George W. Bush Urged Us to Prepare for Future Pandemics in 2005
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Meat industry warns of possible shortages as more processing plants close: ‘Perilously close to the edge’
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Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The president and CEO of Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat-processing companies, has warned of “severe, perhaps disastrous” consequences for the country’s meat … Read More
Boris Johnson returns to work after fighting coronavirus, says lockdown measures to remain
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Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back at work Monday after recovering from the coronavirus, telling his country’s residents that “the end of the first phase of this conflict” … Read More
China denies spreading coronavirus disinformation following EU report
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BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Monday denied claims that Beijing is spreading disinformation about the coronavirus following a European Union report that said there was “significant evidence” of covert Chinese operations on social media. “China is opposed to … Read More
Refugees face more hardship settling during lockdown, advocates say
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Efforts to rebuild lives in Canada on hold as people lose jobs and access to services. Hamzeh Alnas arrived in B.C. on Jan. 15, 2020, with his partner to start a new life. Ten days later, Canada recorded it first … Read More
Trump and Putin issue rare joint statement promoting cooperation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin issued a rare joint statement on Saturday commemorating a 1945 World War Two link-up of U.S. and Soviet troops on their way to defeat Nazi Germany as … Read More
Russia concerned about US threats to Iran: Ryabkov
Sergei Ryabkov Tehran (ISNA) – Russia is concerned by the US threats to Iran amid tensions in the Persian Gulf and is calling on both sides to exercise restraint, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday. According to … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 24 April 2020
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Greetings from Tyler, Believe it or not, there is some news that’s not related to the media’s obsession with the latest “gift” from China. Reeling from fears of the sickness and reactions to heavy-handed orders that sometimes defy common sense, … Read More
Dr. Erickson COVID-19 Briefing
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Top Israeli prof claims simple stats show virus plays itself out after 70 days
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Isaac Ben-Israel, who is not a medical expert, says analysis worldwide shows new cases peaking after about 40 days, slams economic closures; leading doctor dismisses his claims. Isaac Ben-Israel (Photo credit: Courtesy) A prominent Israeli mathematician, analyst, and former general … Read More