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Switzerland Projects American Flag Onto Alps in Show of Solidarity
Switzerland expressed solidarity with India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic by projecting the tricolour on the most photographed mountain in the world, Matterhorn, situated in the Swiss Alps . Images of the projection, almost 800 metres high, were tweeted by Indian Foreign Service Officer Gurleen Kaur. "With this light projection, Zermatt wants to give people a sign of hope an... [Full Article...]
Israel MPs tasked with ending deadlock over unity govt
In his letter to Gantz , who now serves as Israel's Knesset Speaker, Rivlin wrote that as Israel is in a third consecutive election cycle this year, without any elected official able to form a government that would have the confidence of the Knesset, he was passing the mandate back to the Knesset so that "a government will be formed in Israel, as soon as possible... [Full Article...]
Covid-19: Global fiscal measures, liquidity injections near $14 trillion, says International Monetary Fund
In a joint statement, the fund says they will work on restoring economic growth, protecting jobs and reinforcing the global financial system. This instrument was used to support Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone during the 2014 Ebola epidemic. [Full Article...]
Britain’s coronavirus death toll reaches 14,500
Professor Anthony Costello, of University College London's Institute for Global Health warned on Friday that Britain will be hit with "further waves" of coronavirus . "So the idea of herd immunity would mean another five, six waves maybe in order to get to 60 percent", he said. Health minister Matt Hancock said mass community testing was part of the British strategy, though the government has ye... [Full Article...]
Gov. Inslee calls out President Trump’s ‘unhinged rantings’
Public backlash grows over stay-at-home orders; Fox News legal analyst Mercedes Colwin weighs in. Walz said there were 2,071 confirmed cases and 111 deaths in Minnesota at the press conference. In a daily briefing Friday, Walz said he respects the right to protest, but those involved need to practice safe social distancing . 'And I watched, in one particular state, where they were - they ... [Full Article...]
Dr. Oz Steps In It With Coronavirus Comments
Of course, people began immediately pointing out on Twitter that vehicle accidents and swimming pool incidents are not the same as coronavirus ....because they're not contagious. "These are issues we are all wrestling with, and I'll continue looking for solutions that beat this virus". "I have said that depression, anxiety, loneliness and a feeling of helplessness, among other things, can creat... [Full Article...]
Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari dies of COVID-19
Following news of his death, many Nigerians have taken to microblogging platform Twitter to react to the news of his death. The presidency confirmed the death in a statement issued by Mr. He reportedly controlled access to the president, a 77-year old former military ruler now in his second term as democratically elected leader, overseeing key meetings and granting ministers audiences. [Full Article...]
Michael Cohen to Be Released From Prison Over Virus Fears
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has notified Michael Cohen that he will be released early from prison due to the COVID-19 outbreak , according to Cohen's attorney, Roger Adler, and sources familiar with the matter. campaign finance laws. Adler said it was his understanding that Cohen was among a number of inmates that will be released because of the pandemic. Formerly a hardline loyalist to T... [Full Article...]