Fla. mom faces murder charges for death of 9-year-old son

Мая 25, 2020

The tall tale prompted Florida cops to issue a statewide Amber Alert for Alejandro, who was nonverbal. The FDLE didn't say how the boy died, and Miami-Dade police have not immediately commented. "After stating she didn't have any drugs, he then stole her cellular phone and abducted her son, fleeing southbound in the unknown vehicle", according to the police report.

New York Times Devotes Entire Front Page to Names of Coronavirus Victims

Мая 25, 2020

All of the usual articles, photographs and graphics were replaced by the list of names and excerpts from their obituaries to memorialise the dead as the United States approaches the "grim milestone" of 100,000 coronavirus fatalities, the news outlet wrote.

Western Australia battered by 'once-in-a-decade' storm

Мая 25, 2020

A Bureau of Meteorology official, James Ashley, said the weather formation was "dynamic and complex", adding the storm is a result of a system from Cyclone Mangga in the southern Indian Ocean interacting with a cold front. Officials said conditions were expected to worsen overnight as the severe storm progressed. A "take action now" alert is in place for most of the state, including Perth which was expected to get its strongest lashing on Sunday night.

Benjamin Netanyahu begins graft trial with 'head held high'

Мая 24, 2020

Israel has navigated high-profile corruption cases before. In 2009, prime minister Ehud Olmert stepped down after police recommended he be indicted for graft. In three cases outlining separate allegations of wrongdoing , the premier stands charged with one count of bribery and three counts of fraud and breach of trust.

Lawyer says he's no longer representing Biden accuser Tara Reade

Мая 24, 2020

Reade", Wigdor said in a statement. "If they believe Tara Reade , they probably shouldn't vote for me", he said recently , addressing a question about what he would say to women voters who are concerned about the allegations. CBS did eventually cover the Reade allegations, but according to the New York Times , the major networks are not giving Reade a chance to appear on TV - and Reade mentioned King in particular as an anchor she admires and would like to tell her story to.

Biden: Black voters considering Trump 'ain't black'

Мая 24, 2020

Her comments came amid controversy surrounding former Vice President Joe Biden's claim earlier Friday that someone "ain't black " if they have trouble deciding between him and President Trump in an election. Biden has a history of racial condescension and today he once again proved what a growing number of Black Americans and I have always known: " Joe Biden does not deserve our votes".

Alligator once thought to have been owned by Hitler dead at 84

Мая 24, 2020

The zoo said the alligator , named Saturn, was about 84 years old when died on Friday. How he spent the intervening years always remained a mystery, but since July 1946 the alligator has been a hit with visitors in Moscow. The alligator was born in America in 1936 and was then taken to the Berlin Zoo where it had a habit of escaping. It is unclear how the rumour started.

United Kingdom to cut Huawei’s involvement in 5G network

Мая 24, 2020

Conservative PMs have also been urging the PM not to allow Huawei to build Britain's 5G networks. The development comes as Beijing has been tackling mounting worldwide criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which began in China before spreading to the rest of the world.

Rare, two-headed kitten born in Oregon

Мая 24, 2020

Clearly, it was much-needed respite from the coronavirus news cycle and the post has garnered more than 1,700 reactions so far, according to the Democrat-Herald. Biscuit appears to be doing well, but the Kings say they're taking the situation day-by-day and keeping a realistic outlook. So, how about a two-headed kitten? They suffer from a rare congenital defect called disprosopus, or cranial duplication.

USA blacklists 33 Chinese companies, institutions for alleged military links

Мая 24, 2020

They have also clashed over Hong Kong, human rights, trade and US support for Chinese-claimed Taiwan. The sanctions followed China's move to impose a national security law to quash the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, which US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called a "disastrous proposal".

Muted Eid Shopping, Celebrations In Kashmir Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Мая 24, 2020

India has declared it will celebrate Eid on Monday . In Somalia, Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment, Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan announced today's Eid late Friday after eight people came forward testifying they have sighted the new moon in the vicinities of Mogadishu, the capital.

Hong Kong protest over proposed national security law met with tear gas

Мая 24, 2020

HONG KONG (AP) - The last British governor of Hong Kong said China has betrayed the semi-autonomous territory by tightening control over the city it had promised could keep freedoms not found on the mainland. Almost 200 political figures from around the world have added to growing condemnation of Beijing's planned new security law in Hong Kong . "People have lives and jobs in Hong Kong , it's not like they can uproot and come back right now", he said.

NY relaxes restrictions, Gov. Cuomo announces gatherings up to 10 people allowed

Мая 24, 2020

NY is taking a new approach to encourage mask-wearing in the city. "It's a sign that we are making real progress and I feel good about that", Cuomo said. The governor announced the eased restrictions just one day after lifting the ban on religious ceremonies and Memorial Day celebrations. Brad Lander, another member of the New York City Council, said on Twitter that while he supports "separation of church-and-state" and agrees "it has to be all or none", jumping abruptly to 10-person ...

New York Times Cover Features Names of Coronavirus Victims

Мая 24, 2020

The tribute comes as the nation is poised to hit the grim milestone of almost 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. The big picture "They were not simply names on a list". Tom Bodkin, chief creative officer of The Times , said he did not remember any front pages without images, though there have been pages with only graphics, during his 40 years at the newspaper.

North Korea's Kim vows to further bolster nuclear war deterrence

Мая 24, 2020

The reclusive despot has appeared publicly four times in April and so far in May - compared to 27 times in the same period previous year, Reuters reported. The report did not elaborate on what concrete steps would be taken. Kim signed seven "orders" related military measures discussed during the meeting including those aimed at enhancing "the responsibility and roles of the major military educational institutions", reorganizing "the military commanding system" and promoting "the military ...

Trump campaign launches 'You Ain't Black' website, lampooning Biden

Мая 24, 2020

Black voters helped resurrect Biden's campaign in this year's primaries with a second place finish in the Nevada caucuses and a resounding win in the SC primary after he'd started with embarrassing finishes in overwhelmingly white Iowa and New Hampshire.

Afghanistan: Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire with government

Мая 24, 2020

This week, they have tried, without success, to take Kunduz, a strategic town in the North that they have attacked multiple times in recent years and have even briefly controlled. Those images went viral in social media. But with the latest insurgent Eid cease-fire order, critics said the Taliban seem to have discouraged taking such images, as it suggested insurgent fighters were exhausted of the war.

COVID-19: For Second Consecutive Day, India's Cases See Record Spike

Мая 24, 2020

Only the US, Brazil and Russian Federation, the countries with the highest number of infections, have reported a higher average of new cases than India. Meanwhile, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency reported on Friday there have been 99 positive cases of COVID-19 in Branch County since the outbreak began with 168 cases in Hillsdale County and 96 cases in St.

FBI Director Orders Internal Review Of Michael Flynn Investigation

Мая 24, 2020

The FBI did not say what sort of potential misconduct it was looking for in the investigation of Flynn , who pleaded guilty to lying to agents about conversations with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition period. Legal scholars argue the demand that Sullivan drop the case at this point has dramatic implications for judicial independence and the constitution's separation-of-powers.

Iran to retaliate over any U.S. 'trouble' for Venezuela-bound ships

Мая 24, 2020

Specifically, US sanctions on Iran target anyone purchasing or facilitating the purchase of petroleum products from that country. Acquiring the latter has become hard due to the American sanctions, leading to fuel shortages in Venezuela. Over a decade of mismanagement and lack of staff, combined with US sanctions that since 2019 have limited imports, Venezuela's refineries are in poor condition.

Jeff Sessions fires back at Trump for interfering in Alabama Senate race

Мая 23, 2020

That's not your agenda and it's not mine or Alabama's. The state of play: Even before endorsing Tommy Tuberville for the Senate seat in early March, Trump repeatedly criticized Sessions on social media. '3 years ago today @jeffsessions threw @realDonaldTrump to the wolves with the Mueller appointment. If former Attorney General Jeff Sessions - now running to regain a U.S.

Leaving hand sanitizer in hot vehicles a fire risk: Alberta doctors

Мая 23, 2020

Many people have stocked up on hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic but fire officials are warning to not leave the sanitizer in cars, especially during warmer weather because it could start a fire. 16 News Now's Lindsay Stone spoke with Clay Fire Marshall Dave Cherrone about the dangers of leaving hand sanitizer in a hot auto. Experts from Arizona State University said that cars parked under the summer heat could get as hot as 160°F to 170°F.

La Liga given all-clear to resume season after three-month break

Мая 23, 2020

Messi's Barcelona has a slender two-point lead over arch-rival Real with 11 rounds of fixtures remaining and reacted to the news with a tweet of its talisman. The interruption to the season forced several clubs, including Barcelona, to reduce player salaries because of a drop in revenues. With time limited, and with the top sides also having Champions League and Europa League commitments, it will mean teams playing both midweek and at weekends.

Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for travellers arriving in United Kingdom from 8 June

Мая 23, 2020

Breaches will be punishable with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice in England, or prosecution with an unlimited fine. The move will anger some sectors, with Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary earlier this week branding the plan "idiotic" and "unimplementable", while trade body Airlines UK has previously said a quarantine "would effectively kill" worldwide travel to and from Britain .

U.S. demands review of WHO's handling of pandemic starts now, seeks reforms

Мая 23, 2020

U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar told the assembly on Monday: "We must be frank about one of the primary reasons this outbreak spun out of control: there was a failure by this organisation to obtain the information that the world needed, and that failure cost many lives".

United Kingdom says PM's adviser Cummings did not break lockdown guidelines

Мая 23, 2020

According to a joint investigation by the Daily Mirror and the Guardian , at the same time as the UK Government was instructing people to remain home - with fines in place for those contravening the rules - Mr Cummings chose to escape the capital.

Brazil has now second-highest number of Coronavirus cases in the world

Мая 23, 2020

Surges in infections across much of Central and South America continued to drive the global toll higher even as hard-hit nations in Europe, along with the United States , sought to move into a cautious recovery phase with new infections dipping.

GNA takes military camp south of Tripoli

Мая 23, 2020

Turkey, which intervened earlier this year by providing the GNA with military support and fighters, has said it is "well prepared" to defend its bases, and would respond appropriately to any attacks on Ankara's interests in Libya. On Wednesday, Hifter's forces announced they would withdraw up to 3 kilometers from the front line around Tripoli in a humanitarian gesture aimed at giving the residents a respite from the fighting to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr this weekend.

Brazil surges to second in coronavirus cases worldwide

Мая 23, 2020

Bolsonaro has also continuously pushed for the country's economy to reopen. But news elsewhere was less positive. Brazil has become the sixth country in the world to report more than 20,000 deaths from the coronavirus amid warnings the outbreak has not yet reached its peak.

HAPPY HOUR: 50 people allowed in NSW restaurants from June 1

Мая 23, 2020

Trying to envision a society where we're all seated at pubs as if knights at a round table is totally weird and alien but I kind of dig it. The Premier dominated that there could be no possibilities of new romance and declared mingling with strangers was frowned upon.

WHO Director General: New Coronavirus Cases See Biggest Increase In Single Day

Мая 23, 2020

The WHO was also getting to grips with US President Donald Trump's reform ultimatum, giving the organisation 30 days to overhaul its operations otherwise its biggest contributor would freeze its funding and consider pulling out altogether. Trump accused the World Health Organization of ignoring reports of the novel coronavirus spreading in China in December and accused it of failing to share "critical information" regarding the outbreak, after having earlier accused the body of being ...

Man killed during Zoom call, police say

Мая 23, 2020

The police said they found Powers stabbed to death in his home, killed by his son. Police are investigating a killing that happened during a Zoom chat Thursday in NY. Scully-Powers was arrested and is to be charged with second-degree murder, Suffolk County Police said. WABC reported that Scully-Powers answered the door, before slamming it closed and running upstairs.

At least 1 passenger SURVIVES Pakistani plane crash

Мая 23, 2020

They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief media. Footage shows a number of locals carrying Masood, their arms like a stretcher, stumbling over the wreckage as they struggled to keep him from falling. "Sir - mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday Pakistan 8303", the pilot said before the transmission ended. Pakistan recently began resuming domestic flights last week, starting with 20 per cent of capacity.

Sens. 'Concerned' Surveillance Of Trump Preceded Crossfire Hurricane

Мая 23, 2020

The majority of requests occurred before Flynn's communications with Kislyak on December 29. The Washington Post reports that the former Trump administration official's name was never actually "masked" in the FBI's report on their conversation, but Flynn was still "unmasked" by Obama administration officials regardless.

United Kingdom to introduce '14-day quarantine' for worldwide arrivals

Мая 22, 2020

What does the new system involve? All arriving passengers will be required to fill this in to provide contact and travel information so they can be contacted if they, or someone they may have been in contact with develops the disease. We are introducing these new measures now to keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave. He told Nick Ferrari: "Quarantining people coming into the country really matters when of if we get our incidence really low - so if our ...

Palestine security pulls out of area B in Jerusalem

Мая 22, 2020

He said Palestine held the U.S. administration responsible for the occupation of the Palestinian people and considered it a key partner in Israel's actions and decisions against the rights of the Palestinians. Officials from the U.S., Russia, EU and United Nations will hold a video-conference today to discuss the possibility of an worldwide meeting to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Western diplomats tell me.

We’ve forgiven our fathers killers - Slain journalist Khashoggi’s sons

Мая 22, 2020

The Saudi court which issued the five death sentences in December said the killing was not premeditated, a ruling which backed assertions by Saudi officials but which contradicted the findings of a UN-led inquiry into Khashoggi's killing. Riyadh has described the murder as a "rogue" operation, but both the Central Intelligence Agency and a United Nations special envoy have directly linked Prince Mohammed to the killing, a charge the kingdom vehemently denies.

Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others

Мая 22, 2020