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Russian Federation tallies record 9623 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs
People in Moscow can leave home to visit the nearest food shop or chemist, walk their dog or throw out rubbish but need special passes for other activities. "The threat is apparently on the rise", Sobyanin said on his blog earlier on Saturday. The infection has also spread among government ministers and senior officials, including Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin who was overseeing the country... [Full Article...]
Haftar declares himself ruler of Libya, LNA to take formal control
Libya has been split since 2014 between the GNA in Tripoli and some other areas of the northwest, and a parallel administration based in Benghazi in the east. The UN mission in Libya on Thursday praised Field Marshal Haftar's forces for the ceasefire gesture and urged both parties to turn it into an on-the-ground reality and to resume stalled UN-sponsored truce talks, even if virtually. [Full Article...]
Hashd al-Shaabi killed in Daesh/ISIS attack
The militants attacked Hashed al-Shaabi fighters stationed outside a town in the Salahuddin province early on Saturday, according to a statement by Iraq's security forces. F16 planes are flying overhead to search for the IS fighters", the source said. Earlier, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command said in a statement that a total of 135 IS militants have been killed in Iraq during the period from... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warns against 'blindly' reopening states
The naval ship has since been sent away by Cuomo, and the Javits Center will be closing soon after only treating about 1,100 patients. He also said that there were 299 new deaths, which was slightly up from 289 the day before. Bronx is highest, followed by Brooklyn. About 18.4 percent of Queens residents tested positive for the coronavirus antibodies and Manhattan had the least amount of positive ... [Full Article...]
Boris Johnson names newborn son after doctors who saved his life
W'. Mr Johnson's (left) fiancee Carrie Symonds (right) gave birth to their son just days ago. Symonds, 32, said Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday , was named after Johnson's grandfather, while Lawrie came from her grandfather. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Both mother and baby are doing very well. "The Prime Minister and Miss Symonds would like to thank the fan... [Full Article...]
Australian police shoot man after stabbings at mall
Five were hospitalized with stab wounds, including two who remain in serious but stable condition, officials said. He said social media videos, as well as footage captured on CCTV and on police body-worn cameras, would form a key part of the investigation. [Full Article...]
Russian Federation reports biggest one-day spike in coronavirus infections
A member of the medical staff at Gemotest, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) works with a saliva sample at the COVID-19 testing facility in Moscow . "The threat is apparently on the rise", Sobyanin said in his blog, adding that 2 percent of the Moscowvite population - or more than 250 000 people - is believed to have contracted the virus. [Full Article...]
President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez condemns firing at Cuban Embassy in US
Neighbors were awakened by a hail of gunfire that tore large bullet holes across the embassy's façade and into a statue of Cuban hero José Martí. Police arrested the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Alexander Alazo of Aubrey, Texas. "The Cuban government awaits for the corresponding investigation by the United States authorities on the identity and motivations of the author of this aggression,... [Full Article...]