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Australian man jailed for 3 years after stomping on pregnant Muslim woman Stipe Lozina – an Australian man- has been jailed for three years for punching and stopping on a pregnant Muslim woman. Rana Elasmar, a mother of four, was sitting in a Sydney Cafe, wearing a hijab, when Lozina approached her table. At the time of the attack in November, she was 38 weeks pregnant.  After briefly speaking to her, Lozina punched Elasmar several times and stomped on her head when she fell to the ground. Elasmar’s friends and other patrons leapt from their seats to restrain him.  He…

Friday 2 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 2 October 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 34,484,468Deaths: 1,027,654Recovered: 25,674,937 Covid-19 vaccine will not end the pandemic on its own, experts warnCzech PM challenges EU leaders to face up to bloc’s shortfalls in handling coronavirus crisisItaly records its highest increase in Covid-19 cases since late AprilNearly 20,000 Covid-19 cases among Amazon workersParis could face new Covid-19 restrictions from Monday, health minister says Previous Next Headlines: What the papers…

Thursday 1 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 1 October 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 34,159,512 Deaths: 1,018,793 Recovered: 25,430,643 United Airlines to furlough more than 13,000 employees starting Thursday Japan to allow entry for all nontourist new visa applications from October UN calls for more support for ‘people’s vaccine’ plan Victoria death toll reaches 800 Spain to lockdown Covid-19 hotpot, Madrid, angering regional government Growth in…

Wednesday 30 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 30 September 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 33,844,343Deaths: 1,012,665Recovered: 25,148,403 Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parksIndia’s coronavirus infections surge to 6.23 millionGerman Chancellor warns of drastic increase in Covid-19 cases over winterUK spent £569m on 20,900 ventilators for Covid care but most remain unused Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? UK spent £569m on 20,900 ventilators for Covid care but most remain unused.German Chancellor warns…

Boris Johnson announces free college courses for adults to find work in post covid world PM Boris Johnson has announced free courses for adults without A-levels will start in April, to help retrain adults to find work in a post-Covid world.  The prime minister, announcing a transformation of the training and skills system, said higher education loans will also be made more flexible, allowing people to space out their study across their lifetimes.  The free courses will be available in England from April and will be paid for through the National Skills Fund. The courses will be available to adults…

Jon Venables denied parole after child abuse images Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger has been denied parole for possessing child abuse images.  Venables had applied for parole after being jailed for having child abuse images on his computer in 2017.  In 1993, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson – both 10-years-old – took James Bulger, 2, from a shopping centre in Bootle. The pair tortured and killed Bulger leaving his body on a train track.  Venables served eight years for the murder of James Bulger and was freed on licence, along with Thompson, and given lifelong…

Eddie Redmayne defends JK Rowling after backlash for transgender tweets Actor Eddie Redmayne who played a transgender woman in 2015 has defended Harry Potter author JK Rowling in the face of widespread criticism for her -what some say – transphobic comments and tweets.  Redmayne told the Daily Mail that Rowling was receiving alarming “vitriol” on social media and he called it “absolutely disgusting.”  Redmayne sent Rowling a personal note of support during the heavy criticism she faced for her tweets and a 3,700-word statement regarding her views on transgender people.  Redmayne stressed he has “trans friends and colleagues.” He knows…

Amnesty stops work in India due to government ‘witch hunt’ Amnesty International has stopped its Indian operations after its bank accounts were frozen in what they say is a government “witch-hunt” against rights groups.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has long been accused of harassing non-governmental organisations for highlighting rights abuses, including in Indian-administered Kashmir.  Amnesty said they found out on September 10 that its Indian bank accounts were frozen, forcing them to let go of staff and pause all campaign and research work.  “This is the latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations by the Government of…

Tuesday 29 Septmeber coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 29 September 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 33,552,483Deaths: 1,006,381Recovered: 24,881,156 One million lives lost World counts cost of Covid-19 pandemicMexico revises cases and death tollUber wins right to operate in LondonNetherlands tightens restrictions amid surge in casesCDC was pushed to play down the risks of Covid-19 in reopening schools, former Pence staffer saysPandemic to keep Asia’s growth at lowest since 1967New rapid covid test to give results in…

Paris knife attack suspect wanted to avenge Hebdo cartoon Police in France are studying a video in which the man suspected of attacking people with a meat cleaver on Friday says he will commit an act of “resistance” after the republication of cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad in a satirical magazine.  The suspect – who is from Pakistan – was arrested soon after two people were wounded in front of the old offices of the Charlie Hedbo magazine. Officials said his clothes were splattered in blood.  According to French media, the video in question was found on the suspect’s phone.…

Pakistan arrests opposition leader ahead of planned protest Pakistan’s anti-graft body arrested an opposition leader Monday over his alleged involvement in a money laundering case. A court rejected bail for him, a move coming just before planned protests next month by his party looking to force PM Imran Khan’s resignation.  Shahbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim Leauge party was arrested at court after being denied bail, said Faisal Raza Bukhari, a lawyer for the National Accountability Bureau. The anti-graft body will now question Sharif at their jail, Bujharu said. The Pakistan Muslim Leauge party criticised his arrest as being politically…

‘Struggling’ students in Scotland told they can return home after Covid-19 spike Students who are struggling at university accommodation have been told they can return home due to recent outbreaks of Covid-19.  The Education Minister said he does not expect a “mass exodus” after updated guidance was published by the Scottish government.  The guidance states students can visit parents if there is a “reasonable excuse” such as a family emergency. But with no reasonable excuse, short stays are still deemed an “offence.” The updated guidelines come after a lot of complaints from students who felt they were trapped in university…

Trump ‘paid $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017’ and paid no income tax at all in 10 of 15 years -NY Times claims  Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 according to the New York Times. The paper has obtained tax records for Trump and his companies over two decades and claims he paid no income tax in 10 of the previous 15 years.  The records reveal “chronic losses and years of tax avoidance,” it says.  The President has called the report “fake news.” “Actually I paid tax. And you’ll…

Monday 28 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 28 September 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 33,307,363 Deaths: 1,002,401 Recovered: 24,638,480 Cases growing in NYC Greece reports first Covid-19 refugee death since pandemic began US sanctions are harming Iran’s Covid-19 response India coronavirus cases pass 6 million New Covid fines of up to £10,000 come into force Gebran Bassil infected with coronavirus Previous Next Headlines: What the papers…

You’d be a fool to write off Trump: Supreme Court nomination, the Indian-American vote, pro-Trump rally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX1b7RFZA94 A GUIDE TO THE 2020 US ELECTION WHEN IS THE ELECTION? The US presidential election always falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This year’s election will be on 3 November. The US Presidential election is held every four years. US presidents can only serve two terms – so a total of 8 years. THE CANDIDATES The US is unlike most countries when it comes to the political system. The US system is dominated by only two parties, Democrats and Republicans…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers report the PM is facing a “massive” revolt for imposing Covid-19 restrictions on the public without consulting Parliament. Prince Charles has warned one million young people are in need of urgent help and the new NHS contact tracing app is branded a “shambles.”   In our special feature, we look at global coronavirus updates.  ……………………………………… Johnson faces revolt on Covid diktats as poll figures slum The Observer says the PM is facing a “massive” revolt from MPs for imposing Covid-19 restrictions on the public without consulting Parliament first. The paper says a…

Insta Talk Ep 6: Ellen DeGeneres, Skincare and makeup during the pandemic, Why we need to get more fibre into our diets & Boutique shopping in Dubai On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to CEO and Founder of Enigma Magazine Yasmine Shihata about the summer of toxic workplace allegations the Ellen DeGeneres show faced, Ellen’s fall from grace and what she can do to win back the support from her fans. We’re going under the mask with Makeup4TV founder Joanne Morgan to discuss skincare and makeup during the pandemic and how to avoid your facemasks giving you ‘maskne.’ …

Trump ‘flirting with treason’ by refusing to confirm peaceful White House exit Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren has accused President Trump of “flirting with treason” after he refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power should he lose the November presidential elections to Joe Biden. The president told a rally crowd in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday that the ballot’s outcome will determine “whether we end the pandemic.” The US coronavirus death toll has surpassed 200,000 under his leadership and he claims his DC rivals are holding up progress on a vaccine.  https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1309319771184345095 Trump claimed he was a victim of a…

Turkey issues 82 arrest warrants including one for a mayor over pro-Kurdish protests Arrest warrants were issued on Friday by Turkish authorities for 82 people, including a mayor, over pro-Kurdish protests six years ago, officials and local media said. The warrants relate to October 2014 protests in Turkey sparked by the seizure by IS jihadists of the mainly Kurdish Syrian town of Kobane.  Police are hunting for the 82 suspects in the Turkish capital and in six other provinces, the Ankara chief public prosecutor’s office said in a statement.  But the office did not specify what the offences the 82…

Kim Jong Un issues rare apology over the killing of South Korean official North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has issued a rare apology for the killing of a South Korean official, Seoul says.  Kim reportedly told his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in that the “disgraceful affair” should not have happened.  South Korea has said the 47-year-old man was found floating in the North’s waters by troops and was shot dead and his body was set alight, according to Seoul. The killing has caused outrage in the South. Its the first killing of a South Korean by North Korean forces…

BREAKING: Police officer shot dead at Croydon police station in south London. A police officer has been shot dead by a suspect being booked into custody at a south London police station today. The custody sergeant was killed and the suspect then turned the gun on themselves, according to Standard newspaper sources. The prisoner was being booked in for possession of ammunition at around 2 am, it is believed. This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly.  …………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available…

Friday 25 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 25 September 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 32,416,537Deaths: 987,743Recovered: 23,932,423 nick cage to play joe exoticnfl london 2020 games scrappednhs contact tracing app trialled in isle of wightTrump expects US deathtoll to hit 100,000 Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Covid uncertainty as industries miss out on job support.‘Stark warning to us all’: UK reports record daily number of Covid cases.France records more than 16,000 cases in…

Breonna Taylor: Protests erupt after officer charged but not over her death A police officer has been charged over the drugs raid that resulted in the fatal shooting of a black woman at her home in Kentucky, US.  Breonna Taylor, 26, a hospital worker, was shot multiple times as officers stormed her home on 13 March.  Officer Brett Hankison has been charged, but not with Ms Taylor’s death, but with “wanton endangerment” for firing into a neighbour’s apartment.  Two other officers who were involved have not been charged.  Kentucky law states someone is guilty of wanton endangerment if they commit…

Thursday 24 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 24 September News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 32,097,561Deaths: 981,968Recovered: 23,680,153 Trudeau declares second wave is underway in most of CanadaAirlines push for coronavirus tests before international flightsIsrael tightens lockdownSunak unveils emergency job scheme Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Sunak unveils emergency job scheme.Israel tightens lockdown.Belgium loosens restrictions despite cases growing.Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights.UAE reports 1,083 new Covid-19 cases, a hike from the previous…

INSTA Talk Arabi رنامج Insta Talk يلتقي بالسيد ناصر زهير ، مستشار العلاقات الدولية والاقتصاد السياسي في مركز جنيف للحديث عن اخر المستجدات المحلية والعالمية بخصوص فيروس كورونا والبريكست والاقتصاد العالمي. In English Nasser Zouhir, a senior consultant on #international relations and political economy joins us on Insta talk to talk about the latest global developments on COVID-19, Brexit and the financial dilemmas following the pandemic. https://youtu.be/zbK_YG2hRSk Insta Talk Arabic Show with Naser Zouhir مستشار العلاقات الدولية والاقتصاد السياسي في مركز جنيف Insta Talk – the show from WTX News – covering all things social – presented by @deena_fayezz_official_tv – today’s guests…