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Trump's Threat To Move Convention Causes Overnight Scramble

May 28, 2020

President Trump fired back at Cooper via twitter saying that the party needs a concrete answer from Governor Cooper on holding the convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cooper, who has followed federal health guidelines in a phased reopening of his state, had told reporters earlier in the day that the health and safety of his citizens were paramount as North Carolina plans for the August 24-27 event.

Biden blasts Trump for mocking face masks

May 28, 2020

When asked by CNN if wearing a mask projected strength or weakness, Biden called Trump "an absolute fool" for his mockery and said "presidents are supposed to lead, not engage in folly and be falsely masculine". Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he hopes to announce his pick for vice president around August 1, just two months before the vice presidential debate scheduled for October.

Six crew members on livex vessel test positive to COVID-19

May 28, 2020

Crew members on board the Al Kuwait reported fevers before docking in Fremantle on Friday. The six infected crew were transferred to hotel quarantine in the nearby city of Perth while health officials consider what to do with the remaining 42 on board, he said.

Iran girl, 13, beheaded by father in 'honour killing'

May 28, 2020

The girl reportedly told the police she feared a violent reaction from her father. President Hassan Rouhani pushed for speedy adoption of relevant bills, some which have apparently shuttled for years among various decision-making bodies in Iran.

United States records 100,000 coronavirus deaths

May 28, 2020

A total of 657 people have died in the past 24 hours as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT), the Baltimore-based institution said. U.S. President Donald Trump has argued that his country's increased virus testing capacity is contributing to the rise in the number of confirmed cases, calling the high figure a "badge of honor".

Trump marks Memorial Day with visits to national cemetery, monument

May 28, 2020

Changing sites would be hard for numerous reasons, including the contract between Republican officials and Charlotte leaders to hold the gathering there. "I wish that the president, as our nation's leader, would set a positive example and not travel during this holiday weekend", Young said in a statement.

Tulsa Police Find 2nd Body Possibly Connected To 2 Missing Toddlers

May 28, 2020

Police said the body recovered was a young boy. These undated photos released by the Tulsa ( Oklahoma ) Police Department show Tony, left, and Miracle Crook. Investigators also searched cars entering and leaving the complex, along with trash cans. Searchers used sonar on Tuesday to examine a Tulsa pond for two young children last seen days ago with their noncustodial mother, who was arrested after being questioned about their disappearance.

COVID-19 Has Killed More Than 100,000 Americans

May 28, 2020

Washington state, which saw the first major outbreak in the USA, has had just 1,100 deaths. The U.S. also leads in the overall number of coronavirus cases with 1.7 million with Brazil placing a distant second with 400,000 confirmed cases.

Australian PM Says International Travel Could Resume with New Zealand

May 28, 2020

At a meeting last week, the taskforce reportedly approved the timetable in the presence of Federal Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham. The taskforce meets once a week to discuss and agree on a plan to reopen the tourism industry, with government representatives often in attendance.

United States ending sanctions waivers for work at Iran nuclear sites

May 28, 2020

The Trump administration will end the waivers it repeatedly renewed since leaving the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA, in May 2018, Mr Pompeo said on Twitter. The United States, however, did not move to stop global support for Bushehr, oil-rich Iran's only nuclear power plant, where Russian Federation has been supplying fuel.

Coronavirus restrictions could impact state GOP convention in Greenville

May 28, 2020

Trump wrote on Monday, which was the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S. But wait a second. "Every state we talk to is saying, 'We want to nominate the president here.' They're so excited to have that", she claimed. RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel told reporters in mid-May that she's not heard any concern from delegates about attending the August convention in Charlotte.

One in 6 young people out of work due to coronavirus crisis

May 28, 2020

A survey of young people across the world by the ILO showed that 17.1 per cent of them have stopped working since the pandemic struck. The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Wednesday

May 28, 2020

The Canadian Armed Forces members say they observed cockroach infestations, aggressive feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying out for help for hours. But it is especially risky for older people and elder care homes in many parts of the world have been especially hard-hit by the pandemic. The rules for staff deployment at long-term care homes will also remain in place.

Trudeau, Singh pressed on parties' decisions to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

May 27, 2020

Yukon has already implemented a paid sick leave program for employers. Trudeau said it's Canada's obligation as a leading economy to help shepherd other countries through issues brought on by the pandemic. "Small business owners just can not be expected to take on any additional costs at this time", said federation president Dan Kelly in a statement. Higher EI premiums, combined with plans for years of Canadian Pension Plan premium increases, mean rising payroll taxes at a time of high ...

Trump v Biden: US presidential candidates ramp up face mask row

May 27, 2020

Trump said he couldn't hear and asked the reporter to remove it. Trump has repeatedly been criticised for not wearing a mask in public. He has repeatedly declined opportunities to wear a mask in public, telling reporters at a Ford plant in MI last week that he "didn't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it", though he did wear a mask while touring parts of the plant.

The WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Trial Over Patient Safety Fears

May 27, 2020

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (purple), isolated from a patient sample. He said the other arms of the trial - a major worldwide initiative to hold clinical tests of potential treatments for the virus - were continuing. As the pandemic spread and the urgency for effective treatment of COVID-19 mounted, several countries, including the U.S., have already started relying heavily ...

Trump Threatens to Move Republican Convention Out of N. Carolina

May 27, 2020

The Republican National Convention is scheduled to take place in Charlotte Aug. 24-27, but due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic , Cooper has not guaranteed that the arena will be allowed to operate at full capacity. "Upon debating whether or not the virtual conference would be suitable, the Rev. Leah D. Daughtry, who headed the 2008 and 2016 Democratic conventions, told Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball blog , "...canceling the in-person convention is a rising possibility, especially ...

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on SC coast

May 27, 2020

The National Hurricane Center announced on Wednesday morning that Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of SC. As technology improved, experts have been able to pick up on storms similar to Bertha faster, therefore reducing the likelihood a true tropical storm goes unnamed.

Brazil daily coronavirus deaths again top 1,000

May 27, 2020

He has not moved to ban travel from Russian Federation, which has the world's third-highest number of infections. Bolsonaro has insisted people should resume their normal lives, arguing that an economic catastrophe would be more deadly than the virus.

Russian fighter jets intercept U.S. Navy patrol aircraft over Mediterranean Sea

May 27, 2020

The US Navy has sharply criticized as "unsafe" and "irresponsible" a Tuesday intercept of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft by Russian Su-35 fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. The close encounter - which lasted more than an hour - comes after Russian pilots buzzed two U.S. planes in the same area in April. It is common for Russian and American aircraft to intercept each other in strategic locations and along each other's borders.

Singapore's APL England loses cargo in heavy Australian seas

May 27, 2020

The ship's power was restored within a few minutes, but the vessel, which had been en route from Ningbo, China to Melbourne, has altered course and is now heading to Brisbane . "We have been advising coastal councils of what they need to do if containers and their contents come ashore between Sydney and Gosford as modelling of sea currents suggested", he said.

Boris Johnson backs key aide Dominic Cummings over lockdown breach claims

May 27, 2020

Britain's lockdown , which began on March 23, stipulated that people should remain at their primary residence, leaving only for essential local errands and exercise. The PM said he thought Cummings had "followed the instincts of every father and every parent" in making the 260-mile trip from London to Durham with his wife and child and said he did not "mark him down" for that.

Boy calmly walks away from pursuing brown bear

May 27, 2020

He also warns Alessandro not to suddenly turn his back on the bear, and it will mind its own business. Video of the encounter shows Alessandro slowly and cautiously walking away as the brown bear follows him down a mountain path, with stepfather Loris Calliari urging him to be careful, the BBC reports.

WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Testing Over Safety Concerns

May 27, 2020

The researchers utilized data compiled from hundreds of hospitals on six continents, with patients hospitalized from late December through mid-April who all tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. One early critique is that the authors of the study didn't do enough to adjust for disease severity between treatment groups and the control group, which could lead to an over-estimate of the mortalities associated with hydroxychloroquine treatment.

Chinese president tells army to prepare for war

May 27, 2020

Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh , Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice. "It remains within our side of the LAC". The US has reacted by challenging China on its behaviour with the outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Alice Wells, suggesting "there's a method here to Chinese operation".

Spain corrects its official death toll from COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Standing in a line, the royal family all wore black ensembles for the occasion - with Queen Letizia opting for a simple dress featuring a dainty belt, similar to her daughter Sofia's look. What has changed: Under the new system, Spain's health authorities say infections are not detected on the day they are detected - not the day they were detected, leading to a spike in numbers this week.

Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

May 27, 2020

If not, extradition proceedings will continue. Prosecutors accused her of committing fraud by lying to a USA bank, which is a crime in both Canada and the United States. "There'd be no further escalation at the moment", he says. Huawei continues to play a central role in those tensions. The move drew condemnation from Beijing and warnings from Huawei's rotating chairman, Guo Ping, that the latest USA curbs on its business would cause the whole industry to "pay a awful price".

Spy pigeon carrying ‘coded message’ captured along International Border in J-K

May 27, 2020

Remember that this is not the first time that India has accused a pigeon of being a spy for Pakistan . A spy pigeon, suspected to be trained in Pakistan was captured by the locals at the International Border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Japan OK's funds for $1.1 T stimulus to fight pandemic woes

May 27, 2020

Japan will ramp up total government bond issuance for the current fiscal year to 210 trillion yen ($1.95 trillion), the largest since comparable data became available in 2014, to fund spending to combat the coronavirus pandemic, government sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

South Korean schools close after kindergartner tests positive for coronavirus

May 27, 2020

South Korea reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the country steps up efforts to bring the latest infections tied to the capital Seoul's nightlife district under control. "We'll be able to take immediate action", she said. Students in their first year of high school, their second year of middle school, or their third or fourth year of elementary school will go back to classrooms June 3.

World Health Organization warns of a second peak in coronavirus infections

May 27, 2020

Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO's Emergencies Program and leader of the team responsible for the global containment and treatment of COVID-19. All 50 USA states have now started easing their stay-at-home orders and reopening their economies to varying degrees.

Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Anime Studio Arson That Killed 36 People

May 27, 2020

Shinki Aoba allegedly broke into the building, "scattered gasoline on the ground floor, set fire to it", and killed 14 men and 22 women, a police spokesman said, confirming his arrest on suspicion of murder. But the company has denied basing any of its anime on this work. In mid-July previous year, Aoba went to the studio, poured fuel around the entrance and shouted "Die!" as he set the building ablaze, media reported.

DOJ Drops Probes Into 3 Senators

May 27, 2020

Jim Inhofe (R-Idaho). Loeffler sold stocks valued at $1.25 million to $3.1 million in late February and early March in companies whose value later dropped significantly. "Today's clear exoneration by the Department of Justice affirms what Senator Loeffler has said all along - she did nothing wrong", Stephen Lawson, the spokesperson for Loeffler said in a statement .

Minister to British PM resigns over Cummings' lockdown trips

May 27, 2020

The Communities Secretary clashed with BBC Today host Mishal Husain as they got into a heated exchange over the validity of Mr Cummings' claims. Mr Ross said Mr Cummings' explanation of why he travelled during the coronavirus lockdown was based on decisions "others felt were not available to them".

Costa Rica latest country to legalise same-sex marriage

May 27, 2020

Costa Rica has today legalised same-sex marriage, becoming the first Central American country to do so and sparking an emotional response from rights campaigners as the first weddings were held overnight. "Empathy and love should from now on be the guiding principles which will allow us to move forward", Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada tweeted shortly after the midnight ruling came into effect.

Japan will expand travel ban after lifting national emergency

May 27, 2020

Due to their narrower air passages the mask poses a risk of suffocation, especially if a young child vomits behind a mask, states the advice. But they have to be permanent residents and spouses and children of permanent residents, spouses and children of Japanese nationals, and long-term resident visa holders.

United States limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak

May 27, 2020

Ernesto Che Guevara hospital, that exclusively treats new coronavirus cases, in Marica, Brazil, Thursday, May 21, 2020. He has not moved to ban travel from Russian Federation, which has the world's third-highest caseload. President Trump shakes hands with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro before attending a working dinner at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, March 7, 2020.

Russia sends fighter jets to Libya to support mercenaries

May 27, 2020

Townsend's own follow-up to the " we watched " claim is likewise a qualification, as he says neither the Libyan National Army nor private companies "can arm, operate and sustain these fighters without state support - support they are getting from Russian Federation".

Nineteen arrested in violent tow truck turf war

May 27, 2020

As the profits grew, so did competition for territory, leading to murders, assaults, and torched trucks. On May 26, Canadian authorities announced that they arrested 19 people as part of a multiple agency investigation called "Project Platinum" into organized crime within the tow industry in the Greater Toronto area.

Cops: Man asked to be shot after killing date met on Tinder

May 27, 2020

According to a probable cause statement from Layton police, Hunsaker told officers he picked the woman up from her home, they went to a bar together, then he took her to his home. Hunsaker said he grabbed a knife in the middle of the scuffle and stabbed her several times. Hunsaker (pictured) called 911 at 3.19am on Sunday to report the killing.

Israeli envoy to Australia welcomes Leifer ruling as 'wonderful news'

May 27, 2020

Late previous year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews appealed directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Leifer must be extradited to Australia. "The removal of this obstacle that has stood in the way of any significant progress in this case, will now enable the court to bring this matter to a timely and swift conclusion", she said.

China downplays evacuation operation, says border tension 'media speculation'

May 27, 2020

The situation was finally defused after a border meeting of commanders from both sides. The Chinese side has particularly bolstered its presence in the Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in the last two weeks and bringing in heavy equipment for construction of bunkers , notwithstanding the stiff protest by Indian troops, they said.

Russian Federation past virus peak, to hold WWII parade in June, says Putin

May 27, 2020

Putin ordered Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on May 26 to prepare for the parade, which was originally to be held on its regular date of May 9. Disclaimer: Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate.

Trump goes for golf amid coronavirus pandemic

May 27, 2020

Indeed, Trump returned to criticizing the Democratic governor of North Carolina not long after returning to the White House on Monday afternoon. Trump's frequent visits to his properties have raised eyebrows and questions over whether he's profiting from the presidency.

Huawei's Role in British Networks Comes Under Fresh Review

May 27, 2020

A government spokesman said: "Following the USA announcement of additional sanctions against Huawei, the NCSC is looking carefully at any impact they could have to the UK's networks". This as concerns have been raised that the inability of USA vendors to sell technology to Huawei, could prompt the organisation to look to other less well-vetted vendors instead.

CT murder: Suspect's family pleads with him to surrender

May 26, 2020

Anyone who has recently been contacted or approached by Manfredonia is asked to contact Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online . The stolen vehicle was later spotted at Osbornedale State Park in Derby on Sunday morning prompting a large-scale police search of the park, resulting in no arrests.

Varadkar followed guidelines in park - spokesperson

May 26, 2020

As is allowed in Phase One, this involved a group of four people meeting outdoors who were within 5km of home and stayed physically apart. "There are no specific Government guidelines on eating outdoors or picnics", he added. The spokesman added that the politician, who prior to his political career worked as a junior doctor and made a decision to work one day a week during the coronavirus pandemic , did not violate government rules on travelling, as he stayed at Steward's Lodge, which was ...

Singapore reports lower number of 344 new coronavirus cases

May 26, 2020

Patients are then able to transmit the bug for between seven and ten days after they begin feeling ill. The scientists from Singapore's National Center for Infectious Diseases and the Academy of Medicine studied 73 people who were suffering from Covid-19.

Officers, DA Possibly Facing Charges for Covering Up Ahmaud Arbery's Death

May 26, 2020

Christine, his office is investigating why it took so long to arrest the individuals responsible for Mr. Arbery's death", Merritt, Benjamin Crump and Chris Stewart, attorneys for Arbery's mother and father, said in a statement. Georgia is one of four states with no hate crime statues, but the department is able to bring federal charges under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.

Coronavirus deaths fall to six-week low

May 26, 2020

Also in the week to 15 May, 44% of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales were in care homes, compared with 23% at the peak, when the virus was far more active in the general population. Together, these figures mean that so far 46,383 deaths have been registered in the United Kingdom where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.

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