Activist Michael Reinoehl was killed by police as they attempted to arrest him near Seattle Thursday night, hours after VICE News shared a conversation with him in which he appeared to admit that he shot a right-wing protester last weekend. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v7g8vb/man-linked-to-killing-at-a-portland-protest-says-he-acted-in-self-defense
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Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted in Self-Defense
"I could have sat there and watched them kill a friend of mine of color. But I wasn't going to do that."
The German Foreign Ministry announced new travel warnings late Wednesday for high-risk regions throughout Europe. In France, existing warnings will be extended to the island Corsica, Ile-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Travelers to Switzerland are warned against visiting the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, while the censure also applies to the Czech capital of Prague and parts of Croatia.
Additionally, the blanket travel warning for around 160 non-European countries will only be extended until the end of September, after which authorities will evaluate each country individually. https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
Travelers to Switzerland are warned against visiting the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, while the censure also applies to the Czech capital of Prague and parts of Croatia.
Additionally, the blanket travel warning for around 160 non-European countries will only be extended until the end of September, after which authorities will evaluate each country individually. https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus digest: Germany announces new travel warnings for European regions
The warnings were applied to several regions within France, as well as Geneva, Prague and parts of Croatia. Meanwhile, India saw another record daily case increase with nearly 96,000 new infections. DW has the latest.
Germany - The number of coronavirus infections is rising again significantly. After lockdown measures were eased in mid-July, around 300 to 500 new cases were reported each day, but now that figure has increased to 1,300 a day, even reaching more than 2,000 on one recent occasion. https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/cold-corona-comfort-germany-braces-for-the-second-covid-19-wave-a-dffa14d7-aab3-457c-9258-570f98b80fd6
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Cold Corona Comfort: Germany Braces for the Second COVID-19 Wave
In Germany, the number of coronavirus infections is once again on the rise, but the disease is killing fewer people. Still, epidemiologists warn that the pandemic could spin out of control again this winter.
Nature provided some relief Thursday for firefighters in East County, with less severe winds than expected and cooler temperatures ahead as crews continued to make progress against the Valley fire.
The blaze has charred 17,665 acres and destroyed at least 30 homes since it ignited Saturday in the Japatul Valley southeast of Alpine.
By Thursday evening, crews had the fire 35 percent contained as favorable weather conditions returned to the region. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-09-10/firefighters-report-progress-valley-fire-now-32-percent-contained
The blaze has charred 17,665 acres and destroyed at least 30 homes since it ignited Saturday in the Japatul Valley southeast of Alpine.
By Thursday evening, crews had the fire 35 percent contained as favorable weather conditions returned to the region. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-09-10/firefighters-report-progress-valley-fire-now-32-percent-contained
San Diego Union-Tribune
Valley fire has destroyed 30 homes, charred 17,665 acres; some residents allowed to return
The fire, which ignited Saturday in Japatul Valley, is 35 percent contained as firefighters continue to make progress
The coronavirus can directly invade the brain, causing headaches, confusion and delirium in some patients, according to a study led by Yale immunologist Akiko Iwasaki.
According to the paper, the virus is able to replicate inside the brain, and its presence starves nearby cells of oxygen. The research is, however, still preliminary but offers new evidence to support what was previously an untested theory. - https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
According to the paper, the virus is able to replicate inside the brain, and its presence starves nearby cells of oxygen. The research is, however, still preliminary but offers new evidence to support what was previously an untested theory. - https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus digest: Germany announces new travel warnings for European regions
The warnings were applied to several regions within France, as well as Geneva, Prague and parts of Croatia. Meanwhile, India saw another record daily case increase with nearly 96,000 new infections. DW has the latest.
The Japanese operator of a ship that leaked oil off the Mauritius coast pledged Friday to pay at least $9.4 million (€7.9 million) to help restore areas affected by the spill.
Mauritius previously asked Japan to provide at least $34 million to help deal with the ramifications of the oil spill.
Mitsui OSK Lines said in a statement that it planned to "contribute a total fund of about one billion Japanese yen ($9.4 million) over several years to support measures" to restore the marine environment. https://p.dw.com/p/3iJUN
Mauritius previously asked Japan to provide at least $34 million to help deal with the ramifications of the oil spill.
Mitsui OSK Lines said in a statement that it planned to "contribute a total fund of about one billion Japanese yen ($9.4 million) over several years to support measures" to restore the marine environment. https://p.dw.com/p/3iJUN
Deutsche Welle
Mauritius oil spill: Japan ship operator to pay $9 million for clean-up
The Japanese ship operator of the tanker that leaked over 1,000 tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius in July has pledged $9 million toward clean-up efforts. The oil spill has damaged mangroves and coral reefs.
Hundreds of firefighters battled two large wildfires Friday that threatened to merge near the most populated part of Oregon, including the suburbs of Portland, and the governor said dozens of people are missing in other parts of the state. https://apnews.com/429f97bdf66aaa28a4dd43879a412503
AP NEWS
Dozens missing as firefighters battle two large Oregon fires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled two large wildfires Friday that threatened to merge near the most populated part of Oregon, including the suburbs of Portland, and the governor...
Mourners gathered Thursday at the wake of a newspaper reporter whose decapitated body was found a day earlier in an area of the Gulf coast state of Veracruz that has suffered months of organized crime violence. https://apnews.com/971838bdc47537193af800d7f90600f6
AP NEWS
Mourners gather to bid farewell to murdered Mexican reporter
TEZONAPA, Mexico (AP) — Mourners gathered Thursday at the wake of a newspaper reporter whose decapitated body was found a day earlier in an area of the Gulf coast state of Veracruz that has...
This new electric car has over 1,000 horsepower
Lucid Motors, led by ex-Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson, has revealed its first lineup. The Lucid Air models are luxury sedans ranging in price from $80,000 to more than $169,000. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/09/09/lucid-air-reveal-electric-vehicle-tesla-orig.cnn-business
Lucid Motors, led by ex-Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson, has revealed its first lineup. The Lucid Air models are luxury sedans ranging in price from $80,000 to more than $169,000. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/09/09/lucid-air-reveal-electric-vehicle-tesla-orig.cnn-business
CNN
This new electric car has over 1,000 horsepower - CNN Video
Lucid Motors, led by ex-Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson, has revealed its first lineup. The Lucid Air models are luxury sedans ranging in price from $80,000 to more than $169,000.
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week, and those visitors will no longer be funneled through 15 large U.S. airports. https://apnews.com/71c104b24db8c7dac67fa299ea39701f
AP NEWS
US will end current health screening of some travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week, and those visitors will no longer be funneled through 15 large U.S....
Europe can expect an increase in its daily coronavirus death rate throughout October and November as cases rise across the continent, the head of the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said on Monday.
"We expect an increase of COVID-19 cases which sadly means more cases of death," the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirmed https://p.dw.com/p/3iQvN
"We expect an increase of COVID-19 cases which sadly means more cases of death," the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirmed https://p.dw.com/p/3iQvN
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus: Europe death rate set for autumn rise, warns WHO
The virus is having a resurgence in Europe and cases are rising. This means the daily death rate on the continent will likely increase in the coming months too, said a top official from the UN health body.
Sarah Hawkins has lost everything. In just four hours, her Northern California farm was consumed by one of multiple fast-moving wildfires laying waste to three western US states. Days of dry and windy conditions are feeding blazes the likes of which even those accustomed to wildfires have not seen before. https://p.dw.com/p/3iQWH
Deutsche Welle
US wildfires: Returning home to smoldering ruins
Sarah Hawkins has lost everything. In just four hours, her Northern California farm was consumed by one of multiple fast-moving wildfires laying waste to three western US states. Days of dry and windy conditions are feeding blazes the likes of which even…
US woman faces hefty fine after 'causing coronavirus outbreak in Bavaria' - Despite showing symptoms of the coronavirus, a 26-year-old US citizen allegedly went out partying in the Alpine resort of Garmisch thus starting a wave of infections in the town. https://mastodon.online/@a1leint/104866155594408996
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Despite showing symptoms of the coronavirus, a 26-year-old US citizen allegedly went out partying in the Alpine resort of Garmisch thus starting a wave of infections in the town. https://www.thelocal.de/20200913/us-woman-faces-hefty-fine…
Despite showing symptoms of the coronavirus, a 26-year-old US citizen allegedly went out partying in the Alpine resort of Garmisch thus starting a wave of infections in the town. https://www.thelocal.de/20200913/us-woman-faces-hefty-fine…
The international reputation of the United States has declined further in the wake of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research Tuesday from the Pew Research Center.
In some of the 13 countries surveyed, favorable views of the U.S. have fallen to record lows. Pew started polling on the topic nearly two decades ago. https://apnews.com/452aa6fcfda71c3e47857752aea79395
In some of the 13 countries surveyed, favorable views of the U.S. have fallen to record lows. Pew started polling on the topic nearly two decades ago. https://apnews.com/452aa6fcfda71c3e47857752aea79395
AP NEWS
Survey: US's international reputation takes a virus hit
LONDON (AP) — The international reputation of the United States has declined further in the wake of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research Tuesday from the Pew...
The federal government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, even as polls show a strong undercurrent of skepticism rippling across the land. https://apnews.com/fecd2157ba73f72f43c600783c773089
AP NEWS
Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Openly contradicting the government's top health experts, President Donald Trump predicted on Wednesday that a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready...
Toxicologist: 'Extremely unlikely' that non-state actor attacked Navalny
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent. https://p.dw.com/p/3hySW
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent. https://p.dw.com/p/3hySW
Deutsche Welle
Toxicologist: 'Extremely unlikely' that non-state actor attacked Navalny
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent. Brent Goff spoke with the toxicologist Marc-Michael Blum about who could be responsible. In 2018, Blum led the OPCW's mission…
The World Health Organization warns of "a very serious situation unfolding" in Europe
It comes as cases exceed those seen at the peak of the pandemic in March https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-54187391
It comes as cases exceed those seen at the peak of the pandemic in March https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-54187391
BBC News
Covid: Trump contradicts his top aide on vaccine and masks - BBC News
The US president insists a vaccine will be available "immediately" - and not as late as mid-2021.
European nations from Denmark and Iceland in the north to Greece in the south announced new restrictions on Friday to curb surging coronavirus infections in some of their largest cities, and Britain was considering a new national lockdown. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe/european-cities-announce-new-restrictions-as-covid-19-cases-soar-idUSKBN2692E1
U.S.
European cities announce new restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar
European nations from Denmark in the north to Greece in the south announced new restrictions on Friday to curb surging coronavirus infections in some of their largest cities, and Britain was considering a new national lockdown.
After successfully tamping down the first surge of infection and death, Europe is now in the middle of a second coronavirus wave as it moves into winter — raising questions over what went so wrong. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/19/europe/europe-second-wave-coronavirus-intl/index.html
CNN
How it all went wrong (again) in Europe as second wave grips continent
After successfully tamping down the first surge of infection and death, Europe is now in the middle of a second coronavirus wave as it moves into winter -- raising questions over what went so wrong.
Five hundred children have been quarantined after a Covid-19 outbreak at their school in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Government officials say the mass outbreak could have dire consequences for the community, as pupils who tested positive have been in contact with their friends and families.
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Coronavirus briefing: Prof Chris Whitty says rise in cases is 'all of our problem' - BBC News
UK experts did not suggest what action to take, but said fighting the virus was a “six-month problem”.