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Beijing reiterates Taiwan is an inalienable part of China

May 09, 2020

Taiwan has diplomatic relations with only 15 countries, nearly all small and developing. Taiwan is not formally recognised as a country by China or New Zealand , as well as most nations, because Beijing claims sovereignty over the island state.

Confirms 1 additional death, 29 new cases of COVID-19

May 09, 2020

So far, there have outbreaks at 39 of those facilities, including 22 where active outbreaks remain, and 17, where the outbreaks have been declared officially over. "It will be a slow and thoughtful restart. Each of us must use the individual principles that we have set out and guide our own actions moving forward".

New Evidence Appears to Corroborate Reade's Biden Allegation

May 09, 2020

Last week, Reade's former neighbor came forward to say that Reade told her about the alleged attack sometime in 1995 or 1996. Reade's then-husband Theodore Dronen filed the declaration, which was obtained by the San Louis Obispo Tribune , while contesting a restraining order that Reade had filed against him after he filed for divorce.

Pakistan to lift lockdown from Saturday, despite rising coronavirus curve

May 08, 2020

It is the same poor people, who PM Khan has claimed to be anxious about, would suffer the most as they probably won't be able to afford healthcare costs due to prolonged care for cases of coronavirus that require hospitalization. "The situation at the LoC is turning serious", he said. "Tell us, where is the proof?[of the launch pads]" he asked. "The Indian leadership is making non-serious allegations against Pakistan ", he said.

Indianapolis demonstrators rally in protest over the death of veteran Sean Reed

May 08, 2020

Reed's father, Jamie Reed, said he had seen the video and was "crushed" by its contents. In the video, it's hard to discern why Sean feels threatened, but it starts with him urging someone to "please come get me". "It is a distinct looking gun... we are aware of photos of the driver holding a similar distinct looking weapon". Protests erupted in Indianapolis Thursday, a day after police fatally shot two black men and killed a white pregnant woman in three separate incidents , one of ...

'Rogue group' behind plot to overthrow Venezuela president

May 08, 2020

On Thursday, state television aired a video with captured American Airan Berry , who said the objectives of the mission were to control specific targets such as intelligence service Sebin and military intelligence group DGCIM and to "get" Maduro.

Iran natural disaster rocks capital, kills one

May 08, 2020

Esmaeil Najjar, head of the Crisis Management Organization, said a 60-year-old man in Damavand lost his life due to a brain injury. The shaking, which lasted for several moments, could be felt as far away as Qom, Alborz, Mazandaran and Zanjan provinces.

8 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia; no tsunami alert

May 08, 2020

The bureau further reported that the tremors were strongly felt by people on nearby small islands, as well as those in some cities in Papua, the easternmost province of Indonesia. Indonesia is located in an area known as the " Ring of Fire " in the Pacific Basin which consists of a series of volcanoes, fault lines, and oceanic trenches in a horseshoe shape.

Invest now to fight next pandemic, says WHO

May 08, 2020

The director general said the COVID-19 pandemic would eventually recede, but there can be no going back to business as usual. Citing medicinal plants such as Artemisia annua which are being considered as possible treatments for COVID-19, World Health Organization said such plants have to be tested for efficacy and adverse side effects.

Coronavirus: 1,888 dead in India; Delhi records biggest spike again

May 08, 2020

Maharashtra reported the maximum number of cases and fatalities, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Punjab are among other major states affected badly by the virus.

NYC's subways historic shut down for coronavirus cleaning

May 08, 2020

Public transit workers have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19; more than 100 workers have died from the virus. "We are testing and piloting these things on an aggressive time frame", Patrick Foye, the MTA's chairman and CEO, said. "Our customers should not have to board a auto that's being used as a shelter", Acting New York City Transit President Sarah Feinberg said last week.

Biden Accuser Tara Reade's Lawyer Is Trump Donor

May 08, 2020

Biden's campaign hasn't responded to multiple requests for comment on stories about Reade, including a request for comment on the court document. "I'm saying unequivocally, it never, never happened", Biden told "Morning Joe". Separately, The Associated Press news agency reported on Thursday that Reade was being represented by Douglas Wigdor, a prominent lawyer and political donor to President Donald Trump's 2016 Republican campaign.

Why does DOJ want to drop its case against Michael Flynn?

May 08, 2020

It was an unusual move by the Justice Department, and CNN's legal and political analysts smelled a rat. The filing drew swift criticism from former top FBI officials who had worked on the case and supported the investigation into Flynn, whose lies about his contacts with Russian Federation prompted Trump to fire him three years ago and special counsel Robert Mueller to flip him to cooperate in the Russian Federation investigation.

Tamil Nadu to open state-run TASMAC liquor outlets from May 7

May 08, 2020

In a statement the government has clarified that the central government has allowed liquor shops and the neighboring states of Telangana and Karnataka have already opened up to huge cheers from consumers. In New Delhi , authorities imposed a special 70 percent tax on liquor purchases to dissuade crowds and raise revenue. Liquor sales contribute mightily to the state exchequer in the state with TASMAC reporting almost Rs 29,000 crore turn over in 2019-20 financial year.

N. Korea lashes South as Kim praises China’s Xi

May 08, 2020

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) told a closed-door parliamentary committee in Seoul the pandemic was one of the reasons why Mr Kim has made much fewer public appearances this year, according to Kim Byung Kee, one of the lawmakers who attended the spy agency meeting.

Film Created By Isle Of Wight Residents For 75th VE Day Celebrations

May 08, 2020

In the United Kingdom, commemorations started with a military flypast over London shortly after 11:00 CEST. 'At this most hard of times, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the events of 75 years ago and, as best we can safely, pay tribute and mark the occasion - and, I hope, in some small way this helps respect the anniversary, as well as recognises the challenges faced by the community at this time'.

Singapore reports 741 new novel coronavirus cases today

May 08, 2020

In a detailed data released late Tuesday, Singapore has so far classified 1,241 as community cases, 579 as imported cases, and 592 cases involving work permit holders not residing in dorms. Meanwhile, 17,082 cases with mild symptoms, or are clinically well, but still tested positive for COVID-19 remain isolated at community facilities.

United Nations appeals for $4.7 billion more to fight virus pandemic

May 08, 2020

Lowcock said that while the virus has now affected every country and nearly every person on the planet, the most devastating and destabilizing impacts will be felt in the world's poorest countries. World Food Program Executive Director David Beasley said the United Nations food agency helps almost 100 million people on any given day and "unless we can keep those essential operations going, the health pandemic will soon be followed by a hunger pandemic".

Fifteen migrant workers run over by a cargo train in India

May 08, 2020

The injured have been shifted to Aurangabad civil hospital. The labourers had been walking along the train tracks and apparently slept on the tracks after exhaustion. "My condolences with the bereaved families", Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted. The Railways have been running Shramik special trains to ferry migrant workers to their native states.

Coronavirus: PPE from Turkey fails United Kingdom safety standards

May 08, 2020

The shipment of items was announced by the authorities after the union and professional bodies warned that NHS staff will not work without PPE. NHS Confederation chief executive Niall Dickson said care homes and GP surgeries were still facing "some difficulties".

Aurangabad: 14 Migrant Workers Run Over by Goods Train, 5 Injured

May 08, 2020

The home-bound exhausted lot of workers were run over between Jalna and Aurangabad . At least 15 migrant labourers were mowed down by a goods train at Aurangabad in Maharashtra on Friday. "The freight train had empty petroleum containers and it was on its way to Panewadi in Manmad". He added that an inquiry has been ordered under the Commissioner of Railway Safety, SCR.

Personal valet of President Trump tests positive for coronavirus

May 08, 2020

According to a Los Angeles physician, somebody exposed to COVID-19 may still test negative the next day. Several valets cater to the president and his guests at the White House, including serving meals and providing drinks. Trump said the health scare showed the "fallacy" of calls for widespread nationwide testing. "But they do the tests and it just shows you that the fallacy - it is what I have been saying - testing is not a flawless art".

Donald Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution

May 08, 2020

But a recent verbal escalation following an incident between USA ships and Iranian speedboats in the Gulf showed that tensions remain high. The Trump administration had given shifting explanations of the basis for the January 3 strike that killed Soleimani, including that he had posed an imminent threat to USA personnel in the Middle East and that it was retaliation for an attack on an Iraqi base that killed a US contractor.

Download the government's three-step roadmap to reopen Australia

May 08, 2020

Step two will allow larger size gatherings of up to 20 people inside homes, businesses, and public places. The second phase will allow gatherings of up to 20 people, with gyms, beauty therapists, cinemas, theatres, amusement parks, galleries and museums to reopen.

Unanimous Supreme Court throws out 'Bridgegate' convictions

May 08, 2020

The closures caused traffic gridlock and were meant to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, Mark Sokolich, after he declined to endorse Christie, according to prosecutors. The court's decision, which appears to end one of the strangest political dramas in American history, vacates an earlier ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia that had upheld most of the counts against Baroni and Kelly .

Coronavirus Claims: Pompeo has no evidence about virus lab leak: China

May 08, 2020

Officially, China's toll for the virus is 4,633 - but several countries have cast doubt on whether the numbers are accurate. Mark Alexander Milley: the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. NPR interviewed 10 leading scientists familiar with lab accidents and concluded that there is virtually no chance that the new coronavirus was released as a result of a laboratory accident in China or anywhere else.

Tanzania: goat, paw paw, jackfruit test positive for coronavirus [Morning Call]

May 08, 2020

The sub-Saharan nation's leader said he then assigned them human names and ages and delivered them to lab technicians who were purposefully unaware of their animal origins, in a freaky blind test. The next day, the head of the national health laboratory in charge of testing was suspended. "The tests that Tanzania is using we know they are working very well", John Nkengasong told journalists on a conference call.

Why is China constantly dodging investigation of virus origins?

May 08, 2020

Last week, USA intelligence officials issued a rare public statement saying they agree with the global scientific consensus that the virus originated in an animal but will continue to investigate if it was the result of an accident in a lab.

Obama Called GOP's Bogus Biden-Ukraine Probe Part Of 'Russian Disinformation'

May 08, 2020

The letter, signed by the former president's records representative and not Obama himself, does not mention Joe Biden , Obama's vice president and the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, reports BuzzFeed News, which obtained the document.

Australian Cardinal George Pell knew of child abuse, report says

May 08, 2020

The findings had been released after the Excessive Courtroom final month overturned Cardinal Pell's little one abuse convictions. The report states: "We are satisfied that in 1973 Father Pell turned his mind to the prudence of Ridsdale taking boys on overnight camps".

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 50,000 Mark

May 08, 2020

In Rajasthan, the state's health minister Raghu Sharma said about 52 percent COVID-19 patients have recovered, giving the state the best recovery rate in the country. The state saw 1,233 new cases and 34 deaths on May 6. A large number of new cases in the state are linked to Chennai's Koyambedu market, which is considered one of the largest vegetable markets in Asia.

Trump says China could have stopped pandemic after initially praising their efforts

May 08, 2020

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have projected that the American economy will enter into recession. "Could have been stopped in China", he said. Germany and France reported major slumps in industrial production and Britain said its economic output would plummet by 14 percent this year. But French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said four regions including the greater Paris area would see a more limited easing of restrictions as authorities remain concerned.

Trump Says He Would ‘Certainly Consider’ Bringing Flynn Back Into His Administration

May 08, 2020

The recovered documents prove that a conspiracy was hatched to get General Flynn to break the law or to have him resign or be fired by President Trump as Trump's National Security Adviser. A federal prosecutor from Missouri is reviewing the Justice Department's handling of the case at the direction of Attorney General William Barr. At another point, the notes say, "If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act, give facts to DoJ and have them decide".

Top U.K. coronavirus scientist resigns after breaking lockdown rules

May 07, 2020

On Tuesday, Ferguson abruptly resigned his post on the UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies due to an "error of judgment". " Social distancing regulations are there for a very clear objective", his spokesman said. Professor Neil Ferguson had publicly emphasised the need to maintain "significant levels of social distancing - probably indefinitely until we have a vaccine available".

Justice Department to Drop Charges Against Michael Flynn

May 07, 2020

Handwritten notes authored by the FBI's former counterintelligence chief Bill Priestap showed Priestap planning with former Director James Comey and Deputy Director Andrew McCabe contemplating how they might be able to get Flynn to lie to agents.

Donald Trump fires back against GOP-led 'Mourning in America' attack

May 07, 2020

Trump went after the group and its members - who include lawyer George Conway , husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway - after it released the ad this week. Tens of thousands of Americans have been killed by "a deadly virus Donald Trump ignored", according to the one-minute online video, titled " Mourning in America ".

Snow possible this weekend in parts of Pennsylvania, but shouldn’t stick

May 07, 2020

With little sun Friday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the lower and middle 40s. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Fitzgerald said snow is now occurring in some areas, like a coating over the northwest mountains, but for the Lower Susquehanna Valley the real cold won't hit until Friday.

Iraq lawmakers approve government of Prime Minister-designate Kadhimi

May 07, 2020

Iraq's new Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office after the country's parliament approved a new government on Wednesday following almost six months of political wrangling. Kadhemi will also have to resolve budget and oil disputes with the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, and lead a strategic dialogue with the United States in June over economic and military ties.

Turkey President Erdogan announces steps to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions

May 07, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Monday what he called a "normalization plan" to gradually ease restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic as the death rate falls, but warned of tougher measures to come should the number of infections rebound.

White House Press Secretary Destroys Media in One Minute

May 07, 2020

He said the task force will continue with a focus on reopening the country, as well as development of vaccines and therapeutic treatments. "But we're now looking at a little bit of a different form and that form is safety and opening and we'll have a different group probably set up for that".

Facebook Appoints Maina Kiai as a Member in Oversight Board

May 07, 2020

Over the following months, the Board will also be able to review appeals from users who want Facebook to remove content, including advertising. "Our financial independence is also guaranteed by the establishment of a $130 million (Ksh13 billion) trust fund that is completely independent of Facebook, which will fund our operations and can not be revoked".

NY governor gives coronavirus update

May 07, 2020

With 37% who said they're retired, and 46% saying they were unemployed. This results show that the deadly novel coronavirus has continued to spread even when people were following the lockdown rules. New York State, a virus hot spot, requested healthcare workers from across the nation to come and help with frontline response efforts. The governor said during a press conference that more than 100 hospitals across NY participated in a survey involving roughly 1,000 patients, and the data ...

No One Who's Contracted Coronavirus Can Join Military

May 07, 2020

All 65 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) around the country will implement the new guidelines to determine the medical status of enlisting recruits. Applicants typically have their temperature taken and are asked about potential symptoms and contact during initial screening. The measures are meant to serve as interim guidance and don't necessarily mean that a potential recruit would be barred from service, an anonymous official told McClatchy .

UK PM says will set out details on easing lockdown on Sunday

May 07, 2020

The prime minister has already hinted he will announce a limited return to pre-pandemic life in an address to the nation on Sunday, with the new measures set to come in as early as Monday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted the number of people dying in the UK is appalling. Although deaths are falling, ministers and officials have struggled to get a grip on the crisis in care homes, where some of the most vulnerable people risk contracting the disease.

Canadian cops take down teenage girl in stormtrooper costume over toy gun

May 07, 2020

However, that wasn't satisfactory as a female officer can be heard saying again, "Get down on the ground". 'Even if it was a real gun I think dropping it immediately and complying is a pretty obvious tell that a 5 year old could see and just look at the thing and be like "oh it's fake, let me grab some orange tape from my auto and we'll be on our way" and give them a warning but sure, ' another added.

Texas hair salon owner jailed for defying coronavirus shutdown

May 07, 2020

Luther was given seven days in jail on Tuesday after she refused to apologize for defying coronavirus related restrictions by remaining open for business. The letter also took issue with the penultimate line in the governor's letter which suggested that the court's prosecution of Luther constituted an "abuse of discretion", unfairly punishing her when the judiciary could've chosen an alternative way to address the matter.

Coronavirus WAR: Pompeo lashes out at China for failing to 'stop' pandemic

May 07, 2020

The Chinese state-backed Wuhan Institute of Virology has said the virus did not originate there. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there was "enormous evidence" the coronavirus came from a Chinese lab. Chen offered full support to the United Nations health agency and insisted there was no question of its director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus having been "influenced by China".

Tape Shows NY Police Officer Punching Social Distance Violator To Ground

May 07, 2020

Despite the latest fiasco, de Blasio said the police department has made great strides overall in reducing its use of force in recent years by training all of its officers in de-escalation techniques and by building stronger relationships within communities.

Russian doctors jump to death from hospital windows due to pandemic pressure

May 07, 2020

Colleagues of Aleksandr Shulepov and representatives of the regional coronavirus task force said over the weekend that on May 2 Shulepov fell out of a second-floor window at the hospital where he worked and was being treated for the coronavirus in the town of Novaya Usman, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL) said .

Rep. John Ratcliffe Testifies Before The Senate Intelligence Committee

May 07, 2020

If confirmed, Ratcliffe would replace acting DNI Richard Grenell who is also the USA ambassador to Germany. Trump revived the nomination again in February, calling Ratcliffe "an outstanding man of great talent!" on Twitter . Ratcliffe initially said he had not seen intelligence that it had come from a lab, but under questioning later in the hearing, he also said he had not seen intelligence that it had originated from a market either.

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