jerusalempost--2020-11-01--Hosen L'Israel (Israel Resilience) Party director general to step down

He will be replaced by Yael Ron Ben-Moshe , who ran on the party 's list for the Knesset.In a @ @ @ @ @ , Ezekiel wrote : `` Everything is in a good and friendly spirit .
Although @ @ @ @ @ , I find it appropriate to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for @ @ @ @ @ partnership in a mission that has not yet ended . ''

In a message sent to blue-and-white activists, Ezekiel wrote: "Everything is in a good and friendly spirit. Although we have not yet parted, I find it appropriate to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their friendship, assistance and partnership in a mission that has not yet ended." He will be replaced by Yael Ron Ben-Moshe, who ran on the party's list for the Knesset.In a message sent to blue-and-white activists, Ezekiel wrote: "Everything is in a good and friendly spirit. Although we have not yet parted, I find it appropriate to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their friendship, assistance and partnership in a mission that has not yet ended."
The director general of Hosen L'Israel (Israel Resilience) Party, Agay Yehezkel, announced on Sunday evening to Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz, that he wishes to end his term.Yehezkel has been with Gantz since the beginning of his political career, and has served as director general of Israel Resilience since the party's founding.


jerusalempost--2020-11-01--Coronavirus in Israel: 392 test positive, five dead

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392 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday, the Health Ministry reported.In addition, five people died due to the illness since midnight.


jerusalempost--2020-11-01--COVID-19 mandatory isolation period to be shortened from 14 days to 12

Edelstein said that `` after a series of consultations with professionals , I 've ordered the isolation period to be @ @ @ @ @ 12 days .
Our goal is to allow maximum freedom with minimum risk to public @ @ @

Edelstein said that "after a series of consultations with professionals, I've ordered the isolation period to be shortened from 14 days to 12 days. Our goal is to allow maximum freedom with minimum risk to public health."
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein ruled on Sunday evening, after consulting with Health Ministry professionals, on a pilot to shorten the amount of isolation days needed for a COVID-19-related quarantine from 14 to 12 days.The professionals will formulate the exact outline in the coming days. The pilot will run until 31.12.20.


jerusalempost--2020-11-01--Incendiary balloon lands in Negev, neutralized by bomb squad

A bomb squad that was called to the scene neutralized the balloon .
No injuries were reported .

A bomb squad that was called to the scene neutralized the balloon. No injuries were reported.
An incendiary balloon landed in a tree in the Negev Regional Council on Sunday afternoon, near the Gaza border.


jerusalempost--2020-11-01--Ten dead, three missing as 2020's strongest typhoon slams Philippines

More than 300 houses were buried under volcanic rocks and mud flows from Mayon Volcano in severely hit Albay province in the Bicol region , a lawmaker said .
Storm surges hit some coastal towns , while rivers overflowed and dikes were destroyed , submerging several villages in Bicol .
The dead and missing were all in Bicol , including nine in Albay , the Office of Civil Defence said .
Earlier in the day , Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara reported that a five-year-old had been washed away in flash floods in his province .
The disaster management agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guinobatan municipality , Representative Zaldy Co of the Ako Bicol party list said more than 300 houses were buried under volcanic debris .
`` Several people believed to be buried alive , '' the party list said in a statement accompanying photos of the destruction .
Goni weakened further after making landfall for a third time in Quezon province and a fourth time in Batangas before heading towards the South China Sea .
The world 's strongest storm this year , which had reached a super typhoon category and brought violent winds and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kph ( 78 miles per hour ) sustained winds and gusts of up to 170 kph , the weather bureau said .
In Quezon province , Governor Danilo Suarez said power supplies were cut in 10 towns as Goni toppled trees .
President Rodrigo Duterte was monitoring the government 's disaster response from his southern hometown of Davao city , presidential spokesman Harry Roque said .
Over 390,000 people had fled to safer ground , including more than 345,000 to evacuation centers , raising concerns about compliance with coronavirus-related health protocols .
Dozens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main gateway , the Ninoy Aquino International Airport , was ordered shut for one day .
The agriculture ministry expected minimal crop damage saying 1.07 million tonnes of unmilled rice and 45,703 tonnes of corn had been saved from the typhoon 's onslaught as farmers were advised to take action ahead of its arrival .
Goni is one of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines since 2013 's Haiyan , which killed more than 6,300 people .
The weather bureau said another cyclone , tropical storm Atsani , had entered the country @ @ @ @ @

More than 300 houses were buried under volcanic rocks and mud flows from Mayon Volcano in severely hit Albay province in the Bicol region, a lawmaker said.
Storm surges hit some coastal towns, while rivers overflowed and dikes were destroyed, submerging several villages in Bicol.
The dead and missing were all in Bicol, including nine in Albay, the Office of Civil Defence said.
Earlier in the day, Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara reported that a five-year-old had been washed away in flash floods in his province. The disaster management agency was still validating the reports.
In Guinobatan municipality, Representative Zaldy Co of the Ako Bicol party list said more than 300 houses were buried under volcanic debris.
"Several people believed to be buried alive," the party list said in a statement accompanying photos of the destruction.
Goni weakened further after making landfall for a third time in Quezon province and a fourth time in Batangas before heading towards the South China Sea.
The world's strongest storm this year, which had reached a super typhoon category and brought violent winds and intense rainfall, further weakened with 125 kph (78 miles per hour) sustained winds and gusts of up to 170 kph, the weather bureau said.
In Quezon province, Governor Danilo Suarez said power supplies were cut in 10 towns as Goni toppled trees.
President Rodrigo Duterte was monitoring the government's disaster response from his southern hometown of Davao city, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.
Over 390,000 people had fled to safer ground, including more than 345,000 to evacuation centers, raising concerns about compliance with coronavirus-related health protocols.
Dozens of flights were canceled as Manila's main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, was ordered shut for one day.
The agriculture ministry expected minimal crop damage saying 1.07 million tonnes of unmilled rice and 45,703 tonnes of corn had been saved from the typhoon's onslaught as farmers were advised to take action ahead of its arrival.
Goni is one of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines since 2013's Haiyan, which killed more than 6,300 people.
The weather bureau said another cyclone, tropical storm Atsani, had entered the country and could gain strength.
At least 10 people died and three others were missing after Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest typhoon this year, barrelled through the south of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday, an initial government report showed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--French forces neutralized over 50 jihadists Mali, says defense minister

French forces neutralized over 50 jihadists in central Mali during an operation on Friday , Defence Minister Florence Parly said @ @ @ @ @ would like to reveal an operation of great importance which was carried out on Oct. @ @ @ @ @ Barkhane force , which was able to neutralize more than 50 jihadists , '' Parly @ @ @ @ @ during a visit to the West African nation .
Parly said it was a significant @ @ @ @ @

French forces neutralized over 50 jihadists in central Mali during an operation on Friday, Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Monday.
"I would like to reveal an operation of great importance which was carried out on Oct. 30 in Mali by the Barkhane force, which was able to neutralize more than 50 jihadists," Parly said on Mali state television during a visit to the West African nation.
Parly said it was a significant blow to al Qaeda.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Teen in severe condition, intubated after recovering from coronavirus

In recent hours , the condition of a 17-year-old boy -- hospitalized in Assuta Medical Center 's pediatric intensive care @ @ @ @ @ as a result from the coronavirus -- has worsened .
The boy was anesthetized and @ @ @ @ @ the worsening of his condition , was transferred to Schneider Children 's Medical Center for @ @ @ @ @ connected to an ECMO system .
The boy recovered from the coronavirus weeks ago , @ @ @ @ @ from the effects of the symptoms .

In recent hours, the condition of a 17-year-old boy -- hospitalized in Assuta Medical Center's pediatric intensive care unit after suffering from complications as a result from the coronavirus -- has worsened.
The boy was anesthetized and intubated, and due to the worsening of his condition, was transferred to Schneider Children's Medical Center for further treatment, including being connected to an ECMO system.
The boy recovered from the coronavirus weeks ago, however he had not recovered from the effects of the symptoms.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Coronavirus in Israel: 654 people diagnosed with coronavirus

According to the Health Ministry report , 654 people were diagnosed with coronavirus since Sunday , bringing the total of @ @ @ @ @ On Monday , 621 patients recovered , bringing the total number of recovered patients to @ @ @ @ @ five people died , bringing the death toll to 2,579.There are 9,644 active patients of @ @ @ @ @ 385 are in serious condition.On Monday , 621 patients recovered , bringing the total number @ @ @ @ @ .

According to the Health Ministry report, 654 people were diagnosed with coronavirus since Sunday, bringing the total of coronavirus patients to 315,589.
There are 9,644 active patients of which 665 are hospitalized and 385 are in serious condition. On Monday, 621 patients recovered, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 303,366. In addition, five people died, bringing the death toll to 2,579.There are 9,644 active patients of which 665 are hospitalized and 385 are in serious condition.On Monday, 621 patients recovered, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 303,366.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul University attack

CAIRO - Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabul University on Monday that killed 22 people including students @ @ @ @ @ News Agency said .
In a message posted on Telegram , the group claimed to @ @ @ @ @ 80 Afghan judges , investigators and security personnel '' who gathered on completion of a @ @ @ @ @ toll released by Afghan officials is much lower , at 22 , and does not @ @ @ @ @ or prosecutors .
Officials said multiple students had been killed .

CAIRO - Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabul University on Monday that killed 22 people including students, the group's Amaq News Agency said.
In a message posted on Telegram, the group claimed to have "killed and injured 80 Afghan judges, investigators and security personnel" who gathered on completion of a training program.
The death toll released by Afghan officials is much lower, at 22, and does not mention the killing of judges or prosecutors. Officials said multiple students had been killed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Tanzania arrests opposition leaders, foiling post-election protests

NAIROBI - Tanzanian opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu has been arrested , his Chadema party said on Monday after police @ @ @ @ @ last week 's election by detaining several officials of the main opposition party .
The @ @ @ @ @ of the vote , citing what they called widespread suspected fraud , and called for @ @ @ @ @ which returned President John Magufuli to office with 84 % of the vote on Oct. @ @ @ @ @ more details of Lissu 's arrest , and police were not immediately available for comment @ @ @ @ @ been able to protest , '' Tundu Lissu , who garnered an official 13 % @ @ @ @ @ citing heavy deployments of the police on the streets and the arrest of several party @ @ @ @ @ chairman Freeman Mbowe , former lawmaker Godbless Lema and the former mayor of Ubungo municipality @ @ @ @ @ all arrested early on Monday .
`` I got a message around midnight that they @ @ @ @ @ '' Lissu said .

NAIROBI - Tanzanian opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu has been arrested, his Chadema party said on Monday after police thwarted planned opposition protests against last week's election by detaining several officials of the main opposition party.
The opposition has demanded a re-run of the vote, citing what they called widespread suspected fraud, and called for protests against the outcome, which returned President John Magufuli to office with 84% of the vote on Oct. 28.
Chadema gave no more details of Lissu's arrest, and police were not immediately available for comment.
"We have not been able to protest," Tundu Lissu, who garnered an official 13%, told Reuters earlier, citing heavy deployments of the police on the streets and the arrest of several party officials and supporters.
Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe, former lawmaker Godbless Lema and the former mayor of Ubungo municipality, Boniface Jacob, were all arrested early on Monday. "I got a message around midnight that they had been taken in," Lissu said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Leaders face 'critical moment' as COVID cases spike, says WHO chief

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries @ @ @ @ @ presented leaders with a `` critical moment for action . ''
`` This is another @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` Another critical moment for leaders to step up .
And @ @ @ @ @ to come together for a common purpose .
Seize the opportunity , it 's not @ @ @ @ @ was addressing a regular WHO news briefing in Geneva from self-isolation at home after announcing @ @ @ @ @ been in contact with a person infected with COVID-19 .

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries in Europe and North America presented leaders with a "critical moment for action."
"This is another critical moment for action," he said. "Another critical moment for leaders to step up. And another critical moment for people to come together for a common purpose. Seize the opportunity, it's not too late."
Tedros was addressing a regular WHO news briefing in Geneva from self-isolation at home after announcing on Twitter that he had been in contact with a person infected with COVID-19.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Gunmen kill 32 in attack in Ethiopia - administrator

The killings were carried out on Sunday by an armed group called OLF Shane in the Western Wollega Zone of @ @ @ @ @ Umeta told Reuters .
`` We buried today 32 of them .
About 700 to @ @ @ @ @ from the area , '' he said .

The killings were carried out on Sunday by an armed group called OLF Shane in the Western Wollega Zone of Oromiya region, administrator Elias Umeta told Reuters.
"We buried today 32 of them. About 700 to 750 people were also displaced from the area," he said.
ADDIS ABABA - An armed group killed 32 people in an attack on Sunday in Ethiopia's Western Wollega Zone region and burnt at least 21 houses, a regional administrator said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Possible war crimes committed in Nagorno-Karabakh, UN rights boss says

The UN human rights chief said on Monday artillery strikes in the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh could amount to war @ @ @ @ @ and Azerbaijan to halt attacks on civilian areas , schools and hospitals .
Despite a @ @ @ @ @ Friday by Armenia and Azerbaijan to refrain from deliberately targeting civilians , artillery salvoes against @ @ @ @ @ the weekend , Michelle Bachelet said , citing strikes on the central market in Stepanakert @ @ @ @ @ .
`` While many faked images have been circulating on social media , in-depth investigations @ @ @ @ @ that appeared to show Azerbaijani troops summarily executing two captured Armenians in military uniforms uncovered @ @ @ @ @ , '' Bachelet said in a statement said , noting it could also be a @ @ @ @ @ Conventions .

The UN human rights chief said on Monday artillery strikes in the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh could amount to war crimes and she urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to halt attacks on civilian areas, schools and hospitals.
Despite a dealt reached in Geneva last Friday by Armenia and Azerbaijan to refrain from deliberately targeting civilians, artillery salvoes against populated areas were reported over the weekend, Michelle Bachelet said, citing strikes on the central market in Stepanakert and the city of Tartar.
"While many faked images have been circulating on social media, in-depth investigations by media organizations into videos that appeared to show Azerbaijani troops summarily executing two captured Armenians in military uniforms uncovered compelling and deeply disturbing information," Bachelet said in a statement said, noting it could also be a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--France to ban Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves group

France plans to ban Turkish far-right nationalist group the Grey Wolves , Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ particularly aggressive '' Grey Wolves would be submitted to the French Cabinet on Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ hearing on France 's fight against Islamist militants .
The ban follows recent incidents in @ @ @ @ @ group amid growing tensions between France and Turkey and over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict .
In @ @ @ @ @ France 3 television reported that the Armenian memorial near Lyon was tagged with pro-Turkish slogans @ @ @ @ @ Wolves ' name .
The ban also comes as France has been cracking down on @ @ @ @ @ a French schoolteacher last month .
Samuel Paty was beheaded on Oct. 16 by an @ @ @ @ @ to avenge his victim ’ s use of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a @ @ @ @ @ .
Following Paty 's murder , France banned an Islamist group named after the late @ @ @ @ @ Muslim leader and co-founder of the Hamas movement .

France plans to ban Turkish far-right nationalist group the Grey Wolves, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.
A ban on the "particularly aggressive" Grey Wolves would be submitted to the French Cabinet on Wednesday, Darmanin told a National Assembly hearing on France's fight against Islamist militants.
The ban follows recent incidents in France involving the Grey Wolves group amid growing tensions between France and Turkey and over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
In one incident last weekend, France 3 television reported that the Armenian memorial near Lyon was tagged with pro-Turkish slogans and inscriptions with the Grey Wolves' name.
The ban also comes as France has been cracking down on militants following the murder of a French schoolteacher last month.
Samuel Paty was beheaded on Oct. 16 by an 18-year-old of Chechen origin seeking to avenge his victim’s use of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression.
Following Paty's murder, France banned an Islamist group named after the late Sheikh Yassin, a Palestinian Muslim leader and co-founder of the Hamas movement.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--US drone sale to Taiwan crosses key hurdle, nears approval - sources

WASHINGTON - The sale of four sophisticated US-made aerial drones to Taiwan has crossed a key hurdle in Congress and is at the last stage of approval, sources said on Monday, a deal likely to further strain ties with China


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--EU to target Lukashenko in widening sanctions against Belarus

The European Union is expected to approve sanctions this week against a second list of Belarus officials over an Aug. @ @ @ @ @ was rigged , including President Alexander Lukashenko , three EU diplomats said on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ in power for 26 years , was not on the EU 's original list of @ @ @ @ @ bans and asset freezes , but the EU says his refusal to consider new elections @ @ @ @ @ the crisis left it with no choice .
EU ambassadors will be given a second @ @ @ @ @ , including Lukashenko , at a meeting on Wednesday and - barring objections by any @ @ @ @ @ business on Friday - the plan will be adopted .
The sanctions aim to support @ @ @ @ @ , where thousands of demonstrators have been arrested .
Belarus announced retaliatory measures against the @ @ @ @

The European Union is expected to approve sanctions this week against a second list of Belarus officials over an Aug. 9 election the West says was rigged, including President Alexander Lukashenko, three EU diplomats said on Monday.
Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, was not on the EU's original list of 40 individuals targeted for travel bans and asset freezes, but the EU says his refusal to consider new elections as a way out of the crisis left it with no choice.
EU ambassadors will be given a second sanctions list of 15 officials, including Lukashenko, at a meeting on Wednesday and - barring objections by any member states by close of business on Friday - the plan will be adopted.
The sanctions aim to support mass anti-government protests in Minsk, where thousands of demonstrators have been arrested.
Belarus announced retaliatory measures against the EU last month.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--The IDF locates projectile launched from Gaza into Israeli territory

The IDF flew fighter jets over the Gaza Strip Monday after a projectile was apparently launched from within the Strip into Israeli territory.Ground searches in the Gaza envelope found a projectile, thought by the IDF to have been the projectile earlier tracked.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Yigal Amir asks to attend son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem

The bar mitzvah is expected to take place at Amir 's wife 's house , Larissa Trimbobler-Amir , in Jerusalem @

The bar mitzvah is expected to take place at Amir's wife's house, Larissa Trimbobler-Amir, in Jerusalem.
Yigal Amir, the man charged with the assassination of former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, asked to be released from jail long enough for him to attend his son's bar mitzvah.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Greece closes Thessaloniki airport, El Al cancels all flights to location

Greece closed the Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia in Thessaloniki for two weeks, N12 reported.Due to the closure, EL Al cancelled all flights leaving from Tuesday, November 3, to that location for the duration of the closure.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Britain says appalled by Iran's new case against Zaghari-Ratcliffe

`` It is appalling that Iran has begun a new case against Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe , and have threatened her with @ @ @ @ @ The Iranian authorities have put an intolerable burden on Nazanin and her family , '' @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am relieved she remains on temporary release , but she needs to @ @ @ @ @ family .
We continue to make this clear in the strongest terms . ''

"It is appalling that Iran has begun a new case against Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and have threatened her with being returned to prison. The Iranian authorities have put an intolerable burden on Nazanin and her family," Raab said in a statement.
"I am relieved she remains on temporary release, but she needs to be returned home to her family. We continue to make this clear in the strongest terms."
LONDON - Iran's decision to bring a new case against imprisoned British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is appalling and she should be returned to Britain to rejoin her family, British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Greece imposes lockdowns in northern regions, suspends flights

ATHENS - Greece will impose a two-week lockdown in regions of Thessaloniki and Serres in the north to contain a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday.The country has reported fewer cases of the novel coronavirus than most in Europe, but it has seen a significant increase in infections since early October.The latest measures include the suspension of flights to and from Thessaloniki over the two-week period, which will come into effect on Tuesday along with the expansion of a night-time curfew on movement and the closure of restaurants and bars in the most populous areas of the country for one month.Greece registered 1,678 new infections on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the country so far to 40,929 since February. The country has recorded 635 related deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Stores shut down in Kuwait for selling Israeli products

Eight stores were mentioned in a report about stores that were closed by the ministry , but not all of @ @ @ @ @ Israeli products .
The products were seized after a consumer complained that the company was @ @ @ @

Eight stores were mentioned in a report about stores that were closed by the ministry, but not all of them were closed for selling Israeli products.
The products were seized after a consumer complained that the company was selling Israeli-made goods.
A number of stores were closed by Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Sunday for selling products made in Israel, which are banned in local markets according to the law, Asharq Al-Awsat reported.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--IAF scrambled to Gaza after quadcopter nears border with Israel

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IAF aircraft were scrambled to the border with the Gaza Strip after a quadcopter neared the border on Monday, according to Ynet.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Coronavirus in Israel: Gamzu to request lockdown on two Druze towns

Coronavirus commissioner Ronni Gamzu will request that the government place Buq'ata and Mas'ade, two Druze villages in northern Israel, under lockdown during the coronavirus cabinet meeting on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Coronavirus in IDF: 136 infected, 1,700 in quarantine

Some 1,700 soldiers were in quarantine .

Some 1,700 soldiers were in quarantine.
Some 136 soldiers and workers in the IDF were infected with the novel coronavirus as of Monday morning, according to the IDF Spokespersons Unit. One soldier is in serious condition.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Yamina to back dispersing government

Yamina to back dispersing government

Yamina will vote for any bill to disperse the Knesset and initiate an election, the party said in an official statement."The time of this bad government is over," a party spokesman said.Yesh Atid proposed such a bill that's set to come to a vote Wednesday but might be postponed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Man arrested after attempts to burn Torah scroll at Bnei Brak synagogue

The man 's arrest was extended on Sunday until Tuesday .

The man's arrest was extended on Sunday until Tuesday.
A man in his 60s was arrested after he allegedly attempted to break in to a synagogue, burn a Torah scroll and cause damage in the building last week, according to Israel Police.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Panel on grants cancelled due to failure to address soldiers, volunteers

A meeting of the Labor , Welfare and Health Committee on grants for those who were unemployed due to the @ @ @ @ @ the last minte after committee chairman Haim Katz demanded that grants be provided to some @ @ @ @ @ as well .
Katz stated last week that he would not approve the grants that @ @ @ @ @ for the unemployed , unless they addressed soldiers with families and national service volunteers who @ @ @ @ @

A meeting of the Labor, Welfare and Health Committee on grants for those who were unemployed due to the coronavirus crisis was cancelled at the last minte after committee chairman Haim Katz demanded that grants be provided to some soldiers and national service volunteers as well.
Katz stated last week that he would not approve the grants that the Finance Ministry had requested for the unemployed, unless they addressed soldiers with families and national service volunteers who were fired as well.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Hadassah coronavirus vaccine test subject 'feeling great'

Anar Ottolenghi , 34 , a resident of Moshav Telalim in the South , was inoculated with the vaccine candidate @ @ @ @ @ .
Ottolenghi had not experienced any symptoms or side effects from the vaccine as of @ @ @ @ @ be released to his home later on Monday .

Anar Ottolenghi, 34, a resident of Moshav Telalim in the South, was inoculated with the vaccine candidate at Hadassah on Sunday morning.
Ottolenghi had not experienced any symptoms or side effects from the vaccine as of Monday morning. He will be released to his home later on Monday.
An Israeli who was vaccinated with one of the first doses of Israel's coronavirus vaccine candidate at Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem is "feeling great," according to a Monday morning update by Hadassah.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Education, Health ministries team to reassess masks for 1st, 2nd grades

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Education Minister Yoav Gallant agreed on establishing a team to reassess mask requirements for first and second grade students on Monday, after being contacted many times by teachers and parents on the issue.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--11 prisoners confirmed as infected with coronavirus

Some 11 prisoners at the Gilboa Prison were confirmed as infected with the coronavirus on Sunday, according to the Israel Prison Service.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Blue and White minister: Such a government can't continue

`` We do not work for [ opposition leader Yair ] Lapid or [ Prime Minister Benjamin ] Netanyahu , @ @ @ @ @ Israel , '' said Schuster .
`` Netanyahu is not dealing with appointments , the @ @ @ @ @ a government can not continue to work .
We will consider when to do this @ @ @ @ @ good . ''

"We do not work for [opposition leader Yair] Lapid or [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu, rather for the citizens of Israel," said Schuster. "Netanyahu is not dealing with appointments, the budget and legislation - such a government cannot continue to work. We will consider when to do this. The signs are not good."
Agriculture Minister and Blue and White member Alon Schuster stated on Monday that Blue and White would decide when to vote on dissolving the Knesset, as "such a government cannot continue to work," in an interview with KAN Reshet Bet.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Tanzania police arrest main opposition party leader ahead of protests

NAIROBI - Tanzanian police have arrested the leader of the main opposition party Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, the party's candidate in last week's presidential election, Tundu Lissu, told Reuters on Monday.The opposition has called for protests against the outcome of the poll, which returned President John Magufuli to office with 84% of the vote, demanding a repeat election due to widespread irregularities.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Coronavirus in Israel: 649 infected, 3.1% of tests return positive

Out of those infected , 372 are in serious condition and 170 are on ventilators .
One death was reported @ @ @ @ @ toll to 2,554 .

Out of those infected, 372 are in serious condition and 170 are on ventilators. One death was reported overnight, bringing the death toll to 2,554.
Some 649 new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported in Israel on Sunday, with 3.1% of tests returning positive, marking a rise in the percentage of positive tests, according to a Monday morning update by the Health Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-02--Coronavirus: Germany records 12,097 new cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 12,097 to 545,027, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.The reported death toll rose by 49 to 10,530, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Austrian police arrest man for Vienna terror attack – report

ISIS took credit for the terrorist attack in Vienna, Austria, without providing any evidence for the attack.The statement was accompanied by a picture of a bearded man, named "Abu Dagnah Al-Albany," saying he attacked crowds in central Vienna on Monday with a gun and a machine gun, before he was killed himself by Austrian police.
#ISIS has taken responsibility for the #ViennaAttack which claimed the lives of 4 people and injured dozens more. pic.twitter.com/Czi3CuZQgV — Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) November 3, 2020
Austrian police have arrested 14 people linked to the main suspect in the Vienna attack, Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said at a news conference on Tuesday.Two suspects were also arrest by police in Switzerland, Zurich."The extent to which there was a connection between the two arrested persons and the alleged assassin is currently the subject of ongoing clarifications and investigations which are being carried out by the responsible authorities," Swiss police said in a statement.
A 20-year-old Austrian-North Macedonian dual citizen, shot by police at the scene, is the chief suspect in the attack which left four dead and 22 injured. He was neutralized in just nine minutes.
However, Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig said the number of civilians injured was 23, not counting one who died in the hospital.Of these 24, one died, 10 have been released and 13 are still being treated, of whom three are in critical condition, he said.Without the rapid intervention of law enforcement, the incident could have been even worse, Nehammer said.The attacker was quickly identified, according to Austria's public security director, which led to 18 police raids being carried out following the raid on the attacker's home.North Macedonia's interior ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that three people who were involved in gun attacks all have dual Austrian and North Macedonian citizenship.All three were born in Austria, the ministry said, naming the three only by initials.Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Coronavirus in IDF: 136 infected, 1,858 in quarantine

Some 1,858 soldiers were in quarantine .

Some 1,858 soldiers were in quarantine.
Some 136 soldiers and workers in the IDF were infected with the coronavirus as of Tuesday morning, according to the IDF Spokespersons Unit.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Germany faced more than 400,000 daily coronavirus cases without action

`` The ( new ) measures can brake the spread of the virus , '' said Lars Schaade , Vice @ @ @ @ @ Institute , the leading authority in Germany on the virus .

Germany would have faced more than 400,000 new daily coronavirus cases by Christmas if the pace of infections had been allowed to continue, a senior health official said on Tuesday, a day after a new partial lockdown was introduced.
"The (new) measures can brake the spread of the virus," said Lars Schaade, Vice President of the Robert Koch Institute, the leading authority in Germany on the virus.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Communication ministry's gear stolen during internet event

Communication Minister Yoaz Hendel headed south to the Bedouin communities of Kuseife and Tel as-Sabi on Tuesday to mark the beginning of a new high-speed Internet connection service there. However, the necessary gear that enables the service was stolen before he arrived, N12 reporter Ben Mittelman tweeted on Tuesday.Both communities face higher-than-average levels of crime and theft.Twitter users joked at the expense of Hendel, who broke away from Blue and White to form his own party, by noting that “he who steals from a thief is forgiven,” hinting that Hendel “stole” the votes of those who placed him in the Knesset by breaking away from his former party.The expression, derived from the Talmud, is actually used in opposition to its original context.The Talmud means that he who steals from a thief must still return the stolen object but is exempt from paying a fine for the theft. Most people use the expression to mean that he who steals from a thief is free of any wrongdoing.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Man with machete arrested in Paris - police

Bystanders reported the man to police who briefly cordonned off the area , the spokesman added .

A man who was walking around in the Pere Lachaise area of central Paris on Tuesday with a machete has been arrested in his hotel room, a police spokesman said.
Bystanders reported the man to police who briefly cordonned off the area, the spokesman added.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Coronavirus in Israel: 774 infected, 2.3% of tests positive

A total of 382 patients in Israel were in serious condition and 164 were on ventilators .
The death toll @ @ @ @ @

The Ministerial Committee on Legislation voted on Tuesday to advance a bill that would double coronavirus fines from NIS 5,000 to NIS 10,000, as health officials warned that morbidity is on the rise.All the ministers voted in favor of the proposal, except for Religious Affairs Minister Avitan and Water and Higher Education Minister Ze’ev Elkin. The bill must now be legislated in the Knesset starting Wednesday.United Torah Judaism MKs will vote against it in the Knesset, but it is expected to pass easily with the support of opposition MKs.The doubling of the fines was a concession after efforts to quadruple them to NIS 20,000.Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel complained in the meeting that haredi (ultra-Orthodox) institutions are given carrots but not sticks.The announcement of the proposed fines came shortly after coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu said Tuesday that he estimated there are 10 times more people with coronavirus in Israel than the number that is verified.Speaking during a visit with Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz to the Alon national headquarters for breaking chains of infections, Gamzu said, “We talk about 600 verified cases, I estimate there are 10 times more verified people than we know. There is suspicion that people do not come to be tested.”He said that those who suspect they might have coronavirus and do not get screened are putting stage three of the country’s exit strategy at risk.On Monday, the coronavirus cabinet met and reviewed recent data that showed morbidity is on the rise and the country has surpassed a reproduction rate of 0.8. A reproduction rate is the number of people a sick person infects. The Health Ministry said that the country should not open up further if the rate does not remain under that level.Street shops are expected to open on Sunday and stage three of the exit strategy is supposed to commence one week later.During the visit, Gantz said that now the country now has a system for cutting chains of infection “among the best in the world, not only in the number of investigators but also in work efficiency.” He said that Israel can now investigate as many as 4,000 cases per day.Gamzu reminded that “a lot of people did not like the fact that the IDF would take responsibility” for cutting the chains of infection and said that “the IDF could not do it because it was a medical task.”Gantz said that the Home Front Command is operating in hundreds of municipalities and assisting in red, orange, yellow and green local authorities. However, “all this will not help if the public does not cooperate.”Multiple reports have indicated that a large percentage of Israelis lie during or do not cooperate with the epidemiological tracking process.Gamzu expressed similar sentiments: “Anyone who does not cooperate – the person being investigated must share all of his contacts, if he does not share everyone with whom he has been in contact – it is a major problem.”Later in the day, Gamzu participated in a strategic meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to brainstorm ideas for further dealing with the challenges of the pandemic.The meeting, according to N12, was referred to as a “consultation of the professors” and included other top health and government officials, such as Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Public Security Minister Amir Ohana, outgoing coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu, Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay, Health Ministry director-general Chezy Levy and former Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov.On Tuesday evening, the Health Ministry reported 776 new cases out of 35,520 who were screened. There were 393 people in serious condition, including 171 who were intubated. Eight people died between midnight and press time, bringing the death toll to 2,592.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--‘Israel stands with Austria,’ Netanyahu tells Kurz after Vienna attack

Netanyahu said he spoke to Austrian Chancellor Sebastia Kurz and told him “ the people of Israel stand with Austria…against @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are cooperating in every way , with our intelligence and every other @ @ @ @ @ Netanyahu added .
The prime minister made the remarks in a statement with Romanian Prime @ @ @ @ @ was in Jerusalem .

Netanyahu said he spoke to Austrian Chancellor Sebastia Kurz and told him “the people of Israel stand with Austria…against the savagery of Islamist terrorism.
“We are cooperating in every way, with our intelligence and every other way we can,” Netanyahu added.
The prime minister made the remarks in a statement with Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban, who was in Jerusalem.
Israel and Austria are sharing intelligence in the aftermath of a shooting at a Vienna synagogue, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Iran reports record of 8,932 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 422 patients had died in the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ to 36,160 .

Iran reported on Tuesday a record daily total of 8,932 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the overall figure to 637,712 for detected infections in the Middle East's worst-hit country, the Health Ministry said.
Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 422 patients had died in the past 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 36,160.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Palestinian arrested for yelling 'Jews are our dogs' in Old City

The suspect live-streamed the incident on social media .
He was released to home arrest after being arrested .

The suspect live-streamed the incident on social media. He was released to home arrest after being arrested.
A resident of east Jerusalem was arrested earlier this week after he shouted at a group of haredi Jews in the Old City of Jerusalem, saying "Palestine is our state. The Jews are our dogs."


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Bahrain announces emergency approval for use of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

The United Arab Emirates in September allowed similar emergency use of the same vaccine for frontline workers at high risk @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
The vaccine candidate , nearing the end of phase III trials in Egypt @ @ @ @ @ is a partnership between Sinopharm 's China National Biotec Group ( CNBG ) and Abu @ @ @ @ @ computing company Group 42 ( G42 ) .

Bahrain has granted emergency approval for the use of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate on frontline workers from Tuesday, state news agency BNA said, reporting an announcement by the health minister.
The United Arab Emirates in September allowed similar emergency use of the same vaccine for frontline workers at high risk of infection with the new coronavirus.
The vaccine candidate, nearing the end of phase III trials in Egypt, Bahrain and Jordan, is a partnership between Sinopharm's China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Group 42 (G42).


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--North Korea is building submarines capable of firing ballistic missiles

North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only one known experimental submarine capable of carrying a ballistic missile .
`` One of the submarines North Korea is building can carry a submarine-launched ballistic missile ( SLBM ) , '' Ha Tae-keung , an opposition party lawmaker on parliament ’ s intelligence committee , told Reuters .
`` One is a modified Romeo Class and the other is a new medium-large size one . ''
North Korea has been subject to U.N. Security Council sanctions since 2006 over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs .
North Korean leader Kim Jong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met three times since 2018 , but failed to make progress on U.S. calls for Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons and North Korea 's demands for an end to sanctions .
In July 2019 state media showed Kim inspecting a large , newly built submarine .
While North Korea did not describe the submarine ’ s weapons systems , analysts said the apparent size of the vessel indicated it was designed to carry missiles .
Later that year North Korea said it had successfully test-fired a new SLBM from the sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new SLBM design during a military parade in Pyongyang .
Kim 's vow to unveil new strategic weapons this year also led to speculation that North Korea could soon deploy an operational ballistic missile submarine .
North Korea has unveiled a total of 76 intercontinental ballistic missiles in nine different types at a military parade on Oct. 10 , that showcased the country ’ s long-range weapons for the first time in two years , Yonhap news agency reported , citing Ha .
The weapons showcased this year were the largest of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The lawmaker also said there was circumstantial evidence indicating that Kim had ordered an investigation into the North Korean troops who shot dead a South Korean fisheries official who went missing in late September , Yonhap reported .
North Korea last week said the shooting of the South Korean man in its waters last month was a self-defensive measure amid concerns about the coronavirus .

North Korea is building two new submarines, including one capable of firing ballistic missiles, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, following a closed-door briefing by the South's National Intelligence Service.
North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only one known experimental submarine capable of carrying a ballistic missile.
"One of the submarines North Korea is building can carry a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)," Ha Tae-keung, an opposition party lawmaker on parliament’s intelligence committee, told Reuters. "One is a modified Romeo Class and the other is a new medium-large size one."
North Korea has been subject to U.N. Security Council sanctions since 2006 over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump have met three times since 2018, but failed to make progress on U.S. calls for Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons and North Korea's demands for an end to sanctions.
In July 2019 state media showed Kim inspecting a large, newly built submarine. While North Korea did not describe the submarine’s weapons systems, analysts said the apparent size of the vessel indicated it was designed to carry missiles.
Later that year North Korea said it had successfully test-fired a new SLBM from the sea, and last month it showcased a new SLBM design during a military parade in Pyongyang.
Kim's vow to unveil new strategic weapons this year also led to speculation that North Korea could soon deploy an operational ballistic missile submarine.
North Korea has unveiled a total of 76 intercontinental ballistic missiles in nine different types at a military parade on Oct. 10, that showcased the country’s long-range weapons for the first time in two years, Yonhap news agency reported, citing Ha.
The weapons showcased this year were the largest of all past military parades in scale, he said.
The lawmaker also said there was circumstantial evidence indicating that Kim had ordered an investigation into the North Korean troops who shot dead a South Korean fisheries official who went missing in late September, Yonhap reported.
North Korea last week said the shooting of the South Korean man in its waters last month was a self-defensive measure amid concerns about the coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Poland's total number of coronavirus cases exceeds 400,000

The ministry reported 19,364 new cases on Tuesday , below the record high of 21,897 recorded last Saturday .

The total number of people infected with COVID-19 in Poland passed the 400,000 mark on Tuesday, the health ministry said, after the figures doubled in less than two weeks.
The ministry reported 19,364 new cases on Tuesday, below the record high of 21,897 recorded last Saturday.
The number of infected people since the beginning of the pandemic rose to 414,844, and the total number of deaths rose to 6,102, the ministry said on its Twitter account.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Four more in custody over last week's attack in French city of Nice

An assailant shouting `` Allahu Akbar '' ( God is Greatest ) beheaded a woman and killed two other people @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , in France 's second deadly knife attack in two weeks with a @ @ @ @ @ suspected attacker , a 21-year-old from Tunisia , was shot by police and is now @ @ @ @ @ hospital .

Another four people have been placed in custody over last week's fatal knife attack in the French city of Nice, BFM TV and Agence France Presse (AFP) reported on Tuesday.
An assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in Nice on Thursday, in France's second deadly knife attack in two weeks with a suspected Islamist motive.
The suspected attacker, a 21-year-old from Tunisia, was shot by police and is now in critical condition in a hospital.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Khamenei says Iran's US policy not affected by who wins election

`` Our policy towards the United States is clearly set and does not change with the movement of individuals .
It does not matter to us who comes and goes , '' Khamenei said in a speech carried live on state TV .
Khamenei was speaking on the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran , which coincided with the birthday of Islam 's Prophet Mohammad .
`` The students ' attack on this den of spies was quite appropriate and wise , '' Khamenei said , referring to radical Islamist students who stormed the embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventual 444 days .
There have been no U.S.-Iranian diplomatic relations since .
Iran this year canceled rallies and other events marking the embassy seizure because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus which has killed about 36,000 people in the country , the worst hit in the Middle East .
The Democratic nominee , Joe Biden , has pledged to rejoin Iran 's 2015 nuclear deal with six powers if Iran returns to compliance with it .
In 2018 President Donald Trump abandoned the deal , under which Iran international financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for curbs to its nuclear program .
Iran followed Washington 's rejection by reducing its compliance .
Iran 's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told U.S. network CBS on Monday that he wants the United States to rejoin the accord , but that `` re-engagement does not mean renegotiation '' because `` if we wanted to do that , we would have done it with President ( Donald ) Trump four years ago . ''
Zarif told CBS that `` the statements by the Biden camp have been more promising , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday the U.S. presidential election's result will not impact Tehran's policy towards Washington.
"Our policy towards the United States is clearly set and does not change with the movement of individuals. It does not matter to us who comes and goes," Khamenei said in a speech carried live on state TV.
Khamenei was speaking on the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, which coincided with the birthday of Islam's Prophet Mohammad.
"The students' attack on this den of spies was quite appropriate and wise," Khamenei said, referring to radical Islamist students who stormed the embassy, taking hostage 52 staff for an eventual 444 days. There have been no U.S.-Iranian diplomatic relations since.
Iran this year canceled rallies and other events marking the embassy seizure because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus which has killed about 36,000 people in the country, the worst hit in the Middle East.
The Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, has pledged to rejoin Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with six powers if Iran returns to compliance with it.
In 2018 President Donald Trump abandoned the deal, under which Iran international financial sanctions on Iran were lifted in return for curbs to its nuclear program. Iran followed Washington's rejection by reducing its compliance.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told U.S. network CBS on Monday that he wants the United States to rejoin the accord, but that "re-engagement does not mean renegotiation" because "if we wanted to do that, we would have done it with President (Donald) Trump four years ago."
Zarif told CBS that "the statements by the Biden camp have been more promising, but we will have to wait and see."
Trump has said he wants to strike a broader accord that would also address Iran's missile program and regional activities. Iran has ruled out any negotiations unless Washington first returns to the agreement.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Seven victims of Vienna attacks in life-threatening condition - APA

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Seven victims of the attack in Vienna are in a critical, life-threatening condition, Austrian news agency APA reported on Tuesday, citing a Health Association spokeswoman.A total of 17 victims of the attack are being treated at several hospitals, mainly for gunshot wounds and cuts, the spokeswoman said. The 10 patients with minor injuries are in shock, she added.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Vienna attacker was born and raised in the city, newspaper editor says

The gunman shot dead in the Vienna attacks on Monday was a 20-year-old born and raised in the city who was known to domestic intelligence because he was one of 90 Austrian Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria, a newspaper editor said on Tuesday.Kurtin S. had "Albanian roots" but his parents were originally from North Macedonia, the editor of the weekly Falter newspaper Florian Klenk said on Twitter, without giving details of the source for that information. Police thought he was not capable of planning an attack in Vienna, Klenk added.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Philippines confirms 1,772 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths

The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday recorded 1,772 new coronavirus infections and 49 more deaths.In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have risen to 387,161 while deaths have reached 7,318. The Philippines has the second highest number of coronavirus infections and deaths in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Paris to go back under evening curfew as COVID-19 cases rise

The French government will reimpose an evening curfew on Paris, and possibly the greater Paris Ile-de-France region, to tackle the country's worsening COVID-19 figures, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Tuesday."We are going to reinstate a curfew on Paris, and perhaps the Ile-de-France. The Interior Ministry will specify the details later in the day and an edict will be issued," Attal told BFM TV.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Russia's Putin condemns 'cruel and cynical' Vienna attacks

In a telegram sent to Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz , Putin called the attack a `` cruel and cynical crime @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday condemned attacks across Vienna that left five people dead in the city center and said Moscow was ready to boost counter-terrorism cooperation with Austria.
In a telegram sent to Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Putin called the attack a "cruel and cynical crime," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Hundreds of police fanned out across Vienna earlier on Tuesday, searching for perpetrators of the attacks after what a government minister said was an "Islamist terrorist" incident.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Russia reports 18,648 new coronavirus cases, 355 deaths

Russia reported 18,648 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, including 5,150 in Moscow, pushing the national tally to 1,673,686 since the pandemic began.Authorities said 355 people had died in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 28,828.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Ayelet Shaked enters quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient

Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked entered quarantine on Tuesday after coming into contact with a coronavirus patient at the Knesset.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Czech Republic reports 9,241 new coronavirus cases, 225 deaths

The tally of infections rose to 350,896 in the nation of 10.7 million people , while deaths stood at 3,654 @

The Czech Republic reported 9,241 new coronavirus cases for Nov. 2, and 225 new deaths, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday.
The tally of infections rose to 350,896 in the nation of 10.7 million people, while deaths stood at 3,654.
The increase in deaths was spread over several days because of reporting issues, however, and was not limited to the past 24 hours.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Another victim of Vienna attacks dies, news agency APA says

In an early morning televised news conference , Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer repeated calls for the public to stay off the streets .
`` We experienced an attack yesterday evening by at least one Islamist terrorist , a situation that we have not had to live through in Austria for decades , '' Nehammer said .
`` Austria for more than 75 years has been a strong democracy , a mature democracy , a country whose identity is marked by values and basic rights , with freedom of expression and rule of law , but also tolerance in human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yesterday 's attack is an attack on just these values . ''
THE ASSAILANT killed by police , and other potential gunmen , attacked six locations in central Vienna on Monday evening , starting outside the main synagogue .
Witnesses described the men firing into crowds in bars with automatic rifles , as many people took advantage of the last evening before a nationwide curfew was introduced because of COVID-19 .
The gunman shot dead in the Vienna attacks on Monday was a 20-year-old born and raised in the city who was known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 90 Austrian Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria , a newspaper editor said on Tuesday .
Kurtin S. had `` Albanian roots '' but his parents were originally from North Macedonia , the editor of the weekly Falter newspaper Florian Klenk said on Twitter , without giving details of the source for that information .
Police thought he was not capable of planning an attack in Vienna , Klenk added .
THE ASSAILANT killed by police , and other potential gunmen , attacked six locations in central Vienna on Monday evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Witnesses described the men firing into crowds in bars with automatic rifles , as many people took advantage of the last evening before a nationwide curfew was introduced because of COVID-19.The gunman shot dead in the Vienna attacks on Monday was a 20-year-old born and raised in the city who was known to domestic intelligence because he was one of 90 Austrian Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria , a newspaper editor said on Tuesday.Kurtin S. had `` Albanian roots '' but his parents were originally from North Macedonia , the editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on Twitter , without giving details of the source for that information .
Police thought he was not capable of planning an attack in Vienna , Klenk added .
Police confirmed on Tuesday that three civilians - two men and a woman - were killed in the attacks with at least 15 others wounded , including a police officer .
Broadcaster ORF later said a fourth civilian , a woman , had died .
Nehammer said video material had been seized from the home of the known assailant during a search and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News agency APA reported that multiple homes had been searched and arrests made , citing the Interior Ministry .
A ministry spokesperson was not immediately available for comment on the APA report .
Vienna 's police chief declined to provide further details on the attacker 's identity , citing potential endangerment of the investigation .
Videos circulated on social media of a gunman running down a cobblestone street shooting and shouting .
One showed a man gunning down a person outside what appeared to be a bar on the street housing the synagogue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historic center of the city overnight , urging the public to shelter in place .
Many sought refuge in bars and hotels , while public transport throughout the old town was shut down and police scoured the city.Videos circulated on social media of a gunman running down a cobblestone street shooting and shouting .
One showed a man gunning down a person outside what appeared to be a bar on the street housing the synagogue .
The shooting happened on Schwedenplatz , a square located opposite the Carmelite Quarter where several synagogues are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve the Jewish institutions , the president of the city ’ s communal organization said .
OSKAR DEUTCH , president of the Jewish Community in Vienna , on Monday told the Kurier news site that none of the city ’ s Jewish institutions appear to have been hit .
But he did not know if they had been a target in the shooting and warned the city ’ s Jews to stay home .
Officials said that holding school on Tuesday would not be compulsory .
Still active : Stay at home !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ take shelter !
Keep away from public places , do n't use public Transportation !
# 0211w — POLIZEI WIEN ( @ LPDWien ) November 2 , 2020 According to Rabbi Jacob Biderman , director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Austria , all of the city ’ s synagogues have been accounted for with no known injuries or loss of life in the Jewish community .
“ While there is much about this attack that we do not yet know , we are thankful that the Jewish community seems to have been spared from harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured , ” Biderman told Chabad.org .
OSKAR DEUTCH , president of the Jewish Community in Vienna , on Monday told the Kurier news site that none of the city ’ s Jewish institutions appear to have been hit .
But he did not know if they had been a target in the shooting and warned the city ’ s Jews to stay home .
Officials said that holding school on Tuesday would not be compulsory.According to Rabbi Jacob Biderman , director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Austria , all of the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known injuries or loss of life in the Jewish community .
Two men and a woman were killed in the attack on central Vienna on Monday night that the Austrian interior minister blamed on an Islamic State sympathizer , the only known attacker who was shot dead by police , Vienna 's police chief told a news conference on Tuesday.Another female victim of Monday 's attacks in Vienna died on Tuesday following the initial police announcement , according to news agency APA , which would bring the death toll to four civilians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported a fourth person killed in addition to the attacker who was shot dead , citing Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig.Seven victims of the attack in Vienna are in a critical , life-threatening condition , Austrian news agency APA reported on Tuesday , citing a Health Association spokeswoman.About 50 shots were fired throughout the skirmish , according to witnesses .
The government announced three days of national mourning , and a minute 's silence at noon .

Two men and a woman were killed in the attack on central Vienna on Monday night that the Austrian interior minister blamed on an Islamic State sympathizer, the only known attacker who was shot dead by police, Vienna's police chief told a news conference on Tuesday.Another female victim of Monday's attacks in Vienna died on Tuesday following the initial police announcement, according to news agency APA, which would bring the death toll to four civilians and one attacker.Vienna's Kurier daily newspaper also reported a fourth person killed in addition to the attacker who was shot dead, citing Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig.Seven victims of the attack in Vienna are in a critical, life-threatening condition, Austrian news agency APA reported on Tuesday, citing a Health Association spokeswoman.About 50 shots were fired throughout the skirmish, according to witnesses. The government announced three days of national mourning, and a minute's silence at noon.
A massive search operation has been launched for other attackers, with at least 1,000 police officers fanning out across the city, a police spokesman said.
Two people were arrested near Vienna on Tuesday, according to APA, as police hunted accomplices of the gunman or gunmen..
In an early morning televised news conference, Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer repeated calls for the public to stay off the streets.
Nehammer said police had shot dead one attacker, a man wearing an explosives belt that turned out to be fake, whom authorities have identified as an Islamic State sympathizer.
The terrorist who was shot dead by security forces was known to intelligence services. He had shown interest in traveling to Syria in the past and was prevented from doing so in July, according to Austrian newspaper Falter.
"We experienced an attack yesterday evening by at least one Islamist terrorist, a situation that we have not had to live through in Austria for decades," Nehammer said.
"Austria for more than 75 years has been a strong democracy, a mature democracy, a country whose identity is marked by values and basic rights, with freedom of expression and rule of law, but also tolerance in human coexistence," he said. "Yesterday's attack is an attack on just these values."
THE ASSAILANT killed by police, and other potential gunmen, attacked six locations in central Vienna on Monday evening, starting outside the main synagogue. Witnesses described the men firing into crowds in bars with automatic rifles, as many people took advantage of the last evening before a nationwide curfew was introduced because of COVID-19.The gunman shot dead in the Vienna attacks on Monday was a 20-year-old born and raised in the city who was known to domestic intelligence because he was one of 90 Austrian Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria, a newspaper editor said on Tuesday.Kurtin S. had "Albanian roots" but his parents were originally from North Macedonia, the editor of the weekly Falter newspaper Florian Klenk said on Twitter, without giving details of the source for that information. Police thought he was not capable of planning an attack in Vienna, Klenk added.
Police confirmed on Tuesday that three civilians - two men and a woman - were killed in the attacks with at least 15 others wounded, including a police officer. Broadcaster ORF later said a fourth civilian, a woman, had died.
Nehammer said video material had been seized from the home of the known assailant during a search and police were investigating his potential connections.
News agency APA reported that multiple homes had been searched and arrests made, citing the Interior Ministry. A ministry spokesperson was not immediately available for comment on the APA report.
Vienna's police chief declined to provide further details on the attacker's identity, citing potential endangerment of the investigation.
Police sealed off much of the historic center of the city overnight, urging the public to shelter in place. Many sought refuge in bars and hotels, while public transport throughout the old town was shut down and police scoured the city.
The shooting happened on Schwedenplatz, a square located opposite the Carmelite Quarter where several synagogues are located, but the attack did not involve the Jewish institutions, the president of the city’s communal organization said.
OSKAR DEUTCH, president of the Jewish Community in Vienna, on Monday told the Kurier news site that none of the city’s Jewish institutions appear to have been hit. But he did not know if they had been a target in the shooting and warned the city’s Jews to stay home. Officials said that holding school on Tuesday would not be compulsory. OSKAR DEUTCH, president of the Jewish Community in Vienna, on Monday told the Kurier news site that none of the city’s Jewish institutions appear to have been hit. But he did not know if they had been a target in the shooting and warned the city’s Jews to stay home. Officials said that holding school on Tuesday would not be compulsory. Still active: Stay at home! If you're on the Streets, take shelter! Keep away from public places, don't use public Transportation! #0211w — POLIZEI WIEN (@LPDWien) November 2, 2020 According to Rabbi Jacob Biderman, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Austria, all of the city’s synagogues have been accounted for with no known injuries or loss of life in the Jewish community. “While there is much about this attack that we do not yet know, we are thankful that the Jewish community seems to have been spared from harm and extend our prayers for all those injured,” Biderman told Chabad.org. According to Rabbi Jacob Biderman, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Austria, all of the city’s synagogues have been accounted for with no known injuries or loss of life in the Jewish community.
Videos circulated on social media of a gunman running down a cobblestone street shooting and shouting. One showed a man gunning down a person outside what appeared to be a bar on the street housing the synagogue.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Merkel says fight against 'Islamist terrorism' is common struggle

`` In these terrible hours when Vienna has become the target of terrorist violence , my thoughts are with the @ @ @ @ @ forces facing the danger , '' Merkel said in a statement published by her spokesman @ @ @ @ @

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her shock at the attacks across central Vienna and said Germany stood in solidarity with neighbouring Austria in the fight against "Islamist terrorism".
"In these terrible hours when Vienna has become the target of terrorist violence, my thoughts are with the people there and the security forces facing the danger," Merkel said in a statement published by her spokesman on Twitter on Tuesday.
"We Germans stand in sympathy and solidarity with our Austrian friends. The fight against Islamist terrorism is our common struggle."


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Ukraine reports record daily new coronavirus cases

Ukraine registered a record 8,899 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Tuesday, up from the Oct. 30 high of 8,312.Total infections stood at 411,093 by Tuesday with 7,532 deaths.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--One killed as train collides with vehicle in central Israel

Israel Railways stopped trains between Netanya and Herzliya until further notice after the collision .

Israel Railways stopped trains between Netanya and Herzliya until further notice after the collision.
One person was killed after a train collided with his vehicle south of Netanya on Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Death toll from Friday's Turkey earthquake reaches 100

The death toll from Friday 's earthquake in the Aegean Sea has reached 100 , with Turkey 's Disaster and @ @ @ @ @ ) announcing that 98 people had died in the western Turkish city of Izmir .
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The death toll from Friday's earthquake in the Aegean Sea has reached 100, with Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announcing that 98 people had died in the western Turkish city of Izmir.
Two teenagers also died on the Greek island of Samos, authorities said. It was the deadliest quake to hit Turkey in nearly a decade.


jerusalempost--2020-11-03--Twitter, Facebook flag Trump post questioning Supreme Court voting decision

Twitter and Facebook late on Monday both flagged a post by President Donald Trump that called a US Supreme Court decision on voting in Pennsylvania `` very dangerous . ''
The US Supreme Court last week allowed extended deadlines for receiving mail-in ballots in Tuesday 's election in Pennsylvania and North Carolina , states pivotal to Trump 's re-election chances .
The decision let stand a ruling by Pennsylvania 's top court allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to three days later to be counted .
`` The Supreme Court decision on voting in Pennsylvania is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote in his post on both platforms .
`` It will allow rampant and unchecked cheating and will undermine our entire systems of laws .
It will also induce violence in the streets .
Something must be done ! ''
Twitter added a disclaimer to Trump 's tweet , saying that its content was `` disputed '' and `` might be misleading . ''
The action was in line with Twitter 's `` civic integrity policy , '' a Twitter spokesman told Reuters , saying that the social media the platform will `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Twitter 's disclaimer included a link to information on how voting by mail is `` legal and safe . ''
Facebook posted a disclaimer saying that voting by mail and voting in person have a `` history of trustworthiness '' in the U.S. , with voter fraud being extremely rare .

Twitter and Facebook late on Monday both flagged a post by President Donald Trump that called a US Supreme Court decision on voting in Pennsylvania "very dangerous."
The US Supreme Court last week allowed extended deadlines for receiving mail-in ballots in Tuesday's election in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, states pivotal to Trump's re-election chances. The decision let stand a ruling by Pennsylvania's top court allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to three days later to be counted.
"The Supreme Court decision on voting in Pennsylvania is a VERY dangerous one," Trump wrote in his post on both platforms. "It will allow rampant and unchecked cheating and will undermine our entire systems of laws. It will also induce violence in the streets. Something must be done!"
Twitter added a disclaimer to Trump's tweet, saying that its content was "disputed" and "might be misleading."
The action was in line with Twitter's "civic integrity policy," a Twitter spokesman told Reuters, saying that the social media the platform will "significantly restrict engagements" on the tweet.
Twitter's disclaimer included a link to information on how voting by mail is "legal and safe."
Facebook posted a disclaimer saying that voting by mail and voting in person have a "history of trustworthiness" in the U.S., with voter fraud being extremely rare.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Miki Zohar investigated for alleged extortion of A-G Mandelblit

Coalition chairman Miki Zohar (Likud) was interrogated on Thursday by the police corruption squad Lahav 433 for his alleged extortion and threats against Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit.The Justice Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that deputy state attorney for special affairs Nurit Litman approved the interrogation since Mandelblit must recuse himself from the case.The police investigation is “being conducted with the approval and accompaniment of the State Attorney’s Office,” the police spokesperson said.Zohar, shortly after the announcement, shared on Facebook that it is a “sad day for our democracy.”“I will not hide the fact that I was surprised, since this is an investigation to silence me that is based on me sharing my opinion in an interview on the radio,” Zohar wrote.Late Thursday night, he told Channel 13 in an interview that he had not made any threats about what would happen to Mandelblit if he did not quit and drop the cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Rather, “I projected, felt and hoped that” more recordings about alleged improprieties by Mandelblit would come out, noting that he himself “had nothing else” concrete to use against the attorney-general.Reflecting on his interrogation by police, he said he was, “very surprised… insisted the questioning be recorded… but the interrogators were very professional.”Most commentators think the case will be closed, but was brought to protect prosecutors from feeling intimidated by politicians who crossed the line from criticism to specific threats.IN MID-OCTOBER, Zohar threatened to release a series of audio recordings of Mandelblit’s private conversations, telling 103FM, “Everything has already been clarified, and I tell you that it’s just a small part. If Mandelblit does not resign and dismiss the indictments, we will reveal more.”Asked if he was threatening Mandelblit, he said “it is not a threat, it’s a promise.”Thursday night Zohar said this “promise” was just based on already publicly available exposes and nothing concrete.Back in mid-October, after Netanyahu distanced himself from the remarks of his loyalist, Zohar backed off.“I didn’t intend to threaten the attorney-general, but I still think he should quit,” he told the Post.This last statement was viewed as a failure to retract the threat and may have led to the questioning.Earlier in October, Channel 12 reported that Mandelblit complained that then-state attorney Shai Nitzan “has his hands around my throat” in private telephone calls between 2015 and 2016.Obtained by Channel 12, Mandelblit’s cell phone recordings to then-Israel Bar Association president Efi Nave – about Nitzan’s decision not to declare the basis for closing an earlier case against the attorney-general – related to what was known as the “Harpaz Affair.”Although Mandelblit was only a minor protagonist in the affair – which was centered around a 2010 rivalry between then-defense minister Ehud Barak and then-IDF chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi – the attorney-general, who then served as the military advocate-general, was suspected of withholding information from police for 24 hours.“The cancellation of the indictments, the publication of a public apology by the two and the resignation of Mandelblit will not correct the terrible and unnecessary injustice done to Netanyahu and the Likud,” Zohar tweeted on Tuesday.NETANYAHU EXPRESSED disapproval of Zohar’s statements, saying “MK Miki Zohar’s remarks were made without the prime minister’s knowledge and were not made with his advice. The prime minister did not discuss the matter with MK Zohar, and he disapproves of what was said.” Blue and White demanded that Zohar resign, saying that he was pushing the country toward elections.“Miki Zohar should terminate his position as chairman of the coalition. He undermines the stability of the government every day, and every day he’s in office brings us downhill to elections,” said the party in a statement. “Israel deserves more.”Mandelblit’s office responded at the time that he was unfazed by Zohar.“The claim that he was blackmailed or influenced in his decisions… by… extraneous considerations is unfounded and ridiculous… These decisions [were] made after a professional and orderly procedure with the participation of many parties,” added the statement.The office stressed that there is “no affinity or connection between what was said angrily in a closed conversation between friends years ago,” and the Netanyahu case.The Movement for Quality Government in Israel called on the police commissioner to investigate Zohar for extortion.“This is not the conduct of elected officials… It is the conduct of a gang drunk with power and an agenda that does everything in its power to protect a prime minister accused of three serious indictments,” said the movement.Likewise, the Crime Minister Movement, which also referred the issue to the police, said Zohar’s threats against Mandelblit were “an unprecedented incident.”RESPONDING TO Zohar’s interrogation, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin said that he “cannot accept a situation in which a Knesset member is investigated due to a statement made in the context of his position in public office.“Today, a new term called a ‘silencing investigation’ has been established to deter public figures from freely expressing their views,” he continued. “I expect all heads of the factions in the Knesset to unite in demanding that the investigation be stopped.”Public Security Minister Amir Ohana came to Zohar’s defense, slamming law enforcement. He echoed Levin that public servants could not be interrogated for their statements as public figures.Ohana referred to Zohar’s radio appearance as simply an incident in which he unsuccessfully misspoke and clarified afterwards. The public security minister called the interrogation “simply embarrassing.”Yamina faction chair and former justice minister MK Ayelet Shaked said that “the interrogation of MK Miki Zohar because of an unfortunate statement he apologized for is a disgrace to the law enforcement system in a democratic state.“The law enforcement system would do well to come back and admit it was wrong,” she concluded.There was no comment on Thursday from Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn or other members of Blue and White.Joint List MK Ofer Cassif slammed Zohar, saying, “Freedom of speech is a holy value. Explicit threats are not part of this,” and said Zohar threatened Mandelblit at Netanyahu’s bidding.Gil Hoffman contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Midrasha instructor accused of sexually assaulting his student

A resident of Or Yehuda was accused on Thursday afternoon of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a midrasha (post-high school religious institution).The 34-year-old, Ofer Maximov, was an instructor in the midrasha; the 17-year-old was his student.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Gamzu to request lockdown extension on Majdal Shams

Outgoing coronavirus commissioner Prof. Ronni Gamzu is to request an extension to the closure on the Druze town of Majdal Shams in northern Israel.The town, had been under coronavirus lockdown until November 5, but Gamzu will request this be extended.He will also request an additional closure on the Druze village of Mas'ada.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Interior minister decides to open Jordan River crossing - report

Interior Minister Arye Deri decided on Thursday that the Jordan River crossing will open on Tuesday.The decision was made after a meeting with relevant authorities, including representatives from the Foreign Ministry, the National Security Council, the Police, the Transportation Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Homefront Command.At the meeting, officials discussed the health and security repercussions of opening the crossing before Deri made the decision.There is still no decision about the Taybeh crossing and Deri instructed the National Security Council and the Health Ministry to coordinate with Egypt on the logistical details of opening this crossing.Deri asked that the relevant authorities present information in two weeks so that he can decide about the crossing.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Egypt examines border with Israel and Gaza, likely checking for tunnel

Egypt examined the area around the meeting of the borders between Israel, Gaza and Egypt on Thursday, apparently looking for a tunnel, according to Walla! News.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Police arrest 11 in Portland, 50 in New York at protests after US vote

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In New York, police said they had made about 50 arrests in protests that spread in the city late on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Coronavirus in the IDF: 125 infected, 1,780 in quarantine

As of Thursday there are 125 IDF soldiers and civilian employees infected with coronavirus, according to the IDF. Some 1,780 IDF soldiers and employees are in quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Following heavy rain, Kinneret water level increases by 2 cm

Following heavy rainfall across Israel, the water level at the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) increased by two cm and measured at -209.975 meters on Thursday, according to Ynet news citing the Israeli Water authority.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Coronavirus in Israel: 754 new cases on Wednesday

There were 754 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Wednesday the Health Ministry announced Thursday morning.The Health Ministry also announced they conducted 39,699 tests - around 2% of tests returned a positive result. Some 353 of current patients are in serious condition, with 154 intubated. The death toll is 2,597.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Pelosi says it's 'clear' that Biden has won, despite ongoing tally

`` This afternoon , Joe Biden made it clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will have enough votes to win the @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi in a Dear Colleague letter on Wednesday .
`` The American people have made @ @ @ @ @ ballot box , and are sending Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House @ @ @ @ @ election will be historic , propelled by the votes of a record-shattering 70 million Americans @ @ @ @ @ received by a presidential ticket in American history . ''
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"This afternoon, Joe Biden made it clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will have enough votes to win the Electoral College," wrote Pelosi in a Dear Colleague letter on Wednesday. "The American people have made their choice clear at the ballot box, and are sending Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. Joe Biden’s election will be historic, propelled by the votes of a record-shattering 70 million Americans – the most votes ever received by a presidential ticket in American history."
Pelosi acknowledged that the election was "challenging," but added that the Democratic party had succeeded in keeping the majority in the House of Representatives. The speaker of the house stressed that Americans "must remain patient" while votes are tallied and races are called.
As battleground states continued to tally ballots on Wednesday night, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said that "the American people have made their choice clear at the ballot box, and are sending [Democratic candidates] Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House."


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Which US states are still counting votes and when will they be done?

The outcome of the US presidential election hung in the balance on Wednesday as nine states continued to count ballots , including some of the most competitive battleground states where the tally could take days to complete .
Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a slight edge over Republican President Donald Trump with 227 to 213 electoral votes .
That leaves 98 electoral votes to be allocated , and possible paths to victory for both candidates .
The winner needs to secure 270 votes .
Here is the state of play in the nine states .
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Still , just 47 % of the expected vote has been counted , with Trump ahead by 62.9 % to 33 % .
Biden has a significant lead , and the Associated Press and Fox News have already called the state for the Democrat .
With 86 % of the expected vote counted , Biden leads with 51.0 % against 47.6 % for Trump , according to Edison Research .
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told ABC News that Maricopa County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had about 400,000 outstanding ballots to be counted and would release more results on Wednesday at 7 p.m. MST ( 0200 GMT Thursday ) , and again at 9:30 p.m. MST ( 0430 GMT Thursday ) .
Trump is holding onto a narrow lead , but several of the large counties around Atlanta that lean Democratic have substantial numbers of ballots still to count .
With 94 % of the expected vote counted , Trump is ahead with 50.0 % versus 48.8 % for Biden .
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of Wednesday .
Under Georgia law , if the margin between the candidates is less than or equal to 0.5 percentage point , a candidate may request a recount within two business days following the certification of results .
Maine is one of two states that divide their Electoral College votes between the winner of the statewide popular vote and the winner in each of its congressional districts .
Edison Research has allocated Biden two votes for the statewide outcome , which he leads by 53.8 % to 43.2 % with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes counted .
It also called the state 's 1st Congressional District for Biden , giving him a third electoral vote from the state .
Trump has a lead of 51.4 % to 45.1 % in the state 's 2nd Congressional District .
The Associated Press projected Trump the winner of the state 's fourth vote on Wednesday , with only 53.7 % of the expected vote in .
Biden has a razor-thin but growing margin , with CNN and NBC projecting Biden the winner there just before 4.30 p.m. EST ( 2130 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump by 49.8 % to 48.6 % with 97 % of the state 's expected votes counted .
Wayne County - the state 's largest and home to Detroit - had counted 95 % of expected votes , with Biden leading Trump by 67.6 % to 31 % .
The vote counts in Wayne and a clutch of other key counties are expected to continue updating on Wednesday .
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the state aimed to have a first , unofficial tabulation within 24 hours .
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Edison Research data shows 86 % of the expected vote is in and Biden 's lead is just 49.3 % to 48.7 % for Trump .
State officials expect the remaining votes - largely mail-in ballots - to be counted by 9 a.m. PST ( 1700 GMT ) on Thursday .
Clark County , the state 's largest and home to Las Vegas , has tallied 84 % of expected votes so far and Biden is ahead there 52.9 % versus 45.4 % for Trump .
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The state allows mail-in ballots postmarked by Tuesday to be counted if they are received by Nov. 12 .
On Wednesday morning , the Biden campaign said it expected a final result to take several days , and state officials said later on Wednesday that a full result would not be known until next week .
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With 85 % of the expected vote counted , Trump is up 51.7 % to 47.1 % for Biden .
Officials there can accept mailed-in ballots up to three days after the election if they are postmarked by Tuesday .
About 1 million votes remain to be counted , Governor Tom Wolf , a Democrat , said on Wednesday .
If the margin of victory is within half of 1 % , state law requires a recount .
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Biden is up 49.4 % to 48.8 % for Trump with 99 % of the expected vote tallied , according to Edison Research .
Edison said that it would not call a race in Wisconsin or any state where the margin is narrow enough to allow a candidate to demand a recount under state law .
Some media outlets , including NBC and the Associated Press , projected Biden the winner .
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Reuters has not independently tabulated the ballots .

The outcome of the US presidential election hung in the balance on Wednesday as nine states continued to count ballots, including some of the most competitive battleground states where the tally could take days to complete.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a slight edge over Republican President Donald Trump with 227 to 213 electoral votes. That leaves 98 electoral votes to be allocated, and possible paths to victory for both candidates. The winner needs to secure 270 votes.
Here is the state of play in the nine states. The vote counts are supplied by Edison Research.
Alaska
Trump has a wide lead and is broadly expected to carry the state. Still, just 47% of the expected vote has been counted, with Trump ahead by 62.9% to 33%.
Arizona
Biden has a significant lead, and the Associated Press and Fox News have already called the state for the Democrat. With 86% of the expected vote counted, Biden leads with 51.0% against 47.6% for Trump, according to Edison Research.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told ABC News that Maricopa County, which includes heavily populated Phoenix, had about 400,000 outstanding ballots to be counted and would release more results on Wednesday at 7 p.m. MST (0200 GMT Thursday), and again at 9:30 p.m. MST (0430 GMT Thursday).
Georgia
Trump is holding onto a narrow lead, but several of the large counties around Atlanta that lean Democratic have substantial numbers of ballots still to count. With 94% of the expected vote counted, Trump is ahead with 50.0% versus 48.8% for Biden.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he hoped to have a result by the end of Wednesday.
Under Georgia law, if the margin between the candidates is less than or equal to 0.5 percentage point, a candidate may request a recount within two business days following the certification of results.
Maine
Maine is one of two states that divide their Electoral College votes between the winner of the statewide popular vote and the winner in each of its congressional districts.
Edison Research has allocated Biden two votes for the statewide outcome, which he leads by 53.8% to 43.2% with 87% of the state's expected votes counted. It also called the state's 1st Congressional District for Biden, giving him a third electoral vote from the state.
Trump has a lead of 51.4% to 45.1% in the state's 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press projected Trump the winner of the state's fourth vote on Wednesday, with only 53.7% of the expected vote in.
Michigan
Biden has a razor-thin but growing margin, with CNN and NBC projecting Biden the winner there just before 4.30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Wednesday. Biden leads Trump by 49.8% to 48.6% with 97% of the state's expected votes counted.
Wayne County - the state's largest and home to Detroit - had counted 95% of expected votes, with Biden leading Trump by 67.6% to 31%.
The vote counts in Wayne and a clutch of other key counties are expected to continue updating on Wednesday. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the state aimed to have a first, unofficial tabulation within 24 hours.
Nevada
Long seen as a solid Biden-leaning state, Nevada now appears in play. Edison Research data shows 86% of the expected vote is in and Biden's lead is just 49.3% to 48.7% for Trump.
State officials expect the remaining votes - largely mail-in ballots - to be counted by 9 a.m. PST (1700 GMT) on Thursday. Clark County, the state's largest and home to Las Vegas, has tallied 84% of expected votes so far and Biden is ahead there 52.9% versus 45.4% for Trump.
North Carolina
The margin between Trump and Biden is less than 2 percentage points as the president clings to a lead of 50.1% to 48.7% for the Democrat, with 95% of the expected vote counted.
The state allows mail-in ballots postmarked by Tuesday to be counted if they are received by Nov. 12. On Wednesday morning, the Biden campaign said it expected a final result to take several days, and state officials said later on Wednesday that a full result would not be known until next week.
Pennsylvania
Of the battleground states, Pennsylvania has the furthest to go in counting votes, and Trump so far maintains a lead. With 85% of the expected vote counted, Trump is up 51.7% to 47.1% for Biden.
Officials there can accept mailed-in ballots up to three days after the election if they are postmarked by Tuesday. About 1 million votes remain to be counted, Governor Tom Wolf, a Democrat, said on Wednesday.
If the margin of victory is within half of 1%, state law requires a recount.
Wisconsin
The Trump campaign said on Wednesday it would request a recount of votes in Wisconsin, where the margin between the candidates is less than 1 percentage point.
Biden is up 49.4% to 48.8% for Trump with 99% of the expected vote tallied, according to Edison Research. Edison said that it would not call a race in Wisconsin or any state where the margin is narrow enough to allow a candidate to demand a recount under state law. Some media outlets, including NBC and the Associated Press, projected Biden the winner.
Note: Vote counts supplied by Edison Research, which provides exit polls and voting data to the National Election Pool media consortium. Reuters has not independently tabulated the ballots.


jerusalempost--2020-11-05--Trump campaign files lawsuit in Georgia seeking to pause vote count

Trump 's campaign has mounted a multi-pronged legal attack in several battleground states in the wake of the tight Nov. @ @ @ @ @ campaign has asked to intervene in a pending US Supreme Court case over whether Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ was still working its way through hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots , should be @ @ @ @ @ sent by Election Day .
It also said it has filed lawsuits in Michigan and @ @ @ @ @ counting , arguing that officials had failed to allow fair access to counting sites .

Trump's campaign has mounted a multi-pronged legal attack in several battleground states in the wake of the tight Nov. 3 presidential election.
The campaign has asked to intervene in a pending US Supreme Court case over whether Pennsylvania, another key state that was still working its way through hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots, should be permitted to accept late-arriving ballots sent by Election Day.
It also said it has filed lawsuits in Michigan and Pennsylvania seeking to halt vote counting, arguing that officials had failed to allow fair access to counting sites.
US President Donald Trump's reelection campaign has filed a lawsuit in Georgia seeking to pause the state's count for the presidential election, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-04--Biden earns most votes cast for any presidential candidate in history

Biden had received over 71.22 votes as of Wednesday night , according to the Associated Press .
The previous record @ @ @ @ @ Barack Obama who earned nearly 69.5 million votes in 2008 .

Biden had received over 71.22 votes as of Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press. The previous record was held by former president Barack Obama who earned nearly 69.5 million votes in 2008.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden broke the record for the most votes cast for any presidential candidate in the history of the United States on Wednesday.