying

April 13, 2021

Mr Cameron began working as an adviser to Greensill Capital in August 2018, two years after he stepped down as prime minister. The Financial Times and Sunday Times newspapers have reported that Cameron contacted ministers directly to lobby on behalf of Greensill Capital, including sending text messages to finance minister Rishi Sunak and arranging a private drink between Greensill and Health Secretary Matt Hancock .

MI should shut down again to combat Covid surge, CDC chief says

April 13, 2021

Dr. Rochelle Walensky made the statement after being asked about some public health experts' calls to send additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the state, for which the governor has been advocating. "That's precisely why we're really encouraging them to think about surging vaccines into the state of MI". Media outlets have reported Biden officials saying MI is not making full use of vaccine supplies.

"Accident" At Iran Nuclear Facility A Day After New Deal Breach

April 11, 2021

A senior US State Department official said late on Friday that, after the first round of indirect talks this week, "question marks" persist over Iran's willingness to do what it takes to reimplement the accord. He also said the United States must lift all sanctions imposed under Trump, not only those related to the nuclear deal. But the Americans want a gradual and synchronised return into mutual compliance.

New Zealand bans travellers from India as COVID-19 cases increase

April 09, 2021

Emirates will temporarily restrict uplifting any passengers from India who planned to return to New Zealand from tomorrow morning. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a temporary suspension of travel from India to New Zealand. New Zealand has not reported any community transmission locally for about 40 days. India on Tuesday recorded over 1.15 lakh cases while 630 new fatalities were reported from across the country in a day.

Biden moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19, official says

April 06, 2021

Less than a month after directing states to expand eligibility to all adults by May 1, Biden is expected to change that deadline to April 19. Biden is "confirming for the public that everyone is eligible around the country", White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday.

Officer Killed In Capitol Attack Was HS Athlete From New England

April 04, 2021

One U.S Capitol Police officer died and another was injured Friday when a driver slammed a auto into a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol . Berkshire County native William "Billy" Evans, who grew up in North Adams and neighboring Clarksburg, graduated from Western New England University.

CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel again

April 03, 2021

These new recommendations from the CDC come at a time when travel has recovered strongly in the United States, encouraged in particular by the Easter holidays and spring break. "We are continuing to evaluate the evidence", the spokesperson added. - Fully vaccinated people do not need to self-quarantine after returning to the United States, unless required by a state or local jurisdiction.

Netherlands temporarily halts AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for under-60s

April 03, 2021

On Tuesday, an independent vaccine expert panel in Germany said AstraZeneca shots should not routinely be given to people under 60 because of a rise in reported cases of unusual blood clots in the days after vaccination. Speaking to Reuters, the government's chief medical adviser said U.S. authorities had secured enough coronavirus inoculations to immunise the entire population and possibly administer booster shots in the autumn.

Suez Ship Makes It into Microsoft Flight Simulator

April 01, 2021

Rabie, meanwhile, added that he doubted if there will be a need for legal proceedings as Egypt has a "long relationship" with the ship owner. The 400-metre-long Ever Given , which was on its way from China to the port city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, veered off course and ran aground diagonally while it was passing through the worldwide trade route on Tuesday morning of last week.

RTÉ Beijing correspondent flees China with husband after ‘pressure and threats’

April 01, 2021

Beijing - which maintains that the camps are vocational training centers that help to deradicalize citizens - has accused the broadcaster of going on "a spree to spread explicit falsehoods about China's policy" in the region. "But in recent months they have intensified, the BBC has faced a full-on propaganda attack not just aimed at the organisation itself but at me personally, across multiple Communist-party controlled platforms".

BC's cases surpass 100K since start of pandemic

April 01, 2021

There have been 10 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Saline County since our last update on March 26, which brings the total number of positive cases for Saline County to 6,061. Over 100 people in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated against the disease, officials said.

Ted Cruz Blames Biden for 'Manmade Humanitarian Disaster' at US Southern Border

April 01, 2021

Louie Gohmert, R-Texas. The number of immigrant families apprehended by USA agents along the southern border almost tripled in February from a month earlier to about 19,000 people. "The border is wide open ... it's not secure". "At best, at best!" "As the Biden border crisis continues to worsen by the day, President Biden and his Administration refuse to accept responsibility for the growing humanitarian and security crisis", Reps.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz under federal investigation, New York Times reports

March 31, 2021

Investigators are examining whether Mr. Gaetz violated federal sex trafficking laws , the people said . See more stories on Insider's business page . That means the "people" weren't there but heard about it from someone else and now Gaetz has shed some light on who that might be. This isn't the first time Gaetz has been accused of sexual misconduct.

Australian Government reshuffle as Scott Morrison moves Porter and Reynolds

March 30, 2021

A third woman later said he took a photo of her from behind while she was bending down. Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds have been replaced in a cabinet reshuffle as Prime Minister Scott Morrison attempts to limit the political damage caused by a series of scandals.

World Health Organization chief says all Covid origins hypotheses 'need further study'

March 30, 2021

The report's release has been repeatedly delayed , raising questions about whether the Chinese side was trying to skew the conclusions to prevent blame for the pandemic falling on China . Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent CNN interview. The discovery of other cases before the Huanan market outbreak suggests it may have started elsewhere.

The police officer charged with the death of George Floyd

March 29, 2021

A struggle ended with Mr Floyd face down on the pavement. Sharpton said they will do it "to show the world how long it took for Chauvin to have his knee on that neck". Paul and elsewhere, but reignited the nation's debate over policing and race relations. Prosecutors have not said when they will play the video , but legal experts expect it to be early in the trial - maybe even in the prosecution's opening statement - as they seek to remind jurors of what is at the heart of their case.

Johnson Decries 'Disgraceful' Attacks on Police During 3rd Bristol Protest

March 28, 2021

Posting on Facebook , he said: "The question those engaging in the action should be asking is: is what I am doing advancing the cause I claim to be campaigning for?" "Despite repeated warnings to disperse, it's clear these thugs were only intent on causing trouble".

Fresh bid to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship gets under way

March 27, 2021

How is the Panama Canal different? What is the Suez Canal? The blockage of Egypt's Suez canal by a giant container ship is causing a "traffic jam" in the Red Sea, according to a merchant seaman on a nearby ship. A team from Boskalis, a Dutch firm specialized in salvaging, started working with the canal authority Thursday. The MV Ever Given has been wedged diagonally across the span of the Suez canal since Tuesday.

Industry dismisses Johnson's 'vaccine passports' for pubs idea as 'repressive' and 'unworkable'

March 27, 2021

But instantly there was a furious reaction from Tory lockdown rebels, led by Steve Baker, deputy chairman of the COVID Recovery Group. The Prime Minister echoed the thoughts of the nation as he admitted a trip to the hairdressers was overdue - with salons and barbers forced to close during England's current coronavirus lockdown .

Alex Salmond launches new pro-independence Alba Party

March 27, 2021

Mr Salmond said: "Over the next six weeks we will promote new ideas about taking Scotland forward, giving primacy to economic recovery from the pandemic and the achievement of independence for our country". Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond speaks to the media outside the Court Of Session, in Edinburgh, on January 8, 2019. Salmond's electoral bid comes after weeks of intense political tumult over his incendiary attacks on his former friend and protegee Sturgeon, as a bitter row ...

One more case of COVID-19 diagnosed in Queensland

March 27, 2021

An AFLW match between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions is meant to take place at Cranbourne's Casey Fields, in Melbourne's south-east, with Lions players now being retested for COVID-19. Snap lockdowns, social distancing rules and speedy contact tracing systems have helped Australia to contain fresh clusters. Health authorities in NSW, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania have advised anyone who visited the Queensland exposure sites against entering the states.

European Union leaders confirm vaccine export control

March 26, 2021

Macron himself has been criticised at home for a faltering rollout , slowed by bureaucracy and public mistrust of vaccines. The EU is coping with a third wave of Covid-19. Afterwards, vaccine supplier AstraZeneca was warned it must deliver the number of doses contracted to the European Union before it can export doses out of the bloc, according to The Irish Times .

Georgia bans giving water to voters in line under sweeping restrictions

March 26, 2021

Democratic Sen. Erika Geiss of Taylor called it "an unconscionable resurrection of Jim Crow created to keep Black and brown Americans from fully participating in the democratic process". "We have heard testimony from county election officials. that more time is needed to fully understand the fiscal and logistical impacts the provisions in these bills would have", she said.

Coronavirus: Denmark prolongs suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine

March 26, 2021

Paul urged the people not to doubt the efficacy of the vaccines. Rare reports of blood clots after vaccination led some countries to suspend use of the vaccine earlier this month. AstraZeneca insisted that its COVID-19 vaccine provides strong protection even after counting additional illnesses in its USA study, as the drugmaker responded to concerns raised by American officials in an unusually public rebuke that threatened to further erode confidence in the shot.

Kenney to respond to Supreme Court ruling Canada's carbon tax is constitutional

March 25, 2021

The carbon tax, known legally as the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, was passed by the federal government in 2018. Premier Scott Moe released a statement following the decision , maintaining that he feels the federal carbon tax is bad for the environment and economy.

Next batch of stimulus payments ramps up paper checks and debit cards

March 25, 2021

Americans can check the status of their stimulus payment by going to the " Get My Payment " site on the IRS' website . The American Rescue Plan , passed by Congress earlier this month, includes $1,400 payments for individuals and dependents and $2,800 for married couples, subject to income limits.

Massive cargo ship wedged sideways in Suez Canal, blocking crucial trading route

March 24, 2021

Shipping monitors MarineTraffic recorded that the vessel had been in the same position since at least Tuesday afternoon. The Ever Given , which is operated by the Taiwanese firm Evergreen Marine and flagged in Panama, belongs to a modern class of massive cargo ships and can carry up to 220,000 tons of containers.

Sidney Powell Seeks to Toss Out Dominion Voting Defamation Suit

March 23, 2021

Powell, represented by three lawyers, argued that claims she made about Denver-based Dominion were protected by the right to free speech under the First Amendment of the U.S. In court documents, Powell's lawyers highlighted previous rulings that characterize political language as "often vituperative, abusive and inexact", and state that it is a "well recognized principle that political statements are inherently prone to exaggeration and hyperbole", Forbes reported .

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