News Archives for World - 2020-09-28

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World - 2020-09-28

USA

Trump says he will approve permit for Canada to Alaska railway to free landlocked oil

It is my honor to inform you that I will be issuing a Presidential Permit for the A2A Cross-Border rail.
The $17 billion Alaska-Alberta Railway Development Corporation (A2A Rail) project, first proposed in 2015 by Canadian infrastructure financier Sean McCoshen.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 11:21pm

USA

After New York Times revelations, Trump says he paid millions in taxes

The Republican president responded to a New York Times report that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017.
I paid many millions of dollars in taxes but was entitled, like everyone else, to depreciation & tax credits.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 11:10pm

USA

Canada's Quebec expected to announce new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise

Quebec added 750 new coronavirus cases on Monday despite existing restrictions on mask wearing .
The Ontario Hospital Association called on the province to "intensify public health measures" in Toronto, Greater Toronto and Ottawa, given rising cases.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 11:07pm

New US COVID-19 cases rise in 27 states for two straight weeks

The United States recorded 316,000 new cases in the week ended Sept. 27, up 10% from the previous seven days and the highest in six weeks.
There are states that are starting to show (an) uptick in cases and even some increases in hospitalizations in some states.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 11:01pm

Currency

US must stand up to China if Biden wins, focus less on trade

A fiery critic of the Trump administration who writes a column for the New York Times, Krugman said the dispute over Chinese technology giant Huawei.
The US-China situation is complicated. On the one hand, the US has genuine complaints; on the other, there is very little support for Trump's trade war.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 10:58pm

USA

California wine country fire quadruples in size, more evacuations ordered

As the small city of Santa Rosa emptied out around him, Jas Sihota stationed himself on his front porch with his garden hose close at hand.
I wouldn't have a house if I didn't stay," said Sihota, adding that neither would some of his neighbors.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 10:51pm

Europe

UK's Raab to visit Demilitarized Zone that divides the two Koreas

The so-called Demilitarized Zone which divides the Korean Peninsula was established in 1953.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

Europe

EU chair Germany proposes adherence to rule of law as key to getting bloc's cash

Liberal German EU lawmaker Moritz Korner, who leads the chamber's work on the matter, said Berlin was "cuddling" with eurosceptic, nationalist rulers in Warsaw and Budapest.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

USA

Mexico adds 608,000 jobs in August, unemployment 5.2%

In July, the unemployment rate was 5.4%, the statistics agency said. In March, the last period for which the survey was published, the rate was 2.9%.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:24pm

Pelosi rallies US House Democrats on possible presidential election decision

She also urged Democrats to marshal resources to support the House Majority PAC, a political action committee committed to promoting Democratic candidates for the House.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:20pm

Europe

Top Spain court upholds disqualification of Catalan president

The sentence disqualifies Torra from holding elected office for 18 months but he had been allowed to remain in power during the appeal process.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:13pm

France's Macron ready to meet Belarus opposition leader

Belarus has been in turmoil since protests broke out last month after Tikhanovskaya lost to President Alexander Lukashenko in a vote she denounced as rigged.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:09pm

Karabakh clashes kill 28 more Armenian separatists

"Twenty-eight servicemen died in action" on Monday, Karabakh's defence ministry said in a statement on the second day of fighting.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:07pm

Europe

Croatian PM pays respect to Serb wartime victims

The victims were shot dead at close range in front of their homes nearly two months after the "Operation Storm", and no-one has been held accountable for the crime.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 07:00pm

Europe

Greece steps up refugee transfers from congested Lesbos

For its part France has offered to take in 500 minors from the camp.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 06:58pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 32.98 million, death toll at 994,217

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 05:21pm

Europe

Merkel says German coronavirus infections could hit 19,200 a day

Merkel is due to hold a video conference with the premiers of German states on Tuesday to discuss how to proceed with the coronavirus crisis.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 05:18pm

Africa

South Africa's post coronavirus economic recovery faces risks: Moody's

A recession deepened by the impact of the coronavirus has frustrated economic reform efforts in the country aimed at reducing government debt and attracting foreign investment.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 05:00pm

Europe

UK trade minister Truss says ‘serious issues’ at WTO

"There are serious issues at the World Trade Organisation in terms of the operation and countries following the rules which needs to be fixed," she said.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 04:55pm

Asia

Malaysia's PM secures leadership in key state after election win

The two sides eventually agreed on Hajiji Noor, from Muhyiddin's Bersatu party, after two days of meetings.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 04:52pm

Europe

Russia supplies Covid-19 vaccine to Belarus for clinical trials

Volunteers in Belarus would begin receiving the Russian vaccine from Oct. 1, the Russian Direct Investment Fund which is backing the vaccine developer, said.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 04:48pm

Europe

France has no plan to order a new coronavirus lockdown: minister

Le Maire was speaking at a news conference after a cabinet meeting.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 04:40pm

USA

Mexico's unemployment rate 5.2pc in August

In July, the unemployment rate was 5.4pc, the statistics agency said.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 04:39pm

Exchange

Student visa services to resume from October 1, in a press release from U.S Embassy

In a press release earlier today, the United States Embassy in Islamabad announced that it will be resuming student visa services from October 1.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 02:52pm

Trump's financial records show years of tax avoidance and fraud, reveals NYT report

A bombshell report by the New York Times made some startling revelations about President Trump’s self-proclaimed billionaire status, his penchant for avoiding federal taxes, his ties with autocratic governments abroad, and the poorly-managed nature of his business empire.

Updated 28 Sep, 2020 03:35pm

Two million deaths possible from COVID-19 even with a vaccine, warns WHO

COVID-19 cases are rising again in many parts of the world

Published 28 Sep, 2020 10:57am

Exchange

Dr. Abdullah accompanies high-level delegation visit to Islamabad, amidst escalating violence in Afghanistan

Dr. Abdullah Abdullah is accompanying a high-level government delegation to Islamabad today for a three-day visit, where he will be expected to meet the Prime Minister, President, Chairman of the Senate, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Foreign Minister.

Updated 28 Sep, 2020 01:45pm

Macron accuses Lebanon leaders of betrayal over govt failure

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday accused Lebanon's leaders of betraying their promises over the...

Updated 28 Sep, 2020 04:08am

Trump demands Biden take drug test before or after Tuesday debate

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump demanded Sunday that his Democratic rival Joe Biden take a drug test either...