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S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge

May 29, 2020

Officials are preparing for a possible surge of infections in the greater capital area, mapping out plans to share hospital capacities between Seoul and nearby cities and ensure swift transports of patients so that a spike of cases in one area doesn't overwhelm its hospital system.

US charges North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme

May 29, 2020

Treasury Department over its support of North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs . The 50-page indictment, which was signed in February and unsealed Thursday morning in Washington, DC, federal court, details a web of front companies and "cover branches" of a state-sponsored bank that were stood up in foreign countries, including China and Russian Federation to help skirt global restricts on the regime's ability to spend globally.

Shoalhaven zookeeper critical after being attacked by two lions

May 29, 2020

A zookeeper in Australia is in critical condition after being mauled by two lions while cleaning their enclosure on Friday, authorities said. "The attack was extremely vicious and paramedics found the woman with severe injuries". "I have never come across a job like this in my career", she said in a statement. When asked if the lions would be put down, he said police will look into what happened and it was too early to pre-empt an outcome of that investigation.

Next time, India to block locust attack at border itself: Minister

May 29, 2020

So far, the flying insects have affected around 50,000 hectares across states of Rajasthan , Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh . It added, "89 fire brigades for pesticide spray; 120 survey vehicles; 47 control vehicles with spray equipment and 810 tractors mounted sprayers have been deployed for effective locust control".

CNN reporter arrested on air at Minneapolis protests

May 29, 2020

The camera the team was operating was also taken into custody and continued to record as the crew was arrested. In the footage, Jimenez, sporting a virus protective mask, is being quizzed by his anchors Alisyn Camerota and John Berman in front of a group of riot police as they move to arrest a nearby person.

Donald Trump's statement on 1 lakh corona deaths in US!

May 29, 2020

To all the families & friends of those who passed, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy & love for everything that these great people stood for & represent. Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed", among other things.

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

May 29, 2020

The parliament Qalibaf is about to head is now dominated by hardliners, who as opposed to conservatives, advocate a more aggressive way to export Islamic revolution and less engagement with the West. On Wednesday, when President Rouhani took to the podium inside the parliament house (Majlis in Persian) to deliver his key-note speech, a big screen displayed pictures of Iran's former and present supreme spiritual leaders along with Soleimani.

Zookeeper mauled by lions at Australian zoo

May 29, 2020

The 35-year-old zookeeper was airlifted to hospital after the morning attack at Shoalhaven Zoo, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Sydney . "It was absolutely harrowing", she said. The zoo said it would assist a police investigation and provide support to other staff. SafeWork NSW have also been notified. Another animal handler was attacked at the zoo in 2014 during a crocodile feeding show.

USA surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University

May 29, 2020

John Hopkins University has been tracking cases of coronavirus cases around the world since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 100,000 Americans have died of the coronavirus , according to data from Johns Hopkins - a awful milestone that puts the death toll far beyond some of the most tragic events in USA history.

India says it’s engaged directly with China

May 29, 2020

While both the countries remained busy with meetings - PM Modi met NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Bipin Rawat, and three service chiefs; Chinese President Xi Jinping told his army to be "prepared" - Trump surprised by tweeting that he was willing to mediate.

South Korea Covid-19 spike stirs second wave concern, social distancing crackdown

May 29, 2020

On Thursday, the government tightened quarantine measures in the capital area over the next two weeks as part of efforts to fend off additional infections in the densely-populated area where half of the country's population lives. Jeong Eun-kyeong, the KCDC director, said the country may need to step up its restrictions again as it had become increasingly hard for health workers to track transmissions amid increasing public activity.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo meets with Trump at the White House

May 29, 2020

Rock said he was seeing about 40 per cent of people in Brooklyn wearing masks. 'But you don't have a right to then go into that store if that store owner doesn't want you to'. "Bring in more diagnostic testing, more antibody testing, more personal protective equipment (PPE), more health-care services for the underlying illness, bring in more supplies and bring in more communication", he added.

Biden marks 100,000 coronavirus deaths: 'A milestone we should have never reached'

May 29, 2020

President Donald Trump has tweeted it will be "a big day for social media and fairness" as he's expected to sign an executive order that could expose social media platforms to more regulations and lawsuits, following his tweets alleging widespread fraud will result from states allowing mail-in voting amid the pandemic .

'No UK police action' against Boris Johnson aide after lockdown breach confirmed

May 29, 2020

Durham police said that had Cummings been stopped by an officer while driving to or from Barnard Castle, the officer "would have spoken to him, and, having established the facts, likely advised Mr Cummings to return to the address in Durham, providing advice on the dangers of travelling during the pandemic crisis".

Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn't where coronavirus began

May 29, 2020

People's Daily , the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, revealed on Wednesday that new evidence suggests "multiple origins of the transmission of the virus". The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

USA indicts North Koreans, accuses state-owned bank of evading sanctions

May 29, 2020

WASHINGTON-The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea's nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion (268 billion yen) in illicit payments through hundreds of front companies.

Twitter CEO: We'll Continue to Fact-Check Trump's Misleading Tweets on Voting

May 29, 2020

In response, Dorsey said on Wednesday: "Fact check: there is someone ultimately accountable for our actions as a company, and that's me". The president's defenders and friendly media outlets have taken notice of Roth's derogatory past comments about Trump and other conservatives, so they're blasting him, claiming he's the site's chief fact-checker, and holding him up as proof of Silicon Valley's liberal bias.

New figures show extent of Covid-19 in Donegal nursing homes

May 29, 2020

The testing at the nursing home was done as part of the state's long-term care task force that has tested thousands for the virus in facilities across Kentucky. "We need to make sure that that we are providing that safe level of care regardless of who you are or where you live, or your income levels", she stated.

United States warship challenges restrictions near disputed islands in South China Sea

May 29, 2020

Lt. Anthony Junco, a spokesperson for the US Navy's 7th Fleet, said of the 28th May drill: "On May 28 (local time), USS Mustin (DDG 89) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the Paracel Islands, consistent with worldwide law". It is understood that China maintains an airfield on Woody Island with it's military regularly landing aircraft there. The move, first reported by the New York Times, could impact 3,000 to 5,000 Chinese students and could be announced as early as this week, ...

Groups of six can meet under Britain's latest Covid-19 lockdown easing

May 29, 2020

The new measure will be allowed "provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules" by staying two metres apart. We've had a bit of a "Sophie's Choice" on our hands since May 13, when rules around lockdown loosened enough to allow people to see one other person at a time , so long as it was outdoors and at a two-metre distance.

'Feisty' 103-year-old grandma celebrates beating coronavirus with beer

May 29, 2020

As Stejna's condition worsened, Gunn, her husband, Adam, and 4-year-old daughter, Violet, called to say what they thought were their final goodbyes. A video of Stejna sipping down the cold one while in her bed at a Wilbraham nursing home has since gone viral, with the likes of TMZ , USA Today , and other national and worldwide news sources posting the video or photo of her indulging in her hard-earned beer.

Trump, Biden engage in political debate over masks

May 29, 2020

Before expressing condolences, the President was using his Twitter account as a megaphone for dredging up his arguments about the Russian Federation investigation and airing his allegations of bias against Twitter after it attached fact-checks to some of his tweets.

No school until there is a virus vaccine: Duterte

May 29, 2020

But Duterte insisted in a late-night televised address that "for me, this does not look bad", citing what he described as a low mortality rate in the country. However, this option is not available to all students, especially those in remote areas. However, tourist destinations, schools and universities will not yet open in Manila - and the elderly and children must remain at home.

France to ease COVID-19 restrictions further

May 29, 2020

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown in the country allowing restaurants, cafes and bars to reopen and resume domestic travel within the country from next week. As for dining out, a mainstay of French culture, Philippe specified people can meet in restaurants and cafes in groups of no more than 10, and with a minimum of one metre (3.3 feet) between tables.

Coronavirus: France sets out €8 billion rescue package for auto industry

May 28, 2020

The "historic" intervention will aim to turn France's electric auto industry into Europe's biggest, the president said Tuesday, as he visited supplier Valeo, which makes equipment for electric cars , at its factory in northern France. But Mr Macron mentioned the federal government wouldn't log out on the deal till Renault's administration and unions had concluded talks over the carmaker's French workforce and crops in France.

Fauci Doesn't Like a GOP or Democratic Convention

May 28, 2020

Other states, like Georgia, have tweeted saying they would love to host the National Republican Convention. Hopefully, we will see that diminution. "We need to be able to move forward in a concrete way". RNC organizers didn't respond to a follow-up request for comment from Newsweek Tuesday. Mr. Cooper has begun reopening North Carolina businesses and recreational activities that were shut down March 27 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

CNBC Hosts Kernan, Sorkin Have Explosive Argument on 'Squawk Box'

May 28, 2020

Mr Sorkin fired back, "Joe, you missed it 100 per cent on the way down too!" However, the COVID-19 U.S. death toll is over 100,000 at this point, so the virus was and is certainly worth taking seriously. Every single morning on this show! You used and abused your position! "That is totally unfair", said Kernen. Kernen denied trying to help the president and countered that he was trying to help investors navigate the economic downturn caused by the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ontario reports 383 new COVID-19 cases, 34 more deaths

May 28, 2020

The move to take over more homes comes a day after the release of a damning report by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on the state of five homes in Ontario. Ontario confirmed 383 new cases of novel coronavirus on Thursday, a jump from the 292 cases reported yesterday. Thursday's number of new cases is nearly 100 higher than the previous day's report.

Mail-in ballots overwhelm Marion County election staff

May 28, 2020

Absentee ballots are available for the July 14 state primary, special referendum election annual town election and the Maine School Administrative District 6 election of district directors. Hollis said voters' desire to cast their ballots from the safe social distance of their mailbox combined with coronavirus restrictions limiting the number of election staffers has overwhelmed the county's elections office.

"Very Sad Milestone": Trump Tweets After COVID-19 Deaths Cross 1 Lakh

May 28, 2020

During the press conference, Trump was taking questions from reporters when a Reuters correspondent, Jeff Mason, asked him about former Vice President Joe Biden's decision to wear a mask publicly in an event a few days ago. "God be with you!" he tweeted. However, experts warn it could have a major impact on free speech on social media and predict it could land in the courts.

Durham Constabulary concludes Dominic Cummings breached lockdown rules

May 28, 2020

Durham Constabulary said the drive to Durham did not breach the rules but the second trip, to the town of Barnard Castle, might have been "a minor breach" of lockdown rules "that would have warranted police intervention". Police said they found insufficient evidence to support news reports that Mr Cummings was in Durham again on April 19. - The toll of deaths linked to the virus rose to nearly 48,000, while at least 189 frontline health and care workers have died after contracting Covid-19.

US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic

May 28, 2020

The admission immediately ignited outrage among Democrats in the chamber who said they were recklessly left in the dark for almost a week about the lawmaker's condition. My self-quarantine ends today. He said he never developed symptoms and did not get tested. "We may need, as I said, one more plug here at the federal level to help us get through this period, but it will be very carefully crafted".

Coronavirus: More than 2,000 deaths in Wales with Covid-19

May 28, 2020

The UK has recorded the highest coronavirus death rate in the world, according to new analysis, which indicated that Boris Johnson's decision to lock down the country at a relatively late stage of the pandemic may have significantly influenced the number of Covid-19 deaths in the UK.

Missouri officials want Lake of the Ozarks partiers to self-quarantine

May 28, 2020

The health department expressed concern that revelers, some of whom are from the St. Louis area, may be putting others at risk. "Louis region did not follow any protective practices over the holiday weekend", the advisory reads. The owner of the bar where the pool party occurred had told NBC affiliate KSHB of Kansas City that it would try not to let large groups gather and would try to enforce social distancing, but "we don't know who's in groups, who's in families".

White House's McEnany also votes by mail, slams voting by mail

May 28, 2020

According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times , McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010. However, McEnany defended the president's personal choice to cast a mail ballot, saying that "the president is, after all, the president, which means he's here in Washington".

United States coronavirus toll surpasses 100000 mark

May 28, 2020

Comparing countries is tricky, given varying levels of testing and that some deaths can be missed. Trump's his top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci warned against "leapfrogging" guidelines in order to open more quickly. Trump has periodically focused on the projected death toll due to the coronavirus, arguing his handling of the public health crisis has saved hundreds of thousands of lives as his administration has come under scrutiny for its response to the virus and he has been ...

Russian Federation again reports record-high 174 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

May 28, 2020

The country has the third-highest cases of coronavirus in the world after the United States and Brazil with 379,051 confirmed cases. After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.

Crashed Pakistan plane hit runway three times on first approach: Minister

May 28, 2020

The flight data recorder has been recovered, although investigators said they had not yet concluded a sufficient analysis. His comments came as a team of foreign experts on Thursday recovered the missing cockpit voice recorder from the debris of the crashed plane.

Virus deaths surpass 100,000 in U.S. while cases rise in India

May 28, 2020

One-third of the deaths have been reported in the world's financial capital NY and neighbouring areas CT and New Jersey. Early on, President Donald Trump downplayed the severity of the virus, likening it to the flu, and predicted the USA wouldn't reach 100,000 deaths.

Monroe County reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths

May 28, 2020

As of Wednesday afternoon, the Department of Health has 69,417 confirmed cases (includes confirmed and probable cases) and 349,990 negatives. Residents and staff of nursing homes across the state in the past two weeks, conducted by local fire departments and EMS agencies.

New York Public Library considering curbside pickup service

May 28, 2020

Books, movies, and other library items can be reserved on their website's online catalog. "When your materials are ready, the library will call you, using the information from your library card account, and set up a pickup time", according to the news release.

New Zealand Discharges Its Last COVID Patient From The Hospital

May 28, 2020

Only 21 people in the country still have Covid-19. 113 new deaths have also been confirmed, bringing the statewide total to over 5,200. Snyder County has one new case at 39 and one death. SunLive will be providing updates throughout the afternoon for those who are not able to tune into the livestream above. "It provides them access to up to date information on the case defenition, local clinal pathways and on guidance around use of PPE".

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

May 28, 2020

Relatives watch as gravediggers wearing protective suits bury the coffin of a man who died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Vila Formosa cemetery, Brazil's biggest cemetery, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 13, 2020. Brasilia, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has faced more criticisms after his USA counterpart President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on non-American citizens from the South American country, as the COVID-19 pandemic situation has worsened.

Showers and Storms Through Thursday

May 28, 2020

The good news is that the temperatures will be a little lower with more rain around. It looks like the strong and severe storm will move out, but a flooding threat will move in. Lower humidity will also move in behind the cold front. However, the afternoon is looking great with some sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s.

South Korea reports 79 new coronavirus cases, most since April 5

May 28, 2020

South Korea's top infectious disease expert says the country may need to reimpose social distancing restrictions it eased in April, with coronavirus transmissions creeping up in the populated Seoul metropolitan area and elsewhere in recent weeks.

New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations

May 28, 2020

The new infections brought the total number of cases to 139. This is the number that is reported to the World Health Organization each day. "However, after consideration, we have chose to include Eileen's death in our overall tally of COVID-19 related deaths", he said, noting the woman was "much loved" by those who knew her.

US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule

May 28, 2020

It is the first attack that Afghan officials have blamed on the Taleban since the ceasefire - held over the Eid al-Fitr festival - ended on Tuesday night. According to Afghanistan's Independent Human Rights Commission, civilian casualties fell by 80 per cent during the temporary truce. The militant group and Afghan government have agreed to a 10-day truce to reduce violence and to the release of hundreds of prisoners, laying the groundwork for peace negotiations almost three months after ...

U.S. coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone

May 28, 2020

The bottom line: These are just the deaths we know of. Egypt, the Arab World's most populous country, has the highest announced deaths from COVID-19 in the Arab World, and the third in the Middle East tailing Iran and Turkey, according to a tally by The Associated Press.

New Zealand hikers found after 18-days in 'hostile' wilderness

May 28, 2020

Cottle said it was also vital when heading into the bush to tell loved ones a "panic date" after which they should raise the alarm. Search efforts had been hampered by bad weather since Sunday, May 24. But he said the two had excellent equipment that kept them alive in cold conditions. "They've done well to survive". "Such outcomes are always totally dependent on the cooperation and hard work from a wide range of dedicated people, largely volunteer searchers and others from a number of ...

S.Korea reports 79 new coronavirus cases

May 28, 2020

Sixty nine of the 79 new cases were detected among the warehouse's 4,100 staff, with around 80 per cent of workers tested. The health minister, Park Neung-hoo, pleaded with residents in and around the capital to avoid unnecessary gatherings and urged companies to allow sick employees to take time off work.

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