| China blackmailing dissenters in US to return home – FBI chief Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:30 PM PDT  * Christopher Wray condemns Operation Fox Hunt campaign * 'A sweeping bid to target Chinese nationals Xi sees as threats'Chinese agents have been pursuing hundreds of Chinese nationals living in the US in an effort to force their return, as part of a global campaign against the country's diaspora, known as Operation Fox Hunt, the FBI director has said.In a speech about the security threat posed by China, during which he said Beijing's counterintelligence work was "greatest long-term threat to our nation's information and intellectual property and to our economic vitality", Christopher Wray gave the example of one Fox Hunt target who was given a choice of going back to China or killing themselves.Fox Hunt was launched six years ago by President Xi Jinping, ostensibly to pursue corrupt officials and business executives who had fled abroad. Beijing has celebrated its claimed successes, publicising the return of hundreds of economic fugitives, and issuing wanted lists of those still at large. The Obama administration complained about the activities of undercover agents in 2015.Wray said the operation's principal aim now was to suppress dissent among the diaspora.He told the Hudson Institute in Washington: "China describes Fox Hunt as some kind of international anti-corruption campaign. It is not. Instead, Fox Hunt is a sweeping bid by Xi to target Chinese nationals who he sees as threats and who live outside of China, across the world."We're talking about political rivals, dissidents and critics seeking to expose China's extensive human rights violations."The FBI director said: "Hundreds of these Fox Hunt victims that they target live right here in the United States, and many are American citizens or green card holders. The Chinese government wants to force them to return to China, and China's tactics to accomplish that are shocking."For example, when it couldn't locate one Fox Hunt target, the Chinese government sent an emissary to visit the target's family here in the US. The message they said to pass on: the target had two options, returned to China promptly or commit suicide."Wray said that Fox Hunt operations, directed by China's ministry of public security, were also under way in other countries, and the FBI had been cooperating with its partners to foil Chinese efforts at intimidation. He said Chinese nationals in the US were often coerced by thinly veiled threats against their families back in China.Asked about other coercive tactics used, he replied: "Use your imagination. You're not going to be far off."He appealed to anyone in the US who thought they were a Fox Hunt target to "please reach out to your local FBI field office".Wray portrayed China as an aggressive rival with little or no regard for international or national laws. He said that nearly half the FBI's 5,000 active counter-intelligence cases were China-related.China was using leverage, pressure or persuasion through intermediaries on federal, state and local officials, as well as US corporations and media, to win support for Chinese foreign policy positions. Wray said such efforts had been stepped up during the coronavirus outbreak, aimed at generating praise for Beijing's handling of the pandemic.Although he did not say whether China backed either Donald Trump or his presumptive Democratic rival, Joe Biden, he claimed China was pushing its preferences for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election."China's malign foreign influence campaign targets our policies, our positions, 24/7, 365 days a year," Wray said. "So it's not an election-specific threat; it's really more of an all-year, all-the-time threat. But certainly that has implications for elections and they certainly have preferences that go along with that."The FBI director said that China was also involved in mass hacking, identity theft and intellectual property espionage, and there are 1,000 investigations into "China's actual and attempted theft of technology" in all the bureau's 56 field offices."The people of the United States are the victims of what amounts to Chinese theft on a scale so massive that it represents one of the largest transfers of wealth in human history," Wray said.In an interview on Tuesday, the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, said that the US was considering banning the social media platform TikTok and other Chinese-made apps.India banned TikTok and over 50 other Chinese apps last week, in the wake of clashes on the China-India border in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed."We're certainly looking at it," Pompeo told Fox News. "With respect to Chinese apps on people's cellphones, I can assure you the United States will get this one right. I don't want to get out in front of the president, but it's something we're looking at."
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| Trump Administration Notifies Congress It Will Withdraw From WHO Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:21 PM PDT  The Trump administration formally notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. President Donald Trump first said the U.S. would end funding to the WHO back in May. He's criticized the agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused it of helping China cover up the outbreak. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez confirmed that Congress had received formal notice and wrote on Twitter: "This won't protect American lives or interests — it leaves Americans sick & America alone."
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| Trump Administration Moves to Withdraw from WHO Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:21 PM PDT The Trump administration formally notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. President Donald Trump first said the U.S. would end funding to the WHO back in May. He's criticized the agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused it of helping China cover up the outbreak. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez confirmed that Congress had received formal notice and wrote on Twitter: "This won't protect American lives or interests — it leaves Americans sick & America alone."
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| AP Explains: Bolsonaro has downplayed virus fears for months Posted: 07 Jul 2020 03:20 PM PDT  Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for months flirted with the new coronavirus as he flouted social distancing at lively demonstrations and encouraged crowds during outings from the presidential residence, often without a mask. Here's a look at what Bolsonaro has said as the tally grew.
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| US gives formal notice it is withdrawing from World Health Organisation next year Posted: 07 Jul 2020 03:02 PM PDT  The US announced it would withdraw from the World Health Organisation in a statement Tuesday.The United Nations announced the country would withdraw from the organisation after it received a letter from president Donald Trump more than a month ago.
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| Trump's decision to withdraw from the WHO couldn't come at a worse time Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:48 PM PDT |
| Russia and China veto cross-border aid to Syria's northwest Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:35 PM PDT |
| Missouri kid camp virus outbreak raises questions of safety Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:34 PM PDT  Missouri leaders knew the risk of convening thousands of kids at summer camps across the state during a pandemic, the state's top health official said, and insisted that camp organizers have plans in place to keep an outbreak from happening. An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected, the local health department revealed this week, raising questions about the ability to keep kids safe at what is a rite of childhood for many. Missouri is one of several states to report outbreaks at summer camps.
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| United States formally submits withdrawal from the World Health Organization Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:19 PM PDT  The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won't take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration or if circumstances change. The withdrawal notification makes good on President Donald Trump's vow in late May to terminate U.S. participation in the WHO, which he has harshly criticized for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused of bowing to Chinese influence. Former Vice President Joe Biden has said he supports the WHO and Democrats suggested he would reverse the decision if he defeats Trump in November.
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| Hezbollah chief blasts US envoy as 'military ruler' Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:19 PM PDT  Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah Tuesday blasted the US ambassador to Lebanon as a "military ruler" who was inciting tensions after she accused the party of stealing billions from state coffers. Tensions have soared between the powerful Iran-backed Shiite party and the outspoken envoy, Dorothy Shea, since she accused the party last month of spiriting away billions of dollars of state money at a time of acute economic crisis.
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| Trump administration gives formal notice of withdrawal from WHO Posted: 07 Jul 2020 02:02 PM PDT  The United States officially notified the United Nations on Tuesday of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, a White House official said.
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| WHO says received reports of U.S. formal withdrawal Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:50 PM PDT |
| COVID-19 pandemic could set back progress in fight against HIV/AIDS by 10 years or more: UN Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:43 PM PDT  The United Nations warns that the fight against HIV/AIDS could suffer major setbacks, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A report released Monday by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) shows that "decades of hard-won gains" in the global HIV/AIDS response could be lost if nothing is done. "The global HIV targets set for 2020 will not be reached," the U.N.'s AIDS agency said in its Seizing the Moment report.
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| UK would leave the EU on Australia terms if no deal reached, Johnson tells Merkel Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:39 PM PDT |
| Trump Administration Officially Begins United States' Withdrawal From World Health Organization Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:34 PM PDT  A senior administration official confirmed the White House has submitted a formal notice of withdrawal to members of Congress and the United Nations.
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| UK set to resume Saudi arms sales despite Yemen concerns Posted: 07 Jul 2020 12:56 PM PDT  Britain said on Tuesday it would resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia, halted last year after a UK court ruling over the Gulf kingdom's bombing campaign in neighbouring Yemen. Weapons exports were stopped in June 2019 after the Court of Appeal ordered the government to clarify how it assesses whether their use in Yemen's civil war breaches international humanitarian law (IHL). The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and triggered what the United Nations has described as the world's worst existing humanitarian crisis.
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| US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization Posted: 07 Jul 2020 12:53 PM PDT  The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won't take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration or if circumstances change. Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said he would reverse the decision on his first day in office if elected. The withdrawal notification makes good on President Donald Trump's vow in late May to terminate U.S. participation in the WHO, which he has harshly criticized for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused of bowing to Chinese influence.
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| Trump administration gives formal notice of withdrawal from WHO Posted: 07 Jul 2020 12:27 PM PDT  The United States officially notified the United Nations on Tuesday of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, a White House official said. The notice, which comes as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, was submitted to the U.N. secretary-general and to Congress. The withdrawal is expected to take effect July 6, 2021.
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| Trump moves to officially withdraw U.S. from WHO Posted: 07 Jul 2020 12:27 PM PDT  A senior administration official confirmed to CBS News the U.S. notice of withdrawal has been submitted to the United Nations secretary-general.
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| 3 things 'ZeroZeroZero' gets right about the cocaine trade Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:57 AM PDT  The Amazon Prime Video series "ZeroZeroZero" shows U.S. viewers an accurate picture of the modern cocaine trade that's rarely seen on screen. It is loosely based on Italian journalist Roberto Saviano's nonfiction book by the same name.I study cocaine trafficking and U.S. drug policy, and the show reveals three truths that challenge the U.S. government's justification for its war against cocaine trafficking in Central America and Mexico. 1\. Most cocaine isn't destined for US marketsA fundamental government assumption is that any cocaine smuggled north out of South America, where it is produced, is inevitably bound for American streets.That is why the U.S. spends billions of dollars every year attempting to intercept the boats and planes that shuttle cocaine from South America to Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean – an area known to anti-drug forces as the "transit zone." In 2018, for instance, the U.S. military trumpeted its role in drug seizures in the region by claiming that American forces had "helped keep the equivalent of 600 minivans full of cocaine off U.S. streets." By the same logic, the federal government considers anyone caught moving cocaine anywhere in the transit zone to be threatening the U.S.That assumption is behind the March 2020 federal indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for, among other things, exporting cocaine to Honduras – which prosecutors claimed was "expressly intended to flood the United States with cocaine." And it's behind the recent federal complaint against Honduras' former chief of police, who had allegedly conspired to "transport the drugs westward in Honduras towards the border with Guatemala and eventually the United States."Neither case offers proof that the cocaine involved actually entered U.S. territory. U.S. law requires only that the intent be there, and it is assumed that traffickers must intend for the cocaine to reach the U.S. After all, where else would it go?"ZeroZeroZero" offers the inconvenient answer. Episode 1 takes viewers to northern Mexico as 5.5 tons (5,000 kilograms) of cocaine in sealed pucks are being hidden in the bottom of cans of chilis. Even though the cocaine has made it as far north as Monterrey – less than three hours' drive from Laredo, Texas – viewers learn by Episode 2 that the drugs are not going to the Mexico-U.S. border. Instead, they take a sharp turn southeast and are loaded onto a container ship at the port of Tampico, headed for Italy.This is why the show shines. It depicts a little-known reality: Far more cocaine is transshipped through Central America and Mexico to markets worldwide than finds its way up American nostrils.How do I know? Illicit commodities are notoriously hard to track. But as I explain in a recent article, an obscure U.S. government data set has for years been compiling reliable intelligence on cocaine traffic through the transit zone. When compared alongside analysts' best estimates of cocaine consumption in the U.S., the data tell an intriguing story.Between 2012 and 2016 – years for which there are comparable data – an average of at least 1,400 tons of high-purity cocaine was annually exported north out of South America and into the transit zone. Of that, law enforcement removed about 335 tons yearly, whether in the transit zone, at the border or within the the U.S. In the same period, U.S. cocaine users consumed on average barely 200 tons per year. That means they used less than one-fifth of the available cocaine flow.So where did the majority of the remaining cocaine go – almost 900 tons a year? There are no comparable sources for the amount consumed in transit zone countries or in Canada. There is, however, strong evidence to suggest that hundreds of tons annually are being trafficked through Mexico and Central America and out to Europe, and across the Pacific to Asia and Australia. Traffickers target those overseas markets for good reason: That's where the money is, and they have a cheap way to get cocaine there. 2\. The big money is in growing overseas marketsThe U.S. government's assumption wasn't always wrong. A generation ago, the Western Hemisphere cocaine trade did function like a pipeline that started in South America, wound through Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, and discharged cocaine almost exclusively into American neighborhoods. In 1990, the U.S. had an estimated 4.3 million cocaine users. Meanwhile, Western Europe's cocaine markets were still in what a United Nations report called "a developmental stage."Now, the picture is dramatically different. U.S. cocaine consumption has been in a prolonged "nosedive," according to a report from the London School of Economics. In 2018, there were fewer than 2.5 million users, with lower rates of adult use than in many European countries. Experts continue to debate why U.S. demand has plummeted. Even the recent and unprecedented surge in cocaine production in Colombia, which has increased purity and dropped prices in the U.S., has only just curtailed that long slide. Meanwhile, cocaine consumption in cities across 20 European countries rose 70% from 2015 to 2019. Demand in Australia is high and growing, as it is in Eastern Europe and Russia. Again, "ZeroZeroZero" gets it right: The series ends with the players negotiating a shipment from Mexico to Russia.Overseas cocaine markets aren't just expanding. They're also potentially far more lucrative than North American ones. In 2017, a kilo of cocaine that sold wholesale for US$28,000 in the U.S. went for twice that in Northern Europe. Traffickers stand to make immense profits if they can move large volumes cheaply over long distances. This is where the containers come in. 3\. Bulk cocaine is exported from Mexico and Central America in shipping containersMexico and Central America boast three of Latin America's five busiest maritime ports. The busiest of all is Colón, the Caribbean terminus of the Panama Canal, which after the canal's recent expansion can handle 4.3 million shipping containers per year. In fact, maritime port facilities across the region have been upgraded in recent years, with new capacities and efficiencies that have lowered costs and enhanced the region's competitiveness as a transoceanic trade hub.Cocaine traffickers are taking full advantage. The port of Colón has become a major hub for Europe-bound cocaine. Similarly, Costa Rica's recently enhanced Limón-Moín port facilities have been a boon for trans-Atlantic cocaine shipping. In February 2020, inspectors there found 5 tons of cocaine in a shipment of ornamental plants destined for the Netherlands. The same month, a container of mashed bananas out of Limón was stopped in Italy with 3.3 tons of cocaine inside. In May 2020, a container full of coffee left Honduras' newly expanded port of Cortés. Upon arrival at Le Havre, France, 1.5 tons of cocaine were found among the coffee beans.These are just some of the cocaine seizures that made headlines in the last several months. At best, 1 in 10 containers circumnavigating the globe is searched by authorities; the rate is even lower for containers holding perishable commodities like plants and fruit. So these seizures, while large, likely represent just a fraction of the cocaine transshipped via container out of Central America and Mexico.As "ZeroZeroZero" shows, cocaine traffickers operating in Mexico and Central America may be working in the United States' proverbial back yard, but their distribution networks reach much more widely than they used to. The U.S. is no longer cocaine's true north.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts.Read more: * Inside Mexico's war on drugs: Conversations with 'el narco' * The little-understood connection between Islamic terror and drug profitsKendra McSweeney receives funding from the National Science Foundation and has received research support from the Open Society Foundation, the National Geographic Society, the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), the American Association of Geographers, and The Ohio State University.
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| Breonna Taylor's family argues police had no cause for raid Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:48 AM PDT  Louisville police called off a warrant search of Breonna Taylor's apartment after a drug suspect was located elsewhere, but then went ahead with the deadly raid to look for other suspects with no connection to Taylor, her family says in a new court filing. Taylor, a emergency medical technician who had settled down for the night at her Louisville apartment, was fatally shot when officers burst into her apartment in the early morning hours of March 13. The shooting set off weeks of protests, policy changes and a call for the officers who shot Taylor to be criminally charged.
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| Coronavirus: Kenyan schools to remain closed until 2021 Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:07 AM PDT  Final-year exams for primary and secondary pupils have also been cancelled because of Covid-19.
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| Under "financial siege", Lebanon must stave off strife, says Bassil Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:04 AM PDT |
| U.S., S.Korean officials to discuss N.Korea strategy as Pyongyang rejects talks Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:00 AM PDT |
| Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world's most remote reefs Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:56 AM PDT  Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is rapidly spreading across one of the most remote and protected ocean environments on earth. A study from the University of Hawaii and others says the seaweed is spreading more rapidly than anything they've seen in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a nature reserve that stretches more than 1,300 miles north of the main Hawaiian Islands. The algae easily breaks off and rolls across the ocean floor like tumbleweed, scientists say, covering nearby reefs in thick vegetation that out-competes coral for space, sunlight and nutrients.
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| The global market for Hand Tools & Accessories is forecast to reach US$24.3 billion by 2025 Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:50 AM PDT  The global market for Hand Tools & Accessories is forecast to reach US$24.3 billion by 2025, driven by their continued relevance in building, shaping, repairing and maintaining an increasingly mechanical and engineered world. A key newsworthy trend in the market is the growing focus on cutting edge design innovations in tool ergonomics especially against the backdrop of a highly mature and commoditized market boxed in by competition from power tools. Growing incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and focus on worker productivity in light manufacturing that require manual assembly are also driving the emphasis on occupational ergonomics. Mechanics` service tools are witnessing robust demand supported by aging plant infrastructure in most industries and increased load and frequency of maintenance and repair of industrial machinery; strong demand for automotive aftermarket repair and maintenance services; and expanding aircraft fleet and growth in aircraft MRO services; stable construction industry, higher employment rate of construction workers and a parallel increase in demand for masonry and plumbing tools. In the automotive industry which is a major end-use of mechanic hand tools, the growth in aftermarket services is guided by growing global vehicle population (PARC); rising awareness among vehicle owners over the importance of timely maintenance; adoption of remote vehicle diagnostics systems which encourage timeliness of car maintenance and repair; growing base of fleet vehicles which have higher wear and tear associated with higher annual vehicle miles traveled; and increasing sales of used cars in emerging markets. Other major factors influencing growth in the market include growing popularity and value of multitask hand tools for their ability to reduce redundancy associated with standard tool collections; robust demand for manual torque tools in manipulating new generation materials such as ceramics; growing Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement activity in developed countries against the back of rising labor costs and the resulting increase in sales of packaged DIY tools ranging from wrenches, screw driver and hammers. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05443589/?utm_source=PRN -In the United States and Europe, do?it?yourself home improvement is a cultural trend and is fairly common. Popular DIY home improvement projects in these regions include installation of new garage doors, vinyl windows, wood flooring, painting, and insulation upgrade, among others. Desire for extreme customization drives preference for DIY. Also, DIY eliminates the problem of hiring a suitable handyman and then supervising them for ensuring completion of the job in a timely manner and in accordance with specific needs and expectations. The pervasive culture of Do-It-Yourself is partially encouraged by the easy access to DIY self-help books, consumer magazines, TV shows, and how-to tutorials which disseminate insights on home improvement. Tool manufacturers such as Stanley Black & Decker and Robert Bosch provide customers with instructional videos on a wide range of subjects from product advice to tips on fixing, upgrading or remodeling without hiring a contractor. The United States and Europe represent large markets worldwide with a combined share of 50% of the global market. China ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 5.4% over the analysis period. The country is closely followed by other countries in Asia-Pacific supported by the rise of low cost Asian countries as global hubs for manufacturing and the resulting establishment of numerous new job shops and metal working facilities; huge population, rapid urbanization, growing housing and infrastructure needs; huge vehicle PARC and a massive automotive service sector; continued dependence of several small plants upon specialized hand operated tools; strong growth of domestic wood working industries and the ensuing rise in demand for craftsmen, carpentry hand tools; and increase in consumer D.I.Y home improvement, gardening and landscaping projects.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05443589/?utm_source=PRN I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPEII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1. MARKET OVERVIEW Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession Industry Background Evolution of the Industry Hand Tools Remain Vital in the Modern Mechanical Era A Secure Niche for Hand Tools, Despite the Growing Threat of Powered Tools: Percentage Share Breakdown of Hand Tools and Power Tools in the Global Tools Market for the Year 2019 Stable Outlook Governs Future Prospects in the Hand Tools Market Global Economic Outlook: Real GDP Growth Rates in % by Country / Region for the Years 2017 through 2020 Developing Markets: The Focal Point for Future Growth Competition Hand Tools and Accessories Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 Product Profile Mechanics? Service Tools Pliers Hammers Wrenches Screwdrivers Edge Tools Axe Adze Hatchets Chisels Paint & Masonry Tools Other Segments Shovel Spades Hoes Rakes Accessories Sandpaper Different Designs & Features for Different Regions 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS Akar Tools Ltd. (India) Apex Tool Group (USA) Channellock Inc. (USA) Emerson Electric Co. (USA) Greenlee (USA) Gray Tools Canada Inc. (Canada) Ideal Industries, Inc. (USA) Irwin Tools (USA) J.K. Files (India) Limited (India) Kennametal Inc. (USA) Klein Tools Inc. (USA) Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (USA) Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (USA) Ningbo Great Wall Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. (China) Pilana Tools Group (Czech Republic) Snap-On Incorporated (USA) Stanley Black & Decker (USA) Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (USA) Wera Tools (Germany) 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Occupational Ergonomics: The Primary Factor Driving Innovation in the Hand Tools Market Growing Incidence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: (MSDs) Drives the Emphasis on Ergonomically Designed Hand Tools: Number of MSDs in the United States Per 10,000 Full Time Workers by Industry Sector for the Year 2018 Multitask Hand Tools Grow in Prominence APEX BOLT Action Titanium Pen, the Next Generation Tactical Multi-Tool Pen from ZEROHOUR Focus on Productivity in Lightweight Manufacturing to Spur Demand for Intelligently Designed Hand Tools Non-Magnetic and Non-Sparking Hand Tools Make Perfect Sense for High Energy and Electrical Component Applications As Competition Heats up, Companies Keep Afloat with Product Innovations Bionic Grip? from LoggerHead Tools Dewalt?s DWHT56148 Engineering Hammer Douglas Tools? TC20-DP Framing Hammer Klecker Knives? Klax Lumberjack Axe Head Leveraxe® Axe Sven-Saw, an Ergonomically Designed Cutting Tool Shovel Blades from Hisco Mechanics' Service Tools: The Largest Product Market to Witness Strong Growth Strong Demand for Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Drives Growth of Vehicle Mechanics Tools Robustly Growing Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market Ranks as a Positive Macro Trend Driving Demand for Mechanics' Service Tools in the Automotive Sector: Global Market for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services (In US$ Billion) by Segment for the Years 2018, 2020 and 2022 Growth in Aircraft MRO Expands the Addressable Market for Aviation General Mechanic's Tools Projected Increase in Aircraft MRO to Spur Demand Opportunities for Aviation Hand Tools: Global MRO Spending (In US$ Billion) by Segment for the Years 2019 & 2024 Machinery Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Repair Drives Demand for Mechanic?s Service Tools in the Industrial Sector Aging Plant Machinery with Heavy Repair & Maintenance Burden to Spur Opportunities for Hand Tools Used in the Industrial Sector: Average Age of Industrial Equipment (In Years) in the Private Sector in the United States for the Years 1980, 2000 and 2018 Growth of World Construction Industry Higher than Global GDP, Spells Opportunities for Hand Tools Used by Construction Workers Projected Increase in Construction Investments & a Parallel Expansion in Construction Workforce to Spur Demand for Construction Hand Tools: World Construction Industry (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022 Rise in D.I.Y Home Improvement, Gardening and Landscaping Projects to Spur Growth in the Hand Tools Market Growing Prominence of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Culture Provides a Firm Growth Platform for Hand Tools in the Consumer Market: Global DIY/Home Improvement Turnover (In US$ Billion) for Years 2016, 2018 & 2020 Average Cost, Savings & Return on Investment (ROI) on DIY Home Improvement Projects in the United States Global Hand Tools Purchases in the Consumer Segment (2019): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group Intelligent CAD Technology Enables the Development of Ergonomically Designed Hand Tools E-Retailing Expands Growth Opportunities Factors Influencing Online Purchase Decision - Percentage Share Breakdown by Consumer Preferences Growing Competition from Power Tools: A Market Dampener 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Table 1: Hand Tools and Accessories Global Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 2: Hand Tools and Accessories Global Retrospective Market Scenario in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2012-2019 Table 3: Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Shift across Key Geographies Worldwide: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 4: Mechanics Service Tools (Segment) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2020 to 2027 Table 5: Mechanics Service Tools (Segment) Historic Market Analysis by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2012 to 2019 Table 6: Mechanics Service Tools (Segment) Market Share Breakdown of Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 7: Edge Tools (Segment) Potential Growth Markets Worldwide in US$ Million: 2020 to 2027 Table 8: Edge Tools (Segment) Historic Market Perspective by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2012 to 2019 Table 9: Edge Tools (Segment) Market Sales Breakdown by Region/Country in Percentage: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 10: Other Segments (Segment) Geographic Market Spread Worldwide in US$ Million: 2020 to 2027 Table 11: Other Segments (Segment) Region Wise Breakdown of Global Historic Demand in US$ Million: 2012 to 2019 Table 12: Other Segments (Segment) Market Share Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 III. MARKET ANALYSISGEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS UNITED STATES Professional User Segment to Generate Consistent Demand for Hand Tools Continued Trend Towards Longer Vehicle Retention Sheds Increased Focus on Vehicle Maintenance: Augurs Well for Mechanics? Service tools Average Age of Passenger Cars and Light Trucks in Operation in the US for the Years 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 & 2019 Positive Signs of Revival in Construction Market Augurs Well for Hand Tools & Accessories Market Residential Construction in the US (2016 & 2018): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ?000) DIY Segment to Drive Growth Percentage Breakdown of DIY Sales in the United States by Store Type for the Years 2019 & 2022 Percentage Breakdown of DIY Expenditure in the United States by Generation for the Year 2019 Branded Hand Tools Influence on Private-Label Lines Factors Influencing Buyer Decision Major Influencers in Hand Tools Market Building in Value Made in USA to Make a Comeback Table 13: United States Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 14: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in the United States by Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Million for 2012-2019 Table 15: United States Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CANADA Table 16: Canadian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 17: Canadian Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Review by Segment in US$ Million: 2012-2019 Table 18: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Canada: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 JAPAN Less Exports - More Imports Distribution Channels Market Analytics Table 19: Japanese Market for Hand Tools and Accessories: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 20: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Japan: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 21: Japanese Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 CHINA Chinese Hand Tools Industry - A Prelude Market Analytics Table 22: Chinese Hand Tools and Accessories Market Growth Prospects in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 23: Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in China in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 24: Chinese Hand Tools and Accessories Market by Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 EUROPE Table 25: European Hand Tools and Accessories Market Demand Scenario in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 26: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Europe: A Historic Market Perspective in US$ Million by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 27: European Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Shift by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 28: European Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020-2027 Table 29: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Europe in US$ Million by Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 30: European Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 FRANCE Table 31: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in France by Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Million for the Period 2020-2027 Table 32: French Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Scenario in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 33: French Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 GERMANY Table 34: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Germany: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 35: German Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 36: German Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ITALY Table 37: Italian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Growth Prospects in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 38: Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in Italy in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 39: Italian Hand Tools and Accessories Market by Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED KINGDOM Table 40: United Kingdom Market for Hand Tools and Accessories: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 41: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in the United Kingdom: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 42: United Kingdom Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SPAIN Table 43: Spanish Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 44: Spanish Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Review by Segment in US$ Million: 2012-2019 Table 45: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Spain: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 RUSSIA Table 46: Russian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 47: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Russia by Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Million for 2012-2019 Table 48: Russian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF EUROPE Table 49: Rest of Europe Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020-2027 Table 50: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Rest of Europe in US$ Million by Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 51: Rest of Europe Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ASIA-PACIFIC Encouraging Construction Activity in Asia Bodes Well for Construction Hand Tools Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market by Region for Residential and Overall Construction (2014-2020) Market Analytics Table 52: Asia-Pacific Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 53: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Asia-Pacific: Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Region/Country for the Period 2012-2019 Table 54: Asia-Pacific Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Region/Country: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 Table 55: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Asia-Pacific by Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Million for the Period 2020-2027 Table 56: Asia-Pacific Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Scenario in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 57: Asia-Pacific Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AUSTRALIA Table 58: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Australia: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 59: Australian Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 60: Australian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 INDIA Hand Tools Market Scenario in India Market Analytics Table 61: Indian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 62: Indian Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Review by Segment in US$ Million: 2012-2019 Table 63: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in India: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment for 2012, 2020, and 2027 SOUTH KOREA Table 64: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in South Korea: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 65: South Korean Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 66: Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Distribution in South Korea by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC Key Regional Markets Taiwan: Potential Laden Market for Hand Tools The Advent of Digital Hand Tools in Taiwan Hand Tools and Power Tools Market in Taiwan by Application Market (2019): Do-it-Yourself and Professional Hong Kong: Prime Focus on the DIY Tools Market Market Analytics Table 67: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools and Accessories: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 68: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Rest of Asia-Pacific: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 69: Rest of Asia-Pacific Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 LATIN AMERICA Table 70: Latin American Hand Tools and Accessories Market Trends by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2020-2027 Table 71: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Latin America in US$ Million by Region/Country: A Historic Perspective for the Period 2012-2019 Table 72: Latin American Hand Tools and Accessories Market Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 73: Latin American Hand Tools and Accessories Market Growth Prospects in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 74: Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in Latin America in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 75: Latin American Hand Tools and Accessories Market by Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 ARGENTINA Table 76: Argentinean Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020-2027 Table 77: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Argentina in US$ Million by Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 78: Argentinean Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 BRAZIL Table 79: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Brazil by Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Million for the Period 2020-2027 Table 80: Brazilian Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Scenario in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 81: Brazilian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MEXICO Table 82: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Mexico: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 83: Mexican Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 84: Mexican Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF LATIN AMERICA Table 85: Rest of Latin America Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 86: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Rest of Latin America by Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Million for 2012-2019 Table 87: Rest of Latin America Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 MIDDLE EAST Table 88: The Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027 Table 89: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in the Middle East by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2012-2019 Table 90: The Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2012, 2020, and 2027 Table 91: The Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 92: The Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market by Segment in US$ Million: 2012-2019 Table 93: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in the Middle East: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment for 2012,2020, and 2027 IRAN Table 94: Iranian Market for Hand Tools and Accessories: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 95: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Iran: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2012-2019 Table 96: Iranian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 ISRAEL Table 97: Israeli Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Segment: 2020-2027 Table 98: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Israel in US$ Million by Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2012-2019 Table 99: Israeli Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 SAUDI ARABIA Table 100: Saudi Arabian Hand Tools and Accessories Market Growth Prospects in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 101: Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in Saudi Arabia in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 102: Saudi Arabian Hand Tools and Accessories Market by Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2012, 2020, and 2027 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Table 103: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in the United Arab Emirates: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 104: United Arab Emirates Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 105: Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Distribution in United Arab Emirates by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 REST OF MIDDLE EAST Table 106: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Rest of Middle East: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Million by Segment for the Period 2020-2027 Table 107: Rest of Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Segment: 2012-2019 Table 108: Rest of Middle East Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 AFRICA Table 109: African Hand Tools and Accessories Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Million by Segment: 2020 to 2027 Table 110: Hand Tools and Accessories Market in Africa by Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Million for 2012-2019 Table 111: African Hand Tools and Accessories Market Share Breakdown by Segment: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027 IV. 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| Trump administration to formally withdraw US from WHO as it surpasses 130,000 coronavirus deaths Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:47 AM PDT  The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), breaking ties with the international health body as the US death toll from coronavirus surpassed 130,000. The US notice of withdrawal, effective from July 6 2021, was formally submitted to the United Nations secretary-general, the depository for the WHO, on Monday a senior administration official told The Telegraph. The move was immediately critcised by Democrats with Joe Biden, the party's presumptive presidential nominee, pledging to rejoin the WHO on his "first day" as president if he is elected in November. "Americans are safer when America is engaged in strengthening global health," Mr Biden said, saying he would "restore our leadership on the world stage". Bob Mendez, a Democratic senator for New Jersey, revealed Congress had been notified of the WHO withdrawal on Tuesday as he criticised the move, pointing out that the country was still "in the midst of a pandemic". "To call Trump's response to Covid chaotic & incoherent doesn't do it justice. This won't protect American lives or interests - it leaves Americans sick & America alone," Mr Mendez said in a tweet.
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| Bubonic plague outbreak in China is ‘well managed,' WHO says Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:40 AM PDT  The hits keep coming with 2020 but thankfully, the apparent outbreak of bubonic plague that has hit China is not of dire concern, according to the World Health Organization. "We are monitoring the outbreaks in China, we are watching that closely and in partnership with the Chinese authorities and Mongolian authorities," Margaret Harris, a spokeswoman for the public health agency said Tuesday during a United Nations press briefing, Al-Jazeera reports. Harris noted that, "Bubonic plague has been with us and is always with us, for centuries," and the WHO is not currently "considering it high-risk."
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| Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:38 AM PDT  President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort pressing state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the risks from the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons. "They think it's going to be good for them politically, so they keep the schools closed," Trump said at a White House discussion on school plans for the fall. The White House's round-table gathered health and education leaders from across the nation who said schools and colleges are ready to open this fall and can do so safely.
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| Russian ‘Rainbow’ ice cream accused of promoting homosexuality; Putin wants matter investigated Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:27 AM PDT  Yekaterina Lakhova, the head of the Women's Union of Russia, sounded the alarm to Putin during a videoconference on Friday. "They're quietly promoting these nice rainbow colors, using nice words, they're advertising an ice cream called Rainbow," Lakhova, who's also a former lawmaker, said about ice cream maker Chistaya Liniya.
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| Trump increasingly turning to executive orders, more to come Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:15 AM PDT  President Donald Trump is setting a brisk pace lately in issuing executive orders and he's just getting started as he tries to position himself as a man of action on everything from foreign policy to racial justice in an election year. Trump has so far issued 33 executive orders this year, though he was a critic of such actions when running for office. Mark Meadows, Trump's chief of staff, says the president is considering more orders in coming days dealing with topics such as immigration, jobs and China.
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| Ghanaian Covid-19-inspired fashion print designs launched Posted: 07 Jul 2020 10:01 AM PDT  The firm behind the designs says it is putting a positive twist on a negative phenomenon.
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| UN-backed experts point to new war crimes in Syria conflict Posted: 07 Jul 2020 09:09 AM PDT |
| Atlanta Mayor: No need for troops, despite governor's order Posted: 07 Jul 2020 09:02 AM PDT  The mayor of Atlanta said Tuesday that she doesn't agree with the Georgia governor's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Monday and authorized activation of up to 1,000 Guard troops after a weekend of gun violence in Atlanta left five people dead, including Secoriea Turner, an 8-year-old girl. Atlanta Police Lt. Pete Malecki said the video comes from a surveillance camera near where Secoriea was shot while riding in the back seat of an SUV.
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| FBI investigates reported assault on Black man as hate crime Posted: 07 Jul 2020 08:41 AM PDT |
| Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus Posted: 07 Jul 2020 08:30 AM PDT  Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he has tested positive for the new coronavirus after months of downplaying its severity while deaths mounted rapidly inside the country. Bolsonaro has often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds, at times without a mask.
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| Arati Kreibich Is Taking On “Trump’s Favorite Democrat” In New Jersey Posted: 07 Jul 2020 08:20 AM PDT  In many primary elections nationwide, progressive challengers are running to kick out ineffective, centrist Democrats who have failed to meet their constituents' needs. For Dr. Arati Kreibich — who is challenging Rep. Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in today's primary — it's personal: She volunteered to reelect her opponent two years ago. But after he voted to give funding to Trump's border wall, Kreibich decided she had had enough of "Trump's favorite Democrat," as she labeled him. (Check out joshgottheimer.republican, a website her campaign set up.)Dr. Kreibich, who came to the U.S. from India at age 11, is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on opiate addiction. She became politically active after Trump was elected in 2016, when she successfully ran for the Glen Rock, NJ, borough council, and became its first South Asian member. Unlike Gottheimer, she supports policies like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, and she says her district has changed a lot in the past few years and is ready for a progressive in Congress.Ahead, we spoke with Kreibich about why she believes North Jersey needs new leadership, Trump's response to COVID-19, her children, and more. Why do you believe Rep. Josh Gottheimer needs to be replaced?"When my opponent voted to fund Trump's border wall, voted against the Iran War Powers resolution, and fought to bail out predatory lenders in the midst of this pandemic crisis, he betrayed the real Democratic values of my community. North Jersey needs a leader who will fight for universal healthcare and paid family leave, who will advocate for a Green New Deal, and who will stand up to Trump, not side with him 76.7% of the time. We need a leader to stay true to our values, to lead by example, and to govern as a real Democrat."You've been backed by progressive figures such as Sen. Bernie Sanders. Why do you believe that it's time for a new type of Democrat to step up and lead? What has been the biggest challenge about being a primary challenger?"In these unprecedented times, we need representatives who are willing to take bold action. Young people in NJ-5 and across our nation are calling for leaders who will protect their future on this planet and advocate for equity and justice. As a primary challenger, I've faced obstacle after obstacle since the day that I announced my campaign, but far more noteworthy is the support our movement has garnered from Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Indivisible, Sunrise Movement, Working Families Party, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and dozens of other groups who know it's worth electing a real Democrat in NJ-5."> TeamArati up bright and early today to get out the vote! ������ pic.twitter.com/4q8S1z8Hyg> > — Dr. Arati Kreibich for Congress (@Arati4Congress) July 7, 2020You've said that you decided to run for Congress when Josh Gottheimer backed Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. What immigration policies would you support?"When my opponent sided with Trump to oppose protections for kids in cages, I knew I needed to step up and run myself. Welcoming immigrants is central to America's core values, and our immigration policy should reflect that. I support creating a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in our country. As an immigrant myself, I know what it's like to migrate to our country looking to build a better life for yourself and your family. America has room for all of us, but we must fight to ensure we all truly belong."What is the hardest thing about raising your sons in this era of crisis?"Raising my sons in this time of near-constant crisis is difficult. I worry about them and their future on this planet. While I worry about their emotional resilience and about their mental health, I also worry about the children who do not have the support systems and opportunities that my children have. When my children ask me what I am doing to make a difference, I want to be able to say honestly that I am doing everything in my power to protect them, our planet, and every community that is under attack by our current administration."As a scientist and medical researcher, where do you believe the U.S. has failed the most in responding to COVID-19? What are our biggest opportunities in terms of solving the crisis?"We have failed to heed the warnings of scientists and public health experts. Had the Trump administration listened to scientists and experts, instead of ignoring them, acted sooner, and made decisions based on data, we could have saved thousands of lives. New Jersey has picked up the slack where the federal government has failed us, but we have already seen in other parts of the country what will happen if we reopen too quickly. Moving forward, we can save lives and livelihoods if we increase testing, provide direct cash payments of $2,000 a month for the duration of the crisis, and institute a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures."Don't forget to register to vote.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?What Progressive Election Wins & Losses MeanPrimaries Are Your Chance To Make Your Voice HeardMeet 8 Women Who Could Flip The Senate This Fall
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| Iran reports record one-day coronavirus death toll of 200 Posted: 07 Jul 2020 08:17 AM PDT  Iran announced on Tuesday 200 more deaths from the coronavirus, the most in a single day since the Middle East's deadliest outbreak began in February. "Unfortunately in the past 24 hours we have lost 200 of our compatriots, bringing the total number of victims to 11,931," health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on state television. Officially recorded deaths and infections from the virus have been steadily rising since Iran reported a near-two-month low in daily recorded cases in early May.
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| Inside the special relationship between Putin and the man responsible for a string of assassinations in Europe Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:52 AM PDT  Intelligence officials told Insider why Putin tolerates the killings. Their answer: Putin can trust Kadyrov implicitly because of the power structure between them.
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| At least 8 Mississippi lawmakers test positive for COVID-19 Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:43 AM PDT  At least eight Mississippi lawmakers have tested positive for the coronavirus after working several weeks in a Capitol where many people stood or sat close together and did not wear masks. Among those who have publicly acknowledged having COVID-19 are Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, who presides over the 52-member Senate, and House Speaker Philip Gunn, who presides over that 122-member chamber. The state health officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, said Tuesday that there are also at least 11 other suspected cases of the virus among legislators and Capitol employees.
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| Lebanon's rising power cuts add to gloom of economic crisis Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:36 AM PDT  Lebanese are buying candles in bulk, turning to traditional kerosene lamps and throwing away rotten food because of prolonged power cuts that plunged the country into darkness this week, adding to the gloom of a deepening economic crisis. The country's electricity company and the powerful operators of generators had been rationing power since late June as fuel supplies dwindle amid uncertainty over the next shipment. "At home I can live with the candle, but in my clinic what can I do?" said Salim Abi Saleh, a gynecologist and the head of the physicians union in the northern city of Tripoli.
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| Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS shot dead in Baghdad Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:05 AM PDT  A leading expert on the Islamic State group who had recently turned his attention to Iran-backed militias in Iraq was gunned down outside his home in Baghdad on Monday night, triggering outpouring of grief among Iraq-watchers and analysts. Husham Al-Hashimi, 47, was ambushed by four men on two motorcycles who shot him several times with silenced weapons, Saad Maan, a spokesman for Iraq's Interior Ministry said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Al-Hashimi's death.
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| Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS shot dead in Baghdad Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:05 AM PDT  The analyst was known for his work on ISIS, but he had more recently turned his attention to the country's powerful Iran-backed militias.
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| Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes Posted: 07 Jul 2020 06:47 AM PDT  Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology was unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives. Dubbed the BREATHE Act, the legislation is the culmination of a project led by the policy table of the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 150 organizations. It comes at an unprecedented moment of national reckoning around police brutality and systemic racism that has spurred global protests and cries for change after several high-profile killings of Black Americans, including George Floyd.
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| Coronavirus in South Africa: Deciding who lives and dies in a Cape Town township Posted: 07 Jul 2020 06:37 AM PDT  Without enough supplies of oxygen or staff, health workers in South Africa are making some difficult decisions.
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| Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV Posted: 07 Jul 2020 06:00 AM PDT  A Brazilian man infected with the AIDS virus has shown no sign of it for more than a year since he stopped HIV medicines after an intense experimental drug therapy aimed at purging hidden, dormant virus from his body, doctors reported Tuesday. The case needs independent verification and it's way too soon to speculate about a possible cure, scientists cautioned. "These are exciting findings but they're very preliminary," said Dr. Monica Gandhi, an AIDS specialist at the University of California, San Francisco.
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| Richmond removes statue of Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:48 AM PDT  Work crews on Tuesday took down a monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, the third major statue to be cleared away in less than a week as the Confederacy's former capital rushes to remove symbols of oppression in response to protests against police brutality and racism. As a crowd cheered, crews strapped the huge bronze equestrian statue in harnesses and used a crane to lift it from its granite base to be trucked away. One person sang, "Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye."
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| Rare neurological disorder, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, linked to COVID-19 Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:14 AM PDT  The patient in the case report (let's call him Tom) was 54 and in good health. For two days in May, he felt unwell and was too weak to get out of bed. When his family finally brought him to the hospital, doctors found that he had a fever and signs of a severe infection, or sepsis. He tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection. In addition to symptoms of COVID-19, he was also too weak to move his legs. When a neurologist examined him, Tom was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes abnormal sensation and weakness due to delays in sending signals through the nerves. Usually reversible, in severe cases it can cause prolonged paralysis involving breathing muscles, require ventilator support and sometimes leave permanent neurological deficits. Early recognition by expert neurologists is key to proper treatment. We are neurologists specializing in intensive care and leading studies related to neurological complications from COVID-19. Given the occurrence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in prior pandemics with other corona viruses like SARS and MERS, we are investigating a possible link between Guillain-Barre Syndrome and COVID-19 and tracking published reports to see if there is any link between Guillain-Barre Syndrome and COVID-19. Some patients may not seek timely medical care for neurological symptoms like prolonged headache, vision loss and new muscle weakness due to fear of getting exposed to virus in the emergency setting. People need to know that medical facilities have taken full precautions to protect patients. Seeking timely medical evaluation for neurological symptoms can help treat many of these diseases. What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?Guillain-Barre syndrome occurs when the body's own immune system attacks and injures the nerves outside of the spinal cord or brain – the peripheral nervous system. Most commonly, the injury involves the protective sheath, or myelin, that wraps nerves and is essential to nerve function. Without the myelin sheath, signals that go through a nerve are slowed or lost, which causes the nerve to malfunction. To diagnose Guillain-Barre Syndrome, neurologists perform a detailed neurological exam. Due to the nerve injury, patients often may have loss of reflexes on examination. Doctors often need to perform a lumbar puncture, otherwise known as spinal tap, to sample spinal fluid and look for signs of inflammation and abnormal antibodies. Studies have shown that giving patients an infusion of antibodies derived from donated blood or plasma exchange – a process that cleans patients' blood of harmful antibodies - can speed up recovery. A very small subset of patients may need these therapies long-term. [Get facts about coronavirus and the latest research. Sign up for The Conversation's newsletter.]The majority of Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients improve within a few weeks and eventually can make a full recovery. However, some patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome have lingering symptoms including weakness and abnormal sensations in arms and/or legs; rarely patients may be bedridden or disabled long-term. Guillain-Barre Syndrome and pandemicsAs the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, many neurologic specialists have been on the lookout for potentially serious nervous system complications such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome.Though Guillain-Barre Syndrome is rare, it is well known to emerge following bacterial infections, such as Campylobacter jejuni, a common cause of food poisoning, and a multitude of viral infections including the flu virus, Zika virus and other coronaviruses. Studies showed an increase in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases following the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, suggesting a possible connection. The presumed cause for this link is that the body's own immune response to fight the infection turns on itself and attacks the peripheral nerves. This is called an "autoimmune" condition. When a pandemic affects as many people as our current COVID-19 crisis, even a rare complication can become a significant public health problem. That is especially true for one that causes neurological dysfunction where the recovery takes a long time and may be incomplete.The first reports of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in COVID-19 pandemic originated from Italy, Spain and China, where the pandemic surged before the U.S. crisis. Though there is clear clinical suspicion that COVID-19 can lead to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, many important questions remain. What are the chances that someone gets Guillain-Barre Syndrome during or following a COVID-19 infection? Does Guillain-Barre Syndrome happen more often in those who have been infected with COVID-19 compared to other types of infections, such as the flu? The only way to get answers is through a prospective study where doctors perform systematic surveillance and collect data on a large group of patients. There are ongoing large research consortia hard at work to figure out answers to these questions. Understanding the association between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre SyndromeWhile large research studies are underway, overall it appears that Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare but serious phenomenon possibly linked to COVID-19. Given that more than 10.7 million cases have been reported for COVID-19, there have been 10 reported cases of COVID-19 patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome so far – only two reported cases in the U.S., five in Italy, two cases in Iran and one from Wuhan, China. It is certainly possible that there are other cases that have not been reported. The Global Consortium Study of Neurological Dysfunctions in COVID-19 is actively underway to find out how often neurological problems like Guillain-Barre Syndrome is seen in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Also, just because Guillain-Barre Syndrome occurs in a patient diagnosed with COVID-19, that does not imply that it was caused by the virus; this still may be a coincident occurrence. More research is needed to understand how the two events are related. Due to the pandemic and infection-containment considerations, diagnostic tests, such as a nerve conduction study that used to be routine for patients with suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome, are more difficult to do. In both U.S. cases, the initial diagnosis and treatment were all based on clinical examination by a neurological experts rather than any tests. Both patients survived but with significant residual weakness at the time these case reports came out, but that is not uncommon for Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients. The road to recovery may sometimes be long, but many patients can make a full recovery with time.Though the reported cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome so far all have severe symptoms, this is not uncommon in a pandemic situation where the less sick patients may stay home and not present for medical care for fear of being exposed to the virus. This, plus the limited COVID-19 testing capability across the U.S., may skew our current detection of Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases toward the sicker patients who have to go to a hospital. In general, the majority of Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients do recover, given enough time. We do not yet know whether this is true for COVID-19-related cases at this stage of the pandemic. We and colleagues around the world are working around the clock to find answers to these critical questions.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts.Read more: * Which drugs and therapies are proven to work, and which ones don't, for COVID-19? * COVID-19's deadliness for men is revealing why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years agoSherry H-Y. Chou receives funding from The University of Pittsburgh Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the National Institute of Health, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dean's Faculty Advancement Award. Sherry H-Y. Chou is a member of Board of Directors for the Neurocritical Care Society. Neha S. Dangayach receives funding from the Bee Foundation, the Friedman Brain Institute, the Neurocritical Care Society, InCHIP-UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Seed Grant. She is faculty for emcrit.org and for AiSinai. Aarti Sarwal does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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| Iraq mourns renowned terrorism expert killed by gunmen Posted: 07 Jul 2020 05:07 AM PDT  A leading Iraqi security analyst and critic of rogue Iran-backed militias was gunned down outside his Baghdad home on Monday, in an assassination that could test the government's resolve to rein in armed groups. Hisham al-Hashimi, 47, was fatally shot by gunmen on motorcycles in the Zeyouneh neighbourhood of Baghdad on Monday evening, security footage showed, in a crime condemned by Iraq's new premier, who knew Hashimi personally. "We will not allow assassinations to return to Iraq," Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said on Twitter, where Hashimi's name was trending locally. An informal adviser to Mr Kadhimi and formerly to the anti-Islamic State coalition, Hashimi was widely cited in western media, including The Telegraph. He authored several books on jihadist groups and worked with international think tanks, including the Center for Global Policy in Washington, DC. As many Iraqi Twitter users changed their avatars to Hashimi's picture, footage showed a funeral procession carrying his coffin draped in an Iraqi flag. British ambassador to Iraq Stephen Hickey offered condolences, calling Hashimi a "thoughtful and brave man". "The government - supported by the international community - must hold the perpetrators to account," Mr Hickey wrote on Twitter. Hashimi previously received death threats from Islamic State for his reporting on the Sunni extremist group, but recently told friends he feared assassination from rogue militias, who he said posed a risk to the state. Iraq's formal paramilitary organisation, which is dominated by Iran-backed groups, called for an investigation into Hashimi's death. There was no claim of responsibility but many Iraqis suspected militiamen. "Everyone in Iraq knows who did it," AlHurra News correspondent Steven Nabil wrote on Twitter, accusing "Iranian-backed militias" . Since taking office in May, Mr Kadhimi has vowed to rein in militias and protect western diplomatic and military facilities from attack from Iran-backed groups, whose strength threatens the government's relationship with the United States and other western states. Last month, Mr Kadhimi ordered a raid against militiamen accused of planning an attack on Baghdad's Green Zone. Iraqi security forces arrested 14 members of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group listed as a terrorist organisation by the United States. All but one were soon released though, in what was seen as capitulation by the government. Video showed the freed militiamen celebrating by stamping on pictures of Mr Kadhimi. In January, the United States struck a blow to Kataib Hizbollah by killing its leader, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, alongside Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike outside Baghdad airport. The strike prompted an outcry, with Iraq's parliament voting to demand US troops leave Iraq. On Monday, a United Nations human rights investigator said the strike was illegal under international law. The United States failed to provide sufficient evidence of an ongoing or imminent attack against its interests to justify the strike, said UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions Agnes Callamard.
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