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Restless Trump escapes White House but not the pandemic

May 07, 2020

Pence told reporters Tuesday that the task force could wind down by June. "I knew it myself, but I didn't know whether or not it was appreciated by the public, but it is appreciated by the public". Trump "will continue his data-driven approach towards safely re-opening", she added. The group had been holding press briefings almost every day until late April, when Trump suggested that infected people could inject themselves with disinfectant to rid themselves of the coronavirus.

Lockdown restrictions lifted in Australia on Friday

May 07, 2020

And Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed Treasury modelling showing that for every week the strict coronavirus restrictions remain in place, the economy haemorrhages another $4 billion. He added that on Friday he will seek to have "as consistent national position as possible". The site now contains information on cleaning procedures, risk assessments, products, procedures and different state and territory rules.

A China-bashing coronavirus jester? Beijing tears into Pompeo’s ‘clown show’

May 07, 2020

The US administration has heaped blame on China for the pandemic in a standoff that has made the question about the origin of the virus increasingly political. Trump has accused the World Health Organization of being too close to China and of having mismanaged and covered up the spread of the virus. China Daily noted that the secretary of state has also been curiously silent about the fact that Beijing has been the " main provider " of surgical masks, ventilators, and other essential ...

New Zealand reports no new COVID-19 case for second day

May 07, 2020

He will be delivering the latest update from the All of Government COVID-19 National Response. "Decisions shouldn't be made in an automated way, they should be given due consideration". Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. © Image- Getty, VIdeo- Newshub Watch: Dr Ashley Bloomfield answers questions about regional bubbles during Monday's COVID-19 briefing.

Philippine telecoms body orders ABS-CBN to shut down

May 07, 2020

The Philippines' telecommunications commission shut down the country's largest TV network on Tuesday, in a surprise move that follows other steps by President Rodrigo Duterte's government to put pressure on major media outlets. Celebrities, entertainers and fans expressed sorrow on social media, while labour, business and media groups urged intervention to save thousands of jobs, protect free speech and guarantee access to vital public information amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Malia & Sasha Obama 'Proud' of Michelle's 'Becoming' Documentary on Netflix

May 07, 2020

Malia spoke about how her mother's book tour tugs at her heart strings. Hitting Netflix today, it's a really good watch. Michelle Obama is such an wonderful person and this film gives a very unique insight to who she is, how she thinks, and the way she navigates the world.

Major Gas Leak in Vizag, People Terrified

May 07, 2020

I have Spoke to the Chief Secretary and DGP of AP to take stock of the situation. Visuals and videos being shared on social media groups indicate a pathetic situation prevailing in the areas surround RR Venkatapuram, where the factory is situated.

Believe Tara Reade or Joe Biden? Voters are split

May 07, 2020

I believe him when he said it didn't happen, but I also believe him when he said let them look into the records, and that's what they should do. "I believe that everyone has a right to tell her story, to be listened to, and treated with respect", she said.

Internal Chinese report warns Beijing faces Tiananmen-like global backlash over virus

May 07, 2020

The report was prepared by the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), an influential think-tank affiliated with the Ministry of State Security. China is far more powerful nowadays. The two documents helped set the stage for the strategic thinking that defined both sides of the Cold War. Australia's government has called for an worldwide investigation into the origins and spread of the virus.

Pompeo again blasts China over Covid-9, denies inconsistency

May 07, 2020

Neither the USA nor the United Kingdom believe that the virus was man-made. Pompeo also insisted there was no contradiction between his position and comments by other senior USA officials who have cast doubt on his theory. Top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could not have been artificially or deliberately manipulated.

Trump vetoes Congress resolution to limit his right to war with Iran

May 07, 2020

He asserted that the war powers resolution would also "greatly" damage his responsibility to protect the United States' national security interests and said the strike that killed Soleimani was legal under existing authorizations for use of military force.

Feds announce support for farmers, food businesses and food supply

May 07, 2020

Of the 252 million Canadian dollars, 77 million is earmarked to help food processors buy protective equipment for workers and expand domestic processing capacity of food; 125 million is meant to help cattle and hog producers due to their costs increase, and 50 million will go for a food surplus purchasing program to compensate food producers.

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson suggest coronavirus lockdown measures could change on Monday

May 07, 2020

Mr Johnson had been off sick for three weeks after contracting the coronavirus . "How on earth did it come to this?" Boris Johnson has said he wants to start easing the country's coronavirus lockdown measures from Monday 11th May, it was revealed today.

Matt Hancock left 'speechless' at Neil Ferguson's flouting of lockdown rules

May 07, 2020

A leading epidemiologist who advised the United Kingdom government on its coronavirus response resigned from his government post on Tuesday, after the Telegraph reported he broke the lockdown rules he helped shape. Ferguson led the scientific team that came up with the research that pushed Johnson to close down much of the country in late March, as the contagion was already well under way there.

Erdoğan joins EU-led efforts for Covid-19 vaccine fund

May 07, 2020

COVID-19 has killed almost a quarter of a million people around the world - 140,000 of them in Europe - and Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission and the host of the videoconference, said a vaccine is the best chance of beating the disease.

United States police pull over 5-year-old driver on motorway

May 07, 2020

The boy was driving the family SUV from his home in Utah to California, after arguing with his mother who said she would not buy the luxury vehicle for him, Utah Highway Patrol said on Twitter . With the five-year-old's dreams of buying a supercar shattered, to add insult to injury he had a measly $3 (or R55) in his wallet. "Wow!" the officer can be heard saying in a video of the traffic stop .

COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing

May 06, 2020

During a press conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, Trump praised the "fantastic" task force but said that "we're now looking at a little bit of a different form". But, the ironically soundtracked facility tour came the same day that Vice President Mike Pence announced that the government was considering phasing out its coronavirus task force , who also came under fire for appearing in public without a mask (unfortunately there was no soundtrack to Pence's tour).

Trump rips Lincoln Project 'loser types' over coronavirus attack ad

May 06, 2020

Trump "ignored" the COVID-19 virus and highlights how more than 60,000 people have died from the virus and 26 million Americans out of work. The group's criticism of the president's reaction to the coronavirus pandemic comes as cases in the USA continue to rise, with more than 1.2 million confirmed and more than 71,000 related deaths, according to John Hopkins University statistics.

American detained in Venezuela says he planned to capture president

May 06, 2020

U.S. officials have strongly denied any USA government involvement in the incursions. The next day, the Venezuelan government announced that occupants of another boat were arrested, including two American citizens. He is in federal custody in NY awaiting trial. Among the arrested - and shown on video in handcuffs - is a former National Guard Captain, Antonio Sequea .

Donald Trump backtracks on scrapping White House coronavirus taskforce

May 06, 2020

President Donald Trump made clear during both an interview and a press briefing Tuesday that he is willing to sacrifice lives for the sake of reopening USA businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic , declaring that jumpstarting the American economy is worth the dire public health risks.

Texas salon owner fined, sentenced to jail for violating coronavirus lockdown measures

May 06, 2020

Luther was issued a citation from the City of Dallas, followed by a cease-and-desist letter and a restraining order from the county. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins told Luther on Tuesday that he would consider a less robust sentence if the businesswoman admitted she was wrong and apologized to the elected officials for her "selfish" actions and for putting her "own interests ahead of those in the community in which you live", according to Texas Scorecard .

UK Covid-19 death toll surpasses 30k, becoming HIGHEST in Europe

May 06, 2020

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the number of deaths was a "massive tragedy", but added that it was too soon to make reliable worldwide comparisons, partly because of apparent differences in the way countries report deaths. He also cited the advice of England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty: "Different countries are recording different things in relation to deaths".

Woman killed in alligator attack in SC, sheriff's office says

May 06, 2020

When she resurfaced, the homeowners tossed her a rope, which she grabbed ahold of. The woman involved in the encounter died, according to authorities. Cynthia Covert , 58, of Johns Island, was found while police were responding to a pond in the area of Salt Ceder Lane. "We went to that side of the pond and tried to retrieve the body with a pole from the Fire Department, at which time the alligator still had the victim by the leg and took her back under the water", the report states.

What we know about the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

May 06, 2020

The announcement that a grand jury will review the case came as an attorney for Arbery's mother posted a cellphone video on Twitter that he said shows the shooting. He also happens to be the son of a former district attorney investigator. According to his father, Arbery didn't live far from the Satilla Shores neighbourhood where the McMichaels gave chase after spotting him that afternoon.

UK Disease Expert Resigns After Social Distancing Expose

May 06, 2020

Epidemiologist Neil Ferguson, 51, whose nickname is "Professor Lockdown ", admitted to the Telegraph that he "made an error of judgment" by inviting Antonia Staats, 38, to his home at least twice while pushing strict distancing guidelines for the United Kingdom public, the paper said.

New York Democrats ordered by judge to reinstate primary election

May 06, 2020

U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan ruled after lawyers for Sanders and Yang argued Monday that they otherwise would be harmed irreparably. Asked for reaction, NY state Democratic party chair Jay Jacobs said: "We are reviewing it". Jacobs had called holding the primary "unnecessary" with the suspension of Sanders' campaign and said reduced turnout could reduce the need for as many poll workers.

Netflix's Michelle Obama Documentary 'Becoming' Trailer Released

May 06, 2020

She then says that she was from a " typical working-class community" that had "some good music, some good BBQ", and "some good times". Even as we can no longer safely gather we need to stay open and able to put ourselves in other people's shoes.

Iranian leader criticizes Trump, promises 'crushing response' if arms embargo is extended

May 06, 2020

A US official confirmed to Fox News on April 26 that Pompeo was preparing a legal argument claiming the country is still a participant in the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran. Iran has gradually rolled back its commitments under the accord since the United States withdrew from the pact. He added: "Iran's nuclear steps are reversible if other parties to the deal fulfil their obligations and preserve Tehran's interests under the pact".

Covid-19: United Kingdom death toll overtakea Italy to become highest in Europe

May 06, 2020

Italy quickly became a centre of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, with the first deaths in late February, and was the first European country to move into lockdown. "I believe the only sensible comparison is by looking at excess all-cause mortality, adjusted for the age distribution of the country", he said. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urged in opposition to making an attempt to make dependable worldwide comparisons.

'Significant breakthrough' by Israeli lab in developing antibody against coronavirus

May 06, 2020

The IIBR has been main Israeli efforts to develop a remedy and vaccine for the coronavirus , together with the testing of blood from those that recovered from Covid-19. Apparently, reports are coming in how Israeli scientists might have made a "significant breakthrough" in finding an antibody to the COVID-19 disease.

Israel vows to continue operations in Syria until Iran leaves

May 06, 2020

The US military in January struck Iran-backed militia groups in areas in Iraq and Syria along the border area, in what US officials then said was a response to escalating provocations from Iran. 'It used to be an asset for the Syrians, it helped Assad deal with Daesh, but now it's a burden, ' he said, referring to IS. Citing a military source, Syrian state media outlet SANA reported that the attack outside Aleppo targeted several "military depots" in the al-Safira area southeast of the city.

Most COVID-19 cases in States with high swine flu rates

May 06, 2020

India on Tuesday morning recorded its biggest ever single-day rise in coronavirus cases and deaths as 3,900 new patients and 195 deaths were reported. - Kerala has a total of 503 cases, with 462 recoveries and 4 deaths. On adding the new cases, Bagalkote is now battling 47 patients, breaching Davangere's 44 cases but has recorded only one death hitherto.

New book aims to portray 'real' Prince Harry and Meghan

May 06, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the Kensington Royal Instagram page to share a message with their nephew. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor is the son of Harry and Meghan, who announced earlier this year that they would be stepping down from their roles as senior royals of the British royal family before relocating to the US.

Global COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 250,000 : Johns Hopkins University

May 06, 2020

As a growing number of states begin to roll out plans to reopen , the institute is estimating longer epidemic peaks and slower downward trajectories in the U.S. "This data is not reflective of any of the modeling done by the task force or data that the task force has analyzed". We hope that we have succeeded by giving you the full details and information.

North and South Korea exchange gunfire across border at guard post

May 06, 2020

Multiple gunshots were fired from North Korea towards a guard post in South Korea, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staffs (JCS) said. Kim Ki-ho, a former army colonel and defense studies professor at Kyonggi University in Seoul , said North Korea's latest action seems to be an intended move, rather than an accidental one.

100,000 Americans may die from COVID-19

May 06, 2020

That audacious shift began at possibly the most hallowed monument in the United States - the statue of Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through civil war, urged reconciliation and was assassinated in his moment of triumph. The members of the Lincoln project were also involved in the "NeverTrump" movement in the 2016 election in which it openly criticized Trump and the Republic party for nominating him for the President's job.

Israel's top court hears petitions to bar Netanyahu from forming government

May 06, 2020

Netanyahu has been charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of scandals in which he is accused of offering favors to media moguls in exchange for favourable press coverage. In an unprecedented move, Sunday's hearing would be broadcast live on the high court's website while most of the country remains under coronavirus movement restrictions.

Philippines’ leading TV network ordered to halt operations

May 06, 2020

Just before its main channel went dark, Chairman Mark Lopez told viewers: "It's painful for us that we are being shut down, but it's also painful for millions of our countrymen who believe that our service is important to them". The quo warranto petition lodged by Solicitor General Jose Calida against ABS-CBN back in February is now "moot and academic", officials said Wednesday as the media giant's franchise formally expired this month.

Putin honors Kim Jong Un with a WWII memorial medal

May 06, 2020

The embassy lauded Kim's "major personal contribution to commemorating Soviet citizens who perished and were buried in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and for caring about preserving burial sites and memorials of Soviet warriors in the DPRK".

Buzz on 'Murder Hornets' and Covid-19 source: Darcy cartoon

May 06, 2020

According to a study by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Chinese Institute for Brain Research, published on 21 February, the virus appeared in Wuhan in November 2019 and became established in the market in early December. Now, before we play the game of "he said, he said" remember this: Only one of these two people is a world-renowned infectious disease expert. According to the White House Tuesday, President Trump said the trade deal could be terminated if Beijing does not make ...

China Launches Spacecraft on Its Largest Carrier Rocket

May 06, 2020

Beijing has launched several space vehicles since 1999, the Shenzhou, which were modelled after Russia's Soyuz. China's new large carrier rocket Long March-5B blasts off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, May 5, 2020.

Thumbs-up from across the ditch for Aus-NZ 'travel bubble'

May 06, 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.

Huge Fire Tears Through Skyscraper In United Arab Emirates

May 06, 2020

Firefighters were dispatched to the Abbco Tower skyscraper in Sharjah , which could be seen entirely consumed by the fire in footage posted on Twitter . Many other residents also left the building with nothing other than face masks required in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Abbco Tower along with and other nearby buildings were quickly evacuated and residents taken to safety.

Was the coronavirus in France already in December? French doctors think so

May 06, 2020

As is the case with the French study , Italians think that their first cases may not have come directly from China. "It was already there in December". "So this case will allow us to better understand the evolution of the virus on French soil". Olivier Bouchaud, head of the hospital's infectious diseases department said the virus could have spread "quietly in the population, without anyone detecting its presence".

Global Coronavirus cases surge past 3.5 million

May 06, 2020

The country's death toll from COVID-19 rose to 70,646. It also projects there will be 200,000 new coronavirus cases every day. Per day from the coronavirus died on 2 029 people, before the number of deaths exceeded 2.6 thousand. The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 250,000 on Friday - increasing by over 100,000 deaths since 17th April - reported Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, citing data compiled by Johns Hopkins University .

Putin awards commemorative WWII medal to Kim Jong Un

May 06, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Kim Jong Un a commemorative war medal marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said Tuesday. The felicitation ceremony took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall, where Kim reshuffled North Korea's highest decision-making body last month. North Korea claims to have identified zero cases of coronavirus despite being bordered by three of the world's most affected countries: its origin nation, China; ...

British Virus Czar Resigns After Breaking Quarantine With COVID

May 06, 2020

Ferguson, who led the team at Imperial College London that advised the British government to take the national lockdown measures, told the Telegraph that he made an "error of judgement" and therefore stepped back from his involvement in SAGE.

Massive fire shoots up UAE high-rise tower; multiple injuries reported

May 06, 2020

Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blaze. According to Gulf News , the fire started at around 9:04am when Civil Defence crew from the Mina fire station and Al Nahda both rushed to the scene after they received a call from the police operation room about flames in the buidling.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized for ‘Benign Gallbladder Condition’

May 06, 2020

She initially sought medical care Monday, when the gallstone was first diagnosed. She is an alumni of Washington State University, where she received a degree in journalism and media production from the Edward R. She also was hospitalized in November for flu-like symptoms. She is not expected to miss any oral arguments, which are now being conducted via teleconference .

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.

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