Fake medicines… genuine solutions?
Fake medicines… genuine solutions? A debate about how to fight counterfeit medicines in Europe. European Voice By Jennifer Rankin 11/23/09, 5:29 AM CET Updated 5/21/14, 11:31 AM CET The number of counterfeit medicines detected in the European Union has increased sharply in the past few years. These fake pills and treatments pose a risk both…
Damanaki nominated as Greek commissioner
Damanaki nominated as Greek commissioner Greek government nominates Maria Damanaki for European commissioner. European Voice By Simon Taylor 11/23/09, 3:30 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 6:43 PM CET The Greek government on Friday nominated Maria Damanaki, a member of the ruling Pasok party, to be the country’s next member of the European Commission. Damanaki, 57, was…
Canadians Stranded On Cruise Ships Will Be Sent Back To Canada: Trump
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — U.S. President Donald Trump says there are plans to remove nearly 250 Canadians from two cruise ships and get them back to Canada. The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to remain at sea where they may be sequestered “indefinitely” during the coronavirus pandemic, but Trump said Canada is…
Doug Ford Apologizes For Not Returning Calls On His Personal Phone
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pleading with Ontarians to stop calling and texting his personal cellphone, because he said he’s getting hundreds of text messages and calls a day. “I appreciate people calling to check up on myself and my family, we’re so grateful. And I apologize if I can’t get back to you. It’s…
Lockdown Fatigue Is New Enemy In Italy’s Coronavirus Battle
It’s been weeks since Italy declared a nationwide lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and tensions are starting to rise. Click Here: new zealand rugby team jerseys “We don’t have a single euro left. We won’t last another week like this,” one resident of Palermo, Sicily, said in a video that has circulated online…
Trudeau Says National Mandatory Stay-At-Home Order Not Needed Now
Click:fiber patch cord TORONTO — An already grim employment toll looked set to worsen Thursday as authorities pondered further tightening restrictions on people and businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the pandemic from suffocating the health-care system. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said too many Canadians were still going out needlessly, potentially spreading…
Now Isn’t The Time To Question Chinese Numbers On Coronavirus: Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there will be time for accountability later, after classified U.S. intelligence reportedly concluded China concealed the extent of its coronavirus outbreak from the world. Three unnamed U.S. officials told Bloomberg News Wednesday the report was sent to the White House last week. Trudeau did not respond directly when…
Canada’s Budget Deficit To Hit $180 Billion In COVID-19 Crisis: Economists
MONTREAL ― Canada’s federal government is headed for a $180-billion deficit this year, economists say ― about seven times larger than the previous year’s deficit. But rock-bottom interest rates for governments mean this massive new IOU will only cost taxpayers around $1 billion a year to service. Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Wednesday outlined the costs…
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Killed, President Trump Says
WHITE HOUSE — ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid by U.S. Special Forces. President Trump made the announcement from the White House on Sunday morning. “He didn’t die a hero, he died a coward,” Trump said. “Crying, whimpering and screaming and bringing three kids with him.” Trump announced that no U.S.…
'Frosty the Snowman' Turns 50: Rankin/Bass Historian Tells All
OAK LAWN, IL — Another Rankin/Bass Christmas TV special is marking a major milestone this year. “Frosty the Snowman,” who thumpety-thump-thumped into America’s living rooms on Dec. 7, 1969, turns the big 5-0 this year. Although Frosty had already magically come to life in song long before the 1969 TV special, it wasn’t until Arthur…