jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Sudan's prime minister congratulates Biden, Harris on election victory

The former US vice president is expected to win Pennsylvania ’ s 20 Electoral College votes and Nevada ’ s six that will move him past the 270 threshold needed to secure the keys to the White House .
That number could still increase , however , as counting is still underway with four other states too close to call .
Kamala Harris will make history and become the first woman , and woman of color , to serve as vice president .
The defeat of Donald Trump is the first time since 1992 that a sitting president has lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday : “ America , I ’ m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country .
The work ahead of us will be hard , but I promise you this : I will be a President for all Americans – whether you voted for me or not .
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.
” “ With the campaign over , it ’ s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation , ” Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement came as Trump signaled he did not intend to concede and will challenge the results in a few key swing states .
The Trump campaign released a statement on Saturday telling Biden that the election was “ far from over.
” “ We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner , and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him : They don ’ t want the truth to be exposed , ” the Trump campaign said .
“ The simple fact is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden has not been certified as the winner of any states , let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts , or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor.
” The campaign also emphasized that the legal battle is still underway .
“ Beginning Monday , our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated , ” the statement read .
On Saturday morning , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I won the election by a lot !
” Biden was able to flip Pennsylvania , Michigan , and Wisconsin , three states that Trump won in 2016 , in addition to keeping all the states that Hillary Clinton won in the last election cycle .
He also leads in Arizona , a state that no Democrat has won since 1996 .
Fox News and AP projected that Biden will carry Arizona , but other networks had yet to do so .
Biden also leads in Georgia , a state that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is still too close to call .
The Democrats were on the verge of securing a majority in the House of Representatives on Saturday , although Republicans flipped eight seats , to the disappointment of Democrats who hoped for a “ blue wave.
” Control of the Senate remained in the balance as two races were too close to call , and Georgia is projected to head for a double runoff in January .
According to a report in the New York Times , Biden is ramping up transition planning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be named as early as next week .
Biden , 77 , served as vice president to Barack Obama between 2009 and 2017 , and as a Senator for Delaware from 1973 to 2009 .
This was the third time that Biden had run for president following his two bids in 1988 and 2008 .
He clinched the Democratic nomination shortly after Super Tuesday , when many of his opponents withdrew from the race and endorsed him .
The 2020 presidential race will be remembered for a record-shattering turnout amid a global pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail-in ballots and early voting .
Nearly 75 million Americans cast their ballot for Biden – the most in US history – and over 70 million voted for Trump – some eight million people more than the 62.9 million who voted for the Republican candidate in 2016 .
The massive influx of mail-in voting caused significant delays to the counting process and it took four days for major news outlets to call the race , as millions of votes are still outstanding .
Obama released a statement saying he “ could not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vice president-elect .
“ In this election , under circumstances never experienced , Americans turned out in numbers never seen , ” he said .
“ We ’ re fortunate that Joe ’ s got what it takes to be president and already carries himself that way .
Because when he walks into the White House in January , he ’ ll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming president ever has – a raging pandemic , an unequal economy and justice system , a democracy at risk , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden on Saturday , shortly after the news outlets have called the race .
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted : “ The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities , from climate change to trade and security.
” Justin Trudeau , prime minister of Canada , tweeted : “ Our two countries are close friends , partners , and allies .
We share a relationship that ’ s unique on the world stage .
I ’ m really looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you both.
” President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent congratulations and called to strengthen the strategic bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States .
“ As the VP , your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable , ” Modi tweeted .
“ I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights .
”

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, all major networks projected on Saturday.
The former US vice president is expected to win Pennsylvania’s 20 Electoral College votes and Nevada’s six that will move him past the 270 threshold needed to secure the keys to the White House. That number could still increase, however, as counting is still underway with four other states too close to call.
Kamala Harris will make history and become the first woman, and woman of color, to serve as vice president. The defeat of Donald Trump is the first time since 1992 that a sitting president has lost his reelection campaign.
Biden tweeted on Saturday: “America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country. The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans – whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.”
“With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation,” Biden said in an additional statement.
The announcement came as Trump signaled he did not intend to concede and will challenge the results in a few key swing states. The Trump campaign released a statement on Saturday telling Biden that the election was “far from over.”
“We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: They don’t want the truth to be exposed,” the Trump campaign said.
“The simple fact is this election is far from over. Joe Biden has not been certified as the winner of any states, let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts, or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor.”
The campaign also emphasized that the legal battle is still underway. “Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated,” the statement read.
On Saturday morning, before networks called the race, Trump tweeted: “I won the election by a lot!”
Biden was able to flip Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, three states that Trump won in 2016, in addition to keeping all the states that Hillary Clinton won in the last election cycle. He also leads in Arizona, a state that no Democrat has won since 1996.
Fox News and AP projected that Biden will carry Arizona, but other networks had yet to do so. Biden also leads in Georgia, a state that no Democrat has won since 1992, but it is still too close to call.
The Democrats were on the verge of securing a majority in the House of Representatives on Saturday, although Republicans flipped eight seats, to the disappointment of Democrats who hoped for a “blue wave.”
Control of the Senate remained in the balance as two races were too close to call, and Georgia is projected to head for a double runoff in January.
According to a report in the New York Times, Biden is ramping up transition planning, as some potential White House aides could be named as early as next week.
Biden, 77, served as vice president to Barack Obama between 2009 and 2017, and as a Senator for Delaware from 1973 to 2009.
This was the third time that Biden had run for president following his two bids in 1988 and 2008. He clinched the Democratic nomination shortly after Super Tuesday, when many of his opponents withdrew from the race and endorsed him.
The 2020 presidential race will be remembered for a record-shattering turnout amid a global pandemic that shifted voting patterns from in-person to mail-in ballots and early voting.
Nearly 75 million Americans cast their ballot for Biden – the most in US history – and over 70 million voted for Trump – some eight million people more than the 62.9 million who voted for the Republican candidate in 2016.
The massive influx of mail-in voting caused significant delays to the counting process and it took four days for major news outlets to call the race, as millions of votes are still outstanding.
Obama released a statement saying he “could not be prouder” to congratulate the president-elect and the vice president-elect.
“In this election, under circumstances never experienced, Americans turned out in numbers never seen,” he said. “We’re fortunate that Joe’s got what it takes to be president and already carries himself that way. Because when he walks into the White House in January, he’ll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming president ever has – a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril.”
Senator Mitt Romney, a former Republican presidential candidate, was among the first Republican officials to congratulate Biden. “Ann and I extend our congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris ,” he tweeted. “We know both of them as people of good will and admirable character. We pray that God may bless them in the days and years ahead.”
World leaders congratulated Biden on Saturday, shortly after the news outlets have called the race. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security.”
Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada, tweeted: “Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.”
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent congratulations and called to strengthen the strategic bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Biden for a “spectacular victory.”
“As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable,” Modi tweeted. “I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights.”


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Molotov cocktails and fire-crackers thrown at police

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Molotov cocktails, rocks and fire-crackers were thrown at Israel Police as they responded to a call in Jerusalem's At-Tur neighborhood Saturday night, according to a police spokesperson.A policeman opened fire in response and police are working to locate and arrest those involved.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Teen hospitalized with coronavirus complications is recovering

The condition of an Israeli teen hospitalized after suffering from complications as a result from the coronavirus is improving, and he is breathing without assistance, Schneider Children’s Medical announced Saturday.The boy had previously been anesthetized and intubated, and due to the worsening of his condition, and was transferred to the 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--2020-11-07--Trump says 'this election is far from over'

President Donald Trump said on Saturday his campaign would begin challenging US election results in court next week after media @ @ @ @ @ Democrat Joe Biden , saying `` this election is far from over . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner , and why his media allies @ @ @ @ @ help him : they don ’ t want the truth to be exposed , '' @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The simple fact is this election is far from over . ''
Trump @ @ @ @ @ of fraud in the election .

President Donald Trump said on Saturday his campaign would begin challenging US election results in court next week after media outlets called the race for Democrat Joe Biden, saying "this election is far from over."
"We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed," he said in a statement. "The simple fact is this election is far from over."
Trump has repeatedly made unfounded claims of fraud in the election.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Biden says he is 'honored' that Americans have chosen him

Democrat Joe Biden said on Saturday he was honored that Americans have chosen him to be their president and said @ @ @ @ @ heal divisions left by the election campaign and unite as a country .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect Harris .
@ @ @ @ @ obstacles , a record number of Americans voted , '' Biden said on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ , it 's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s time for America to unite .
And to heal . ''

Democrat Joe Biden said on Saturday he was honored that Americans have chosen him to be their president and said it was now time to heal divisions left by the election campaign and unite as a country.
"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect Harris. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted," Biden said on Twitter.
"With the campaign over, it's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It’s time for America to unite. And to heal."


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Coronavirus in Israel: 699 new cases on Friday

There were 699 new coronavirus cases in Israel on Friday the Health Ministry announced Saturday.The Health Ministry also announced they conducted 31,522 tests - around 2% of tests returned a positive result. Some 323 of current patients are in serious condition, with 153 intubated. The death toll is 2,649.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--UK reports 24,957 new COVID cases, 413 more deaths

Britain reported 24,957 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and 413 deaths from the virus , both up on figures @ @ @ @ @ government data showed .

Britain reported 24,957 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and 413 deaths from the virus, both up on figures from the day before, government data showed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 49.46 million, death toll at 1,244,684

More than 49.46 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,244,684 have died @ @ @ @ @ tally .
Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the @ @ @ @ @ China in

More than 49.46 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,244,684 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in
December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Israel included on Seychelles list of 'green countries'

Israel has been included on the Seychelles list of "green countries," meaning that Israeli travelers to the Seychelles will not need to quarantine upon arrival, the Foreign Ministry announced Saturday.The decision comes following Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi's directive that Israel's embassy in Nairobi encourage the Seychelles to include Israel on its list.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Putin discusses Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in phone call with Macron

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron , the Kremlin said on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ leaders expressed serious concern over the large-scale clashes between ethnic Armenian and Azeri forces in @ @ @ @ @ of fighters from Syria and Libya in the conflict .

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
The Kremlin said the leaders expressed serious concern over the large-scale clashes between ethnic Armenian and Azeri forces in the region and the involvement of fighters from Syria and Libya in the conflict.


jerusalempost--2020-11-07--Austria reports record high 8,241 new coronavirus infections

The number of deaths related to the virus rose by 37 to 1,377 , it said .

The number of deaths related to the virus rose by 37 to 1,377, it said.
Austria reported a record high 8,241 new coronavirus infections within the last 24 hours, the interior ministry said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Four Indian soldiers, three terrorists killed in Kashmir gunbattle

An army patrol noticed suspicious movement along the LOC in the early hours of Sunday , Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel @ @ @ @ @ Army troops were rushed to the area and militant movement was tracked by surveillance devices @ @ @ @ @ followed in which three terrorists were killed , '' he said .
Four army soldiers @ @ @ @ @ , he said .

Four Indian army soldiers and three terrorists were killed in Kashmir on Sunday, an Indian Defence Ministry spokesperson said, in the bloodiest gunbattle in the disputed region since April this year.
An army patrol noticed suspicious movement along the LOC in the early hours of Sunday, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.
"Army troops were rushed to the area and militant movement was tracked by surveillance devices. A heavy gun battle followed in which three terrorists were killed," he said.
Four army soldiers were killed in the gunbattle, he said.
This is the highest number of army casualties along the Line of Control in Kashmir since April this year. Five Indian troops and an equal number of terrorists were killed in April this year when armed terrorists were challenged by Indian troops in the area.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--General labor dispute declared over quarantine day pay

`` The struggle is for all the workers throughout the State of Israel , and especially for the weakened workers - this is not just a struggle of the unionized workers , '' said Histradrut chairman Arnon Ben-David .
`` The outline for the payment of the isolation days we have reached is balanced and does not give an opening for exploitation , and it is a pity that it has become a farce on the backs of the workers who remain exposed . ''
Finance Minister Israel Katz has been working to pass legislation to ensure that the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israeli workers in coronavirus quarantine .
The lost workdays would be paid as sick days , and the proposed law would see the other half of the cost paid by employers .
Some politicians and businessmen have called for the state to cover the entire cost Following the Supreme Court ruling last month that days spent in COVID-19-induced isolation can ’ t be written off as sick days , workers must give up their pay and lose income if they can ’ t work from home .
Some employers are willing to shoulder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as Dubi Amitai , chairman of the Business Sector Presidency trade association , argue that the state should cover the full cost .

"The struggle is for all the workers throughout the State of Israel, and especially for the weakened workers - this is not just a struggle of the unionized workers," said Histradrut chairman Arnon Ben-David. "The outline for the payment of the isolation days we have reached is balanced and does not give an opening for exploitation, and it is a pity that it has become a farce on the backs of the workers who remain exposed."
Finance Minister Israel Katz has been working to pass legislation to ensure that the state pays for half the cost of keeping Israeli workers in coronavirus quarantine.
The lost workdays would be paid as sick days, and the proposed law would see the other half of the cost paid by employers. Some politicians and businessmen have called for the state to cover the entire cost
Following the Supreme Court ruling last month that days spent in COVID-19-induced isolation can’t be written off as sick days, workers must give up their pay and lose income if they can’t work from home.
Some employers are willing to shoulder half of the cost, but others, such as Dubi Amitai, chairman of the Business Sector Presidency trade association, argue that the state should cover the full cost.
Hagay Hacohen contributed to this report.
A general labor dispute was declared across Israel's economy by the institutions of the Histadrut trade federation in response to a continuing dispute over pay for days taken off of work due to quarantine requirements.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Iran's daily COVID-19 deaths hit record of 459 - TV

Iran’s daily tally of coronavirus deaths hit a record high of 459 on Sunday, the health ministry announced, increasing the official toll to 38,291 in the Middle East’s worst-hit country.Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 9,236 to 682,486. Iran has been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Netanyahu opens cabinet meeting with congratulations to Biden

Congratulations @ JoeBiden and @ KamalaHarris .
Joe , we ’ ve had a long & warm personal relationship for @ @ @ @ @ I know you as a great friend of Israel .
I look forward to working @ @ @ @ @ further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. and Israel .

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, in his message to Sunday’s cabinet meeting, which was conducted over video conference.
“I have a personal, long and warm connection with Joe Biden for nearly 40 years,” Netanyahu said, “and I know him to be a great friend of the State of Israel.”
Netanyahu expressed certainty that he and Biden will work well together and continue to strengthen the US-Israel relationship, in the video message relayed several hours after he tweeted his congratulations.
The prime minister also thanked US President Donald Trump “for the great friendship he showed to the State of Israel and to me, personally.
“I praise him for his recognition of Jerusalem and the Golan, for his standing up to Iran, for the historic peace treaties and for bringing the alliance between Israel and the US to unprecedented heights. Thank you, President Trump,” Netanyahu said.
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel. I look forward to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. and Israel. — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) November 8, 2020
Netanyahu’s initial tweet, which was almost identical to his remarks at the cabinet meeting’s opening, came about 11 hours after a flood of congratulatory messages to Biden from world leaders, sparking criticism.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid tweeted about two hours after those messages began to be released that “the fact that Netanyahu, Gantz and Ashkenazi still have not congratulated the elected president of the US is shameful cowardice that hurts the State of Israel’s interests. If the president of France, chancellor of Germany and the prime minister of Great Britain can do it, so can you.”
Rivlin also expressed congratulations on Sunday morning to Biden and thanked Trump for his four years of partnership with Israel.
“I send the blessings of the Israeli people and of the State of Israel, to our friend Joe Biden on your election as the 46th President of the United States of America,” wrote Rivlin.
“Mr. President-elect, as a long-standing friend of Israel, you are now the leader of the free world and of the State of Israel’s closest and most important ally,” added Rivlin. “The strategic alliance between our two countries and peoples is stronger than any political leadership, and is not based solely on friendship. It is rooted deeply in our shared values and in our long-standing commitment to freedom and democracy as the foundations of our societies.”
Rivlin thanked Trump for “four years of partnership in strengthening Israel’s security” and the American people for “their steadfast support and friendship.”
Gantz and Ashkenazi congratulated Biden soon after his speech, several hours before Netanyahu and Rivlin did.
The Middle East has taken major steps forward thanks to the president’s bold leadership over these four years, and for that we are immensely grateful. — בני גנץ - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) November 8, 2020
The alternate prime minister and defense minister called Biden “a long-time supporter and friend of Israel,” and commended Harris as someone “who has made history as the first woman elected VP.”
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi tweeted early Sunday morning that it was “an honor” to congratulate Biden.
1/2It is an honor to congratulate President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris on their victory in the U.S. 2020 elections. — גבי אשכנזי - Gabi Ashkenazi (@Gabi_Ashkenazi) November 8, 2020
“The President-elect’s friendship and distinguished record of support for Israel dates back nearly half a century,” tweeted Ashkenazi. “I strongly believe that under his leadership the strategic indispensable alliance between our two countries will continue to flourish and prosper.”
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said after the news, “Joe Biden has been a friend of Israel since he was first elected to the Senate in 1972. I congratulate you, Mr. President-Elect, on gaining the trust of the American people. I am sure that our fruitful cooperation will continue during your time as well, including in the joint fight against COVID-19.”


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Azerbaijan says it claimed Karabakh's second-largest city, Armenia denies

The city , called Shushi by Armenians , is of cultural and strategic importance to both sides and is located @ @ @ @ @ ) south of the enclave 's largest city Stepanakert .

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country's forces had taken Shusha, the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, a statement that Armenian officials denied.
The city, called Shushi by Armenians, is of cultural and strategic importance to both sides and is located 15 km (9 miles) south of the enclave's largest city Stepanakert.
At least 1,000 people have died in nearly six weeks of fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated and controlled by ethnic Armenians.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Russia records 20,498 new coronavirus infections and 286 deaths

Russia reported 20,498 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, slightly below a record high it recorded on Friday, and 286 coronavirus-related deaths.This brings the national tally to 1,774,334 cases of infection and takes the official death toll to 30,537.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Coronavirus in Israel: 207 new cases, 2.6% positive

Out of those infected , 319 were in serious condition and 143 were on ventilators .
Some 15 people died @ @ @ @ @ , bringing the death toll since the beginning of the outbreak to 2,664 .

Out of those infected, 319 were in serious condition and 143 were on ventilators. Some 15 people died due to the virus overnight, bringing the death toll since the beginning of the outbreak to 2,664.
Some 207 new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported in Israel on Saturday, with 2.6% of tests returning positive, according to a Sunday morning update by the Health Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Netanyahu congratulates Biden: I know you as a great friend of Israel


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Gabi Ashkenazi congratulates Joe Biden on election victory

2/2 The President's-elect friendship and distinguished record of support for Israel dates back nearly half a century .
I strongly @ @ @ @ @ the strategic indispensable alliance between our two countries will continue to flourish and prosper .

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi took to Twitter early Sunday morning to congratulate US President-elect Joe Biden on his victory in the elections."The president's-elect friendship and distinguished record of support for Israel dates back nearly half a century," Ashkenazi tweeted."I strongly believe that under his leadership the strategic indispensable alliance between our two countries will continue to flourish and prosper."
2/2The President's-elect friendship and distinguished record of support for Israel dates back nearly half a century. I strongly believe that under his leadership the strategic indispensable alliance between our two countries will continue to flourish and prosper. — גבי אשכנזי - Gabi Ashkenazi (@Gabi_Ashkenazi) November 8, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--US reports record increase in COVID-19 cases for 4th straight day

The United States on Saturday reported a record increase in new coronavirus cases for a fourth consecutive day with at least 130,138 new infections, according to a Reuters tally.Seventeen states reported record one-day increase on Saturday while 14 states reported record daily numbers of hospitalized patients.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--11 dead in attack by armed men on Iraqi army post in Baghdad

Unidentified gunmen killed at least 11 people and wounded 8 others including soldiers in an attack on an Iraqi army post in western Baghdad, police sources and medics said on Monday.The assailants in four vehicles attacked the post in the city's Al-Radhwaniya district using grenades and automatic weapons, the sources said. The army and police forces have started an operation in search of the attackers, police sources said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Two protesters arrested in Jerusalem

Two protesters arrested in Jerusalem

Two protesters were arrested in Jerusalem on Sunday night, according to Israeli police. Police worked to prevent protesters from blocking traffic and keep the road clear.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Iran's Zarif calls on neighbors to cooperate following Trump's defeat

Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on his country's neighbors to cooperate in achieving common interests, following US President Donald Trump's defeat in the presidential election."Trump is gone, and we and our neighbors will stay. Betting on foreigners does not bring security, and disappoints. We extend our hands to our neighbors to cooperate in achieving the common interests of our peoples and countries. We call on everyone to embrace dialog as the only way to end differences and tensions. Together to build a better future for our region," Zarif Tweeted in Arabic late on Sunday.
رحل ترامب ونحن وجيراننا باقون. الرهان على الأجانب لا يجلب الأمن ويخيب الآمال.نمد أيدينا إلى الجيران للتعاون في سبيل تحقيق المصالح المشتركة لشعوبنا وبلداننا. ندعو الجميع إلى الحوار باعتباره السبيل الوحيد لإنهاء الخلافات والتوترات. معا لبناء مستقبل أفضل لمنطقتنا — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) November 8, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--US CDC reports 236,547 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused by a new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .
ET on Nov. 7 versus its previous report a day earlier .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 9,808,411 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 93,811 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 1,072 to 236,547.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 7 versus its previous report a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Coronavirus in Israel: Over 8,000 active cases, 208 added yesterday

Israel's Health Ministry announced on Sunday evening that 241 new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed since midnight, and 208 cases were diagnosed on Saturday, bringing the amount of active cases in the country to 8,004.330 patients are in serious condition, 143 of whom are intubated.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike

October was the worst month for the pandemic so far , with the United States becoming the first country to @ @ @ @ @ cases .
A surge in Europe contributed to the rise .
The latest seven-day average @ @ @ @ @ rising by more than 540,000 .
More than 1.25 million people have died from the @ @ @ @ @ China late last year .

October was the worst month for the pandemic so far, with the United States becoming the first country to report more than 100,000 daily cases. A surge in Europe contributed to the rise.
The latest seven-day average shows global daily infections are rising by more than 540,000.
More than 1.25 million people have died from the respiratory disease that emerged in China late last year.
Global coronavirus infections exceeded 50 million on Sunday, according to a Reuters tally, with a second wave of the virus in the past 30 days accounting for a quarter of the total.


jerusalempost--2020-11-08--At least 3 wounded in Las Vegas shooting Saturday night

Three people were injured and taken to hospital after a shooting took place in Las Vegas around 7:30 PM on Saturday night, Fox News has reported.The three are currently in stable condition.The incident involved two different groups of young adults, at the Circus Circus hotel and casino in Las Vegas.According to FOX 5, police had arrested someone in connection with the shooting by 10:30 PM.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Hundreds march to Jerusalem cemetery for Rabbi Feinstein's funeral

Police forces confronted hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews who made their way to the Har MaMenuchot Cemetery in Jerusalem on Monday in violation of Health Ministry guidelines, to pay respect to the renowned religious scholar Rabbi Dovid Feinstein who passed away on Saturday in the US.Two ultra-Orthodox Jews have been arrested so far, N12 reported.The police announced that they were deploying additional forces in the area in order to prevent hundreds of participants from reaching the cemetery, and are constantly asking that they disperse, maintain guidelines and wear masks.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Ethiopian High Priest Kes Raphael Hadane passes away

Hadane was born in Seqelt in the Bagmadar district in Ethiopia .
He lost his mother at the age of @ @ @ @ @ the age of ten and was raised by extended family .
He was educated for @ @ @ @ @ and , after finishing his studies , moved to the village of Ambober where he @ @ @ @ @ a priest .
In 1954 , he began studying rabbinic Judaism and Hebrew at a @ @ @ @ @ , Eritrea .
In 1983 , he and his family began the journey to make @ @ @ @ @ about a year later .

Hadane was born in Seqelt in the Bagmadar district in Ethiopia. He lost his mother at the age of three and his father at the age of ten and was raised by extended family.
He was educated for the priesthood as a child and, after finishing his studies, moved to the village of Ambober where he married and began serving as a priest.
In 1954, he began studying rabbinic Judaism and Hebrew at a Jewish Agency school in Asmara, Eritrea. In 1983, he and his family began the journey to make aliyah and arrived in Israel about a year later.
Kes Raphael Hadane, the Liqa Kahenat (High Priest) of the Ethiopian Beta Israel community in Israel, passed away on Sunday night at the age of 97.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Bahrain cabinet approves air services MOU with Israel

Bahrain's government approved on Monday a memorandum of understanding with Israel, covering air services, the state-run agency of the Gulf country said.Bahrain and Israel signed in October a joint communique to formalize nascent ties, during a visit by an Israeli and US delegation to the Gulf country.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Switzerland report 17,309 new coronavirus cases over three days

Total confirmed cases in Switzerland and neighbouring principality Liechtenstein increased to 229,222 and the death toll rose by 169 to @ @

Coronavirus infections rose by 17,309 cases since Friday, data from Swiss health authorities showed on Monday.
Total confirmed cases in Switzerland and neighbouring principality Liechtenstein increased to 229,222 and the death toll rose by 169 to 2,576.
Hospitalisations swelled by 536 to 9,205 as the government deployed army personnel to help the hard-pressed health care system cope with the surge in admissions.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Iran reports record daily coronavirus cases of 10,463

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Iran's health ministry reported on Monday a daily jump of 10,463 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the Middle East's worst-affected country's total cases to 692,949.Ministry's spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV that 458 people had died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 38,749.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Saudi-led coalition destroys drone launched by Yemen's Houthis

Yemen has been locked in conflict since 2014 , when the Houthis seized Sanaa , the capital , and then @ @ @ @ @ north .

The Saudi-led coalition destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group in the direction of Saudi Arabia, Saudi state TV said on Monday.
Yemen has been locked in conflict since 2014, when the Houthis seized Sanaa, the capital, and then much of the country's north.
Fighting escalated in March 2015 when the Saudi-led coalition intervened to restore the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Austria confirms summer meeting of Islamists with Vienna attacker

Austria on Monday confirmed reports that the jihadist who killed four people in a shooting rampage in Vienna last week held a summer meeting not only with people from Germany who were under observation but also with two men since arrested in Switzerland."A meeting took place in Vienna among the people (you) addressed from Germany and Switzerland but there were also people present at the meeting with the later assailant who were arrested in the context of the investigation," Director General for Public Security Franz Ruf told a news conference.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Germany expects COVID-19 vaccine in Q1 2021 at the earliest

The 15-page strategy paper from the health ministry sets out seven potential vaccines which are expected to complete testing this @ @ @ @ @ be available in sufficient amounts to begin a nationwide vaccination campaign for priority groups .
@ @ @ @ @ , BioNTech and its partner Pfizer , Moderna and Novovax , Johnson & Johnson , @ @ @ @ @ Assuming that a favourable risk-benefit ratio can be confirmed , first approvals are expected in @ @ @ @ @ '' the paper says .
Germany plans to set up centralised vaccination centres to inoculate @ @ @ @ @ instance , which will be supported by mobile teams , Reuters reported last week .
@ @ @ @ @ the cost of the vaccines , while the cost of setting up the vaccination centres @ @ @ @ @ states and public and private health insurers where appropriate .
The paper says it expects @ @ @ @ @ to distribution centres in multi-dose vials without the syringes and cannulas as well as the @ @ @ @ @ for vaccination .
It has therefore asked the states to procure these accessories .

Germany does not expect a coronavirus vaccine to be available before the first quarter of 2021, according to a copy of its national vaccine strategy seen by Reuters on Monday.
The 15-page strategy paper from the health ministry sets out seven potential vaccines which are expected to complete testing this year or next and could be available in sufficient amounts to begin a nationwide vaccination campaign for priority groups.
These include shots from AstraZeneca, BioNTech and its partner Pfizer, Moderna and Novovax, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline and CureVac.
"Assuming that a favourable risk-benefit ratio can be confirmed, first approvals are expected in Q1/2021 at the earliest," the paper says.
Germany plans to set up centralised vaccination centres to inoculate priority groups in the first instance, which will be supported by mobile teams, Reuters reported last week.
The German government will cover the cost of the vaccines, while the cost of setting up the vaccination centres will be borne by the states and public and private health insurers where appropriate.
The paper says it expects manufacturers will deliver the shots to distribution centres in multi-dose vials without the syringes and cannulas as well as the required solvent that is needed for vaccination. It has therefore asked the states to procure these accessories.
To get an overview on the effectiveness of the vaccines, Germany will collect non-personal data including information on age, sex, place of residence, vaccination date, vaccine product and vaccination dose administered, the paper says.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Gunmen kill at least 11 in attack on Iraqi army post in Baghdad

The assailants in four vehicles attacked the post in the capital 's southwestern district of Al-Radhwaniya using grenades and automatic @ @ @ @ @ .
The Iraqi military said in a statement that a `` terrorist group '' of @ @ @ @ @ of a government-backed Sunni militiamen , killing four people and wounding three .

Unidentified gunmen killed at least 11 people and wounded eight others including soldiers in an attack on an Iraqi army post in western Baghdad, police sources and medics said on Monday.
The assailants in four vehicles attacked the post in the capital's southwestern district of Al-Radhwaniya using grenades and automatic weapons, the sources said.
The Iraqi military said in a statement that a "terrorist group" of four elements attacked a post of a government-backed Sunni militiamen, killing four people and wounding three.
The army and police forces have started an operation in search of the attackers, police sources said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Russia reports record high of 21,798 new coronavirus cases

Russia reported a record high of 21,798 new coronavirus infections on Monday, including 6,897 in the capital Moscow, bringing the national tally to 1,796,132.Authorities also reported 256 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the official death toll to 30,793.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Two coronavirus patients reported on flights into Israel

On November 1 , a confirmed patient flew on Israir flight 764 which took off from London at 12:00 PM @ @ @ @ @ 2:30 PM .
On the same day , a confirmed patient flew on Easy Jet @ @ @ @ @ from Belgrade at 7:15 AM and landed in Israel at 2 PM .

On November 1, a confirmed patient flew on Israir flight 764 which took off from London at 12:00 PM and landed in Israel at 2:30 PM.
On the same day, a confirmed patient flew on Easy Jet flight EJ2083 which took off from Belgrade at 7:15 AM and landed in Israel at 2 PM.
Two coronavirus patients flew into Israel in the past two weeks, according to the Health Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Nagorno-Karabakh reports 44 more military casualties in Azeri fighting

The defense ministry of the Nagorno-Karabakh said on Monday it had recorded another 44 casualties among its military, pushing its military death toll to 1,221 since fighting with Azeri forces erupted on Sept. 27.Fighting has surged to its worst level since the 1990s, when about 30,000 people were killed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Regional Cooperation Minister infected with coronavirus

Regional Cooperation Minister Ofir Akunis was confirmed as infected with the coronavirus on Monday. He is feeling well and working from home.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Coronavirus in Israel: 522 new infections, 2.4% tests positive

Of those infected , 322 are in serious condition and 138 are on ventilators .

Of those infected, 322 are in serious condition and 138 are on ventilators.
Some 522 new coronavirus infections were reported in Israel on Sunday, with 2.4% of tests returning positive, according to a Monday morning update by the Health Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Biden camp calls for GSA to recognize election victory to begin transition

An official in US President-elect Joe Biden 's transition team said on Monday said the General Services Administration ( GSA @ @ @ @ @ election victory over incumbent Donald Trump so that a transition of power can begin .
@ @ @ @ @ a presidential candidate when it becomes clear who has won an election , an official @ @ @ @ @ , adding that the transition team may take legal action .

An official in US President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said on Monday said the General Services Administration (GSA) must recognize Biden's election victory over incumbent Donald Trump so that a transition of power can begin.
The federal agency normally recognizes a presidential candidate when it becomes clear who has won an election, an official told reporters on a call, adding that the transition team may take legal action.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--US A-G: Let prosecutors to probe 'substantial allegations' of vote issues

US Attorney General William Barr authorized federal prosecutors on Monday to pursue investigations into “ substantial allegations of voting and @ @ @ @ @ while urging them not to chase “ fanciful or far-fetched '' claims .
The letter @ @ @ @ @ seen by Reuters , marked the first time Barr addressed President Donald Trump 's repeated @ @ @ @ @ voter fraud since last week 's election won by Democrat Joe Biden .
It came @ @ @ @ @ with Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , who earlier on Monday said Trump was @ @ @ @ @ look into charges of “ irregularities ” in last week ’ s election .
`` @ @ @ @ @ substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the certification of elections in @ @ @ @ @ , as I have already done in specific instances , '' Barr wrote in the @ @ @ @ @ the FBI .

US Attorney General William Barr authorized federal prosecutors on Monday to pursue investigations into “substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities,” while urging them not to chase “fanciful or far-fetched" claims.
The letter to prosecutors, which was seen by Reuters, marked the first time Barr addressed President Donald Trump's repeated and unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud since last week's election won by Democrat Joe Biden.
It came several hours after Barr met with Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who earlier on Monday said Trump was well within his rights to look into charges of “irregularities” in last week’s election.
"I authorize you to pursue substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the certification of elections in your jurisdictions in certain cases, as I have already done in specific instances," Barr wrote in the letter to federal prosecutors and the FBI.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Putin says Russian peace keepers to be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement on Tuesday that Russian peace keepers will be deployed along the front @ @ @ @ @ agreement to stop military conflict between Armenian and Azerbaijan 's forces .
He said he @ @ @ @ @ set up necessary conditions for long-lasting and full-scale settlement of the crisis over Nagorno-Karabakh .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement on Tuesday that Russian peace keepers will be deployed along the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh following an agreement to stop military conflict between Armenian and Azerbaijan's forces.
He said he hoped the agreements "will set up necessary conditions for long-lasting and full-scale settlement of the crisis over Nagorno-Karabakh."


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Fauci: US could begin distributing COVID vaccine by end of year

Anthony Fauci , director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , on Monday greeted news about @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus that Pfizer Inc is developing as `` a big deal '' and said the @ @ @ @ @ doses ready to administer to people before the end of the year .
In an @ @ @ @ @ said he believes he will stay in his current role for the time being and @ @ @ @ @ leaving .
President Donald Trump , who is attempting to contest his apparent loss in @ @ @ @ @ to Democrat Joe Biden in the courts , has publicly criticized Fauci and has not @ @ @ @ @ leader on fighting infectious diseases since early October , according to Fauci .

Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday greeted news about the vaccine against the deadly coronavirus that Pfizer Inc is developing as "a big deal" and said the United States could have vaccine doses ready to administer to people before the end of the year.
In an interview with CNN, Fauci said he believes he will stay in his current role for the time being and he has no intention of leaving. President Donald Trump, who is attempting to contest his apparent loss in last week's presidential election to Democrat Joe Biden in the courts, has publicly criticized Fauci and has not spoken to the country's leader on fighting infectious diseases since early October, according to Fauci.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Novavax's experimental coronavirus vaccine gets FDA's 'fast-track' status

Novavax Inc said on Monday it was on track to begin a delayed US-based , late-stage study of its experimental coronavirus vaccine later this month .
The company also said the vaccine , NVX-CoV2373 , had been given `` fast-track '' status from the US Food and Drug Administration and that it expected data from the trial could support US authorization and approval .
Novavax , which is testing the vaccine in a late-stage study in the UK , last month postponed the start of its US trial by roughly a month , due to delays in scaling up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are testing their experimental coronavirus vaccines in late-stage studies .
Pfizer Inc said on Monday initial data from the pivotal trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed with German partner BioNTech showed that it was more than 90 % effective .
Novavax on its quarterly results conference call said Pfizer 's data was a good sign for other vaccines in development .
Fast-track status allows companies to submit sections of a marketing application on a rolling basis as soon as some data becomes available , rather than wait for all the data before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phase II vaccine trial in South Africa has reached 50 % of its enrollment target .
It 's UK trial has enrolled 60 % of its intended participants , Novavax said .

Novavax Inc said on Monday it was on track to begin a delayed US-based, late-stage study of its experimental coronavirus vaccine later this month.
The company also said the vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, had been given "fast-track" status from the US Food and Drug Administration and that it expected data from the trial could support US authorization and approval.
Novavax, which is testing the vaccine in a late-stage study in the UK, last month postponed the start of its US trial by roughly a month, due to delays in scaling up the manufacturing process.
A handful of companies are testing their experimental coronavirus vaccines in late-stage studies. Pfizer Inc said on Monday initial data from the pivotal trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed with German partner BioNTech showed that it was more than 90% effective.
Novavax on its quarterly results conference call said Pfizer's data was a good sign for other vaccines in development.
Fast-track status allows companies to submit sections of a marketing application on a rolling basis as soon as some data becomes available, rather than wait for all the data before seeking approval.
The company said a Phase II vaccine trial in South Africa has reached 50% of its enrollment target. It's UK trial has enrolled 60% of its intended participants, Novavax said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Brazil registers almost 11,000 new coronavirus cases

Brazil on Monday registered 10,917 new cases of coronavirus , totaling 5,590,025 , while deaths rose by 231 to 161,106 @ @ @ @ @ .
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday the federal government would buy whatever COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ Health Ministry and certified by the country 's regulator , Anvisa .
Earlier on Monday @ @ @ @ @ Reuters that the Brazilian government was in talks with the company to buy its experimental @ @ @ @ @ Brazil 's national vaccination program .
Pfizer on Monday reported that based on initial trial @ @ @ @ @ than 90 % effective .

Brazil on Monday registered 10,917 new cases of coronavirus, totaling 5,590,025, while deaths rose by 231 to 161,106, the Health Ministry said.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday the federal government would buy whatever COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the Health Ministry and certified by the country's regulator, Anvisa.
Earlier on Monday, a Pfizer spokesman told Reuters that the Brazilian government was in talks with the company to buy its experimental COVID-19 vaccine for inclusion in Brazil's national vaccination program. Pfizer on Monday reported that based on initial trial results its vaccine is more than 90% effective.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Trump campaign adviser Bossie tests positive for COVID-19 -source

The lawyer charged with leading President Donald Trump 's post-election legal challenges , David Bossie , has tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ with the matter said on Monday .
Bossie , a prominent conservative activist who leads @ @ @ @ @ tested positive on Sunday , joining White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Housing @ @ @ @ @ of the latest coronavirus outbreak to touch the White House .
Bossie was picked to @ @ @ @ @ Trump 's election loss .

The lawyer charged with leading President Donald Trump's post-election legal challenges, David Bossie, has tested positive for COVID-19, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Bossie, a prominent conservative activist who leads advocacy group Citizens United, tested positive on Sunday, joining White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Housing Secretary Ben Carson as victims of the latest coronavirus outbreak to touch the White House. Bossie was picked to lead the legal challenges to Trump's election loss.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Miller arrives at Pentagon after Trump names him acting defense secretary

President Donald Trump 's pick to replace Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived at the Pentagon on Monday about an hour @ @ @ @ @ decision to remove Esper from the job , offering an unceremonious exit for the Pentagon @ @ @ @ @ .
Christopher Miller , who had been director of the National Counterterrorism Center , arrived @ @ @ @ @ 2 p.m. and headed into the building .
It was unclear if Esper was still @ @ @ @ @ .
The Pentagon has not yet commented on Trump 's long-expected decision to remove Esper @ @ @ @

President Donald Trump's pick to replace Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived at the Pentagon on Monday about an hour after the president tweeted his decision to remove Esper from the job, offering an unceremonious exit for the Pentagon chief after public policy clashes.
Christopher Miller, who had been director of the National Counterterrorism Center, arrived at the Pentagon just after 2 p.m. and headed into the building. It was unclear if Esper was still in his third-floor Pentagon office. The Pentagon has not yet commented on Trump's long-expected decision to remove Esper from the job.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Turkey's Erdogan accepts son-in-law's resignation -presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accepted the resignation of his finance minister and son-in-law Berat Albayrak , the Turkish presidency @ @ @ @ @ than 24 hours after Albayrak 's surprise announcement .
Albayrak said on Sunday he was @ @ @ @ @ a day after Erdogan appointed former finance minister Naci Agbal to replace former central bank @ @ @ @ @ As a result of the evaluation by our president , Finance and Treasury Minister Berat @ @ @ @ @ has been accepted , '' the presidency 's Communications Directorate in a statement , adding @ @ @ @ @ said were Albayrak 's successes in his two-year tenure as finance minister .

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accepted the resignation of his finance minister and son-in-law Berat Albayrak, the Turkish presidency said on Monday, more than 24 hours after Albayrak's surprise announcement.
Albayrak said on Sunday he was resigning for health reasons, a day after Erdogan appointed former finance minister Naci Agbal to replace former central bank chief Murat Uysal.
"As a result of the evaluation by our president, Finance and Treasury Minister Berat Albayrak's request to resign has been accepted," the presidency's Communications Directorate in a statement, adding that Erdogan admired what it said were Albayrak's successes in his two-year tenure as finance minister.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--IDF reports only 90 active cases of coronavirus

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported 90 active cases of coronavirus on Monday, including soldiers and IDF civilian employees, all of whom are in light condition, except for one soldier who is in moderate condition.As of Sunday evening, 1,464 IDF soldiers have been quarantined.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--UK reports 194 new COVID-19 deaths, 7-day total up 29%

Government data also recorded 21,350 new cases of the novel coronavirus , bringing the cumulative total across the country to @ @ @ @ @ total of 159,502 new cases was almost unchanged compared with the previous seven days .
@ @ @ @ @ the government 's preferred measure : people who died within a period of 28 days @ @ @ @ @ virus .

Government data also recorded 21,350 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the cumulative total across the country to 1.213 million. The seven-day total of 159,502 new cases was almost unchanged compared with the previous seven days.
The data on deaths uses the government's preferred measure: people who died within a period of 28 days after testing positive for the virus.
The United Kingdom reported a total of 194 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, up from 156 a day earlier, and data showed the weekly total of 2,385 deaths was up by 28.6% compared with the previous seven-day period.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Azerbaijan apologizes to Russia, calls downed helicopter "an incident"

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says it apologizes to Russia for downed helicopter over Armenia, calls it "an incident."It also says it is ready to pay compensation to Russia.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Russia says one of its helicopters has been shot down over Armenia

The helicopter was downed using a man-portable air-defense system , the defense ministry said in a statement .

The Russian military said on Monday that one of its Mi-24 helicopters had been shot down over Armenia near the border with a region belonging to Azerbaijan, killing two crew members and injuring another.
The helicopter was downed using a man-portable air-defense system, the defense ministry said in a statement.
Russia's military base in Armenia is investigating to determine who was responsible for the downing of the helicopter, the statement said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Israeli airline company Israir to offer flights to Bahrain

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Israeli airline company Israir has announced that it will offer direct flights to Bahrain starting on January 31, 2021, N12 reported.Two flights will be available every week during the first phase, with prices starting at $249 per person.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Gamzu visits new JLM lab expected to allow 70,000 daily COVID-19 tests

Prof. Ronni Gamzu, head of the “Shield of Israel” strategic plan for combating the coronavirus in Israel, visited the AID Genomics company in Jerusalem on Monday morning and examined its plans to open Jerusalem's largest coronavirus testing lab.During his visit, accompanied by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Gamzu said that "this lab's capability of providing results within such a short time will allow the Jerusalem municipality to increase the number of tests administrated on a daily basis, to better control its morbidity rates and to allow for the safe return of normal life to its residents even during coronavirus."AID Genomics's new lab, currently waiting final approval, is expected to allow some 70,000 daily tests, doubling the number of tests that can be administrated in the entire country every day.


jerusalempost--2020-11-09--Biden, Johnson, welcome Pfizer vaccine, say safety measures still needed

US President-elect Joe Biden greeted Pfizer Inc's experimental COVID-19 vaccine as excellent news on Monday, but warned that widespread vaccination remains months away and Americans need to continue wearing masks and maintain social distancing."Today’s news is great news, but it doesn't change that fact," Biden said in a statement. "Today's announcement promises the chance to change that next year, but the tasks before us now remain the same."The vaccine candidate has also been well-received in the UK; Britain expects to have 10 million doses of Pfizer/BioNTech's candidate COVID-19 vaccine available by the end of the year if regulators approve it, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday, following positive clinical trial results.The spokesman said that Britain had now ordered 40 million doses of the candidate vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, one of six that the government has agreed supply deals for.Pfizer Inc PFE.N said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective, a major victory in the fight against a pandemic that has killed more than a million people, battered the world's economy and upended daily life."In total we have procured 40 million doses of the Pfizer candidate vaccine with 10 million of those doses being manufactured and available to the UK by the end of the year if the vaccine is approved by the regulators," the spokesman said.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Coronavirus in schools: 1,366 students infected

Some seven schools and 209 kindergartens were closed due to infection rates .
In kindergartens , 342 children were infected @ @ @ @ @ % of all those infected in the overall population .
In elementary schools , 506 @ @ @ @ @ up about 6 % of all those infected in the overall population .
In middle @ @ @ @ @ students were infected , making up about 6 % of all those infected in the @ @ @ @ @ for special education , 23 children were infected , making up about 0.28 % of @ @ @ @ @ overall population .
In special education schools , 44 students were infected , making up @ @ @ @ @ those infected in the overall population .

Some seven schools and 209 kindergartens were closed due to infection rates.
In kindergartens, 342 children were infected, making up about 4% of all those infected in the overall population.
In elementary schools, 506 students were infected, making up about 6% of all those infected in the overall population.
In middle and high schools, 518 students were infected, making up about 6% of all those infected in the overall population.
In kindergartens for special education, 23 children were infected, making up about 0.28% of all those infected in the overall population.
In special education schools, 44 students were infected, making up about 0.54% of all those infected in the overall population.
Some 1,366 kindergarteners and students were infected with the coronavirus as of Tuesday, according to an update by the Education Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--EU charges Amazon with anti-competitive action, opens second probe

EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday charged US retail giant Amazon with distorting competition in online retail markets and also opened a second investigation into its e-commerce business practices."The Commission takes issue with Amazon systematically relying on non-public business data of independent sellers who sell on its marketplace, to the benefit of Amazon's own retail business, which directly competes with those third party sellers," the European Commission said in a statement.It also launched a second investigation into the possible preferential treatment of Amazon's own retail offers and those of marketplace sellers that use Amazon's logistics and delivery services.Amazon disagreed with the EU charge.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Vienna attacker seems to have acted alone, police chief says

At the moment there is no sign the jihadist who killed four people last week in a shooting rampage in central Vienna had help in carrying out his attack, Vienna's police chief said on Tuesday."So far there are no indications that we need to depart from the lone perpetrator theory. The exact route from (his) home to the crime scene or from somewhere else to the crime scene is the subject of investigations," Vienna police chief Gerhard Puerstl said in an interview with ORF radio.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Eritrea denies troop incursion into Ethiopia's Tigray

Eritrea's government denied on Tuesday an accusation by the leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region that its troops had crossed the border in support of a federal government military offensive against the restive northern state."This is an internal conflict. We are not part of the conflict," Eritrea's Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed told Reuters by telephone.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Medicago's COVID-19 vaccine triggers immune response in early-stage trial

Canadian drug developer Medicago said on Tuesday a combination of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine and GlaxoSmithKline's vaccine booster produced virus-neutralizing antibodies in all healthy volunteers in an early-stage study.The company, which is backed by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma and tobacco giant Philip Morris, said it planned to move into mid-to-late-stage trials with a lower dose version of its vaccine, along with the GSK adjuvant."What we're most encouraged with is that we are able to go with the lowest dose for our phase 2/3 trials," Medicago's Chief Executive Officer Bruce Clark told Reuters.Trials from rival coronavirus vaccine developers have generally shown that lower doses produce less side effects. Medicago did not disclose full safety data, but said side effects were mainly mild to moderate.Further trials of the vaccine would not test Dynavax Technologies Corp's adjuvant, based on full data from an interim analysis of the 180-volunteer trial that had been submitted to the medical website medRxiv.Medicago is Canada's most advanced domestic COVID-19 vaccine project, but lags larger, global rivals such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca Plc and Johnson & Johnson which have begun late-stage trials.Initial data from Pfizer's large-scale study on Monday showed the vaccine was more than 90% effective.The global race for a vaccine has seen wealthier countries forge multibillion-dollar supply deals with large drugmakers such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca.Medicago last month signed its first vaccine supply agreement - with Canada for up to 76 million doses - and Clark said the company was in talks with several other countries for potential deals."Even if you add the total number of doses that have been committed (by other companies), you are looking at a global population of seven billion and it will require different suppliers," said Clark.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Putin says all Russian COVID-19 vaccines are effective-RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said all Russian vaccines against COVID-19 were effective, adding that the country would soon register a third shot against the virus, the RIA news agency reported.Putin said Moscow was ready to cooperate with all other countries on coronavirus vaccines, but urged against politicizing the process, the day after vaccine developers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said their experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Ex-Vatican ambassador goes on trial on sexual molestation charges

The Vatican's former ambassador to France goes on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of molesting four men in the latest sex scandal to rock the Roman Catholic Church.Prosecutors opened an investigation after a junior official at Paris City Hall accused papal nuncio Luigi Ventura, then 74, of molestation in January 2019, and city authorities filed a complaint to the Paris prosecutor.Ventura's lawyer has denied the allegations.The Vatican last year lifted Ventura's diplomatic immunity and he resigned from his post in December.A Paris City Hall official told Reuters last year that in January 2019, during Mayor Anne Hidalgo's New Year address, Ventura caressed the junior official's buttocks repeatedly.Since then, three other men have come forward with similar allegations.Jade Dousselin, a lawyer for one of the men, a City Hall community manager who was 39 at the time, said her client had been molested in 2018.Ventura's lawyer, Bertrand Ollivier, could not immediately be reached for comment. He told Europe 1 radio in July that his client would attend the court session to defend his honor and his innocence and that he strongly rejects the accusations.Ventura was papal envoy in France from 2008 to 2019, following postings in several African countries and in Canada.The Roman Catholic Church worldwide has been hit by a string of sexual abuse scandals, often involving children, over the past 20 years.A French appeals court in January overturned a ruling against a Roman Catholic cardinal who was convicted last year of failing to report sexual abuse charges.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--BioNTech to price coronavirus vaccine below market rates

BioNTech, first in the race to produce evidence of a working COVID-19 vaccine, is planning to price the two-shot regimen below "typical market rates" and would differentiate pricing between countries or regions.Speaking at a Financial Times online event, the German biotech firm's strategy head Ryan Richardson said the price tag of the vaccine, which is co-developed with Pfizer and which has yet to win regulatory approval, would reflect the financial risks that its private-sector investors have incurred."We’ve tried to pursue a balanced approach that recognizes that innovation requires capital and investment so we plan to price our vaccine well below typical market rates reflecting the situation that we're in and with the goal to insure broad-based access around the world," Richardson said at the FT event."I expect there to be differential pricing in certain regions of the world," he added, declining to elaborate on the different price tags.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Israel to send first delegation to Sudan on Sunday

Israel plans to send its first delegation to Sudan on Sunday to firm up the countries' US-brokered announcement on Oct. 23 that they would normalize relations, a source briefed on the provisional itinerary said.The source, who declined to be identified by name or nationality, spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, which has spearheaded outreach to Khartoum, had no immediate comment. Nor did Sudanese officials.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Coronavirus in IDF: 94 infected, 1,500 in quarantine

Some 1,500 soldiers were in quarantine .

Some 1,500 soldiers were in quarantine.
Some 94 soldiers and workers in the IDF were infected with the novel coronavirus as of Tuesday morning, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Mayor, 3 others arrested on corruption charges

Nine others were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the suspected crimes as well .
Israel Police stated that the @ @ @ @ @ '' was conducted alongside the Tel Aviv District Attorney Office ( Taxation and Economics ) @ @ @ @ @ the Justice Ministry 's Terrorist Financing Authority .

Nine others were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the suspected crimes as well.
Israel Police stated that the "complex and extensive investigation" was conducted alongside the Tel Aviv District Attorney Office (Taxation and Economics) and the Money Laundering and the Justice Ministry's Terrorist Financing Authority.
A mayor and three public employees in Israel were arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud and money laundering. The mayor involved was reportedly formerly a minister in the government, according to Channel 12 news.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Former Mali president Amadou Toumani Toure dies, says aide

Former Mali President Amadou Toumani Toure, an army general who won acclaim for pursuing democratic reforms before being toppled by a military coup in 2012, has died at the age of 72, an aide said on Tuesday.He died in Turkey on Monday night, his chief of staff Seydou Cissouma told Reuters, providing no further details.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Armenian PM says military actions in Karabakh not over yet

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday that military actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region were not completely finished yet, after signing a ceasefire agreement over the conflict.Pashinyan also said on Tuesday he made the decision to sign a ceasefire agreement over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after the army insisted on it.Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia said in the early hours of Tuesday they had signed a deal to end the military conflict over the region after more than a month of bloodshed.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Ethiopian military seizes airport in of Humera - state-affiliated Fana TV

`` The Ethiopian National Defense Force has fully captured Humera Airport amid continuation of government ’ s military response against @ @ @ @ @ Fana reported , referring to the group that leads the government in the Tigray region @ @ @ @ @ the far northwest of the country , near the borders with Sudan and Ethiopia .

The Ethiopian military has seized the airport in the town of Humera, state-affiliated Fana TV reported on Tuesday, amid a nearly week-old conflict in the northern Tigray region.
"The Ethiopian National Defense Force has fully captured Humera Airport amid continuation of government’s military response against TPLF rebel group," Fana reported, referring to the group that leads the government in the Tigray region. Humera is located in the far northwest of the country, near the borders with Sudan and Ethiopia.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Adviser to PM: Japan should brace for 'leaderless era' as US turns inward

The prime minister , Yoshihide Suga , wasted little time in congratulating US President-elect Joe Biden on last week 's election win over incumbent Donald Trump , despite the latter 's refusal to concede , saying he wanted to strengthen the alliance and ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region .
But concerns about America 's inward turn have simmered in Japan for years , intensifying in the face of China 's growing military and economic assertiveness and persisting during the Trump presidency despite comparatively warm ties between the outgoing US leader and Suga 's predecessor , Shinzo Abe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of drinks giant Suntory Holdings Ltd and a well-known regular on the international business circuit , Biden 's promises to restore US ties with international institutions and allies are welcome .
But Niinami expects US influence to keep waning relative to China , as Biden faces deep domestic divisions in America after the election , so Japan must widen its push for multiple partnerships .
`` We have to put a footprint in ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations ) countries and India , '' he told Reuters in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` we must explore further relations with the United States in the security space . ''
In a separate statement issued soon after Biden 's election victory , Niinami said , `` I believe it is inevitable that US global leadership will wither in the long term .
`` Japan must continue deepening the US-Japan alliance but at the same time establish its relationship with the world in order to ready itself for a leaderless era , '' said Niinami .

A prominent economic adviser to Japan's prime minister says Tokyo should prepare for a "leaderless era" as US global leadership gradually withers, and expand other strategic ties while bolstering its security alliance with Washington.
The prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, wasted little time in congratulating US President-elect Joe Biden on last week's election win over incumbent Donald Trump, despite the latter's refusal to concede, saying he wanted to strengthen the alliance and ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
But concerns about America's inward turn have simmered in Japan for years, intensifying in the face of China's growing military and economic assertiveness and persisting during the Trump presidency despite comparatively warm ties between the outgoing US leader and Suga's predecessor, Shinzo Abe.
For Suga adviser Takeshi Niinami, chief executive of drinks giant Suntory Holdings Ltd and a well-known regular on the international business circuit, Biden's promises to restore US ties with international institutions and allies are welcome.
But Niinami expects US influence to keep waning relative to China, as Biden faces deep domestic divisions in America after the election, so Japan must widen its push for multiple partnerships.
"We have to put a footprint in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and India," he told Reuters in an interview, while at the same time "we must explore further relations with the United States in the security space."
In a separate statement issued soon after Biden's election victory, Niinami said, "I believe it is inevitable that US global leadership will wither in the long term.
"Japan must continue deepening the US-Japan alliance but at the same time establish its relationship with the world in order to ready itself for a leaderless era," said Niinami.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Taliban call on Biden to stick to US troop withdrawal deal

`` The Islamic Emirate would like to stress to the new American president-elect and future administration that implementation of the @ @ @ @ @ and effective tool for ending the conflict between both our countries , '' the militant @ @ @ @ @ , its first substantive comment on the results of the United States presidential election .
@ @ @ @ @ ramping up throughout the country with the Taliban attacking provincial capitals , in some case @ @ @ @ @ as talks in Qatar 's capital have been mired in delays .
Groups such as @ @ @ @ @ raised questions over Al Qaeda with a senior UN official telling the BBC last month @ @ @ @ @ `` heavily embedded '' with the Taliban .
Outgoing US President Donald Trump had made @ @ @ @ @ a major campaign promise and had said in a Tweet in October that troops could @ @ @ @ @ Christmas , though officials such as his national security advisor have said that they were @ @ @ @ @ deadline .

Afghanistan's insurgent Taliban on Tuesday called on the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to stick to the February agreement to withdraw US troops. The United States has been pulling out troops under the deal which envisages the withdrawal to be complete by May, subject to certain security guarantees, while the Taliban holds peace talks with the Afghan government in Doha.
"The Islamic Emirate would like to stress to the new American president-elect and future administration that implementation of the agreement is the most reasonable and effective tool for ending the conflict between both our countries," the militant group said in a statement, its first substantive comment on the results of the United States presidential election.
However, violence has been ramping up throughout the country with the Taliban attacking provincial capitals, in some case prompting United States airstrikes, as talks in Qatar's capital have been mired in delays. Groups such as the United Nations have also raised questions over Al Qaeda with a senior UN official telling the BBC last month that the group were still "heavily embedded" with the Taliban.
Outgoing US President Donald Trump had made ending the war in Afghanistan a major campaign promise and had said in a Tweet in October that troops could be out of Afghanistan by Christmas, though officials such as his national security advisor have said that they were working to the May 2021 deadline.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Leader of Nagorno-Karabakh says ceasefire with Azerbaijan was unavoidable

The leader of the Nagorno-Karabakh region said on Tuesday that a ceasefire was unavoidable after Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia signed a deal to end the military conflict over the region.Arayik Harutyunyan said that ethnic Armenian forces lost some regions during six weeks of fighting and Azeri units were close to Stepanakert, the region's center.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--US coronavirus hospitalizations surge to record of almost 59,000

The number of people with the virus being hospitalized has surged around 73 % over the past 30 days to @ @ @ @ @ record level that surpasses the previous high of 58,370 on July 22 .
The United @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 cases for the sixth consecutive day on Monday , cementing its position as the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .

There were almost 59,000 COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the United States on Monday, the country's highest number ever of in-patients being treated for the disease.
The number of people with the virus being hospitalized has surged around 73% over the past 30 days to at least 58,982 - a record level that surpasses the previous high of 58,370 on July 22.
The United States also recorded more than 100,000 cases for the sixth consecutive day on Monday, cementing its position as the nation worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Coronavirus in Israel: 710 new infections, 2.1% of tests positive

Of those infected , 322 are in serious condition and 134 are on ventilators .
The death toll rose overnight @ @ @

Of those infected, 322 are in serious condition and 134 are on ventilators. The death toll rose overnight to 2,678.
Some 710 new coronavirus cases were reported in Israel on Monday with 2.1% of tests returning positive, according to a Tuesday morning update by the Health Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--Mexico reports 5,746 new coronavirus cases, 617 new deaths

Health officials have said the real number of infections and deaths is likely significantly higher .

Mexico's health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,746 more coronavirus cases and 617 more deaths, bringing the official toll to 978,531 cases and 95,842 deaths.
Health officials have said the real number of infections and deaths is likely significantly higher.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--Health Ministry causes IKEA to delay re-opening of stores

IKEA intends to reassure the ministry that the chain will only operate essential departments and not 100 % of its @ @ @ @ @ .
Other department stores that have deployed this method include Ace and Home Center .

IKEA intends to reassure the ministry that the chain will only operate essential departments and not 100% of its stores, according to Ynet.
Other department stores that have deployed this method include Ace and Home Center.
IKEA announced that it will delay the re-opening of their stores by 24-hours following concerns expressed by the Health Ministry, Ynet reported.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--Trump lawsuit seeks to block certification of Michigan election results

The new lawsuit is the latest in a string of lawsuits the Trump campaign has filed in an effort to @ @ @ @ @ term for Trump alive after former Vice President Joe Biden became president-elect on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ sure that no vote tally includes fraudulently or unlawfully cast ballots , '' Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ on a conference call .
Trump 's campaign raised allegations on the call of unequal @ @ @ @ @ compared to their Democratic counterparts .
Judges already have tossed lawsuits in Michigan and Georgia @ @ @ @ @ said Trump 's litigation has little chance of changing the outcome of the election .

Republican President Donald Trump's campaign said on Tuesday it would file a lawsuit in Michigan requesting the results of the U.S. election in the state not be certified until it could be verified that votes were cast lawfully.
The new lawsuit is the latest in a string of lawsuits the Trump campaign has filed in an effort to keep hopes of a second term for Trump alive after former Vice President Joe Biden became president-elect on Saturday.
"We want to make sure that no vote tally includes fraudulently or unlawfully cast ballots," Trump campaign attorney Matt Morgan told reporters on a conference call.
Trump's campaign raised allegations on the call of unequal treatment of Republican poll watchers compared to their Democratic counterparts.
Judges already have tossed lawsuits in Michigan and Georgia, and legal experts have said Trump's litigation has little chance of changing the outcome of the election.
Bob Bauer, a senior Biden adviser, on Tuesday dismissed the Trump campaign' litigation as "theatrics, not really lawsuits."


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Brazil passes 5.7 million COVID-19 cases, death toll at 162,829

Brazil reported 25,012 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, and 201 deaths from COVID-19, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.The South American country has registered 5,700,044 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 162,829, according to ministry data. It is the world's second most fatal outbreak after the United States.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--French coronavirus cases rise by 22,180

French coronavirus cases rise by 22,180

The ministry also reported 472 new deaths in hospitals from the disease over the last day , adding the numbers @ @ @ @ @ past week because some institutions were catching up on reporting data that had not been @ @ @

France registered a total of 1,829,659 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, up by 22,180 over the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.
The ministry also reported 472 new deaths in hospitals from the disease over the last day, adding the numbers had increased sharply over the past week because some institutions were catching up on reporting data that had not been previously given.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Gym owners protest COVID-19 restrictions in Holon, burn fitness equipment

A group of gym owners gathered in Holon on Tuesday evening to protest the Health Ministry's coronavirus guidelines preventing certain businesses, including gyms, from reopening, Israeli media reported.Protesters were seen burning fitness equipment used in gyms.While street shops were given permission to reopen on Sunday, many other businesses such as restaurants, pubs and gyms remain closed in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Israeli judoka wins bronze medal in European Championship

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jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Health Ministry reports 709 new coronavirus patients

The Health Ministry reported Tuesday evening that 709 people were diagnosed with coronavirus since yesterday, out of the 35,210 people who were screened.Some 306 patients were in serious condition Tuesday night, including 134 intubated patients.The death toll rose to 2,682.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Philippine journalist gunned down, 4 years after assassination attempt

MANILA - Two gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead a radio journalist outside his home in the Philippines on Tuesday , police said , four years after the broadcaster survived a near-identical assassination attempt .
Virgilio Maganes , 62 , based in the province of Pangasinan , northwest of Manila , was shot six times and died at the scene , they said in a statement .
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security described the killing as `` an act of cowardice '' and vowed to hunt down those responsible .
Maganes had survived the previous attempt on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We demand that the authorities work fast to solve his death , which could be related to the botched attempt on his life , '' the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines ( NUJP ) said in a statement .
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said both his murder and the 2016 attack would be investigated to establish whether they were linked to his work as a journalist .
Despite its reputation for having one of Asia 's most liberal media scenes , the Philippines is one of the world 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 190 killed in the past 35 years .
Provincial broadcasters are among those most targeted .
President Rodrigo Duterte made creating the media security task force a priority on taking office in 2016 , but his critics say press freedom has deteriorated on his watch .
They point to his verbal tirades and lawsuits against news organisations and his failure to condemn online trolling and threats against media made by his diehard supporters .
The Duterte administration denies targeting media for its reporting .

MANILA - Two gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead a radio journalist outside his home in the Philippines on Tuesday, police said, four years after the broadcaster survived a near-identical assassination attempt.
Virgilio Maganes, 62, based in the province of Pangasinan, northwest of Manila, was shot six times and died at the scene, they said in a statement.
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security described the killing as "an act of cowardice" and vowed to hunt down those responsible.
Maganes had survived the previous attempt on his life in November 2016 by playing dead.
"We demand that the authorities work fast to solve his death, which could be related to the botched attempt on his life," the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said in a statement.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said both his murder and the 2016 attack would be investigated to establish whether they were linked to his work as a journalist.
Despite its reputation for having one of Asia's most liberal media scenes, the Philippines is one of the world's most deadly countries for journalists, with at least 190 killed in the past 35 years. Provincial broadcasters are among those most targeted.
President Rodrigo Duterte made creating the media security task force a priority on taking office in 2016, but his critics say press freedom has deteriorated on his watch.
They point to his verbal tirades and lawsuits against news organisations and his failure to condemn online trolling and threats against media made by his diehard supporters.
The Duterte administration denies targeting media for its reporting.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Former MK and mayor of Or Akiva arrested for allegedly taking bribes

Mayor of Or Akiva, Ya'akov Edri, was arrested on Tuesday morning by police for allegedly taking bribes on various occasions, Israeli media reported.He was arrested with several other officials from Or Akiva who are suspected of offering bribes to several municipality officials.Edri used to be a member of Knesset for Likud and Kadima and held posts of Immigrant Absorption Minister, Negev and Galilee Development Minister, Health Minister and a minister without portfolio.Edri's arrest has been extended by six days.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Iran frees 157 detained during protests as more US sanctions loom

Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday the United States is expected to impose the sanctions as early as next week , coinciding with the one-year anniversary of what may have been the bloodiest repression of protesters in Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 .
Iran 's judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said the 157 `` security detainees '' were among 2,301 people freed under a pardon by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as part of events marking the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammad , state media reported .
The 157 suspects had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ( illegal ) assembly and collusion , and taking part in riots '' after being arrested in anti-government protests in recent years , the spokesman said .
Rights groups estimate that thousands were arrested in the 2019 protests , which broke out over gasoline price hikes and quickly turned political , with protesters demanding that top officials step down .
The sources said the sanctions had been in the works for months and were the latest in a long series of U.S. penalties imposed on Tehran by U.S. President Donald Trump after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with world powers in 2018 .

Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday the United States is expected to impose the sanctions as early as next week, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of what may have been the bloodiest repression of protesters in Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Iran's judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said the 157 "security detainees" were among 2,301 people freed under a pardon by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as part of events marking the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammad, state media reported.
The 157 suspects had been convicted of "propaganda against the system, (illegal) assembly and collusion, and taking part in riots" after being arrested in anti-government protests in recent years, the spokesman said.
Rights groups estimate that thousands were arrested in the 2019 protests, which broke out over gasoline price hikes and quickly turned political, with protesters demanding that top officials step down.
The sources said the sanctions had been in the works for months and were the latest in a long series of U.S. penalties imposed on Tehran by U.S. President Donald Trump after he withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
DUBAI - Iran has freed 157 people arrested during anti-government protests last year, the country's judiciary said on Tuesday, as the United States appeared poised to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in a violent crackdown on the protesters.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--Several thousand fleeing conflict in Ethiopia to Sudan- official

`` The number is increasing around the clock , '' said Alsir Khaled , an official from the state 's @ @ @ @ @ people need shelter and medical treatment and food and there is a great shortage .
@ @ @ @ @ continues we expect an increase in the flow of refugees , '' Khaled said .

"The number is increasing around the clock," said Alsir Khaled, an official from the state's refugee commission. "These people need shelter and medical treatment and food and there is a great shortage."
"If the conflict continues we expect an increase in the flow of refugees," Khaled said.
KHARTOUM - About 2,500 Ethiopians are known to have crossed the border into Sudan over the past two days as they flee fighting in their home country, an official in Sudan's eastern Kassala state said on Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-11-10--US will ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 treatment - Health Sec.

`` We 'll ensure equitable distribution , and we 'll work tightly with our governors , '' Azar said , @ @ @ @ @ government used with remdesivir , a drug used to treat people hospitalized with COVID-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ Lily were exploring other ways to give the treatment outside hospitals , including outpatient infusion @ @

"We'll ensure equitable distribution, and we'll work tightly with our governors," Azar said, using the same process the government used with remdesivir, a drug used to treat people hospitalized with COVID-19.
Azar said health officials and Lily were exploring other ways to give the treatment outside hospitals, including outpatient infusion centers.
WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Tuesday the US government would ensure equitable distribution of Eli Lilly's antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients, starting first with hospitals and areas where there are many cases.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--Gantz calls for Coronavirus Cabinet meeting this week

`` Netanyahu , we must convene the Corona Cabinet this week and give clear instructions to the public , '' @ @ @ @ @ decisions made concerning lockdowns on red cities and increasing fines had not been fully carried @ @ @ @ @ students and business owners are waiting for our cabinet decisions , so I demanded a @ @ @ @ @ provide certainty and where we can discuss the implementation of our decisions to fight disease @ @ @ @ @ opening part of the economy in a partial outline in open areas , as proposed @ @ @ @ @ and the education system , '' added Gantz .

"Netanyahu, we must convene the Corona Cabinet this week and give clear instructions to the public," said Gantz, mentioning that decisions made concerning lockdowns on red cities and increasing fines had not been fully carried out.
"Millions of students and business owners are waiting for our cabinet decisions, so I demanded a hearing this week that would provide certainty and where we can discuss the implementation of our decisions to fight disease, and the possibility of opening part of the economy in a partial outline in open areas, as proposed by local government leaders, and the education system," added Gantz.
Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to have the Coronavirus Cabinet meet this week in order to make decisions on the next stage of the exit plan from the national lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--New peak as 300 new cases of coronavirus reported in Gaza in one day

There were 3,052 active cases of the virus in Gaza as of Wednesday .
A 72-year-old died due to the @ @ @ @ @ well , bringing the death toll due to the virus in Gaza to 43 .

There were 3,052 active cases of the virus in Gaza as of Wednesday.
A 72-year-old died due to the virus in the Strip as well, bringing the death toll due to the virus in Gaza to 43.
Some 300 new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, marking a new record high for the number of daily cases since the beginning of the outbreak, according to Palestinian media.


jerusalempost--2020-11-11--MK Matan Kahane confirmed as infected with coronavirus

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Yamina MK Matan Kahane was confirmed as infected with the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. He is feeling well except for a light fever.