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US State Department prepared to recognise Israel's sovereignty over West Bank

April 29, 2020

The Palestinians have refused to negotiate with the Trump administration, considering it biased, and the European Union has also criticized Trump's plan as failing to achieve a two-state solution. "This is an unprecedented and highly beneficial opportunity for the Palestinians ", the State Department spokesperson said. Such a move would need to be agreed with Washington, according to the Netanyahu-Gantz agreement.

Trump plans to cut daily coronavirus briefings

April 29, 2020

Further criticising the American media, the US President said that "lawsuits should be brought against all, including the fake news organisations to rectify this bad injustice". So, that, you're going to have to use doctors with. "But it sounds - it sounds interesting to me". Public health officials have rushed to issue urgent warnings to Americans about the dangers of ingesting disinfectants.

Supreme Court ducks 2nd Amendment issue - for now

April 29, 2020

The US Supreme Court has punted on a landmark gun rights case - the first of its kind to be heard by the high court in a decade - which could have weakened firearm restrictions passed in other states. The court had seemed poised to use the case to expand gun rights nationwide. "Recognizing this, the court's decision that there is no case here is common-sense", Kris Brown, president of Brady United, said in a statement.

NYC mayor accused of singling out Jews over social distancing

April 29, 2020

In a tweet , the mayor called the large processional "absolutely unacceptable", and vowed to bring social gatherings such as that event to an end while movements are still restricted by coronavirus measures. Hundreds of Orthodox Hasidic Jews lined streets in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn late Tuesday to pay their respects to 73-year-old Chaim Mertz who died from Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Care home deaths up as hospital cases fall

April 29, 2020

The ONS numbers are compiled from cases where Covid-19 is mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, including in combination with other health conditions. "I want to make sure we bring as much transparency as possible to important information like this". Of these, 8,758 mentioned "novel coronavirus".

Coronavirus: Top New York Covid-19 doctor takes her own life

April 29, 2020

Officials with the Charlottesville , Virginia Police Department said a ny emergency room doctor died of self-inflicted injuries. Still, the hospital sent her home again, and her family brought her to Virginia. A friend and former colleague of Breen's told news outlets that she is heartbroken. "She's a casualty just as much as anyone else who has died". She confessed to having mixed feelings when it came to people applauding outside her hospital to show their support for health care ...

As Germany lockdown eases, spread of coronavirus worsens

April 29, 2020

RKI president Lothar Wieler also said that the concept of a "herd immunity" approach to tackling the pandemic was "inconceivable" for Germany, as it is both unsafe and means "reckoning with how many lives you would be willing to sacrifice for it".

Media Blame Trump For Poison Control Calls From Two Months Ago

April 29, 2020

Poison Control Centers receiving more than 45,550 calls related to cleaners and disinfectants . "Including a fellow who over the weekend drank a product because of the advice he received", Norman said on Monday. The California Poison Control System usually receives between 20 to 30 disinfectant calls a day, but over the last few weeks, that number has doubled.

ICMR trashes claim it overpaid for test kits

April 29, 2020

The issue came up before the Delhi HC, which issued a direction to three private companies, which had entered into an agreement to import 10 lakh test kits from China and distribute them at a cost of Rs 600 each, the rate approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Pence Forgoes Mask While Meeting With Mayo Clinic Patients

April 29, 2020

US Vice-President Mike Pence has visited a top US hospital without wearing a mask, despite the medical centre's own rules that visitors should wear personal protective equipment. This is because a very high proportion of people infected with the coronavirus are believed to be asymptomatic and because recent research has shown that it may in certain circumstances be possible to infect others through normal speaking and breathing.

Kansas Democratic Party's First All-Mail Vote Triples Primary Turnout

April 29, 2020

Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign earlier this month, which "basically rendered the primary moot". That resulted in the cancellation of the primary, because former vice president Joe Biden was uncontested. Meanwhile, Ohio's early voting began February 19, meaning Sanders was in a position to still pick up some of its delegates -though he was held to just a handful in Ohio.

Pandemic far from over, cases underreported

April 29, 2020

According to him, as the cases continue to decline in Europe, countries must ensure they trace, isolate, and treat those infected with the virus. No deaths in the rest of the world. "You can check for yourselves: countries who followed that are in a better position than others". "At the end of the day, each country takes its own responsibility".

Bomb blast kills 40 people in Syria's Afrin

April 29, 2020

At least 40 civilians, 11 children among them, were killed and 47 injured when a fuel truck exploded in the Syrian city of Afrin, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. In a hospital yard, 10 charred bodies were covered with blankets next to ambulances. There are fears that the death toll could rise as 50 people are reported to be wounded, with some in critical condition.

French football season ends due to Covid-19

April 29, 2020

The German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and English Premier League have all said they want to finish their seasons. "With the agreement of UEFA , we intend to participate in the final phase of the Champions League", Nasser said, "If it is not possible to play in France , we will play our matches overseas".

Coronavirus cases in India near 30000

April 29, 2020

India's health ministry said today that 1,813 new coronavirus cases & 71 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 1008 deaths in the country. Another state where COVID-19 pandemic has worsened in the last few days is Madhya Pradesh, which has reported 113 deaths. Even after the lockdown, corona infection is spreading in the state.

OH holds congressional, presidential primary Tuesday after postponing voting due to coronavirus

April 29, 2020

Postal Service, meaning many voters will not have received a ballot in time. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in her primary challenge against 10-term Rep. "It was a little complicated and confusing, but I mean I think it's probably the best, I could have expected for as many people that are turning up really".

Covid-19 positive cases cross 29,000, 934 deaths reported

April 29, 2020

Of the total cases, 22,010 are the active cases, 7,026 people have recovered, and 937 people have succumbed to the disease. On Tuesday India recorded 74 deaths while on Monday 54 fatalities was recorded. The 31st battalion of the CRPF in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar has seen a massive spike in the number of cases in the last couple of days. The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 1,183 in Andhra Pradesh and 1,004 in Telangana.

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom downgrades India in 2020 list

April 29, 2020

A spokesman for India's Ministry of External Affairs, Anurag Srivastava, responded to the report with a statement blasting the commission's "biased and tendentious comments against" that nation. The designation by the US Secretary of State, is used against of a nation guilty of particularly severe violations of religious freedom under the US International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

UK PM Johnson and partner announce birth of baby boy

April 29, 2020

Boris Johnson and his fiance Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their baby boy. Both mother and child are doing well. The pair have been living together in 10 Downing Street since last July and have even adopted an adorable dog, Dilyn.

This is moment of maximum risk, Boris Johnson says

April 29, 2020

The Prime Minister said he understood concerns from business-owners who were impatient to end the lockdown, but said: "I refuse to throw away all the effort and sacrifice of the British people", and risk a second peak of the outbreak which could lead to "economic disaster".

Developments in allegations against Biden amplify efforts to question his behavior

April 29, 2020

When Christine Blasey Ford publicly accused then-federal judge Kavanaugh of sexual assault in a September 2018 interview with The Washington Post , prominent Democrats and media organizations rushed to the story - demanding answers and, in many cases, the end of Kavanaugh's career.

What Awaits North Korea Should Anything Happen to Kim Jong

April 29, 2020

The biggest potential hang-up: She's a woman in a society rigidly controlled by men. "We continue to call on North Korea to avoid provocations, abide by obligations under U.N. According to the Washington Post , the rumours over Kim's health have sparked panic buying in Pyongyang. But the source said that since there was no authoritative backing for such a conclusion, U.S.

Senior IOC member: Tokyo Olympics not reliant on Covid-19 vaccine

April 29, 2020

With the epidemic's worldwide infection rate climbing and experts suggesting a vaccine is still a long way off, questions are being asked about whether the huge setpiece event might need to be delayed further. With Tokyo 2020 out on hold, Rob Pizzo looks at past games that got cancelled, or had countries stay home. "New dates for the Tokyo 2020 Games have been set and our mission is to deliver the Games next year", he told a news briefing.

Coronavirus: Wales care home and hospital deaths pass 1,000

April 29, 2020

Minister Liz Kendall said while we have hopefully reached the peak of coronavirus in hospital, "we haven't yet reached the peak of those deaths in care homes" and called for "further steps to get to grips with the vicious spread of the virus in care homes".

New Zealand begins easing lockdown

April 29, 2020

Ardern said on Monday that New Zealand had one of the highest testing rates per capita in the world, with the capacity to process up to 8,000 tests per day. The secret behind New Zealand's success is simple and can be replicated elsewhere once this first COVID-19 wave dies down. On March 14, when the country had six cases, Ardern announced that anyone entering the country would need to self isolate for two weeks, which was at the time among the toughest border restrictions in the world.

Johnson quashes hopes of early easing of Britain’s COVID-19 lockdown

April 29, 2020

He was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in central London on April 5 and spent a week there, including three nights in intensive care . At 55, he's not in the highest-risk age group, but his full recovery is still a promising sign. Even without the complete statistics, the United Kingdom has the world's fifth highest Covid-19 death toll, after the US, Italy, Spain and France. The government is paying 80% of the salaries of nearly 4 million people who have been furloughed by their ...

Global coronavirus cases pass three million as lockdowns begin to ease

April 29, 2020

The number of deaths is thought to be higher as state public health officials warned shortages of trained workers and materials has limited testing capacity. China has officially confirmed just 83,938 and 4,637 deaths, though its actual numbers are widely suspected of being much higher. The coronavirus has killed more people in the United States than the seasonal flu in recent years, except for the 2017-2018 season, according to the U.S.

Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden for President

April 29, 2020

After Clinton announced her endorsement of Biden, Tara Reade , the former Senate staffer who came forward last month with an allegation of sexual assault against the former vice president, told Fox News that she voted for Clinton in 2016 and was shocked to see she was " enabling a sexual predator ".

South Korea says North Korea's Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus

April 29, 2020

But the source said that since there was no authoritative backing for such a conclusion, USA agencies were also still considering the possibility Kim might be ill, even seriously. The letter reportedly congratulated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day. Other newspapers wrote similar stories, adding to a frenzy that abruptly ended hours later when Kim Il Sung appeared alive and well at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, to greet a visiting Mongolian delegation.

US Congress abandons return to Washington after lawmakers revolt

April 29, 2020

In announcing the Senate's return, McConnell said that if it is essential for doctors, nurses and grocery workers "to keep carefully manning their own duty stations, then it is essential for Senators to carefully man ours". Pelosi wants at least $500 billion for hard-hit state and local governments to pay police, fire and other front-line "heroes". Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., said it was "dangerous" for lawmakers to return, sources familiar with the call told ABC News.

Collin County reports 13 new COVID-19 cases

April 29, 2020

There have been no deaths from COVID-19, according to Grayson County officials. Deaths and hospitalizations would also change. Health officials in Muscatine County are reminding residents that COVID-19 is still circulating in the communities and that it is important to continue isolation measures.

Netanyahu 'confident' U.S. will allow West Bank annexation in two months

April 29, 2020

But Palestinians have expressed outrage at Israel's plans to cement its hold further on land it seized in the 1967 war, territory they are seeking for a future state. The Palestinians would be granted a sovereign but demilitarized state along with promises of major investment. "This is an unprecedented and highly beneficial opportunity for the Palestinians ", the State Department spokesperson said.

USA passes 1 million coronavirus cases; more than 56,500 Americans dead

April 29, 2020

China, ground zero of the virus, has registered almost 84,000 cases and one more fatality since it confirmed a almost 50% rise in its death toll - bringing the number to 4,637. The planes also were flying over New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The University of Washington's model, often cited by White House officials and state public health authorities, upwardly revised its projected U.S.

New York Makes Unprecedented Primary Move

April 29, 2020

The foregone conclusion of Biden's victory rendered the presidential primary mostly moot in the state. According to multiple reports, Douglas Kellner, co-chair of the New York State Board of Elections, received thousands of emails from Sanders supporters pushing for the primary to continue as planned.

Thousands pack Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns

April 29, 2020

But Orange County Executive Officer Frank Kim defended the beachgoers, who, he said, followed social distancing guidelines. Law enforcement and local officials in Orange and Santa Cruz counties plan to meet in the coming daysto discuss potential tactics or additional orders to limit beach access.

JetBlue to require passengers to wear face coverings during flights

April 29, 2020

Passengers will not need medical-grade face masks , such as the coveted N95. Health officials amended their initial suggestion against wearing masks, saying that in fact, even informal cloth or fabric face coverings - even when worn by presumably healthy people - can serve a role in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Vice President Mike Pence Doesn't Wear Mask, Ignores Mayo Clinic Policy

April 29, 2020

Everyone else in the building was, according to reporters who were traveling with him. More than three weeks later, his vice president declined to wear one again, even while visiting a medical facility. Mr Pence did not wear a mask at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, despite meeting people who had tested positive. The White House has defended the decision by Trump and other senior administration officials to forgo masks by noting that they are tested regularly for coronavirus ...

Russian Federation rises to 8th place in COVID-19 global list

April 29, 2020

The country's COVID-19 death toll has increased by 72 (50 yesterday) to 867. "The daily increase in cases has relatively stabilized, but this mustn't calm us down". He did not provide details. Russian Federation enters two sets of long public holidays from Friday to May 11, with only three working days in between which many usually prefer to take off as well and to spend almost two weeks outside the big cities.

Jacinda Ardern Announces That New Zealand Has "Currently" Eliminated The Coronavirus Threat

April 29, 2020

For New Zealanders, alert level three still has many similarities to level four. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had an intimate "catch up" over the phone with the Queen last night. New Zealand also brought in widespread testing, with 123,920 carried out to date among a population of just under 5 million people. Still, experts caution that New Zealand's success at eradicating undetected spread of the disease will likely not be subject to replication in other countries.

Peeved with 'hostile' media, Trump may stop briefings

April 29, 2020

A minute. And is there a way to do it, by injecting it inside or nearly by cleaning it? There was no White House CCP virus briefing on Saturday, and instead, President Donald Trump wrote that they aren't " worth the time and effort ".

Milwaukee weather Tuesday: Morning fog, showers and storms likely late

April 29, 2020

Winds will also pick up, NW at 10 to 20 with gusts to near 30 miles per hour. The showers stick around for most of the day, but should move out just in time for next Saturday . The weekend is trying to keep a space open for some needed sunshine and warmer temperatures. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

U.S. panel wants India on religious freedom blacklist

April 29, 2020

The US Congress should continue to hold hearings highlighting religious freedom conditions in India and US policy toward India, the USCIRF said. "We regard it as an organisation of particular concern and will treat it accordingly". The USCIRF report also highlighted China's detention of 1.8 million Uighur Muslims, the plight of almost a million Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh, North Korea's reported imprisonment of about 50,000 Christians and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe, among ...

Lebanon protester dies from bullet wound after army clashes

April 29, 2020

Lebanon is facing its worst economic crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war, now compounded by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus . "There is a lot of anger among people because of the economic situation they are experiencing and the insane rise in dollar price". Scuffles resumed in second city Tripoli in northern Lebanon as protesters hurled rocks at security forces who fired a volley of tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators.

Treating COVID-19: Top New York doctor and coronavirus survivor kills herself

April 29, 2020

A top emergency room doctor in NY who was working on the frontline trying to save coronavirus victims at the height of the pandemic and also suffered the disease herself has died. Nurses hold a demonstration outside Jacobi Medical Center to protest a new policy by the hospital requiring a doctor's note for paid sick leave, April 17 in the Bronx borough of NY.

No Evidence Recovered COVID-19 Patients Are Immune From Reinfection

April 28, 2020

Tests for detecting antibodies to the CCP virus in people still need further validation to ensure accuracy and reliability, according to the WHO . The World Health Organization director on Monday chided countries that did not heed his organization's recommendations on how to handle the coronavirus, saying the world "should have listened" to the WHO regarding the outbreak.

Hillary Clinton set to endorse Joe Biden's presidential bid

April 28, 2020

Clinton, the 2016 Democratic candidate, was added to the campaign's virtual town hall event, which will begin at 3 p.m. ET, which will focus on the impact of the coronavirus on women. The endorsement, which is expected at an afternoon Biden campaign women's town hall event taking place online, is no surprise. Of the 1,000 registered voters polled between April 21 and April 25, only 43% view Biden as a "strong leader" versus 45% for Trump, while 53% said they think Trump "stands up for US ...

New Zealand has won a battle against virus transmission, says PM Ardern

April 28, 2020

Then, for this " travel bubble" to actually go ahead, we'll need to wait on the opening of domestic travel first. New Zealand has recorded 1,461 cases of coronavirus , with just 325 active patients remaining. Community transmission had ceased, she said, but isolated cases would continue to pop up and would continue "being stamped out" until a vaccine was found.

Poison Control Centres Get More Calls Over Ingesting Bleach

April 28, 2020

Just don't do it". Trump spoke about the possibility of using disinfectants as a possible coronavirus treatment during a daily press briefings Thursday . So I'd hate to see that stop". Trump simply " can't imagine why " there's a spike in Americans calling emergency hotlines to ask about ingesting disinfectant.

Australia COVIDSafe Secures 1 Million Downloads in 5 Hours

April 28, 2020

If they spend more than 15 minutes in close contact with a user who later exhibits coronavirus symptoms, they will be sent an alert. "It is a tracing app, not a tracking app", said Wayne Fitzsimmons OAM, Chair, Pearcey Foundation . It aims to supplement the work of about 7000 healthcare workers doing contact tracing nationally. "If each of those Queenslanders download the app, it will further strengthen our ability to keep our vital industry working as well as help other Queenslanders get ...

New York Cancels Primary Election, Angering Sanders Supporters

April 28, 2020

The state Board of Elections voted on Monday to cancel the election due to the coronavirus pandemic . Sanders has said he wants his supporters to continue voting for him in upcoming primaries, both for them to have their say and to maximize his influence on the party platform and rules.

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