Tuesday, July 21, 2020

World News Briefs -- July 21, 2020



Reuters: U.S. wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace, Pompeo says

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday the United States wants to build a global coalition to counter China as he accused Beijing of exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to further its own interests.

U.S. President Donald Trump identifies China as the United States’ main rival, and has accused President Xi Jinping of taking advantage over trade and not telling the truth over the novel coronavirus outbreak, which Trump calls the “China plague”.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli missile strike kills 5 fighters in Syria: monitor.

Syria's ruling Baath party wins parliamentary polls. Syria's ruling Baath party wins parliamentary polls.

Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi arrives in Iran in first trip abroad.

Iraq PM vows he 'won't allow threats' to Iran from Iraqi soil.

Iran reports record daily toll of 229 coronavirus deaths.

Turkey’s ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media.

Jordan PM hints at support for one Israeli-Palestinian state.

Israeli farmers sue the military over its Iron Dome air defense system, alleging ‘radiation exposure’ and a ‘land grab’.

A million Indians in fear as Kuwait looks to cap migrant numbers.

ASIA

Trump-Afghan deal passes key deadline, but peace elusive.

Afghan girl shot dead Taliban fighters who killed her parents, say officials.

India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says.

China vows 'consequences' for Britain over Hong Kong dispute.

France denounces 'unacceptable' treatment of Uighurs in China.

China urges US to 'correct its mistakes' after 11 companies blacklisted over alleged Uyghur abuse.

Anyone travelling to China must prove they do not have COVID-19 before boarding flights under tough new rules.

Activists slam South Korea's crackdown on propaganda against North Korea.

South Korea launches first military satellite.

Esper says US considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea.

AFRICA

Mali opposition declares ‘truce’ as regional leaders prepare for negotiations.

Ethiopia says first year of Nile mega-dam filling 'achieved'.

Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan reach 'major common understanding' on dam.

African leaders convene talks over Nile dam tensions.

Zambia asks China for debt relief.

Nigerian parliamentarians demand military bosses resign.

Tanzania presidential election to be held on October 28.

Madagascar hospitals 'overwhelmed' by coronavirus surge.

Zimbabwe introduces curfew as coronavirus infections spike.

Sudan adjourns trial against ousted president Bashir over 1989 coup.

WHO warns new Ebola outbreak in Congo faces funding gap.

EUROPE

EU reaches landmark deal on COVID-19 recovery package. EU leaders reach deal on coronavirus recovery package.

Russia meddled in Scottish vote, unclear on Brexit: UK parliament.

Ukraine police storm bus and free gunman's hostages. Ukraine hostage-taker surrenders, bus passengers unharmed.

US expands draconian sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

‘No blanket ban’ on Chinese firm Huawei, says French finance minister.

Dozens arrested in Italo-Swiss sting against 'Ndrangheta Mafia.

AMERICAS

Donald Trump orders 150 federal agents into Chicago despite city's mayor Lori Lightfoot rejecting 'unconstitutional conduct' and mounting outcry over 'secret police' tactics in Portland.

Trump excluding those in US illegally from reapportionment.

US public increasingly sceptical of Covid-19 death toll, poll finds.

US indicts Chinese hackers for targeting coronavirus data and defence secrets. US charges Chinese hackers with targeting COVID-19 research.

Coronavirus: Latin America struggles to contain the pandemic.

Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 80,000 – quadrupling in two months – as the country continues to struggle to contain the pandemic.

Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez rejects creditors’ counter-offer on debt.

Buenos Aires reopens for business.

Panama murder: Man charged in killing of seven youths.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Mawla the 'Destroyer', brutal new head of IS group.

Foreign fighters key to ISIS resurgence as thousands join new militias.

How Dead is ISIS? The Group’s Activity in 2020

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Banks, energy companies lead stocks higher on Wall Street.

Facebook’s voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion.

Elon Musk is now the world's fifth richest man with a net worth of $74 billion as Tesla's stocks continue to rally - and Jeff Bezos added a record $13 billion to his wealth in ONE day.

Apple promises to become fully carbon-neutral by 2030.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good. The day of revenge cannot come early enough

Anonymous said...

Meathead Mike's daily caloric intake is "disgraceful" to his ever-growing ass.

He might want to take a cue from bad China man and mix in some healthy veggies.