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US Classifies Confucius Institute Center as Foreign Mission
by | August 15, 2020 | 02:28

Confucius Institutes are Chinese government-funded cultural and linguistic centers that operate on USA university campuses. Stilwell said there were about 500 Confucius classrooms in the United States affiliated with a university-based Confucius Institute.

Kingston school boards unveil plans for back to school
by | August 15, 2020 | 00:03

About 84,000 students in the county have reported a need for new devices and 19,000 reported needing internet access, according to Superintendent Jesus Jara. He also would have exempted these new students when determining the performance grades for the two virtual schools. Dozens of parents and students showed up to protest before the meeting.

COVID-19 vaccine will be free for Americans, say officials
by | August 14, 2020 | 23:32

It is also encouraging that Novavax's recent clinical data shows their vaccine triggers an immune response greater than that in patients who have recovered from the disease. Meanwhile, China itself has not announced too many global partnerships despite having two candidates in large-scale (from companies Sinovac and Sinopharm), presumably prioritizing its own population.

GOP primary victor calls out Pelosi: 'Kick that bi--- out of Congress'
by | August 14, 2020 | 23:06

She will face off against Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal, an IT specialist, in November. QAnon says "deep-state" traitors are plotting against Donald Trump . Current Congressman Tom Graves, who has represented the district since 2013, did not run for reelection. "QAnon is a fabrication". It's not about me winning.

World reacts to UAE-Israel normalising diplomatic ties
by | August 14, 2020 | 22:44

The UAE and Israel are also set to exchange ambassadors and open mutual embassies. Trump's plans heavily favoured Israel with the ownership of West Bank - a chunk of land that lies towards the west of river Jordan. He accused several Arab counties in January of committing "treason" by backing US President Donald Trump's controversial Middle East peace plan. "This is stabbing the Palestinians in the back and will strengthen regional unity against the Zionist regime".

Article image Pompeo calls for joint US-EU effort on Belarus crisis
by | August 14, 2020 | 21:46

Last month, Pompeo made a major speech on China policy and declared an end to what he called his country's decades-old "blind engagement" with Beijing. "Free nations must work together to confront authoritarian threats", he said. Besides the 5G declaration, Pompeo discussed energy security with Slovenia's president and prime minister.

Holidaymakers stunned after United Kingdom removes Spain from travel safe list
by | August 14, 2020 | 21:42

Britain on Saturday shocked Madrid, and United Kingdom travelers, with an unexpected 14-day quarantine on travelers coming from Spain. Considering the no-travel advisories as well as one quarantine order imposed by Britain for all the returning tourists, Spain, which highly depends on the summer tourism season, is witnessing a key blow to hopes of rejuvenating its economy.

Iran, Turkey condemn Israel-UAE deal
by | August 14, 2020 | 20:56

US President Donald Trump's original plan in January had given the green light for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank territory and Jewish settlements there that are considered illegal under global law. Hazem Qasem, spokesman for Palestinian group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, said the deal "does not serve the Palestinian cause", calling it "a reward for the Israeli occupation and crimes".

Prosecutors say Ghislaine Maxwell has been isolated for her safety
by | August 14, 2020 | 20:46

District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan read. Federal prosecutors have said Ghislaine Maxwell is in isolation for her own safety as they reject claims from her lawyers that she is being treated worse than other inmates at the Brooklyn jail where she is being held.

President Donald Trump's brother Robert hospitalized in New York, White House says
by | August 14, 2020 | 19:16

Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump , is hospitalized in NY, the White House confirmed Friday. The 72-year-old was described by sources as being "very ill", however details of his condition were not released. President Donald Trump announced the federal government is providing up to 125 million masks to schools nationwide. New York Supreme Court Judge Hal Greenwald last month ruled that Mary Trump could promote her book ahead of its scheduled publication.

Democrats slam Trump for refusing to budge in COVID-19 relief talks
by | August 14, 2020 | 19:10

One of President Donald Trump's top negotiators with congressional Democrats on US coronavirus aid on Wednesday tried to shift blame for a five-day lapse in talks back on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi . While there is some common ground over $100 billion for schools and new funds for virus testing, Democrats also want other emergency funds that Trump rejects, including to shore up the U.S.

Chippewa County with 5 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
by | August 14, 2020 | 18:49

Across Pennsylvania, 7,409 deaths have been tied to COVID-19, including 24 newly reported fatalities Thursday. All other reports in this post come from official news releases from area health departments and other authorities as stated. The Laurel County Health Department reported seven new COVID-19 cases Thursday, who range in age from a seven-month-old to a 74-year-old. "We are watching the cases climb, which is concerning", Dix and Henry said.

Major air and sea search underway in Galway for missing women
by | August 14, 2020 | 17:46

The Irish Coast Guard has confirmed that the search is now standing down and have thanked everyone that assisted in this SAR operation. Hundreds of volunteers had helped in the search effort, along with the coastguard and lifeboats. Galway RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat at 10pm (last night) and stayed out throughout the night changing crew three times. The rescue brought to an end a massive overnight search involving lifeboats from the Coast Guard Costello station, as well as the RNLI ...

Florida Sheriff Orders Employees Not to Wear Masks
by | August 14, 2020 | 15:48

Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are hard to maintain. The council is considering a possible override of the veto. More than 200 inmates at the jail have been infected. However, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn vetoed the ordinance on Monday, prompting the council to schedule a meeting on Wednesday to consider overriding Guinn's veto.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern extends partial lockdown for Auckland
by | August 14, 2020 | 13:09

Elsewhere in New Zealand under Alert Level 2, social distancing of two metres applies and face masks are asked to be worn in places where social distancing is hard, such as on public transport. "Wear a face covering if you can". If symptoms develop they should seek medical advice from Healthline or their GP and isolate and get tested if they develop symptoms.

Southern California wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds of homes
by | August 14, 2020 | 12:36

Speaking to reporters Wednesday night, LA County Deputy Chief David Richardson called the blaze a "major fire" and said crews will likely be battling it for "days to come". The area was expected to have temperatures Thursday in the mid-90s (about 35 Celsius) or higher through the weekend, with low humidity. By Thursday morning, firefighters reported that the Lake Fire was actively burning in an area where the fire history is almost 100 years old.

Mother Attacked, Shot Dead While Daughter in Virtual Classroom
by | August 14, 2020 | 11:18

Williams was taken into custody within an hour and was charged with first-degree murder and other felony offenses, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said at a news conference Tuesday. Investigators told The Associated Press that the incident occurred in front of Morales' four children and two cousins. "The teacher's online, I've never done a Zoom with children, so I'm picturing there's other children on...and the teacher can see the children", said Sheriff William Snyder .

Arrested Hong Kong Tycoon Tells Protesters To Be Careful NK#143001
by | August 14, 2020 | 11:12

Hong Kong, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, who was arrested over alleged collusion with foreign forces, said on Thursday that there would be no world peace without changing China, calling on Americans to support the citys fight for freedom, it was reported.

Israel cuts off fuel to Gaza as ballon attacks continue
by | August 14, 2020 | 11:05

Israel has attacked Hamas targets in Gaza and has halted fuel supplies to the enclave in the latest retaliation against fire bombs suspended from balloons that were released from the Palestinian territory. He said a warplane fired two missiles at a site west of Gaza City in the north of the Gaza Strip, causing heavy damage to the site and neighboring buildings but no bodily harm.

Victoria sees big drop in cases
by | August 14, 2020 | 10:34

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed one of the state's 14 COVID-19 deaths announced on Friday was a man in his 20s. Glenlyn Aged Care and Florence Aged Care are privately operated, while Klyna Aged Care is a not-for-profit facility catering to the Ukrainian community.

Iranian special forces board oil tanker and seize it for hours
by | August 14, 2020 | 10:32

USA prosecutors filed a lawsuit in July to seize the gasoline aboard the four tankers that Iran was trying to ship to Venezuela . As Breitbart News reported , a year ago a series of attacks on mercantile trade saw the US launch a retaliatory campaign, dubbed Operation Sentinel, which worked to ensure ships can exercise freedom of navigation through the strategic strait without restraint by hostile forces.

The Importance Of Biden's Pick For Running Mate
by | August 14, 2020 | 08:38

She won a U.S. Senate seat in California in 2016 after serving as the state's attorney general for six years. The attack echoes the one Harris launched at the first debate when she confronted Biden for praising the "civility" of two segregationists Democrats , the late Sens.

Authorities capture suspect in 5-year-old's fatal shooting
by | August 14, 2020 | 07:55

Officers, Wayne County sheriff's deputies and USA marshals chased Darius Sessoms , 25, to Goldsboro, where they arrested and charged him with first-degree murder . Cannon was at his father's house on his bike Sunday afternoon when he was shot in front of his two sisters, 7 and 8, WRAL-TV reported. She said Sessoms intentionally pointed the gun at Cannon's head and shot him before running back to his home.

China Military Says Recent Drills Near Taiwan Were 'Necessary' to Safeguard Sovereignty
by | August 14, 2020 | 05:00

The "One China" policy refers to the idea that China is not split into different parts - including Taiwan, which the Chinese government sees as a "breakaway province" of China, the BBC reports. But the visit has also been an opportunity to ruffle Beijing's feathers at a time when US President Donald Trump is taking an increasingly hard line against China as he seeks re-election in November.

European Union to discuss sanctions on Belarus after disputed election
by | August 14, 2020 | 01:43

Protesters are contesting the official count showing President Alexander Lukashenko winning a sixth term with 80 per cent of Sunday's vote and the main opposition challenger garnering 10 per cent. Minsk's jails are reported to be overflowing, according to local journalists and accounts from those released . Officers seized memory cards from a group of photographers, including one for the AP, as they took shots of the police crackdown.