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Twitter Flags Trump Tweet on 'Fake News'

June 21, 2020

CNN Communications replied to Trump, saying that it covered the viral video as it happened when it happened. Trump's video caused waves on social media, as it showed an edited version of earlier viral footage of one black and one white toddler - known to be friends - running toward each other and hugging, with dark music and CNN-like captions and an end comment of "America isn't the problem".

The BC Park Where Americans & Canadians Could Meet Has Officially Been Closed

June 21, 2020

Park officials say they closed it in response to a drastic spike in visits, but Washington's side of the park remains open. Some cross-border couples have even had their weddings there. SURREY, CANADA - MAY 28: People enjoy sunshine at the Peace Arch Provincial Park on May 28, 2020 in Surrey, Canada. BC Parks said it understood "the importance of unification for families and friends".

Multiple Stabbings at Park in Reading, England After BLM Demonstration

June 21, 2020

Here are some images of the developments. The local Thames Valley police force tweeted officers were called to the city's Forbury Gardens about 7 pm on Saturday (Sunday morning NZT). "In terms of the protest and the people who attended from Black Lives Matter, we're all safe". 'Officers are on the scene and investigating the incident'.

Florida sets new record in coronavirus single-day cases

June 21, 2020

On Thursday, the state of Florida had reported a total of 85,926 cases. The health department says it does not " have a figure " to reflect the number of people now hospitalized and only provides the total number of hospitalizations in its statewide and county-level data.

Boynton Beach mayor to lead Juneteenth celebration on Friday

June 21, 2020

Many are noting a profoundly different celebration this year. "These demonstrations, fueling important reforms throughout the United States, are the latest contributions to building a more flawless union - where liberty and justice are indeed 'for all"'.

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealands coast #108919

June 21, 2020

However, the agency did warn people to be aware in coastal areas on the east, as surges and stronger currents are expected as a result. NZ Civil Defence had reportedly asked coastal residents to move to higher ground as a precaution. It said that it struck at a depth of 33km. Close to 9,000 people felt the quake, according to GeoNet , with numerous reports of weak to moderate shaking.

Turkey will work with U.S. on Libya: Turkish Foreign Minister

June 20, 2020

Meanwhile, head of the High Council of State Khalid al-Mishri, one of the most prominent Muslim Brotherhood officials, used the Turkish delegation's visit to declare that LNA commander, Khalifa Haftar, will play no role in any way whatsoever in Libya's future.

Ministers want all pupils in England back at school in September

June 20, 2020

It will be up to the schools to decide how to allocate the money, but the government expects the funds "to be spent on small group tuition for whoever needs it". The Prime Minister said on a trip to a Hertfordshire school that it was "absolutely" his intention that children of all ages in England should be able to return to school on a five-days-a-week basis in September.

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases after record one-day increase

June 20, 2020

This has culminated in a total of 1,038,568 cases of the virus in Brazil, making the country the second to surpass one million cases. However, the health ministry said the record spike was due to reporting system corrections in some states from previous days.

Person charged with murder in Police shooting

June 20, 2020

The accused didn't enter a plea and was remanded in custody to reappear in the High Court at Auckland on July 8. A woman, named as Natalie Jane Bracken, 30, is being sought by police as an accessory after the fact to Hunt's murder. Constable Hunt was killed and another was shot in the leg after they tried to pull over a vehicle for routine traffic in the Massey area. Following the shocking incident, all police officers across Auckland were given orders to remain armed.

The final hateful tweets that got Katie Hopkins banned from Twitter

June 20, 2020

Her Twitter account was temporarily suspended in January. "Freedom of hate speech isn't, I'm sure many people feel the same way". "Keeping Twitter safe is a top priority for us - abuse and hateful conduct have no place on our service and we will continue to take action when our Rules are broken".

Robert Fuller's half-kin held girlfriend captive before cops killed him

June 20, 2020

The deputies attempted a traffic stop, but Boone exited the car's passenger side and began to open fire. Asked to comment on Boone's death, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) provided TIME with a press release that alleged deputies had fatally shot an unnamed suspect after he opened fire on them from his auto Wednesday afternoon in the city of Rosamond, Calif.

France, Germany, UK 'Accessories' to Trump, Netanyahu, Says Iran's Foreign Minister

June 20, 2020

The Europeans continue to believe the American strategy of putting maximum pressure on Iran will not resolve the differences. However, Tehran argues that the other signatories to the JCPOA - particularly France, Britain and Germany - have not done enough to save the deal from the US pressure.

World Health Organization says Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating

June 20, 2020

Tedros acknowledged that people worldwide were eager to be free from lockdown restrictions but warned that "the virus is still spreading fast" and is "still deadly". "There is no specific definition of a second wave ", he added, saying new clusters did not necessarily mean a second wave while "second peaks" were also possible in one wave.

Thousands quarantined after Germany abattoir outbreak

June 20, 2020

The report marks a significant trend reversal for a country that has recorded nationwide infections in the low hundreds lately. The total number of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in Germany rose by 601 to 189,135, data collected from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for the infectious diseases revealed on Saturday.

1% of all humanity on the move as refugee numbers rise

June 20, 2020

Some 107,000 refugees were resettled in third countries previous year, the UNHCR said . Many people who flee overseas rely on the "informal economy" often involving day work with cash wages - economic activities that are at risk as governments ratchet up coronavirus lockdowns.

Prosecutors say George Floyd was held down for seven minutes, 46 seconds

June 20, 2020

According to timestamps on a video mentioned in the complaint, Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd for 7:46. His bail had been set at $750,000. A banner reading "Free Derek Chauvin", dedicated to the police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd and who is now being held in custody on a $1.25 million bail, has been unfurled at a Ukrainian football match.

Man shot during Albuquerque protest over Juan de Onate statue, police say

June 20, 2020

The man who was shot was taken to hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition late on Monday, said Albuquerque police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized the group's presence at the event , and their use of violence and intimidation against protesters. Spanish authorities convicted him on charges of excessive violence and cruelty, permanently exiling him from New Mexico.

Juneteenth reading of Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas

June 20, 2020

Juneteenth began as a holiday in Texas in 1980 and today is recognized in 47 states and the District of Columbia as either a state holiday or a day of observance. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kamala Harris, D-Calif., were expected to introduce resolutions making the date a federal holiday. Citizens Bank in Edmond planned to remain open, but CEO Jill Castilla said she offered a voluntary paid holiday for team members Friday and Saturday.

Germany advises European Union to prepare for potential no-deal Brexit

June 20, 2020

Below are the four main areas where negotiators still have to overcome differences before a Brexit transition period, which began when Britain quit the bloc, runs out at the end of this year. Among the most contentious issues still up for discussion are an agreement on "level playing field" conditions, and hence an alternative to the single market in order to ensure fair competition between British and European Union businesses, as well as rights to fish in United Kingdom waters, and police ...

UN nuclear monitor pressures Iran for access to sites

June 20, 2020

On Friday, the IAEA released a resolution again calling on Iran to provide "prompt access" to its two nuclear facilities "specified by the Agency" but drawing "regret" from the Islamic republic. by the Trump administration and its reimposing of sanctions against Iran. European diplomats are working on a compromise, but it is unclear whether they will be able to satisfy the United States as well as Russian Federation and China, which like the E3 also remain in the deal.

WHO warns of virus danger as Brazil cases hit one million

June 20, 2020

Mr Tedros, whose leadership of the World Health Organization has been severely criticised by US President Donald Trump, urged people to maintain social distancing and "extreme vigilance". had announced a decision to halt its funding to the WHO, at a time when the specialized United Nations agency for worldwide public health is coordinating a global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida sets another single-day record; 3,200 new coronavirus cases reported Thursday

June 20, 2020

TV media's fixation with nationwide protests also may have contributed to higher youth positivity rates by offering "mixed messages", DeSantis said, noting the same outlets that shamed "somebody for walking on the beach" praised protesters thronging together in demonstrations and forgoing "social distancing for social justice".

Oluwatoyin Salau’s suspected killer charged with murder and kidnapping

June 20, 2020

She was reported missing by TPD on June 9. "Oluwatoyin was a freedom fighter". Cutliff said her son had been struggling with his mental health in the months before the killings and was on the verge of a breakdown at the time of the slayings.

Two men charged in drive-by shooting of California federal security officers

June 20, 2020

Federal authorities said Carrillo is part of the "boogaloo" movement , whose anti-government adherents derived the term from the panned 1984 movie Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo and use it as a code word for a second USA civil war. Law enforcement officials said they identified multiple pieces of evidence that linked Carrillo to the developing anti-government extremist movement associated with the term "boogaloo", an ironic word for "a violent uprising or impending civil war in the ...

Navy Captain Who Rang COVID Alarm Reportedly Won't Get Command Back

June 20, 2020

After conducting a first investigation. A US official says the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak . "If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset - our sailors", said the letter said , which was obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle .

China denies seizing Indian troops

June 19, 2020

After the June 15 violence, China also, possibly for the first time since the 1950s, claimed sovereignty over the Galwan valley . The satellite pictures, taken by Earth-imaging company Planet Labs, show signs of altering the landscape of the valley through widening tracks, moving earth and making river crossings, one expert said.

No new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today

June 19, 2020

All of the current cases are linked to those arriving into New Zealand internationally. Bloomfield said acknowledged people arriving in New Zealand were able to refuse a Covid-19 test. The ministry initially vowed the women had no contact with any people or any public facilities on their road trip from Auckland to Wellington by auto.

Australia says it is target of cyberattack by 'state actor'

June 19, 2020

Morrison said at a news conference on Friday that Australian organizations were "currently being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor". "Thirdly, it's important to become an ACSC [Australian Cyber Security Centre] partner to ensure you get the latest cyber threat advice to protect your organisation online".

Mexico temporarily prohibits workers from going to Canada due to coronavirus

June 19, 2020

A temporary ban means that up to 5,000 Mexican workers are now waiting to come to Canada . Coronavirus outbreak: Questions raised by Canada U.S border-land closures as citizens fly in the U.S. Yet, trade has continued unabated. Cross border travel for recreational purposes, however, will remain prohibited until July 21. Once again, the border closure agreement has been extended by both governments for at least another month.

Newsom mandates masks for all Californians in most settings

June 19, 2020

If signed, the bill would give the order the force of law and provide "clarity" for election officials, said Assemblyman Marc Berman, a Menlo Park Democrat who sponsored the bill. "As Californians venture into our communities more, wearing face coverings is another important way we can help protect one another", Angell said. Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace ...

China says it did not detain Indian soldiers in clash

June 19, 2020

What should India do now to fight China's provocations? The soldiers carry firearms but are not allowed to use them under a previous agreement in the border standoff. The Himalayan clash has fanned growing anti-Chinese sentiments due to the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China late a year ago. India's caseload has climbed to fourth-highest in the world.

United Kingdom foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments

June 19, 2020

The comments prompted division among social media users, with numerous politicians, pundits and personalities tweeting anger and support. The justice spokesman for Britain's opposition Labour Party, David Lammy, described the remarks as "insulting" and "deeply embarrassing" on Twitter.

Oklahoma activates National Guard for Trump Tulsa rally

June 19, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to take credit for making Juneteenth - a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States - "very famous", after rescheduling his first rally since the start of the pandemic to avoid further criticism for seeming to co-opt it.

Pompeo says China recommitted to trade deal in Hawaii meeting

June 19, 2020

Yang said cooperation between the two countries was "the only correct choice", according to the Chinese foreign ministry, and promised to work with the U.S. The United States has also fiercely attacked China over its recent move to enact security legislation on Hong Kong, with Pompeo calling the move "a death knell" for the high degree of autonomy that Beijing promised for the former British colony.

Stonehenge streaming the Summer Solstice this weekend

June 19, 2020

According to astrophysics website Inverse, in the Ancient Egypt, the summer solstice also used to mark the beginning of the new year as it took place at the same time as the rise of the water levels of the Nile River, giving new life and composure to the dazzling summers of Egyptian region.

Australia under broad cyber attack from state actor: Scott Morrison

June 19, 2020

Bilateral ties have soured since Morrison in April called for an independent investigation into the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. Australia has also accused China of fuelling a virus "infodemic" and engaging in economic "coercion".

Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University, shares pictures celebrating graduation

June 19, 2020

Sharing a post on Instagram to mark her academic achievement, she wrote that it is "hard to express my joy and gratitude right now". "For now, it will be Netflix , reading and sleep", she wrote. Back in October 2017, as the Pakistani activist was headed for her bachelor's degree in Britain, Yousafzai had asked for Twitterverse's assistance to help her pack her bag for university .

N.Korea continues to present 'extraordinary' threat to region: Pentagon official

June 19, 2020

Pyongyang also confirmed it has rejected Moon's proposal to send Chung and Suh there as his special envoys in a bid to diffuse tensions. He said South Korea will maintain a firm military readiness to deal with any situations. "The explosive sound of justice that will continue to come out could go far beyond the imagination of those who make a noise about what could unfold".

US Democrats urge Senate to revive DACA following court ruling

June 19, 2020

The program has allowed about 800,000 young immigrants to work and receive an education in the USA since President Barack Obama created it in 2012. Senator Martha McSally says she'd rather see the Senate and House turn decades of talk about immigration reform into law that includes protection for DACA recipients.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to meet with opposition on China row

June 19, 2020

All Indian soldiers deployed in the Galwan area when tensions were high, have been accounted for, according to two people familiar with the development. His comments came in a phone call Wednesday with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. China is yet to confirm if it suffered any casualties in the clash.

Jordan’s FM warns against annexation on West Bank visit

June 19, 2020

Israel's Channel 13 reported that during the visit, Safadi also told Abbas that he needed to speak directly with Trump in order to stop annexation. In a short statement to the European Parliament, Borrell said that any annexation of Israeli-occupied territory in the West Bank would negatively affect regional stability and damage the prospect of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Vikings among National Football League teams to recognize Juneteenth and close offices Friday

June 19, 2020

Juneteenth is a symbolic date for Americans and is also known as Black Independence Day, according to the Congressional Research Service. Although the Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation came into effect in January 1863, many slave owners had continued to hold their slaves captive.

16 friends test positive for coronavirus after night out at Jacksonville bar

June 19, 2020

After celebrating the end of lockdown, Erika Crisp says she and 15 friends tested positive for coronavirus. The group went to the bar a day after the State of Florida entered Phase 2 of re-opening plans, which included bars. After hearing customers has become infected, the pub voluntarily closed for deep cleaning with general manager Keith Doherty telling News4Jax: "It literally spread like wildfire".

Emmanuel Macron arrives in London to mark 80th anniversary of French Resistance

June 19, 2020

Macron is in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the historic Charles de Gaulle's broadcast from London during World War Two, French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to London on Thursday. Unable to shake hands then stand shoulder to shoulder while posing for photos outside the famous black door of Number 10, which would be the usual ritual, the two leaders had to improvise.

Amy Klobuchar Withdraws Her Name As Possible Biden Running Mate

June 19, 2020

Amy Klobuchar said Thursday night that she asked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to take her name out of consideration as his vice presidential running mate, and recommended that he choose a woman of color. Biden praised Klobuchar in a tweet Thursday, citing her "grit and determination" and saying, 'With your help, we´re going to beat Donald Trump'. Her best finish of the primary was in overwhelmingly white New Hampshire, where she came in third.

Johnson insists United Kingdom and European Union 'not that far apart' in trade talks

June 19, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday suggested an agreement could be reached in July with "a bit of oomph". There is precious little good news around at the moment, so signs that the United Kingdom and European Union are moving closer together in their efforts to reach a post-Brexit trade deal ought to come as a pleasant surprise.

Ahead of Trump rally, coronavirus cases surge in Oklahoma, other states

June 19, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden accused Trump of "surrendering" to the coronavirus pandemic and failing to stay prepared for a resurgence that could put a USA economic recovery at risk. He believes this will be history in the making as it is the first major campaign rally since the corona virus stalled much of the United States and the rest of the world.

Manhunt underway in Auckland after police officer shot dead, another hospitalised

June 19, 2020

A large police presence remains on Reynella Dr in Massey. The fatally wounded officer was the first in New Zealand, where gun crime remains relatively rare, to be killed in the line of duty in at least a decade. Coster said the officers involved in the Auckland incident were unarmed. Resident Justin Nicholas said he heard five or six gunshots in quick succession before he saw police storming up the road shortly after.

Heavy virus traces found in seafood, meat sections of Beijing market

June 19, 2020

European nations, which embarked on a wide-scale reopening this week, looked on with trepidation as the Americas struggled to contain the first wave of the pandemic and Asian nations like China and South Korea reported new outbreaks. While Chen hasn't been to the Xinfadi market, she can't be sure whether she's consumed food from the market, as trucks from Xinfadi frequent neighborhoods-including hers-to sell vegetables, she said.

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