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Lebanon’s army finds more ammonium nitrate near Beirut port

September 07, 2020

Some wept silently. Others held ropes tied as nooses - an indication of the grief and raw anger toward officials that persists in the country. They said they would continue while there was a small chance of finding a survivor, and had narrowed their search.

Pro-refugee and anti-immigration groups protest in Dover

September 07, 2020

A group of about 60 people shouting "freedom" has been moving along Dover seafront, with many wearing Union flag masks and carrying flags. Over 1,450 migrants arrived in the United Kingdom by small boats in August - believed to be the record for a single month - according to reports.

Indian, Chinese militaries hold Brigade Commander-level talks in eastern Ladakh

September 07, 2020

The news report also said that the cause and truth of current tension on the China-India border are very clear and the responsibility lies with the Indian side. Trump has offered to mediate between the two nuclear-armed nations in the past. US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he believes the Indian-American community would vote for him in the upcoming presidential elections.

Multiple stabbings in Birmingham city centre

September 07, 2020

West Midlands Police confirmed the man in the CCTV images is wanted on suspicion of murder. "At this stage we believe that the attacks were random and we have no indication of a motive". 'At this stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident'. "The emergency services have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents".

Harris Claims Russian Interference Could Cost Her the White House

September 07, 2020

Since then the deaths of a number of Black men while in police custody - including the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., and the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y. Holder in 2013, dozens of states passed laws that were created to suppress the black vote, to suppress students from voting, to suppress indigenous people from voting, so much so that, in North Carolina, a court of appeals said the law was passed with surgical precision to get in the way of black voters from voting.

Australian state of Victoria extends strict COVID-19 lockdowns

September 07, 2020

The plan, which Andrews revealed on Sunday, requires a staged exit from coronavirus restrictions that ends on November 23. "While there will be some easing of restrictions here in a week, based on what we know from today's announcement these measures will provide minimal, if any relief to key sectors of our business community who need help the most".

Capsized cattle ship search still on hold

September 07, 2020

Japan's coastguard said three vessels, five aircraft and two divers had been deployed in the ongoing search, which was taking place on Thursday in good weather after the typhoon completed its passage through the area. The cause of the distress was not immediately known, but the weather conditions were rough due to Typhoon Maysak . "Passing through Japan and approaching Korea, the typhoon could weaken to somewhere between "super strong" and "very strong", the KMA said".

Railways to start booking for 40 pairs of trains from September 10

September 07, 2020

Later Shramik special trains services started from 1 of May mainly for the workers who were stranded in other states due to lock down. Yadav said the Railways will be monitoring all the trains that are now in operation to determine which trains have long waiting list.

UK's Brexit negotiator: London is prepared for no-deal exit

September 07, 2020

He will say there needs to be an agreement by the European Council on 15 October if it is to be in force by the end of the year, so "there is no sense in thinking about timelines that go beyond that point". "If we can reach an agreement that regulates trade like Canada's, great". The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has described reports that the United Kingdom will attempt to override elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol through upcoming legislation as "a very unwise way to ...

Hong Kong police arrest about 290 protesters

September 07, 2020

Critics say her government anxious the opposition would gain seats if voting was held as scheduled. Thousands of police were stationed around the bustling Kowloon Peninsula on Sunday as marchers waved placards and chanted popular anti-government slogans such as, "liberate Hong Kong".

Protests erupt over Daniel Prude's death

September 07, 2020

Activists have marched nightly in the city of 210,000 on Lake Ontario since the police body camera footage of the encounter with Prude were released by his family on Wednesday. My office will immediately move to empanel a grand jury as part of our exhaustive investigation into this matter", the statement reads. Joe Prude, Daniel's brother, said in front of reporters.

Trump blasts media, Democrats over report he disparaged USA troops

September 07, 2020

But #MAGA gets it!" The White House fiercely rejected the article after it was first published Thursday. It alleges that Trump said: "We're not going to support that loser's funeral", and grew angry when flags were lowered to half-mast in McCain's honour.

Strict lockdown extended in Melbourne despite protests

September 07, 2020

But from September 13, the 8pm curfew will be extended to 9pm, and exercise will be extended from one hour a day to two. Outdoor exercise and recreation allowed. "Of course the Federal Government would like to see restrictions in Victoria lifted as soon as it is safe to do so, but at the end of the day these are decisions exclusively for the Victorian Government to determine and the roadmap released today is a Victorian Government plan".

Another 911 could happen if Trump loses, says Osama bin Laden’s niece

September 06, 2020

The surprising stance on behalf of a Bin Laden came as a shock to social media users, who pointed out the irony in the fact that while Trump's own niece, Mary Trump , has endorsed the democratic nominee Joe Biden , as she warned of her uncle whom she repeatedly described as "dangerous", "the US President was able to get the endorsement of the niece of the world's once most unsafe terrorist".

Pentagon Orders Stars and Stripes to Stop Publishing This Month

September 06, 2020

The Trump administration's 2021 budget cuts the $15.5 million in annual subsidies to the editorially independent newspaper to move elsewhere within the department's almost $700 billion budget. Developed by Army Col. Paul Haverstick, acting manager of the Pentagon's Defence Media Activity, " the memo says intends to shut the newspaper are expected on September 15 along with also the previous paper will be printed on September 30.

Security officer killed in "terrorist attack" in Tunisia: ministry

September 06, 2020

The attackers had first rammed the gendarmes with a vehicle at about 6:40 am (0540 GMT). British ambassador to Tunisia Louise de Sousa tweeted she was "appalled to hear of the attack on a National Guard patrol in #Sousse this morning". There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. An attack at the capital's Bardo museum in March killed 21 foreign tourists and a security guard.

Donald Trump Bans Racial Sensitivity Training Labeling It "Anti-American Propaganda"

September 06, 2020

The White House on Friday announced an order to stop taxpayer-funded "critical race theory" training sessions to government workers in various USA executive branch agencies. Again citing press reports , the text says that some of the training sessions "have further claimed that there is racism embedded in the belief that America is the land of opportunity or the belief that the most qualified person should receive a job".

Wildfire Balloons Overnight in California's Sierra National Forest

September 06, 2020

On top of that, 'this is in a river canyon, so in the afternoon you get up canyon winds, ' Tune said . The fast-spreading Creek Fire trapped campers at Mammoth Pool reservoir above Huntington Lake on Saturday and led to a dramatic night time airlift to evacuate over 200 people to Fresno, some with serious injuries.

Several boats sink at ‘Trump Boat Parade’ in Texas - sheriff

September 06, 2020

Authorities responded to numerous distress calls, KEYE-TV reported . What caused so many boats to experience danger also was not exactly clear. "The lake west of Austin is known for being hard to navigate at times, and large wakes could be seen during Saturday's boat parade".

Hurricane Center focused on 3 potential systems as TD Omar fades away

September 06, 2020

Tropical-storm winds extend outward up to 70 mils (110 Km) from the centre. They are all now areas of disorganized showers that could have the potential for development. "Another strong tropical wave is projected to emerge from the African Coast Thursday", Kottlowski said. In the western portion of the Atlantic, a tropical wave located over the central Caribbean Sea is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.

More than 250 arrested since Blake shooting in Wisconsin

September 06, 2020

Trump declared the violence "anti-American". He spoke to the owners of a century-old furniture store that had been destroyed and blasted the Democrats in charge of Kenosha and Wisconsin . Members of the National Guard secure a High School in Kenosha ahead of President Donald Trump's visit. But it was Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, who deployed the Guard to quell demonstrations in response to the Blake shooting, and he had pleaded with Trump to stay away for fear of ...

'F-- Mandela. He was no leader' said Trump, according to Michael Cohen

September 06, 2020

In addition to calling Trump both a "con man" and "a cheat" during emotional testimony before Congress a year ago, Cohen has since spoken out warning voters about the dangers of a second-term should Trump be re-elected in November. In the book, Cohen also claimed that Trump, who he refers to as a "racist", said Obama was only admitted to Columbia University and Harvard Law School because of "f*cking affirmative action".

COVID-19: Russian vaccine trial successful in human

September 06, 2020

Last month, Russian Federation became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. Developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute, it underwent clinical trials in June and July. The first formulation was a frozen one and the second one was a lyophilized one. "With this [publication], we answer all of the questions of the West that were diligently asked over the past three weeks, frankly with the clear goal of tarnishing the Russian vaccine", said Kirill ...

Election Voting To Begin As First Ballots Are Sent Out

September 06, 2020

In 2016, just one-quarter of the United States electorate cast votes through the mail . While ballots go out in two weeks in other battlegrounds like Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all eyes are on North Carolina as it leads off.

One dead, several injured after stabbings in Birmingham

September 06, 2020

Cara Curran, a club promoter, said she saw multiple people fighting in the street, though it was unclear whether that was connected to the stabbings . Several yellow police evidence markers could also be seen on the ground, some near to broken glass. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street told BBC Radio 4: "There have been a series of incidents in that Hurst Street area of the city, they look to be related but the motivation for them is not yet understood".

Harris wouldn't trust Trump on pre-election virus vaccine

September 06, 2020

In an interview with CNN - excerpts of which were released on Saturday - the Democratic vice-presidential nominee warned of the potential for political interference by the U.S. The White House did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. CNN reported Thursday that Trump has actually pressed administration health authorities to speed up the vaccine's advancement in an effort to persuade citizens of an upcoming end to the pandemic threatening his reelection.

Oil Tanker Fire Near Sri Lanka Coast "Under Control", Vessel Towed Away

September 06, 2020

SMIT International Singapore, appointed by New Shipping Limited the owners of vessel is also sending equipment and experts in crude oil disaster management to MT New Diamond to commence the salvage operation, the Sri Lanka Navy said. The fire broke out following an explosion in the engine room of the New Diamond on Thursday morning, and it has spread to the bridge of the ship, which was travelling from Kuwait to Paradip port in India carrying a cargo of 270,000 tonnes of crude and 1,700 tonnes ...

US 'Will Not be Cutting Funding' to Stars and Stripes

September 06, 2020

Earlier this week, more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper urging him to reconsider closing the newspaper, which provides print and online news to US troops around the world. The Stars and Stripes newspaper has long supported the troops. The Senate has not yet finalized a defense funding bill. They wrote there remained "a real possibility" Congress would continue to fund Stars and Stripes in 2021.

Extinction Rebellion blockade of United Kingdom newspaper printing plants 'completely unacceptable': Johnson

September 06, 2020

Readers of the Sun and the Times were told on Twitter that the protest action could mean delayed deliveries of papers to newsagents on the morning of Saturday 5 September. "Newspapers are already struggling - get out there & buy a paper to support the free press", he said. "They're upset", he told AFP. I will be requesting details of the attendees at previous meetings since I am aware that one of Extinction Rebellion's organisers, Roger Hallam, is based in Wales and is on the record as ...

Kudlow expects Trump administration to unveil aid for airlines in weeks

September 06, 2020

Trump has fumed this week over Wolkoff's about-face from eager friend and active member of her tightly held inner circle, to what Grisham has said on Trump's behalf is "revisionist history". But just a year later, Wolkoff was let go from her position at the White House after reports that her company profited excessively from working on the inauguration.

Major incident in Birmingham, UK centre after multiple stabbings, police say

September 06, 2020

In a statement police say it's too early to confirm how many people have been injured or what injuries have been suffered and the seriousness of them but say they're working together with emergency services to ensure everyone gets the care that they need.

Coronavirus: Scuffles at anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne

September 06, 2020

Two hours of daily exercise will be allowed, including social interactions such as a picnic at a park or reading a book at the beach. The country is waiting to hear how state premier Daniel Andrews plans to ease the lockdown, which has dragged on Australia's efforts to pull out of its first recession in almost 30 years while other states have largely reopened their economies.

Japan's Suga signals readiness to prod BOJ to ease more

September 06, 2020

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Tuesday that it would hold a slimmed-down election to pick a successor to Shinzo Abe, who is stepping down as both party chief and prime minister. If chosen as prime minister, Suga said he would push forward with "Abenomics", Abe's signature policy mix based on the three arrows of monetary easing by the Bank of Japan, fiscal stimulus through government spending and structural reforms.

Vietnam backs comprehensive peace process in Afghanistan

September 06, 2020

At least seven out of the 400 prisoners will reportedly remain in custody. Since March, the Afghan government had released some 5,000 Taliban prisoners and the Taliban had freed 1,000 Afghan soldiers or government staff. It was not immediately clear if those insurgents were among the prisoners freed since Monday. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai, the chief of the government-mandated negotiation team, said in a tweet that his group would "soon" start peace talks.

Trump urges Iran not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkari

September 06, 2020

Following interrogations, a confession was coerced from Afkari, and he was subsequently sentenced to death - Something later confirmed by a state-run news program. Afkari, 27, was handed a penalty of two death sentences - as well as 74 lashes with a whip - for his role in a peaceful protest against the Iran government's economic policies in 2018.

Southern California heat wave could break all-time records, raising fears of effects

September 06, 2020

On August 16, one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in human history occurred in Death Valley , California when the temperature reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, The intense heat and accompanying lightning storm sparked more than 900 wildfires in California, including the second and third largest fires in state history - and they are still burning, reports Gizmodo-Earther .

Taiwan refutes 'rumours' of shooting Chinese Su-35 fighter jet

September 06, 2020

Some reports claim that this was an action taken by the American and Taiwanese defense system. In the video, it can be clearly seen that the debris of an aircraft has fallen in a colony. Taiwan's Navy and Airforce are on the alert to deal with any type of aggression from China . This comes a day after the president of the Czech Senate, Milos Vystrcil, led a diplomatic delegation to Taiwan and met with President Tsai Ing-wen and other Taiwanese political leaders.

North Korea to punish officials for typhoon casualties

September 06, 2020

It had an atmospheric pressure of 925 hectopascals at its center, packing winds of up to 252 km per hour. The Korean Central News Agency said that Kim on Saturday visited South Hamgyong province, which was hit by Typhoon Maysak last week.

Fox News Confirms The Atlantic’s Report on Trump’s Soldier Comments

September 06, 2020

Jennifer Griffin , an American journalist, from a local media channel, Fox News , said two former administration officials had confirmed to her that Trump "did not want to drive to honor American war dead" at the Aisne-Marne cemetery outside Paris, and therefore missed the event .

Nigeria receives world's 1st COVID-19 vaccine from Russian Federation

September 06, 2020

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire stated that Nigeria has been participating in series of knowledge exchange and contacts with different research bodies and countries to find solutions to the COVID-19 challenge and has contacted the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria for right of access immediately the Russian COVID-19 Vaccine was announced.

Several Boats Sink During Trump Parade on Lake Travis - Sheriff's Office

September 06, 2020

Several boats sank Saturday during a Trump boat parade on Lake Travis in central Texas , according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Large wakes were visible during the parade, and the lake is known for being sometimes hard to navigate, the newspaper said .

Satellite Imagery Shows Storm Nana Forming Near Belize

September 06, 2020

Tropical depression Omar, meanwhile, is drifting aimlessly over the western Atlantic, clinging to life despite being located in a hostile environment with strong upper-level winds that are tearing apart some of its thunderstorms and preventing it from organizing further.

Trump Says Reporters Ask Biden Questions 'Meant for a Child'

September 06, 2020

John McCain "without hesitation or complaint", but a former senior Department of Homeland Security official tweeted Friday morning that "this is not true". "I'm confident I have better sources within this White House than @JeffreyGoldberg, and I expect that upon investigation his anonymously sourced story will live up to the quality we can expect from The Atlantic under his leadership", Domenech tweeted Thursday evening.

Dr. Fauci Warns Midwest Of Potential Labor Day Surge In Coronavirus Cases

September 06, 2020

The nation's top infectious disease expert cited many states that are at risk of rising cases such as North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, and IL. According to an analysis , U.S.'s average daily new cases are up by five percent in 22 states. "We need to take the time to evaluate the people who want to be in study to make sure they meet inclusion criteria", said Dr.

Attorney General Barr: Universal Mail-In Voting 'Playing With Fire'

September 05, 2020

Treasury approved in July, so that the institution is able to carry out a successful election by mail despite financial troubles. The attacks have continued even though research contradicts the idea of pervasive fraud in the vote-by-mail process and even though intelligence officials say they don't have information to suggest some of Barr's gravest concerns, like adversaries printing counterfeit ballots, are close to becoming reality.

U.S. officers suspended for death of Black man

September 05, 2020

Hours after the announcement, protesters demonstrated late into the night outside police headquarters in the city of 210,000, New York's third-largest. "OK, stop. I need it". Despite the fact that Prude was handcuffed and unarmed, the officers held him down for several minutes in the video . Mr Mazzaeo further defended the officers, saying they were in a hard position trying to help someone who appeared to have a mental illness, and they did not intend to harm Mr Prude.

Trump panned over reports he called United States war dead 'losers'

September 05, 2020

Analysts say the comments could prove damaging with the president needing support from military voters as he bids for re-election. The OMB awaits more detailed instruction to carry out Trump's direction, Vought said in the memo . "To think that I would make statements negative to our military and fallen heroes when nobody has done what I've done", for the United States armed forces, the Republican president said.

Melbourne Police Clash with Anti-Lockdown Protesters

September 05, 2020

In a statement earlier today, Victoria Police said "it is very clear that people can not leave their home to protest" under stage 4 restrictions. One officer suffered cuts to the head. "In fact, it is absolutely selfish for people to be out there protesting", Daniel Andrews told reporters this morning. News of the arrests did not reach the news conference but Mr Andrews sent a general message to those protesting.

Russian Federation publishes virus vaccine results, weeks after approval

September 05, 2020

Russia denounced criticism as an attempt to undermine Moscow's research, and a Russian investor claimed vindication when Britain's prestigious The Lancet published research that showed patients in early tests developed antibodies with " no serious adverse events ".

MS judge dismisses charges against man tried 6 times for slayings

September 05, 2020

Prosecutors in MS are dismissing the case against Curtis Flowers , a Black man who was tried six times in a murder case by a White prosecutor and spent 23 years in prison, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney general said Friday. Flowers had been out of prison on bail since December 2019 as the case was being appealed. The Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch took over the case after Evans recused himself in January amid criticisms that he was biased and wasting taxpayer money.

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