al Global death toll fromCovid-19 surpasses 278,000 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: At least 278,445 people have died of the novel coronavirus since the epidemic surfaced in China late last year, according to international media reports.There have been more than 4,067,088 officially recorded cases across the globe.The United States is the worst-hit country with 79,239... Full Article
al FBR mulling optionsto fetch additional Rs600b By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The FBR is mulling over different options to fetch additional Rs600 billion through effective enforcement and administrative improvements as well as moving ahead with one-time tax on sectors earning abnormal profits at difficult times, it is learnt.The FBR’s task for generating... Full Article
al Hamza in illegal detention: PML-N By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Saturday claimed innocence of Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, the National Accountability Bureau said proofs of innocence could be presented in a court of law instead of issuing media statements.PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the... Full Article
al Covid-19 pandemic: Documents show top White House officials buried CDC report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 GAINESVILLE, Florida: The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels of the White House, according to internal government emails obtained, reported international media. The... Full Article
al US seeks Pak help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has sought Pakistan’s help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue. A statement issued by US Embassy in Islamabad says that the US special representative visited Islamabad on May 8. He met with Chief of Army Staff... Full Article
al US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in various conflicts around the world to help troubled nations better fight the coronavirus pandemic, diplomats said.Washington’s reversal came a... Full Article
al China admits outbreak exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare system By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 BEIJING: The coronavirus outbreak exposed “shortcomings” in China’s public healthcare system, a top health official admitted Saturday, saying that reforms are underway to improve the country’s disease prevention and control mechanisms.China has faced criticism both at home... Full Article
al Quarantine for UK arrivals 'would be devastating' By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LONDON: A 14-day quarantine period for all travellers coming to Britain would have a devastating impact on both the UK aviation industry and wider economy, a trade body has warned. The Government will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine as part of measures aimed at avoiding a second peak... Full Article
al Hedy Lamarr: The real Wonder Woman By www.jpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:54:20 GMT In her time she was regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world. She also holds a strong claim to have been the smartest. Full Article television film TV Show
al New coronavirus strain more contagious than original - study By www.jpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:35:50 GMT The strain was originally seen spreading in Europe, after which it spread to the rest of the world and is currently the most common strain. Full Article health medicine scientific study
al Wiesenthal Center: Paris mayor, remove antisemitic stickers By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:51:00 GMT In a letter to the mayor, Dr. Shimon Samuels said that there is “a growing pandemic of antisemitic stickers in and around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est area. Full Article bds paris antisemitism
al WJC President supports decision to postpone Malmo forum on antisemitism By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:14:51 GMT The event had been scheduled to take place in October of this year, marking 75 years since the end of the second world war, but will now take place in 2021. Full Article world jewish congress Malmo Coronavirus
al San Diego man walks around stores wearing swastika medical mask By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:05:07 GMT The incident is currently being investigated by the local sheriff's department. Full Article swastika nazi antisemitism Coronavirus
al In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:38:09 GMT 'What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy' Full Article Barack Obama Donald Trump Coronavirus COVID-19
al Israeli girl revamps classic playing cards to represent gender equality By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:17:06 GMT "All genders are equal, so why is the Queen worth less? And what about the Jack, where's the princess?" Full Article gender equality in israel Gender Gaming
al Solomon Molcho: Portugal's converso messiah By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:19:04 GMT Although they are now forgotten in the minds of most Jews, their impact on conversos in Portugal and exiles from Spain cannot be underestimated. Full Article history portugal Converso
al ICC: Smear campaigns don't change facts about 'Palestine' probe By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:29:48 GMT 'Fact: my Office is executing its mandate concerning Palestine situation with utmost professionalism, independence and objectivity in strict conformity with the Rome Statute' Full Article ICC Palestine international criminal court Palestinian Fatou Bensouda
al Rabbi Yigal Levinstein: Conversion therapy must begin at very young age By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:32:01 GMT The rabbi claimed that conversion therapy is a necessary procedure between ages 13 and 15 in order to rid people of their homosexual tendencies. Full Article homophobia Homosexuality gay conversion therapy
al Medical miracle in Jerusalem: Surgeries save man with rod in his head By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:24:14 GMT “I did not feel any pain at all. I do not know how to explain it," said Kamel Abdel Rahman. "The rod just went through, one side to the other," recalled one of the Hadassah doctors. Full Article medicine hospital hadassah hospital Surgery
al Health Ministry deputy chief: Second coronavirus wave in summer expected By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:52:59 GMT Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry Itamar Grotto insisted that despite improvements in coronavirus conditions around the country, we must be prepared for a second wave in summer. Full Article Coronavirus Coronavirus in Israel Itamar Grotto
al Likud launches assault on prosecution ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu trial By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:23:47 GMT Amir Ohana attacks AG on way out the door Full Article Likud Avichai Mandelblit Amir Ohana
al Lebanese Shi'ite leader may urge decriminalization of homosexuality By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:50:07 GMT Acting US director of national intelligence Richard Grenell says he spoke "with an influential Lebanese Shi'ite leader" who is "close" to coming out publicly in favor of decriminalizing homosexuality Full Article Iran Lebanon LGBT
al Iran praises Palestinian PFLP for commemorating Soleimani on Quds Day By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:13:26 GMT Recent praise and PFLP work with Tehran in Lebanon may point to increased Iranian support for the group. Full Article Iran Qasem Soleimani PLFP
al Coronavirus: Africa’s debt problems must not be used as a political football, experts say By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:30:10 +0800 China and its rivals in the West are using Africa’s debt problems, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, as a political football in their struggle for power on the continent, experts say.Seifudein Adem, a professor of global studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, said that ballooning national debt had been a major concern for many African countries even before Covid-19, but had now been brought front and centre.While it was encouraging that major creditors were seriously considering… Full Article
al In the era of Covid-19 healthcare should be universal and free By mg.co.za Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:46:38 +0000 Universal and free healthcare will help us all in combating the virus, but this policy will also have benefits in the longer term The post In the era of Covid-19 healthcare should be universal and free appeared first on The Mail & Guardian. Full Article Coronavirus Opinion
al Intel: Amid US funding gap, UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $93M in coronavirus aid By www.al-monitor.com Published On :: 5/9/20 4:37 PM Full Article
al Sunset society gives cash boost to Royal and Nyanza caddies By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:45:47Z “This is something we started in our CSR wing some years ago and we will continue doing so," he said. Full Article
al China admits coronavirus exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:20:00Z Beijing says reforms are underway to improve disease prevention and control mechanisms. Full Article
al Italian PM says kidnapped volunteer Silvia Romano freed By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:50:00Z Italian PM says the volunteer, who was taken from Kilifi in 2018, has been released. Full Article
al Compliance with health guidelines will ensure victory over pandemic By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T19:44:00Z We must inculcate in ourselves the right attitude critical to the fight against this pandemic. Full Article
al Is your team working well from home? It all depends on you! By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T19:44:00Z Trust must be strong in your team: your trust in your team members; and their trust in you. Full Article
al Police brutality will only aggravate crisis By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T20:37:47Z Militarising the operations creates bad blood. People become resistant and restive. Full Article
al Closed health colleges missing crucial lessons By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T03:00:00Z Closing health training institutions as we did was not properly thought out. Full Article
al From Kibabii University to the Olympics: the story of Faith Ogallo By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T03:30:35Z The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track. Full Article
al Court allows Kanu to sell Naivasha land By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T06:00:00Z Money from the sale of properties will be used to is to settle debts and run the party. Full Article
al EACC flags sale of pensioners’ land to Mike Sonko By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T06:17:00Z Sonko claims agency's actions are politically motivated. Full Article
al Memorial mass for Bishop Silas Njiru held at his Embu home By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T06:25:00Z There are plans to bring the bishop's body back to Kenya. Full Article
al Hidden ‘talents’ emerge courtesy of coronavirus By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T07:00:00Z We all need some cheering up and need something to do with all the time we find ourselves with. Full Article
al Ledama ole Kina: valiant or tactless warrior? By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T07:10:00Z For him, as long as the Maa community is happy, nothing else matters. Full Article
al Curtain falls on man smitten with John F Kennedy magic By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T07:10:00Z He was a beneficiary of the Kennedy Airlifts, a project in the late 1950s and early 60s. Full Article
al Uhuru, Raila calm MPS after attack on government By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T08:00:00Z Luo Nyanza leaders feel that the handshake dividend has not trickled down to the people. Full Article
al Why Beijing’s offices in Hong Kong cannot be guilty of interference, despite the legal community’s misgivings By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:30:13 +0800 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Basic Law. Forget about organising webinars to celebrate the anniversary, a debate about the core constitutional issues underlying the implementation of the Basic Law – China’s sovereignty over Hong Kong and the extent of Hong Kong’s autonomy – is unfolding right before us. The debate was triggered by statements made by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, and the central government’s liaison office on… Full Article
al After Covid-19 ordeal, tenor Warren Mok regrets not wearing a mask – ‘I think that’s how I got sick’ By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:30:25 +0800 When international opera star Warren Mok learned in March that he had contracted Covid-19, he immediately checked if his voice was affected.“I tried my voice right away. It was still there,” Mok said, recalling his relief that his vocal cords remained in good shape.Dubbed one of China’s Three Tenors, the world-renowned singer’s battle with the deadly virus involved spending a total of 38 days in isolation, first in Thailand, then in Hong Kong.Sharing his ordeal with the Post, the 61-year-old… Full Article
al Former city leader says Hong Kong Coalition hopes to bolster economy, rule of law but cannot ‘do government’s job’ By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 15:37:43 +0800 A new pro-establishment alliance led by former Hong Kong leaders hopes to educate young residents on the rule of law, but cannot fulfil the government’s role of addressing political issues that emerged from last year’s months of social unrest, one of its leaders said on Sunday.Hong Kong Coalition co-convenor Leung Chun-ying, the city’s chief executive from 2012 to 2017, also said the body has been formulating plans to offer young graduates training and employment opportunities.“I hope we can… Full Article
al Hong Kong swelters on Mother’s Day as temperature hits half-century high By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:04:52 +0800 Hong Kong is sweltering on its hottest Mother’s Day in more than half a century, with the mercury hitting 36 degrees Celsius in some areas and triggering this year’s first “very hot weather warning”.The Observatory in Tsim Sha Tsui issued the warning at 1.15pm on Sunday after the temperature there hit 32.2 degrees.At Tai Mei Tuk in Tai Po, the temperature hit 36.1 degrees. Yuen Long Park in Yuen Long also recorded 35.1 degrees, and Sheung Shui 35 degrees.It is the hottest Mother’s Day since… Full Article
al Coronavirus: US starts distributing Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug to states most in need By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:02:59 +0800 The US government began distributing remdesivir, an experimental drug recently approved for emergency use against Covid-19, to areas of the country struggling the most with the disease.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) arranged for some 600,000 vials of Gilead Sciences’ antiviral medication, shown to reduce recovery times for some patients, to be shipped to health authorities in New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan and three other states, to treat an estimated 78,000 hospitalised… Full Article
al Coronavirus: Obama calls Trump’s handling of pandemic a ‘chaotic disaster’ By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:28:13 +0800 Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an “absolute chaotic disaster”.In a leaked web call Friday night with former members of his administration, Obama also said the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Michael Flynn, the former Trump national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Russia probe, endangers the rule of law in the US.In the audio, first obtained by… Full Article
al Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla from California over coronavirus restrictions By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:50:58 +0800 Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday threatened to pull his electric car headquarters and plant out of California after local authorities kept him from resuming production due to the coronavirus pandemic.“Frankly, this is the final straw. Tesla will now move its HQ and future programmes to Texas/Nevada immediately,” Musk tweeted in a long diatribe, characteristic of past online rants which are not necessarily carried out.Referring to the California city where the cars are produced, Musk said that … Full Article
al Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci self-quarantining along with two other White House task force members By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 13:41:39 +0800 Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the public about the… Full Article
al Coronavirus: how cash-mad Philippines learned to love digital money thanks to Covid-19 By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:30:21 +0800 With her neighbourhood south of Manila locked down due to the coronavirus, Dolly Pelle had been planning to close her sari-sari convenience store – until customers convinced her they couldn’t do without her. Pelle’s store is one of a handful of similar shops all on the same street, but her’s has a crucial difference: it is the only one able to process local remittances. Lock down, start up: the digital firms cashing in on coronavirus in the Philippines In the past four years in the… Full Article