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Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza in response to explosive balloons

August 13, 2020

On Tuesday alone, such attacks caused some 60 brush fires across southern Israel. Israel has in the past launched air strikes against suspected balloon launchers, though the military, already dealing with a threat on the northern border, appears to be wary of allowing violence on the Gaza border to snowball.

Maskless Melbourne woman 'choked' during arrest

August 13, 2020

Another female police officer approaches, and the woman is seen kicking her in the chest. Get off of me. A man standing and filming the incident nearby is heard yelling "get off her!" and calling the police officers "hypocrites" for not social distancing.

England acts to head off row on virus-hit exam grades

August 13, 2020

In Scotland, results predicted by teachers alone will now be used to give pupils their grades. All outcomes will hold the same value All outcomes will hold the same value for universities, colleges and employers, building on the significant number of students who will still progress as a result of their calculated grades.

Turkey to continue operations in Iraq if Baghdad overlooks PKK presence: Ministry

August 13, 2020

Earlier on Tuesday, Baghdad reported that at least two servicemen had been killed in a drone strike against a military vehicle in the Sidekan area. Reports carried on various news wires and in Turkish media outlets suggested that Mr Bayik may have been among those killed in a drone strike targeting alleged PKK positions in the Iraqi border area.

Three more coronavirus cases discovered in Auckland as outbreak grows

August 13, 2020

Health officials are now scrambling to trace close contacts of the South Auckland family and experts warn there may already be several dozen cases of the virus circulating in the community. "It's not new. Some of those conspiracy theories around COVID-19 "not being real" have existed from the very beginning of COVID-19's emergence globally".

Northern Health reaches 100 test-positive cases of COVID-19

August 13, 2020

The data included in the daily summaries from Public Health Ontario is collected from health units at 4:30 p.m. the day before the report is released (today's new cases were reported by health units yesterday). No new community outbreaks either, and the outbreak at the Krazy Cherry Fruit Co.in the Interior Health region has been declared over. It is the 21st death at the long-term care home in Vancouver.

Evolution suspends Red Lake mine after fire threats

August 13, 2020

Local firefighters are already tackling the worst affected areas with over 6,000 acres already having burnt in just the first few hours after the flames took hold according to officials in the area. The northern cities of Timmins and Thunder Bay are accepting evacuees from Red Lake and the nearby Eabametoong First Nation . The MNRF have worked to slow down the progress of the fire using an aerial attack, heavy equipment, and Initial Attack FireRangers throughout the day.

Black Teens Call for Help, Cops Point Guns at Them

August 13, 2020

Bystanders shouted at the officers that the teens didn't do anything. Others can be heard yelling at police that the teenagers "didn't do anything" and "this is insane". He provided no other details about the reported assault. A lawyer for their families is considering legal action, and the city's mayor has called for the deputy involved to be removed from duty until the investigation is complete.

Family to sue over handcuffing of 8-year-old boy

August 13, 2020

TMZ reports that the authorities were called to Gerald Adams Elementary in Key West after the child in the video allegedly punched a teacher in the chest. "This is very serious, OK?" "The thing about it is, you made a mistake, and now it's time to learn from it and grow from it, right?" Bodycam footage shows officers lecturing the boy while leading him out of the school and into their squad vehicle.

Police video of George Floyd arrest is released to the public

August 13, 2020

Instead, Lane continued to hold down Floyd's legs with his hands. Floyd begged the officers not to put him in a police auto, saying he was claustrophobic and has coronavirus before they push him into the back seat. Attorney Earl Gray had filed the two videos with the court on July 7 to support his motion to dismiss the criminal charges against Lane, his client.

Britain, France Work Together to Stop English Channel Immigration

August 13, 2020

Bella Sankey, director of Detention Action, said: 'Any "comprehensive plan" must create a safe and legal route for those who would otherwise risk a Channel crossing, otherwise it is neither comprehensive nor an effective plan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused of using inflammatory language after calling migrant boat crossings a "very bad and stupid and unsafe and criminal thing to do".

Florida mom murdered during daughter's Zoom class as teacher watches in horror

August 13, 2020

As the teacher lead the class she saw the 10-year-old react to the shooting by putting "her hands up to her ears", the report said. Then the girls' screen went black after a "projectile" hit the computer screen, Weiss said. Mr. Williams fled the scene but was later found nearby on a public transit bus and arrested, the sheriff said. No children were injured during the shooting, FOX reported .

Hollywood, Beltway Respond Quickly To Kamala Harris For Veep

August 13, 2020

She obtained a law degree from the University of California, Hastings, and a bachelor's from Howard University, and served as California's attorney general from 2011 to 2017. After the debate, it became clear she and Biden agreed on modern desegregation policies. "I don't know", Trump said. Harris could be the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024 if Biden defeats President Trump on November 3.

'Squad' member Ilhan Omar faces well-funded Democratic primary challenger in Minnesota

August 13, 2020

Omar's district is predominantly Democratic, and she is expected to win in November. "In Minnesota, we know that organized people will always beat organized money", Omar tweeted as results emerged Tuesday night. Omar has apologized for some of her statements about Israeli lobbying power, and her campaign said she had good reasons for missing some votes.

Trump says USA will purchase 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

August 13, 2020

Moderna's price per dose comes to around $30.50 per person for a two-dose regimen. The vaccine is still in clinical trials and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration but is already being manufactured, so if it is approved, it can be rolled out quickly.

Publisher, editor's global forum condemn arrest of Hong Kong media owner

August 13, 2020

The high-profile publisher, who has long called for greater democracy in the former British colony, was released on bail early Wednesday after being arrested on suspicion of breaching the new national security law. Police have expanded their use of the law since it took effect six weeks ago, first arresting protesters with slogans deemed to be in violation and then activists over online posts.

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate for vice president

August 13, 2020

Tweeting from her official account, Harris said, "Joe Biden can unify the American people because he's spent his life fighting for us". It was a followup to similar statements Trump made about Booker and Biden last month after the president killed an Obama administration policy requiring municipalities that receive federal funds to look at racial discrimination and work to integrate their communities.

Report details Woody Johnson's behavior as ambassador

August 13, 2020

The current and former officials said Johnson had questioned the need for events marking Black History Month, which is traditionally commemorated by USA diplomatic missions overseas, had hosted embassy events at a private men-only London club against the advice of embassy colleagues, and made disparaging remarks about women's appearances.

COVID-19: National Expert Group To Discuss Vaccine Protocols

August 12, 2020

The committee members will take the decision on vaccines that will be effective for Indian citizens. Asked whether India could procure the Russian vaccine, the government said procurement and funding mechanisms, as well as how many doses may be needed, were under discussion.

New Zealand could delay election after virus return

August 12, 2020

Before testing positive, two of the people traveled to the North Island city of Rotorua last weekend and visited tourist attractions. New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday confirmed four local cases of the novel coronavirus - the first in the last 102 days.

In phone call, Netanyahu lauds Macron for leadership following Beirut blast

August 12, 2020

Music was played while those gathered marched through the ruins of Beirut near the site of the explosion. The head of the United Nations food agency, David Beasley, said Monday he's "very, very concerned" Lebanon could run out of bread in about 2 ½ weeks because 85% of the country's grain comes through Beirut's devastated port.

Twenty-one more deaths in Victoria with 16 linked to aged care

August 12, 2020

Victoria reported 21 deaths and 410 new cases in 24 hours, ending a run of three consecutive days with new infections below 400. Of the total 21 deaths, 16 have come from the Victoria's aged care homes, State Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed while giving out COVID-19 updates.

New Zealand nursing homes undergo lockdown after virus return

August 12, 2020

Six new imported cases were reported in Guangdong, four in Shanghai, and one each in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong, Sichuan, and Shaanxi, the National Health Commission said in its daily report. Its border remains closed to foreign nationals. Aucklanders were coming to terms Wednesday with a three-day stay-at-home order that came into force at lunchtime, ending months of near normality during which residents could flock to restaurants and pack rugby stadiums.

Australia Probably Won’t Use Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ COVID-19 Vaccine

August 12, 2020

Scientists conducted months of human trials but are yet to publish data and did not begin the crucial Phase 3 stage, which usually precedes approval, before the announcement on Tuesday. Russian Federation has not adhered to this norm either. Testing starts with a pre-clinical phase, where vaccines are administered to animals. His comments were echoed by Danny Altmann, a professor of Immunology at Imperial College London, who said the "collateral damage" from deploying any vaccine that is ...

Trump Congratulates 'Future Republican Star' Greene

August 12, 2020

He had also congratulated her for winning the first round of the Republican primary, in which she trounced neurosurgeon John Cowan by almost 20 points but failed to surpass the 50 percent threshold. But her stalwarts were outside election sites on Tuesday. "I will be supporting Dr. Cowan". At the Shelton Elementary School polling site in Paulding County, a large Marjorie Greene campaign sign declared her motto in all capital letters: SAVE AMERICA, STOP SOCIALISM! I got behind her because ...

Several people on train in Scotland seriously injured after it derails

August 12, 2020

British Transport Police confirmed the derailment and said they were responding to the incident. "We were called at 9.43am and are on scene alongside paramedics and the fire brigade". "Emergency services are now in attendance and the incident is ongoing". "Although the details are still emerging, I am afraid to say that there are early reports of serious injuries ", she said.

2 killed, 110 injured in clashes over derogatory post in Bangalore

August 12, 2020

According to reports , the protesters did not allow fire engines to enter the street and to douse the fire. Police have imposed Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Bengaluru to prohibit the assembly of four or more persons in an area, while curfew has been imposed in DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits.

German FM Complains About US Threat Of Nord Stream 2 Sanctions NK#141655

August 12, 2020

Republican senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton, and Ron Johnson had sent a threatening letter last week to Fährhafen Sassnitz, the company that operates the port of Mukran on the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. The 10 billion-euro ($11 billion) pipeline, owned by Russian gas company Gazprom, is set to double Russian natural gas transported from Russia to Germany.

T dept searches Chinese entities over hawala transactions of Rs 1,000 cr

August 12, 2020

The search was conducted after the department received tip off that these entities and their Indian associates were involved in money laundering and hawala transactions through shell entities, the department said. Earlier, the Centre also banned 59 Chinese apps in India, besides imposing 100 percent physical checks on all imports from its northern neighbour, and increasing scrutiny of Chinese investments in Indian firms by restricting foreign direct investment (FDI) from neighbouring ...

Mike Pompeo acted properly in approving arms sale to Saudi

August 12, 2020

The State Department's internal watchdog has found that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not act improperly a year ago when he approved billions of dollars in arms sales to Saudi Arabia without the consent of Congress. Linick had initiated the investigation into the Saudi arms sales at the request of Congress. But the department began work on an emergency certification in early April, according to an un-redacted version of the unclassified report, which was transmitted to Congress but ...

Russian Federation clears vaccine before finishing trials

August 12, 2020

Speaking at a government meeting on state television Tuesday, Putin emphasized that the vaccine has proven efficient during tests and offers a lasting immunity from the coronavirus . The ministry has not responded to a request for comment. Putin said one of his daughters had been vaccinated against the coronavirus was feeling well afterward.

PGCC calls for extending Iran arms embargo

August 12, 2020

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Kelly Craft, retweeted the GCC statement and wrote: "these countries' voices must be heard as Iran continues to proliferate conventional weapons and arm terrorists". That blocked Iran from replacing its aging equipment, much of which had been purchased by the shah before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. An earlier embargo targeted Iranian arms exports.

Body Cam Footage: Cops Try Handcuffing 8-Year-Old

August 12, 2020

As he puts the cuffs on him, the other officer shown on the video says something about the cuffs not fitting. According to the arrest report the teacher told the officer she then instructed him to walk with her (which he did) but that he told her, "My mom is going to beat your a**", before punching her in the chest with his right hand.

COVID-19 death reported in Beaufort County Tuesday; 70 new cases reported

August 12, 2020

Since the pandemic started, 57 people in Beaufort County have died of COVID-19, according to data from DHEC and the Beaufort County Coroner's Office. As of 10 a.m., there have been 330,447 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 7,875 total cases and 147 deaths.

Trump wins Republican presidential primary in CT

August 12, 2020

Biden's selection of Harris , 55, provides racial diversity and gender diversity in an attempt to appeal to a broader spectrum of the Democratic Party. In the 2016 general election, Hillary Clinton carried the Constitution State with 55% of the vote over Donald Trump's 41%. "This compares to 76% who say generally speaking that a candidate's vice presidential nominee is important to their vote, with 34% who feel it's Very Important", Rasmussen found.

What's open, closed under COVID-19 alert levels 3 and 2

August 12, 2020

On Tuesday, the city government of Yantai, a port city in eastern Shandong province, said it had found the virus on the packaging of frozen seafood that had arrived from the port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge of cases. Schools are also closed, except for those students whose parents are essential workers. Close contacts were in self-isolation and would remain for 14 days.

1 dead, 6 injured, 3 homes destroyed in US Baltimore gas explosion

August 12, 2020

Images on WBFF television showed a section of row houses leveled with rubble strewn about. "Police and fire department personnel are on the scene of a possible gas leak". "I looked out the bathroom window and there was a house on the ground", she said. US Occupational Safety and Health Administration building inspector Kevin Matthews, who is also living in the area, told the Baltimore Sun that he heard trapped children crying underneath the collapsed buildings.

B.C. announces 46 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

August 12, 2020

Elsewhere in the province, the Interior Health region has seen 393 cases and the Northern Health region has reached 100 cases. Hospitalizations were also relatively low, with 60 people in hospital, 21 in intensive care and 12 on ventilators.

Russia's Putin claims victory in global coronavirus vaccine race

August 12, 2020

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko has said that the first Russian vaccine against the coronavirus will begin to be produced at two sites - the Gamaleya Research Institute and the company Binnopharm. The Association of Clinical Trials Organizations (ACTO) represents the world's top drug makers in Russian Federation. Michael Head is a doctor and an expert in Global Health at the University of Southampton.

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate

August 12, 2020

The first-term Democratic governor is scheduled to speak August 18 along with former President Barack Obama , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , U.S. She'll be the fourth woman to ever be nominated by a major party on a presidential ticket. "And it was not only that, but you also worked with them to oppose busing", Harris said.

McLean County Sees 11 New Cases; Active Cases Drop

August 12, 2020

Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix are emphasizing the importance of keeping community transmission as low as possible. Eight people are being treated in hospital, five of whom are in intensive care. 3,444 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C. "What we do each day protects us, our families and friends and our communities", said the pair.

Global coronavirus cases have doubled in 45 days to reach 20 million

August 11, 2020

The death toll has crossed the 45,000 mark to reach 45,257. The spread of the coronavirus has slowed in NY, but continues in other major USA cities. With almost 500,000 cases and more than 50,300 deaths, Mexico has struggled with how to curb outbreaks given that just over half its people work off the books with no benefits or unemployment insurance.

Legal battle over President Trump's taxes continues with Manhattan DA

August 11, 2020

The memo argues that because factual allegations from a plaintiff seeking to stave off dismissal of a case must be accepted as true under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure , the court must accept the president's assertion regarding the scope of Vance's investigation.

China-India maintaining peace at LAC, bilateral ties top priority

August 11, 2020

In response to a question from the state-run news agency, Xinhua, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in the coming time , China will try to expand "shared interests" with its neighbors. The top Indian military brass has informed a Parliamentary panel that it was ready for a long haul on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and is prepared for deployment in the harsh winters in the Eastern Ladakh sector.

Democrats' convention speaker list includes Obamas, Clintons and Bidens

August 11, 2020

On Thursday , the final night of the convention , former Sen. Each of the convention's four nights - Monday through Thursday next week - will feature a different theme and the speeches will be broadcast and livestreamed from 9 p.m.to 11 p.m.

Coronavirus: US sees big jump in cases among children in late July

August 11, 2020

In a joint report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association (CHA), a collection of state-level reports from the best publicly available data from 49 states, New York City, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam, showed 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported from July 16-30.

Biden may name running mate this week

August 11, 2020

In addition to Biden's official nomination and acceptance, several notable political figures are slated to participate in next week's programming - and not just Democrats. In another sign that a running mate announcement is imminent, The New York Times reported that a four-member panel Biden constituted to screen potential vice-presidential candidates had been "effectively disbanded".

Seattle City Council OKs Move of Defunding Police Department

August 11, 2020

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best - who has denounced "mob rule" in the city amid Black Lives Matter protests and has been targeted by "aggressive protesters" - announced her resignation Monday night. Best said she was "confident the department will make it through these hard times" once she leaves her post on September 2, per CNN . Durkan and Best had urged the council to slow down its discussions about police budgets, saying the issue could be taken up in earnest when the 2021 city ...

Jordan FM visits blast-stricken Lebanon to show support

August 11, 2020

Ms Najm's exit was anticipated as she has been a vocal supporter of protesters who demanded change in last year's uprising. "That's why I have announced my resignation today". Lebanese officials have not commented on the potential chemical risks at the port. Worldwide solidarity with Lebanon has been strong and immediate.

Chinese Fighter Jets Cross Midline of Taiwan Strait

August 11, 2020

Azar had arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in what marked the highest-level U.S. to visit to the country in four decades. China's defence ministry did not immediately comment. Azar and other administration officials have been widely criticized for failing to provide adequate testing in the United States , which crossed the 5 million-case threshold this weekend, the most in the world.

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