SHANGHAI (Reuters): China reported the biggest rise in daily COVID-19 cases in more than five months on Thursday, driven by rising infections in Hebei province surrounding the capital Beijing. Hebei, which entered a “wartime mode” on Tuesday, accounted for 51 of the 52 local cases reported by the National Health Commission on Thursday. This compared… Continue reading China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
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Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building
(The Washington Post): A day that began with thousands of President Trump’s supporters in Washington for demonstrations turned violent as many in attendance saw Wednesday as a last stand for Trump because Congress was set to confirm that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. Trump — who lost the popular and electoral college vote —… Continue reading Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building
Two top White House officials resign after Capitol violence, more on the way -sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Two top aides to first lady Melania Trump resigned on Wednesday in the wake of violence on Capitol Hill, and more top White House officials were considering resigning, including national security adviser Robert O’Brien and his deputy, Matthew Pottinger, sources familiar with the matter said. Stephanie Grisham resigned as chief of staff to… Continue reading Two top White House officials resign after Capitol violence, more on the way -sources
Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
(AP): In an unprecedented step, Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump from posting to their platforms Wednesday following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. Twitter locked Trump out of his account for 12 hours and said that future violations by Trump could result in a permanent suspension. The company required the… Continue reading Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP): A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. The nation’s elected representatives scrambled to crouch under desks… Continue reading Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP): “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.They — lawmakers, staff members and more — were hiding under tables, hunkered in lockdowns, saying prayers, and seeing the fruits of the country’s divisions up close and violent.Guns… Continue reading Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
EU commission greenlights Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing the 27-nation bloc with a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent. The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for the vaccine. The decision came against a… Continue reading EU commission greenlights Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
‘Only in America’: Warnock’s rise from poverty to US senator
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP): Raphael Warnock’s roots showed little promise of a future that led to the U.S. Senate. He grew up in Savannah in the Kayton Homes public housing project, the second youngest of 12 children. His mother as a teenager had worked as a sharecropper picking cotton and tobacco. His father was a preacher… Continue reading ‘Only in America’: Warnock’s rise from poverty to US senator
Air pollution has decreased in Kathmandu, risk remains in Janakpur, Biratnagar and Hetauda
Kathmandu: The level of air pollution in Kathmandu has come down on Wednesday. With the change in the weather, the level of air pollution in cities including Kathmandu had risen to deadly level on Monday and Tuesday. With the improvement in the weather, the amount of air pollution has also decreased, according to the Department… Continue reading Air pollution has decreased in Kathmandu, risk remains in Janakpur, Biratnagar and Hetauda
Govt directs to intensify security check at border as bird flu found in India
Kathmandu: The government has urged to be on high alert in the Nepal-India border area after bird flu was confirmed in four states of India. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has instructed the subordinate quarantine offices to keep a close watch on the trade of livestock and livestock products entering Nepal from India.… Continue reading Govt directs to intensify security check at border as bird flu found in India