jerusalempost--2020-05-07--At least 50 infected with coronavirus at Mexican retirement home

At least 47 residents and three workers have been infected with coronavirus at a retirement home in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, authorities said on Wednesday, in one of the biggest outbreaks yet reported in the country.Nuevo Leon's health minister, Manuel de la O, said the infections were registered among the 98 residents and 48 workers at the Casa de Retiro Luis Elizondo in the municipality of Guadalupe, east of the state capital, Monterrey.He told a news conference that the average age of residents at the home is 84, that 40% of them had diabetes and 45% suffered from hypertension, calling them a "high-risk group".De la O later said that all 50 who tested positive for coronavirus were "stable" and that three of the residents had been taken to a hospital for treatment.The home's medical director, Fernando Coindreau, said staff began to notice symptoms among some older residents on Saturday before tests were carried out.Nursing homes have been some of the worst-hit places during the pandemic, particularly in continental Europe.Mexico has so far registered 27,634 cases of coronavirus and 2,704 deaths. Nuevo Leon, which borders the United States, has reported 909 cases and 29 fatalities.De la O said that authorities believed the virus could have spread from a cook who worked at the home.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--EU ambassador to China says rising Sino-US tensions not helpful

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Rising tensions between China and the United States are problematic for all sides and not conducive for the broad multinational cooperation needed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the European Union's ambassador to China said on Thursday.Nicolas Chapuis told reporters during a briefing that China needs to act to alleviate tensions and further its economic reforms to avoid destruction of global supply chains, decoupling of top economies and rise of protectionism.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--India records total of 52,952 coronavirus cases, 1,783 deaths

The death toll was up by 89 to 1,783 , still low compared with the United States , United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ was because the government imposed the stay-at-home order on 1.3 billion people much earlier in @ @ @

The number of coronavirus infections rose to 52,952 in India, up by 3,561 over the previous day, the health ministry said on Thursday, with no signs of abating despite a strict weeks-long lockdown in the world's second most populous country.
The death toll was up by 89 to 1,783, still low compared with the United States, United Kingdom and Italy which officials said was because the government imposed the stay-at-home order on 1.3 billion people much earlier in the cycle.
The spurt in cases has come from the densely packed metropolises of Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad which are also the growth engines of the economy.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Mexico coronavirus infections rise to 29,616 cases and 2,961 deaths

Mexico's health ministry on Thursday reported 1,982 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 257 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 29,616 cases and 2,961 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Lyft to require passengers and drivers to wear masks

The move comes as ridesharing companies struggle to maintain revenues with millions of people worldwide under social distancing orders from public health authorities .
Lyft has previously committed to distributing masks to its more than one million drivers , focusing on cities where masks are required by law , said Angie Westbrock , head of global operations , although she declined to say how many masks had been or would be distributed .
`` A really important component of this policy is that it 's not just for drivers , '' Westbrock said .
`` This policy requires passengers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with this health safety policy and that they 'll also wear a mask . ''
Passengers are also asked to leave the windows open when possible , and not sit in the front seat of cars .
Masks and cleaning supplies for drivers will be distributed through Lyft 's hubs , some of which will reopen for this purpose , Westbrock said .
Uber Technology Inc , Lyft 's main competitor , has said they will implement technology that will require drivers to submit a photo of their face to confirm that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unlike Uber , Lyft only operates in the United States and parts of Canada .

Lyft will require both passengers and drivers to wear masks and complete a health certification program, including confirming before each ride that they are not displaying symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus, the company said on Thursday.
The move comes as ridesharing companies struggle to maintain revenues with millions of people worldwide under social distancing orders from public health authorities.
Lyft has previously committed to distributing masks to its more than one million drivers, focusing on cities where masks are required by law, said Angie Westbrock, head of global operations, although she declined to say how many masks had been or would be distributed.
"A really important component of this policy is that it's not just for drivers," Westbrock said. "This policy requires passengers to also certify that they're going to comply with this health safety policy and that they'll also wear a mask."
Passengers are also asked to leave the windows open when possible, and not sit in the front seat of cars.
Masks and cleaning supplies for drivers will be distributed through Lyft's hubs, some of which will reopen for this purpose, Westbrock said.
Uber Technology Inc, Lyft's main competitor, has said they will implement technology that will require drivers to submit a photo of their face to confirm that they are wearing the mandatory mask.
Unlike Uber, Lyft only operates in the United States and parts of Canada.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Queen Elizabeth to address Britain as it commemorates VE Day

Plans for extensive events to herald the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day , when allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany , were scaled back in March after the government banned social gatherings to curb the coronavirus .
That meant a procession by veterans through the capital and other events involving crowds were scrapped .
However , Royal Air Force jets will still fly over the four capitals of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Boris Johnson will deliver a message to mark the occasion , a holiday in Britain , and speak to a veteran via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must celebrate their achievement , and we remember their sacrifice , '' said Johnson , who will also recite a recently discovered poem called `` V Day '' by World War One poet Edmund Blunden .
`` We are a free people because of everything our veterans did - we offer our gratitude , our heartfelt thanks and our solemn pledge : you will always be remembered . ''
The 94-year-old queen 's address will be particularly symbolic , coming exactly 75 years after her father George VI gave a victory speech over @ @ @ @ @ @

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will give a televised message to her nation on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the coronavirus outbreak overshadows nationwide celebrations to commemorate the end of World War Two in Europe.
Plans for extensive events to herald the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, were scaled back in March after the government banned social gatherings to curb the coronavirus.
That meant a procession by veterans through the capital and other events involving crowds were scrapped.
However, Royal Air Force jets will still fly over the four capitals of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Boris Johnson will deliver a message to mark the occasion, a holiday in Britain, and speak to a veteran via a video call.
"Today we must celebrate their achievement, and we remember their sacrifice," said Johnson, who will also recite a recently discovered poem called "V Day" by World War One poet Edmund Blunden.
"We are a free people because of everything our veterans did - we offer our gratitude, our heartfelt thanks and our solemn pledge: you will always be remembered."
The 94-year-old queen's address will be particularly symbolic, coming exactly 75 years after her father George VI gave a victory speech over the radio to the nation.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Border Police uncover three pipe bombs in Barta'a

Border Police forces uncovered three concealed pipe bombs in the Israeli section of Barta ’ a on Thursday , according @ @ @ @ @ .
The town has a Palestinian section and an Israeli one as it is on @ @ @ @ @ forces were operating after receiving information about the area .
Originally authorities only found an @ @ @ @ @ they uncovered the bombs .
Police are investigating .
Bomb disposal officers were called on @ @ @ @ @ the bombs.Police are investigating .

Border Police forces uncovered three concealed pipe bombs in the Israeli section of Barta’a on Thursday, according to a police press release. The town has a Palestinian section and an Israeli one as it is on the Green Line.
The forces were operating after receiving information about the area. Originally authorities only found an ammunition clip, but later they uncovered the bombs.
Police are investigating. Bomb disposal officers were called on the scene and they defused the bombs.Police are investigating.
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jerusalempost--2020-05-07--US taking Patriot anti-missile systems out of Saudi Arabia

Four Patriot missile batteries will be removed as well as dozens of military personnel , which may mean the US @ @ @ @ @ a threat to the oil producing capacity of its Saudi ally .
Two US jet @ @ @ @ @ region , marking an end to the US building military capacities in that country to @ @ @ @ @ .
The US decision arrives at the heel of some Israeli defense experts claiming the @ @ @ @ @ forces in Syria as it is currently facing the loss of life caused by the @ @ @ @ @ on that country ’ s economy .
Iran denied any involvement in the September 2019 @ @ @ @ @ oil processing facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia .
The attack was carried out from Yemen @ @ @ @ @ to Saudi officials , were produced in Iran .

The US is taking out Patriot anti-missile systems out of Saudi Arabia, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Four Patriot missile batteries will be removed as well as dozens of military personnel, which may mean the US no longer thinks Iran poses a threat to the oil producing capacity of its Saudi ally.
Two US jet fighter squadrons also left the region, marking an end to the US building military capacities in that country to counter-act a possible Iranian attack.
The US decision arrives at the heel of some Israeli defense experts claiming the Islamic Republic is reducing its forces in Syria as it is currently facing the loss of life caused by the coroanvirus outbreak and its effects on that country’s economy.
Iran denied any involvement in the September 2019 Houthi attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The attack was carried out from Yemen by drones which, according to Saudi officials, were produced in Iran.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Cuomo: New York coronavirus deaths increase by 231 on May 6

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that statewide coroanvirus deaths increased by 231 on May 6 , Reuters reported .
@ @ @ @ @ York time , approximately 8,600 patients are hospitalized with the virus.Out of 27,000 healthcare workers @ @ @ @ @ , it was found that they have the same , or lower , infection rate @ @ @ @ @ population , he added .

As of Thursday afternoon New York time, approximately 8,600 patients are hospitalized with the virus.Out of 27,000 healthcare workers who were tested for coroanvirus, it was found that they have the same, or lower, infection rate than that of the general population, he added.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Trump stresses desire for arms control with Russia, China in Putin call

US President Donald Trump stressed the US desire for arms control that includes both Russia and China in a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday , the White House said in a statement .
`` President Trump reaffirmed that the United States is committed to effective arms control that includes not only Russia , but also China , and looks forward to future discussions to avoid a costly arms race , '' the White House said .
Trump has repeatedly argued - so far to no avail - for China to join the United States and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to replace the 2010 New START treaty between Washington and Moscow that expires in February .
New START restricted the United States and Russia to deploying no more than 1,550 nuclear warheads , the lowest level in decades , and limited the land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers that deliver them .
China , estimated to have about 300 nuclear weapons , has repeatedly rejected Trump 's proposal , arguing its nuclear force is defensive and poses no threat .
The Trump-Putin call , which marked the 75th anniversary of the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covered working to defeat the new coronavirus outbreak as well as other issues , the White House said .

US President Donald Trump stressed the US desire for arms control that includes both Russia and China in a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the White House said in a statement.
"President Trump reaffirmed that the United States is committed to effective arms control that includes not only Russia, but also China, and looks forward to future discussions to avoid a costly arms race," the White House said.
Trump has repeatedly argued - so far to no avail - for China to join the United States and Russia in talks on an arms control accord to replace the 2010 New START treaty between Washington and Moscow that expires in February.
New START restricted the United States and Russia to deploying no more than 1,550 nuclear warheads, the lowest level in decades, and limited the land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers that deliver them.
China, estimated to have about 300 nuclear weapons, has repeatedly rejected Trump's proposal, arguing its nuclear force is defensive and poses no threat.
The Trump-Putin call, which marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe, also covered working to defeat the new coronavirus outbreak as well as other issues, the White House said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Trump tests negative for coronavirus after report valet infected

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have tested negative for coronavirus after finding out a member of the US military who worked on the White House campus had become infected, a White House spokesman said on Thursday.The military official was identified by CNN as personal valet to Trump.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Top US House Republican calls for pause in coronavirus legislation

`` Before we move to the next bill , let 's make sure the $ 3 trillion that we had @ @ @ @ @ and gets implemented correctly , ” House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters .

The top Republican in the US House of Representatives called for a pause in coronavirus legislation on Thursday, saying Congress should first assess the impact of earlier relief bills and then take a slower path forward through committee hearings.
"Before we move to the next bill, let's make sure the $3 trillion that we had legislated and appropriated gets implemented and gets implemented correctly,” House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters.
"Let's get states opened back up … and then deal with any legislation in the future by committees, with hearings, with mark-ups and with knowledge. I think that's the best approach we can take," he said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Malinovsky says gov't 'do-nothings' take credit for work of others

Yisrael Beytenu MK Yulia Malinovsky slammed Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel on Thursday saying that Gamliel was “ clueless ” @ @ @ @ @ about aid to lone soldiers who served in the IDF and that she , Malinovsky @ @ @ @ @ get more things done than a minister in office.
” “ This is the government @ @ @ @ @ in , a bunch of do-nothings that take credit for work done by other people @ @ @ @ @ response to Gamliel 's Facebook post .
On Facebook , Gamliel claimed that , thanks @ @ @ @ @ soldiers who are not eligible to obtain unemployment aid were able to receive a NIS @ @ @ @ @ mentioned Malinonvsky in the post as “ joining the effort ” to get these NIS @ @ @ @ @ post by saying to the minister that “ the matter had not been resolved yet @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t send the list of people who are eligible to get this grant @ @

Yisrael Beytenu MK Yulia Malinovsky slammed Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel on Thursday saying that Gamliel was “clueless” when Malinovsky spoke with her about aid to lone soldiers who served in the IDF and that she, Malinovsky, is “able to get more things done than a minister in office.”
“This is the government that will soon be sworn in, a bunch of do-nothings that take credit for work done by other people,” Malinovsky tweeted in response to Gamliel's Facebook post.
On Facebook, Gamliel claimed that, thanks to her, former lone soldiers who are not eligible to obtain unemployment aid were able to receive a NIS 4 m. grant.
Gamliel mentioned Malinonvsky in the post as “joining the effort” to get these NIS 4 m.
Malinovsky ended her post by saying to the minister that “the matter had not been resolved yet, as the Defense Ministry didn’t send the list of people who are eligible to get this grant.”


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--UK to announce very limited easing of lockdown next week

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a very limited easing of Britain's coronavirus lockdown next week, adopting a cautious approach to ensure there is no second peak of infections that could further hurt the economy.Johnson is due to announce the next steps in Britain's battle to tackle the novel coronavirus on Sunday following a review by ministers of the current measures that have all but shut the economy and kept millions at home.At a cabinet meeting of his top ministers, Johnson said Britain would advance "with maximum caution" and be guided by the science and data when considering whether any of the strict social distancing measures could be eased."Any easement to the guidelines next week will be very limited," his spokesman told reporters. "We are at a critical moment in the fight against the virus and we will not do anything which risks throwing away the efforts and sacrifices of the British public."Ministers are concerned that a swift easing of the lockdown could lead to a second peak in infection rates, which might overwhelm hospitals and force the government to shut down the economy for a second time.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--55 killed in Rwanda due to heavy rainfall

Fifty-five people died in Rwanda on Wednesday when heavy rains caused floods and landslides, the government said.The East African nation has in recent weeks experienced major downpours that have led to landslides that flattened houses on mountain slopes.“Heavy rains across the country overnight caused a lot of damage. On Thursday, 55 people had been counted as dead due to landslides and floods,” Rwanda’s Emergency Management ministry said on Twitter. Wednesday’s toll follows the deaths of eight people in heavy rains on Friday and Saturday, the ministry said.The government was assessing the damage in order to help the victims and repair infrastructure. It has in the past urged Rwandans who live on mountain slopes to move to areas less prone to disasters.In neighbouring Kenya, floods and landslides have killed nearly 200 people and displaced 100,000, the government said on Wednesday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Palestinian man indicted for allegedly transferring funds for Hamas

Zahir Arafat , 43 , was indicted on Thursday for allegedly exploiting a work permit he had , which enabled @ @ @ @ @ to transfer NIS 100,000 ( roughly $ 28,480 ) between Hamas and the West Bank @ @ @ @ @ SDP ) wrote in a press release .
Arafat allegedly knew the money he is @ @ @ @ @ fund acts of terror .
SDP requested he be kept under arrest during the investigation @ @ @ @ @ investigated by police .

Zahir Arafat, 43, was indicted on Thursday for allegedly exploiting a work permit he had, which enabled him to enter Israel, to transfer NIS 100,000 (roughly $28,480) between Hamas and the West Bank, Southern District Prosecution (SDP) wrote in a press release.
Arafat allegedly knew the money he is delivering would be used to fund acts of terror.
SDP requested he be kept under arrest during the investigation, the case is being investigated by police.


jerusalempost--2020-05-07--Japan approves Gilead Sciences' remdesivir as COVID-19 drug

Japan has approved Gilead Sciences Inc's remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, the health ministry said on Thursday, making it the country's first officially authorized drug for the disease.Japan reached the decision just three days after the US drugmaker had filed for approval.Remdesivir was granted authorization last week by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use for the disease caused by the coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--5.1 magnitude earthquake hits northern Iran, 2 dead, 38 injured

There were at least 40 milder aftershocks , but no serious damage from the quake that struck after midnight on the border of the provinces of Tehran and Mazandaran , it added .
The epicentre was south of Iran 's highest peak , the snow-capped Mount Damavand , according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) .
The 5,761-metre ( 18,900-foot ) mountain is volcanic , but Iranian officials said the quake was not triggered by volcanic activities .
Press TV reported boulders blocking the road leading to the mountainous Damavand area .
Soon after the quake struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMT on Thursday ) , officials urged people who spent the night outdoors for fear of aftershocks to observe social distancing to limit spread of the new coronavirus .
COVID-19 has , according to Health Ministry figures on Friday , killed 6,541 and infected more than 104,691 in the middle eastern nation .
Authorities also assured the public there was no shortage of petrol as people rushed to gas stations to fill up after the quake .
Among the dead were a 21-year-old woman in Tehran who suffered heart failure , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , east of the capital , killed by a head injury , officials said .
Tehran governor general Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey told state TV that only four of the 38 injured were hospitalised .
Crisscrossed by major fault lines , Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world .
In 2003 , a magnitude 6.6 quake in Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the ancient city of Bam .
The latest quake was at a shallow depth of 7 km ( 4.3 miles ) , according to USGS .

DUBAI - Two people died after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran in the early hours of Friday, sending people in and around the capital Tehran fleeing from their homes in panic, state television reported.At least 38 were injured, but there was no major damage from the quake and nearly 50 milder aftershocks that struck on the border of the provinces of Tehran and Mazandaran, it added.The epicenter was south of Iran's highest peak, the snow-capped Mount Damavand, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The 5,761-meter (18,900-foot) mountain is volcanic, but Iranian officials said the quake was not triggered by volcanic activities.The head of Iran's seismology center said the strongest aftershock had a magnitude of 3.9 and suggested that weak aftershocks reduced the likelihood of a major quake in Tehran, which lies on or near several active fault lines."These aftershocks were a good sign that the (5.1 magnitude) quake was the main one, and that the aftershocks were going through their normal course ... although it would be very wrong to say that there is no danger of an earthquake in Tehran," Ali Moradi told state TV.Soon after the quake struck, officials urged people who spent the night outdoors for fear of aftershocks to observe the social distancing mandated by the new coronavirus.COVID-19 has killed 6,541 people and infected more than 104,691 in Iran, according to the Health Ministry.Authorities also assured the public there was no shortage of petrol as people rushed to gas stations to fill up after the quake and many spent the night in their cars.Those who died were a 21-year-old woman in Tehran who suffered heart failure, and a 60-year-old man in the city of Damavand, east of the capital, killed by a head injury, officials said.Tehran province governor Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey told state TV that four of the 38 people injured were hospitalized.The earthquake caused cracks in some walls of the 19th-century Sahebqaraniyeh Palace in northern Tehran, one of the grandest palaces of the Qajar dynasty, the state news agency IRNA reported.Crisscrossed by major fault lines, Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. In 2003, a magnitude 6.6 quake in Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the ancient city of Bam.The latest quake was at a shallow depth of 7 km (4.3 miles), according to the USGS.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Taliban blow up police chief and two others in latest Afghanistan attack

The blast took place late on Thursday in the southeastern province of Khost , killing police chief Sayed Ahmad Babazai @ @ @ @ @ officer , as well as wounding another person , said governor Halim Fidai in a @ @ @ @ @ Mujahid said on Twitter the militants claimed responsibility for the attack .
The United States @ @ @ @ @ from power in 2001 and wants to withdraw its forces and broker peace talks with @ @ @ @ @ the attack via its Embassy in Kabul .

Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents killed a provincial police chief and two others in a roadside bomb attack, the local governor said on Friday, in the latest violence hindering a US-brokered peace process.
The blast took place late on Thursday in the southeastern province of Khost, killing police chief Sayed Ahmad Babazai, his secretary and another officer, as well as wounding another person, said governor Halim Fidai in a statement.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter the militants claimed responsibility for the attack.
The United States, which ousted the Taliban from power in 2001 and wants to withdraw its forces and broker peace talks with the Afghan government, condemned the attack via its Embassy in Kabul.
Since signing the deal with Washington in late February that paves the way for a U.S. troop withdrawal, the emboldened Taliban have mounted thousands of attacks and inflicted heavy casualties on Afghan security forces who now have less American support.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Coronavirus deaths in Israel reach 245, 16,409 total cases

The number of Israelis who have died from coronavirus reached 245 people, the Health Ministry announced Friday morning.There are currently 5,157 active cases in the country in a total number of 16,409 since the outbreak began.64 people are currently in serious condition.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Spanish police detain alleged ISIS member believed to be planning attacks

The Guardia Civil force said it had arrested the man , described as deeply radicalized , after a joint investigation with security forces in Morocco and the United States .
`` The suspect intended to carry out a terrorist act , the details of which are unknown , '' police said in a statement on Friday .
His links to Islamic State date back at least four years , police said , though he had not displayed any outward signs of radicalization until recently .
After Spain imposed a coronavirus lockdown on March 14 , his interest in the jihadist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , the suspect made public pledges of allegiance to Islamic State and declared his hatred of the West on social media , police said .
He also made several furtive trips around the city , during which police believe he was scouting out potential targets for an attack .
Police said he was likely to have been responding to calls from Islamic State for followers in the West to carry out attacks in the countries where they live .
In April , security forces in the southern city of Almeria captured arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run after fighting for the jihadist movement in Iraq and Syria .

Spanish police have arrested a Moroccan man in Barcelona with suspected links to Islamic State who they believe was planning a militant attack.
The Guardia Civil force said it had arrested the man, described as deeply radicalized, after a joint investigation with security forces in Morocco and the United States.
"The suspect intended to carry out a terrorist act, the details of which are unknown," police said in a statement on Friday.
His links to Islamic State date back at least four years, police said, though he had not displayed any outward signs of radicalization until recently.
After Spain imposed a coronavirus lockdown on March 14, his interest in the jihadist movement increased, police said.
Since then, the suspect made public pledges of allegiance to Islamic State and declared his hatred of the West on social media, police said.
He also made several furtive trips around the city, during which police believe he was scouting out potential targets for an attack.
Police said he was likely to have been responding to calls from Islamic State for followers in the West to carry out attacks in the countries where they live.
In April, security forces in the southern city of Almeria captured arrested a British rapper who was on the run after fighting for the jihadist movement in Iraq and Syria.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Coronavirus: Russia's cases rise by over 10,000 for 6th day in a row

It was the sixth consecutive day that cases had risen by more than 10,000 , but down on Thursday 's @ @ @ @ @ .

The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 10,699 over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 187,859, the coronavirus crisis response center said on Friday.
It was the sixth consecutive day that cases had risen by more than 10,000, but down on Thursday's record daily rise of 11,231.
It also reported 98 new fatalities from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in Russia to 1,723.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,209 to 167,300

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,209 to 167,300, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.The death toll rose by 147 to 7,266, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Pakistan coronavirus cases surge past 25,000, pace quickens

Officials reported 1,764 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours on Friday , taking the total to 25,837 .
@ @ @ @ @ 594 .
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced plans to begin lifting Pakistan 's poorly @ @ @ @ @ amid fears for the country 's economy as it sinks into recession .

Officials reported 1,764 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours on Friday, taking the total to 25,837. Deaths rose by 30 to 594.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced plans to begin lifting Pakistan's poorly enforced lockdown from Saturday, amid fears for the country's economy as it sinks into recession.
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surged past 25,000 on Friday, just hours before the government was due to lift lockdown measures, with the country reporting some of the biggest daily increases in new infections in the world.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Australia to ease COVID-19 curbs in 3 stages, targets July for removal

Australia imposed strict social distancing restrictions in March , which , coupled with the closure of its borders , is @ @ @ @ @ number of new infections of COVID-19 , the disease caused by the virus .
Morrison @ @ @ @ @ territories will decide when to begin implementing each stage .

Australia imposed strict social distancing restrictions in March, which, coupled with the closure of its borders, is credited with drastically slowing the number of new infections of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Morrison said Australia's states and territories will decide when to begin implementing each stage.
Australia will ease social distancing restrictions implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, with the aim of removing all curbs by July.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Japan could lift state of emergency in areas with no new virus cases

More Japanese prefectures were reporting zero coronavirus cases on a daily basis , and lifting the state of emergency for @ @ @ @ @ , Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday .
Nishimura , who is also in @ @ @ @ @ overall coronavirus response , added that he still wanted people to try to reduce person-to-person @ @ @ @ @ Japan this week extended the nationwide state of emergency to the end of May but @ @ @ @ @ situation on May 14 and possibly lift the measures earlier for some prefectures .

More Japanese prefectures were reporting zero coronavirus cases on a daily basis, and lifting the state of emergency for those regions was within sight, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday.
Nishimura, who is also in charge of the government's overall coronavirus response, added that he still wanted people to try to reduce person-to-person contact by 80%.
Japan this week extended the nationwide state of emergency to the end of May but said it would reassess the situation on May 14 and possibly lift the measures earlier for some prefectures.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,209 to 167,300 - RKI

The death toll rose by 147 to 7,266 , the tally showed .

The death toll rose by 147 to 7,266, the tally showed.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,209 to 167,300, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--China reports one new coronavirus case, 16 asymptomatic cases

No new imported cases were recorded on May 7 , the National Health Commission said in a statement .
The @ @ @ @ @ asymptomatic cases for May 7 , versus six the previous day .

China reported one new coronavirus case for May 7, down from the two cases the day before, data from the national health authority showed on Friday.
No new imported cases were recorded on May 7, the National Health Commission said in a statement.
The commission also reported 16 new asymptomatic cases for May 7, versus six the previous day.
China’s total number of coronavirus cases now stands at 82,886, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4,633, the national health authority said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Acting US spy chief overhauls agency in defiance of congressional concerns

Defying congressional oversight concerns , US President Donald Trump ’ s acting director of national intelligence on Friday unveiled organizational changes to his agency .
Richard Grenell , who is expected to be replaced in coming months by Trump 's full-time nominee , said the changes were the result of a lengthy review and would make more efficient use of funds and enhance intelligence support for the Pentagon .
Grenell , a Trump loyalist who also serves as US ambassador to Germany , proceeded with the reorganization after rebuffing a request last month for details of changes he planned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee , Representative Adam Schiff .
Schiff said it would be inappropriate for an acting overseer of the 17 US intelligence agencies to make leadership , staffing or bureaucratic changes .
A Senate Intelligence Committee official , speaking on condition of anonymity , said the Republican chairman , Richard Burr , and his Democratic vice chairman , Mark Warner , called on Grenell in a March 19 letter not to proceed with organizational changes without consulting Congress .
The letter came after the acting head of the National Counter-Terrorism Center – which reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reported by media to have been fired .
In March , Trump removed Grenell ’ s acting predecessor .
Both intelligence committees asked that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence ( ODNI ) consult them “ before making any significant organizational changes , ” said a House Intelligence panel official on condition of anonymity .

Defying congressional oversight concerns, US President Donald Trump’s acting director of national intelligence on Friday unveiled organizational changes to his agency.
Richard Grenell, who is expected to be replaced in coming months by Trump's full-time nominee, said the changes were the result of a lengthy review and would make more efficient use of funds and enhance intelligence support for the Pentagon.
Grenell, a Trump loyalist who also serves as US ambassador to Germany, proceeded with the reorganization after rebuffing a request last month for details of changes he planned from the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Representative Adam Schiff.
Schiff said it would be inappropriate for an acting overseer of the 17 US intelligence agencies to make leadership, staffing or bureaucratic changes.
A Senate Intelligence Committee official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Republican chairman, Richard Burr, and his Democratic vice chairman, Mark Warner, called on Grenell in a March 19 letter not to proceed with organizational changes without consulting Congress.
The letter came after the acting head of the National Counter-Terrorism Center – which reports to Grenell - and his acting deputy were reported by media to have been fired. In March, Trump removed Grenell’s acting predecessor.
Both intelligence committees asked that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) consult them “before making any significant organizational changes,” said a House Intelligence panel official on condition of anonymity.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--New case of coronavirus reported in Yemen

Yemen 's Houtis reported a new case of coronavirus in Sanaa , the Houthi Health Ministry tweeted on Friday night @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases in Sanaa and Aden since April 29 .
The United Nations said it @ @ @ @ @ spreading undetected in a country where millions face famine and lack of medical care .

Yemen's Houtis reported a new case of coronavirus in Sanaa, the Houthi Health Ministry tweeted on Friday night.
Yemen had been reporting COVID-19 cases in Sanaa and Aden since April 29.
The United Nations said it feared the disease could be spreading undetected in a country where millions face famine and lack of medical care.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Turkey and Italy say shells hit near their Libyan embassies

Shells landed near the Turkish and Italian embassies in central Tripoli late on Thursday , an apparent expansion of bombardment @ @ @ @ @ a central district of the Libyan capital that drew European Union condemnation .
The eastern-based @ @ @ @ @ ) of Khalifa Haftar has been bombarding Tripoli for months as part of a year-long @ @ @ @ @ , causing four fifths of civilian deaths in the conflict this year , the United @ @ @ @ @ , Turkish military support for the internationally recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA ) @ @ @ @ @ the LNA back from several areas in recent weeks , threatening to end Haftar 's @ @ @ @ @ The Turkish ambassador told Reuters in a message that a Grad missile had struck the @ @ @ @ @ the embassy and another landed by the Foreign Ministry .

Shells landed near the Turkish and Italian embassies in central Tripoli late on Thursday, an apparent expansion of bombardment by eastern Libyan forces of a central district of the Libyan capital that drew European Union condemnation.
The eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar has been bombarding Tripoli for months as part of a year-long war to capture the city, causing four fifths of civilian deaths in the conflict this year, the United Nations has said. However, Turkish military support for the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has helped its forces push the LNA back from several areas in recent weeks, threatening to end Haftar's campaign in western Libya.
The Turkish ambassador told Reuters in a message that a Grad missile had struck the High Court building next to the embassy and another landed by the Foreign Ministry.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Merkel, Trump agree in phone call to keep memory of WW2 horrors alive

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday marked the end of World @ @ @ @ @ years ago , a German government spokesman said .
`` Both commemorated the millions of @ @ @ @ @ caused by the war unleashed by Nazi Germany , '' the spokesman said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ important to keep the memory of the war and its horrors alive . ''
Merkel @ @ @ @ @ US support for Germany after WW2 and the deep ties between the two countries that @ @ @ @ @ added .
The two leaders also discussed the spread of the coronavirus , and efforts @ @ @ @ @ reopen economies , the White House said in a separate statement .
`` The president @ @ @ @ @ ’ s strong response to the pandemic , '' White House spokesman Judd Deere said @

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday marked the end of World War Two in Europe 75 years ago, a German government spokesman said.
"Both commemorated the millions of victims and the immeasurable suffering caused by the war unleashed by Nazi Germany," the spokesman said. "They agreed that it was important to keep the memory of the war and its horrors alive."
Merkel emphasized the special importance of US support for Germany after WW2 and the deep ties between the two countries that developed after, the spokesman added.
The two leaders also discussed the spread of the coronavirus, and efforts taken to contain it and reopen economies, the White House said in a separate statement.
"The president thanked the chancellor for Germany’s strong response to the pandemic," White House spokesman Judd Deere said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Key Pence aide, married to top Trump adviser, diagnosed with coronavirus

US Vice President Mike Pence 's press secretary , the wife of one of President Donald Trump 's senior advisors , has tested positive for the coronavirus , raising alarm about the virus ' potential spread within the White House 's inner most circle .
The diagnosis of Katie Miller , who is married to White House immigration adviser Stephen Miller , was revealed by Trump in a meeting with Republican lawmakers on Friday , a day after news that Trump 's personal valet had tested positive for the virus .
`` Katie , she tested very good for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a sudden today she tested positive , '' Trump said , noting he himself had not been in contact with her but that she had spent time with the vice president .
`` I understand Mike has been tested ... and he tested negative . ''
Despite Trump 's comments , the two cases in quick succession heightened fears of contagion for the president and vice president , who are leading the US response to the pandemic , and who have both resumed robust travel and business schedules even as the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75,000 .

WASHINGTON — Katie Miller, the wife of presidential adviser Stephen Miller and the spokesperson for Vice President Mike Pence, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Trump confirmed the positive test in a meeting with Republican Congress members but added that he has not been in touch with her. However, the news has big implications: her husband, who handles speechwriting and immigration policy duties, is one of Trump’s closest advisers.
Trump and Pence are tested daily for the virus.
News of Miller’s positive test delayed Pence’s scheduled departure Friday to Des Moines, Iowa, for more than an hour, and several staffers who had been in contact with her left the plane.
Stephen Miller and Katie Waldman married in February at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, a senior adviser to David Friedman, the US ambassador to Israel, officiated.
US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is in self-quarantine for a couple of weeks after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, an FDA spokesman told Reuters late on Friday.
Hahn immediately took a diagnostic test and was tested negative himself for the novel coronavirus, FDA spokesman Michael Felberbaum said in an emailed statement.
Politico reported earlier that it was Katie Miller, US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, whom Hahn had come into contact with.
Asked by Reuters to confirm the details in the report, the statement did not name the person who was tested positive for COVID-19 with whom the commissioner had met.
"As Dr. Hahn wrote in a note to staff today, he recently came into contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC guidelines, he is now in self-quarantine for the next two weeks," the FDA spokesman said.
About 3.90 million cases of the coronavirus have been recorded worldwide with nearly 1.27 million coming from the United States alone, according to a Reuters tally as of late Friday. The worldwide death toll stands at about 270,000 with the United States recording over 75,000 deaths.
The virus, first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has also driven millions into unemployment as a result of lockdown measures put in place to curb a rise in infections.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--California to mail voters their ballots to curb COVID-19

California State Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday to send every registered voter in the state a @ @ @ @ @ election , making California the first state to make such an adjustment , ABC News @ @ @ @ @ “ There ’ s a lot of excitement around this November ’ s election in @ @ @ @ @ you can conduct yourself in a safe way and make sure your health is protected @ @ @ @ @ according to National Review .
The measure was taken to protect voters ' health during @ @ @ @ @ state will allow those who wish to do so to vote in person under health @ @ @ @ @ in the future.The measure was taken to protect voters ' health during the coronavirus outbreak @

California State Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday to send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November election, making California the first state to make such an adjustment, ABC News reported on Friday night.
“There’s a lot of excitement around this November’s election in terms of making sure that you can conduct yourself in a safe way and make sure your health is protected,” Newsom said, according to National Review.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Madrid and Barcelona will not move to next stage of Spain’s lockdown exit

Madrid and Barcelona will not progress to the next phase of Spain 's exit from one of Europe ’ s strictest lockdowns that will allow bars , restaurants and places of worship to reopen in some areas from Monday , the government announced .
The country 's two biggest cities do not currently meet the government 's criteria for easing measures , Health Emergency Chief Fernando Simon told a news conference on Friday .
Madrid and Catalonia , whose capital is Barcelona , account for nearly half of Spain 's cases of infection .
Simon said 51 % of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of easing lockdown measures , including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands .
`` I want to insist that this is not a race , decisions must be based on cooperation and caution , '' Health Minister Salvador Illa said .
In one sign of life returning to normal , Barcelona 's beaches opened from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday under provisions allowing people to take exercise .
People paddled on boards and swam under police supervision .
`` This is freedom , '' said a smiling swimmer , Marta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` To be able to go out to sea and swim - for me , this is perfect . ''
Spain 's daily death toll from the coronavirus rose to 229 on Friday , up from 213 the previous day , the health ministry said .
Overall deaths rose to 26,299 from 26,070 on Thursday and the number of diagnosed cases rose to 222,857 from 221,447 the day before , the ministry said .
Half of the new cases in Spain in the past 24 hours were in Catalonia .

Madrid and Barcelona will not progress to the next phase of Spain's exit from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns that will allow bars, restaurants and places of worship to reopen in some areas from Monday, the government announced.
The country's two biggest cities do not currently meet the government's criteria for easing measures, Health Emergency Chief Fernando Simon told a news conference on Friday.
Madrid and Catalonia, whose capital is Barcelona, account for nearly half of Spain's cases of infection.
Simon said 51% of the population would move onto the next phase of easing lockdown measures, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
"I want to insist that this is not a race, decisions must be based on cooperation and caution," Health Minister Salvador Illa said.
In one sign of life returning to normal, Barcelona's beaches opened from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday under provisions allowing people to take exercise. People paddled on boards and swam under police supervision.
"This is freedom," said a smiling swimmer, Marta Torrents, dressed in a wet-suit. "To be able to go out to sea and swim - for me, this is perfect."
Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus rose to 229 on Friday, up from 213 the previous day, the health ministry said.
Overall deaths rose to 26,299 from 26,070 on Thursday and the number of diagnosed cases rose to 222,857 from 221,447 the day before, the ministry said.
Half of the new cases in Spain in the past 24 hours were in Catalonia.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Trump, Saudi king discuss global oil market

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia 's King Salman spoke by phone on Friday and `` reaffirmed the strong @ @ @ @ @ '' the White House said , amid tensions over Saudi 's oil output .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the importance of stability in global energy markets , and reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi @ @ @ @ @ and King Salman also discussed other critical regional and bilateral issues and their cooperation as @ @ @ @ @ G20 , respectively , '' said White House spokesman Judd Deere .

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman spoke by phone on Friday and "reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi defense partnership," the White House said, amid tensions over Saudi's oil output.
"The two leaders agreed on the importance of stability in global energy markets, and reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi defense partnership. The president and King Salman also discussed other critical regional and bilateral issues and their cooperation as leaders of the G7 and G20, respectively," said White House spokesman Judd Deere.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Mandelblit considering approving live broadcasting of Netanyahu’s trial

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is considering the option of broadcasting the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on live television @ @ @ @ @ it , Kan 11 reported on Friday night .
Netanyahu will be the first serving @ @ @ @ @ face court proceedings for alleged bribe taking and breach of trust .

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is considering the option of broadcasting the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on live television and is leaning towards approving it, Kan 11 reported on Friday night.
Netanyahu will be the first serving prime minister of Israel to face court proceedings for alleged bribe taking and breach of trust.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Delta will suspend service to 10 US airports starting May 13

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WASHINGTON - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will suspend service to 10 UH airports where it services a nearby airport until at least September amid the massive travel falloff due to the coronavirus outbreak.Delta is halting flights to Chicago Midway; Oakland International Airport; Hollywood Burbank; Long Beach; Providence, RI, Westchester County Airport; Stewart International; Akron-Canton, Ohio; Manchester, NH and Newport News/Williamsburg until at least September.Delta is cutting flights by 85% in the second quarter and seeking permission from US regulators to suspend flights to nine other cities.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Lori Loughlin, other parents lose bid to dismiss US college scam charges

BOSTON - A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss the charges against Full House actress Lori Loughlin and other wealthy parents awaiting trial in the US college admissions scandal after they accused investigators of fabricating evidence.US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton in Boston said that while prosecutors should have turned over evidence from a key cooperating witness sooner, he was satisfied that "the government has not lied to or misled the court."That cooperator is William "Rick" Singer, a college admissions consultant who has admitted to orchestrating a vast scheme to use bribery and other forms of fraud to help wealthy parents secure the admission of their children to top schools.Prosecutors allege that Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, agreed with Singer to pay $500,000 in bribes to have their two daughters named as fake recruits to the University of Southern California crew team.Lawyers for them and other parents in March moved to dismiss the case, saying prosecutors had until recently withheld personal notes by Singer regarding telephone calls he placed to the parents at the government's direction.In notes written in October 2018, after he began cooperating with investigators, Singer said FBI agents told him to "tell a fib" during the calls by saying the money they were paying would be used for university donations rather than bribes.In Friday's ruling, Gorton said he accepted the prosecution's explanations for Singer's notes, which were written at a time when he was not being fully cooperative with investigators."To the extent the defendants are dissatisfied with Singer’s purported denials of any wrongdoing in connection with his rehearsed telephone calls, they will have ample opportunity to cross examine him if and when he testifies at trial," Gorton wrote.Lawyers for Loughlin and the other parents did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Loughlin and Giannulli are scheduled to face trial alongside six other parents in October.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Trump, Pence have not had contact with infected staffer recently

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have not been in contact recently with a member of Pence's staff who was found to be infected with the coronavirus, a senior administration official said on Friday."This morning we had someone on the vice president's staff test positive and so out of abundance of caution we went back and looked into all the person's contacts most recently," the official told reporters traveling with Pence to Iowa, according to a media pool report.The official said the staffer may have been in contact with six people who were scheduled to travel on Friday with the vice president and they were removed from the flight before it departed


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Coronavirus update: 16,436 Israelis test positive, 63 intubated

As of Friday night 16,436 Israelis have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Health Ministry. Of the 4,962 current active cases, 63 are intubated.Israel has reported 245 coronavirus-related deaths. Additionally, 11,229 Israelis have recovered from the virus since the start of the outbreak.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Moderate earthquake kills two in Iran, draws many into Tehran streets

DUBAI - Two people died after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran in the early hours of Friday, sending people in and around the capital Tehran fleeing from their homes in panic, state television reported.At least 38 were injured, but there was no major damage from the quake and nearly 50 milder aftershocks that struck on the border of the provinces of Tehran and Mazandaran, it added.The epicenter was south of Iran's highest peak, the snow-capped Mount Damavand, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The 5,761-meter (18,900-foot) mountain is volcanic, but Iranian officials said the quake was not triggered by volcanic activities.The head of Iran's seismology center said the strongest aftershock had a magnitude of 3.9 and suggested that weak aftershocks reduced the likelihood of a major quake in Tehran, which lies on or near several active fault lines."These aftershocks were a good sign that the (5.1 magnitude) quake was the main one, and that the aftershocks were going through their normal course ... although it would be very wrong to say that there is no danger of an earthquake in Tehran," Ali Moradi told state TV.Soon after the quake struck, officials urged people who spent the night outdoors for fear of aftershocks to observe the social distancing mandated by the new coronavirus.COVID-19 has killed 6,541 people and infected more than 104,691 in Iran, according to the Health Ministry.Authorities also assured the public there was no shortage of petrol as people rushed to gas stations to fill up after the quake and many spent the night in their cars.Those who died were a 21-year-old woman in Tehran who suffered heart failure, and a 60-year-old man in the city of Damavand, east of the capital, killed by a head injury, officials said.Tehran province governor Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey told state TV that four of the 38 people injured were hospitalized.The earthquake caused cracks in some walls of the 19th-century Sahebqaraniyeh Palace in northern Tehran, one of the grandest palaces of the Qajar dynasty, the state news agency IRNA reported.Crisscrossed by major fault lines, Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. In 2003, a magnitude 6.6 quake in Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the ancient city of Bam.The latest quake was at a shallow depth of 7 km (4.3 miles), according to the USGS.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--New York coronavirus hospitalizations at six-week low

The number of people hospitalized for the novel coronavirus across New York has fallen to a six-week low as the state hit hardest by the pandemic has figured out how to "control the beast," Governor Andrew Cuomo told a briefing on Friday.Cuomo said that hospitalizations dropped to 8,196 on Thursday, down from 8,665 a day earlier. It was the lowest level of hospitalizations for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, since March 27.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Venezuela top prosecutor requests extradition of US veteran

CARACAS - Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Friday his office had requested detention and extradition orders of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates Russian President Putin on VE Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he congratulated him or Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) in celebration of the victory over Nazi Germany, which will be celebrated on Saturday.The two also spoke about recent developments in the Middle East and Syria, exchanged ideas on how to combat coronavirus and informed each other of steps taken to curb the virus' spread.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Miri Regev objects to new role as transportation minister - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began discussion regarding ministry distribution in the Likud in preparation of the 35th government on Wednesday, Ynet reports.Minister Miri Regev objected to the her new role as transportation minister after having been promised the public security minister post.People close to Netanyahu explained to Regev that despite earlier promises, Netanyahu has designated Amir Ohana, currently the justice minister, as the new public security minister.In response to reports of issues between her and Netanyahu, Regev said that she does not speak of her job through the media channels. Regev has expressed interest in the role of public security Minister and said that she trusts the prime minister to make the correct decision


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Trump: 'I know nothing' about Venezuela incursion

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday again said the US government was not behind a bungled incursion into Venezuela this week, allegedly to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro, saying in a Fox News interview he would not rely on a small group for such an operation."I know nothing about it. I think the government has nothing to do with it at all, and I have to find out what happened," Trump said. "If we ever did anything with Venezuela, it wouldn't be that way. It would be slightly different. It would be called an invasion."Trump said the incursion "was not a good attack," carried out by a "rogue group" that included Venezuelans and "people from other countries.""I saw the pictures on a beach. It wasn't led by General George Washington, obviously," he said, referring to the first US president, often considered a military genius.A former US soldier captured in Venezuela has said he was contracted by a Florida security firm to seize control of Caracas' airport and bring in a plane to fly Maduro to the United States. According to a document published by the Washington Post on Thursday, members of the country's opposition party negotiated a $213 million deal with the company, Silvercorp USA, to invade the country and overthrow Maduro.


jerusalempost--2020-05-08--Saudi Arabia coronavirus cases exceed 35,000

The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 35,000 on Friday as the kingdom struggles to get to grips with rising numbers of new infections.Officials reported 1,701 new cases , taking the total to 35,432. The country has recorded a daily average of around 1,500 new cases over the past week.Despite the rising number of cases, the kingdom's death toll has remained relatively low. It increased by 10 on Friday to 229.Saudi Arabia on Thursday formed a police unit to monitor violations of its coronavirus lockdown rules and banned gatherings of more than five people, according to state news agency SPA, citing hefty fines for any violations.Fines of up to 100,000 riyals ($27,000) will be handed down to groups larger than one family gathering in public and private spaces, including homes, construction sites and shops. The same rule applies for parties, weddings and funerals.Saudi Arabia recorded its first COVID-19 infection on March 2, several weeks after the initial outbreak in Asia.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Jet fuel tank farm at Tripoli's Mitiga airport attacked, fires erupt -NOC

DUBAI - The jet fuel tank farm at Tripoli 's Mitiga airport was attacked on Saturday , causing several fires @ @ @ @ @ Corp ( NOC ) said .
The NOC statement , posted on the state-run company @ @ @ @ @ no details on the attack .

DUBAI - The jet fuel tank farm at Tripoli's Mitiga airport was attacked on Saturday, causing several fires, Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) said.
The NOC statement, posted on the state-run company's Facebook page, gave no details on the attack.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Slovakia records no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 10

BRATISLAVA - Slovakia on Friday recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since March 10 , government @ @ @ @ @ European country of 5.5 million has had fewer cases and deaths than neighbouring countries .
@ @ @ @ @ people have died and 919 have already recovered .
The government on Wednesday reopened all @ @ @ @ @ hotels , museums , galleries and outdoor tourist attractions and allowed religious services and weddings @ @ @ @ @ guests .
Schools remain closed , however , and international passenger travel is still not @ @ @ @ @ abroad must go to state-run quarantine centres for 14 days .

BRATISLAVA - Slovakia on Friday recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since March 10, government figures showed.
The central European country of 5.5 million has had fewer cases and deaths than neighbouring countries. Cases total 1,455 while 26 people have died and 919 have already recovered.
The government on Wednesday reopened all shops outside shopping malls, hotels, museums, galleries and outdoor tourist attractions and allowed religious services and weddings with a limited number of guests.
Schools remain closed, however, and international passenger travel is still not possible. People returning from abroad must go to state-run quarantine centres for 14 days.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Spain's coronavirus daily death tolls falls to 179 on Saturday

MADRID - Spain 's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 179 on Saturday , down from 229 on @ @ @ @ @ health ministry reported .
Overall deaths rose to 26,478 from 26,299 on Friday and the @ @ @ @ @ to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before , the ministry said .

MADRID - Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 179 on Saturday, down from 229 on the previous day, the health ministry reported.
Overall deaths rose to 26,478 from 26,299 on Friday and the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the ministry said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Russia records more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases in past day

MOSCOW - Russian authorities said on Saturday they had recorded 10,817 new cases of the coronavirus in the last day @ @ @ @ @ to 198,676 .
Russia 's coronavirus taskforce said that 104 people had died overnight , @ @ @ @ @ to 1,827 .
Russian coronavirus cases overtook French and German infections this week to become @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW - Russian authorities said on Saturday they had recorded 10,817 new cases of the coronavirus in the last day, pushing the nationwide tally to 198,676.
Russia's coronavirus taskforce said that 104 people had died overnight, bringing the national death toll to 1,827.
Russian coronavirus cases overtook French and German infections this week to become the fifth-highest in the world.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Singapore reports 753 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 22,460

Singapore registered 753 new coronavirus infections , its health ministry said on Saturday , taking the city-state 's total to @ @ @ @ @ majority of the newly infected people are migrant workers living in dormitories , the health @ @ @ @ @ .
Nine are permanent residents .

Singapore registered 753 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Saturday, taking the city-state's total to 22,460 cases.
The vast majority of the newly infected people are migrant workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said in a statement. Nine are permanent residents.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--China says willing to help North Korea in fight against coronavirus

BEIJING - China is willing to offer support to North Korea within its ability against the coronavirus epidemic , state @ @ @ @ @ quoting President Xi Jinping as saying in a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong @ @ @ @ @ was very concerned about the situation in North Korea and the health of its people @ @ @ @ @ pleased that its efforts to control the respiratory illness had achieved positive results , state @ @ @

BEIJING - China is willing to offer support to North Korea within its ability against the coronavirus epidemic, state television said on Saturday, quoting President Xi Jinping as saying in a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Xi said he was very concerned about the situation in North Korea and the health of its people, and said he was pleased that its efforts to control the respiratory illness had achieved positive results, state television said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Thailand reports four new coronavirus cases, one new death

BANGKOK - Thailand reported four new coronavirus cases and one more death on Saturday , bringing the total to 3,004 @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak started in January .
A 68-year-old man from Bangkok died , said Taweesin @ @ @ @ @ government 's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration .
Of the new cases , two are @ @ @ @ @ Yala , where the authorities are aggressively testing people due to high infection rates .
@ @ @ @ @ cases and one had a risk history from public places , he said .
Slowing @ @ @ @ @ prompted Thailand to cautiously allow some businesses to reopen after weeks of semi-lockdown .

BANGKOK - Thailand reported four new coronavirus cases and one more death on Saturday, bringing the total to 3,004 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in January.
A 68-year-old man from Bangkok died, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, spokesman for the government's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration.
Of the new cases, two are from the southern province of Yala, where the authorities are aggressively testing people due to high infection rates. One was linked with previous cases and one had a risk history from public places, he said.
Slowing numbers of new cases have prompted Thailand to cautiously allow some businesses to reopen after weeks of semi-lockdown.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Jacare Souza out of UFC 249 after testing positive for COVID-19

Ronaldo `` Jacare '' Souza , who was due to oppose Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout , was scratched from the card after his test result was received .
However , the other 11 fights on the UFC 249 card will continue as scheduled at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville , Fla .
The UFC announced in a press release that two of Souze 's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19 , too .
`` UFC 's medical team examined Souza and his two cornermen and found them to be currently asymptomatic ... , '' the statement read , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's health and safety protocols , all three men have left the host hotel and will be self-isolating off premises , where UFC 's medical team will monitor their conditions remotely and will provide assistance with any necessary treatment .
`` From their arrival earlier in the week until their departure today , Souza and his cornermen followed UFC health and safety protocols , including practicing social distancing , wearing personnel protective equipment , and self-isolating whenever possible .
`` There have been no other positive COVID-19 tests reported from the remaining athletes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ESPN , Souza , a 40-year-old Brazilian , arrived in Jacksonville on Wednesday and told UFC officials that a member of his family previously tested positive for COVID-19 .
Although Souza had no symptoms , he was given a COVID-19 test and sent into quarantine .
The positive test result came back Friday , but ESPN reported that Florida state athletic officials are comfortable with UFC 249 moving forward because proper quarantine protocols were followed .
Souza ( 26-8 ) has lost four of his past six fights , including his last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action last November , when he dropped a split decision to Poland 's Jan Blachowicz in Sao Paulo .
Hall ( 15-9 ) is a 35-year-old Jamaica native who fights out of New York .
He won his most recent fight , earning a split decision over Brazil 's Antonio Carlos Jr. last September in Vancouver , British Columbia .
In the UFC 249 main event , Tony Ferguson ( 26-3 ) and Justin Gaethje ( 21-2 ) will battle for the organization 's interim lightweight title .

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, who was due to oppose Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout, was scratched from the card after his test result was received.
However, the other 11 fights on the UFC 249 card will continue as scheduled at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.
The UFC announced in a press release that two of Souze's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19, too.
"UFC's medical team examined Souza and his two cornermen and found them to be currently asymptomatic ...," the statement read, in part. "As per UFC's health and safety protocols, all three men have left the host hotel and will be self-isolating off premises, where UFC's medical team will monitor their conditions remotely and will provide assistance with any necessary treatment.
"From their arrival earlier in the week until their departure today, Souza and his cornermen followed UFC health and safety protocols, including practicing social distancing, wearing personnel protective equipment, and self-isolating whenever possible.
"There have been no other positive COVID-19 tests reported from the remaining athletes participating in UFC 249."
According to ESPN, Souza, a 40-year-old Brazilian, arrived in Jacksonville on Wednesday and told UFC officials that a member of his family previously tested positive for COVID-19. Although Souza had no symptoms, he was given a COVID-19 test and sent into quarantine.
The positive test result came back Friday, but ESPN reported that Florida state athletic officials are comfortable with UFC 249 moving forward because proper quarantine protocols were followed.
Souza (26-8) has lost four of his past six fights, including his last two. He most recently was in action last November, when he dropped a split decision to Poland's Jan Blachowicz in Sao Paulo.
Hall (15-9) is a 35-year-old Jamaica native who fights out of New York. He won his most recent fight, earning a split decision over Brazil's Antonio Carlos Jr. last September in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In the UFC 249 main event, Tony Ferguson (26-3) and Justin Gaethje (21-2) will battle for the organization's interim lightweight title.
UFC 249 will proceed as planned Saturday night despite one of the fighters being ruled out Friday following a positive test for the coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--China reports one new COVID-19 case, 15 new asymptomatic cases

BEIJING - China reported one new coronavirus case for Friday , unchanged from the day before , data from the @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
One new imported case was recorded on May 8 , the National Health @ @ @ @ @ .
The commission also reported 15 new asymptomatic cases for Friday , versus 16 the @ @ @ @ @ s total number of coronavirus cases now stands at 82,887 , while the death toll @ @ @ @ @ it causes , remained unchanged at 4,633 , the national health authority said .

BEIJING - China reported one new coronavirus case for Friday, unchanged from the day before, data from the national health authority showed on Saturday.
One new imported case was recorded on May 8, the National Health Commission said in a statement.
The commission also reported 15 new asymptomatic cases for Friday, versus 16 the previous day.
China’s total number of coronavirus cases now stands at 82,887, while the death toll from COVID-19, the disease it causes, remained unchanged at 4,633, the national health authority said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--US CDC reports 1,248,040 coronavirus cases, 75,477 deaths

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) on Friday reported 1,248,040 cases of the new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ cases from its previous count , and said that the number of deaths had risen @ @ @ @ @ The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ , as of 4 p.m .
ET on May 7 , compared with its count @ @ @ @ @ CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 1,248,040 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 28,974 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 2,180 to 75,477.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, as of 4 p.m. ET on May 7, compared with its count a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Argentina extends quarantine for capital Buenos Aires

Argentina will extend a quarantine covering its capital Buenos Aires but relax restrictions in the rest of the country aimed @ @ @ @ @ the new coronavirus , President Alberto Fernandez said on Friday .
The national quarantine South @ @ @ @ @ began on March 20 and will be extended in the capital until May 24 .

Argentina will extend a quarantine covering its capital Buenos Aires but relax restrictions in the rest of the country aimed at preventing the spread of the new coronavirus, President Alberto Fernandez said on Friday.
The national quarantine South America's second largest economy began on March 20 and will be extended in the capital until May 24.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Mexico coronavirus infections rise to 31,522 cases and 3,160 deaths

Mexico 's health ministry on Friday reported 1,906 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 199 additional fatalities , bringing @ @ @ @ @ cases in the country to 31,522 and 3,160 deaths .
However , the government has @ @ @ @ @ infections is significantly higher than the confirmed cases and that deaths are also higher than @ @ @ @

Mexico's health ministry on Friday reported 1,906 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 199 additional fatalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 31,522 and 3,160 deaths.
However, the government has said the real number of infections is significantly higher than the confirmed cases and that deaths are also higher than official numbers show.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--US CDC reports 1,274,036 coronavirus cases, 77,034 deaths

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 1,274,036 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 25,996 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 1,557 to 77,034.The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, as of 4 p.m. ET on May 8, compared with its count a day earlier.The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--US to buy $3 b. worth of agricultural goods from farmers - Trump

Starting early next week , at my order , the USA will be purchasing , from our Farmers , Ranchers @ @ @ @ @ 3 Billion Dollars worth of Dairy , Meat & Produce for Food Lines & Kitchens @ @ @ @ @ FOOD BOX ” Great news for all !
@ SecretarySonny

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States would buy $3 b. worth of dairy, meat and produce from farmers as unemployment soars and the prices that slaughterhouses pay farmers for animals have fallen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic."Starting early next week, at my order, the USA will be purchasing, from our Farmers, Ranchers & Specialty Crop Growers, 3 Billion Dollars worth of Dairy, Meat & Produce for Food Lines & Kitchens," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.
Starting early next week, at my order, the USA will be purchasing, from our Farmers, Ranchers & Specialty Crop Growers, 3 Billion Dollars worth of Dairy, Meat & Produce for Food Lines & Kitchens. “FARMERS TO FAMILY FOOD BOX” Great news for all! @SecretarySonny @ZippyDuvall — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2020


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Jerusalem Egged Line 44 halted Sunday in protest after attack on driver

The Association of Transportation Workers at the Histadrut and the Egged Workers Committee announced Saturday night that Egged 's line @ @ @ @ @ will halt following an assault on the line 's driver Wednesday , according to a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sister publication Maariv.Services are expected to halt Sunday morning between 6:00 and 8:00 @ @ @ @ @ the assault .

The Association of Transportation Workers at the Histadrut and the Egged Workers Committee announced Saturday night that Egged's line 44 bus service in Jerusalem will halt following an assault on the line's driver Wednesday, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication Maariv.Services are expected to halt Sunday morning between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m., in protest against the assault.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Israel's coronavirus death toll rises to 247

Israel's coronavirus death toll rose to 247 on Saturday night, according to the Health Ministry, whcih reported 4,831 active cases, including 64 people who are currently intubated.In total, 16,454 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Italy's daily coronavirus death toll and new cases fall

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 30,395 the agency said @ @ @ @ @ the world after those of the United States and Britain .
The number of confirmed @ @ @ @ @ third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain .

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 30,395 the agency said, the third highest in the world after those of the United States and Britain.
The number of confirmed cases amounts to 218,268 the third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain.
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 194 on Saturday, against 243 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases fell to 1,083 from 1,327 on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Britons urged to cycle, walk to work when virus lockdown eased

He urged people to continue to work from home if they could , but said if they did have to @ @ @ @ @ consider cycling or walking rather than taking to their cars , which would choke up @ @ @ @ @ with public transport reverting to a full service , once you take into account the @ @ @ @ @ there would only be effective capacity for one in 10 passengers in many parts of @ @ @ @ @ 10th of the old capacity , '' he said .

He urged people to continue to work from home if they could, but said if they did have to travel to work they should consider cycling or walking rather than taking to their cars, which would choke up the roads.
"Even with public transport reverting to a full service, once you take into account the 2-metre social distancing rule, there would only be effective capacity for one in 10 passengers in many parts of our network, just a 10th of the old capacity," he said.
More Britons should cycle or walk to work when the country's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off limited public transport capacity under social distancing requirements, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Trudeau warns early reopening could send Canada 'back into confinement'

Trudeau , who represents a Montreal , Quebec riding , said on Saturday that he is concerned about the virus @ @ @ @ @ , the country 's epicenter .

Trudeau, who represents a Montreal, Quebec riding, said on Saturday that he is concerned about the virus' spread in that province, the country's epicenter.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a flare-up of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer."


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--UK coronavirus death toll rises to 31,587

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The death toll from coronavirus in Britain has risen to 31,587, an increase of 346 in a 24-hour period, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said at the government's daily news briefing.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Black flag protest to march in front of Gantz's house

The black flag protest, which has been protesting the coalition agreement between Blue and White and the Likud Party, will be protesting in front of Blue and White head Benny Gantz's home on Saturday night.They will additionally be protesting in front of the homes of Blue and White MK Assaf Zamir and Miki Haimovich.


jerusalempost--2020-05-09--Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday as death toll falls

Spain began to loosen its lockdown this week , but Phase 1 will include a considerable easing of measures that will allow people to move around their province as well as attend concerts and go to the theatre .
Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed .
Spain 's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 179 on Saturday , down from 229 the previous day and a fraction of highs above 900 seen in early April .
The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We 've managed to retake 99 % of the ground lost to the virus , '' said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday .
But he warned people moving to Phase 1 to be `` prudent '' and `` cautious '' .
He said a national period of mourning would be called once the whole country had passed to Phase 1 .
Some 51 % of the population will progress to Phase 1 of a four-step easing plan on Monday after the government decided the regions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In regions that made the cut , such as the Canary and Balearic Islands , bars , restaurants and shops will open at reduced capacity , and museums , gyms and hotels will open their doors for the first time in nearly two months .
The country 's two biggest cities - Madrid and Barcelona - do not currently meet the criteria for easing and will remain on Phase 0 .
Emergency Health Chief Fernando Simon on Saturday urged Spaniards not to think of it `` as a race '' and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move onto the next stage within a week .
Still , some regional governments were unhappy about being held back on Phase 0 .
Andalusian leader Juanma Moreno , a member of the opposition People 's Party , complained he had not been able to submit an easing proposal based on administrative health districts rather than provinces , as other regions such as Catalonia had done .
`` I will ask that this decision be reviewed and the same criteria be applied to us as to the others , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where possible and companies will have to implement staggered start and finish times to ensure distancing measures .
In a positive step for Spain 's tourism industry , which contributes around 12 % of economic output , hotels will be allowed to open all rooms and nature tourism will be allowed for groups of up to 10 .
Scores of joggers and cyclists poured down Madrid 's six-lane Castellana Avenue on Saturday morning , one of several major transport arteries closed off to vehicles for the weekend .
`` I think it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Castellana is fantastic , '' said Madrid resident Carlos de la Torre , out for a morning jog .
Madrid 's city hall pedestrianized 29 roads over the weekend to prevent crowds from building up where runners and walkers are forced to share pavements and walkways .
`` There 's so much space between people , I think it 's great , '' she told Reuters .
`` The bike lanes are packed with runners , walkers , as well all the cyclists .
This gives us some room to breathe @ @

Spain began to loosen its lockdown this week, but Phase 1 will include a considerable easing of measures that will allow people to move around their province as well as attend concerts and go to the theatre. Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed.
Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 179 on Saturday, down from 229 the previous day and a fraction of highs above 900 seen in early April.
The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the health ministry said.
"We've managed to retake 99% of the ground lost to the virus," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday. But he warned people moving to Phase 1 to be "prudent" and "cautious".
He said a national period of mourning would be called once the whole country had passed to Phase 1.
Some 51% of the population will progress to Phase 1 of a four-step easing plan on Monday after the government decided the regions in which they lived met the necessary criteria.
In regions that made the cut, such as the Canary and Balearic Islands, bars, restaurants and shops will open at reduced capacity, and museums, gyms and hotels will open their doors for the first time in nearly two months.
The country's two biggest cities - Madrid and Barcelona - do not currently meet the criteria for easing and will remain on Phase 0.
Emergency Health Chief Fernando Simon on Saturday urged Spaniards not to think of it "as a race" and said it was possible Madrid would be ready to move onto the next stage within a week.
Still, some regional governments were unhappy about being held back on Phase 0.
Andalusian leader Juanma Moreno, a member of the opposition People's Party, complained he had not been able to submit an easing proposal based on administrative health districts rather than provinces, as other regions such as Catalonia had done.
"I will ask that this decision be reviewed and the same criteria be applied to us as to the others," he said.
The government will still encourage homeworking where possible and companies will have to implement staggered start and finish times to ensure distancing measures.
In a positive step for Spain's tourism industry, which contributes around 12% of economic output, hotels will be allowed to open all rooms and nature tourism will be allowed for groups of up to 10.
Scores of joggers and cyclists poured down Madrid's six-lane Castellana Avenue on Saturday morning, one of several major transport arteries closed off to vehicles for the weekend.
"I think it's really good, what they've done with the Castellana is fantastic," said Madrid resident Carlos de la Torre, out for a morning jog.
Madrid's city hall pedestrianized 29 roads over the weekend to prevent crowds from building up where runners and walkers are forced to share pavements and walkways.
Cyclist Maria Galeote welcomed the move.
"There's so much space between people, I think it's great," she told Reuters. "The bike lanes are packed with runners, walkers, as well all the cyclists. This gives us some room to breathe."
Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, as half the country prepared to move to the next phase of an exit from one of Europe's strictest lockdowns.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Spain's coronavirus daily death tolls falls again on Sunday

It marks the lowest daily death toll since mid-March .

Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 143 on Sunday, down from 179 the previous day, the health ministry reported.
It marks the lowest daily death toll since mid-March.
Overall deaths rose to 26,621 from 26,478 on Saturday and the number of diagnosed cases rose to 224,390 from 223,578 the day before, the ministry said.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Russian coronavirus cases above 200,000

Russian coronavirus cases above 200,000

Russia 's coronavirus taskforce said 88 people had died in the past day , pushing the national death toll to @ @

The Russian authorities said on Sunday they had recorded 11,012 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide tally to 209,688.
Russia's coronavirus taskforce said 88 people had died in the past day, pushing the national death toll to 1,915.
Russian coronavirus cases overtook French and German infections this week to become the fifth highest in the world.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Singapore reports 876 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 23,336

Singapore registered 876 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Sunday, taking the city-state's total to 23,336 cases.The vast majority of the newly infected people are migrant workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said in a statement. Three are permanent residents.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--30-year-old killed after falling in construction site

A 30-year-old died on Sunday after falling from a great height on a construction site in Or Akiva.He was found by Magen David Adom (MDA) volunteers without signs of life.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Three men arrested for selling drugs in Jerusalem

Three men were arrested throughout the weekend in Jerusalem under the suspicion that they sold and distributed drugs.Police, using a search warranty, discovered over a kilogram of marijuana, along with thousands of shekels. The three men were brought before the Jerusalem Magistrate Court, where they were told that they would be under arrest until Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--16-year-old arrested for sexual misconduct towards women in the street

A 16-year-old from Ramle was arrested on Thursday, it was revealed on Sunday, for allegedly sexually assaulting women in the street.According to the report, the minor would ride his electric bicycle past a woman, touch her inappropriately, and ride away.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Iran says ready to swap prisoners with U.S. without preconditions

Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei was quoted as saying by Khabaronline news website on Sunday, adding that Washington has yet to respond to Iran's call on a prisoner swap."We are ready to exchange Iranian and American prisoners and we are prepared to discuss this issue but Americans have not responded yet," Rabiei said, according to Khabaronline."We are worried about the safety and health of Iranians in jail ... We hold America responsible for Iranians' safety amid the new coronavirus outbreak," Khabaronline quoted Rabiei as saying. In a rare act of cooperation between two longtime foes, the United States and Iran swapped prisoners in 2019 - American graduate student Xiyue Wang, detained for three years on spying charges, and imprisoned Iranian stem-cell researcher Massoud Soleimani, accused of sanction violations.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--27-year-old seriously injured after being shot

A 27-year-old man was seriously injured on Sunday morning after receiving a gunshot wound in the Turan village in the Galilee.He was evacuated to the nearest hospital and police are currently searching for suspects in the region.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces

China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28 and up from only one case a day earlier, according to data published on Sunday.Of the new cases, two were imported infections. The remaining 12 confirmed cases were locally transmitted, including 11 cases in the northeastern province of Jilin.Newly discovered asymptomatic cases were at 20, the highest since May 1 and up from 15 a day earlier, according to the health commission. No new deaths were reported, it said.The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 82,901 as of May 9, while the total death toll from the virus stood at 4,633, it said.On Sunday, Jilin province raised the coronavirus risk level of Shulan city from medium to high after a cluster of 11 cases were confirmed in Shulan. The move came after all areas in China were considered low-risk on Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Malta envoy to Helsinki resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler

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jerusalempost--2020-05-10--One elderly woman killed, man critically injured in Ma'alot fire

Two more women and a toddler were lightly injured by smoke inhalation .

Two more women and a toddler were lightly injured by smoke inhalation.
An elderly woman was killed Sunday night, while an elderly man was placed in intensive care after a fire broke out in their apartment, according to a a report by The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Maariv.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Government approves parks, open air gyms, to reopen

The government decided on Sunday evening to allow the public to resume using public parks as well as open air @ @ @ @ @ across the country have as further lifting of the coronavirus restrictions , Kan 11 reported @ @ @ @ @ in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 .

The government decided on Sunday evening to allow the public to resume using public parks as well as open air gyms that many public parks across the country have as further lifting of the coronavirus restrictions, Kan 11 reported.


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--Gov't approves home quarantine for Israelis returning from abroad

The government has approved on Sunday for Israelis returning to the country from abroad to self-isolate at home rather than being quarantined at a "coronavirus hotel."


jerusalempost--2020-05-10--3 UN peacekeepers killed, 4 wounded in explosion attack in Mali

Three United Nations peacekeepers were killed and four severely wounded after a routine patrol hit improvised explosive devices in the northern Mali region of Aguelhok, the United Nations said on Sunday."We will combine all efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for these terrorist acts so that they can answer for their crimes," Mahamat Saleh Annadif, UN mission chief in Mali, said in a statement.