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Germany’s military missing over 60,000 rounds of ammunition
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has confirmed it is missing more than 60,000 rounds of ammunition. Another 48,000 rounds from an elite special unit with links to right-wing extremism are also unaccounted for.

Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has confirmed it is missing more than 60,000 rounds of ammunition. Another 48,000 rounds from an elite special unit with links to right-wing extremism are also unaccounted for.
Indonesia set to overtake China in COVID-19 case numbers, but many can’t afford to pay for tests

Indonesia is grappling with a coronavirus catastrophe as it records upwards of 1,000 cases per day, a situation exacerbated by the commercialisation of tests and an early reopening of the economy.
You’re a Senior. How Do You Calculate Coronavirus Risk Right Now?

Early in the pandemic, older adults were told to stay at home. With different states reopening or re-closing, weighing the risks is more complicated.
Pompeo Says Human Rights Policy Must Prioritize Property Rights and Religion
Life, dignity, freedom of speech are not so important to Pompous Pompeo…

In a speech, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it was important “for every American, and for every American diplomat,” to recognize how the founders understood “unalienable rights.”
Jamaal Bowman, Progressive Insurgent, Defeats Eliot Engel in House Primary

Mr. Bowman defeated the 16-term incumbent in a race that pitted the Democratic establishment against the party’s progressive wing.
Israel returns to partial lockdown with immediate weekend shutdown
Israel has reimposed some lockdown measures following a vigorous second surge in the number of coronavirus infections, putting in place stringent weekend shutdowns in which shops, hairdressers and attractions will be closed.
The government announced the measures in the early hours of Friday morning, following a marathon emergency cabinet session called after daily infection rates climbed to close to 2,000.

Government unveils measures after marathon emergency cabinet session as infections rise
Israel has reimposed some lockdown measures following a vigorous second surge in the number of coronavirus infections, putting in place stringent weekend shutdowns in which shops, hairdressers and attractions will be closed.
The government announced the measures in the early hours of Friday morning, following a marathon emergency cabinet session called after daily infection rates climbed to close to 2,000.
Coronavirus symptoms fall into six different groupings, study finds
Symptoms of Covid-19 appear to fall into six different groupings, researchers have revealed, in work they say could help to predict whether a patient will end up needing a ventilator or other breathing support.

Exclusive: Findings could give medics advance warning for hospital care and respiratory support
Symptoms of Covid-19 appear to fall into six different groupings, researchers have revealed, in work they say could help to predict whether a patient will end up needing a ventilator or other breathing support.
The team say the findings could give healthcare providers several days advanced warning of demand for hospital care and respiratory support.
Boris Johnson unveils plan to return England ‘to normality’ by Christmas
Boris, like others, does not have clue that there is no going back to what was normal – everything has changed – health and environment (climate).

PM sets out workplace guidelines and gives local authorities powers to close premises and cancel events
Boris Johnson has unveiled his plan for a “more significant return to normality” by Christmas, as he revealed steps to encourage people back to work in England and sweeping measures that will allow ministers to issue stay-at-home orders to tackle coronavirus outbreaks.
Acknowledging that the targeted restrictions could be “hard going” for people, the prime minister detailed a roadmap for England over the next few months that signals a shift in the government’s response to localised action to stem Covid-19.
Barr condemns Disney and Hollywood for ‘kowtowing’ to China
Made announcement while thinking about sitting in Trump’s lap for one more lap dance? Can jump through hoops while in a short leash.

Attorney general’s speech is part of continuing Trump administration offensive against Beijing
The US attorney general, William Barr, has assailed the Walt Disney Company and Hollywood studios, accusing them of “kowtowing” to the Chinese Communist party.
Barr’s allegations are part of a sustained diplomatic and public relations offensive by the Trump administration against Beijing, which the attorney general accused of engaging in “economic blitzkrieg – an aggressive, orchestrated, whole-of-government (indeed, whole-of-society) campaign to seize the commanding heights of the global economy and to surpass the United States as the world’s pre-eminent superpower”.
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