| Nigeria's campus cults: Buccaneers, Black Axe and other feared groups Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:27 PM PDT  Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka helped set up university brotherhoods in the 1950s but never imagined what they would become.
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| Britain to signal compromise on fisheries if EU backs off from some demands- The Times Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:05 PM PDT |
| Egypt's former PM faces torture allegations in Washington DC Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:19 PM PDT |
| U. of Miami professor pleads guilty in Venezuela graft case Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:00 PM PDT |
| Protesters invoke different names to decry police treatment Posted: 01 Jun 2020 03:20 PM PDT  In Baltimore, protesters shouted the name of Freddie Gray. In Topeka, Kansas, T-shirts were emblazoned with the name of Dominique White. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, people gathered in a spot where white mobs killed hundreds of blacks a century ago and chanted the name of Terence Crutcher.
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| Taliban, al Qaeda retain ties despite U.S.-Taliban deal, U.N. monitors say Posted: 01 Jun 2020 03:17 PM PDT |
| Judge: Justice Department reversal in Flynn case 'unusual' Posted: 01 Jun 2020 02:27 PM PDT  A federal judge on Monday defended his decision not to quickly approve the Justice Department's request to dismiss its own criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying that the department's reversal was unusual and he wanted to consider the request carefully before ruling on it. The brief from U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan offers the most detailed explanation for his refusal to immediately sign off on the department's decision to drop its case against Flynn, who pleaded guilty as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. It raises the prospect of a drawn-out clash between two branches of government over whether a judge can be forced to unwind a guilty plea at the Justice Department's behest.
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| Taliban has kept close ties with al Qaeda despite promises to Trump admin, U.N. report says Posted: 01 Jun 2020 02:09 PM PDT  The Taliban have retained close links to al Qaeda and sought its advice during recent negotiations with U.S. officials, despite promising to break ties with the terror group under a preliminary peace agreement with the U.S., according to a U.N. report released Monday. Al Qaeda, which carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., continues to operate in 12 provinces of Afghanistan, with 400-600 operatives and a training camp in the eastern part of the country, according to the report issued to the U.N. Security Council. Relations between the Taliban, including its partners in the Haqqani network, and al Qaeda "remain close, based on friendship, a history of shared struggle, ideological sympathy and intermarriage," the U.N. report said.
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| On the spot where George Floyd died, his brother urges calm Posted: 01 Jun 2020 01:31 PM PDT  Wearing a face mask with George's Floyd's image on it, his brother Terrence Floyd dropped to his knees at the storefront that has been turned into a memorial covered with flowers and signs. George Floyd, 46, died last week after he was arrested in Minneapolis, accused of using a forged $20 bill to pay for goods at a grocery store. Terrence Floyd took several minutes sitting in the spot where the officer pinned his brother, and he sobbed.
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| Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests Posted: 01 Jun 2020 01:26 PM PDT  U.S. officials vowed to "maximize federal law enforcement presence" in the nation's capital Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured. In a call with governors, President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr also encouraged more aggressive action against those who cause violence during protests across the country following the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis policeman pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after Floyd stopped moving and pleading for air. The demonstrations have turned violent in several cities, with fires ignited in Lafayette Park across from the White House.
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| US foes delight in criticizing US as protests flare Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:48 PM PDT  With US cities in flames over outrage about police brutality, nations that are usually on the receiving end of Washington's criticism on human rights are gleefully turning the tables. Condemnation of the US record on race came from China, which days earlier faced US counter-measures for tightening controls on Hong Kong, as well as Iran, where officials have been slapped with US sanctions for suppressing protests in November. The United States is experiencing some of its worst riots in 50 years with dozens of cities under curfews following the killing in Minneapolis of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man who pleaded "I can't breathe" as a white police officer pinned him under his knee for nearly nine minutes.
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| On Trump's watch, all crises 'should never have happened' Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:27 PM PDT  President Donald Trump is facing a crisis. Whether it's the death of George Floyd and the ensuing unrest, the growing body count from the coronavirus outbreak, or international emergencies, from Venezuela to North Korea, Trump has settled on a tactic: Declare that the event "should never have happened," and find some culprit who failed to prevent it. On Saturday, Trump called the death of George Floyd "a grave tragedy" that has filled Americans "with horror, anger and grief."
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| Gunmen attack refugee camp in Niger, cut off water supply Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:21 PM PDT |
| 'We Are All George Floyd': Global Anger Grows Over a Death in Minneapolis Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:16 PM PDT  In many parts of the world, the death of yet another black man at the hands of police in the United States is setting off mass protests against police brutality and reviving concerns that America is abandoning its traditional role as a defender of human rights.On the streets of Berlin and Vancouver, British Columbia, in halls of power in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Beijing, a chorus of criticism has erupted alongside the unrest in the United States over the death of George Floyd. Floyd, 46, died last week after he was handcuffed and pinned to the ground by a white police officer in Minneapolis. The officer who pressed his knee to Floyd's neck has been charged with murder.Paired with the global anger at police violence in some U.S. cities has been another demand: that lawmakers heed the signs of racism and police abuse in their own countries.In London, thousands of demonstrators gathered around the moated U.S. Embassy in defiance of stay-at-home coronavirus restrictions and chanted Floyd's name, "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace," before making their way to Grenfell Tower. The building was the site of a devastating fire in 2017 that killed many Arab, Muslim and African residents. On a memorial at the base of the tower, a protester wrote, "Black Lives Matter."In Toronto, calls to end American racism merged with outrage at the recent death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, 29, a black woman who police said fell from her balcony after officers arrived at her home in response to what Toronto's police chief called a "rather frantic" call about an assault.And in Paris, among those calling for a demonstration was the family of Adama Traore, a 24-year-old black man who died in custody in 2016 after being tackled and pinned down by police in the Paris suburbs. La Verite Pour Adama, or "the truth for Adama," an advocacy group led by Traore's sister, Assa, said Floyd's death was a chilling reminder of Traore's."How can one not think of Adama's terrible suffering when he had three police officers on him and he was repeating, 'I can't breathe'," the group wrote on Facebook last week. "His name was George Floyd, who just like Adama died because they were black."The widespread condemnation reflected growing unease about America's rapidly eroding moral authority on the world stage. President Donald Trump already faces criticism across the globe for a response to the coronavirus pandemic that has led the United States to relinquish its longtime role as a global leader in times of crisis.Now the death of Floyd has brought protests to at least 140 U.S. cities. Images of police officers and protesters engaged in heated street fights have spread swiftly around the world, drawing furious comments and calls for action.Just as American demonstrators have been pained in part by the disproportionate toll of the coronavirus on black and immigrant neighborhoods, so, too, have activists around the world taken note of the gaping inequities laid bare by the pandemic. In England and Wales, for example, black people are twice as likely to die from the virus as white people.In Berlin, thousands of demonstrators held a peaceful protest outside of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, some carrying signs that read, "Stop Killing Us." Three players in Germany's top soccer league -- English forward Jadon Sancho, French striker Marcus Thuram and American midfielder Weston McKennie -- made gestures of support for Floyd during weekend matches. Germany's soccer federation, which bans players from making political statements during matches, said it would investigate the display by McKennie.In downtown Montreal, a protest Sunday turned violent after police deemed it illegal and ordered people to disperse. Clutches of protesters responded by throwing projectiles at police, who used tear gas and pepper spray.In Syria's northwestern Idlib province, the target of a monthslong offensive by the Syrian government to seize control from opposition forces, two artists painted a mural on the shell of a ruined building that read "I Can't Breathe" and "No to Racism."For America's rivals, the tensions have provided an opportunity to deflect attention from their own problems.In China, where officials have chafed at Trump's criticism of how they handled the coronavirus outbreak, the state-run news media heavily featured reports about Floyd's death and portrayed the protests as another sign of America's decline. The violent protests were covered extensively in the news media and on the social media platform Weibo. "BunkerBoy" became a trending topic after reports that Secret Service agents rushed Trump to a bunker Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House.Pierre Haski, a noted French journalist, commented on France Inter on Monday: "Beijing could not have hoped for a better gift. The country that designates China as the culprit of all evils is making headlines around the world with the urban riots."When a U.S. official Saturday attacked the ruling Communist Party on Twitter for moving to impose national security legislation to quash dissent in Hong Kong, a spokeswoman for the Chinese government fired back with a popular refrain among U.S. protesters."'I can't breathe,' " the spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, wrote on Twitter.In Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister, accused the United States of hypocrisy. He posted a doctored screenshot of a 2018 statement by U.S. officials condemning Iran for corruption and injustice. In his version, the references to Iran were replaced with America."Some don't think BlackLivesMatter," Zarif wrote on Twitter.The head of the Addis Ababa-based African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said in a statement Friday that Floyd's death was a murder, and he criticized the "continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the United States of America."Gilles Paris, Le Monde's correspondent in Washington, wrote Sunday that Trump was facing a "deadly spring" that has combined the COVID-19 crisis, record unemployment and the "resurgence of America's racial demons."In an unusual statement on U.S. affairs, the European Union said Monday that it hoped "all the issues related to the protests in the U.S. will be settled swiftly and in full respect for the rule of law and human rights." It usually reserves this type of language for violent breakdowns in nations with few democratic or human rights safeguards."We regret the loss of life, express our condolences to those affected and condemn violence and racism regardless of where it comes from," the statement added.Activists around the world vowed to continue to organize rallies and speak out about Floyd's death. A protest was called for Amsterdam's Central Dam Square later Monday. The unrest also prompted activists abroad to offer advice to U.S. demonstrators on how to keep the movement alive.In Lebanon, a group compiled a document titled "From Beirut to Minneapolis: A Protest Guide in Solidarity" as a way to track state abuses. In Chile, activist Danae Pradenas, writing on Twitter, cautioned demonstrators in the United States to protect their eyes from police rubber bullets, after Chile's experience with hundreds of protesters who were injured or blinded by police while protesting inequality in October.An image of the Chilean flag with the message "I can't see" and the United States flag with "I can't breathe" is circulating on social media. Leftist legislator Gabriel Boric compared racism in the United States and in Chile against immigrants and indigenous people on his Twitter feed, writing, "We are all George Floyd."In Australia, the hashtag aboriginallivesmatter was trending on Twitter on Monday.The images of unrest in the United States have reignited debate about Australia's own troubles with police brutality. Some noted that more than 400 indigenous Australians had died in police custody since 1991, without a single police officer convicted of abuse.The relatives of David Dungay, an aboriginal man who said "I can't breathe" 12 times before he died while being restrained by prison guards in 2015, said they had been traumatized by footage of Floyd's death, prompting them to call for another investigation into Dungay's death.Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday that while the video of Floyd's death was upsetting and shocking, Australians should be careful not to adopt the destructive response seen in some U.S. cities.Morrison told a conservative radio station Monday morning: "I saw a good meme on the weekend. Martin Luther King didn't change anything by burning anything down or by looting any shops."To which many Australians quickly responded: You don't understand King."What is with all these white people quoting MLK who've not read anything of King's beyond a meme or seen anything beyond a 30-second YouTube clip of 'I Have a Dream,'" Benjamin Law, an Asian Australian writer and essayist, said on Twitter.This article originally appeared in The New York Times.(C) 2020 The New York Times Company
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| LA has seen racial uprisings, many not shocked by new round Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:15 PM PDT  When violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man pinned down by a white Minneapolis officer, reached Los Angeles, people of color expressed heartbreak but not necessarily surprise — they had seen it nearly 30 years ago during the Rodney King riots. On April 29, 1992, thousands in the city's largely minority south side took to the streets after an all-white jury acquitted four white police officers of attacking King, a black driver, after a traffic stop. The outcome outraged a community that watched video of King being beaten with police batons, shot with stun guns and stomped on.
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| UN chief calls for probe into US police violence Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:01 PM PDT  UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged restraint by US authorities toward protestors and believes allegations of police violence should be investigated, his spokesperson said Monday. Protests should remain peaceful, while "authorities must show restraint in responding to demonstrators in US as in any other country in the world," Guterres believes, according to spokesman Stephane Dujarric. "We have seen over the last few days cases of police violence," Dujarric told reporters at the United Nations in New York, where protests have been held every night since Wednesday over the death of an African American, George Floyd, in police hands last week in Minneapolis.
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| UK puts forward its own 'Emissions Trading System' to replace EU's Posted: 01 Jun 2020 12:01 PM PDT |
| SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest Posted: 01 Jun 2020 11:54 AM PDT  The first astronauts launched by SpaceX declared victory Monday in NASA's cosmic capture-the-flag game. "Congratulations, SpaceX, you got the flag," NASA astronaut Doug Hurley said a day after arriving at the space station. Hurley showed off the small U.S. flag during a news conference and again in a linkup with SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
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| Pandemic Pressure: The Coronavirus Is Antagonizing America’s Relationships Posted: 01 Jun 2020 11:52 AM PDT  China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, have hoped to counter U.S. military pressures and economic sanctions in an effort to overstretch U.S. political-military and financial capabilities across the world through both symmetrical and asymmetrical military measures and actions. It is crucial to seek out new diplomatic options to prevent a new arms race, if not a major-power war.
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| Donald Trump offers to invite Vladimir Putin to expanded G7 summit Posted: 01 Jun 2020 11:42 AM PDT  US president initiated call with Russian leader, according to Kremlin account, where they discussed pandemic, oil and spaceDonald Trump has offered to invite Vladimir Putin to an expanded G7 meeting in September, but the invitation has already been adamantly opposed by the UK and Canada.According to a Kremlin account on Monday, the US president initiated the call, in which the two leaders talked about the coronavirus pandemic, oil prices and cooperation in space, as well as Trump's postponement of a planned G7 summit at Camp David this month and the inclusion of other countries."Donald Trump informed about his idea of holding a G7 summit with a possible invitation from the leaders of Russia, Australia, India and the Republic of Korea," according to the Kremlin readout. There was no mention of the wave of unrest in US cities. Some hours later, the White House had not produced its own version of the conversation.Trump raised the possibility of inviting Russia on Saturday, after the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, had made clear she would not attend the Camp David summit. "I don't feel that as a G7 it properly represents what's going on in the world. It's a very outdated group of countries," Trump told reporters.He suggested the creation of an expanded grouping called the G10 or G11 and said the summit could be held in the weekend before or after the UN general assembly. The UN summit is currently due in the week beginning 20 September. The White House later said the proposal was aimed at bringing together "traditional allies" to talk about how to deal with China.In 1997 Russia was admitted to the group of advanced democratic economies – the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan – but then evicted in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea. The UK and Canada quickly rejected any suggestion that Russia be readmitted as long as Russia behaved aggressively on the world stage.A Downing Street spokesperson said Russia should not be a member "unless it ceases aggressive and destabilizing activity that threatens the safety of UK citizens and the collective security of our allies". Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said: "[Russia's] continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside of the G7 and why it will continue to remain out."Trump has repeatedly pressed for Russia's readmission at the G7, bringing it up at earlier summits, but each time it has been rejected by his fellow leaders.
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| U.N. chief urges peaceful U.S. protests, calls on leaders to listen, show restraint Posted: 01 Jun 2020 11:10 AM PDT |
| World Food Program USA welcomes eBay chief compliance officer Molly Finn to its board of directors Posted: 01 Jun 2020 11:01 AM PDT  World Food Program USA (WFP USA) announced that it has named Molly Finn, chief compliance office for eBay Inc., to its distinguished board of directors. As a board member, Ms. Finn will support World Food Program USA's advocacy and fundraising on behalf of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
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| Kremlin: Trump tells Putin about idea for summit with Russia Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:51 AM PDT  U.S. President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday to tell him about his proposal to convene an international summit that would involve Russia, the Kremlin said. Trump said Saturday he will postpone until the fall a meeting of the G7 leading industrialized nations that he had planned to hold next month, and plans to invite Russia, Australia, South Korea and India. Trump told reporters that he feels the current makeup of the group is "very outdated" and doesn't properly represent "what's going on in the world."
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| When Peaceful Protest Doesn’t Work, What Do You Do? They’re Asking That in Hong Kong, Too. Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:49 AM PDT  HONG KONG—Typed on screens, painted as graffiti, and yelled out loud, the idea of "burning together" (laam chau in Cantonese) is invoked by some Hongkongers who believe a scorched earth attitude is the only reasonable response to desperate times. Decades of nonviolent demonstrations have barely moved the needle in their quest for self-determination, and as the legal and political climates have begun to shift at a much more rapid pace, with Beijing determined to change the way Hong Kong functions, more people are concluding that peaceful resistance does not work, that perhaps the way forward relies on escalating action, possibly including telegenic, viral acts of violence.No matter what form demonstrations take, they are by definition "wrong" in the eyes of authoritarian regimes. Time and time again, around the world, violent actions have been tethered to legitimate calls for freedom, equality, and justice, drawing opprobrium in some cases, but also attention. If appeals made in the most peaceful manner are ignored, whether in China or the United States, violence may ensue even at the risk it plays into the hands of authoritarians.Last Thursday, China's parliament bypassed Hong Kong's legislature to back a new security law for the city in a nearly unanimous vote. The law's details will be hashed out in the coming weeks and may come into effect before September—the month when Hong Kong will hold its next election for 70 legislative seats. What's known for now is that the new law is designed to "prevent, frustrate, and punish" any entities that are involved in acts of "secession, subversion, and terrorism" in the city, and that Chinese intelligence agencies may establish a formal presence beyond their influence operations in Hong Kong.China's 'Great Firewall' Is Closing Around Hong KongAlready, there are signs that political vetting is applied in new contexts in abnormal ways. Last week, several of Hong Kong's government departments and Secretary for Security John Lee—a man who said last summer that there is the "seed of terror" within the protest movement—issued statements to voice their support of Beijing's proposal and pledge their allegiance, while thousands of people took to the streets to oppose the CCP's resolution in a loosely and hastily organized march.And, with more entrepreneurs establishing local businesses that reject commercial ties with entities from mainland China, Hong Kong's Companies Registry has begun to demand clarifications regarding the political leanings of the proprietors behind newly formed companies.International corporations are not immune either. The global bank HSBC was in the rhetorical crosshairs of former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying, who was a target of ire during the Umbrella Movement of 2014. On Facebook, Leung wrote that Hong Kong's public officials should be "wary of" using the financial institution's services because it has not rallied behind Beijing's security law. "HSBC's China business can be replaced by banks from China or other countries overnight."And what about educators who are sympathetic to the pro-democracy movement, or who simply look out for their students who take part in demonstrations? Pressure on them is coming in the form of 300 parents who have formed a "volunteer group" called Save the Children (not to be confused with the global organization) to expose teachers who include materials related to "political fallacies" in their lectures. The group also advocates for educational "reform" and the propagation of "positive energy"—a term frequently used by Xi Jinping and the CCP's shills.Even Hong Kong's press freedom is being peeled apart slowly. The city's public broadcaster is being probed by the government, which cited "wide public concern" regarding its program contents and management. In May, a political satire program produced by the station was suspended after the city's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator said it had "insulted" the Hong Kong Police Force in some of its skits.Most tellingly, while speaking to the press last Tuesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam emphasized that "rights and freedoms are not absolute."The CCP's squeeze on Hong Kong—politically, economically, and socially—has many in the city seriously weighing the prospect of independence from China. In a poll conducted by Reuters last December, only 17 percent of people who were surveyed said they were in favor of shaking off Chinese rule completely. There are no numbers that are more recent, but judging from the widespread circulation of protest-related literature and forums where the pro-democracy movement is shaped through conversations among strangers, but it is no longer rare to hear Hongkongers say that independence is "the only way out."How would that happen? A solid roadmap to achieve this or something resembling Taiwan's fully, democratically elected government remains absent. And, with nobody standing in the CCP and Xi Jinping's way, this rhetoric may even hasten Beijing's assimilation of Hong Kong.While the White House has threatened trade sanctions (again) against China over the national security law, diplomats from the European Union—one of China's two biggest blocs of trading partners—said trade retaliation is off the table, and that they will approach Beijing with "critical and constructive dialogue."Most factions in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement realize that they are on their own, and recent developments have hastened the impulse to "build a nation," or gin gwok in Cantonese. The term's usage is aspirational, functioning more as a rally cry than actual directive, and it has been absorbed into pro-democracy slogans and literature.(Interestingly, north of the border, the same term—pronounced jian guo in Mandarin—is loaded with a different meaning, evoking a heavily propagandized era of China's history. It became a popular name for children born after Mao Zedong and the Chinese communists took power in 1949. Today, like everything else related to the Great Helmsman's legacy, opinions about the name are polarized: It is either seen as a patriotic mark that follows a person for their entire life, or an imprint of mawkish nationalism that can't be shaken off. Changing one's name from Jianguo to something else would be, to say the least, frowned upon. As of last September, more than 960,000 people in China have this as their legal name.)In any tongue, building a new nation is a painful undertaking, where defeat seems imminent every step of the way.May 27 was the first day for students in Hong Kong to return to school since education facilities were closed due to COVID-19. On the same day, small, sporadic protests broke out in some parts of the city in reaction to a bill, separate from Beijing's resolution, designed to criminalize "disrespect" of the Chinese national anthem. Riot police were out in force, rounding up, questioning, and detaining high school students and office workers who, in many cases, were just out on their lunch breaks, or leaving school or work. In all, more than 360 people were arrested that day. The youngest I saw in police custody looked like she was only 13 or 14 years old. She was in her school uniform, carrying a bookbag. As she was led into a police van, she was calm. The children expect this treatment now.Hong Kong's protesters—whether the black bloc, medics, cooks, drivers, logistics handlers, rally organizers, trade union members, or folks who join marches during public holidays—are called "rioters" by police and government officials in the city as well as in mainland China, just the way Donald J. Trump moans about "thugs" in Minneapolis.That delusion, prejudice, and paranoia in the Oval Office are mirrored in Beijing, too, where key public figures also push their own twisted message by focusing on extreme actions committed by agent provocateurs, rather than address the foundational, systemic flaws that fuel broad public anger. Hu Xijin—the chief editor of the party's extreme, nationalistic mouthpiece Global Times, and a man who, like Trump, can move markets with an afterthought tweet—suggested on Sunday that the confrontations unfolding on the streets from Miami to Seattle, sparked by the gruesome death of George Floyd, actually were planned and directed by Hongkongers who have infiltrated and appropriated the Black Lives Matter movement.What? Yes.CCP officials and their propagandists are watching how police in the U.S. are cracking down on protesters, and shooting at and arresting reporters. There is little doubt that they see this as vindication—it's now open season in China's freest city, perhaps freest not for long.Last year, in early July, protesters in Hong Kong surrounded and then took over the government's legislative building, smashing up its facilities, including the chamber where lawmakers hold their meetings and debates. Someone left 12 Chinese characters in black spray paint on a white pillar. It read, "It was you who taught us that peaceful marches are futile."Behind that indictment was desperation for just a little normalcy and control. It was palpable then, and still is now.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| UK PM plans Brexit talks with EU's von der Leyen, warned to reach deal pre-autumn- FT Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:36 AM PDT |
| West Bank poverty may double over pandemic as annexation looms Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:30 AM PDT  Poverty in the occupied West Bank may double as Palestinians are hit by the coronavirus, the World Bank warned Monday, just weeks before Israel aims to kick-start plans to annex parts of the territory. The United Nations has warned that such a move by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government would stifle financial and aid flows to the Palestinians and "most likely trigger conflict". Israel may start the annexation process as soon as July 1 with the support of US President Donald Trump, who in January published a peace plan that was roundly rejected by the Palestinians.
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| 'Is this smart?' Cuomo concerned protests will spread virus Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:22 AM PDT |
| Black Liberty U. alums rebuke Falwell after blackface tweet Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:11 AM PDT  Nearly three dozen black alumni of Liberty University denounced school President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Monday, suggesting he step down after he mocked Virginia's mask-wearing requirement by invoking the blackface scandal that engulfed the state's governor last year. In a letter to Falwell, shared with The Associated Press, 35 faith leaders and former student-athletes told Falwell that his past comments "have repeatedly violated and misrepresented" Christian principles. "You have belittled staff, students and parents, you have defended inappropriate behaviors of politicians, encouraged violence, and disrespected people of other faiths," they wrote, advising Falwell that "your heart is in politics more than Christian academia or ministry."
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| Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:04 AM PDT  Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing extensive damage across El Salvador and Guatemala that pushed thousands of people into shelters amid the coronavirus pandemic. EL Salvador Interior Minister Mario Durán said Monday some 7,000 people were scattered across 154 shelters. President Nayib Bukele visited one of the most affected communities on the outskirts of San Salvador.
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| Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Fire Suppression Systems market worldwide will grow by a projected US$4.8 Billion, during the analysis period Posted: 01 Jun 2020 09:50 AM PDT  Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Fire Suppression Systems market worldwide will grow by a projected US$4.8 Billion, during the analysis period, driven by a revised compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. Water-based Systems, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, is forecast to grow at over 3.6% and reach a market size of US$12.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. An unusual period in history, the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a series of unprecedented events affecting every industry. The Water-based Systems market will be reset to a new normal which going forwards in a post COVID-19 era will be continuously redefined and redesigned. Staying on top of trends and accurate analysis is paramount now more than ever to manage uncertainty, change and continuously adapt to new and evolving market conditions. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p04368315/?utm_source=PRN As part of the new emerging geographic scenario, the United States is forecast to readjust to a 1.9% CAGR. Within Europe, the region worst hit by the pandemic, Germany will add over US$113.1 Million to the region's size over the next 7 to 8 years. In addition, over US$119 Million worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of European markets. In Japan, the Water-based Systems segment will reach a market size of US$613.2 Million by the close of the analysis period. Blamed for the pandemic, significant political and economic challenges confront China. Amid the growing push for decoupling and economic distancing, the changing relationship between China and the rest of the world will influence competition and opportunities in the Fire Suppression Systems market. Against this backdrop and the changing geopolitical, business and consumer sentiments, the world's second largest economy will grow at 6.2% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$1.6 Billion in terms of addressable market opportunity. Continuous monitoring for emerging signs of a possible new world order post-COVID-19 crisis is a must for aspiring businesses and their astute leaders seeking to find success in the now changing Fire Suppression Systems market landscape. All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies. Competitors identified in this market include, among others, AFEX Fire Suppression Systems; APi Group Inc.; Eusebi Impianti s.r.l; Fike Corporation; Fireboy® Xintex® LLC; Halma plc; Hochiki Corporation; Johnson Controls International Plc; Jomarr Products, Inc.; Minimax GmbH & Co. KG; NAFFCO FZCO; Semco Maritime A/S; Siemens Building Technologies; UTC ClimateRead the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p04368315/?utm_source=PRN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS MCP-1MARKET ANALYSIS, TRENDS, AND FORECASTS, JUNE 2CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW Emerging Trends in Fire Detection Devices IoT Enabled Devices Fuel Demand for Fire Suppression Systems Recent Market Activity Boosting the Performance of Fire Services through Technological Advancements A Review of Select Fire Suppression Solutions Eco-Friendly Foam Suppressants Fire Safety for Wind Turbines Spray Systems for Mobile Equipment Fire Monitors Innovative Fire Safety Applications in Pipes Fire Safety & Security: An Introductory Prelude Manual & Automatic Technologies for Comprehensive Fire Safety Strategy: A Snapshot Fire Suppression Systems: Pivotal for End-to-End Fire Safety Strategy Regulations and Building Codes Support Proliferation of Fire Suppression Systems Expanding Role of Fire Protection Engineering in Building Architecture Generates Parallel Opportunities Relatively Stable Economic Scenario to Extend Growth Opportunities Global Market Outlook Developed Markets: Key Revenue Contributors Developing Markets: Hot Spots for Future Market Growth Global Competitor Market Shares Fire Suppression Systems Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2020 & 2029 Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS AFEX Fire Suppression Systems (USA) APi Group Inc. (USA) Eusebi Impianti s.r.l (Italy) Fike Corporation (USA) Fireboy®- Xintex® LLC (USA) Halma plc (UK) Hochiki Corporation (Japan) Johnson Controls International Plc (Ireland) Jomarr Products, Inc. (USA) Minimax GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) NAFFCO FZCO (UAE) Semco Maritime A/S (Denmark) Siemens Building Technologies (Switzerland) UTC Climate, Controls & Security (USA) Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. (UK) Kidde Fire Systems (USA) Marioff Corporation Oy (Finland) 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Water Based Systems: The Largest & Fastest Growing Market Segment Wet Pipe Systems Continue to Widen Audience Base Dry Pipe Systems Ideal for Structures Characterized by Sub-Zero Temperatures Pre-Action Systems Gain Traction in Water-Leakage Sensitive Environments Deluge Sprinkler Systems for High-Hazard Sites Water Mist Systems Set to Make Bigger Gains Gaseous Fire Suppression for Cleaner and Effective Suppression of Fire Select Gaseous Fire Suppression Agents by Mechanism Type: A Snapshot Clean Agents Make Rapid Progress Following Phase-Out of Virgin Halons F-Gas Regulation to Curtail HFC-based Gaseous Systems 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid: The New Generation Clean Agent CO2 Systems for Fast, Highly Adaptive, Non-Damaging & Eco- Friendly Fire Suppression Specialty Systems Aim to Expand Market Share Foam-based Systems Lead the Charge in Specialty Systems Segment TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS Innovations Transforming the Fire and Life Safety Industry Special Hazards Systems Wireless Detection and Alarm Systems Innovations in Water-based Systems C-Thru Firefighting Helmets Fire Shelters Based on Space-Age Technology Fire Extinguishing Grenades Sonic Fire Extinguishers Scott Sight Life Guard Hood Cold Fire Extinguisher Little Giant Ladder Inline 7Data Link Adapter Leader Scan Portable Scene Light Futuristic Firefighting Systems Firefighting Drones PyroLance Smart Firefighting Latest Fire Safety Technologies Sound Wave Fire Extinguisher Water Mist Systems Early Suppression Fast Response Fire Sprinkler Systems (ESFR) Integrated Voice Evacuation and Messaging System - FIKE Personalized Vocal Smoke Alarms Birdi Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detector Video Image Smoke Detection 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Table 1: Fire Suppression Systems Global Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 2: Fire Suppression Systems Global Retrospective Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2012-2019 Table 3: Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Shift across Key Geographies Worldwide: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 4: Water-based Systems (Product Segment) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 5: Water-based Systems (Product Segment) Historic Market Analysis by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 6: Water-based Systems (Product Segment) Market Share Breakdown of Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 7: Gas-based Systems (Product Segment) Potential Growth Markets Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 8: Gas-based Systems (Product Segment) Historic Market Perspective by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 9: Gas-based Systems (Product Segment) Market Sales Breakdown by Region/Country in Percentage: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 10: Specialty Systems (Product Segment) Geographic Market Spread Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 11: Specialty Systems (Product Segment) Region Wise Breakdown of Global Historic Demand in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 12: Specialty Systems (Product Segment) Market Share Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 III. MARKET ANALYSIS GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS UNITED STATES Market Facts & Figures US Fire Suppression Systems Market Share (in %) by Company: 2020 & 2025 Market Analytics Table 13: United States Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 14: Fire Suppression Systems Market in the United States by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 15: United States Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CANADA Table 16: Canadian Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 17: Canadian Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 18: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Canada: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 JAPAN Table 19: Japanese Market for Fire Suppression Systems: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 20: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Japan: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 21: Japanese Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CHINA Table 22: Chinese Fire Suppression Systems Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 23: Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in China in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 24: Chinese Fire Suppression Systems Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 EUROPE Market Facts & Figures European Fire Suppression Systems Market: Competitor Market Share Scenario (in %) for 2020 & 2025 Market Analytics Table 25: European Fire Suppression Systems Market Demand Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 26: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Europe: A Historic Market Perspective in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 27: European Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Shift by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 28: European Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 29: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 30: European Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 FRANCE Table 31: Fire Suppression Systems Market in France by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 32: French Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 33: French Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 GERMANY Table 34: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Germany: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 35: German Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 36: German Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ITALY Table 37: Italian Fire Suppression Systems Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 38: Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in Italy in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 39: Italian Fire Suppression Systems Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED KINGDOM Table 40: United Kingdom Market for Fire Suppression Systems: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 41: Fire Suppression Systems Market in the United Kingdom: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 42: United Kingdom Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SPAIN Table 43: Spanish Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 44: Spanish Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 45: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Spain: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 RUSSIA Table 46: Russian Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 47: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Russia by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 48: Russian Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF EUROPE Table 49: Rest of Europe Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 50: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Rest of Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 51: Rest of Europe Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ASIA-PACIFIC Table 52: Asia-Pacific Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 53: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Asia-Pacific: Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 54: Asia-Pacific Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 55: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Asia-Pacific by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 56: Asia-Pacific Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 57: Asia-Pacific Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AUSTRALIA Table 58: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Australia: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 59: Australian Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 60: Australian Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 INDIA Table 61: Indian Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 62: Indian Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 63: Fire Suppression Systems Market in India: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 SOUTH KOREA Table 64: Fire Suppression Systems Market in South Korea: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 65: South Korean Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 66: Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Distribution in South Korea by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC Table 67: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Fire Suppression Systems: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 68: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Rest of Asia-Pacific: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 69: Rest of Asia-Pacific Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 LATIN AMERICA Table 70: Latin American Fire Suppression Systems Market Trends by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020-2027 Table 71: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: A Historic Perspective for the Period 2012-2019 Table 72: Latin American Fire Suppression Systems Market Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 73: Latin American Fire Suppression Systems Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 74: Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 75: Latin American Fire Suppression Systems Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 ARGENTINA Table 76: Argentinean Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 77: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Argentina in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 78: Argentinean Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 BRAZIL Table 79: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Brazil by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 80: Brazilian Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 81: Brazilian Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MEXICO Table 82: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Mexico: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 83: Mexican Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 84: Mexican Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF LATIN AMERICA Table 85: Rest of Latin America Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 86: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Rest of Latin America by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 87: Rest of Latin America Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MIDDLE EAST Table 88: The Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 89: Fire Suppression Systems Market in the Middle East by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 90: The Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 91: The Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 92: The Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 93: Fire Suppression Systems Market in the Middle East: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012,2020, and 2027 IRAN Table 94: Iranian Market for Fire Suppression Systems: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 95: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Iran: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 96: Iranian Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ISRAEL Table 97: Israeli Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 98: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Israel in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 99: Israeli Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SAUDI ARABIA Table 100: Saudi Arabian Fire Suppression Systems Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 101: Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in Saudi Arabia in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 102: Saudi Arabian Fire Suppression Systems Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Table 103: Fire Suppression Systems Market in the United Arab Emirates: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 104: United Arab Emirates Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 105: Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Distribution in United Arab Emirates by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF MIDDLE EAST Table 106: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Rest of Middle East: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 107: Rest of Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 108: Rest of Middle East Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AFRICA Table 109: African Fire Suppression Systems Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 110: Fire Suppression Systems Market in Africa by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 111: African Fire Suppression Systems Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 IV. 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| Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals market worldwide will grow by a projected US$772.2 Million, during the analysis period Posted: 01 Jun 2020 09:00 AM PDT  Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals market worldwide will grow by a projected US$772.2 Million, during the analysis period, driven by a revised compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. Windshield Washer Fluids, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, is forecast to grow at over 1.5% and reach a market size of US$1.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. An unusual period in history, the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a series of unprecedented events affecting every industry. The Windshield Washer Fluids market will be reset to a new normal which going forwards in a post COVID-19 era will be continuously redefined and redesigned. Staying on top of trends and accurate analysis is paramount now more than ever to manage uncertainty, change and continuously adapt to new and evolving market conditions. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p04778728/?utm_source=PRN As part of the new emerging geographic scenario, the United States is forecast to readjust to a 1.4% CAGR. Within Europe, the region worst hit by the pandemic, Germany will add over US$16.4 Million to the region's size over the next 7 to 8 years. In addition, over US$20.5 Million worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of European markets. In Japan, the Windshield Washer Fluids segment will reach a market size of US$69.4 Million by the close of the analysis period. Blamed for the pandemic, significant political and economic challenges confront China. Amid the growing push for decoupling and economic distancing, the changing relationship between China and the rest of the world will influence competition and opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals market. Against this backdrop and the changing geopolitical, business and consumer sentiments, the world's second largest economy will grow at 4.7% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$255.4 Million in terms of addressable market opportunity. Continuous monitoring for emerging signs of a possible new world order post-COVID-19 crisis is a must for aspiring businesses and their astute leaders seeking to find success in the now changing Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals market landscape. All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies. Competitors identified in this market include, among others, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division; 3M Company; Blue Ribbon Products Inc.; Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Meguiar`s Inc.; Niteo Products LLC; Northern Labs Inc.; Permatex Inc.; Protect All Inc.; Turtle Wax Inc.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p04778728/?utm_source=PRN AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET APPEARANCE CHEMICALS MCP-1MARKET ANALYSIS, TRENDS, AND FORECASTS, JUNE 2CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW Automotive Appearance Chemicals Market - A Prelude Recent Market Activity New Vehicles have Higher Per Capita Usage Economic Factors Play an Important Role in the Market Global GDP Growth Plateauing - A Mixed Bag of Opportunities Market Outlook Global Market Analysis Global Competitor Market Shares Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2020 & 2029 Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 3M Company (USA) 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (USA) Bondo Corporation (USA) Meguiar's, Inc. (USA) Armored AutoGroup Inc. (USA) Blue Ribbon Products, Inc. (USA) ITW Global Brands (USA) Permatex, Inc. (USA) Niteo Products, LLC (USA) Northern Labs, Inc. (USA) Protect All, Inc. (USA) Turtle Wax, Inc. (USA) 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet & Projected Rise in New Auto Sales Offers Potential for Growth Increasing Vehicular Population Provides Immense Opportunities Demand for Aftermarket Automotive Appearance Chemicals Grows Rapidly as Vehicle Owners Retain their Vehicles Longer Technology Improvements Increase Vehicle Life Increased Life Brings Maintenance into Focus Increasing Affinity for Road Trips Spurs Market for Appearance Chemicals Need for Product Differentiation Drives Innovations in Specialty Automotive Coating Chemicals Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance - A Major Growth Factor Making Most of Opportunities in the DIY Segment Growing Demand for DIFM Services Turn 'Service Providers' into Target Customers for Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Pre-Owned Cars & Auto Leasing Drives Growth Luxury Car Owners - A Premier Market Segment China and India Zooming Ahead in Luxury Car Sales Car Grooming Centers Play a Vital Role in the Market Growing Investments on Vintage & Classic Cars Augurs Well for the Market Environmental Friendly Products Top Priority Charts of Manufacturers Solvent Based Coatings Make Way for Water Based Formulations Volatile Silicones Emerge as an Alternative to Hydrocarbon Based Solvents Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity Introduction of Silicone Waxes in Automotive Polishes Gains Prominence Plasti Dipping Trend Gains Traction for Protecting Vehicular Appearance Advancing Material Technology - Boon or Bane? Internet Retailing - A Major Growth Avenue Soaring Costs of Raw Materials for Automotive Refinish Coatings - A Key Challenge 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Table 1: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Global Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 2: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Global Retrospective Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2012-2019 Table 3: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Shift across Key Geographies Worldwide: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 4: Windshield Washer Fluids (Product Segment) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 5: Windshield Washer Fluids (Product Segment) Historic Market Analysis by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 6: Windshield Washer Fluids (Product Segment) Market Share Breakdown of Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 7: Waxes/Polishes (Product Segment) Potential Growth Markets Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 8: Waxes/Polishes (Product Segment) Historic Market Perspective by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 9: Waxes/Polishes (Product Segment) Market Sales Breakdown by Region/Country in Percentage: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 10: Protectants (Product Segment) Geographic Market Spread Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027 Table 11: Protectants (Product Segment) Region Wise Breakdown of Global Historic Demand in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 12: Protectants (Product Segment) Market Share Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 13: Wheel & Tire Cleaners (Product Segment) World Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2to 2027 Table 14: Wheel & Tire Cleaners (Product Segment) Market Historic Review by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012 to 2019 Table 15: Wheel & Tire Cleaners (Product Segment) Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 III. MARKET ANALYSIS GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS UNITED STATES Market Facts & Figures US Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share (in %) by Company: 2020 & 2025 Market Analytics Table 16: United States Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 17: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in the United States by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 18: United States Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CANADA Table 19: Canadian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 20: Canadian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 21: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Canada: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 JAPAN Table 22: Japanese Market for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 23: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Japan: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 24: Japanese Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CHINA Table 25: Chinese Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 26: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in China in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 27: Chinese Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 EUROPE Market Facts & Figures European Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market: Competitor Market Share Scenario (in %) for 2020 & 2025 Market Analytics Table 28: European Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Demand Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 29: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Europe: A Historic Market Perspective in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 30: European Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Shift by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 31: European Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 32: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 33: European Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 FRANCE Table 34: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in France by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 35: French Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 36: French Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 GERMANY Table 37: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Germany: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 38: German Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 39: German Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ITALY Table 40: Italian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 41: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in Italy in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 42: Italian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED KINGDOM Table 43: United Kingdom Market for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 44: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in the United Kingdom: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 45: United Kingdom Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SPAIN Table 46: Spanish Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 47: Spanish Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 48: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Spain: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 RUSSIA Table 49: Russian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 50: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Russia by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 51: Russian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF EUROPE Table 52: Rest of Europe Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 53: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Rest of Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 54: Rest of Europe Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ASIA-PACIFIC Table 55: Asia-Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 56: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Asia-Pacific: Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 57: Asia-Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2VS 2027 Table 58: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Asia-Pacific by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 59: Asia-Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 60: Asia-Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AUSTRALIA Table 61: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Australia: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 62: Australian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 63: Australian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 INDIA Table 64: Indian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 65: Indian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 66: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in India: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 SOUTH KOREA Table 67: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in South Korea: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 68: South Korean Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 69: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Distribution in South Korea by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC Table 70: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 71: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Rest of Asia-Pacific: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 72: Rest of Asia-Pacific Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 LATIN AMERICA Table 73: Latin American Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Trends by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020-2027 Table 74: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: A Historic Perspective for the Period 2012-2019 Table 75: Latin American Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 76: Latin American Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 77: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 78: Latin American Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 ARGENTINA Table 79: Argentinean Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 80: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Argentina in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 81: Argentinean Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 BRAZIL Table 82: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Brazil by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2020-2027 Table 83: Brazilian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 84: Brazilian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MEXICO Table 85: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Mexico: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 86: Mexican Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 87: Mexican Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF LATIN AMERICA Table 88: Rest of Latin America Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 89: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Rest of Latin America by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 90: Rest of Latin America Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MIDDLE EAST Table 91: The Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 92: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in the Middle East by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 93: The Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 94: The Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 95: The Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2012-2019 Table 96: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in the Middle East: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2012,2020, and 2027 IRAN Table 97: Iranian Market for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 98: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Iran: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 99: Iranian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ISRAEL Table 100: Israeli Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020-2027 Table 101: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Israel in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 102: Israeli Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SAUDI ARABIA Table 103: Saudi Arabian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 104: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in Saudi Arabia in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 105: Saudi Arabian Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Table 106: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in the United Arab Emirates: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 107: United Arab Emirates Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 108: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Distribution in United Arab Emirates by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF MIDDLE EAST Table 109: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Rest of Middle East: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 110: Rest of Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2012-2019 Table 111: Rest of Middle East Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AFRICA Table 112: African Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 113: Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market in Africa by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2012-2019 Table 114: African Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 IV. 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| Israeli scientists dig up cannabis traces in ancient temple Posted: 01 Jun 2020 08:52 AM PDT  Israeli archaeologists say they've found cannabis residue on artifacts from an ancient temple in southern Israel — providing the first evidence of the use of hallucinogenics in the ancient Jewish religion. In a research paper, the authors say the discovery from an 8th-century B.C. shrine at Tel Arad offers the first proof for "the use of mind-altering substances as part of cultic rituals in Judah," including the first Jewish Temple that stood in Jerusalem at the same time. Archaeological excavations at Tel Arad, located around 35 miles (60 kilometers) south of Jerusalem, in the 1960s discovered a stronghold belonging to the ancient kingdom of Judah, and at its core a small shrine bearing striking similarities to the biblical Temple in Jerusalem.
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| Britain and EU set to clash over new extradition treaty in crunch trade talks Posted: 01 Jun 2020 08:06 AM PDT  British and EU negotiators are set to clash over the terms of a new extradition treaty during a crunch round of trade talks with Brussels, which start on Tuesday. The UK will demand its judges have greater powers to refuse EU extradition requests than under the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) system it must leave at the end of the year. Warrants could be dismissed if there had not yet been a decision to charge or try the wanted suspect to prevent long periods of pre-trial detention, under the British plan, or if the UK courts think the cost of an arrest outweighs the seriousness of the offence. The European Commission wants EU courts to be able to refuse UK extradition requests for suspects facing whole life sentences unless Britain undertakes to review the penalty either on request or, at the latest, 20 years after the sentence. Whole life sentences have been subject to failed legal challenges on the basis they break the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK has refused to commit to never leaving the Convention during the negotiations, which is an EU condition for continued criminal database sharing, but insists it won't leave it. Brussels also wants judges to refuse extradition requests if they believe they are motivated by the suspect's "sex, race, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, language, political opinions or sexual orientation". The EAW replaced bilateral extradition agreements between countries with a much faster system that involved the judiciary directly rather than politicians. It was agreed, with British support, two months after 9/11. Brexiteers later argued that carrying out arrests on the orders of foreign magistrates was an affront to national sovereignty. The Government's refusal to allow any future role for the European Court of Justice in Britain after Brexit means a replacement extradition system must be agreed before the end of the transition period. If the deadline isn't met by January 1, the UK will fall back on 1956 rules for extradition which are far slower. The UK and EU must also finalise a free trade agreement by December 31, unless Downing Street caves on its repeated insistence it won't extend transition, or be forced to trade on less lucrative WTO terms.
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| Putin sets July 1 for vote to extend his rule for years Posted: 01 Jun 2020 07:07 AM PDT  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday set a July 1 date for a nationwide vote on constitutional amendments allowing him to extend his rule until 2036, even as the nation is continuing to record high numbers of new coronavirus cases. Speaking during a live video call with top officials, Putin insisted that the pace of the outbreak has slowed down, allowing the nation to safely hold the vote. If approved, the constitutional amendments would allow Putin to spend another 12 years in power after his current term ends in 2024.
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| Israel's Gantz tells army to prep for annexing West Bank Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:44 AM PDT  Israel's defense minister urged the military on Monday to hasten preparations for the country's planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, in apparent anticipation of what could be fierce Palestinian protests against the move. The statement by Benny Gantz came as Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed annexation on Monday in a call with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's senior adviser who stands behind a White House Mideast plan that largely favors Israel. In a statement sent by his office, Gantz appeared to command the military to prepare for the fallout from annexation, asking the military chief of staff to "speed up the (military's) preparedness ahead of political steps on the agenda in the Palestinian sphere."
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| Iranian lawmaker says 230 killed in November protests Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:38 AM PDT |
| Official says east Libya forces retake key town from rivals Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:34 AM PDT  Libya's eastern-based forces on Sunday retook a key town from militias allied with the U.N.-supported government, a spokesman said, as growing foreign intervention in the conflict appeared to move the Libyan war into a new phase. Libya was plunged into chaos when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. The country is now split between a government in the east allied with the former army commander Khalifa Hifter, and one in Tripoli in the west supported by the United Nations.
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| Iran says 230 killed in November protests Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:32 AM PDT  A senior Iranian lawmaker said Monday that 230 people were killed and thousands injured in November protests sparked by a petrol price hike, state news agency IRNA reported. It is the first time that an official in Iran has given overall casualty figures for the street violence. "During these events 230 people were killed, six of whom were official agents and security forces," said Mojtaba Zolnour, head of the parliament's national security and foreign affairs committee.
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| Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:19 AM PDT  A medical examiner on Monday classified George Floyd's death as a homicide, saying his heart stopped as police restrained him and compressed his neck, in a widely seen video that has sparked protests across the nation. "Decedent experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by law enforcement officer(s)," the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said in a news release. Cause of death was listed as "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression."
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| New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:56 AM PDT |
| German ministry proposes $6.2 billion stimulus to boost car sales Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:50 AM PDT  Germany's Ministry of Economics has proposed a $6.2 billion (5 billion euro or £4.5 billion) buyer bonus scheme as part of an impending stimulus package in an effort to boost car sales, two people close to the matter said on Sunday. Global car sales have slumped as production lines and showrooms shut in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The heads of the co-governing Social Democrats (SPD) and Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) are expected to present the overall stimulus package on Tuesday, which could total up to 80 billion euros, according to one media report.
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| Louisville police chief fired in aftermath of fatal shooting Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:21 AM PDT  Louisville's police chief was fired Monday after the mayor learned that officers involved in a shooting that killed the popular owner of a barbecue spot failed to activate body cameras during the chaotic scene. David McAtee, known for offering meals to police officers, died early Monday while police officers and National Guard soldiers were enforcing a curfew amid waves of protests over a previous police shooting in Kentucky's largest city. The U.S. attorney said federal authorities will join state police in investigating the fatal shooting.
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| Protests Over George Floyd's Death Spread Across The Globe Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:07 AM PDT  Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of New Zealand Monday to protest against racial injustice. Reports say the demonstrations remained peaceful as leaders called for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to publicly condemn the death of George Floyd in the U.S. China and Iran both denounced Floyd's death Monday.
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| Protests Over George Floyd's Death Spread Across the Globe Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:07 AM PDT Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of New Zealand Monday to protest against racial injustice. Reports say the demonstrations remained peaceful as leaders called for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to publicly condemn the death of George Floyd in the U.S. China and Iran both denounced Floyd's death Monday.
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| Iran says scientist jailed in US to return in days Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:57 AM PDT  Tehran said Monday that scientist Sirous Asgari, one of more than a dozen Iranians behind bars in the United States, is set to return to the Islamic republic within days. Asgari was accused by a US court in 2016 of stealing trade secrets while on an academic visit to Ohio. The academic told British newspaper The Guardian in March that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was keeping him in a detention centre in Louisiana without basic sanitation and refusing to let him return to Iran despite his exoneration.
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| Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:56 AM PDT  Fort Lauderdale police suspended an officer after video showed he pushed a kneeling black woman to the ground during protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, escalating a clash where bottles were thrown and tear gas was fired. Also in Fort Lauderdale, the state attorney's office fired a prosecutor Monday for calling demonstrators "animals" at the zoo in a quickly deleted Facebook post. Police Chief Rick Maglione did not defend the actions of Officer Steven Pohorence, but said Monday that Pohorence pushed the woman after he and other officers had just rescued one colleague who had become surrounded and another from a patrol car that people began jumping on.
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