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Islamic State targets Afghan prison in attack killing 29

August 03, 2020

The attack began on Sunday evening with auto bomb detonated at the entrance to the prison, and there were numerous other blasts heard as the IS gunmen opened fire on security guards. "Our mujahideen are not yet authorised to carry out attacks", Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told AFP . President Ashraf Ghani and the Taliban have both indicated long-delayed negotiations could begin immediately after the Eid al-Adha festival, which took place in the capital Kabul on Thursday.

Manatee County confirms another COVID-19 death, along with 78 new cases

August 03, 2020

Mr. Trump took issue with Dr. The county now has 33,854 confirmed cases and 833 deaths. "If you look at what happened in Europe, when they shut down or locked down or went to shelter in place - however you want to describe it - they really did it to the tune of about 95-plus percent of the country did that", Dr.

Former UK MP arrested on suspicion of rape

August 03, 2020

The politician, who is in his fifties and has not been named, was arrested and questioned on Saturday after a woman in her twenties went to the police to complain of rape, sexual assault, and coercive control. National newspapers report that the allegations come from a female parliamentary researcher who had been in a relationship with the MP, and were said to have been raised with the chief whip Mark Spencer and leader of the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg.

One Marine dead, 8 missing after incident in California

August 03, 2020

Marine Corps announced on Sunday. "Keep our 15thMEU families in your thoughts and prayers". One Marine was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla where he died. AAV training on land would continue although operations on water were being suspended "out of an abundance of caution", he added. "This hard decision was made after all resources were exhausted".

USA unlikely to use coronavirus vaccine from China, Russia

August 03, 2020

The aim is to secure 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines by the end of 2021. " Russia's announcement that it has produce a vaccine for COVID-19 is just a claim", she said . Clinical studies of the coronavirus vaccine Gam-COVID-Vac "are over", Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko announced. Two major drug companies will supply the US government with 100 million doses of an experimental coronavirus vaccine, the Trump administration said on Friday, as the nation's top health agency ...

Microsoft moves ahead with talks to buy TikTok after consulting Trump

August 03, 2020

Earlier this month Secretary of State Mike Pompeo compared the attempt to ban TikTok with other bans placed against Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE. Trump said he planned to ban TikTok in the U.S.as soon as Saturday and would not approve of an American firm buying the service. Initial reports claimed that Microsoft had first only focused on acquiring TikTok's smaller business in the U.S.

ISIS Bride's Return To Britain On Hold As UK Government Wins Appeal

August 03, 2020

The judgment means that Begum will not be able to return to the United Kingdom during the duration of the government's courtroom challenge. Lord Justice Flaux - sitting with Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Singh - said: "Fairness and justice must, on the facts of this case, outweigh the national security concerns, so that the leave to enter appeals should be allowed".

Casualties as gunmen attack prison in Afghanistan's Jalalabad

August 03, 2020

The Taliban says it has freed all 1,000 prisoners it had pledged in the agreement with Washington, and insists on its demand for the release of the remaining 400 prisoners on the list. The NDS told TOLO News that the IS commander was killed on Saturday during an operation near Jalalabad city, the capial of Nangarhar province. The motive of the attack wasn't immediately clear.

Egyptians call out Elon Musk for spreading pyramids conspiracy theory

August 03, 2020

In the first tweet posted Thursday, he addressed rumors about Gates, which emerged after the tech founder discussed Musk in an interview with CNBC . Elon Musk has been the subject of controversy this weekend after he tweeted that the iconic structures in Giza, Egypt , were built by an otherworldly being - a narrative commonly repeated among conspiracy theorists.

Coronavirus cases worldwide pass 18 million: AFP tally

August 03, 2020

Nearly 10.62 million patients have recovered and more than 687,000 have died, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The pope, speaking after the traditional Sunday blessing, said that '"without work, families and society can not go forward.

Pelosi Declares 'No Confidence' in Coronavirus Task Force's Birx

August 03, 2020

Dr Birx , asked about Ms Pelosi's comment during an interview with CNN's State of the Union , said she had great respect for Ms Pelosi and attributed the criticism to a New York Times article on the White House pandemic response that described Dr Birx as having embraced overly optimistic assessments on the virus.

Punjab hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 98 in spurious liquor case

August 03, 2020

The death toll from the illicit booze had risen to 75 in Punjab's Tarn Taran district after further investigation, the local administration's deputy commissioner Kulwant Singh said. Sukhbir also rejected the magisterial probe ordered by the CM and demanded an independent inquiry by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine set for mass rollout in October; check details

August 03, 2020

Recently, during a Congressional hearing, Fauci hinted that it would be unlikely for the United States to use Russian or Chinese vaccines if they arrive first. "It's a Sputnik moment", he said. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease official, raised concerns Friday regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines under development by China and Russian Federation.

Tropical Storm Isaias scrapes along South Florida’s coast

August 03, 2020

While noting that "a lot of uncertainty exists in almost all aspects of the forecast", the service said the region could potentially see strong winds over 40 miles per hour, heavy rain, and storm surge from Isaias . The county has a voluntary evacuation order for those living in mobile or manufactured homes, or those who feel their home can not withstand winds.

Curfew imposed in Melbourne as coronavirus cases surge

August 03, 2020

As of Sunday afternoon, there had been 17,923 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia , and the number of new cases in the last 24 hours is 687, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. Residents in the state capital will also only be allowed to leave their homes once per day for exercise, and should remain within a three-mile radius of their homes.

2 aircraft collide in US Alaska, state legislator among 7 killed

August 03, 2020

He was the only person on board. The other plane carried six people, including 57-year-old pilot Gregory Bell of Soldotna, 40-year-old travel guide David Rogers of Kansas and four visitors from SC: 26-year-old Caleb Hulsey, 25-year-old Heather Hulsey, 24-year-old Mackay Hulsey and 23-year-old Kirstin Wright, per AST.

Devotees offer namaz at Jama Masjid on Eid Al-Adha -NK#135687

August 03, 2020

On the second day of Eid-ul-Adha, people continue to celebrate by following the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS) and sacrificing animals amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I feel really good to be here on this occasion. Id-ul-Zuha is a celebration of unswerving devotion to God and the boundless compassion and love the Almighty has for His creation", M Venkaiah Naidu tweeted.

Asian giant hornet caught in trap near Birch Bay

August 02, 2020

The plan is to eradicate the colonies before the hornets begin to mate and reproduce in mid-September. Now that the department knows its traps work, staffers are going to search for murder hornet nests using infrared cameras, and place more traps around the area that will keep these trapped hornets alive.

Norwegian cruise ship crew members hospitalized with COVID-19

August 02, 2020

Arriving at the northern Norwegian port of Tromso from the archipelago of Svalbard, the crew of the MS Roald Amundsen was quarantined on board the ship on Friday after four staff members tested positive for the virus and were hospitalised.

Mo. prosecutor drops investigation of Michael Brown case

August 02, 2020

Minutes later 18-year-old Mr Brown was dead, suffering at least seven gunshot wounds, according to county prosecutor Bob McCulloch. 18-year-old Michael Brown was allegedly shot and killed by Wilson after he approached his police vehicle. What is known for certain is that around midday on 9 August 2014, Mr Wilson was driving a police auto and encountered Mr Brown and a friend walking down a street.

86 dead in India after drinking tainted alcohol

August 02, 2020

A further 11 people had died in Gurdaspur district, a local official told AFP. Punjab Police recover illicit liquor lahaan at Baghora village near Ghanour Town, on August 1, 2020 in Patiala, India. Deaths from illegally produced alcohol, known locally as "hooch" or "country liquor", are a regular occurrence in India, where many can not afford branded spirits.

California wildfire destroys 1 home, prompts new evacuations

August 02, 2020

The so-called " Apple Fire " was reported at 4:55 p.m.in an area north of Riverside County. Residents of 2,586 homes, totaling around 7,800 people, had been told to evacuate, the department said . "The public and the residents can expect additional fire department resources in and out of the area". Evacuation orders have been issued for north of Wilson St, east of Sunset Ave and west of Hathaway St., north of Cherry Valley, Potato Canyon and San Bernardino, according to the California ...

Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee wish speedy recovery to Home Minister Amit Shah

August 02, 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Heard about the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji being tested positive for COVID-19. You are healthy as soon as possible, this is my prayer to God", tweeted defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Three Chicago police officers shot

August 02, 2020

Police Superintendent David Brown did not discuss the circumstances surrounding Boyd's death. David Brown said from police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. Sources said as many as 60 shots were fired in the exchange of gunfire, which broke out in or near the station's sally port, a pathway that is designated for police transports into lockup.

Philippine doctors urge time-out as coronavirus cases surge

August 02, 2020

After Duterte further relaxed quarantine restrictions and allowed more businesses, including gyms, internet cafes and tattoo shops, to reopen, leaders of almost 100 medical organizations held an online news conference Saturday and warned that the health system may collapse as many medical personnel fall ill or resign out of fear, fatigue or poor working conditions.

Media barred from Republican convention

August 02, 2020

As Nominating conventions are traditionally meant to be media jackpots, political parties utilize the attention the events draw to spread the message to as many voters as possible. Soaring coronavirus cases have already forced Trump to cancel the part of the convention planned for Florida's Jacksonville in July. Even though Trump called the people parts of the conference in Florida last month, mentioning some instances of the virus throughout the nation, 336 delegates are scheduled to ...

Black and White Instagram Challenge: Another Misunderstood Trend

August 02, 2020

On Instagram alone, over 6 million photos have been uploaded with the hashtag. Other women, meanwhile, suggested that it would be better if participants share photos of books, articles, products, and charities that actually benefit women instead of uploading black-and-white selfies that anyone can do for no reason.

"Wrong!" Trump Whines Over Fauci Testimony On COVID Surge

August 02, 2020

Trump accompanied the video with the words, "Wrong!" "I believe the program that is being sponsored by us right now, and being directed and implemented by us, is going at a very rapid speed - prudent, but rapid". The U.S. government plans to launch studies of additional vaccines every month through the fall. At the start of the hearing, congressional Republicans and Democrats clashed about whether the Trump administration had a national strategy to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID infections on the rise in England, survey shows

August 02, 2020

It found little evidence of abnormal mortality rates in Eastern Europe. "Every life lost is a tragedy and leaves behind grieving families", he said. She said: "The priority for the United Kingdom is to control the pandemic and learn lessons ahead of a potential second wave, but it is also essential to tackle the underlying reasons for stalling life expectancy in recent years - many of which contribute to poor Covid-19 outcomes".

500 kg of cocaine on a plane; Australian, PNG police arrest five

August 02, 2020

Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced on Saturday they had charged five suspected drug traffickers with alleged links to Italian organised crime. Police allege the plane had already flown illegally at a low height from Mareeba in Far North Queensland to the country, to avoid radar detection.

Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

August 02, 2020

His defence team has pointed to discrepancies in the evidence given by the police officers. The previous conviction of Paul Whelan , another American ex-marine, who was sentenced to 16 years in Russian Federation on espionage charges, prompted similar speculation.

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed cases, still not at peak

August 02, 2020

The influx of patients has put an incredible strain on South Africa's hospitals, and a BBC investigation found an array of systematic failures that had exhausted healthcare professionals and brought the health service near to collapse. Other provinces, of course, are still driving the increasing numbers. Ramaphosa's government has extended grants to the country's poorest, increased supplies to hospitals and recently accepted a $4.3bn loan from the International Monetary Fund.

Berlin protest over virus restrictions draws thousands

August 02, 2020

The gathering, estimated by police at 17,000, included libertarians, constitutional loyalists and anti-vaccination activists. The German government has been easing lockdown measures since late April but social distancing rules remain in place, as does a requirement to wear masks on public transit and in shops.

United States registers over 61,000 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

August 02, 2020

The number of COVID-19 sample testing labs has increased to 1321 including 414 private labs. The monthly serological survey for COVID-19 started in the national capital on Saturday. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat have reported the highest number of cases. The recoveries surged to 11,45,629, including 51,255 in past 24 hours.

Victoria records three deaths, 397 cases

August 02, 2020

The new restrictions aim to limit movement and the number of people Victorians come in contact with. Mr Andrews said it has been a "difficult decision" but said he has made "tough choices" because they will "keep us safe and get us past this".

Young People 'Not Invincible' to Coronavirus and Can Be Major Spreaders

August 02, 2020

More than 16.8 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, including some 662,000 deaths, have been reported to the World Health Organization globally as of Thursday afternoon, according to its latest dashboard on the disease. Ghebreyesus has also thanked the country for taking part in the 20 human Covid-19 trials taking place across the globe. The agency noted that while young people's mortality rate is generally low to the virus, they still may suffer from long-term symptoms even after they ...

Mexico now has third-highest number of coronavirus deaths

August 02, 2020

Britain has 46,204 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University , Bloomberg reported. Hurricane Isaias' imminent arrival forced the closure of some outdoor testing sites even though Florida has become a major hot spot, and other states in the path of the storm prepared emergency shelters that comply with social-distancing measures.

U.S. House Foreign Affairs chairman subpoenas Pompeo for Biden-related documents

August 02, 2020

The secretary of state listed some of the global developments that were the result of the American lead on worldwide awakening against China; the growing ostracism of Chinese firms from the rollout of 5G networks, increasing rejection of Chinese claims in the disputed South China Sea, and the condemnation of the new laws in Hong Kong.

How Salah, Wanyama, Ighalo and African stars celebrated Eid al-Adha

August 02, 2020

Instead the donated sheep, goats and cows will be killed in abattoirs to mark the "Feast of the Sacrifice,", celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail at God's command. Manoj Bajpyee also shared a tweet which all about love and happiness and wrote, "EID MUBARAK TO YOU ALL". Egypt's First Lady Entissar Amer extended her greetings to the Islamic nation and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Muslim's Eid Al-Adha, "in ...

Iran dismantles US-based terrorist group

August 02, 2020

The report cited an intelligence ministry statement but did not elaborate on how, where or when the alleged arrest took place. It published a purported picture of Sharmahd, blindfolded, on its website. The US has refused requests by Tehran to shut down Tondar's operations. The website says he is Iranian-German and lived in Germany before moving to Los Angeles in 2003.

Republican 'delay,' 'denials' and 'distortions' on coronavirus 'have caused death,' Pelosi says

August 01, 2020

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a three-hour meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows at the Capitol on Saturday. With the benefits expiring on Friday night, McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blamed each other for the stall. "Pelosi & Schumer blocked desperately needed unemployment payments, which is so bad, especially since they fully understand that it was not the workers fault that ...

Fauci testifies on coronavirus response

August 01, 2020

The infectious diseases expert admitted he was not in a position to recommend what the government should do to contain the virus. Once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time, Fauci has assured lawmakers.

Veteran Samajwadi politico Amar Singh passes away in Singapore

August 01, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Singh was friendly with all political parties. Condoling the death of Amar Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as an energetic public figure, who had witnessed some major political developments from close quarters.

Another sub 100 day for new COVID cases

August 01, 2020

Ontario now has 84 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 (down by seven from the previous day), with 27 patients in an intensive care unit (down by one) and 16 patients in ICUs on a ventilator (down by one). More than 28,267 tests are still under investigation. Provincial officials have also made it clear that they will not hesitate to shut things down again if cases begin to spike so it is imperative that residents continue to practice social distancing and proper hygiene.

Rupert Murdoch's son resigns from News Corporation board

August 01, 2020

News Corp, which is the parent company of the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post , is controlled by billionaire Rupert Murdoch. New York-based News Corp also publishes major papers in Australia and the United Kingdom and owns the HarperCollins book publisher.

Former US presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of coronavirus

August 01, 2020

Cain, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump , had attended a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, held by the president on June 20. "Trump Tulsa Rally, I was there". As recently as Monday, an update on Cain's website said he was still being treated with oxygen, but his organs were "strong". She also added, "Our hearts grieve for his loved ones, and they will remain in our prayers at this time".

Donald Trump Bans TikTok From United States Leaving Teens Lost

August 01, 2020

Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources, that the Trump administration could soon announce a decision ordering ByteDance to divest its ownership in TikTok. Cybersecurity experts have said TikTok's potential risk to national security is largely theoretical and that there is no evidence to suggest that TikTok's user data has been compromised by Chinese intelligence.

Killer of Rafiki sentenced to 11 years in prison

August 01, 2020

Felix had previously told authorities that he and the three men entered the protected area to hunt small animals when the gorilla attacked him, forcing him to kill it with a spear in self-defense, CNN reported . Byabakama's co-accused denied the charges and they were remanded to Kisoro Prisons. Sam Mwandha, govt director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, welcomed the court's selection, declaring, "Rafiki has obtained justice".

Republican lawmakers reject Trump’s suggestion to delay elections

August 01, 2020

And while some states count the ballots as they come in, others - notably the critical battlegrounds of MI and Pennsylvania - have laws that forbid processing mail ballots until Election Day, guaranteeing the count will extend well past that night.

J&J Covid-19 vaccine protected monkey in single shot

August 01, 2020

All 20 animals that received the sham vaccine became infected and showed high levels of virus in their lungs and nasal swabs. Johnson & Johnson on Thursday kicked off US human safety trials for its COVID-19 vaccine after releasing details of a study in monkeys that showed its best-performing vaccine candidate offered strong protection in a single dose.

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