News of the World

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Japan declares state of emergency over coronavirus
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/a...oronavirus

“We are not at a stage where rapid nationwide spread is being observed, but some areas are under pressure, so we don’t have the luxury of time,” he said, adding that the rise in infections was straining the country’s health service.
“To relieve that pressure there will have to be a transformation in people’s behaviour,” he said. “Preventing an explosion in cases, saving people in serious conditions and protecting you and your loved ones depends on how we change our behaviour.”

And you just happened to notice this...

High-ranking al-Shabab leader killed in U.S. strike
https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoint...us-strike/

The airstrike located in Bush Madina, Somalia, about 135 miles west of Mogadishu killed a total of three jihadis, including Yusuf Jiis — a Shabab leader who had held several positions and helped facilitate the jihadi group’s violent attacks throughout East Africa, AFRICOM said.

First in Iran and now in Somalia... I wonder what would the jihadists do next...

With Wrestlemania, the show must go on no matter what
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52203976
Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, issued a state-wide stay-at-home order, preventing sport events from being held. Oh but since he's a Republican, let's just ignore him and let's get ready for rumble!

Brexit trade talks continuing in difficult times
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-52208127
It doesn't matter if is causing havoc everywhere nor the current Prime Minister Johnson's health issues, Brexit negotiations must go on...

Canadian Grand Prix ninth race off amid coronavirus crisis
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/52191975
Well, I've got more bad news for Canadians and their economy, there won't be any race this year so it seems...

Paris bans daytime outdoor exercise
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52202700

The Paris daytime jogging ban followed a sunny weekend marked by large groups of people running and walking in the city's parks, despite police controls that include fines for violating the lockdown.

That was the reason why they're banning outdoor exercise all of sudden!

YouTube tightens rules after David Icke 5G interview
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-52198946

The move follows a live-streamed interview with conspiracy theorist David Icke on Monday, in which he had linked the technology to the pandemic.

Obviously, Youtube will delete the video at some point.
Even so who wouldn't love to talk about conspiracies? Especially if 5G technology China is involved there.

Syria War: 'Highly probable' Syrian military hit civilian targets - UN
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52195948
Oh really? REALLY? You could only guess they did!? That's why I usually UN is a mere international joke.

North-South divide clouds key EU meeting
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52200719

Italy and Spain have accused northern nations - led by Germany and the Netherlands - of not doing enough.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has even warned that if the EU fails to come up with an ambitious plan to help member states saddled with debt by the fight against coronavirus, the bloc could "fall apart".
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Italy, Spain, France and some other EU states want to share out coronavirus-incurred debt in the form of "coronabonds" (or eurobonds) - mutualised debt that all EU nations help pay off.
...Others, mainly in northern Europe, argue that taxpayers in wealthier countries should not have to bail out countries whose politicians were fiscally irresponsible.
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Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel recommended using the ESM in this crisis, and also praised the European Central Bank (ECB) for launching €750bn in bond purchases to calm the sovereign debt markets.

It seems there's no explicit agreement so far. Will EU remain as a single zone? Or will it collapse?
I do think there's a prophecy about that...

Wisconsin defies its own lockdown to vote
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52208440
Even if and guys in suits where present, they waited for a chance to vote. They reported that its governor had tried to postpone the primary to June, but was blocked on Monday by the state Supreme Court. Biden and Sanders just don't care about their partisans!?


New York reports highest single-day virus death toll
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52205118
A Rikers jail inmate passed away and they call New York's jail system the worst in USA.  New Yorkers still need to avoid large gatherings.

Coronavirus warship row: Acting US Navy secretary resigns
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52209105
First a ship captain denounces they've got patients that contracted the Covid-19 and gets dismissed. Now the guy in charge of overseeing the Navy steps out. It's quite weird indeed.

Why Canada dairy farmers are dumping milk
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52192190
Silly, if you just noticed that there was something fishy about milk stocks, here you can find why!

Hydroxychloroquine: India agrees to release drug after Trump retaliation threat
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52196730
I guess such a threat would make almost anybody do his bidding. Except for Maduro I guess...

Why China's claims of success raise eyebrows
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52194356
What else did you expect? China loves to tell lies to the world and its own citizens.

Moroccans without masks in public risk jail terms
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52197747
Get ready to pay a fine of $126 if you wanna disobey their rules.

Israeli man charged with spying for Iran
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52209640

Shin Bet, the country's internal security service, said the man had been in discussions with Iranian intelligence to recruit Israeli Arabs to carry out attacks.
He has been charged with "infringement of the security of Israel".

Just when you thought you had seen it all, there comes another nasty surprise...

Coronavirus in Costa Rica

483 confirmed, 2 deaths, 24 recovered, ~5,000 discarded