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Turkey blasts southern European Union leaders' sanctions threat

September 12, 2020

The EU is ready to develop a list of restrictive measures that could be discussed at the European Council meeting on September 24-25 if no progress is made, the heads of state and government of Cyprus, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta and Portugal said in a joint statement after their meeting held on the French island of Corsica on Thursday.

Taliban, US Envoy Travel to Doha for Intra-Afghan Peace Talks

September 12, 2020

They keep giving us various reasons for the delay. (MENAFN - Khaama Press) In a press release by the foreign policy: Taliban released prisoners are returning to battlefields as commanders and fighters, which is considered a breach of the Doha agreement.

Indoor Dining in New York City Allowed to Resume Beginning September 30

September 12, 2020

Andrew Cuomo announced that indoor dining can resume in New York City starting September 30 with a 25 percent occupancy limit, among a slew of other restrictions and requirements amid the ongoing CCP virus pandemic. Indoor dining has been allowed in other parts of the state at 50 percent capacity for months. NEW YORK―New York City will soon allow indoor dining in restaurants, officials said Wednesday, as economic pressure mounted to lift coronavirus curbs in America's largest ...

Belarus protest leader says threatened with death

September 12, 2020

There is a danger we will lose the country", she said. In a show of solidarity with Ms Alexievich, who won the 2015 Nobel Prize for Literature, diplomats from at least seven European countries joined her in her flat. The rest of the Coordination Council members have either fled, been forced overseas or been detained in a crackdown by Lukashenko's security forces, as he seeks to maintain his 26-year grip on power in the former Soviet republic.

Trump, Biden marking 9/11 with very different tones

September 12, 2020

Still, families say it's important for the nation to pause and remember the hijacked-plane attacks that killed almost 3000 people at the trade center, at the Pentagon outside Washington and in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001 - shaping American policy, perceptions of safety and daily life in places from airports to office buildings.

No money to rebuild Mumbai office demolished by BMC: Kangana Ranaut

September 12, 2020

Ambedkar?" the actor tweeted. She had been provided with a Y-plus category security cover by the Union Home Ministry in the wake of the row over her remarks, in which she compared Mumbai with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and also targeted the Mumbai police .

Ex-Columbia University Gynecologist Accused Of Abusing Dozens Of Patients Is Indicted

September 12, 2020

Hadden has now been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of six women whom he was supposed to be treating as a gynecologist. Hadden, a former gynecologist, was arrested Wednesday and is facing six counts of inducing others to travel for the goal of illegal sexual activity.

President Trump honors victims of 9/11, says America will always fight back

September 12, 2020

Biden insisted that he would steer clear of politics on a national day of mourning taking place in the midst of another unfolding tragedy, the pandemic. The name of each passenger and crew member was to be read aloud with the ringing of the "Bells of Remembrance", according to the agency's website. Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa ., participate in a memorial service Thursday ahead of the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Illinois University Quarantines Entire Student Body Over COVID Outbreak

September 12, 2020

Over the Labor Day weekend in OH, six students at Miami University were given citations by police when they arrived at their residence to find a gathering. "We do not know if anybody else at that party was aware of the COVID-positive residents because some of them left while the officer was there". The school told CBS News that it could not comment on an individual case, but said that any student in violation of quarantine or isolation orders, including hosting a large gathering, will face ...

Abe calls for decisions on Japan's preemptive strike capabilities

September 11, 2020

Last month, Shinzo Abe made a decision to resign citing health issues. "[Abe] expressed his gratitude for the friendship and the relationship of trust built with Prime Minister [Narendra] Modi". The statement added that the agreement will facilitate smooth and prompt provision of supplies and services between the two sides. The two also agreed on cooperation on delayed plans to introduce Japanese high-speed trains to India in 2023.

Coronavirus cases on the rise in England

September 11, 2020

Coronavirus is now spreading rapidly again across the United Kingdom for the first time since March, prompting new restrictions in Birmingham, the country's second biggest city. The King's team estimate that the reproduction rate of the virus - the R rate - is now above one in every nation of the United Kingdom, meaning the epidemic is growing.

Thousands homeless as Greece’s main migrant camp gutted by blaze

September 11, 2020

Refugees and migrants sleep next to a road following a fire at the Moria camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece , Sept. 9, 2020. Online video showed snapping flames engulfing the camp's wood and metal structures, lit orange in the darkness, as white-hot embers floated past.

Biden praises Trump for ‘accidentally’ brokering Israel-UAE peace deal

September 11, 2020

Friday's statement said that Bahrain had also accepted Trump's invitation to join Israel and the UAE at a signing ceremony on Tuesday at the White House, where they will be signing a "historic Declaration of Peace". Bahrain, a small island state, is a close ally of Saudi Arabia and the site of the US Navy's regional headquarters. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain agreed to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace following the normalization agreement, in what was seen as a significant step ...

Positive COVID-19 tests reported in Royal City Schools

September 11, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Education has released a new dashboard containing additional COVID-19 information at school and district levels, including numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases in districts and schools. Full reporting is expected across every district by September 22, 2020 . It provides a list of all public schools in the district and the total number of cases reported for each school.

San Francisco salon owner closes shop after Nancy Pelosi face mask controversy

September 11, 2020

Pelosi responded to the video saying her team had been told it was OK to come inside to have her hair done, and that she felt the incident was "a set-up". "I take responsibility for trusting the word of the neighborhood salon that I have been to many times", Pelosi told reporters. The congresswoman later claimed that the incident was "a set up", and that the salon owes her an apology .

This City Is Banning Halloween

September 11, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Wednesday put out guidance on how to celebrate Halloween safely, saying some of the traditional ways of celebrating do "not allow you to minimize contact with non-household members". Outdoor dining will also still be allowed, to which Halloween-themed outdoor dinners may be permitted. And of course, officials say, people can still dress up their homes and yards with spooky decorations.

China protests search warrant against four reporters in Australia

September 11, 2020

The duo's dramatic flight was the latest flare-up in a protracted squabble between China and Australia over trade, security and responsibility for the coronavirus pandemic. They said the raids were related to an anti-interference investigation that is still ongoing in Australia. The Australian Foreign Office and Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) have not commented on the issue.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian far-right politician

September 11, 2020

The nomination comes just weeks after the United States helped broker the peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates , paving way for their diplomatic relations. Tybring-Gjedde is a fierce advocate of Israel and has attended many events and demonstrations in support of the country. The White House hope is that more such deals between Israel and the Gulf states will emerge, prompting the Palestinians to join negotiations.

Himachal reports 22 more COVID 19 cases

September 11, 2020

The findings pointed out that the seropositivity was highest at 69.4% in the rural areas, while in the urban slums it was 15.9% and in urban non-slums, it was 14.6%. There are now 9,42,796 active cases in the country. It also revealed that a high percentage of people who had contracted the coronavirus were asymptomatic, said the State government.

Toronto District School Board pushes back start date for high school students

September 11, 2020

At a virtual meeting Wednesday afternoon, trustees were told that the start date of Tuesday, Sept. 15 is now pushed to Thursday, Sept. 17 for all students, except those in special education programs. For the Avon-Maitland District School Board and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board , staggered entry will start on Monday, September 14.

Hong Kong to relax social distancing rules as pandemic stabilizes

September 11, 2020

The police department said the officers used only "minimum force" and were forced to subdue the victim after she "ran away in a suspicious manner". In the video of the incident, he is deceived by the police and tries to get out quickly, but she is chased by an officer and quickly gets stuck on the ground.

Navalny's condition improving, police guard stepped up: Der Spiegel

September 11, 2020

Navalny is now recuperating at the Berlin-based Charite clinic, where he was transported after suffering an acute medical condition during a flight in Russian Federation on August 20. Peskov responded that Pompeo's allegations were "unacceptable", while the Russian Foreign Ministry likewise protested "unfounded accusations and ultimatums against Russia" from the German government.

September Snow in Colorado Forces Road Closures

September 11, 2020

NWS Pueblo also warned that the low temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday could cause damage to vegetation and exposed sprinkler and water pipes. The National Weather Service forecasts that Frisco will see a high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday with 10-15 miles per hour winds and gusts as high as 28 miles per hour.

British-Iranian Aid Worker Zaghari-Ratcliffe Faces New Charge

September 11, 2020

He has also called for foreign office staff in Iran to attend Nazanin's new trial, he said: "Even if the embassy staff are unable to gain access to the courtroom, the act of sitting in the Revolutionary Court Reception in Shariati Street waiting in solidarity on a practical level sends an important signal to the Iranian authorities - that there are consequences for continuing these abusive games, that they need to show some respect".

COVID-19 could reverse downward trend in infant deaths

September 11, 2020

Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore called for urgent investments to restart disrupted health systems and services. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major disruptions to health services that threaten to undo decades of hard-won progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths.

French new virus cases hit record high

September 11, 2020

After reaching a low of 4,530 on August 28, the number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 is again trending upward, with an increase of 93 over the last 24 hours to 5,096, the highest total in more than a month. While the latest figures from the French General Directorate of Health are higher than earlier in the week, the number of patients being admitted to intensive care units has declined.

Foreign Minister Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang amid escalating border tensions

September 11, 2020

S Jaishankar met Lavrov and Wang Yi earlier on Thursday in Moscow on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet. India's military had a day earlier also alerted Chinese officials of reports that five Indian civilians had been kidnapped by Chinese troops from an area near the disputed border.

Coronavirus: Portugal to be added to Scottish quarantine list

September 11, 2020

According to a report in the UK's Guardian, Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, the localised restrictions - which come into force at midnight on Tuesday and will affect an estimated 800,000 people - apply to those living in West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow and East Renfrewshire, where infection rates have risen in recent days.

‘Blatant irrational behavior’: Beijing accuses Australia of ‘harassing’ Chinese journalists

September 11, 2020

They both landed back in Sydney on Tuesday. The two Australian journalists who arrived home from China on Tuesday had sought shelter in the embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai after police entered their homes a week ago and told them they were barred from leaving China.

Oswego native Noel Francisco on President Trump’s list of Supreme Court picks

September 11, 2020

In addition to Cruz, Cotton, and Hawley, President Trump listed several judges, two former solicitors general of the USA, and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who spoke at the Republican National Convention last month. Perhaps the list will motivate conservative voters who are on the fence about re-electing Trump this November. A senior administration official told Reuters that Trump had sought people from a diverse area of the country - 13 states plus Washington, D.C.

European Union calling for urgent talks over ‘illegal’ Brexit change

September 11, 2020

The European Commission warned that the United Kingdom "has seriously damaged trust between the EU and the United Kingdom", and scorned Downing Street's contention that the bill would preserve the peace in Northern Ireland. Of course he regretted it, Gove said. France told Britain it was "unacceptable" to violate the EU treaty and the pound slumped further on currency markets, with businesses fearing disruption to trade at the end of this year if there is no UK-EU agreement on trade.

White House chief of staff would 'not have recommended' Bob Woodward interviews

September 11, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, soon after CNN obtained an early copy of Bob Woodward's soon-to-be-released book that contained an admission by President Donald Trump that he purposely downplayed the severity of Covid-19 to the public, Republican Louisiana Sen.

Brexit: UK and European Union hold emergency talks

September 11, 2020

Britain left the political structures of the European Union on January 31 and will make an economic break when an 11-month transition period ends on December 31. "The Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol aren't like any other treaty", said a spokesman for the prime minister. However, Mr Gove insisted the Internal Market Bill is "primarily an economic measure" .

Family ordered off WestJet flight after mask issue

September 11, 2020

That's when the incident escalated. Choudhry said after the plane was evacuated, officers asked for each family member's ID - which is when police realized that the child was under two, and the family were following regulations. The flight's cancellation was issued moments before takeoff, leaving the family and other passengers stranded. WetJet don cancel one Canadian flight and call police because one small pikin no wear her facemask .

Quarantine: Portugal mainland now no-go, but islands escape

September 11, 2020

Portugal's foreign ministry said on Thursday it regrets England's decision to reimpose a quarantine regime for travellers from mainland Portugal, which has hit the tourism-dependent country hard. "If you arrive in England from the Azores or Madeira, you will NOT need to self-isolate for 14 days". Portugal has seen it's coronavirus cases rising.

Hackers from China, Russia target U.S. election campaign

September 11, 2020

The attacks have only advanced since Russian hackers interfered with the United States presidential election in 2016, with attempted hacks now targeting both the Trump and Biden campaigns. It interfered in the 2016 campaign seeking to benefit the Trump campaign by hacking the Democratic National Committee and emails of John Podesta, the campaign manager of Hillary Clinton, and dumping embarrassing material online, congressional and FBI investigators have found.

UK Prime Minister Johnson announces new COVID-19 restrictions

September 10, 2020

In response to the increase in cases, Government officials have come up with stricter rules on social gatherings. The ban on social gatherings will go into effect next week and offenders could be subject to fines beginning at 100 pounds, or $129.

'Never underestimate him!': Trump tweets North Korea's Kim Jong Un is healthy

September 10, 2020

Mattis told Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats that Trump is "dangerous" and "unfit" for the presidency, Woodward reports , and he quotes Mattis describing the final straw - pulling US forces out of Kurdish-controlled Syria - that prompted him to resign: "I was basically directed to do something that I thought went beyond stupid to felony stupid, strategically jeopardizing our place in the world and everything else".

China says Australia searched homes of four Chinese journalists

September 10, 2020

China confirmed the two men had been questioned, but insisted the move had been legitimate. Birtles, who works for public broadcaster ABC, said Tuesday his "interrogation" in a hotel room had touched on Cheng's case, but that he did not think that was its primary objective.

U.S. official claims pressure to downplay intelligence reports

September 10, 2020

In a separate instance referenced in the complaint, Cuccinelli ordered Murphy and Glawe to fire or reassign the "deep state intelligence analysts" who authored reports on conditions in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador that Cuccinelli believed undermined Trump's messaging around the United States' asylum policy.

India, China agree to hold Corps Commander level talks

September 10, 2020

This is why June's brawl was of the Stone Age variety. PLA troops were trying to make a fresh attempt to dislodge the Indian Army from its positions. Several rounds of military-to-military negotiations at various levels, at least one conversation between the Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior CCP Politburo member Yang Jiechi and talks between Indian cabinet members and their Chinese counterparts have failed to resolve the four-month long crisis though each of them had ...

G-7 foreign ministers condemn poisoning of Russian Federation opposition leader

September 10, 2020

Mr Navalny's spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, tweeted that "the story is exaggerated and contains many factual inaccuracies" in apparent reference to the Spiegel piece. There have been calls by some German opposition politicians for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russian Federation to Germany, a Kremlin flagship project, to be cancelled, even as it nears completion.

Amid talks, China ‘sets up camp’

September 10, 2020

Build-up is being seen by the Chinese troops in the Chushul sector at the LAC in Ladakh. Chinese troops are on a daily basis trying to threaten Indians positions. In May, the Chinese Army had crossed the LAC on the north bank of Pangong Tso and occupied 8 km between Finger 4 and Finger 8 areas. The Indian Army has occupied heights that allow it to dominate the Chinese Moldo garrison and the Spangur Gap under Chinese control.

Anti-apartheid lawyer who defended Mandela dies aged 92

September 10, 2020

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton tweeted: "We are immensely saddened by the news of the passing of George Bizos, a towering giant in so many facets of our liberation struggle". Over the years, he also defended numerous political activists, including anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and the families of Black Consciousness Movement hero Steve Biko and freedom fighter Chris Hani.

Large fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after blast

September 10, 2020

Local residents are taking to Twitter to say how frightened they are to see the fire, remembering the tragedy that happened last month. He said the whole warehouse was on fire and it stored various goods. The incident is said to have caused panic in the city, still reeling from the port blast that killed 190 a month ago. It was the second fire at the port this week.

Rafale Jets Join Indian Air Force's "Golden Arrows" Squadron: 10 Points

September 10, 2020

The ceremony will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly. The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially inducted the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets to its 17th Squadron in the country's northwestern Haryana state on Thursday.

New coronavirus rules do not ban comedy shows

September 10, 2020

The briefing document, seen by The British Medical Journal , says the Operation Moonshot programme could see the entire United Kingdom population tested each week by early next year. "The prime minister's suggestion that this will be as simple as "getting a pregnancy test" that will give results within 15 minutes is unlikely, if not impossible, in the timescale he was suggesting to get the country back on track", he said.

Bomb attack injures vice president, kills 10

September 10, 2020

The Taliban issued a statement saying they had nothing to do with the explosion. "I am fine but some of my guards have been wounded". Saleh, in a video, confirmed he sustained a minor burn on his face and an injury to his hand. Afghan security personnel (back) inspect the site of an explosion targeting the convoy of Afghanistan's vice president Amrullah Saleh in Kabul on September 9, 2020.

China, US Vie for Sympathy Among Wary Southeast Asian Leaders

September 10, 2020

The 10-nation bloc's foreign ministers were to meet Asian and Western counterparts, including those from the USA and China, later in the week, capped by an annual security forum. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said both faced external pressures but are "proud of our sovereignty and ready to defend it". Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi in an interview with Reuters, cautioned the United States and China against entangling Southeast Asian nations in their geopolitical battle.

Plea to stop ‘inappropriate’ testing as people without Covid symptoms seek tests

September 10, 2020

Exceptions to the new rules state that households and support bubbles bigger than six can socialize together, and gatherings of more six are allowed if it is for work or education purposes. "We are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact - making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce". We all need to protect others'.

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