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Wales To Enter A Two-Week 'Fire Break' Lockdown On Friday

October 20, 2020

Mr Drakeford said the lockdown would be a "short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock, slow down the virus and give us more time". That means vehicle dealers will have to close their doors having reopened them on June 22. Announcing the new measures, Drakeford revealed that there will be a £300 million economic resilience fund to support businesses during the lockdown period.

Japan's Suga sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

October 20, 2020

Mr Phuc welcomed Japan's "active role in contributing to the regional and global peace and stability ", in response to Mr Suga's promise that his country will continue to contribute to regional peace and prosperity. It has been the choice of half of the 30 Japanese firms that have taken advantage of a 23.5 billion yen ($222 million) government program to diversify supply chains into Southeast Asia.

MI governor disturbed by Trump criticism and 'lock her up' chants

October 20, 2020

The crowd began chanting, " lock her up ", a theme they often used when Trump brought up former Sec. Okay? And get your schools open. Get your schools open. It is unsafe. We do not tolerate actions like he is giving comfort to. President Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Muskegon County Airport. So, I think people are frustrated, and, look, the president was at a rally.

Nagorno-Karabakh truce frays amid reports of new shelling

October 20, 2020

The leaders of Russia, France and the USA have appealed to both sides to observe a humanitarian truce agreement brokered in Moscow on October 10. Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but controlled by Armenia and populated mainly by ethnic Armenians.

Covid 19: Three new cases today in managed isolation

October 20, 2020

We are awaiting further results from other tests, including serology. Its sole director, Colin Mitten, declined comment, as did staff at the company. Wright's has offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. On Friday, he was tested again after developing symptoms. It was revealed on Sunday the port worker had tested positive for the disease. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield moved to allay public fears of another outbreak on Monday, saying the new case in the ...

Early release for murderer who used narwhal tusk to foil London attack

October 20, 2020

According to Sky News, Gallant has reportedly expressed remorse for the slaying of Barrie Jackson, who was beaten to death outside a pub. The Ministry of Justice said the Queen had employed the little used "Royal Prerogative of Mercy" which will see 10 months knocked off his sentence and mean he is eligible to go in front of parole board next June, which would be expected to rubber-stamp his freedom.

DOJ schedules first execution of female federal inmate in 6 decades

October 20, 2020

The last woman to be executed by the U.S. government was Bonnie Heady, who was put to death in a gas chamber in Missouri in 1953, after she was involved in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a 6-year-old boy in October of that year, according to the Death Penalty Information Centre .

USA election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

October 20, 2020

The US Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday they will mute the microphones of President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden when they are not answering questions during their final showdown, to avoid the interruptions that disrupted their last debate.

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to keep Jeffrey Epstein testimony secret

October 20, 2020

Epstein, a registered sex offender, killed himself at age 66 in August 2019 at a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Ghislaine Maxwell , pictured in 2013, was charged by federal prosecutors in early July for allegedly helping recruit , groom and ultimately sexually abuse minors.

Romney targets Trump after his refusal to denounce conspiracy theory

October 20, 2020

A combative Mr Trump , sparring with moderator Savannah Guthrie on NBC, refused to condemn the weird conspiracy theory QAnon , reiterated his unsubstantiated assertion the 2020 election is rife with fraud, and questioned whether masks can help combat the spread of Covid-19.

Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign, including 2018 Winter Olympics

October 20, 2020

The worldwide body faced a scandal after whistleblowers revealed that a report blaming chemical attacks in Syria on the country's government omitted details that did not fall in line with the narrative pushed by the U.S. The alleged hackers are officers of the GRU , a military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Justice Department said.

Morales Party Claims Victory in Bolivia's Presidential Vote

October 20, 2020

Following the results, de facto "president" Jeanine Añez , as well as Mesa and the Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretary Luis Almagro , all recognised Arce's victory. "I felt that I was not alone", he said. "Hopefully it will be calm because we don't want to go through what happened previous year". Arce was credited as the architect of the country's economic miracle under Morales, who became the country's first indigenous president in 2006.

Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off coast of Alaska

October 20, 2020

A 7.5. magnitude natural disaster striking off the Alaska peninsula has prompted a tsunami warning . Stay tuned to The Weather Network as more information comes in. The quake was registered some 55 miles (90km) south of Sand Point, Alaska on Monday, at a depth of almost 25 miles (40km). "It was a pretty good shaker here", said David Adams, co-manager of Marine View Bed and Breakfast in Sand Point.

Trump slams Republican critic who warned of November 'bloodbath'

October 20, 2020

Cornyn pointed to former Senator Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) who decided not to run for re-election in 2018 after public disagreements with the president over issues such as a border wall between the USA and Mexico led him to become a frequent subject of Trump's tweets .

Thai PM recalls parliament as protesters step up pressure

October 20, 2020

Prayuth told reporters the state of emergency will remain only in Bangkok for now. "We are just asking people not to do wrong and destroy the government and people's property", he said. On Monday protesters used secure messaging platforms to organise gatherings across Bangkok, seemingly keeping a step ahead of authorities trying to block access to rally points.

New Yorker suspends Jeffrey Toobin for exposing self on Zoom

October 20, 2020

It is also not clear how many staffers were on the video call at the time. " Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended while we investigate the matter", a spokesperson for the New Yorker confirmed to Fox News. When the woman said she would not be having an abortion, Toobin reportedly told her she was going to regret it and that she should not expect any support from him.

Biden tops Trump for town hall television ratings

October 19, 2020

His team was talking all kinds of trash in the run-up to Thursday's event, including his campaign's senior advisor Jason Miller , who said, "We're gonna have a much bigger audience than Joe". Adding insult to injury, Biden's town hall beat Trump and his #noddinglady in YouTube views as well. But The Post's exposé didn't come up once during the Democratic presidential candidate's 90-minute ABC News town hall Thursday night.

Paramount Studios: Suspect barricaded on studio lot, police say

October 19, 2020

Bryan Gudiel Barrios, 36, remained hospitalized Monday morning with what police said were self-inflicted knife wounds. Fullerton police then called for backup from the LAPD, and when officers arrived, they fired a 40mm "less-lethal" round at Barrios, according to LAPD Det.

Dr. Fauci was 'absolutely not' surprised that Trump got COVID-19

October 19, 2020

At least 11 people who attended the event have since tested positive for the coronavirus . Fauci said during an interview on CBS' " 60 Minutes " that was aired on Sunday, "I was anxious that he was going to get sick when I saw him in a completely precarious situation of crowded - no separation between people, and nearly nobody wearing a mask".

Diplomats from China and Taiwan clashed in Fiji

October 19, 2020

Tseng asserted that China was guilty of "brutal and irrational actions to damage peace and rationality" and that tensions between the two countries have "never been so serious". In a briefing on Monday, China's foreign ministry revealed its officials were aware of details from inside the function, including a cake emblazoned with Taiwan's flag.

Thousands protest Trump's Supreme Court pick at Women's March

October 19, 2020

When pressed whether he would consider adding justices to the Supreme Court following a victory by Mr. Biden, Mr. Coons answered "yes". On the website of the women's march, which dates back to the large participation in the 2017 marches, it says: "We must bring the same strength and determination to October 17th to end Trump's presidency as it began - with massive, resistance led by women".

Supreme Court to hear case over congressional seat count

October 19, 2020

By statute, the president sends Congress a report in early January with the population of each state and their entitled number of representatives. In September, a lower federal court in Manhattan declared the Trump warrant an illegal override of the president's limited authority, as mandated by Congress, over the census.

Brexit: Door 'still ajar' for European Union trade talks, says Gove

October 19, 2020

The Internal Market Bill has been approved by the House of Commons but faces strong opposition in Parliament's upper chamber, the House of Lords, where the governing Conservative Party does not have a majority. The two sides have been trying to strike a deal on trade and other relations before then, but months of talks have been stalled on the issue of fishing and rules to ensure fair competition.

Chinese Soldier Held In Ladakh, May Have Entered Inadvertently

October 19, 2020

The Army said the PLA soldier will be returned after completion of all the formalities. "The issue should not cause new tensions in the border area". The capture comes amid continuous talks of disengagement and de-escalation after a more than six-month-long standoff between India and China.

Turkey Raises Size Estimate of Giant Black Sea Gas Find

October 19, 2020

Turkey hopes the discovery can help ease its dependence on energy supplies from other countries, notably Russian Federation, which comes at a high cost at a time when the local currency is weakening and the economy is more fragile because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter removes tweet from Trump coronavirus adviser that undermined importance of masks

October 19, 2020

Heneghan said of face coverings. The tweet outraged a Twitter policy that prevents sharing false or misleading misinformation about Covid-19 that could lead to harm, a company spokesperson said. Trump, who was hospitalized with the disease for three nights in early October, has been criss-crossing the country in a surge of 11th-hour campaigning as he lags in many public opinion polls.

US House speaker sets 48-hour deadline to approve relief package

October 19, 2020

The U.S. Senate's scheduled vote for a coronavirus stimulus bill is a "stunt" by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Democrats in mid-September blocked similar legislation. "Instead of recognizing the need for a strategic plan, they have changed words including "shall" to "may, ' "requirement" to 'recommendation, ' and 'strategic plan" to 'strategy'".

California GOP leaders refuse to remove unauthorized ballot boxes

October 19, 2020

The California Secretary of State Alex Padilla now is investigating the matter and suggested that these boxes may indeed be illegal. Padilla warned state GOP authorities could face both civil and criminal charges that can carry felony charges of approximately four years in prison if they did not comply.

Simon Harris says new nationwide restrictions will be brought in tomorrow

October 19, 2020

The tougher measures are due to be approved by the Government on Monday. Ireland will introduce "crucial" nationwide COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, but will not stop reintroducing the type of lockdown that was imposed earlier this year, College Secretary Simon Harris said on Sunday.

Five New Zealanders enter South Australia from interstate

October 19, 2020

All of the travellers are now in hotel quarantine, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall told reporters at a press conference today. There was widespread confusion on Sunday as Premier Daniel Andrews revealed previous estimates of 17 New Zealanders arriving in Victoria had jumped to 55 as state and federal leaders accused each other of responsibility for the bungle.

Top China Editor Says 'Common Sense' for U.S. to Fear Detentions

October 19, 2020

At the time of her arrest, Beijing warned the United States that it would detain an American in China if Tang were not allowed to return to China, the Wall Street Journal reported. -connected researchers from the US, the Journal reported in August. China's Foreign Ministry responded at the time by stating that their diplomats "have never engaged in activities incompatible with their status".

Ben Sasse warns of blue tsunami, rips Trump as TV-obsessed, narcissistic

October 19, 2020

He is who he is. "Why do you have to criticize him so much?" 'What I tried to do is not get into public confrontations and fights with him because, as I've observed, those usually don't end too well'. Cornyn's comments come just days after Nebraska Sen. Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse tore into President Trump on Wednesday over his support of human rights abuses and racists, accusing Trump of personally profiting from the presidency.

Italy implements new COVID-19 restrictions

October 19, 2020

Local conferences and festivals are suspended under the new restrictions and amateur contact sports have been suspended. Lombardy, home to the original outbreak of the virus in Italy , is facing a "critical situation" with more patients in intensive care units.

Biden Holds 12-Point Lead Over Trump in New Post/ABC Poll

October 19, 2020

The memo comes 10 days after Trump first experienced symptoms of his COVID-19 diagnosis and as the president readies to return to the campaign trail . Trump declared as he stepped out to a White House balcony - tugging off his mask to address the crowd below, majority masked under their red "Make America Great Again" hats, but with little social distancing.

PLO official in Israeli hospital after Covid-19 condition worsens

October 19, 2020

Erekat, 65, was evacuated from his home in Jericho in the West Bank to the Hadassah Medical Center campus in West Jerusalem's Ein Kerem neighborhood after his condition worsened on Sunday, the PLO Negotiations Affairs Department said. - Saeb Erekat, one of the most prominent Palestinian leaders on the world stage, has been rushed to hospital on October 18 according to local news channels.

Coronavirus: 'Wales to enter 17-day circuit break lockdown', leaked letter reveals

October 19, 2020

Wales set for a two "circuit break" or "fire break" national lockdown from 6pm Friday. "There are no easy options to bring the virus back under control". Mr Drakeford told a Welsh Government press conference in Cardiff that the "firebreak" was necessary to reduce the spread of coronavirus and prevent the NHS from becoming overwhelmed.

Gov. Cuomo unveils NY coronavirus vaccine plan, prioritization phases

October 19, 2020

Cuomo laid out the state's planned vaccine matrix during a coronavirus briefing he held Sunday at his Manhattan office . Cuomo on Sunday said figuring out how to distribute the vaccine will be the state's greatest operational challenge of the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19 | Andhra Pradesh reports fewer than 4,000 new cases

October 19, 2020

Otherwise we will see a sharp rise in infections. Given our lack of preparedness back then, the healthcare system would have been overwhelmed, leading to many additional deaths. Cumulatively, the city has reported 3,07,540 infections, 3,525 deaths, 2,39,579 discharges including 3,845 on Sunday and 64,435 active cases comprising 365 in ICU.

Coronavirus Victoria: Cases below five for fourth consecutive day

October 19, 2020

But the Victorian government has said it did not expect to receive global travellers as a result of New South Wales making a travel bubble arrangement with New Zealand. Within days of the scheme operating, travellers have wrongly travelled to Western Australia, Victoria , Tasmania and now South Australia. Andrews said they had managed to locate 23 of those people at 16 addresses, after receiving the list 12 hours after they arrived.

Pelosi Sets Monday Deadline If Trump Wants Pre-Election Stimulus

October 19, 2020

She said that the administration changed terms like "requirements" to "recommendations", and "plan" to "strategy", and "shall" to "may". "Because we want to have an agreement we can come to negotiation, and we can do it now but what's the difference, a few days, except we can have it before the election, which we want it as soon as possible", Pelosi said.

Suspect in French teacher's beheading was 18-year-old Chechen

October 19, 2020

For teachers, there will be a before and an after Samuel Paty. Prime Minister Jean Castex headed the rally in Paris to say "Stop to barbarism" as read in many banners. And it is backdropped by an ongoing Paris trial over those Charlie Hebdo strikes. A suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack, ...

President Trump, ‘lock her up’ chants incite ‘domestic terrorism,’ MI governor says

October 19, 2020

Gretchen Whitmer has criticized Michigan's MAGA fans and President Trump for a chorus of " lock her up " chants, saying that rhetoric has endangered her family. The crowd responded with chants of " lock her up ", a refrain of a phrase used against then-candidate Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign. Donald Trump campaigned in Nevada on Sunday, receiving a blessing from pastors at a Las Vegas church who appeared to pray for his re-election.

Dr. Fauci says Americans should skip this Thanksgiving

October 19, 2020

Fauci, who appeared impassioned while railing against the proposal, noted that 30 percent of the population has underlying health conditions that makes them vulnerable. With Thanksgiving just over one month away, health experts are anxious that as millions of people travel and gather to celebrate the holiday, the number of coronavirus cases will spike.

Explosion destroys Virginia strip mall, injures several people

October 19, 2020

Officials reported a three alarm fire spread to at least two other commercial buildings in the strip mall where the blast occurred. Officials said at a news conference Saturday that the cause of the blast was under investigation. Employees at a nearby vape shop and music store were not injured, the businesses said. The strip mall was a "total loss", according to Parks, and damage was also reported to other structures.

2nd Debate in Question As Trump Refuses Virtual Format

October 19, 2020

As a preview of the dialogue we'll be missing, Trump's campaign manager Bill Stepien, who has also tested positive for covid-19, called the Commission on Presidential Debates "swamp creatures", attacking them for rushing "to Biden's defence by unilaterally cancelling an in-person debate".

Joe Biden lashes out after being requested about Submit's Hunter Biden exposé

October 19, 2020

Hunter was inducted into the board of the energy company in 2014, while Joe Biden was United States vice president. Among the revelations contained in the bombshell Robert Hunter Biden emails obtained by the New York Post are details on precisely how the son of former Vice President Joe Biden enriched himself by arranging meetings between his family and influential global figures, including those with ties to the government of Communist China.

Brexit brinkmanship: Johnson says prepare for no-deal, cancels trade talks

October 19, 2020

European Parliament Vice President Katarina Barley sees little chance for anything other than a narrow UK-EU trade deal after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no point in continuing the negotiations. Last night, a Government source said: 'The EU must fundamentally change course or the United Kingdom will leave on Australian-style terms, under which we will thrive'.

Pompeo Names US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

October 18, 2020

The US remains concerned with the Chinese repression of the Tibetan community, including the lack of meaningful autonomy, the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibetan areas, and severe restrictions on Tibetans' religious freedom and cultural traditions within China , he said.

North Korea`s nuclear, missile programs `serious threat` to security

October 18, 2020

The country of North Korea is now focusing on developments. "The North Koreans, however, a year ago did exactly zero intercontinental ballistic missile tests ". "Things don't have to be perfect" to be effective, Lewis said. "He said that the division members and service personnel involved in the reconstruction campaign were always in his heart during the celebrations marking the founding anniversary of the glorious Party, and added that he missed them and he visited them to give ...

Iran can purchase tanks and jets after expiry of United Nations arms embargo

October 18, 2020

The 2007 Security Council arms embargo on Iran was due to expire on Sunday, as agreed to under the 2015 nuclear deal among Iran, Russia, China, Germany, Britain, France and the United States that sought to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons in return for economic sanctions relief.