Month: September 2020

Read More In September 2020, an upgraded military version of the world’s only rough terrain reach stacker reached full-rate production. The U.S. Marine Corps has reported that the Rough Terrain Container Handler ( reached a key acquisition milestone. “The Rough Terrain Container Handler resupplies Marines during battle,” said Matt Wilson, project officer for the RTCH…

Read MoreMaduro calls on the world to fight ‘imperialism’ while Cuba accuses the US of threatening ‘international peace’.Maduro calls on the world to fight ‘imperialism’ while Cuba accuses the US of threatening ‘international peace’.

Read MoreFears of a second coronavirus wave sent stocks lower but European shares open with small gains.Fears of a second coronavirus wave sent stocks lower but European shares open with small gains.

Read MoreScientists say warming in the Arctic melted the ice covering the polar ocean to its second-lowest level in 40 years.Scientists say warming in the Arctic melted the ice covering the polar ocean to its second-lowest level in 40 years.

Read More Messages warning about security companies tabled at hotel quarantine inquiry as department heads deny responsibility Victorian public servants tasked with recruiting private security firms for hotel quarantine warned of potential issues with the “cowboy industry” and guards potentially going rogue. Sent over WhatsApp, the messages included warnings to “be careful with security companies”.…

Read More The U.S Navy has announced that the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) has struck the decommissioned Frigate the ex-USS Curts (FFG 38) during a gunnery sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2020. USS Antietam (CG 54) conducted a tomahawk land attack cruise-missile (TLAM) strike scenario, Sept. 20, targeting the Farallon…

Read More<p>William Emmett LeCroy and Christopher Vialva are scheduled to be put to death this week</p><p>William Emmett LeCroy and Christopher Vialva are scheduled to be put to death this week</p>

Read More U.S. Customs & Border Protection awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a second $47M contract to expand the Multi-Role Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) fleet, bringing total MEA aircraft orders to four in 2020. SNC was awarded a second $46,997,170 contract for two additional MEA by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is unprecedented for…

Read More (NEW YORK) — A New York City police officer was charged on Monday with being an “intelligence asset” for the Chinese government who agreed to spy on U.S. supporters of the Tibetan independence movement. Baimadajie Angwang, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Tibet, worked since 2018 as an agent for the People’s Republic of…

Read More Austria has placed a 300 million euros ($352 million) order for 18 AW169M twin-engine helicopters from Leonardo Helicopters in a deal with Italy, Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner said on Monday. The Italian deal beat out rival efforts by the Airbus and Bell, Tanner told a news conference. According to the statement, around…

Read More<p>Women cite concerns around maintaining income, struggles to eat and access healthcare and increased caring responsibilities</p><p>Women cite concerns around maintaining income, struggles to eat and access healthcare and increased caring responsibilities</p>

Read More Simulation using world’s fastest supercomputer casts doubt on effectiveness in preventing spread of coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Plastic face shields are almost totally ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols, according to modelling in Japan, casting doubt on their effectiveness in preventing the spread of coronavirus. A simulation using…

Read More As coronavirus restrictions ease in Victoria, here are the current hotspots and what to do if you’ve visited them NSW cases map; Covid restrictions state by state Queensland hotspots list; Full Australian stats interactive Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email Download the free Guardian app to get the most important news notifications…

Read MoreRen Zhiqiang went missing earlier this year after writing an essay said to be critical of President Xi.Ren Zhiqiang went missing earlier this year after writing an essay said to be critical of President Xi.

Read More Two groups of prominent scientists write open letters with conflicting advice on how to tackle virus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rival groups of scientists are at loggerheads over how government should handle the Covid pandemic, with one advising that only over-65s and the vulnerable should be shielded, while…

Read MoreAlmost 70% vote in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third.Almost 70% vote in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third.

Read MoreScores of whales have died as conservationists begin a huge rescue operation.Scores of whales have died as conservationists begin a huge rescue operation.

Read More (SALT LAKE CITY) — A 13-year-old Utah boy with autism was shot by police after his mother asked for help getting him hospital mental-health treatment and officers agreed to talk with him, police footage released Monday showed. The videos show Salt Lake City officers chasing him down an alley after they arrive at…

Read More A Chinese real estate tycoon and outspoken critic of President Xi Jinping was jailed for 18 years on Tuesday for “corruption, bribery and embezzlement of public funds”, a court statement said. A Chinese real estate tycoon and outspoken critic of President Xi Jinping was jailed for 18 years on Tuesday for “corruption, bribery and embezzlement…

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Read More Exclusive: Jess Price-Purnell the latest National member to resign after John Barilaro threatened to blow up Coalition over wildlife protection The former head of the New South Wales Young Nationals and chair of its women’s council has resigned from the party joining a growing list of high-profile members to quit in the wake…

Read MoreScientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as ‘challenging’ rescue operation kicks off.Scientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as ‘challenging’ rescue operation kicks off.

Read More NEW YORK, Sep 21 (IPS) – Mabingue Ngom, Regional Director, West and Central Africa Region, UNFPA and Shoko Arakaki, Director of Humanitarian Office, UNFPA The countries of Central Sahel—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—face an unprecedented crisis, marked by violent extremism, forced displacement, and rising insecurity. The sharp increase in armed attacks on communities,…

Read More<p>Secret Service and FBI &nbsp;launch investigation as Trump was in city for rally</p><p>Secret Service and FBI &nbsp;launch investigation as Trump was in city for rally</p>

Read More<p>Former Madison police chief Noble Wray will review whether the facts of the case line up with standard police practices</p><p>Former Madison police chief Noble Wray will review whether the facts of the case line up with standard police practices</p>

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Read More Salt Lake City 13-year-old remains in hospital after mother called 911, requesting mental health worker A 13-year-old Utah boy with autism was shot by police after his mother asked for help getting him hospital mental health treatment and officers agreed to talk with him, police footage released Monday showed. The videos show Salt…

Read More CHENGBEI GAN’EN, China (AP) — Under a portrait of President Xi Jinping, Ashibusha sits in her freshly painted living room cradling her infant daughter beside a chair labeled a “gift from the government.” The mother of three is among 6,600 members of the Yi ethnic minority who were moved out of 38 mountain…

Read More European stocks post worst fall in three months; UK cases pass 400,000; More than one in five Covid-19 deaths globally is in US. Follow the latest updates US nears 200,000 deaths ‘Landmark moment’: 156 countries agree to vaccine allocation deal Taj Mahal reopens as coronavirus cases continue to rise in India UK could…

Read More Hendrika Mayora Victoria Kelan is being hailed as one of the only transgender public officials in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian nation is ranked among the least tolerant countries for LGBT people and rights. Hendrika Mayora Victoria Kelan is being hailed as one of the only transgender public officials in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian…

Read More Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants – what difference will the coup make? Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants – what difference will the coup make?

Read MoreThousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants – what difference will the coup make?Thousands of UN, French and regional soldiers are in Mali fighting Islamist militants – what difference will the coup make?

Read MoreThe pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.

Read MoreSenators defend decision to quickly fill Justice Bader Ginsburg’s seat as candidates visit battleground states.Senators defend decision to quickly fill Justice Bader Ginsburg’s seat as candidates visit battleground states.

Read More Joe Biden said Donald Trump’s ‘lies and incompetence’ since the start of the coronavirus pandemic had led to the ‘one of the greatest losses in American history’ as he spoke at an aluminum plant in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Democratic presidential nominee noted the country was about to hit the ‘tragic milestone’ of recording…