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Some anger but Innisfail Black Lives Matter rally mostly peaceful

June 14, 2020

Smaller protests for Aboriginal rights were held in Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, and towns in neighbouring Queensland - both regions with numerous indigenous communities. We really want to know, when will it stop". They are also the most disadvantaged ethnic minority in the country and have higher-than-average rates of infant mortality and poorer overall health, as well as shorter life expectancy and lower levels of education and employment than other Australians.

People Linked to Beijing Market Test Positive for Coronavirus

June 14, 2020

Of the 517 samples taken at the Xinfadi wholesale market in Beijing's Fengtai district, 45 people's throat swabs tested positive for the virus. But another 45 asymptomatic cases - which China counts separately - were detected after mass testing of almost 2,000 workers at the market on Friday, city health official Pang Xinghuo later told reporters.

China reports 57 new Covid-19 cases

June 14, 2020

A number of activities are being allowed to resume in a phased manner over this month as part of "Unlock 1.0". - Maharashtra has a total of 1,04,568 cases, with 49,346 discharges and 3,830 deaths. In Rajasthan, the total COVID-19 cases have risen to 12,068, including 2,898 active patients, 8,898 recoveries and 272 deaths. Xinfadi market in Beijing was closed down after several new cases connected to the seafood and vegetable market were reported.

Trump addresses West Point cadets but largely ducks controversies

June 14, 2020

Speaking to new graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, Trump praised the "righteous glory of the American warrior" but largely side-stepped the recent controversies of racial unrest and the military's role in putting down the nationwide protests that followed the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minnesota after a white officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

Brazil now second in coronavirus deaths; USA states see rising caseloads

June 14, 2020

In the USA, which has confirmed the most COVID-19 deaths - over 114,000 - more than a dozen states, including two of the most populous, Texas and Florida, reported their highest-ever daily case totals this week. Scenes of crowds in shopping malls and busy streets have anxious health experts who say the moves are coming too soon and will increase transmission of the virus again.

North Korea: US Relations Have 'Shifted Into Despair'

June 14, 2020

Kwon Jong-gun, director-general of the department of US affairs of North Korea's foreign ministry, made the remark in a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, saying the South talking about denuclearization is like "burping after drinking a still water".

Belgium reopens cold case on possible link to Madeleine McCann suspect

June 14, 2020

She was aged 3 at the time of her disappearance. Earlier this month British police said a German sex offender who is now in jail has become the prime suspect for the murder of three-year-old Madeleine McCann , who vanished from a Portuguese holiday apartment 13 years ago.

Kim Kardashian and More Stars Demand Investigation Into Man's Apparent Hanging Death

June 14, 2020

Lt. Kelly Yagerlener of the county medical examiner-coroner's office said a decision on the cause of death is deferred pending an investigation. Regarding Fuller's death, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement on Friday the death was thought to be a suicide but that the investigation was ongoing.

Trump addresses a socially distanced West Point graduation

June 14, 2020

Across the USA, graduation ceremonies and commencement speeches have taken place online. "I also want to thank the men and women of our National Guard, who respond with precision to so many recent challenges, from hurricanes and natural disasters to ensuring peace, safety, and the constitutional rule of law on our streets", stated the president.

Gunman shoots 8 after being turned away from San Antonio bar

June 14, 2020

The gunman was part of a small group that left a bar in northern San Antonio and walked across the street to Rebar, a large nightspot that often has live music and DJ performances. The most serious injury was an individual who was struck in the back. "I'm a UFC fighter from California", before walking back to his auto, grabbing a rifle, and opening fire in the parking lot, CNN reports.

PM Narendra Modi to interact with Chief Ministers next week

June 14, 2020

Sources said that the States/UTs could be divided into two slots for the two-day virtual meeting with the PM. The present and emerging scenario of Covid-19 in the capital was discussed and the projections for the next two months were deliberated, the statement said.

Beijing reports new Covid-19 cases linked to food market

June 14, 2020

On Thursday, health authorities in China's capital announced that a 52-year-old man from Xicheng district had tested positive for Covid-19 . A new cluster of Covid-19 cases has been discovered in Beijing, with infections being linked to a local food market.

Trudeau has 'serious questions' after watching video of Chief Adam's arrest

June 14, 2020

This March 10, 2020 photo shows the bloodied face of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam after a confrontation with Royal Canadian Mounted Police . Although Canada is often praised for its politeness and multiculturalism, especially in comparison to the USA, it has its own legacy of violence and oppression of indigenous and black people to contend with - a legacy which continues to have ramifications today.

Funding gaps jeopardize aid in Yemen as COVID-19 spreads

June 14, 2020

The country's health system has been devastated by five years of conflict between the Saudi-backed military coalition fighting to restore the government and the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels. The World Health Organisation says there is likely a significant undercount of the total number of people affected by the coronavirus outbreak. "Unless Unicef receives $30 million by the end of June, water, sanitation and hygiene services will start shutting down for 4 million people in July", spokeswoman ...

China sentences Australian man Cam Gillespie to DEATH for drug smuggling

June 14, 2020

The man was arrested in 2013 at the airport in the city of Guangzhou, in the country's south, with 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage. Daily Mail Australia has approached the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.

Movement to defund Calgary police focuses on capping budget, says activist

June 14, 2020

The U.S. Senate's only black Republican said on Thursday he plans to introduce the party's police reform bill by the middle of next week - a delay from his previous Friday target - as Republicans wrestle with their response to a sweeping Democratic proposal in the wake of George Floyd's killing.

Ugandan Hunters Kill Famous Silverback Gorilla 'Rafiki'

June 13, 2020

One of Uganda's best known mountain gorillas, Rafiki, has been killed. If they are convicted of killing the much-loved animal under a wildlife protection law, which was passed a year ago, they could face life imprisonment or fines of up to £4.3million.

Gradual reopening: France unveils plan to reopen non-Schengen borders

June 13, 2020

Instead, it called for a "common coordinated approach", lifting the ban on non-essential travel for countries where the pandemic is at a similar level to the European Union and adequate disease control measures are in place. Decisions on lifting travel restrictions would concern non-EU nationals residing in a specific country (not its nationals). EU's external borders are set to gradually reopen as of July 1, and a list will be set up on Thursday to decide which countries will be included in ...

Dakar Rally New Route And Rules Revealed

June 13, 2020

The Dakar rally traditionally been over large parts of the African continent, was however, for reasons of safety, the 2009 and 2019 in South America organized. The Dakar moved from South America to the Middle East previous year, marking the start of the third chapter in the illustrious history of the rally-raid.

Beijing imposes strict measures to contain fresh coronavirus outbreak

June 13, 2020

On Thursday, health authorities in China's capital announced that a 52-year-old man from Xicheng district had tested positive for Covid-19 . Eleven residential complexes in Beijing were sealed after a fresh cluster of coronavirus cases emerged in the city in the last two days.

Early voting to begin in 2020 NY primary election

June 13, 2020

The bill that cleared the Senate on Thursday is an attempt by lawmakers to make sure it happens anyway. "As county election officials have made clear, the volume of absentee ballots and provisional ballots cast and collected, combined with a shortage of poll workers justifiably fearful of exposure to the novel coronavirus, have overwhelmed election officials", party officials wrote in court documents, noting that "tens of thousands of ballots have not been processed in several counties, let ...

French police protest over chokehold ban amid George Floyd backlash

June 13, 2020

After meeting with union representatives, the interior minister said Friday night that police will start experimenting with expanded use of stun-guns in the future, despite concerns about their safety. A wave of anger has swept around the world after the death of George Floyd , an African American who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while detaining him on May 25.

Top US general admits participating in Trump photo op a 'mistake'

June 13, 2020

He has not appeared in public to answer questions since the walk with Mr Trump . She asked Trump whether he thinks the remarks were "significant". Milley, whom Trump chose a year ago to hold the military's highest rank, also admonished the graduating class of commissioned officers to embrace the U.S.

Burundi cabinet meets on way forward after president's death

June 13, 2020

President Nkurunziza passed away on June 8, and a statement from the Government of Burundi revealed that he succumbed to cardiac arrest. Following the civil war of 1993, Nkurunziza emerged as the leader of the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD).

Severe thunderstorms with 60 miles per hour winds, large hail possible for Wednesday

June 13, 2020

Those areas are either under an enhanced risk or a moderate risk. Severe storms are possible over the next 24-48 hours, as well. They can be more widespread or consistent. He says the threat of a tornado is "small" and looks to be "isolated in nature". Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were also issued in other parts of the GTA.

13 more COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry

June 13, 2020

Joint Health Secretary Lav Agarwal said that it is wrong to compare the number of coronavirus cases in India with those countries where the population is much lower. At 2.86 per cent, India's death rate from Covid is far lower than the global experience. Russia, which has the third-largest number of confirmed cases globally, reported 8,779 new cases on Thursday.

Beijing health authorities report on new COVID-19 cases

June 13, 2020

While more than 500,000 first to third graders in Beijing were set to return back to school on Monday, officials have chose to postpone that reopening considering the rise in new cases. AFP reporters saw hundreds of police officers and dozens of paramilitary police deployed at the two markets, with no one allowed to leave Xinfadi. By the end of Friday, Beijing authorities had swabbed 1,940 workers in major supermarkets and other food markets in the capital, and collected 5,424 ...

Scientists go on strike to address racism in academia and STEM

June 13, 2020

The latter events are organized by an worldwide group of science , technology, engineering and mathematics professionals taking action for Black lives. Black students are also more likely than white students to switch out of STEM majors and earn a degree in another field, according to a 2019 study .

Pandemic 'accelerating' in Africa, test kits needed

June 13, 2020

According to World Health Organization, 10 out of 54 countries are now driving the rise in numbers, accounting for almost 80% of all the cases. In South Africa, high numbers of daily cases and deaths were being reported in two provinces, the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, she said, adding: "Specifically in the Western Cape where we are seeing a majority of cases and deaths, the trend seem to be similar to what was happening in Europe and in the United States".

China to skip US-Russian nuclear disarmament talks

June 13, 2020

China on Thursday reiterated that it has no intention to join the so-called China-U.S. -Russia trilateral arms control negotiations and this position is "clear and consistent". Billingslea accused China of staying secret about its growing arsenal "to intimidate the United States and our friends and allies". The administration has invited China to the talks in Vienna, though its attendance isn't a precondition, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity about diplomatic ...

New video shows RCMP tackling, punching Alberta chief during arrest

June 13, 2020

A almost 12-minute RCMP dashcam video of the arrest - and the moments leading up to it - was filed as a court exhibit on Thursday in connection to the incident. 'The independent investigation must be transparent and be carried out so that we get answers. Trudeau said that the violent arrest of Adam was not an isolated incident.

If Convicted, Chauvin Still Stands to Collect Pension

June 13, 2020

Kueng and Lane were still rookies and in training - a fact that their attorneys are using as the foundation of their legal defense - but Thao had been with the MPD for several years and also remains eligible to receive a pension, although not as generous as Chauvin's.

Indian Killed, 2 Injured In Firing By Nepal Guards Near Bihar Border

June 13, 2020

The incident also comes amid heightened border tensions between the two countries. According to an eyewitness account, the group of Indians were farming in the area when they were fired upon while the Nepali forces claimed they resorted to firing after some Indians were seen trying to cross the border.

Hawley Decries 'Historical Revisionism' Of Stripping Confederate Names From Bases

June 13, 2020

This comes after top military officials were open to changes after a nationwide soul-searching effort following the death of George Floyd . In the past few days, officials have said that the Pentagon, including Defence Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, was open to having a bipartisan conversation about renaming the Army bases named for Confederate leaders.

New Melania Trump book says she renegotiated her prenuptial agreement

June 13, 2020

Privately, Jordan writes in " The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump ", she was using the time to cool off and leverage her absence in her negotiations - as the president's allies wanted her in Washington to be a calming force for the president.

White House Tells Bolton His Draft Manuscript Still Contains Classified Information

June 12, 2020

The book had to go through a clearance process by White House lawyers. "This attempt will not succeed, and Mr. Bolton's book will be published June 23", he said. Bolton was considered one of the most hawkish officials in the Trump administration, as he had urged the president to deepen United States involvement in Venezuela's affairs and strengthen pressure on Iran and North Korea.

Protesters' defacing Winston Churchill statue shameful

June 12, 2020

But, on the campaigns of anti-racist protestors to remove statues and other monuments honouring slave-traders and imperialist figures after the toppling of a statue of Edward Colston in Bristol, Mr Johnson made it clear he opposed such moves.

Trump praises USA police, rejecting protesters' cries of racism

June 12, 2020

Previously, Trump had pointed out, there are always black sheep, and added: "We will make no progress, and no wounds to heal, if we denote tens of millions of decent Americans falsely as racists or fanatics". "I think it's a disgrace and it's got to stop", Trump said of police violence against African Americans. "It means two things, very different things", Trump told Faulkner.

Arms used against Saudi Arabia were of 'Iranian origin'

June 12, 2020

The United States has unilaterally withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal and has no right to demand that the United Nations Security Council extend the arms embargo on the Islamic republic, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said in a letter to the UN secretary-general.

OH lawmaker asks if 'colored' not washing hands, drawing fury

June 12, 2020

Steve Huffman (R), who is also a doctor, offered a racist theory as to why black communities have been hit harder by the COVID-19 outbreak than others. Huffman says he regretted how his question was perceived. Democratic Rep. Stephanie Howse , president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, noted that the word "colored" has a offensive history of being associated with segregation and Jim Crow laws.

Starbucks Will Allow Baristas to Wear Black Lives Matter Attire Amid Backlash

June 12, 2020

Starbucks drew fire this week after BuzzFeed News published an internal memo advising employees that Black Lives Matter gear violates the corporate dress code. "If Starbucks is saying #BlackLivesMatter attire is prohibited, and you end up there, Make " Black Lives Matter " your name so they have to write it on the cup and shout it out loud", Steve Marmel tweeted Thursday.

Libya’s two warring factions hold third round of UN-led ceasefire talks

June 12, 2020

In response, the US Embassy in Libya tweeted , "The United States shares UNSMIL's horror and supports immediate efforts by Libyan authorities and global bodies to investigate these intolerable abuses and bring perpetrators to justice". Among the victims were "private individuals, state officials, captured fighters and civil society activists", according to the mission. The German ambassador to Libya met Haftar on Wednesday, suggesting the unpredictable 76-year-old leader has not yet been ...

Sports and events back on the cards for Australians as COVID-19 rules relax

June 12, 2020

Mr Morrison said some jurisdictions, including the ACT, had submitted "well thought-through proposals". South Australia has announced it will reopen its borders on 20 July, but Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania have not set a date to lift border restrictions.

Top US military general Mark Milley apologizes for Trump church photo-op

June 12, 2020

John's Church last week where he was photographed wearing his combat uniform and moving with the President's entourage through Lafayette Square . At the meeting, Milley reportedly rejected Trump's request to deploy active duty U.S. However, he told a news conference last week that when they left the White House he thought they were going to inspect damage in the Square and at the church and mingle with National Guard troops in the area.

Pompeo Declined Interview on Saudi Arms Sale, Fired Inspector General Says

June 12, 2020

Eight of the emails Linick sent to himself, which were forwarded over a six-day period, contained copies of the incomplete probe into Hook. Linick told lawmakers that the allegations were untrue - that he went to the Defense Department after both the umbrella group and two other inspectors general declined to do it, and that he had informed the State Department of a finding that no leaks had come from his office.

Iraq, U.S. affirm commitment to U.S. troop withdrawal: state media

June 12, 2020

The two nations reiterated the importance of assisting Iraq in implementing its governmental program and reforms in a manner that reflects the aspirations of the Iraqi people, including carrying out humanitarian efforts, restoring stability, rebuilding the country, and organizing free, fair and credible elections.

Confederate and Columbus Statues Torn Down and Defaced During Nationwide Protests

June 12, 2020

Confederate statues and other monuments linked to controversial figures have drawn the ire of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd , as the protesters consider them to be symbols of racism and white supremacy. "Richmond is no longer the capital of the Confederacy - it is filled with diversity and love for all - and we need to demonstrate that", Stoney said in a statement at the time.

Protests threat to Churchill statue shameful, says Boris Johnson

June 12, 2020

Floyd's death, after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while detaining him on May 25, has sparked protests across the United States and Europe and reignited a debate in Britain about monuments to those involved in the country's imperialist past.

Taliban Actions Fuel US Doubts for Afghan Peace Talks

June 12, 2020

McKenzie's remarks come just weeks after news reports indicated President Donald Trump had demanded the Pentagon draw up plans to fully withdraw troops from Afghanistan by the November 3 presidential election. It described that longstanding alliance as "deep" and often "personal", including intermarriages and family ties. Just last week, US forces carried out multiple airstrikes against the Taliban in defense of Afghan checkpoints in Kandahar and Farah provinces.

Gove rules out Brexit extension despite fresh plea from first ministers

June 12, 2020

United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are scheduled to meet on Monday in an effort to break the deadlock of the post-Brexit trade talks. The Freight Transport Association welcomed the change to the border arrangement to prevent the "full shock of a sudden cut-off". The announcement of a three-phased plan for Brexit border checks was welcomed by industry leaders but represents the most dramatic change to global trading since 1993 ...