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Biden calls for more stimulus; Trump slams Bill as a 'disgrace'
Trump is demanding bigger payments for most Americans: $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 couples, the report said. Americans faced the prospect of a government shutdown on Wednesday as outgoing President Donald Trump, angry at his fellow Republicans in Congress, demanded dramatic changes to a $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus aid package . [Full Article...]
United States to grant Sudan immunity over past attacks
Congress' decision to approve restoring sovereign immunity, in a move that pulled the former terror sponsor back into the worldwide fold and opened the door for economic aid. The justice ministry said Sudan was committed to defending itself in United States courts against "baseless accusations" concerning the country's involvement in the 9/11 attacks. [Full Article...]
Northern Beaches COVID cluster spreads to Victoria
Mr Foley said the teenager was from the Moonee Valley local government area. The number of venues across Sydney that are potential exposure sites continues to grow and spread across the city. The entire northern beaches local government area is now in lockdown under a public health order that's due to expire at midnight. Another 10 cases were reported in returned travellers in NSW hotel quaran... [Full Article...]
Christmas Day 2020: Xmas Greetings, New Year Wishes, Quotes And Cards
Christmas is about get-togethers with friends, family and loved ones. This year, COVID-19 may disrupt and prevent us from enjoying the grand Christmas celebration. Sending you the warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for happiness in this New Year. May Holidays bring fun and prosperity to you and your loved ones. [Full Article...]
Canada extends ban on flights from Britain until January 6_china
The British government on Wednesday said huge swathes of England would be placed under its strictest COVID-19 restrictions as a highly infectious virus variant sweeps the country, pushing the number of cases to a record level. It's not believed the new strain effects the severity of symptoms, antibody response or the effectiveness of the current vaccines. "It doesn't have a spellchecker, so we k... [Full Article...]
COVID-19 patient beaten to death at California hospital
A Covid-19 patient in the USA allegedly bludgeoned his roommate to death with an oxygen tank during a gruesome attack at a Californian hospital last week. Martinez has been charged with murder, a hate crime enhancement, and elder abuse, according to the sheriff's department, which reported that he is scheduled to appear in Antelope Valley Court on Monday. [Full Article...]
COVID: France fast-tracks citizenship for frontline workers
In mid-September, the minister instructed prefects to "accelerate" and "facilitate" access to citizenship to all those who had "actively contributed" to the fight against the invisible enemy. Usually, a successful candidate has to reside in France for five years with a steady income and demonstrate integration into French society. In 2017 France's immigrant population was 6.4 million , includin... [Full Article...]
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort
He was among the first people charged as part of Mueller's investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation. He was charged in the case by Trump ally Chris Christie , a fact that has caused tension between the former prosecutor and the president's son-in-law. [Full Article...]