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

Top Israeli prof claims simple stats show virus plays itself out after 70 days

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

U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 50,000

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New York City Fire Department Emergency Medical Technicians arrive to assist someone during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, April 15, 2020. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) The coronavirus death toll in the U.S. stood at 49,963 Friday morning after increasing by 3,000 … Read More

Germany to start first coronavirus vaccine trial

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With more than 2.5 million people now infected worldwide in the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany has authorized the first clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine. The first human tests will begin before the end of April. German Health Minister Jens Spahn … Read More

Muslims cope with unprecedented restrictions as Ramadan begins

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ‘pained’ that the holy month comes amid strict precautionary measures. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on a beautiful sunny day on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National The coronavirus pandemic has left … Read More

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