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United Kingdom pauses daily Covid-19 death toll update over data concerns

July 18, 2020

The variations in amounts are drastic, as for example on July 13, 11 people were said to have died because of the virus, whilst on July 14, that number rose to a staggering 138. "By this PHE definition, no one with COVID in England is allowed to ever recover from their illness". More than 45,000 deaths have been recorded in patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in Britain and many more died without being tested, making the country's outbreak the deadliest in Europe.

ACLU sues feds over Portland protest violence

July 18, 2020

Pettibone said he was put into a cell at and officers dumped out the contents of his backpack, with one remarking: "Oh, this is a bunch of nothing". Democratic Governor Kate Brown said Trump is looking for a confrontation in the hopes of winning political points elsewhere and to serve as a distraction from the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing spiking numbers of infections in OR and the nation .

Ontario records slight spike in new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

July 18, 2020

There were also nine new deaths from the illness reported on Wednesday. "While a slight uptick over the past few days, 28 of Ontario's 34 public health units are still reporting five or fewer cases, with 15 of them reporting no new cases", tweeted Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott.

Fire rips through Nantes cathedral

July 18, 2020

About 70 firefighters are reportedly working to put out the fire in the cathedral. Per Ferlay, "damage is concentrated on the great organ which seems to be completely destroyed". A City Hall official said the fire broke out Saturday morning inside the cathedral, and the cause is unclear. "After Notre-Dame, the Cathedral of St.

34,884 fresh cases push India's COVID-19 tally to 10,38,716

July 18, 2020

Pandemic deaths have now reached 26273 across the country, after 671 more lives were claimed by the lethal virus since Friday. On Friday morning the number of COVID-19 cases in the country was 1,003,832, and the death toll 25,602. But in a continuing worrying trend, 3,884 of the total cases came from the Thane Division, a major part of which forms the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Shamima Begum: UK must allow return to fight for citizenship, judges rule

July 18, 2020

Begum - one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group (IS). In 2019 Mr Javid revoked her United Kingdom citizenship on the grounds of national security due to her position within the terrorist group.

India's coronavirus cases cross 1 million

July 18, 2020

It took 137 days for India to reach a million positive cases. It crossed 10,000 in another 16 days. "Simultaneously, there has been a steady dip in the number of active cases, from around 45 per cent in mid-June to around 34.18 per cent as of now", the health ministry said .

Senators Merkley and Wyden demand federal officers leave Portland

July 18, 2020

Many of those protests have slowed, but demonstrations have persisted in Portland - the famously progressive OR city - for weeks now with no signs of stopping. What has the Trump administration said? . His response showed me he is on a mission to provoke confrontation for political purposes. "A peaceful protester in Portland was shot in the head by one of Donald Trump's secret police", Sen.

Major fire breaks out in historic French cathedral

July 18, 2020

Dozens of firefighters brought the fire under control after several hours. The French government announced last week that Notre Dame - and especially its spire - would be constructed exactly as they were before. Screengrab of Cathredal fire in Nantes, France. It was partly destroyed during the second world war in 1944 after Allied bombings. "It was a huge shock".

Rajasthan crisis: Congress demands arrest of Union minister Shekhawat

July 18, 2020

The High Court has also asked Rajasthan Congress chief whip Mahesh Joshi, who had filed the complaint before the Speaker, to respond to the dissidents' petition by Saturday. The Congress leader said that Deshmukh has agreed to a request by the ruling ally to examine the matter and trace out the mastermind in the Maharashtra BJP who was indulging in such dirty politics in a democracy.

Fahim Saleh homicide: Personal assistant arrested in stabbing death

July 18, 2020

She found a gruesome scene. His body was discovered with an electric saw placed nearby, police said. Na Oga Saleh sister discover di bodi around 3:30 PM on Tuesday wen she go check on am as she no hear from am for a day, officials tok say afta she find di bodi, she call di police.

Pentagon effectively bans Confederate flag display

July 18, 2020

He said that the US "Stars and Stripes" flag is the principal flag the military is encouraged to display. He wrote the flags displayed by service members should focus on US military tenets such as "good order and discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting divisive symbols".

Justice Ginsburg Reveals Cancer Recurrence

July 18, 2020

Ginsburg said her recent hospitalization for an infection was unrelated to her cancer, and she said the results of her treatment so far have been positive. Owing to her age and long medical history, Ginsburg's health is the subject of widespread interest given her status as a liberal icon. She has received hospital treatment a number of times in recent years, but has returned swiftly to work on each occasion.

Australian state reports highest daily COVID-19 cases

July 18, 2020

Two more Victorians have died from COVID-19 as 217 new cases are recorded across the State. "We will continue to provide groceries, perishable food, cooked meals - we will continue to provide all the basics that those residents need", he said.

U.S. shatters coronavirus record with over 77000 cases in a day

July 18, 2020

When COVID-19 was ravaging NY three months ago, state officials there recorded 799 deaths on April 9 and a seven-day average of 763 deaths on April 14, the highest in the country at the time. There is near-universal consensus among health experts that wearing masks is one of the most effective ways to stop transmission of the virus, which has killed more than 134,000 Americans.

Chinese UK ambassador says Huawei decision 'unfair'

July 18, 2020

The existing ban on Huawei from most sensitive "core" parts of 5G network remains. China insists that Trump's remark proves that Johnson's decision is related to geopolitics, not security. And if we are going to be doling out lectures on what does or doesn't qualify as illegal surveillance, shouldn't we at least make a fleeting attempt to lead by example? "It's a fairly complex issue because of the USA sanctions that have been put in place".

All three suspects accused in Ahmaud Arbery's killing plead not guilty

July 18, 2020

Department of Justice. Arbery was unarmed while jogging outside the coastal town of Brunswick when he was shot by the father and son. Gregory and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. However, the issue that got more attention at the hearing was masks. Gough then raised an objection, saying he thought wearing masks referencing George Floyd in the courtroom was a political statement.

US Opens Way for Tougher Sanctions on Russia-Germany Pipeline

July 18, 2020

Borell was reacting to new guidance issued by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, that said European companies known to be working on two Russian energy projects run the risk of coming under USA sanctions. The U.S. has spoken out against Russia's efforts to enter the European oil market as a ploy to hold Europe hostage and isolate Ukraine from the worldwide market.

Coronavirus infections in Victoria hit new record high

July 18, 2020

New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the city is "effectively in a war zone" after ten cases were linked to the Crossroads Hotel cluster yesterday - bringing the total number of known infections to 34. There are 160 cases linked to the Al-Taqwa College outbreak, 51 cases to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham and 32 cases connected to JBS abattoir in Brooklyn.

British Airways to Retire Entire Boeing 747 Fleet Due to Pandemic

July 17, 2020

It is now the largest operator of the B747 with 31 of the aircraft in its fleet at an average age of 23 years, and had prior to Covid-19 had planned to retire the fleet by 2024. Airlines took delivery of more than 1,500 747s since it debuted, making it the second most-popular wide-body jet, after Boeing's 777. Just 30 of the jumbo jets are in passenger service around the world with a further 132 in storage, according to aviation data firm Cirium.

SA records 216 COVID-19 deaths in one day

July 17, 2020

More than 90% of schools in Gauteng, the Northern Cape and the Western Cape reported having running water, while only 47% of schools in the Eastern Cape confirmed they had access. "We are now facing a real rise in infections", Ramaphosa said earlier on Wednesday, noting growing pressure on "challenged" health facilities . As reported by EWN , South Africa has the sixth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world.

Vietnam responds to USA remarks on South China Sea

July 17, 2020

About $3 trillion of trade passes through the South China Sea each year. "We will go provide them the assistance we can, whether that's in multilateral bodies, whether that's in Asean, whether that's through legal responses, we will use all the tools we can", he said at a news conference, referring to the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

COVAXIN human trials start at PGI Rohtak

July 17, 2020

If Phase 3 trials are successful, the company will start production of 100 million doses of the potential COVID-19 vaccine annually. All have tolerated the vaccine very well. COVAXIN is derived from a strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus which had been isolated at National Institute of Virology, Pune, which was later transferred to Bharat Biotech to produce into a vaccine candidate.

Trump Condemns Execution Order For Iranian Protesters

July 17, 2020

On Tuesday, the judiciary said the death sentences of three men involved in that unrest had been upheld, sparking a surge in online protests. Iranian authorities cut internet access in Khuzestan province and deployed security forces in several cities as fresh anti-government protests broke out against the regime on Thursday.

Personal assistant arrested over Fahim Saleh murder

July 17, 2020

The person in custody had worked as Saleh's personal assistant, the officials told The Associated Press. The 21-year-old is expected to be charged with homicide. "We at Gokada are shocked and saddened to hear that Fahim Saleh , our founder and CEO, passed away under tragic circumstances in NY earlier this week", the company said on Wednesday.

Kangaroo Named Jack Captured by Police in Florida

July 17, 2020

Sergeant DeAnna Greenlaw said that cops reached the area only to find the kangaroo, a species endemic to Australia , hopping around the United States city. The agency posted a picture of the kangaroo on Twitter. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now investigating the incident, as it is still unclear where the kangaroo came from.

Police say Gokada CEO Saleh's murder was financially motivated

July 17, 2020

Gokada , a Nigeria-based app, provides an on-demand transportation hailing service, and the company is based on Lagos. On Wednesday, the police continued their investigation at the building and inside Saleh's apartment, a seventh-story unit that he bought past year for $2.25 million, public records show, and for which he expressed his affection on Instagram .

Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN Begins Human Trials, 'No Adversities' so Far

July 17, 2020

Zydus early this week said it has begun giving its plasmid DNA vaccine candidate (ZyCoV-D) to potential coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to healthy volunteers in the first and second phases of human clinical trials across multiple sites. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted permission to initiate Phase I and II human clinical trials after the company submitted results generated from pre-clinical studies, demonstrating safety and immune response.

Cruises banned through September over coronavirus spread, CDC says

July 17, 2020

On Thursday, the agency said cruise ships won't be allowed to sail until at least October 1. "Cruise ship travel means staying overnight for at least 1 night on a sea-going cruise ship with people from multiple households". The CDC also said its cumulative data from March 1 to July 10 revealed a total of 2,973 COVID-19 or COVID-like illness cases on cruise ships, nine of them still having ongoing or resolving outbreaks on board.

The Case of the Disappearing Covid Data

July 17, 2020

The CDC's database is accessible to the public and used by researchers to make projections and decisions. Some experts expressed concerns that the change could lead to the data being politicized, or could hamper tracking of the pandemic. "HHS is committed to being transparent with the American public about the information it is collecting on the coronavirus", he told The Hill in a statement Thursday.

Zindzi Mandela as a true hero - ANC's Jeff Radebe

July 17, 2020

She will be buried next to her mother Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the Fourways Memorial Park. However, it is not yet clear if this was the cause of death for the 59-year-old. "This is how we shall fondly remember her and remind ourselves that the long walk to freedom is far from over". Her voice powerfully and courageously carried and conveyed Nelson Mandela's resolute challenge to dismantle apartheid; unban the ANC; free all political prisoners and those who had been banished; the return ...

Major quake off Papua New Guinea triggers tsunami warning

July 17, 2020

Shallower quakes tend to cause more surface damage. Some damage was reported on social media in coastal villages. Papua New Guinea, which lies on the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire is prey to regular volcanic activity, earthquakes , and tidal waves.

Victoria state posts biggest ever daily increase in covid-19 cases

July 17, 2020

The premier said tougher measures might be needed if the current rules did not curb the growth in infections. "If you can walk, if you want to go for a walk then you can go for a walk close to home". To put Friday's daunting figure into context, it is more than double NSW's largest daily total of 212, again recorded on March 28. Weddings and corporate events will be limited 150 guests, although Berejiklian said patrons should be seated at all times.

Floods wreak havoc in northeastern India

July 17, 2020

State officials have deployed more than 100 boats to help in rescue efforts, while 480 camps established in 20 districts are now giving shelter to over 60,000 people. The inundation has so far claimed the lives of 76 animals, while 121 others have been rescued in the Kaziranga National Park, the bulletin said. It also triggered mudslides that compounded the woes of the affected villagers.

USA government executes second federal prisoner in a week

July 17, 2020

Wesley Ira Purkey was put to death at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Ind. Purkey was convicted of kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old girl before dismembering and burning her body and dumping the remains in a septic pond.

Trump’s niece: I heard him use anti-Semitic and racist slurs

July 17, 2020

It comes as she revealed on Thursday night that she had directly witnessed Mr Trump using racist language, including the N-word and anti-Semitic slurs. Her book - published Tuesday and an instant bestseller - so anxious her family that the president's brother unsuccessfully tried to block its publication in court.

Cecil Rhodes statue beheaded

July 17, 2020

Police are investigating the vandalism of a Cecil John Rhodes bust. The statue in Cape Town is the latest to be targeted as part of a global reckoning over racial injustice sparked by the police killing of George Floyd in the U.S. While serving as the prime minister of Cape Colony - now South Africa - he introduced legislation in 1894 that limited the amount of land black residents could own.

Cuomo: Customers must order food with alcohol at restaurants, bars

July 17, 2020

These regulations are part of Cuomo's "Three Strikes and You're Closed" initiative, which states that any establishment that receives three violations will be closed for business, and severe violations could result in an immediate loss of liquor license or closure before the third strike.

India starts low-priced testing amid highest daily cases

July 17, 2020

According to their prediction, daily new cases will be second highest in the USA by Feb 2021 at 95,000 per day followed by South Africa, Iran, and Indonesia. It is worth noting that data quality on cases and deaths vary across countries and regions because of factors such as differences in testing standards, and in protocols being followed for recording covid-related deaths.

Several Iranian ships catch fire in southern port, say reports

July 17, 2020

The former Indian ambassador believes that the $1.6 billion project will go ahead and that it is being delayed due to global banking sanctions on Iran. After reports that Iran had "dropped" India from the Chabahar-Zahedan railway project, the government on Thursday said the project was actually awaiting the appointment of an authority by Iran to resolve outstanding technical and financial issues.

Melbourne, On COVID-19 Lockdown, Reports Record Case Count

July 17, 2020

The magnitude of Victoria's coronavirus crisis continues to grow, routinely producing new records in terms of daily cases and pushing the state's resources to their limits. Even so, the state's chief health officer, Brett Sutton , emphasized that the situation is not out of control. Authorities in the state of Victoria, which surrounds Melbourne, said there were 423 new infections in the metropolitan area and five more in rural parts of the state.

Libya pro-Haftar tribal leaders to meet with Egypt's Sisi in Cairo

July 17, 2020

Addressing scores of tribal leaders and dignitaries from Libya, the Egyptian leader boasted that his country's military has the capability to "swiftly and decisively" change the military landscape in Libya, where the Cairo-backed Libyan National Army is locked in a protracted conflict against Turkish-backed forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.

Tokyo 2020: Olympics boss reluctant to hold Games behind closed doors

July 17, 2020

The Dakar Youth Olympic Games will be the first Olympic event in Africa and therefore it is set to play an enormous role in promoting sports for young people on the continent as well as showcasing Senegal's infrastructure binge. The first edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Singapore in 2010. "This amicable agreement illustrates the mutual trust between Senegal and the IOC".

Blow for Chris Grayling as he fails to land intelligence role

July 17, 2020

Britain's parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee has promised to release its "Russian influence" operations report before the legislative body begins its summer recess on July 22. Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week nominated new members to the committee, which oversees the intelligence agencies, and they held their first meeting on Thursday.

Six Palestinians Allegedly Arrested for Voicing Support for Israeli Annexation

July 17, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday night, in which he reaffirmed the UK's opposition to Israel's planned annexation of part of the occupied West Bank. Since Israel made its intentions clear regarding annexation, Jordan, along with the Palestinian Authority and a few European countries have mounted a diplomatic campaign to stop Israel from going through with the annexation.

Walmart, Sam's Club To Require Shoppers To Wear Face Coverings

July 16, 2020

The company has more than 5,300 Walmart and Sam's Club stores in the United States and a particularly large retail presence in numerous southern and western states that have seen increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.

Hospitals to Send COVID-19 Data to HHS Database, Not CDC

July 16, 2020

That's according to a July 10 document from the Department of Health and Human Services , which will directly receive hospitals' daily reports on numbers of patients, beds, and ventilators, and other coronavirus tracking data. Will there be transparency, will there be access, and what is the role of the CDC in understanding the data?" "We are comfortable with that as long as they continue to work with us, as long as they continue to make the information public, and as long as we're able ...

Supreme Court to Florida: We Are Not Getting Involved

July 16, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to weigh in on Florida's fight over felon voting, choosing not to overturn a lower court's decision to keep hundreds of thousands of poor felons from joining the voter rolls ahead of this year's elections.

US Supreme Court judges show they won't be taken for granted

July 16, 2020

Vance had prevailed on July 9 at the Supreme Court, which rejected Trump's claim he was immune from criminal probes while in the White House and could block the release of his records. And like previous year, to a large extent, on the questions concerning President Donald Trump and various requests for his records, they punted. The ruling sent the case back to the district court, where Trump's lawyers said they plan to challenge the subpoena on grounds that it's too broad and that it was ...

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not told before Australia's historic PM sacking: archived letters

July 16, 2020

The "Palace Letters " have been held as personal records at the National Archives and were not set for public release until 2027 - and only then with the permission of the Queen, The Conversation reported. "I should say I made a decision to take the step I took without informing the Palace in advance because, under the Constitution, the responsibility is mine, and I was of the opinion it was better for Her Majesty not to know in advance, though it is of course my duty to tell her ...

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