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Memorial set for 3 victims in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
The criminal charges against the basketball star were dropped, but he later settled a civil suit with his accuser. The post came hours after the National Basketball Association legend died in a helicopter crash alongside eight others - including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus prank forces Canada-Jamaica flight to return
He said that once the crew announced the plane was returning to Toronto's airport, he felt guilty that he had inconvenienced so many people. Global News reported , "the flight crew followed all protocols for infectious disease onboard, forcing the plane to turn back from Jamaica to Toronto ". [Full Article...]
British nationals told to leave China over virus risk
The Chinese government has accused the USA of causing "panic" in its response instead of helping. Relations between the two sides had just begun to recover after a long and bruising trade war. The city has also limited the number of outings per family. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday there were "no plans to evacuate all remaining United Kingdom nationals in China". [Full Article...]
10 new coronavirus cases confirmed aboard Princess Cruises ship quarantined off Yokohama
A cityport health official said over 30 crew members aboard the ship had symptoms such as fever, cough or sore throat, and have been tested and are awaiting results. The cruise line says it will continue to fully co-operate with and follow the instructions of global medical authorities and the Japanese government. [Full Article...]
Nintendo considering save backup function for Animal Crossing
The console qualifies for free shipping from both Amazon.ca and Best Buy . Incidentally, the Animal Crossing Edition of the Nintendo Switch is now available to pre-order . "We would like to express our concern and support for all those affected by the coronavirus during this challenging time". This was confirmed on the back of the German game box (via reddit ) and confirmed by the ... [Full Article...]
Epstein scandal: No flag flown for Prince Andrew's Birthday?
The Prince is now dogged by allegations that he slept with Virginia Giuffre , who claims she was trafficked by convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . He added, "When you look at his behavior - it wouldn't be appropriate for us to mark his birthday". The call came at a press conference given by the family of Harry Dunn and an alleged victim of the Duke of York's paedophile friend Jef... [Full Article...]
Congé en cas de décès d'un enfant : le gouvernement admet "une erreur"
Emmanuel Macron était intervenu lui-même samedi pour faire cesser la polémique . En réponse, Sereine Mauborgne de LREM a défendu la "possibilité pour l'employeur de créer un compte de don ", la ministre du Travail Muriel Pénicaud mettant aussi en avant un "élan de solidarité" avec le don de RTT pour un collègue endeuillé. [Full Article...]
Venezuela’s Guaido Will Attend Trump’s State of Union
Despite Washington's focus on impeachment, which stemmed from Trump's pressure on Ukraine to dig up dirt on a political rival, Guaido appeared buoyed by the U.S. Maduro's reelection was marred by widely reported irregularities. "As several administration officials have noted, the Russians may soon find that their continued support of Maduro will no longer be cost-free", Abrams said, adding t... [Full Article...]
WHO Virus Team Could Go to China This Week, May Include US
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the steps taken by China to fight the virus at its epicentre were the best way of stopping its spread. Passengers now face another two weeks on the vessel. They are hoping that even if the virus spreads further, central banks can once again come to the rescue and prop up the global economy by cutting interest rates and offering other stimulus, m... [Full Article...]
Baby tests positive for China virus just 30 hours after birth
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an global emergency. It would remain in place for 12 months and apply exclusively to the novel coronavirus . The authority said the strike was having a "serious impact". Taizhou - 850 kilometers from the epicenter in Hubei province - will also suspend 95 train services into the city from Tuesday. [Full Article...]
Sanders draws a crowd at NH rally
Sanders said he had to leave the state on Wednesday to fly back to Washington to cast a vote in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. "I am thrilled, I'm thrilled and I think he is going to do really well in New Hampshire". This wasn't the first time the band have supported Sanders at one of his rallies. "I do believe it's a risk". Clinton won the 2016 Democratic nomination for pre... [Full Article...]
Ukraine: Recordings show Iran knew jetliner hit by a missile
After the January 8 disaster, Iran's civilian government maintained for days that it didn't know the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, answerable only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had shot down the aircraft. Buzzfeed's Miller reported that because of the interaction between the pilot and the air traffic controller, authorities in Tehran likely knew immediately that a... [Full Article...]
Les mesures de restriction s'étendent en Chine et dans le monde — Coronavirus
La Commission a par ailleurs confirmé mercredi quelques 892 cas de guérison à travers le pays. A Hangzhou (plus de 200 cas rapportés), une métropole économique et touristique à environ 150 kilomètres de Shanghai, des barrières de couleur verte bloquaient mercredi les avenues menant au siège du géant chinois du commerce en ligne Alibaba. [Full Article...]
Biden adviser won't answer whether she believes Iowa results are accurate
The meltdown was extensive. But many volunteers had trouble using the app and resorted to calling in their results to the Iowa Democratic Party, jamming the phone lines and leading to a delay in declaring a victor. Monday's meltdown has given them pause. He then stressed that Sanders "calls himself a Democratic socialist". And he won re-election the following year, with an increased vote share. [Full Article...]
Un Boeing 737 se brise en deux à l'atterrissage — Turquie
Un avion de ligne s'est brisé en deux de façon spectaculaire après être sorti de piste à l'atterrissage à Istanbul mercredi, ont rapporté les médias turcs, faisant état de blessés, mais pas de morts . Par ailleurs, l'aéroport Sabiha-Gokçen a été fermé aux vols, qui ont été redirigés vers l'aéroport international d'Istanbul . Plusieurs personnes ont été blessées selon les médias locaux. [Full Article...]
Pompeo Warns Kazakhstan of China's Influence
Pompeo began his brief visit to Kazakhstan by meeting with ethnic Kazakhs whose families have gone missing or been detained in China's widespread crackdown on Muslims and other ethnic and religious minorities in its western Xinjiang region. [Full Article...]
Pourquoi Nancy Pelosi a-t-elle déchiré le discours de Donald Trump — Zoom
Le discours a notamment été marqué par le geste fort de Nancy Pelosi, qui a déchiré le texte lu par Donald Trump , qui avait refusé de lui serrer la main en arrivant. "Membres du Congrès, le président des Etats-Unis", s'est contenté de dire Pelosi pour présenter Trump. Après les premiers votes de la primaire lundi dans l'Iowa, la course se poursuivra dans une semaine dans le New Hampshire. [Full Article...]
Plane carrying Canadian evacuees out of China will stop at YVR
Ministers and Government of Canada officials at all levels have been in close contact with Canada's worldwide partners including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the World Health Organization to share information on responses to the novel coronavirus outbreak. [Full Article...]
Former President Moi Has Passed On - President Uhuru Announces
Mr Moi, a former school teacher, died on Tuesday after being in hospital for almost a month. "The late Mzee Moi served us as an educator, a teacher, a legislator, member of Parliament, a cabinet minister, the vice-president and finally as the president of the Republic of Kenya", Kenyatta said. [Full Article...]
First Coronavirus Death Reported Outside China
The Philippine Department of Health said the Chinese man was admitted on January 25 after experiencing fever, cough, and sore throat. US health officials on Saturday confirmed an eighth coronavirus case in the United States, and the Pentagon said it would provide housing for people arriving from overseas who might need to be quarantined. [Full Article...]