NEW DELHI – Human rights watchdog Amnesty International said Tuesday that it was halting its operation in India, citing reprisals from the government and the freezing of its bank accounts by Indian authorities.Amnesty International India said in a statement that the organization had laid off its staff in India and paused its ongoing campaign and research work on human rights, alleging that Indian authorities froze its bank accounts on suspicions of violating rules on foreign funding.The statement said that the authorities' actions were “the latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations" by India's government "over unfounded and motivated allegations,” and that the group's “lawful fundraising model” was being portrayed as.

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Delaware man among group accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

LANSING, Mich. - Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch her from her vacation home.Six men were charged in federal court with conspiring to kidnap the governor before the Nov.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reacts to alleged kidnapping plot, says Trump ‘complicit’ in fueling extremists

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday addressed the arrests of six men who had been arrested in connection to an alleged plot to kidnap her, saying she was appreciative of law enforcement for pursuing criminal charges.

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6 men arrested in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Federal authorities have arrested six men who they said were conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.In a complaint filed in federal court, authorities announced the charges against six men, Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris, and Brandon Caserta, all are accused of conspiring to kidnap Whitmer.All men with the exception of Croft are residents of Michigan. Croft lives in Delaware.Federal authorities and Michigan Attorney General held a press conference at 1 p.m.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf aims to pressure Sen. Toomey into voting against Barrett confirmation

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6 men arrested in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Greetchen Whitmer

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FBI foils far-right plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Gretchen Whitmer and violently overthrow state governments.The FBI announced on Thursday that it had arrested six men in connection with the alleged conspiracy to kidnap Whitmer. The suspects were allegedly plotting to grab her from her vacation home in northern Michigan before the U.S.

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Federal officials arrest six for plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Federal authorities have arrested six men who they said were conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.In a complaint filed in federal court, authorities announced the charges against six men, Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris, and Brandon Caserta, all are accused of conspiring to kidnap Whitmer.All men with the exception of Croft are residents of Michigan. Croft lives in Delaware.Federal authorities and the Michigan Attorney General will hold a press conference at 1 p.m.

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East Kilbride softplay operators say their future "in limbo" as doors stay closed due to pandemic

East Kilbride are pleading with the Scottish Government to provide clarity on when centres can reopen.Marion Shanks and Christine Slavin have ran Lollipop Land based in Playsport in Stewartfield for six years.But their doors remain closed.And they say they – and operators like them up and down the country – are “in limbo” and in desperate need of a financial lifeline.Sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.Pressure is growing from the industry and opposition politicians after a provisional date for softplays opening in Scotland of September 14 came and went.Last week

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Trudeau dodges questions on meeting alleged illegal casino operator

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during Wednesday’s Question Period dodged questions about a report he has met twice with a man recently charged with running an illegal high-end Toronto casino ring and said the conservatives are trying to score “political points” while his government is focusing on helping Canadians during the pandemic.

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Trudeau dodges questions on meetings with alleged illegal casino operator

Justin Trudeau on Wednesday dodged questions stemming from a report he has twice met with a Chinese businessman recently charged with running an illegal high-end Toronto gambling ring.York Regional Police last week busted what they allege was a high-end, illegal gambling operation run out of a Markham, Ont., mansion involving armed guards and human trafficking.Among those charged is a 52-year-old man named Wei Wei.The National Post on Wednesday reported that individual has moved in high-level political circles advocating for Chinese interests, and met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on two occasions in 2016.A York Regional Police spokesperson confirmed to Global News that the individual listed on the sprawling charge sheet for Project End

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'Battle of the Blades' Reality Competition Show Halted After Positive COVID-19 Test

Battle of the Blades, a Canadian shiny floor reality competition series that has National Hockey League heroes mastering graceful ice dance routines with figure skating champs, has delayed its two hour sixth season premiere set for Oct. 15 after a positive COVID-19 test.

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Quebec delays school board elections, citing coronavirus concerns

COVID-19 pandemic.Premier François Legault announced the decision Wednesday during an update on the evolving health crisis. Joe Ortona acclaimed as new EMSB chair as most commissioners face no opposition He said the delay for the elections comes on the heels of advice from public health authorities.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Right now we had a recommendation from the public health this morning to postpone these elections because of the actual situation with the pandemic,” he told reporters in Quebec City.“We always follow the recommendations of public health.”The elections for the English-language school boards were set for Nov.

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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ halts filming after positive COVID-19 tests

tweeted Wednesday that there were “a few” positive tests for the virus.He added that the individuals tested negative shortly after, but that they would be pausing for two weeks regardless to adhere to safety protocols.A spokesperson for Universal Pictures said they were informed of the positive tests last night and that all tested negative this morning.“The safety and well-being of our entire cast and crew is paramount,” the spokesperson added. “Those who initially tested positive are currently self-isolating, as are those who they have come into contact with.”Woke up to the news we had a few positive Coronavirus tests on Jurassic World: Dominion.

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Coronavirus: London allows patios to operate through end of year

Free 2-hour core-area parking in London, Ont., extended to end of year The extensions also require some “additional actions” to safely maintain and operate patios during the colder weather, including requirements around snow removal, portable heating units and tents and enclosures.

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Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses

FILE - Ken Cuccinelli, senior official performing the duties of the Deputy Homeland Security Secretary, testifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on "Threats to the Homeland" on Capitol Hill on September 2 ( Joshua Roberts-Pool/Getty Images)The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas for skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor officials said new rules for what's known as the H1-B program will restrict who can obtain a work visa and will impose additional salary requirements on companies seeking to hire foreign workers.Acting Deputy DHS

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Operation Red Nose cancels drive-home service for holiday season due to COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The initiative, which began in Quebec City in 1984, is run by volunteers who drive partygoers and their vehicle to their homes after a night out.

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Trump says he'd sign off on specific coronavirus relief measures after halting talks

WASHINGTON - President Trump on Tuesday said he would sign off on specific coronavirus relief measures aimed at helping the airlines and small businesses."The House & Senate should IMMEDIATELY Approve 25 Billion Dollars for Airline Payroll Support, & 135 Billion Dollars for Paycheck Protection Program for Small Business. Both of these will be fully paid for with unused funds from the Cares Act.

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Judges nixes GOP bid to stop New Jersey mail-in ballots

TRENTON - A federal judge in New Jersey declined on Tuesday to grant a preliminary injunction sought by the Trump campaign to stop New Jersey’s mail-in ballot program.In a filing last month, the campaign said the program violated the Constitution and would “establish conditions likely to incentivize and facilitate the same kind of fraud and confusion that have plagued New Jersey elections for years.”Democratic New Jersey Gov.

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Trump Halts Coronavirus Aid Talks Until After the Election

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional COVID-19 relief, delaying action until after the election despite ominous warnings from his own Federal Reserve chairman about the deteriorating conditions in the economy. Trump tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was "not negotiating in good faith" and said he's asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to direct all his focus before the election into confirming his U.S.

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Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election

U.S. President Donald Trump removes his mask upon return to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 05, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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Trump halts coronavirus relief talks, says they won’t resume until after election

Donald Trump abandoned COVID-19 relief talks on Tuesday, saying they won’t resume until after the election. The move came as the chairman of the Federal Reserve said that further fiscal intervention is needed to prevent the economy from spiraling downward.Trump tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was “not negotiating in good faith” and said he’s asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to direct all his focus before the election into confirming his U.S.

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Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.Trump tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was “not negotiating in good faith" and said he's asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to direct all his focus before the election into confirming his U.S.

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Audit faults Gov. Wolf's business shutdown waiver program

Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic shutdown, saying waivers were granted inconsistently and with little transparency and comparing the process to a "Keystone Kops routine."The office of Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has been investigating the business shutdown waiver program amid complaints it was managed unfairly.

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Nicola Sturgeon in NHS recovery warning as operations drop 50% during coronavirus

pandemic as last year, new figures reveal. Fears have been raised that as many as 100,000 operations have been postponed because of the virus.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking from The Villages

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is investigating why its online voter registration system crashed just before the deadline for the upcoming presidential election, saying unexpectedly heavy traffic that can’t be immediately explained poured in during the closing hours.A state official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that at times more than half a million attempts an hour hit the system Monday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the issue.Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who oversees the voting system, said in a statement Tuesday that she has briefed Gov.

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Gov. Wolf requests major disaster declaration for damages from Tropical Storm Isaias

Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood (Aug. 4, 2020) PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf requested Monday that President Donald Trump declare a major disaster for nine counties in the wake of damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias in August.The storm left thousands without power and caused significant flooding throughout the area.

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Gov Murphy announces Halloween guidelines to celebrate safely

TRENTON, N.J. - Yes, Halloween is on, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday.Gov. Murphy made the announcement at a press conference Monday afternoon.

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Drubbed in 2018, California GOP looks to regain House seats

LOS ANGELES – California’s tarnished Republican Party is hoping to rebound in a handful of U.S. House races but its candidates must overcome widespread loathing for President Donald Trump and voting trends that have made the nation’s most populous state an exemplar of Democratic strength.The presidential contest is essentially over in California — Trump lost by more than 4 million votes to Hillary Clinton in 2016 and appears headed for another drubbing from Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, the home-state senator.

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Citing asthma concerns, former NJ Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital with COVID-19

TRENTON - Former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie announced Saturday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Christie, 58, said he checked himself into Morristown Medical Center as a precautionary measure after consulting his doctor. In a tweet, Christie said he is "feeling good" and is only experiencing mild symptoms, but his history of asthma prompted concern.Christie's positive test comes days after he reportedly helped President Trump prepare for the first presidential debate.

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GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

WASHINGTON – Republicans on Saturday sought to call off legislative work in the Senate until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus reached into their ranks.

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Trump COVID infection creates new challenge for GOP

WASHINGTON – Hitched to Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress are facing perhaps their biggest loyalty test yet as the administration’s response to the COVID-19 crisis comes under new scrutiny after the president and the First Lady tested positive for the virus just weeks before the November election.So far, the Republicans are standing by Trump. Their Senate majority is seriously at risk and hopes for winning back the House are long gone.

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GOP lawmaker's positive COVID-19 test cancels voting session

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)HARRISBURG, Pa. - A Republican lawmaker's positive test for COVID-19 on Thursday prompted legislative leaders to immediately cancel the day's Pennsylvania House voting session, and human resources workers were deployed to trace his personal contacts to see if others should be quarantined.Rep. Paul Schemel, R-Franklin, issued a statement saying he began to feel sick on Wednesday and got the positive test result Thursday.

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Coronavirus: 6 new cases in London, Ont., as assessment centres see operational changes

coronavirus in London and Middlesex while 11 have recovered, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported on Thursday.It brings the region’s total case count to 880, of which 743 have recovered. Fifty-seven people have died, a tally unchanged since June 12.It leaves at least 80 known active cases of the virus in the region.

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Pa. House GOP pushes ahead plan for 'election integrity' panel

Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa. (Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)HARRISBURG, Pa. - A proposal to set up a Republican-majority state House panel to review the fall election, with subpoena power and money to operate, was muscled out of committee Wednesday over loud Democratic objections.The resolution would establish a Select Committee on Election Integrity to look into how the election is being regulated and conducted and to help determine if new legislation is needed, possibly before the Nov.

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Riverdale, Supergirl, and More CW Production Halts Follow COVID Test Backlog in Canada

According to The Hollywood Reporter, cameras have stopped rolling on the sets of several The CW series, including Riverdale, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Nancy Drew, and Charmed.A studio executive told THR that the bottleneck at local testing facilities is a situation they're monitoring "hour by hour and day by day" as safety of the crews is of the "utmost importance." TV Guide has reached out to The CW for comment and will update this post when that is available.

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Production On ‘Chicago Med’ Halted For 2 Weeks After Crew Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

“Chicago Med” is shutting down production after a member of the crew on the Chicago-filmed series tested positive for COVID-19.

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'Chicago Med' Production Halted For 2 Weeks Over Positive COVID-19 Test

has been put on hold. The NBC series has paused filming for the next two weeks due to a positive COVID-19 test.An individual on the Chicago Med production team tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, NBC tells ET.

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Chicago Med Halts Production on Season 6 After Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Chicago Med, which began filming Season 6 on Sept. 22, is taking a two-week hiatus after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19, TV Guide has confirmed.

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Operators of Quebec arts and culture centres argue double standard about COVID-19 lockdowns

COVID-19 alert system, new restrictions and a partial lockdown are being put in place.Museums, libraries, concert halls, performing arts centres and other similar venues will have to shutter for 28 days beginning Oct. 1, forcing the cancellation of dozens of performances and exhibits.Operators of arts and cultural centres are crying foul, saying they’re being forced to close while people who manage other indoor establishments can stay open.“Having the announcement that we were among the first to close this time was actually very surprising,” Pascale Grignon, the McCord Museum’s communications director, told Global News.

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On the road with Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine effort

Jon CohenScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.CINCINNATI—A hospital at the University of Cincinnati (UC) sits on a street named after Albert Sabin, who famously developed a vaccine against polio that has helped rid most of the world of this once widely feared disease. A unit at the hospital now has a similarly ambitious goal as it participates in the U.S.

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Ten thousand patients wait over a year for operations as an exhausted NHS workforce braces for a bleak Covid winter

the gradual increase in Covid cases themselves. Figures leaked to the M.E.N, presented in private to council leaders at their emergency Covid committee this morning, reveal the scale of the impact coronavirus has already had on other areas of NHS treatment.

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La Salle cuts 7 sports, cites conference, virus

La Salle University LOGAN - La Salle has cut seven sports, effective at the end of the academic year, in a move affecting approximately 130 athletes.The Philadelphia-based university sliced men’s baseball, swimming and diving, tennis and water polo. It also cut women’s softball, volleyball and tennis.

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COVID-19: India's Olympic-bound athletes to try battery-operated face masks

₹2,200 each, will be trialled first on a few Olympic-bound athletes.If they don't face any breathing issues and after approval from the IOA Medical Commission, the masks will then be used by all the Olympic-bound athletes and others."I was initially very guarded about resumption of training by athletes but since the athletes have started training and we don't know when this pandemic will end, we have to think about the best way possible and this idea of masks which seems safe for intensive training struck us," Mehta told PTI."If the athletes feel comfortable in the trial, we will order 1000 masks initially. We are hoping to give the masks to 10-15 athletes initially for trial.

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GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks

Rayshard Brooks, 27 (Photo: Family). ATLANTA - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed the agency's investigation into the death of Rayshard Brooks by an Atlanta police officer.The GBI told FOX 5 that it turned the results of its investigation over to the Fulton County District Attorney on Monday.Brooks, 27, was shot and killed the night of June 12 at a Wendy's restaurant along University Avenue in southeast Atlanta.

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GOP takes Pennsylvania court’s ballot deadline to high court

(Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania on Monday asked the U.S.

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Mint Lite | RBI MPC, India covid tally, pay gap in Indian cos, puppets & others

Case load crosses 6 millionHealth minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched a “vaccine portal" within the Indian Council of Medical Research website for all information related to the development of a potential covid-19 vaccine. On Monday, novel coronavirus infections crossed 6 million in India, still nowhere near the number required for herd immunity in country of 1.3 billion people.

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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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