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DOJ closing insider-trading investigations of Loeffler, Feinstein and Inhofe
Dianne Feinstein over stock trades made as the novel coronavirus struck the USA and roiled the economy, a person familiar with the matter said. The US Department of Justice is closing probes into three US senators over stock trades made shortly before the coronavirus market turmoil, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. [Full Article...]
Beijing Opposes All US Restrictions on Chinese Airlines, Foreign Ministry Says
The order said Air China , China Eastern Airlines Corp, China Southern Airlines Co, Hainan Airlines Holding Co and their subsidiaries must file schedules and other details of flights by May 27. Qihoo 360 said the sanctions would cause it some problems but would not have a major impact on daily operations as its R&D is independent of its core security operations. [Full Article...]
Huawei CFO to find out if her fraud case will proceed
Meng were to go back to China, it would probably mean good news on the part of the two Michaels but I don't think it would or should change Canada-China relations", says Mulroney, who is also a distinguished fellow with the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. [Full Article...]
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio
Wearing a mask, he lay on a stretcher during the transfer, serious burn marks visible on his face and arms. Besides the 36 people killed inside, dozens were injured. "These are people who carry the Japanese animation industry on their shoulders", Kyoto Animation's president Hideaki Hatta told reporters at the time. [Full Article...]
Boy stays calm while followed by bear
In a viral video captured by Loris Calliari, Alessandro's mother's boyfriend, the boy can be seen taking small steps as he descends slowly. The family thinks the bear could have been disturbed by the boy who was collecting pine cones from the nearby bushes. [Full Article...]
Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings
In 2018, the Costa Rican Supreme Court examined the country's stance and deemed it unconstitutional, turning the ban over to Parliament. It failed to do that, so the provision was automatically annulled. But although legislation in recent years has moved to enable gay couples to marry in Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and parts of Mexico, the LGBTQ community still faces widespread d... [Full Article...]
Six crew members on livex vessel test positive to COVID-19
Mr McGowan said the situation was extremely concerning and all of the men who tested positive were being quarantined at a Perth hotel while the remaining 42 were being kept on board. This was when the final clearance was provided by the Commonwealth for the ship to berth. 'This person, and any relevant close contacts, are now in isolation. [Full Article...]
South Korea sees biggest daily rise in Covid-19 cases
The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought national totals to 11,206 cases and 267 deaths. The logistics center opened in early March and is in charge of deliveries to western Seoul, a spokeswoman said. [Full Article...]