jerusalempost--2020-09-03--20-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested on suspicion of raping 17-year-old

According to the suspect , the young woman came to the business as a customer , and he took her @ @ @ @ @ forced her against her will into indecent acts and

According to the suspect, the young woman came to the business as a customer, and he took her to an inner room, forced her against her will into indecent acts and
raped her.
A 20-year-old man from Tel Aviv was arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault of a 17-year-old minor.Police are expected to request an extension of his detention today.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Climate activists glue themselves to street outside British parliament

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LONDON - Climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group glued themselves to street entrances at the British parliament on Thursday, a Reuters reporter at the scene said.The activists said the government had done little to reach its own "inadequate targets" so they had to take action to ensure politicians took what they cast as the environmental emergency seriously.Police made some arrests.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Belarusian leader Lukashenko replaces heads of KGB and security council

MOSCOW - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has appointed new heads of the KGB security service, the security council and the state control committee amid protests and strikes over a disputed election, the official Belta news agency reported on Thursday.Lukashenko said he won an Aug. 9 presidential election by a landslide, but protesters say it was marred by massive vote-rigging allegations and have taken to the streets for more than three weeks demanding he step down.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Israel passes 975 dead due to coronavirus

A total of 3,150 people tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, according to the Health Ministry, out of a total of 34,324 people tested.In addition, four people died since midnight on Wednesday night, raising the number of people who died due to the coronavirus to 976.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Indonesia reports new record in daily coronavirus infections

JAKARTA - Indonesia on Thursday reported 3,622 new coronavirus infections, a record high in daily cases, and 134 new deaths, data from the country's COVID-19 task force showed. The number of new daily deaths reported was the highest since July 22. That brought the latest COVID-19 tally in Southeast Asia's biggest country to 184,268 infections and 7,750 deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Court releases Rabbi Netanel Shrikki and assistant under house arrest

Following the arrest of Rabbi Shrikki under suspicion of committing sexual offenses and his assistant Ariel Moshe under suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ court released the suspects under restrictive conditions .

Following the arrest of Rabbi Shrikki under suspicion of committing sexual offenses and his assistant Ariel Moshe under suspicion of disrupting an investigation, the court released the suspects under restrictive conditions.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Hamas wants to reach a prisoner exchange deal soon - report

The Hamas terrorist organization fears loss of control due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Gaza Strip , and signals @ @ @ @ @ opportunity with Israel soon , according to Israel Hayom .
Hamas ' biggest concern is @ @ @ @ @ morbidity due to a severe shortage of basic medical equipment and medical staff , coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ respirators.A senior official involved in the recent indirect talks between Israel and Hamas mediated by @ @ @ @ @ the Qatari ambassador for Gaza , Muhammad al-Amadi , told Israel Hayom that `` now @ @ @ @ @ a deal . ''
He added that Hamas leader in Gaza , Yahya Sinwar , @ @ @ @ @ of the corona outbreak and loss of control in the Gaza Strip could have the @ @ @ @ @ as consequence , as the responsibility will be placed on them .

The Hamas terrorist organization fears loss of control due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Gaza Strip, and signals the opening of a deal opportunity with Israel soon, according to Israel Hayom.
Hamas' biggest concern is a loss of control on morbidity due to a severe shortage of basic medical equipment and medical staff, coronavirus laboratories and tests, and respirators.
A senior official involved in the recent indirect talks between Israel and Hamas mediated by an Egyptian security delegation and the Qatari ambassador for Gaza, Muhammad al-Amadi, told Israel Hayom that "now is the best time for a deal."
He added that Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is aware that the consequences of the corona outbreak and loss of control in the Gaza Strip could have the fall of the Hamas organization as consequence, as the responsibility will be placed on them.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Czechs report highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since pandemic start

PRAGUE - The Czech Republic's daily number of new coronavirus cases rose to 650, the highest since the pandemic reached the country in March, Health Ministry data showed on Thursday.With that number, the overall count of cases rose to 25,773 in the country of 10.7 million.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Afghanistan to move to Qatar seven prisoners sought by Taliban -sources

KABUL - Afghanistan will transfer to Qatar seven prisoners whose release has been demanded by the Taliban ahead of peace talks set to start this week, officials of both warring sides, as well as Western diplomats, said on Thursday.An Afghan official said the captives would be freed soon, although the government had not wanted to release them on the grounds that they were guilty of killing foreign soldiers."They will be shifted to Doha," he said, adding that top Afghan officials were set to travel to the capital of the Gulf state this week for the talks.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--India reports record daily jump of 83,883 coronavirus infections

MUMBAI - India reported another record daily jump of 83,883 coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking its tally to 3.85 million, just 100,000 behind Brazil, the world's second most affected nation, health ministry data showed.Asia's worst-hit country has been posting the world's largest daily caseload every day for almost a month, although deaths remain relatively low.The ministry said 1,043 people died from COVID-19, taking the toll to 67,376.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Hamas leader meets with Islamic Jihad secretary general in Beirut

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya met with the Islamic Jihad Secretary General Ziad al-Nahala in Beirut , according to Ynet .
@ @ @ @ @ of cooperation and coordination between the organizations , especially with regard to opposition to Israel @ @ @ @ @ Century , the normalization of relations and the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip , @ @ @ @ @ The two discussed the development of cooperation and coordination between the organizations , especially with @ @ @ @ @ , the Deal of the Century , the normalization of relations and the blockade imposed @ @ @ @ @ according to the report .
The two are in Lebanon ahead of a meeting of @ @ @ @ @ held simultaneously in Ramallah and Beirut .

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya met with the Islamic Jihad Secretary General Ziad al-Nahala in Beirut, according to Ynet.
The two discussed the development of cooperation and coordination between the organizations, especially with regard to opposition to Israel, the Deal of the Century, the normalization of relations and the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, according to the report. The two discussed the development of cooperation and coordination between the organizations, especially with regard to opposition to Israel, the Deal of the Century, the normalization of relations and the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, according to the report.
The two are in Lebanon ahead of a meeting of all Palestinian factions to be held simultaneously in Ramallah and Beirut.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Tropical storm 'Nana' upgraded to hurricane as it sweeps towards Belize

MEXICO CITY - Tropical storm Nana has strengthened into a hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday, warning it will bring dangerous storm surges when it makes landfall overnight before it weakens.The hurricane is also expected to lash parts of Guatemala and Mexico with tropical storm conditions after making landfall in Belize. Some Honduran islands may also be impacted.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Labor court decides: Clalit lab workers not allowed to strike

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has decided early Friday that lab workers from Clalit Health Services will not be allowed to strike, but that lab workers from other health services will be able to continue their strike, according to Walla News.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Trump calls on Iran to not execute wrestling star Navid Afkarai

US President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Iran not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkarai, citing a Fox News report that Afkarai had been sentenced to death for participating in anti-government demonstrations in 2018."To the leaders of Iran, I would greatly appreciate if you would spare this young man’s life, and not execute him. Thank you!" Trump said in a tweet that included a link to the Fox News report.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--2,119 infected with coronavirus since noon

The health ministry reported that 2,119 people have tested positive for coronavirus since noon, according to Ynet news. Nine patients have died and 29,816 tests were done.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Actor Robert Pattinson positive for COVID-19, pausing 'Batman' production

Actor Robert Pattinson has tested positive for COVID-19, causing production in Britain on the set of his film The Batman to pause, Vanity Fair and the Hollywood Reporter reported on Thursday.Warner Bros., the Hollywood studio behind the movie, said in a statement that "a member of The Batman production" had tested positive for the coronavirus, but did not give a name. "Filming is temporarily paused," the Warner Bros. statement added.Vanity Fair and the Hollywood Reporter cited unnamed sources as saying the person who tested positive was Pattinson, the film's star.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--France again registers over 7,000 new COVID-19 infections

France registered more than 7,000 new coronavirus infections over 24 hours for the second time in two days, the health ministry said on Thursday, just shy of a 7,578 record set on March 31, while hospitalisations for the virus also rose again.The health ministry reported that the cumulative total of confirmed cases rose to 300,181, up by 7,157. It had reported an increase of 7,017 cases on Wednesday.The number of people in intensive care with the disease also rose again for the fifth consecutive day, up by 18 to 464.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Gantz instructs IDF to prepare to help fight coronavirus in 'red' cities

Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz instructed the IDF to prepare hundreds of soldiers, and thousands of reserve soldiers, to assist police officers in handling the 30 red cities recently deemed by the coronavirus cabinet to be placed under lockdown starting Monday.Police efforts include barring people from entering and exiting the specified cities, with the exception of essential workers.In addition, a total of 7,000 reserves will also be called up to help police efforts for two months. In total 3,000 will be called up to help with red cities, another 3,000 for activities at the coronavirus headquarters and another 1,000 to help with ongoing operations of the Homefront Command.Ganz also instructed the Homefront Command to strengthen operations in these cities, including focusing an effort on epidemiological investigations, testing, assistance with food parcels and increasing activity in the KKL-JNF in cooperation with local authorities.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--One-third of Big Ten COVID cases have myocarditis - Penn State doc

In an alarming report, Penn State's director of athletic medicine says about one-third of the Big Ten athletes who have tested positive for COVID-19 also show signs of myocarditis.Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli presented his findings from cardiac MRI scans earlier this week during a meeting with school board officials in State College, Pa. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle that can be fatal if left unchecked."When we looked at our COVID-positive athletes, whether they were symptomatic or not, 30 to roughly 35 percent of their heart muscles (are) inflamed," Sebastianelli said, according to a story published Thursday by the Centre Daily Times. "And we really just don't know what to do with it right now. It's still very early in the infection. Some of that has led to the Pac-12 and the Big Ten's decision to sort of put a hiatus on what's happening."The Big Ten announced its decision to postpone football and other fall sports on Aug. 11.Neither Penn State nor the Big Ten responded to the newspaper's requests for comment."I have had no direct conversation with (Penn State) President (Eric) Barron on this topic," Sebastianelli told the Centre Daily Times in an email, "but needless to say we all have concerns for the health and safety of every PSU student-athlete, as well as those at every level of competition; this is a public health issue."


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Netanyahu convenes a meeting to examine steps for fortifying the economy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened on Thursday evening a discussion to examine further steps to accelerate and strengthen the country's economy.The meeting included Finance Minister Israel Katz and other officials in the Finance Ministry."Along with steps relating to public health and to saving lives we also need to speak about fortifying our economy. Although we've seen a surprising rise in overall income during August, we know that we still face great challenges. We are constantly talking about implementing more steps that will provide more solutions to Israel's citizens and businesses. We're not giving up," Netanyahu said at the beginning of the meeting.Katz added that "the main mission facing the prime minister and the government is divided into two: Firstly- to lower morbidity rates and secondly, to keep the economy alive ... We're sitting here now in order to analyze the situation in the market and to decide on further steps."


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Edelstein: Can't promise that there won't be a nationwide lockdown

With the coronavirus infection rate spiking to unprecedented numbers, the government decided on Thursday to lock down 30 “red” cities and neighborhoods across the country, just short of a nationwide closure.In these red zones, the coronavirus cabinet ruled, movement will be restricted to 500 meters from home; schools will be closed except for special education and preschools; entry and exit will be banned except for essential workers; and most businesses and retail shops will be closed except for essential services.The plan is expected to go into effect on Monday.The list of red cities was released late Thursday night. Although some form of closure will apply to all red cities, the exact restrictions will vary based on each city’s infection level and other factors, and that will be revealed on Sunday.Among the red cities are: Kuseifa, Kafr Bara, Kiryat Ye’arim, Betar Illit, Bnei Brak, Jaljulya, Deir el-Asad, Hevel Modi’in, Hura, Hazor Haglilit, Kafr Kassem, Modi’in Illit, Meitar and Ma’aleh Iron.The decision came against the backdrop of a continuously increasing level of infection. Some 3,141 people were diagnosed with the virus on Wednesday, the Health Ministry reported Thursday. This is the largest daily increase in cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Israel. In addition, some 1,556 were diagnosed between midnight and press time Thursday night.Health Minister Yuli Edelstein told The Jerusalem Post that he was not certain the plan will work and that a general lockdown might still need to be placed on the entire country. In a separate interview with Israeli media he also said that limitations might have to be placed on protests to contain the virus.Coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu issued an emotional appeal to Israelis on Thursday, urging the public to “stop the insanity” and warning that “the morbidity has risen to another level. It’s very disturbing.”He said that by ranking localities by their level of infection, the country will be able to direct its intervention to the places that need it most.Gamzu called out the Arab and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) sectors, in which he said the infection rate is spiking. Specifically, he said that there is a strong rise in the level of new patients in haredi areas because of the start of their school year two weeks ago.“Sometimes I see there is a lack of internalization that a wedding is a contagious event that infects families, a locality and then moves from locality to locality and morbidity grows,” he said.According to Gamzu, about 28% of infection is in Arab society and 22% is among ultra-Orthodox. He revealed on Wednesday that 80% of new infections are in haredi cities.Gamzu stressed that being a red city is not an embarrassment, it just means that it is a place that needs intervention and assistance.In his discussion with the Post, Edelstein said that some of the municipalities will readily accept the decision, as they know they are struggling to contain the virus and want help. Others, he said, will likely push back. In all cases, Israel Police and the Home Front Command will be involved to ensure compliance.NINE PEOPLE died on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 985. Some 417 patients were in serious condition, including 118 who were intubated.“For an entire month, we had a high – even very high – but stable level of morbidity,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said following the cabinet meeting. “In recent days there has been an increase – and a very dramatic increase yesterday.“We decided to make an immediate effort to block this increase in morbidity,” he continued. “We made a decision to enact lockdowns on the red cities from which infection is spreading, both within the cities themselves and to the rest of the population of Israel. I request the cooperation of every Israeli citizen in order to block this morbidity. It is important for the health of each and every one of you.”At the same time, Gamzu, will work together with the ministries of Health, Defense, Internal Security and the Interior as well as the National Security Council to formulate a plan in the event that the country requires additional national restrictions or other restraints.Not all the ministers were supportive of the plan, however. Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said that he believes the entire concept of the traffic light program needs to be changed and that the country should shut down now.“You cannot live alongside the coronavirus before locking down for 10-12 days,” Steinitz said. “The traffic light plan is excellent, but after a closure.”Interior Minister Arye Deri expressed similar sentiments: “What is the logic to putting a band-aid on and not solving the problem? Let’s lock down and that’s it.”IN RESPONSE to the cabinet’s decision, Housing and Construction Minister Ya’acov Litzman said he had “firmly opposed” the imposition of closures on red zones, saying it was part of a plan by “some elements” to impose a lockdown over Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, “something we will not allow in any way.”The head of the United Torah Judaism Party claimed that lockdowns which are “not focused on specific neighborhoods do not help bring down infections,” saying that they were rather “disproportionate, collective punishment.”Earlier at the meeting, Litzman accused Gamzu of rolling out the plan in order to ensure closure over the High Holy Days. “You knew we would be opposed to it, so you started already this week,” the minister charged.He also told Gamzu that he did not want him involved in making decisions about whether thousands of hassidim could travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, a point that became irrelevant late Thursday after the Ukrainian government formally decided that it would not open its borders to visitors on the holiday.The chairman of the Likud faction in the Bnei Brak municipality, Yaakov Wider, also responded to the decision with harsh words, calling Gamzu “detached from reality.” He said that putting a closure on Bnei Brak would cause a “huge medical and economic disaster for no reason.”“The previous closure imposed by Minister Litzman on Bnei Brak in the first wave did not stop the disease – on the contrary, it allowed the virus to spread without interference in a huge and crowded city where about a quarter of a million citizens live,” Wider said.He called on Gamzu to relinquish his powers.In response to the expected closures on Arab cities, Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh said that the number of Arab patients is too high and that the community is doing “everything we can to reduce the number.“But that’s not why we are racing toward a general closure,” he tweeted, blaming the government for failing to control the crisis.“No weddings or demonstrations in Jerusalem,” he continued. “We enter the lockdown because of them [the ministers]. We will get out of it thanks to the responsibility that everyone will show toward their families and the public.”GAMZU’S TRAFFIC light program had already been approved earlier this week by the cabinet. It divides the city into four colors – red, orange, yellow and green – each with their own set of rules and regulations.Edelstein told the Post that the program is not meant to reduce infection, rather just to manage it from increasing.“It does not fight coronavirus,” he said.Each local authority will receive clear instructions regarding how their jurisdiction is to operate based on its level of morbidity.In green cities, for example, it will be possible to hold prayers and cultural events without food in an outdoor setting with up to 250 people, divided into capsules of 20. And with approval, that number could be increased to as many as 500 people or more.The red cities will be managed by the Israel Police with the help of the Home Front Command.Acting Chief of Police Motti Cohen said Thursday that he will ensure all his forces are in place to help enforce Gamzu’s plan.“Police supervision and enforcement will focus primarily on crowded places, with an emphasis on enclosed spaces,” Cohen said. “We will not hesitate to close businesses that have broken the regulations and we will continue to impose fines against violators of the law that endanger public health.”On Thursday, the police reported handing out more than 1,000 tickets to people who were not wearing masks and to almost as many who broke quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Rescuer: Signs of life detected under rubble a month after Beirut blast

Lebanese rescue workers searching through rubble in a residential area after a huge Beirut port explosion on Aug. 4 have detected signs of life under the masonry, a rescue worker said on Thursday."These (signs of breathing and pulse) along with the temperature sensor means there is a possibility of life," rescue worker Eddy Bitar told reporters.He was speaking after the state news agency reported that a team with a rescue dog had detected movement under a collapsed building in the Gemmayze area of Beirut, one of the worst hit by the blast.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Hayut: Defamation and delegitimizing discourse have reached our courts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be able to remain in office even when his corruption trial starts in January, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said Thursday.The main condition for Netanyahu to continue as prime minister, despite the distraction of a trial with three hearings per week, would be that he refrain from interfering with law-enforcement appointments and actions, he said at the Israel Bar Association conference in Herzliya.Mandelblit’s statement may cause dismay among Netanyahu’s opponents, some of whom had hoped that the attorney-general would seek to disqualify him in January on the grounds that the trial would distract him from being able to continue his duties competently.Besides the Netanyahu trial and the rule of law, the attorney-general noted two other crises facing the country: coronavirus and the strain between the different branches of government.Even as the law has been changed to permit Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) surveillance of corona-infected citizens and limit the rights of some businesses to open and the movements of some citizens (including lockdowns), his legal staff has performed oversight and tried to balance citizens’ competing rights with national efforts to combat the coronavirus, Mandelblit said.The executive branch cannot exercise powers beyond its limits even during an emergency, he said.Effective Knesset oversight of the executive branch must continue and cannot be viewed as a grudging annoyance, akin to just checking a box, Mandelblit warned.Likewise, court decisions obligate everyone and are necessary brakes to unlimited abuses of power, he said.Mandelblit explicitly backed Finance Ministry legal adviser Esi Messing, who is being attacked by Finance Minister Israel Katz.Supreme Court President Esther Hayut also strongly defended the independence of the judicial branch from attacks by the political class.Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn (Blue and White) said attacks on the court system and the state prosecution could destroy Israel’s democracy.Israel’s courts are statistically less activist than courts in many other democratic countries, he said, adding that he would not allow the legal establishment to be harmed.Israel Bar Association president Avi Himi said any “public servant who attacks the courts or the attorney-general” with impure motives and nonprofessional language “is not fit to serve.”Earlier at the conference, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin said it made no sense that the High Court of Justice “cannot justify destroying the houses of terrorists, but at the same time can [justify] destroying the houses” of Jewish settlers in the West Bank.The situation is “intolerable,” he said, adding that “for our High Court, what determines decisions [is] who is asking for their rights to be protected,” explicitly accusing the court of siding with leftist causes and turning its back on defending the rights of right-wing causes.Levin was referring to two recent decisions by the High Court.In July, the High Court vetoed the demolition of the home of Palestinian Nizmi Abu Bakar, who has been indicted for killing soldier Amit Ben-Yigal by dropping a large slab on his head from a roof.In August, the court ordered the demolition of the unauthorized Jewish West Bank Mitzpe Kramim outpost, which was built on private Palestinian property.The court did give the residents 36 months to evacuate, and Netanyahu has said that he would try to find some creative solution to help them remain where they are or nearby.Pressed to address highly hyperbolic language against the High Court, Levin for a moment agreed that critical language should remain professional. But he quickly pivoted, saying that the root of the problem was the court injecting itself into politics.Many major High Court decisions are made using the judicial doctrines of “reasonability” and “proportionality,” two concepts it can and does easily abuse based on its left-wing political worldview, he said.In the current coalition, due to the alliance with the centrist Blue and White Party, Levin said he would not have the votes to push through a new law to give the Knesset the ability to override High Court vetoes of Knesset laws.Levin said he has changed the way the position of Knesset speaker operates, diving further into political issues than his predecessors.He can legally fulfill his obligation as speaker to remain neutral, while still fighting for Likud Party causes at the expense of other parties, as long as he also protects the opposition’s right to have a voice, Levin said.He made sure the opposition would lead the Knesset State Control Committee, which indicates he has fulfilled this duty, he said.Appointments of key law-enforcement officers are completely frozen for the time being as Likud and Blue and White work on bridging their differences over the country’s budget, he added.Levin is known as one of the High Court’s most harsh critics. Others seek more cosmetic reforms to balance the court’s powers, while he seeks a massive restructuring of the separation of powers.Critics of Levin say he ignores that Israel has no constitution, something the Knesset should solve, which forces the High Court of Justice to rule on quasi-constitutional issues.Hayut criticized Levin’s call to change the way that High Court justices are appointed. The mix of judicial, Israel Bar Association and political officials is designed to guarantee that appointments are not politicized, she said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Health Ministry reports 3,141 new confirmed coronavirus patients


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 26.13 million, death toll at 863,557

More than 26.13 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 863,557 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Police complete investigation of Rabbi Shai Ohayon's murder

The police announced on Thursday that it had completed its investigation into the stabbing attack of Rabbi Shai Ohayon from Petah Tikva.Ohayon was stabbed at the Segula Junction in Petah Tikva on August 26. Police forces that were called to the scene located and arrested a 46-year-old suspect, a resident of the West Bank, who had a bloody knife in his possession, several minutes after Ohayon was found.Ohayon was evacuated to the nearby Rabin Medical Center in severe condition. He was pronounced dead shortly after.The suspect was interrogated by a joint investigating team composed of police and Shin Bet investigators, and on Thursday, police announced that the investigation was completed and that they had collected enough evidence to indite him on murder charges.The suspect's arrest was extended by five days, until September 7.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Jerusalem experiences the hottest September day in 118 years

An extreme heat wave was measured throughout Israel on Thursday, breaking extreme records, according to Israeli media.Jerusalem registered 41.4 degrees Celsius (106.52 degrees Fahrenheit), the hottest day during the month of September registered in 118 years, according to N12. The previous record for hottest day registered in Israel's capital during September was registered in 1902, which was also 41.4 degrees Celsius.The extreme heatwave is expected to continue until Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Knesset to vote on extending Shin Bet surveillance on Sunday

The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will vote on Sunday on extending Shin Bet surveillance, as part of efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus, according to Walla! News.The committee will convene on Sunday in order to vote on whether the Shin Bet will be allowed to continue applying surveillance measures on coronavirus patients in order to combat the spread of the virus, as well as using civil surveillance software in order to track confirmed patients.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Netanyahu: Decision made regarding lockdown on red cities


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--TLV municipality considering closing Ayalon Highway during Yom Kippur

The Tel Aviv municipality is considering closing the Ayalon Highway during Yom Kippur, according to a report by Walla! News.The municipality is looking for a solution that will limit the entry of vehicles into the city and is examining the options of closing off main entry routes into the city, including the Ayalon Highway and Namir Road.The initiative is a result of the tragic deaths of two children from car accidents during Yom Kippur last year, one of them taking place on Namir Road.Currently, the law doesn't prevent people from driving during Yom Kippur, which poses a threat, considering the fact that Yom Kippur as characterized by people roaming the streets and children riding bicycles on the usually empty streets.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Body found near Petah Tikva, police checking if it is a missing person

A decaying body was found on Thursday afternoon close to the Segula Junction, near Petah Tikva, according to The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv.Police are looking into the possibility of the body belonging to Rona Hilo, the 52-year-old from Petah Tikva who was reported missing last Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Several sections and streams of the Jordan River found to be contaminated

The Health Ministry announced on Thursday that several streams and sections of the Jordan River were found to be contaminated.The source of the contamination is unknown at this point, and the Health Ministry has advised the public not to enter the contaminated areas that may pose a danger.The following sections and streams were found to be temporarily dangerous:The Hasbani River (area of the Maayan Baruch bridge), Nachal Gilabon (Devora waterfall), Majarasa, Yehudiya, Meshushim River, Tzalmon, Hachamisha bridge, Huri bridge and the Ateret Fortress.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Coronavirus cabinet presents additions to list of 'red cities'

The coronavirus cabinet presented the newest additions to the list of "red cities," N12 reported.Included in the list are Bnei Brak, Tirah, Beit Shemesh, Kfar Qasim, Umm al-Fahm, El'ad, Beitar Illit, Laqiya, Daliyat al-Karmel, Ma'ale Iron and Tibeh.


jerusalempost--2020-09-03--Five new Palestinians deaths from coronavirus, 596 new cases confirmed

Five Palestinians have died of coronavirus in the last 24 hours and 596 new cases were recorded both in the West Bank and in Gaza on Thursday, according to WAFA, the Palestinian News Agency, which cited the Palestinian Health Ministry.Of the new cases, 224 cases were recorded in the Hebron district, the current epicenter of the disease outbreak in the West Bank. Meanwhile, 98 were in the Gaza Strip and 61 from the Ramallah and Al-Bireh district.The Health Minister said 33 patients are currently in intensive care units and five of them are on respirators.In addition, 612 patients have recovered, 216 from east Jerusalem, 157 from the Ramallah district, and 119 in the Hebron district.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Iran's coronavirus death toll rises above 22,000

Sima Sadat Lari said that 2,026 new cases were identified in the last 24 hours in Iran , one of @ @ @ @ @ Middle East .

Sima Sadat Lari said that 2,026 new cases were identified in the last 24 hours in Iran, one of the worst-hit countries in the Middle East.
Iran's death toll from the novel coronavirus rose by 118 to 22,044 health ministry spokeswoman told state TV on Friday, with the total number of identified cases spiking to 382,772


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Government to convene on Tuesday

Government to convene on Tuesday

The cabinet will convene for a meeting this coming Tuesday for the first time in a month the Prime Minister's Office announced on Friday.The agenda of the meeting will be "approval of a detailed action plan" to deal with the state economy.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Kremlin says it wants dialog with Germany over Navalny case

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wanted to find out through dialog with @ @ @ @ @ Navalny to fall ill .
He said Russian specialists were looking into the case .

Germany, where Navalny is in hospital, has said he was poisoned with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent and wants the perpetrators held to account. Russia has until now not opened a criminal investigation and said there is no evidence yet of a crime.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wanted to find out through dialog with Germany what exact substance caused Navalny to fall ill. He said Russian specialists were looking into the case.
The Kremlin said on Friday that it wanted dialog with Germany over the case of opposition politician Alexei Navalny and that Russian doctors who treated him initially were much more transparent that the German doctors treating him now.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Coronavirus in Israel: 2,766 new cases announced on Friday

An additional 2,766 coronavirus cases were announced by the Health Ministry on Friday morning, taking the total active number in Israel to 25,277.Of those, 416 are in serious condition and 123 are on ventilators.The death toll stands at 991 people.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Coronavirus: 30 soldiers test positive at IDF's Officers School

Some 30 soldiers of the IDF’s Officers School, known as Bahad 1, have tested positive for coronavirus.Dozens of soldiers were sent into quarantine after two soldiers initially tested positive for the virus. Since then, another 28 have tested positive so far. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that epidemiological investigations are being conducted.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Mexico records 6,196 new coronavirus cases, 522 more deaths

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's health ministry on Friday reported 6,196 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 522 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 623,090 cases and 66,851 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Former Cook Islands leader dies of COVID-19 in New Zealand

MELBOURNE - A former prime minister of the Cook Islands, Joseph Williams, has died of COVID-19 in Auckland, New Zealand's health ministry said on Saturday, taking the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the country to 24.Williams, who was in his 80s, was a well known doctor as well as a politician and author, living in New Zealand. He was briefly prime minister of the Cook Islands in 1999 after having served as the South Pacific nation's minister of health and education."Dr Williams was seen as a leading figure in the Cook Islands medical community and he will be sadly missed," New Zealand's director-general of health, Ashley Bloomfield, said in a statement.New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, has been under restrictions to fight the spread of the coronavirus since an outbreak last month. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday extended the 2.5 alert level until at least mid-September after the country reported the COVID-19 death of a man in his 50s."Today's sad news again reinforces the importance of our shared vigilance against COVID-19, the very serious consequences the virus can carry with it," Bloomfield said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Trump says US has to look into suspected poisoning of Putin critic Navalny

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States must look "very seriously" into the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.Trump told reporters Washington did not have any proof yet that Navalny had been poisoned, but did not have any reason to doubt the German government's finding he was poisoned by a nerve agent.The United States had previously conveyed its "grave concern" to Russia after the German finding.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Brazil reports 50,163 coronavirus cases, 888 deaths

BRASILIA - Brazil recorded 50,163 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, as well as 888 deaths from the disease, the Health Ministry said on Friday.Brazil has registered nearly 4.1 million cases of the virus since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 125,502, according to ministry data.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Saudi-Led coalition shoots down explosive drone over Yemen

The Saudi-Led coalition fighting in Yemen intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone over Yemeni airspace launched by Houthis towards the kingdom, the state news agency said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Russia scrambles jets to escort US bombers over Black Sea

Russia scrambled eight fighter jets to intercept three US B-52 strategic bombers flying over the Black Sea, Russian news agencies cited the Defence Ministry as saying on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Costa Rica-Panama border region

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Friday struck the border region between Panama and Costa Rica , the U.S. Geological Survey @ @ @ @ @ The quake had a depth of 8km , it added .
There were no immediate @ @ @ @

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Friday struck the border region between Panama and Costa Rica, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake had a depth of 8km, it added.
There were no immediate reports of damages.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Libya's oil corporation says military fired live rounds in Ras Lanuf port

Libya 's national oil corporation said in a statement on Friday that military personnel fired live rounds and heavy weapons @ @ @ @ @ Friday , adding the presence of mercenaries is a true threat to its workers and @ @ @ @ @ NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla said there were no casualties but this type of unacceptable behavior @ @ @ @ @ and environmental disaster , calling on Libyan sides and the international community to support immediate @ @ @ @ @ in Libya .

Libya's national oil corporation said in a statement on Friday that military personnel fired live rounds and heavy weapons in Ras Lanuf port on Friday, adding the presence of mercenaries is a true threat to its workers and facilities all over Libya.
NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla said there were no casualties but this type of unacceptable behavior could have led to human and environmental disaster, calling on Libyan sides and the international community to support immediate demilitarisation of all petroleum facilities in Libya.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--France reports 8,975 new daily COVID-19 infections, setting a record high

French health authorities reported 8,975 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday , setting an all-time high of daily additional infections @ @ @ @ @ spread in the country at the end of the winter .
The number of people @ @ @ @ @ while still well below its April 14 peak of 32,292 , has gone up for @ @ @ @ @ at 4,671 .
The number of people in France who have died from COVID-19 infections @ @ @ @ @ cumulative number of cases now totals 309,156 .

French health authorities reported 8,975 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, setting an all-time high of daily additional infections since the disease started to spread in the country at the end of the winter.
The number of people hospitalised for the disease, while still well below its April 14 peak of 32,292, has gone up for the sixth day running, at 4,671.
The number of people in France who have died from COVID-19 infections stood at 30,686 and the cumulative number of cases now totals 309,156.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Russia records more than 10,000 deaths linked to coronavirus in July

Russia registered 10,079 deaths linked to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 , data from the state statistics service Rosstat @ @ @ @ @ virus had been the main cause of death in 4,863 of these cases , Rosstat @ @ @ @ @ total of 181,500 deaths that month , up from the 151,554 it had recorded in @ @ @ @ @ to the data .
The country has overall recorded 1,015,105 cases of the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ the world .

Russia registered 10,079 deaths linked to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, data from the state statistics service Rosstat showed on Friday.
The virus had been the main cause of death in 4,863 of these cases, Rosstat said.
Russia recorded a total of 181,500 deaths that month, up from the 151,554 it had recorded in July last year, according to the data.
The country has overall recorded 1,015,105 cases of the coronavirus, the fourth largest caseload in the world.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--COVID vaccine must be proven safe before mass rollout -WHO chief scientist

The World Health Organisation 's chief scientist said on Friday that no vaccine for the new coronavirus should be approved @ @ @ @ @ it had undergone sufficient scrutiny and proved its safety and efficacy .
`` No vaccine @ @ @ @ @ until regulators are confident , governments are confident , and the WHO is confident it @ @ @ @ @ of safety '' WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a news briefing in Geneva @

The World Health Organisation's chief scientist said on Friday that no vaccine for the new coronavirus should be approved for a worldwide rollout until it had undergone sufficient scrutiny and proved its safety and efficacy.
"No vaccine is going to be mass-deployed until regulators are confident, governments are confident, and the WHO is confident it has met the minimum standard of safety" WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a news briefing in Geneva.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--IDF: 500 soldiers to assist police in enforcing coronavirus restrictions

IDF troops will once again help Israel Police enforce lockdown regulations in the 30 “red” cities and neighborhoods which have seen a significant spike in coronavirus cases.Following a request from the Police and the Public Security Ministry, 500 troops will be assigned to the police starting on Monday, the head of the IDF ’s Home Front Command Maj.-Gen. Uri Gordin said on Friday.Similar to the first wave, troops will not be armed and will help police enforce the lockdown by providing an increase in manpower.The decision was one of many that were made to support the red cities around the country, including increasing the number of coronavirus tests and epidemiological investigations in them, as well as information campaigns for citizens and support for the elderly and at-risk populations.According to Gordin, there are currently 300 soldiers who qualified last week to carry out the epidemiological investigations. Up to 400 more students in the Health Ministry began doing investigations this past week, along with another 1,000-1,300 individuals who have been carrying out the epidemiological investigations until now.“The total will reach around 2,000; that is the goal,” Gordin said, adding that “this is enough manpower to be effective in the desired locations.”The military will also increase the quarantine capacity in coronavirus hotels and will provide all those who self-quarantine with all their needs, such as food and medicine.There are some 2,000-2,500 reservists currently mobilized for the Home Front Command – and starting this week another 500 will join, including doctors.“We’ve had a significant second wave – I’m talking about since early July,” Gordin said. “Then basically from mid-July until last week, there was a decrease in morbidity for five weeks.” Similar to the nationwide trend, there was an upward trend in the number of IDF cases this week.According to the Home Front Command head, the country is “trying to avoid a total lockdown as much as possible during the holidays, but it requires cooperation from citizens,” including the heads of the ultra-Orthodox and Arab communities where there has particularly been an increase in cases.The coronavirus cabinet ruled that starting on Monday, movement in the red zones will be restricted to 500 meters from home; schools will be closed except for special education and preschools; entry and exit will be banned except for essential workers; and most businesses and retail shops will be closed except for essential services.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Gantz: ceasefire with Hamas can be extended under certain conditions

Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Friday that the ceasefire reached between Hamas and Israel earlier this week could be extended, according to Ynet."After dozens of attacks carried out on the organization's targets, the peace has returned. Hamas didn't anticipate the extent of the military and civil damage," Gantz said. "It will be possible to extend this peace under two fundamental conditions: halting all attacks and returning our boys home."


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Palestinians riot in the Jewish area of Hebron

Palestinian protesters rioted on Friday in front of Hasam Shoter, in the Jewish area in Hebron, according to Walla! News. The rioters reportedly threw rocks that hit an Israeli vehicle that was driving by.No injuries were reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Tayibe municipality petitions High Court over lockdown decision

Tayibe is an Arab city located in central Israel and has been ordered by the government to go into lock @ @ @ @ @ Tayibe municipality has petitioned the High Court for its decision to impose a lockdown on @ @ @ @ @ reported.Tayibe is an Arab city located in central Israel and has been ordered by the @ @ @ @ @ down starting Monday .
The municipality said that the city should at most `` be @ @ @ @ @ '' under the Health Ministry 's traffic light program used to contain the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ were a green city , I would agree to close the city down in the @ @ @ @ @ but schools should not be closed , it is destruction , '' the mayor of @ @ @ @ @ Army Radio interview .

Tayibe is an Arab city located in central Israel and has been ordered by the government to go into lock down starting Monday. The Tayibe municipality has petitioned the High Court for its decision to impose a lockdown on the city, Army Radio reported.Tayibe is an Arab city located in central Israel and has been ordered by the government to go into lock down starting Monday.
The municipality said that the city should at most "be classified as a yellow city" under the Health Ministry's traffic light program used to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
"Even if we were a green city, I would agree to close the city down in the evening to prevent weddings, but schools should not be closed, it is destruction," the mayor of the city said in an Army Radio interview.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Efforts underway to contain a fire in a factory in Segula

Efforts are underway to control a fire that broke out on Friday in a factory at the Segula industrial area near Petah Tikva, according to the Fire and Rescue Services.The factory contained dangerous chemicals and firefighters on the scene are trying to contain the fire and locate the fire's epicenter, while preventing its spread to nearby areas in the factory that contain various flammable materials.The statement added that firefighter teams are currently operating at 17 different fires throughout the country, as Israel faces an extreme heatwave.


jerusalempost--2020-09-04--Iraq registers 5,036 new coronavirus cases in highest daily increase

Iraq registered its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Friday with 5,036 cases to take its total to 252,075 @ @ @ @ @ .
It reported 84 fatalities to take its coronavirus death toll to 7,359 .
The @ @ @ @ @ been rising since the holy month of Ramadan and as many Iraqis flout lockdown measures @

Iraq registered its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Friday with 5,036 cases to take its total to 252,075, the health ministry said.
It reported 84 fatalities to take its coronavirus death toll to 7,359.
The daily tally of cases has been rising since the holy month of Ramadan and as many Iraqis flout lockdown measures.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Gamzu: Hundreds of Israeli-Arabs may die from COVID-19 in weeks

Coronavirus czar Roni Gamzu said that hundreds of deaths may occur among Israeli-Arabs from the coronavirus if its not taken @ @ @ @ @ its spread and following Health Ministry guidelines , according to a Walla news report .

Coronavirus czar Roni Gamzu said that hundreds of deaths may occur among Israeli-Arabs from the coronavirus if its not taken seriously in terms of preventing its spread and following Health Ministry guidelines, according to a Walla news report.
"The increase within Israel's Arab sector stems from a kind of indifference. The state and us have tried to explain to them [the virus seriousness]," he said."If it was up to me, I would have initiated a lockdown six weeks ago," Gamzu added.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--IDF: Two armed Palestinians injured during arrest operation in Jenin

No IDF injuries were reported.
Two armed Palestinians were injured Friday night by a door that exploded open after combat soldiers attempted to open the door with specialized explosives, the IDF spokesperson said on Saturday afternoon.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Portland police make 'multiple arrests' as city nears 100 days of protests

Portland Police made multiple arrests overnight on Friday as the Oregon city nears 100 days of demonstrations against racism and police brutality , which have at times turned violent .
`` Yes , we have made multiple arrests tonight , '' a Portland Police spokesman told Reuters in an emailed statement after police had declared a gathering as `` unlawful . ''
The statement did not give a specific number .
`` Officers will continue to make targeted arrests of those who fail to adhere to this order .
The gathering at N Lombard St and N Campbell Ave has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Police shot and killed a self-declared anti-fascist activist in Washington state on Thursday night as they moved in to arrest him on suspicion he fatally shot a right-wing counterprotester last weekend in Portland .
Demonstrations against racism and police brutality have swept the United States since the death in May of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes .
Portland , in particular , has seen over three months of daily demonstrations calling for policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at times turned into clashes between demonstrators and officers , as well as between right- and left-wing groups .
The administration of US President Donald Trump deployed federal forces to Portland in July to crack down on the protests .
Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that threatens to cut federal funding to `` lawless '' cities , including Portland .

Portland Police made multiple arrests overnight on Friday as the Oregon city nears 100 days of demonstrations against racism and police brutality, which have at times turned violent.
"Yes, we have made multiple arrests tonight," a Portland Police spokesman told Reuters in an emailed statement after police had declared a gathering as "unlawful." The statement did not give a specific number.
"Officers will continue to make targeted arrests of those who fail to adhere to this order. The gathering at N Lombard St and N Campbell Ave has been declared an unlawful assembly," police said.
Police shot and killed a self-declared anti-fascist activist in Washington state on Thursday night as they moved in to arrest him on suspicion he fatally shot a right-wing counterprotester last weekend in Portland.
Demonstrations against racism and police brutality have swept the United States since the death in May of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
Portland, in particular, has seen over three months of daily demonstrations calling for policing and social justice reforms. These have at times turned into clashes between demonstrators and officers, as well as between right- and left-wing groups.
The administration of US President Donald Trump deployed federal forces to Portland in July to crack down on the protests. Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that threatens to cut federal funding to "lawless" cities, including Portland.
His Democratic challenger in the Nov. 3 presidential election, Joe Biden, has accused Trump of stoking violence with his rhetoric.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Pope to travel outside Rome for first time since coronavirus pandemic

Pope Francis will next month visit the Italian town of Assisi , his first trip out of Rome since the @ @ @ @ @ in February , and will sign a new encyclical , a spokesman for the Assisi @ @ @ @ @ The encyclical , which is the highest form of papal writing , is expected to @ @ @ @ @ the post-pandemic world should look like , and will be called `` Brothers All ... @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement that the pope would travel to Assisi on Oct. 3 , @ @ @ @ @ of St. Francis , who was born in the small Umbrian hill town in the @ @ @ @ @ The visit will take place in private , without the participation of the faithful , @ @ @ @ @ Francis this week held his weekly general audience in public for the first time in @ @ @ @ @ slowly looks to return to normal following the prolonged coronavirus lockdown .

Pope Francis will next month visit the Italian town of Assisi, his first trip out of Rome since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country in February, and will sign a new encyclical, a spokesman for the Assisi Basilica said on Saturday.
The encyclical, which is the highest form of papal writing, is expected to focus on what Francis believes the post-pandemic world should look like, and will be called "Brothers All...".
Father Enzo Fortunato said in a statement that the pope would travel to Assisi on October 3, the day before the Feast of St. Francis, who was born in the small Umbrian hill town in the center of Italy.
"The visit will take place in private, without the participation of the faithful," Fortunato said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--13 protesters arrested for trying to steal police checkpoint barrier

Over a dozen protesters were arrested Saturday morning after trying to steal police checkpoint barriers in Jerusalem , according to @ @ @ @ @ group allegedly arrived in two trucks in order to pack up the barriers .
Police @ @ @ @ @ were taken in for questioning , while the two trucks were seized .
Nine of @ @ @ @ @ be brought before Jerusalem Magistrate 's Court in the evening .

Over a dozen protesters were arrested Saturday morning after trying to steal police checkpoint barriers in Jerusalem, according to the police spokesperson.
The group allegedly arrived in two trucks in order to pack up the barriers. Police arrested 13 suspects and they were taken in for questioning, while the two trucks were seized. Nine of the suspects are expected to be brought before Jerusalem Magistrate's Court in the evening.
The Israel Police spokesperson said following the incident that it "takes seriously the attempt of the suspects to endanger the security of thousands of demonstrators, and allegedly steal the police checkpoint [barriers] at the site, whose entire purpose is to assist in the security and safety of the demonstrators, especially in light of existing threats to prevent terrorist incidents."


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Ukraine sees record new coronavirus cases for second day in a row

Ukraine registered a record 2,836 cases of the new coronavirus in the past 24 hours , the national security council @ @ @ @ @ from a previous record of 2,723 new cases on Friday .
Ukraine has imposed a @ @ @ @ @ entering the country until Sept. 28 , and extended lockdown measures until the end of @ @ @ @ @ spike in cases .
The council said a total of 133,787 cases were registered in @ @ @ @ @ , with 2,811 deaths and 61,649 people recovering .

Ukraine registered a record 2,836 cases of the new coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the national security council said on Saturday, up from a previous record of 2,723 new cases on Friday.
Ukraine has imposed a temporary ban on most foreigners entering the country until Sept. 28, and extended lockdown measures until the end of October to contain a recent spike in cases.
The council said a total of 133,787 cases were registered in Ukraine as of Sept. 5, with 2,811 deaths and 61,649 people recovering.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Russia reports 5,205 new coronavirus cases

Russia reported 5,205 new coronavirus cases on Saturday , pushing its national tally to 1,020,310 , the fourth largest in @ @ @

Russia reported 5,205 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, pushing its national tally to 1,020,310, the fourth largest in the world.
Authorities said 110 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 17,759.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Three Palestinians arrested after firing near IDF forces in Jenin

The IDF arrested three Palestinians who fired into the air while the military was conducting an operation in the Palestinian @ @ @ @ @ , according to a Walla news report .
The IDF spokesperson said that the incident @ @ @ @ @

The IDF arrested three Palestinians who fired into the air while the military was conducting an operation in the Palestinian city of Jenin Friday night, according to a Walla news report.
The IDF spokesperson said that the incident is currently under investigation.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Name of teen who collapsed at Negev rave released: Ariel Yoav Tzafrir

A young man who died at a rave in the Negev on Friday was named Ariel Yoav Tzafrir and was @ @ @ @ @ Barkan .
He apparently died of heat stroke after consuming alcohol at the party .

A young man who died at a rave in the Negev on Friday was named Ariel Yoav Tzafrir and was from the Israeli settlement of Barkan.
He apparently died of heat stroke after consuming alcohol at the party.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Judge temporarily bans Detroit police from chokeholds, rubber bullets

A federal judge temporarily barred Detroit police from the use of striking weapons , chokeholds , chemical agents and rubber bullets against demonstrators , medical support personnel and legal observers in the city 's ongoing anti-racism protests .
US District Court Judge Laurie Michelson partially granted a restraining order late on Friday after activist group `` Detroit Will Breathe '' alleged that the police had responded to peaceful demonstrations with `` beatings , tear gas , pepper spray , rubber bullets , sound cannons , flash grenades , chokeholds , and mass arrests without probable cause . ''
The group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` First and Fourth Amendment rights , '' which include the practice of free speech , according to filings made in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan .
The motion of the activist group for a temporary restraining order focused principally on clashes that occurred between May 29 and June 2 , on July 10 , and on Aug. 22 .
`` The Court finds that temporary injunctive relief is warranted and grants in part plaintiffs ' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order , '' Judge Michelson said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in effect for at least 14 days .
Demonstrations against racism and police brutality have swept the United States since the death in May of George Floyd , a 46-year-old Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes .
`` This is a victory to be sure , but it is the first battle in what 's about to be a long war , '' Detroit Will Breathe said after the order .
Detroit Police Chief James Craig was quoted by The Associated Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how his officers handle protests because they have used force only when protesters were not peaceful .
In July , a Detroit police officer was charged with an unprovoked attack against three credentialed journalists , shooting them with rubber pellets in May as a protest they were covering in downtown Detroit was winding down .

A federal judge temporarily barred Detroit police from the use of striking weapons, chokeholds, chemical agents and rubber bullets against demonstrators, medical support personnel and legal observers in the city's ongoing anti-racism protests.
US District Court Judge Laurie Michelson partially granted a restraining order late on Friday after activist group "Detroit Will Breathe" alleged that the police had responded to peaceful demonstrations with "beatings, tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, sound cannons, flash grenades, chokeholds, and mass arrests without probable cause."
The group said such police tactics were violations of "First and Fourth Amendment rights," which include the practice of free speech, according to filings made in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The motion of the activist group for a temporary restraining order focused principally on clashes that occurred between May 29 and June 2, on July 10, and on Aug. 22.
"The Court finds that temporary injunctive relief is warranted and grants in part plaintiffs' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order," Judge Michelson said in Friday's order, which will be in effect for at least 14 days.
Demonstrations against racism and police brutality have swept the United States since the death in May of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
"This is a victory to be sure, but it is the first battle in what's about to be a long war," Detroit Will Breathe said after the order.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig was quoted by The Associated Press as saying the order will not change how his officers handle protests because they have used force only when protesters were not peaceful.
In July, a Detroit police officer was charged with an unprovoked attack against three credentialed journalists, shooting them with rubber pellets in May as a protest they were covering in downtown Detroit was winding down.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--India's crosses 4 million coronavirus cases with record surge

India 's total coronavirus cases surged beyond 4 million with a record rise on Saturday , making it the third @ @ @ @ @ surpass that mark , following the United States and Brazil .
India added 86,432 cases @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , a global daily record , according to data from the federal health ministry @ @ @ @ @ country , including in the capital New Delhi and the large states of Maharashtra and @ @ @ @ @ more than 4 million cases comes only 13 days after India reached 3 million cases @ @ @ @ @ more than 100 days it took to increase by the previous 1 million .
India @ @ @ @ @ largest daily coronavirus caseload for almost a month , as its government pushes the opening @ @ @ @ @ a sharply contracting economy .
The number of deaths in India from the COVID-19 rose @ @ @ @ @ 69,561 on Saturday .

India's total coronavirus cases surged beyond 4 million with a record rise on Saturday, making it the third country in the world to surpass that mark, following the United States and Brazil.
India added 86,432 cases of the new virus on Saturday, a global daily record, according to data from the federal health ministry.
Infections rose across the country, including in the capital New Delhi and the large states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The jump to more than 4 million cases comes only 13 days after India reached 3 million cases, accelerating sharply from the more than 100 days it took to increase by the previous 1 million.
India has logged the world's largest daily coronavirus caseload for almost a month, as its government pushes the opening up of businesses to revive a sharply contracting economy.
The number of deaths in India from the COVID-19 rose by more than 1,000 to 69,561 on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Mainland China reports 25 new COVID-19 cases Friday, vs 11 a day earlier

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SHANGHAI - Mainland China reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 3, up from 11 reported a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Friday.The National Health Commission said in a statement that all new cases were imported infections originating from overseas, marking the 19th consecutive day with no locally transmitted infections.The number of new asymptomatic cases also rose to 26 from 12 a day earlier. China does not count symptomless infections as confirmed COVID-19 cases, however.The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for mainland China now stands at 85,102, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Ousted Mali president Keita leaves for Abu Dhabi

Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said."He left this evening for Abu Dhabi," his former chief of staff, Mamadou Camara, told Reuters. "It is a medical visit of between 10 and 15 days."


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Coronavirus in Israel: Outbreaks reported in schools in multiple cities

In Modi'in , a student in second-grade at the Ramon Elementary School was confirmed as infected with the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ her grade to enter quarantine , according to KAN news .
Students entered preventative quarantine @ @ @ @ @ in the Mor and Nitzanim schools in the city were found to be showing symptoms @ @ @ @ @ kindergarten in Modi'in was closed after two staff members entered quarantine after their family members @ @ @ @ @ .
In Kfar Saba , the entire 11th grade at the Katznelson High School entered @ @ @ @ @ the Green School and staff members at the Tzabar kindergarten also entered quarantine after a @ @ @ @ @ with the virus .
In Hadera , four teachers at the Kaplan School were confirmed @ @ @ @ @ .
Some 16 staff members and 300 fifth and sixth-grade students entered quarantine , according @ @ @ @ @ Petah Tikva , seventh and eighth-grade students at the Brenner Middle School entered quarantine after @ @ @ @ @ was confirmed as infected with the virus .

In Modi'in, a student in second-grade at the Ramon Elementary School was confirmed as infected with the coronavirus, requiring students and teachers in her grade to enter quarantine, according to KAN news. Students entered preventative quarantine after a number of teachers in the Mor and Nitzanim schools in the city were found to be showing symptoms of the virus. A kindergarten in Modi'in was closed after two staff members entered quarantine after their family members were infected with the coronavirus.
In Kfar Saba, the entire 11th grade at the Katznelson High School entered quarantine. Second-grade students at the Green School and staff members at the Tzabar kindergarten also entered quarantine after a teacher's aid was infected with the virus.
In Hadera, four teachers at the Kaplan School were confirmed as infected with the coronavirus. Some 16 staff members and 300 fifth and sixth-grade students entered quarantine, according to KAN news.
In Petah Tikva, seventh and eighth-grade students at the Brenner Middle School entered quarantine after a student in the seventh-grade was confirmed as infected with the virus.
Outbreaks were reported in the education system in multiple cities throughout Israel over the weekend.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Lab workers' strike to enter its second week

The lab workers' strike will reach its second week on Sunday and will include various hospitals and medical centers throughout the country.The large hospitals will include the Sheba, Hadassah, Ichilov and the Rambam medical centers.The medium-sized hospitals will include the Shamir and the Shaare Zedek Medical Centers.The small hospitals will include the Barzilai, Hillel Yaffe, Wolfson, Rebecca Sieff, Poriya, Nahariyya and the Bnai Zion medical centers.As part of the strike, the hospitals will only provide testing for people in life-threatening situations.


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--MK Ofer Shelah publishes proposed outline for Yesh Atid primaries

Elections for chairman of the party will take place between December 1-15, 2020.
An electoral commission will be established and headed by a retired judge.
Any person may offer his or her candidacy, excluding members of other political parties.
Any person may vote, as long as they were not a registered member of a different political party in the past six months.
MK Ofer Shelah published on Saturday evening his suggested outline for the Yesh Atid primaries, after announcing his intention to run for chairman of the party and replace Yair Lapid, the party's current chairman."Ever since announcing my intention of holding primaries for the Yesh Atid party, I've encountered both enthusiasm and embarrassment. That's what happens when it's time to transition a big party to the next, necessary level of its political life," Shelach said.Shelah's proposed outline for holding the Yesh Atid primaries includes the following:


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Balad chairman accuses Gamzu of not considering the conditions of Arabs

MK Mtanes Shehadeh, chairman of the Balad party, which is part of the Joint List, criticized on Saturday coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu for his handling of the pandemic, according to Walla! News."We're seeing criminal negligence by the government and a failure by Gamzu. He can't escape responsibility."On Thursday, Shehadeh sent a letter to Gamzu, raising concerns that his national plan for combating the spread of the virus "does not take into consideration the characteristics of the Arab community."


jerusalempost--2020-09-05--Russia says it has seen hostile comments from abroad on Navalny's health

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it had noticed multiple hostile statements directed at Russia on the topic of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's health, after Germany said he had been poisoned with the Novichok nerve agent."In relation to these presumptuous comments that... (Novichok) was developed here, it is imperative to say the following," the ministry wrote in statement."For many years, specialists in many Western and countries and in the specialized structures of NATO have worked with this wide-ranging group of chemical components."


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Palestinian arrested after allegedly dropping marble slab on soldier

During the IDF activity in August , the forces encountered heavy resistance that resulted in the injury of one Border @ @ @ @ @ hit by a marble slab thrown at him .
Police opened an investigation surrounding the @ @ @ @ @ that it had located and arrested the suspect who threw the slab that risked the @ @ @ @ @ This is an important closure that sends a clear message to anyone who thinks of @ @ @ @ @ We 'll arrest the criminals wherever and whenever we decide to , '' a Border @ @ @ @ @ operation said .

During the IDF activity in August, the forces encountered heavy resistance that resulted in the injury of one Border Police soldier, who was hit by a marble slab thrown at him.
Police opened an investigation surrounding the incident and on Sunday announced that it had located and arrested the suspect who threw the slab that risked the soldier's life.
"This is an important closure that sends a clear message to anyone who thinks of harming Border Police soldiers - We'll arrest the criminals wherever and whenever we decide to," a Border Police officer who commanded the operation said.
Border Police officers arrested a Palestinian minor, after the suspect allegedly threw a marble slab on a soldier during an IDF routine activity at the Palestinian neighborhood of Isawiya in east Jerusalem on August 28.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--14-year-old pronounced dead after collapsing during exercise

The teenager reportedly collapsed during a basketball game in the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in east Jerusalem.He was reportedly @ @ @ @ @ Center , where doctors were forced to pronounce his death.The cause of death remains unknown @ @ @ @ @ Kan Bet radio station , he had a previous medical condition .

The teenager reportedly collapsed during a basketball game in the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in east Jerusalem.He was reportedly evacuated to the Hadassah Medical Center, where doctors were forced to pronounce his death.The cause of death remains unknown, but according to the Kan Bet radio station, he had a previous medical condition.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--35-year-old arrested after allegedly molesting his wife and daughter

The suspect 's arrest was extended until Tuesday .
This is a developing story .

This is a developing story. The suspect's arrest was extended until Tuesday.This is a developing story.
A 35-year-old from the Sharon region was arrested last week after allegedly sexually assaulting his wife, 14-year-old daughter, and his wife's sisters, according to a police report.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Israel's Ambassador to Nigeria hosts UAE official for historic meeting

The meeting , made possible after the announcement of the normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE , was @ @ @ @ @ meeting '' by the embassy .

The meeting, made possible after the announcement of the normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE, was defined as "a historic meeting" by the embassy.
Israel's embassy in Nigeria announced on Sunday that Shimon Ben-Shoshan, Israel's Ambassador to Nigeria, hosted the Charge d’Affaires of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Nigeria, H.E. Khalifa Al Mehrizi.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Three militants killed after fatal attack on policeman in Tunisia

Islamist militants stabbed two policemen in the Tunisian coastal city of Sousse, a tourist resort, killing one of them, and police in response killed the three on Sunday, a security official told Reuters.The incident comes just two days after the government of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi took power, showing the security challenges facing the North African country, which suffers from economic and social problems.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Constitutional c'ttee approves extension of state of emergency by 2 months

The Knesset's constitutional committee approved on Sunday morning the extension of the state of emergency by two months, as part of the nationwide efforts for combating the coronavirus pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Indictment filed against settler who shot, injured two Palestinians

The indictment , filed to the Lod District Court , includes charges of aggravated assault and causing a severe injury @ @ @ @ @ near the settlement city of Dorot Ilit in July .
The two Palestinians were moderately @ @

The indictment, filed to the Lod District Court, includes charges of aggravated assault and causing a severe injury.
The incident took place near the settlement city of Dorot Ilit in July. The two Palestinians were moderately injured.
The State Attorney filed on Sunday an indictment against Eitan Zeev, a 27-year-old settler from the West Bank, who shot and injured two Palestinians a couple of months ago.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Atarim Square in Tel Aviv blocked after truck hits nearby bridge

As a result , an electric scooter driver who was following the truck hit a wall and was evacuated in @ @ @ @ @ .
Police is redirecting the traffic , as bridge engineers are on route , in @ @ @ @ @ .

As a result, an electric scooter driver who was following the truck hit a wall and was evacuated in light condition to the hospital.
Police is redirecting the traffic, as bridge engineers are on route, in order to asses the situation.
Atarim Square in Tel Aviv was blocked on Sunday morning after a truck hit a nearby bridge.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Lithuania: EU inaction over Belarus undermines foreign policy credibility

The European Union's lack of action over Belarus is undermining the credibility of its foreign policy, Lithuanian foreign affairs minister Linas Linkevicius told the Financial Times newspaper in an interview published on Sunday.The EU needs to encourage democracy and counter Russia's influence in Belarus, Linkevicius said in the interview, adding that the block should provide "concrete help" to Belarus' opposition.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Coquimbo, Chile

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck 50 km (31.07 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo in Chile, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Saturday.The quake was at a depth of 25 km


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Israeli hospitals to offer coronavirus tests for Israeli tourists

Israeli travelers will be able to enter Greece with no restrictions beginning September 15, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday.Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias updated Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi about the decision. Travelers will have to pass a coronavirus test, which must be taken within 72 hours of their flight.“There is an important strategic partnership between Israel and Greece, and the fact that Greece is the first country to open its gates in the coronavirus era is proof of the strong covenant between Greece and Israel,” Ashkenazi said.Since last month, Israelis can travel to and return from 30 countries without entering quarantine: Australia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Taiwan, Norway, Singapore, Portugal, Thailand, Austria, Italy, Estonia, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Germany, Denmark, Hong Kong, Hungary, Greece, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Slovenia, Finland, Canada, Cyprus, Croatia and Rwanda.However, travel to these countries is subject to restrictions, and in most cases, it is still forbidden to Israelis.On Monday, Ashkenazi held a situation assessment with Israeli ambassadors from potential destination countries for Israeli tourists and representatives from the Tourism and Health ministries regarding the opening of skies to tourists, businessmen and Israeli students going abroad. No decisions were made.Effective immediately, Israelis who need coronavirus tests before traveling abroad will be able to get them within 72 hours at local hospitals for about NIS 300, the Health Ministry announced.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Israelis able to visit Greece with no restrictions starting Sept 15

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dandias informed Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi of the decision on Monday .
Those visiting the country @ @ @ @ @ 72-hour coronavirus test .
`` Important strategic cooperation exists between Israel and Greece and the @ @ @ @ @ first country to open its doors during the coronavirus is proof to the strong covenant @ @ @ @ @ '' said Ashkenazi .
`` The Greek-Israeli relationship is an example that cooperation and direct @ @ @ @ @ surest way to economic prosperity . ''


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Greece wants to bolster defence sector as tensions in east Med grow

Greece plans to acquire arms, bolster up its army staff and revamp its defence industry, its government spokesman said on Monday, as tensions with NATO ally Turkey over energy resources in the east Mediterranean grow.Greece, which emerged from its third international bailout in 2018 and has been struggling with the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, wants to spend part of its multi-billion euro cash reserves on its defence sector."We are in talks with allies to boost our armed forces," government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters, adding that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will outline his plans during an annual economic policy speech on Saturday.A Greek government official told Reuters last week that Greece is in talks with France and other countries over the acquisition of fighter jets. Greece has also been trying for more than a decade to consolidate and privatise its loss making defence companies.Mitsotakis will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Corsica on Thursday, before a Southern European leaders summit (MED 7), and will discuss the issue, Petsas said. The French Presidency has not confirmed the meeting.Turkey and EU member Greece vehemently disagree over the extent of their continental shelves. Tensions rose last month after Ankara sent an exploration vessel into disputed waters in the region, accompanied by warships, days after Greece signed a maritime deal with Egypt that angered Turkey.Ankara has since been extending the vessel's work in the wider region, issuing advisories which Athens calls illegal.The Greek conservative leader discussed the latest twists in the row with European Council President Charles Michel, who chairs summits of EU leaders. Michel will visit Athens on Sept. 15, Petsas said.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Appeal by Duma killer rejected, conviction stands

A court rejected an appeal on Monday by Amiram Ben-Uliel, who was convicted in the 2015 Jewish terror arson murders of three Palestinians in Duma. The conviction will stand.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Two Somali special forces killed, US officer seriously hurt in car bomb

Two Somali special forces soldiers were killed and a US officer was seriously wounded in a car bomb on Monday outside the force's base in the country's south, a regional Somali government official said.Two other people were also wounded in the attack in Jana Cabdalle village, some 60 km (around 40 miles) from the port city of Kismayu, which is also Jubbaland region's capital."Two soldiers of Danab (special) forces died and two others were wounded. A US officer was seriously wounded," Mohamed Ahmed Sabriye, director of communications of Jubbaland state palace told Reuters by phone.He said the suicide car bomb had exploded outside the special forces base.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Commander of Home Front Command evaluates situation in Kafr Kassem

Maj.-Gen. Uri Gordin , commander of the Home Front Command , met with Kafr Kassem municipal officials in the village @ @ @ @ @ News .
Kafr Kassem is classified as a red village .
Gordin met with officials @ @ @ @ @ the situation there .

Maj.-Gen. Uri Gordin, commander of the Home Front Command, met with Kafr Kassem municipal officials in the village Sunday, according to Walla News.
Kafr Kassem is classified as a red village. Gordin met with officials to discuss possible lockdowns and the situation there.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Israelis allowed to fly direct to Rhodes without quarantine


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Netanyahu asks Lapid to delay hearing because of corona situation

Netanyahu is due to appear this Wednesday for a discussion on his performance in managing the economic and health crisis @ @ @ @ @ place after the number of signatures required for the debate , which was initiated by @ @ @ @ @ in the Knesset plenum in the presence of the prime minister .

Netanyahu is due to appear this Wednesday for a discussion on his performance in managing the economic and health crisis. The discussion will take place after the number of signatures required for the debate, which was initiated by Yesh Atid-Telem, was obtained in the Knesset plenum in the presence of the prime minister.
Following the rise of morbidity and the worsening of the coronavirus situation in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has personally asked the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, to postpone the date of a hearing into his performance during the coronavirus pandemic.Lapid complied with his request and it was decided that the hearing would take place at another time.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--182 new coronavirus cases reported in Gaza Strip

Some 182 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours , according @ @ @ @ @ by the Gaza Health Ministry , bringing the total number of cases since the beginning @ @ @ @ @ .
Some 1,024 cases have been reported outside of quarantine centers .
Eight deaths have @ @ @ @ @ since the beginning of the outbreak .

Some 182 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, according to a Monday morning update by the Gaza Health Ministry, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the outbreak to 1,151.
Some 1,024 cases have been reported outside of quarantine centers. Eight deaths have been reported in the Strip since the beginning of the outbreak.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Belarus says police detained 633 protesters on Sunday

Belarusian police detained 633 people at protests across the country on Sunday, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.Authorities have launched a crackdown on mass demonstrations against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko that erupted after an Aug. 9 election his opponents say was rigged.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--UK police arrest man over stabbings in Birmingham

British police said on Monday they had arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a stabbing rampage in the early hours of Sunday morning in the city of Birmingham left one person dead and seven others injured.The 27-year-old suspect was detained in Selly Oak area of the city at 4 a.m., West Midlands police said. Detectives said the stabbings which took place in four locations over two hours were linked but were not thought to be gang-related or connected to terrorism."We've arrested a man on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder in connection with the #BirminghamStabbings," police said on Twitter.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Russia to complete early-stage trials on 2nd COVID-19 vaccine on Sept. 30

Russia will complete early-stage trials on a second potential COVID-19 vaccine produced by the Vector Institute on Sept. 30, the RIA news agency cited Russia's consumer health safety watchdog as saying on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Coronavirus cabinet approves matriculation tests in red cities

Educational institutions , except for special education , will remain closed in red cities except for matriculation tests .

Educational institutions, except for special education, will remain closed in red cities except for matriculation tests.
The coronavirus cabinet approved a proposal by Health Minister Yuli Edelstein to allow matriculation (bagrut) tests in red cities on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Saudi-led coalition destroys drone launched by Yemen's Houthis

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone over Yemeni airspace fired by Iran-aligned Houthis towards Saudi Arabia, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Trump welcomes opening of Saudi airspace to Israel-UAE flights

US President Donald Trump told Saudi Arabia's King Salman in a phone call that he welcomed the opening of Saudi airspace to flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and discussed ways to enhance regional security, a White House spokesman said.Trump also urged Saudi Arabia to negotiate with other Gulf countries to resolve the rift, spokesman Judd Deere said


jerusalempost--2020-09-07--Worker sued by Sarah Netanyahu says suit aimed at silencing her

The worker sued by Sarah Netanyahu for libel has filed a letter of defense , according to Walla News .
@ @ @ @ @ libel suit is meant to keep the worker quiet .
The lawyer representing the worker @ @ @ @ @ `` it is time for the courts to prevent pointless suits that are meant to @ @ @ @

The worker sued by Sarah Netanyahu for libel has filed a letter of defense, according to Walla News. The letter states that the libel suit is meant to keep the worker quiet.
The lawyer representing the worker gave a statement saying that "it is time for the courts to prevent pointless suits that are meant to scare victims."


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--California wildfires prompt evacuations as heat wave bakes US West

Twenty evacuees were taken to area hospitals , the Madera County Sheriff said on Twitter on Sunday , as the Creek Fire that started on Friday night rapidly grew to burn some 36,000 acres , forcing evacuations and road closures in the Fresno area in central California .
As of Sunday morning , nearly 15,000 firefighters were battling 23 fires across the state , according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CalFire ) .
Three major fires , including the Creek Fire , were burning in Fresno , San Bernardino and San Diego counties , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had increased staffing in preparation for `` critical fire weather . ''
A dangerous heat wave was baking swathes of the western United States through the weekend , and many locations in California registered record-high temperatures on Saturday .
The National Weather Service warned that `` sweltering '' heat would continue on Sunday , creating ideal conditions for wildfires .
State officials on Sunday repeated calls to Californians to turn off appliances and lights to help avoid blackouts from an overwhelmed power grid .
Southern California Edison Co ( SCE ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region , was advising customers of potential rotating outages between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday .
Rotating outages — in which utilities purposely cut power temporarily to avoid broader outages — are rare .
They last occurred in the region in August but before that had not occurred in 20 years , said SCE spokesmen Reggie Kumar .

More than 200 people were airlifted to safety overnight after a fast-moving wildfire cut off the only road out of the Mammoth Pool Reservoir, a popular recreational site in California's Sierra National Forest.
Twenty evacuees were taken to area hospitals, the Madera County Sheriff said on Twitter on Sunday, as the Creek Fire that started on Friday night rapidly grew to burn some 36,000 acres, forcing evacuations and road closures in the Fresno area in central California.
As of Sunday morning, nearly 15,000 firefighters were battling 23 fires across the state, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire).
Three major fires, including the Creek Fire, were burning in Fresno, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, the agency said in a statement, adding it had increased staffing in preparation for "critical fire weather."
A dangerous heat wave was baking swathes of the western United States through the weekend, and many locations in California registered record-high temperatures on Saturday.
The National Weather Service warned that "sweltering" heat would continue on Sunday, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.
State officials on Sunday repeated calls to Californians to turn off appliances and lights to help avoid blackouts from an overwhelmed power grid.
Southern California Edison Co (SCE), which services 5 million customer accounts in the region, was advising customers of potential rotating outages between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Rotating outages — in which utilities purposely cut power temporarily to avoid broader outages — are rare. They last occurred in the region in August but before that had not occurred in 20 years, said SCE spokesmen Reggie Kumar.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--318 IDF soldiers and employees test positive for coronavirus

As of Sunday , 318 soldiers and IDF civilian employees have been diagnosed as coronavirus patients .
All are in @ @ @ @ @ employees are in isolation .

As of Sunday, 318 soldiers and IDF civilian employees have been diagnosed as coronavirus patients. All are in light condition. 4,878 IDF soldiers and employees are in isolation.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--US CDC reports 188,051 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused by a new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .
ET on Sept. 5 compared with its previous report a day earlier .

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday said the number of deaths due to the new coronavirus had risen by 892 to 188,051 and reported 6,226,879 cases, an increase of 45,405 cases from its previous count.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 p.m. ET on Sept. 5 compared with its previous report a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--France reports 7,071 new daily COVID-19 infections

Friday 's figure had set a new all-time high of daily additional infections for the country .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ over the last seven days reached 1,704 , of which 288 were in intensive care @ @ @ @ @ people in France who have died from COVID-19 increased by 3 to 30,701 , and @ @ @ @ @ now totals 324,777 .

French health authorities reported 7,071 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, down from Saturday's 8,550 and also below Friday's peak of 8,975.
Friday's figure had set a new all-time high of daily additional infections for the country. The number of people hospitalized for the disease over the last seven days reached 1,704, of which 288 were in intensive care units.
The number of people in France who have died from COVID-19 increased by 3 to 30,701, and the cumulative number of cases now totals 324,777.
France must stay vigilant as more people will be hospitalized in intensive care units in the next two weeks, reflecting a flare-up in COVID-19 infections in recent days, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Belarusian authorities say at least 100 protesters detained

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The Belarusian authorities detained at least 100 protesters on Sunday across the country, Russia's Interfax news agency reported, citing the interior ministry of Belarus.Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Belarus demanding that President Alexander Lukashenko step down nearly a month after he won a disputed presidential election.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Gantz in Bnei Brak: We can only beat the pandemic together

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz met in Bnei Brak with the Science and Technology Minister , the @ @ @ @ @ Command , and the Mayor of Bnei Brak .
At the meeting , they addressed @ @ @ @ @ He went on to say that “ together we can beat this disease , but @ @ @ @ @ arguments but with cooperation.
” At the end of the visit , Gantz said , @ @ @ @ @ , good intentions and good results in Bnei Brak , but also difficulties.
” He @ @ @ @ @ “ together we can beat this disease , but only together and not with arguments @ @ @ @ @

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz met in Bnei Brak with the Science and Technology Minister, the Commander of the Home Front Command, and the Mayor of Bnei Brak. At the meeting, they addressed coronavirus in the city.
At the end of the visit, Gantz said, “I have found attentiveness, good intentions and good results in Bnei Brak, but also difficulties.”
He went on to say that “together we can beat this disease, but only together and not with arguments but with cooperation.”


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--Coronavirus in Israel: 1,523 test positive, three more dead

Some 1,523 people tested positive for coronavirus throughout Sunday, the Health Ministry announced on Sunday evening.In addition, three people died of the illness since midnight.


jerusalempost--2020-09-06--IDF search and rescue exercises to take place across Israel on Monday

The IDF will begin search and rescue exercises at demolition sites in Haifa , Safed and Kiryat Shmona on Monday @ @ @ @ @ The exercises will continue until Wednesday and include different methods of search and rescue .

The IDF will begin search and rescue exercises at demolition sites in Haifa, Safed and Kiryat Shmona on Monday, the military tweeted. The exercises will continue until Wednesday and include different methods of search and rescue.