Trump admitted downplaying coronavirus dangers in early days of pandemic, new Bob Woodward book says

It’s not the book that says – it’s a taped conversation.

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‘I saw similar scenes everywhere’ The photographer tells the story behind a remarkable snapshot from yesterday’s women’s march in Minsk — Meduza

They began to arrest women in the last couple days. Previously, they took almost only men, women had to really pick a fight [to get arrested]: as far as I know, there was an order not to touch them. But for a week and a half there has been an increase in the use of force. Yesterday they took everybody, because it was a women’s march and there were few men.

Source: ‘I saw similar scenes everywhere’ The photographer tells the story behind a remarkable snapshot from yesterday’s women’s march in Minsk — Meduza

Coronavirus-infected Israel, on brink of anarchy

The government of Israel and the project manager it appointed to deal with the spread of the coronavirus, Dr. Ronni Gamzu, are unable to come up with a publicly credible, organized response. Public trust in the government’s coronavirus-related decisions, motivations and performance has plunged to record lows. More than 65% of Israelis give Netanyahu’s handling of the country’s health and economic crisis a failing grade. Moreover, that is not all. The government has lost almost all ability to issue publicly acceptable instructions and to translate them into action. The prevailing sense is one of a free-for-all, of every man and woman for himself or herself.

Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/09/israel-henry-kissinger-benjamin-netanyahu-avigdor-liberman.html#ixzz6XZXV5WswSource: Coronavirus-infected Israel, on brink of anarchy

Half a million US kids diagnosed with Covid-19 – CNN

“These numbers are a chilling reminder of why we need to take this virus seriously,” American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Sally Goza said in a news release. “While much remains unknown about COVID-19, we do know that the spread among children reflects what is happening in the broader communities,” she added.
“A disproportionate number of cases are reported in Black and Hispanic children and in places where there is high poverty. We must work harder to address societal inequities that contribute to these disparities.”

Source: Half a million US kids diagnosed with Covid-19 – CNN

Mask after mask, Naomi Osaka extends support to ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest at US Open 2020 — Repeating Islands

A report by Adam Zagoria for Forbes. Naomi Osaka had seven masks honoring African-American victims of police violence made for this U.S. Open. She wore her fifth mask honoring George Floyd for Tuesday’s 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over American Shelby Rogers. No. 4 seed Osaka, the 2018 U.S. Open champion, will appear in one more […]

Mask after mask, Naomi Osaka extends support to ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest at US Open 2020 — Repeating Islands

Opposition politician arrest in Minsk — EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

A member of the Belarusian opposition’s Coordination Council Maria Kolesnikova #Kalesnikava has been arrested and placed in a pre-trial detention center in Minsk, to various sources report. (Image: social media). Finally, #BBC has a report on #Kalesnikava ‘s #kidnapping . #Belarus opposition co-leader + others #kidnapped The West has to wake up quickly. It looks […]

Opposition politician arrest in Minsk — EUROPE DIPLOMATIC