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OH statewide mask mandate starts Thursday, governor says

July 30, 2020

The governor also gave a travel advisory for residents of certain states coming to OH that would have to self-quarantine for two weeks upon entering the state. "What we do between now and the next several weeks will determine what our fall is like", DeWine said. "We want kids to go back to school... to see sports".

Air pollution shortens average life expectancy of an Indian by 5.2 years

July 30, 2020

It gets worse in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) region, where life expectancy is shortened by over 9 years as citizens are constantly exposed to toxic air. Factors like biomass burning and smoke from brick kilns etc. add to the particulate pollution in the region. Bangladesh has emerged as the world's most polluted country, where 161 million people live in areas where particulate pollution far exceeds standards set by the World Health Organisation.

China's Sinopharm to test potential COVID-19 vaccine in Brazil

July 30, 2020

Russian Federation is developing two vaccines to help cure the coronavirus, with clinical studies on more than 1,600 people planned before it enters large scale production. "All three of them are promising candidates but we must of course always expect setbacks during the testing phase because it's one thing to have an effective vaccine but it's another to have a safe vaccine that people want", the minister said.

United Kingdom anxious about second wave in Europe, more quarantine measures possible

July 30, 2020

In a statement, they said that the new advice was based on fresh evidence suggesting that people with mild to moderate symptoms may be infected for longer than they initially thought. He said: "This is a really important, essentially scientific question, but we are not imminently making an announcement on it". Speaking on his return to the United Kingdom on Wednesday having cut short a family holiday in Spain , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he could not rule out more countries ...

China halts Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UK

July 30, 2020

During a press conference on Wednesday, Senior Superintendent Steve Li of the National Security Department under the police force said the suspects' group had recently declared the establishment of a body to promote pro-independence political ideals "using any means possible" and build a "Republic of Hong Kong ".

Black Lives Matter Sydney protest: Ten intense minutes that ended rally

July 30, 2020

Police have now confirmed six people were arrested at the rally. 'Well, best of luck to you at court, ' he said . A similar percentage said leagues and teams should develop marketing campaigns for social change while letting athletes protest.

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

July 30, 2020

Pilgrims will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing during a series of religious rites that are completed over five days in the holy city of Mecca and its surroundings in western Saudi Arabia. Assiri said. Applicants had to be between 20 and 50 years old with no terminal illnesses, and all were tested for coronavirus before they were allowed to take part.

Ghislaine Maxwell wants to delay publication of Jeffrey Epstein records

July 30, 2020

A Manhattan judge was told on Wednesday that the British socialite, who is charged with recruiting three girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse, gave depositions in 2016 which should be kept sealed. "In her first deposition, which is among the documents being considered on this motion, Ms. Maxwell refused to testify as to any consensual adult behavior and generally disclaimed any knowledge of underage activity", Preska said during the hearing, referring to testimony quoted in her ...

U.S. coronavirus deaths rise by 1,200 for first time since May

July 30, 2020

More than 1.35 million people have recovered. The US has crossed the threshold of 150,000 verified deaths from Covid-19, just 6 months just after the initially instances have been identified in China and with the outbreak significantly from less than regulate.

Vietnam to test more than 20,000 for coronavirus

July 30, 2020

With the new infections, Vietnam has reported 438 cases of COVID-19 without a death. The health ministry on Wednesday reported eight new local transmissions linked to the outbreak in Da Nang, including cases in several other cities and the capital Hanoi.

Almost 3 billion animals affected by Australia bushfire

July 30, 2020

The report does not put an exact figure on how many animals were killed because of limited evidence left behind by the fires and the uncertainty of the volume that escaped and continued to thrive , the report said. Professor Chris Dickman, who oversaw research on the project said while research is still interim, the headline figure is unlikely to change. That's an area about half the size of the United Kingdom.

North Korean Defector Returned After Sex Assault Accusation

July 30, 2020

A North Korean defector likely returned to the DPRK by traveling through a drain from the South's Ganghwa Island , leaving behind a bag in the process, the South Korean military stated on Monday. As soon as he swam close to the demarcation line, he cried for help and was received by eight South Korean soldiers stationed at the land border, according to the defector.

Trump files new challenge to NY subpoena for his tax returns

July 30, 2020

Rather, it threw the case back to a lower court where it said the president could try to fight the subpoenas. But the court said Trump could challenge the subpoena as improper just as anyone else can. Vance's office didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Carey Dunne, the attorney general representing the district attorney's office, told the judge that a twist in the argument was a tactic of delay.

Australian Outback cafe bans messy emus for 'bad behaviour'

July 30, 2020

Elevated by an animal rescuer, the birds - siblings Kevin and Carol - are a welcoming and vast-eyed supply of entertainment. There's nothing worse than going to a pub for a nice drink , and then having a rowdy emu ruin everyone's night. The Gimbletts said they installed a rope barrier outside the pub and a sign asks customers to keep in mind to close the rope after entering to prevent the flightless birds from following, ABC News reports .

Pentagon details plan to reduce forces in Germany

July 30, 2020

But Trump has tied the move to his anger over the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spending issue, branding Germany "delinquent" for failing to meet the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation goal and asserting that the Germans have long shortchanged the USA on trade and defense.

New York City police accused of 'kidnapping' protester

July 29, 2020

Acknowledging the video, the NYPD issued a statement Tuesday night explaining that Stone was picked up by a police warrant squad for allegedly damaging several surveillance cameras near City Hall, where activists camped out for a month before riot police forced them out last week.

Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.’s account over COVID-19 misinformation policy

July 29, 2020

In recent months, Twitter has taken action on inflammatory or misleading tweets by the President , placing warnings over posts it said violated its rules, and attaching fact-checking information to his tweets about mail-in ballots. Before now, Trump bin defend di viral video afta im retweet am. Martin said Gold asked her to deliver to the White House a letter that Gold and several of the Frontline Doctors signed back in May, which Martin did.

'Birds have landed': French-made Rafale fighter jets reach India

July 29, 2020

The multibillion-dollar deal has been shadowed by corruption allegations levelled by the opposition Congress party, though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected the claims. Indian and Chinese forces have been in a six-week-long standoff on their Himalayan border since a hand-to-hand battle in which 20 Indian troops were killed.

Hong Kong Council Adviser Says Account Closure Not Tied to Law

July 29, 2020

Many countries in the West are now reassessing their relationship with Hong Kong, arguing that the security law makes it more hard to guarantee transparency and the rule of law. Wang said that Beijing has the right to respond to New Zealand , which announced it too was shelving its extradition treaty with Hong Kong on Tuesday.

Negligence driving increase in German coronavirus cases

July 29, 2020

Wieler said: "We are in a rapidly developing pandemic. We are seeing a large number of small outbreaks happening simultaneously in different places and they are becoming more frequent", Wieler said. The situation of June - beginning of July Wheeler called a "success, which shows that the virus can be slowed down". Around four weeks ago, only 300 to 500 new cases had been recorded by the RKI daily.

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

July 29, 2020

According to the women's lawyer, the verdict will be appealed. However their social media stardom turned their undoing in Egypt , the place residents can land in jail for imprecise crimes resembling "misusing social media", "disseminating pretend information", or "inciting debauchery and immorality".

Train derails and bridge partially collapses in Arizona

July 29, 2020

Flames could be seen running across the length of the bridge and in an area of Tempe Beach Park. Police Chief Sylvia Moir tweeted: 'Update- Tempe Train derailment and Fire- No injuries known at this time but the scene is very risky. Officials say firefighters have been facing difficulties fighting the blaze because of heat, possible unknown hazardous materials, the collapsed bridge and placement on both sides of the lake.

Belarus arrests dozens of Russian mercenaries: State media

July 29, 2020

This is the conclusion that the doctors made yesterday. Public frustration over his handling of the pandemic has fuelled the biggest protests in years against his rule ahead of a presidential election on August 9. "Authorities keep on raising stakes for Belarusians to take to the streets". Security forces have broken up what they say are illegal protests in recent weeks.

Pentagon: US Troops From Germany to Be Repositioned Closer to Russia's Borders

July 29, 2020

Approximately 11,900 United States troops, a mix of Army and Air Force units, will be removed from Germany to meet Trump's mandated cap of 25,000 USA forces in Germany, according to a senior U.S. The plans follow up on US President Donald Trump's vow last month to pull out a portion of American troops stationed in Germany. Some 12,000 troops will move - around half will be brought home, and half will move to European countries like Italy.

Biden campaign calls Trump's failure to raise Russian bounties with Putin "despicable"

July 29, 2020

Many other journalists and political media figures weighed in. Trump said he had "never discussed" the story with Putin. "I have never discussed it with him", Trump said in an interview on Tuesday with " Axios on HBO ". "I don't have any explanation except that it's part of a pattern that is no surprise to anybody that the president has been very reluctant to cross President Putin".

Statues with Abe kneeling before 'comfort woman' set off new storm

July 29, 2020

Addressing media reports that the kneeling man resembles Abe, Yoshihide Suga, the Japanese cabinet secretary, said in a press briefing Tuesday that while he has not verified such reports, this would "not be allowed under global courtesy". "We believe in the need to consider global courtesy for a foreign leader, regardless of the country". The spokesman told the Nikkei Asian Review: "It is not true to say that it is a statue of Abe".

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

July 29, 2020

Under the new law, any social media platform based overseas which has more than one million daily visitors must assign at least one representative in Turkey, whose contact details have to be included on the company's website in order to make it clear and easy to have access to them.

Wednesday forecast: Scattered showers/isolated t-storms

July 29, 2020

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Another low heads our way this weekend. A mostly sunny start with increasing clouds during the afternoon. Otherwise expect variably cloudy skies Thursday with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. The clouds will keep most of us in the 70s and low 80s Tuesday afternoon.

Almost 10 lakh patients cured in India, active cases cross 5 lakh

July 29, 2020

In a significant development, India on Tuesday crossed 15-Lakh-mark in coronavirus cases and inched towards the second spot on the list of countries worst affected by COVID-19. He underlined that the recovery rate in India is higher than other countries and is improving on a daily basis. The tally has been compiled as per information provided by respective states and union territories.

UK PM Johnson: We will be past coronavirus by mid

July 29, 2020

But asked if that advice could have been wrong, he said: "Maybe there were things we could have done differently". Asked whether lockdown had come too late, he said: "When you listen to the scientists, the questions that you've just asked are actually very open questions as far as they are concerned".

Trump administration won’t accept new DACA applications during review of program

July 29, 2020

Trump, following the Supreme Court ruling , directed the Department of Homeland Security to revise its guidelines for DACA, with the aim of forcing Congress to enact a lasting solution. He also expressed concern about sending "mixed messages" on the enforcement of immigration laws that could encourage unauthorized migration. The review is likely to take at least 100 days, putting off any final decision on the program until after the November 3 election in which Trump is fighting for a ...

United Kingdom quarantine restrictions unjust: Spain PM

July 29, 2020

Some 300,111 people have tested positive for coronavirus and there have been 45,759 deaths. In a move that reflects the continent's piecemeal approach to keeping the virus at bay, the British government has recommended against all but essential travel to the whole of Spain following an upswing in new infections.

Mumbai Sero Survey shows 57% of those in slums already infected

July 29, 2020

Researchers found that antibodies against the COVID-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus were in 57 percent of samples from slums, and 16 percent in those from non-slum areas, on average. Volunteers chosen were a random selection of people of different ages & genders, and a mix of people from the general population as well as health care workers.

Coronavirus: Bunnings sizzles up mask debate, takes hard stance against rule breakers

July 29, 2020

So at one stage people were reticent to wear a seat belt and eventually it became the social norm", she said. "Shops, businesses and workplaces are able to refuse entry to a person not wearing a mask in order to protect the health of their staff and other customers".

Covid-19 coronavirus: New South Wales blindsided as Queensland closes border

July 29, 2020

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys has confirmed that the NRL is expected to maintain their current exemptions to play in Queensland despite the state closing its borders to Sydney. He urged anyone across the affected areas with symptoms to immediately go and get tested to help stop the potential spread of the virus. Ms Palaszczuk said while she knew it would inconvenience families, it had to be done.

European Union to restrict exports to Hong Kong over security law

July 29, 2020

Riot Police use pepper spray on protesters during a protest against Beijing's national security legislation in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on May 24. Therefore, the Chinese side has chose to suspend the HKSAR's fugitives transfer agreements and agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Canada, Australia and Britain, Wang said.

Trump administration sending more federal officers to protect Portland courthouse from rioters

July 29, 2020

News of the reinforcement comes after an Associated Press reporter gave his account of what it was like being barricaded inside the federal courthouse as it fell under attack by protesters, among reports that numerous U.S. The lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security alleges it violated the Constitution by sending federal law enforcement to disperse crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets.

South Korea to have solid fuel rockets in major deal with US

July 29, 2020

Solid fuel is less expensive, offers greater mobility for missiles and rockets and reduces launch preparation time. Korea's missile guidelines with the USA, meanwhile, have been amended four times, including the latest revision, since the first agreement in 1979 to limit Korea's ballistic missile development capabilities.

Madeleine McCann investigators carry out search of allotment in Germany

July 29, 2020

Christian B, 43, was revealed as the main suspect in the case in June, as German and United Kingdom police made a fresh appeal for help 13 years after Madeleine disappeared. Investigators have said Christian B. would only be questioned in connection with the Madeleine McCann case after the investigation is concluded, so that they could present him with the findings of the probe.

In Tit-for-Tat, China Forces Closure of US Consulate in Chengdu

July 29, 2020

Against the background of a sharp deterioration in relations between the two countries, China officially closed the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu. The consulate, which opened in 1985, has nearly 200 staff, including about 150 locally hired employees. Chinese officials left the consulate in Houston on Friday after the Trump administration ordered in to close.

Graphic artist creates baseball card series honoring Dr. Fauci

July 29, 2020

In the shot, Fauci is wearing a Nationals jersey, hat, and face mask. "Because we simply can not afford, once again, another wave". Fauci said that what he was anxious about, and some thing that Dr. It's a large trial, 30,000 people are going to be in the trial. Topps made Fauci's card part of its Topps Now series, which puts specific moments on cards and only makes them available for a short period of time.

US House Judiciary Chairman Nadler in accident, Barr hearing delayed

July 29, 2020

Barr also noted that police forces today are more diverse than ever before and said instances of unarmed black men being killed by police are "quite rare". "The protesters aren't mobs - they're mothers and veterans and mayors", Nadler said. The attorney general rejected that. But he condemned Americans who he says have responded inappropriately to Floyd's death through what he said was rioting and anarchy.

Barack Obama and George Clooney to hold virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden

July 29, 2020

The more-than-$3 trillion, heavily detailed plan envisions spending $775bn over 10 years to improve childcare and eldercare; investing $2 trillion on building clean energy infrastructure during Biden's first four-year term in office; and spending $700bn in federal funds topromoteUS manufacturing and innovation.

Google Censors Breitbart YouTube Video of Doctors’ Capitol Hill Coronavirus Press Conference

July 29, 2020

Twitter has temporarily frozen Donald Trump Jr .'s account after the president's son shared a video making false and potentially life-threatening claims about the coronavirus pandemic. "You can look at large portions of our country, it's - it's corona-free", Trump said Tuesday afternoon. However, it was taken down on the evening of June 27 for misinformation.

Assembly of International Nuclear Fusion Reactor ITER to Begin in France

July 29, 2020

President Xi says that ITER carries the good wishes of mankind to use nuclear fusion energy in a peaceful way. China will continue strengthening scientific research exchanges and cooperation with all parties, make joint efforts to make breakthroughs in major sciences and technologies, advance global scientific and technological innovation, and make new contributions to improving the well-being of people of all countries and realizing global sustainable development, he added.

China's Liaoning reports 6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

July 29, 2020

China also detected 57 new confirmed cases from the western province of Xinjiang, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday. China's port city Dalian, which recently reported a spike in the coronavirus cases, has conducted nucleic acid tests on 1.68 million people - one-sixth of its population - on the first day of the screening campaign on Monday.

World Health Organization to Hold COVID-19 Emergency Meeting This Week

July 28, 2020

He said that where the measures are followed, cases go down. " The pandemic continues to accelerate ", said the head of the who. "It is going to be nearly impossible for individual countries to keep their borders shut for the foreseeable future", he said, pointing out that "economies have to open up, people have to work, trade has to resume".

(Exclusive) Witness of shooting at Austin BLM protest speaks out

July 28, 2020

Mr Foster bumped into an independent journalist at the march on Saturday, and he spoke matter-of-factly about the weapon that was draped on a strap in front of him. "They've been participating in these protests nearly every day for the past 50 days", Sheila Foster said. Foster said he was carrying an AK-47 because "they don't let us march in the streets anymore, so I gotta to practice some of our rights ".

German police search garden near Hanover, says public prosecutor's office — Madeleine McCann

July 28, 2020

The suspect's last known address was in the German city of Braunschweig, about 70 kilometers (40 miles) from Hannover. According to Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office, the man was jailed for a sexual crime. "I can confirm that the search is linked to our investigations in the Maddie McCann case", said Julia Meyer, a spokesperson for Braunschweig prosecutors, who have jurisdiction over the case.

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton Calls Slavery A "Necessary Evil"

July 28, 2020

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) isn't opposed to having students study America's history of slavery, he told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in an interview published Sunday. Arkansas Rep. Cotton has been a big opponent of the project, saying the U.S.is "a great and noble country founded on the proposition that all mankind is created equal".

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