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	world news As-it-happens update ⋅ June 30, 2020
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	The New York Times Data on Financial Transfers Bolstered Suspicions That Russia Offered Bounties The New York Times American officials intercepted electronic data showing large financial transfers from a bank account controlled by Russia's military intelligence agency to a Taliban-linked account, which was among the evidence that supported their conclusion that Russia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Hong Kong security law takes aim at protester actions Washington Post HONG KONG — China on Tuesday approved a contentious national security law for Hong Kong that takes direct aim at some of the actions of anti-government protesters last year, in a move many see as Beijing's boldest yet to erase the legal firewall between ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Germany far right: Elite KSK commando force 'to be partially disbanded' BBC News Germany's defence minister says she has ordered the partial dissolution of the elite KSK commando force, which has come under growing criticism over right-wing extremism in its ranks. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told a newspaper it had become partly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters EU's Barnier calls British financial market proposals 'unacceptable' Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - British proposals to give the City of London access to the European Union are "unacceptable" because they seek to maintain the benefits of the single market without the obligations, the bloc's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UN raises $7.7 billion for Syrians beset by war and COVID-19 Reuters BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United Nations raised $7.7 billion in humanitarian aid on Tuesday for Syria, where nine years of war have displaced millions in a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by soaring food prices and the coronavirus crisis. European Union ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Pompeo urges UN arms embargo on Iran's `terrorist regime' ABC News UNITED NATIONS -- Calling Iran "the world's most heinous terrorist regime," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to extend the U.N. arms embargo against Tehran, which expires in October, and reject "extortion ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times EU safety agency suspends Pakistani airlines' European authorisation Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months, the airline said on Tuesday. Separately, the agency said it took the action due to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Beijing approves experimental Covid-19 vaccine for use in Chinese military CNN Hong Kong (CNN) The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country's military -- the latest step in a global race to stop the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The vaccine, known as Ad5-nCoV, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The National UPDATE 1-Dubai's economy shrank by 3.5% y/y in Q1 amid coronavirus crisis Reuters (Adds details). DUBAI, June 30 (Reuters) - Dubai's real gross domestic product shrank by 3.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, the government's media office said in a statement on Tuesday, as the Middle East's business and tourism hub feels the impact of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters India's Modi warns of coronavirus 'negligence' as some cities extend lockdowns Reuters CHENNAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's prime minister on Tuesday warned citizens against flouting rules to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as he extended a vast social security scheme until November. Women watch Indian Prime Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org UK 'increasingly likely' to see +40C temperatures: study Phys.Org Temperatures in Britain could exceed 40 degrees Celsius every three or four years by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated, research published Tuesday has found, as climate change increases the likelihood of scorching heat waves. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Iran says still in first wave of virus outbreak Medical Xpress Iran's coronavirus epidemic is still in its first wave, the government said Tuesday as it announced nearly 150 new deaths a day after reporting a record high daily toll. The Islamic republic has struggled to contain COVID-19 since it reported its first cases—two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Lebanese government raises subsidised bread prices as currency tumbles Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Lebanese government on Tuesday raised the price of a 900-gramme loaf of partially subsidised bread to 2,000 pounds from its pre-October-crisis price of 1,500 pounds. The pound, which is officially pegged at 1,500 to the dollar, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald 'We fear the worst.' Top health officials say pandemic 'not even close to being over' Miami Herald Top health officials in the world and the United States are sounding the alarm about the global coronavirus pandemic. "We all want this to be over," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, on Monday. "We all want to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	EHS Today UN Warns of Mental Health Crisis Due to COVID-19 EHS Today The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of global populations are causing the UN to call for immediate action. "Good mental health is critical to the functioning of society at the best of times," the agency said in a recent report, Policy Brief: COVID-19 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ontario Argus Observer Brown mandates face coverings in indoor public spaces Ontario Argus Observer ONTARIO — Gov. Kate Brown says starting Wednesday, people entering indoor public spaces anywhere in Oregon will be required to wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. She made the announcement Monday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wink News Koalas are on track to go extinct in a part of Australia before 2050 Wink News Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales are on track to become extinct in the wild within the next 30 years, according to a report released Tuesday. Bushfires in the region from 2019 to this year have resulted in devastating losses to koalas, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arab News Explosion in north Tehran with thick smoke- ISNA news agency Reuters (Reuters) - An explosion has taken place in north Tehran, Iran's ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday, without citing the reason for the blast or any additional information. Video posted online by the agency showed thick black smoke rising into the evening ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Geelani's letter an admission of mission failure: J&K DGP The Hindu Jammu and Kashmir Director-General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Tuesday termed the resignation of Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Geelani "an admission that his mission has failed and the Kashmir issue was used by separatists for personal gains". Inaugurating ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Australia's Victoria state introduces suburban lockdowns to curb new outbreaks Reuters UK SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian state of Victoria introduced the country's first lockdown measures specifically targeted at local suburban areas after a spike in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, the nation's second largest city. The new curbs come even as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Ladakh face-off | The PLA has never taken such a blatant step at Pangong Tso: Colonel Dinny (retd.) The Hindu While attention has been focused on the Galwan Valley following the June 15 violence, another unprecedented face-off has been unfolding at Pangong Tso. By erecting tents and other structures on Indian territory between Finger 4 and Finger 8, China's PLA ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Visitors to PEI need declaration form to get in and will get health screening at point of entry CBC.ca With the Atlantic bubble coming into effect Friday at 12:01 a.m., Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison laid out guidelines for Islanders planning to travel out of province and what will be required of people from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scroll.in India-China clash: 'Don't deflect attention,' says Rahul Gandhi, uses Urdu poem to criticise PM Modi Scroll.in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the country, in which he spoke about the coronavirus pandemic and announced schemes for the poor. Attacking Modi, Gandhi implied that the prime minister had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Lightning kills 11 more across five districts in Bihar Hindustan Times Lightning struck in Bihar's Saran, Patna, Nawada, Lakhisarai and Jamui districts on Sunday claiming lives of 11 people and left around eight injured, officials said. Five persons died in Saran, two each in Patna and Nawada while one person each lost their ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Scottish hospital visits to begin again on 13 July BBC News Hospitals in Scotland will be able to accept visitors again from 13 July, the health secretary has announced. Jeane Freeman said patients in non-Covid areas will be able to have a visit from one named visitor. The visits must be agreed in advance with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Hospital bosses 'warned to prepare for A&Es to be like New Year's Eve' on July 4 as pubs open on 'Super Saturday' Evening Standard Health bosses have reportedly urged hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments to prepare for patient numbers "similar to that of New Year's Eve" when pubs and bars reopen this weekend. Thousands of drinking establishments and restaurants will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Associated Press of Pakistan JK LG Murmu allays apprehensions over new domicile law Outlook India By Anil Bhatt (Eds: With additional inputs). Jammu, June 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chander Murmu on Tuesday sought to allay apprehensions that outsiders will occupy land under the new domicile law and said it is aimed at bringing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint IIT Alumni council to stop using Chinese systems and software in all initiatives Livemint A day after the Indian Government banned 59 Chinese mobile apps over alleged security and privacy concerns, the IIT Alumni Council has announced that it will not be using any Chinese systems and software in any of its initiatives including the MegaLab for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express COVID-19: Delhi govt extends water bill waiver scheme till Sept 30 The Indian Express Under the scheme, launched in August last year, all categories of houses get an exemption from late fee payments, while their pending water bills are waived partly or fully depending on the housing category. By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: June 30, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Ontario ombudsman receives record number of complaints about provincial jails CTV News TORONTO -- Ontario's ombudsman is raising concerns about conditions in the province's correctional facilities after receiving over 6,000 complaints from inmates last year. Paul Dube details problems with overcrowding, poor living conditions, and lack of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Schools entitled to collect tuition fee ''irrespective of offering online classes'': HC Outlook India Chandigarh, Jun 30 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday allowed private schools to collect tuition fee "irrespective of offering online classes" to students during the coronavirus lockdown period. Justice Nirmaljit Kaur also allowed schools to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Honolulu Star-Advertiser Column: Help stop COVID-19 in long-term care homes Honolulu Star-Advertiser Long before Hawaii's first cases of COVID-19 were discovered in long-term care settings, the state's nursing facilities had been working hard to keep the coronavirus away from vulnerable kupuna. They strengthened their infection control measures and were ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Over 100 test Covid positive in Bihar after attending wedding ceremony, biggest infection chain in state The Indian Express On June 15, the date of wedding, he was running high fever and wanted the ceremony to be deferred, but relented upon the insistence of family members who made him swallow paracetamol tablets and go through the rituals. By: PTI | Patna | Updated: June ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Amid military stand-off with China, India gets France's assurance of 'steadfast support' Deccan Herald France has assured India of "steadfast support" of its armed forces, as the Defence Minister of the Western European nation, Florence Parly, wrote to her counterpart, Rajnath Singh, condoling death of 20 Indian Army soldiers in the June 15 clash with Chinese ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Europol uncork network selling fake Italian wines RTE.ie A wine counterfeiting network has been raided by Italian police, supported by Europol. Raids were carried out across eight Italian provinces into a group that was selling fake premium Italian wines online. An investigation found that bottles of premium wines ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint 39 Pakistan High Commission officials return home The Hindu At least 39 officials from the Pakistan High Commission returned home on Tuesday, diplomatic sources have confirmed. This development came a week after India asked Pakistan to reduce the staff strength in the mission by 50%. By Tuesday afternoon, a total ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express India accounts for 45.8 million of the world's 'missing females': UN report The New Indian Express 'Missing females' are women missing from the population at given dates due to the cumulative effect of postnatal and prenatal sex selection in the past, the agency said. Share Via Email. Published: 30th June 2020 12:14 PM | Last Updated: 30th June 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Israel Hayom Lebanese journalist attempts to recruit Israeli Arabs as Hezbollah informants: Shin Bet Xinhua JERUSALEM, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Israel's Shin Bet security service said on Tuesday the Lebanese-based Hezbollah group attempted to recruit two Israeli Arab women as spies through a Lebanese journalist. Beirut Hammoud, identified in a Shin Bet ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Facebook partners with Full Fact to help people spot fake news CNET Facebook's ads will encourage people to question what they see. Facebook. As part of its efforts to help people identify fake news, Facebook will be running an ad campaign with independent fact-checking charity Full Fact. Starting next month, Facebook ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News What's happening in Toronto this Canada Day? CTV News TORONTO -- There will be no large gatherings or fireworks this Canada Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic—but the City of Toronto will try to make up for it with an all-day virtual celebration. The livestream will start at 9 a.m. with "the great Canadian pancake ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News On-street parking will no longer be free in Toronto after Canada Day CTV News TORONTO -- After three and a half months, Toronto drivers will no longer be able to park on the streets for free. Back in March, after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Toronto police announced that parking enforcement had been suspended for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Scottish tourism businesses lead outcry over 'catastrophic' plans to quarantine English visitors Telegraph.co.uk Concerns have been raised by Scotland's tourism industry after a key government advisor suggested the country should explore a quarantine period for visitors from England. On Sunday, Professor Devi Sridhar said that Scotland could follow in New ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Scale of torture and deaths in Yemen's unofficial prisons revealed The Guardian The scale of abuse suffered by Yemenis in unofficial detention centres and prisons has been revealed in a report, which shows how extrajudicial detentions and killings have rocketed during the five-year-long conflict. Between May 2016 and April 2020, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Anadolu Agency Pakistan's army promotes first female to lt. general Anadolu Agency ISLAMABAD, Pakistan. Pakistan's army has promoted its first female officer to the rank of three-star general, the military said in a statement on Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar "is the 1st female officer to be promoted as Lieutenant General," the statement said. Flag as irrelevant
	Israel Hayom Arab Israeli leaders must step up to the plate Israel Hayom Time and again we see public figures praise the "shahids" (martyrs) whenever a Palestinian kills Jews. They include key figures in the Arab community, including MKs, but also "human rights activists" and "peace advocates" who accept with resignation the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Borneo Bulletin Online South Africa's surge of virus cases expected to rise rapidly Borneo Bulletin Online JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's current surge of COVID-19 cases is expected to dramatically increase in the coming weeks and press the country's hospitals to the limit, Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize said on Sunday night. South Africa, a country of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Nation Kenya reports 176 new coronavirus cases Daily Nation The Ministry of Health reported 176 more Covid-19 cases on Tuesday bringing the national tally to 6,366 . Dr Rashid Aman, the Chief Administrative Secretary for Health, said during his daily update in Nairobi that 100 of the new cases are male and 76 female ... Flag as irrelevant
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