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Thirteen people died on the spot when residents rushed to siphon fuel from an oil tanker that had collided with a truck carrying milk on July 17.
The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
AFP
[Nation] A group of the 2007/2008 Kiambaa Church post-election violence survivors has thrown its weight behind the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
[Capital FM] Nakuru -- With only a week left to his terminal retirement, fate took Chief Justice David Maraga to the humble station where he started his 25-year successful career.
Uttarakhand in north India is famous for its mountains and Hindu pilgrimage sites. The state is also rich in biodiversity and is home to a variety of reptiles and animals. The state’s forest department has [...]
By AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press The cellphone video shot in the dark by a woman in a parked car appeared to show something ominous: a man closing the doors of a white van and then rolling a wagon with a large box into a Detroit election center. Within hours, the 90-second clip was being shared on news sites and conservative YouTube accounts, offered as apparent proof that illegal votes were being smuggled in after polls closed. Prominent Republicans, including Eric Trump, one of the president's sons, amplified the falsehoods on social media. Within a day, views of […]
The post Dangerously viral: How Trump, supporters spread false claims appeared first on Black News Channel.
Los Angeles County hit another milestone, with the number of COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized surpassing 3,000 for the first time, the state reported Monday, Dec. 7, the same day the county’s health department reported that the number of health care workers testing positive for the coronavirus has more than doubled in one week’s time. Although […]
With a justified distrust of unproven vaccines, and perceived limited participation by African Americans in clinical trials that led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many question whether African Americans will accept vaccination.
As the city, county and state governments mandated a host of restrictions last spring aimed at curving the spread of the COVID-19 virus, The New Tri-State Defender introduced readers to three Memphians navigating their way through the virus’ impact professionally and personally. The TSD has shared periodic updates on how the three – barber William […]
This concerned Black man's response to comments disparaging Black Lives Matter made by the most powerful Black Democrat in Congress who should know better.
The over three dozen lawsuits the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee filed challenging the election have essentially been laughed out of court.
Four people have been killed and three injured in a collision on the N4 highway in Mpumalanga, paramedics say.
Few people in the country know the issues of police reform from multiple aspects better than Dr. Cedric Alexander, who has been in law enforcement since 1977 and is former president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Not only is he a law enforcement analyst for CNN, but Alexander served as […]
The post Redesign of Public Safety Series: Dr. Cedric Alexander speaks on police reform appeared first on DefenderNetwork.com.
[The Conversation Africa] According to the State of the Global Air 2020 report, ambient air pollution was responsible for around 5,000 premature deaths in Kenya in 2019 alone. It is the fourth most important risk factor in driving death and disability combined in Kenya. Indeed, the 2017 national economic survey estimated that 19.9 million Kenyans suffer from respiratory ailments that are exacerbated by poor air quality.
MSNBC is apparently betting on Black to make it more competitive against rival cable news networks. But the decision to promote Rashida Jones to be its top executive is far from a gamble.
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says "several unions" will have to close their doors if spectators aren't allowed to return to stadiums soon.
Under a state order issued Saturday, Dec. 5, Pasadena restaurants — until now, Los Angeles County’s last eateries allowed to serve in-person diners — will be required to close outdoor service on Sunday night, Dec. 6. It’s a devastating blow to restaurant owners who thought, just for a moment, that they had dodged a bullet […]
Rage has become abject fury this weekend, after the well-known matric parties allegedly caused a huge spike in COVID-19 cases. KZN is now in turmoil...
Montgomery County students are receiving more failing grades during remote learning amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to data presented during a county school board meeting Thursday.
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying they rigorously analyzed data on safety and effectiveness in the shortest time possible without compromising the thoroughness of their review. The comments from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency came as the Times newspaper reported that the agency's chief executive, Dr. June Raine, planned to give a series of radio interviews so she could speak directly to people who may be concerned about getting vaccinated. The MHRA reiterated earlier statements […]
The post UK defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast appeared first on Black News Channel.
More local families are staying home for the holidays, and they’re making critical changes to keep their homes as healthy as possible. Local home repair pros are sharing proper ventilation tips so everyone inside can breathe easily! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) say proper ventilation […]
The post Locals Make Bold Changes To Create Healthy Holiday Homes appeared first on Milwaukee Community Journal.
[Premium Times] Some APC governors recently held a private meeting with the ex-president in Abuja.
There is good news for some Houstonians struggling to make ends meet during this pandemic. The Houston City Council this month approved for stimulus checks to be issued to qualifying applicants.
We hear a lot about you really don’t need much horsepower. The Encore proves that point.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was on Thursday impeached by the Nairobi County Assembly despite a court order barring MCAs from debating the motion.
KIRCHBERG, Luxembourg (CMC) - Increased urbanisation and demand-driven industrial expansion across Latin America and the Caribbean are putting pressure on natural resources including energy, food and clean water supplies.
CSA has announced the Proteas have tested negative in their latest Covid-19 tests ahead of the three-match ODI series against England.
With Guyana on track to be the second or third largest oil producer in the Western Hemisphere, US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch says the country has to advance from being a raw material so as to avoid the dreaded resource curse and she also stressed that contracts have to be honoured and that the government is accountable to all of the people.
The article Guyana has to move quickly to show it's ready for `immense' oil transition - US Ambassador appeared first on Stabroek News.
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, JULIET WILLIAMS and ROBERT JABLON Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Much of California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals. Five San Francisco Bay Area counties imposed a new stay-at-home order for their residents that will take effect Sunday. Southern California and a large swath of the central portion of the state could join this weekend. Those two regions have seen their intensive care unit capacity fall below the 15% threshold that under […]
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If you're still wondering why social distancing, quarantines and mask-wearing is so important, consider what's going on in Washington state.... View Article
The post Multiple nursing home patients died of COVID-19 linked to a wedding attended by staff appeared first on TheGrio.
By SCOTT SMITH Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's political alliance claimed a sweeping victory Monday in congressional elections boycotted by the most influential opposition politicians and widely criticized internationally as being fraudulent. The win gives Maduro control of the last major branch of government outside his grasp. It plays out in the waning days of the Trump administration, which leaves office with Maduro firmly entrenched despite its efforts to bring about his departure through diplomacy and sanctions. 'We have recovered the National Assembly with the majority vote of the Venezuelan people,' Maduro said in a […]
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