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German researchers studying the spread of the coronavirus packed a Leipzig arena with volunteers on Saturday, collecting data in a “real life” simulation of a pop concert with strict health and safety controlsAugust 22, 2020, 4:17 PM3 min readBERLIN — Germany held a pop concert Saturday to see how those attending would spread coronavirus. German…
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara was formally nominated on Saturday by the ruling party to stand for a third term in October elections despite charges by the opposition that the run is unconstitutionalBy TOUSSAINT N’GOTTA Associated PressAugust 22, 2020, 3:54 PM2 min readABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara was formally nominated on…
During visits to Walt Disney World Resort, the delicious “Grey Stuff” and many, many other mouthwatering dishes are just a few easy taps away with mobile ordering off our digital menus. It’s menu magic technology that limits contact and is simple to use – scan a QR code, select and enjoy! Currently, most quick-service…
It was a tough week to be an Ohio RepublicanBy DAN SEWELL and JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated PressAugust 22, 2020, 2:59 PM5 min readCINCINNATI — Complications pummeled Ohio Republicans this week as they sought to put up a united front headed into the GOP’s national convention. One of their best-known politicians threw his support behind…
As more universities abandon plans to reopen and decide instead to keep classes online this fall, it’s leading to conflict between students who say they deserve tuition discounts and college leaders who insist remote learning is worth the full cost. Disputes are flaring both at colleges that announced weeks ago they would stick with virtual…
West Virginia’s secretary of state says rapper Kanye West’s bid to get on the ballot for president is short on qualified signaturesAugust 22, 2020, 3:20 PM2 min readCHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s secretary of state says rapper Kanye West’s bid to get on the ballot for president came up short on qualified signatures. Secretary of…
Turkish air and naval forces are conducting joint training exercises in the Aegean Sea, the country’s Defense Ministry says, amid strains with neighbor Greece over hydrocarbon discoveriesAugust 22, 2020, 2:12 PM2 min readANKARA, Turkey — Turkish air and naval forces conducted joint training exercises in the Aegean Sea, the country’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, amid…
Half a dozen political parties have vowed to fight for restoration of the special status that was stripped last year from Indian-administered Kashmir, setting off widespread anger and economic ruin amid a harsh security clampdownBy AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated PressAugust 22, 2020, 2:36 PM3 min readSRINAGAR, India — Half a dozen political parties vowed Saturday to…
Image copyright Alan Simpson Photography Image caption A property in the Blackhall area of Edinburgh was searched by officers from Police Scotland A man arrested at Heathrow Airport has become the 10th person detained as part of a major operation against dissident republicans in Northern Ireland.Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) arrested…
Image copyright Police Scotland Image caption Graham Williamson was shot in his back garden A car was driven off at speed from the scene where a man was murdered in South Lanarkshire, police have said.Graham Williamson, of Caithness Street, Blantyre, was in his back garden at about 17:00 on Monday when he was shot by…