Month: July 2020
Mexico to create drug purchasing agency amid shortages
Mexico’s president says he is creating a central national purchasing agency for medicines, vaccines and medical equipment, amid persistent reports of shortages during and before the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More‘Africa is a Land of Opportunity.’ United Bank for Africa Chairman Tony Elumelu on Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Africa
Even as the pandemic inflicts a devastating toll on the global economy, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman Tony Elumelu insists that now is the time to invest in countries in Africa. “Africa is a land of opportunity. Challenges
Read MoreTammy Duckworth Says She Won’t Let President Trump ‘Politicize Our Government’
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said on Thursday that she views President Donald Trump sending federal agents to confront protesters in U.S. cities as an “abuse of power” and does not want federal forces intervening at demonstrations in her home state
Read MoreRepublicans openly challenge Trump’s tweet on delaying election – CNN
Republicans openly challenge Trump’s tweet on delaying election CNN Donald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election BBC News Trump suggests delaying election over mail-in voting Fox News Trump can’t delay the election. But his tweet is terrifying Los Angeles Times 2020 Election
Read MoreWatch Live: Obama to Give Eulogy at John Lewis Funeral – The New York Times
Watch Live: Obama to Give Eulogy at John Lewis Funeral The New York Times LIVE – John Lewis Funeral: Former President Obama delivers eulogy for civil rights icon | ABC News ABC News Civil rights icon John Lewis’ funeral: Live updates CNN ‘Honor
Read MoreNew Voter Registration Numbers Suggest Momentum for Democrats
The threat of coronavirus, the economic slump and demands for racial justice have brought some unexpected good news to Democrats: they have narrowed the voter registration gap against Republicans in some states, and overtaken the GOP entirely in others. It
Read MoreFormer presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta
John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero on Thursday at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.
Read MoreMichelle Bolsonaro, Brazil’s First Lady, Tests Positive For Coronavirus
“She is in a state of good health and will follow all established protocols,” the Planalto Palace says. The news comes as Brazil — with record high infection rates — lifts its air travel ban. (Image credit: Alan Santos/Planalto Palace
Read MoreMcConnell, other top Republicans say Election Day isn’t moving after Trump floated delay – USA TODAY
McConnell, other top Republicans say Election Day isn’t moving after Trump floated delay USA TODAY Republicans openly challenge Trump’s tweet on delaying election CNN Trump suggests delaying election over mail-in voting Fox News Trump Might Try to Postpone the Election. That’s Unconstitutional. The New
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