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Russian Federation records over 10,500 COVID-19 cases again; infections cross over 145,000

May 06, 2020

Of all the new cases, 5,795 have been registered in Moscow , 803 in the Moscow Region, and 317 in St. Petersburg. Russia's new coronavirus cases increased by over 10,000 for the second straight day on Monday, the Moscow Times reported , cementing its status as a pandemic hotspot.

Barack Obama to Give Televised High School Commencement Speech

May 06, 2020

With many institutions turning to online learning to help students finish out their academic years, that leaves many seniors, in particular, attending virtual graduation ceremonies and proms to make up for the pivotal life moments they might otherwise miss out on.

Coronavirus pandemic | This is how much the evacuation flights will cost

May 06, 2020

India is launching one of the world's largest global repatriation missions. Making the announcement, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held out the hope of private airlines joining in the extraction of Indians stranded in several other countries.

Trudeau pledges $252M for COVID-19 aid to agriculture

May 06, 2020

For other commodities, Trudeau is pledging at least $50 million purchase program for surplus foods, similar to what's available to some farmers in the U.S. If the products make it through processing, where to sell them? The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has suggested the industry may need $2.6-billion to survive the pandemic and return to prosperity afterwards.

USA warns of ‘consequences’ if China abandons trade deal

May 06, 2020

The report delivered to Xi revealed that the USA was attempting to undermine the ruling Communist Party by shaking public confidence in its competence. The United Kingdom has joined a growing number of countries demanding answers from secretive China over the coronavirus outbreak. Wallace also said that a "post mortem" over China's role in the outbreak should be conducted later on when the Covid-19 pandemic is contained.

Video shows moment ex-US Special Forces captured after Venezuela coup attempt

May 06, 2020

Mr Maduro , in an appearance late Monday on Venezuelan state television, showed passports identifying the two as Luke Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, who he claimed were members of Mr Trump's security team . The US State Department denounced a " disinformation campaign " by Maduro's " regime " that made it hard to separate facts from propaganda about the incident, saying it would look closely at the role of Caracas and Cuban intelligence in the entire " melodrama ".

NY to work with Gates Foundation to 'reimagine' schools: governor

May 06, 2020

Hospitalizations and intubations continued to fall, Cuomo said. At first, the state only recommended that nursing homes alert residents and family members of COVID-19 cases. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, which the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started, released projections on Monday of almost 134,475 deaths by early August.

7 injured in fire at UAE residential tower, officials say

May 06, 2020

The Abbco Tower building has 47 floors, as well as a parking floor. The fire started at 9:04 pm in Abbco Tower, according to Sharjah Civil Defence teams. It is also not clear whether there are any Indians residing in the residential tower. Images of the Sharjah tower in flames are reminiscent of the blaze in Grenfell Tower in 2017.

New York Times Wins Pulitzer For Putin Coverage That Moscow Calls 'Fabrications'

May 06, 2020

The newspaper tracked almost 170 years of temperature records to show that 10% of the planet's surface has already exceeded a rise of 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) over pre-industrial times , the threshold world leaders have agreed they'd try not to exceed.

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in U.S. for first time

May 06, 2020

It was first discovered in Blaine, Washington , in December by a homeowner, according to Sven-Erik Spichiger, managing entomologist at the Washington state Agriculture Department. According to health experts, their stings, which feel like hot nails are being driven into the skin, can cause kidneys to fail. "I can see people confusing a Cicada killing wasps and thinking its an Asian Giant Hornet and that's ok", says Mary Reed Chief Apiary Inspector.

Students Seek Life on Campus, Parents Seek College Refunds

May 06, 2020

Students are seeking partial refunds on tuition and campus fees because they claim they are not receiving the proper quality of education as promised after their schools opted to switch to online after the government ordered the shutdown of schools and other industries amid coronavirus pandemic.

Pence: White House considering disbanding the coronavirus task force

May 06, 2020

Members of the White House coronavirus task force that has drawn worldwide attention amid the outbreak are being told it is "winding down" even as the number of US deaths and infections are projected to rise. One model often relied on by the White House is showing this number may almost double by August. Fauci has become a trusted face during the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

Auschwitz Museum blasts coronavirus lockdown protest for Nazi slogan

May 05, 2020

Those words became one of the icons of human hatred. It's painful to see this symbol instrumentalized & used again to spread hate. "It's a symptom of moral and intellectual degeneration". Kosuth also confirmed the photo's authenticity to BuzzFeed News, and provided the outlet with a video of the woman holding the sign. Others on social media condemned the sign, along with similar signs spotted at other protests.

Trump threatens new front on US-China trade war

May 05, 2020

However, the first source added that without help and openness from the Communist Party in Beijing, it was impossible to be certain. As the world struggles with the pandemic, scientists both in China and the West have cited research indicating the virus is likely to have originated in bats and jumped to humans from an intermediate host, similarly to how the SARS epidemic started in 2002 and 2003.

Kenya questions deadly plane crash in Somalia that killed 6

May 05, 2020

The ministry appealed to all Kenyan and other humanitarian aircraft operating in the region to enhance extra precaution in light of the incident. In its message to Mogadishu, Nairobi demanded swift investigations into the incident, warning that it could harm humanitarian aid deliveries in Somalia.

Five-year-old caught driving parents' auto in Utah

May 05, 2020

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper made one of the most unique traffic stops of his career on Monday. Trooper Rick Morgan says in the video. "I helped him get the auto into park, shut the vehicle down and then we started to look for means to contact his parents".

#BoysLockerRoom: Delhi boys Instagram group glorifying gang rape busted

May 05, 2020

Screenshots of the " Bois Locker Room " chat were leaked and had gone viral on social media triggering an unprecedented storm. After the outrage and talk of police action, the group which was active till Sunday has now been deactivated. The group comprised around 26 members, all aged between 15-17 years. The moment you create a private group, you are actually publishing electronic content subject to rules restricting child pornography , Duggal says.

Hong Kong economy shrinks most on record due to COVID-19 pandemic

May 05, 2020

The move is part of a wider relaxation of social-distancing rules, which the SCMP revealed on Sunday, with the number of people allowed to sit together at a restaurant raised from four to eight. Despite the relief measures, about a quarter of the Asian financial hub's roughly 62,400 retail stores are expected to close by year-end, the Hong Kong Retail Management Association said last month.

Hope US Joins Global Vaccine Pledge — EU Commission Chief

May 05, 2020

She later pledged 525 million euros. French President Emmanuel Macron said it was vital that once developed, the vaccine be treated as "global public property" with access available for "the whole of the planet". The video-conference's aim is to gather around 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) for vaccine research, some 2 billion euros for treatments and 1.5 billion ($1.64 billion) for testing.

3 charged in USA after security guard killed in mask row

May 05, 2020

When Munerlyn approached the two, Sharmel Teague became incensed and the two got into a heated argument, he said. Police say around 1:40 p.m., Sharmel Teague and Munerlyn got into a verbal altercation after he told her she needed to wear a mask inside the store.

Trump repeats threat to pull United States pharma companies back from Ireland

May 05, 2020

He also predicted that the number of United States deaths from the virus could rise to between 75,000 and 100,000. "You take a look at Ireland, they make our drugs - everybody makes our drugs except us", he said. "I really don't care if it's another country". "We can't stay closed as a country, we're not going to have a country left", Trump said on the show where ordinary citizens could put questions to him via video.

Prime Ministers commit to trans-Tasman bubble

May 05, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has previously suggested that when worldwide travel restrictions are eventually lifted, the links with New Zealand will be the first re-established. While the two countries have used similar tactics to fight the spread of coronavirus, New Zealand has not yet introduced a tracing app to help identify and contain future outbreaks - although it has indicated a rollout is imminent.

Chaos outside liquor stores as India eases virus lockdown

May 05, 2020

According to a Delhi government official, about 150 liquor shops have been allowed to open in accordance with the latest lockdown relaxations given by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Sale of liquor is going on, while maintaining cleanliness around shops. Certain shops were allowed to open, and some cars and motorbikes were allowed on the roads.

US internal report suggests 3K coronavirus deaths per day by June 1

May 05, 2020

The forecast of 200,000 new cases and 2,500 deaths per day are around the middle of the range. The ominous new forecast from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) reflect "rising mobility in most USA states" with an easing of business closures and stay-at-home orders expected in 31 states by May 11, the institute said.

United Kingdom records 621 more coronavirus deaths now totalling over 28,000

May 05, 2020

The ONS also found that deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred at more than twice the rate in the most deprived neighbourhoods in England (55.1 deaths per 100,000 people) compared with the least deprived (25.3). The boroughs of Newham, Brent and Hackney were the three worst-hit regions in all of the country, suffering 144, 142 and 127 deaths per 100,000, respectively.

Singapore reports 657 new virus cases, mostly foreign workers

May 05, 2020

MOH added in its statement that there had been no more cases linked to Little Gems Preschool (3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62) and the dormitory at 55 Sungei Kadut Loop for the past two incubation periods. One of the new cases is a 34-year-old Singaporean nurse from the Health Promotion Board working at the Singapore Expo community care facility. With the new cases, the republic's tally now stands at 18,205.

Delhi govt to charge 70% more tax on alcohol amid coronavirus lockdown

May 05, 2020

In most areas, including Burari, Mayur Vihar, Gandhi Vihar, Rohini and Janakpuri, a large number of people had lined up outside the outlets. Similar cases were reported from north and central Delhi . "I will wait until then", an unrelenting Amit said, refusing to go as he sought refuge in a lane. An Indian police officer tries to control the crowds outside a liquor shop in New Delhi on May 4, 2020.

17 killed in riot at Venezuelan jail

May 05, 2020

The riots broke out on after some inmates attempted an escape from the Los Llanos prison in Guanare, around 500 km southeast of the capital Caracas. Los Llanos penitentiary in Portuguesa state, where the latest riot was, was built for around 750 inmates but now has at least 2,500, according to the Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons.

Tanzania's National Health Laboratory boss Nyambura Moremi suspended

May 05, 2020

In addition, the minister constituted a team of 10 scientists to investigate the laboratory and its sample collection procedures for COVID-19 testing. Tanzania's National Health Laboratory director Nyambura Moremi. He said he secretly had some animals and fruits tested at the lab - and that a papaya, a quail and a goat were said to be infected.

Australia joins world leaders at virtual summit pledging money to fight coronavirus

May 05, 2020

Donors and partners can make additional contributions through the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response Mechanism and the Global Fund is working with private sector partners to identify pro-bono, pragmatic solutions to help low-income countries quickly strengthen their capacities to fight COVID-19, such as enhancing connectivity and technology solutions.

Australia-New Zealand flights to resume once virus risk eliminated

May 05, 2020

Morrison and Ardern agreed to commence work on a trans-Tasman Covid-safe travel zone - easing travel restrictions between Australia and New Zealand "as soon as it is safe to do so", the statement said. Since then, we've reported at least 6,825 cases and have tested almost 100 times as many people. When asked about her country's tourism industry, which has suffered heavily from the lockdown, Ms Ardern was clear that there would be no let up in the near future.

Trump has plan to remove U.S. dependency on China supply chain

May 05, 2020

The US and China in January signed an agreement to end a almost two year-long trade war, that included a commitment by Beijing to buy an additional US$200 billion (RM863 billion) in American goods over the next two years. "As we do in all crises, the Community's experts respond by surging resources and producing critical intelligence on issues vital to USA national security", said the DNI statement.

White House Rejects Government Report Projecting Rising Coronavirus Death Toll

May 05, 2020

This would be more than double what it forecast on April 17, when it estimated 60,308 deaths by August 4. " This data is not reflective of any of the modeling done by the task force or data that the task force has analyzed ", Deere tweeted, arguing that the White House guidelines for lifting the lockdowns are a " scientific driven approach that the top health and infectious disease experts in the federal government agreed with ".

Trump Says up to 100,000 Americans Could Die in Pandemic

May 05, 2020

Trump, speaking at a virtual "town hall" televised by Fox News on Sunday, May 3, lamented his revised expected death count. You've had the people and they've gotten sick. Germany's health minister said developing a vaccine for the coronavirus could take "years", after Donald Trump predicted it could be achieved by the end of 2020.

Russian Federation reports 9,623 new COVID-19 cases in a day

May 05, 2020

Fifty-eight people died over the past 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 1,280. The increase marked Russia's fourth consecutive single-day increase, and pushed the country to seventh in the world, with 134,687 recorded cases. Sobyanin said last week that officials are considering establishing temporary hospitals at sports complexes and shopping malls to deal with the influx of patients.

Auckland Airport chief executive says travel bubble is critical

May 05, 2020

Australia has recorded around 6800 infections and 96 deaths, and New Zealand 1486 cases and 20 fatalities, thanks to the early imposition in both countries of social-distancing rules and the closure of borders to worldwide visitors. She said the discussion was only possible as a result of the world-leading results on both sides of the Tasman to get the coronavirus under control.

Coronavirus: India's Positive Cases Tally Reaches 42,533, Toll At 1,373

May 05, 2020

In the last 24 hours, 62 deaths have been reported. 67 new cases were reported in the state on May 4. The death toll reached 30 in Tamil Nadu and 29 in Telangana , while Karnataka has reported 25 fatalities due to COVID-19. The sixth death in Haryana involved a 55-year-old COVID-19 patient, who reportedly also suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.

Franklin Exceeds 1000 Cases, Most in Somerset County

May 05, 2020

In nearby Kootenai County there were 62 cases as of Saturday afternoon with no deaths. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole , the Teton County Health Department is now able to offer FREE COVID-19 tests to those who are uninsured or under-insured, provided they are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.

US allies doubt Trump's coronavirus lab leak claim

May 05, 2020

The institute, which is run by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is about 8 miles, or 13 kilometers, from a market that is considered a possible source for the virus . Although any country might be expected to purchase large quantities of materials necessary to combat a major threat to public health, the administration has sought to portray China's actions as secret, irresponsible and unsafe for the rest of the world.

New Zealand PM: No open borders for 'a long time'

May 05, 2020

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country will not have open borders with the rest of the world for "a long time to come". RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the details with Lisa Owen. "We're also Australia's largest export market by number of exporting firms.so the case for increasing economic relations when safe is clear". But she stated guests from additional afield weren't potential any time quickly.

Global coronavirus death toll tops 250,000: AFP tally

May 05, 2020

In this picture taken on April 29, 2020, an engineer takes samples of monkey kidney cells as he makes tests on an experimental vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus inside the Cells Culture Room laboratory at the Sinovac Biotech facilities in Beijing.

Giant Asian Hornets Found in US Washington State

May 05, 2020

European Hornets arrived in the United States in the 1980s and can be found throughout the eastern United States. There have been two additional unconfirmed reports of murder hornets near Custer, Washington . The report continues that the hornets were preserved for further research to decipher their potential area of origin. The single nest was located and destroyed.

Reade: ‘I didn’t use sexual harassment’ in Biden complaint

May 05, 2020

Biden called on the Secretary of the Senate on Friday to release records of any personnel complaints allegedly filed by former staffer Tara Reade . She said she was asked by an aide in Biden's Senate office to dress more conservatively and told "don't be so sexy". Other late night television show hosts have been criticized for ignoring Reade's allegation, including Jimmy Kimmel , who interviewed Biden without questioning him on the alleged sexual assault.

Trans-Tasman travel zone 'as soon as it's safe'

May 05, 2020

It's an indication the country's bold strategy of trying to eliminate the virus is working. Australia and New Zealand have both slowed the spread of coronavirus in recent weeks to levels significantly below the those reported in the United States, Britain and Europe.

Aquarium pleads for people to video call their EELS in Japan

May 05, 2020

Slowly slithering their way out of the sand, the tiny spotted garden eels at the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo have become self-isolated and reclusive lately, with fewer visitors gazing into their tank. They rarely hid in the sand from visitors. The public can connect through the FaceTime app. And remember, this is FaceTime-only, so you won't be able to call from your Android phone or tablet .

Monkey riding miniature bike attempts to steal child in broad daylight

May 05, 2020

When somebody dashes in to rescue the child, the monkey runs away. The incident happened in the city of Surabaya. A monkey on a bike tried to kidnap a toddler in Indonesia - yes, really. Jasa Supanji, who took the video, told Storyful the child was fine. The practice was banned in Jakarta in 2013, after animal rights organizations protested that the macaques were often mistreated and kept in poor conditions.

Ardern joins talks on trans-Tasman bubble

May 05, 2020

In a rare move, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend Australia's national cabinet meeting on Tuesday through video conferencing to discuss progress in combating the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic and to re-establish worldwide travel connections.

Police probe killing of store security guard over virus mask

May 05, 2020

The security guard told employees not to serve Teague, and she left the store, prosecutors said. The mother's husband, Larry Teague, 44, and son, Ramonyea Bishop, 23, are accused of going to the store shortly afterwards and fatally attacking Mr Munerlyn .

Global leaders promise $8 billion to fight COVID-19, European Union says

May 05, 2020

A senior USA government official stressed that Washington supported the pledging effort and is leading worldwide efforts to defeat the virus. A spokesperson for the USA mission to the United Nations in Geneva said Washington "welcomes efforts by other countries to mobilise resources to mitigate and ultimately end the COVID-19 pandemic".

For the 5th time in two weeks, Trump tweaks projected death toll

May 05, 2020

The statement comes after President Donald Trump said on Sunday he believes there will be a vaccine against the new coronavirus disease in the United States by the end of 2020. Few current models go beyond a four-week window, given the uncertainty of the situation. Of course, all of these forecasts come with the usual margin of error - sometimes totalling tens of thousands of deaths.

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