Donald Trump shows ‘utter lack of empathy’: Michelle Obama
“Let me be as honest and clear as I possibly can: Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country,” Michelle Obama added.
By Agence France-Presse| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | Milwaukee
PUBLISHED ON AUG 18, 2020 08:52 AM IST
Michelle Obama blasted Donald Trump as an incompetent president who displays an “utter lack of empathy,” as the former first lady addressed the opening night of the US Democratic convention Monday.
“Whenever we look to this White House for some leadership, or consolation, or any semblance of steadiness, what we get instead is chaos, division and a total and utter lack of empathy,” the wife of former president Barack Obama said in a blunt rejection of the Trump administration.
“Let me be as honest and clear as I possibly can: Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country,” she added.
Pfizer, BioNTech shot likely to defeat mutant, new study shows
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 03:31 PM IST
Unlike the earlier study, which focused on one crucial mutation, the new research tested all 10 mutations located on the virus’s spike protein, which helps it bind to cells in the host.
12 people removed from US Capitol duty after background checks: Pentagon
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:45 PM IST
“We’re not taking any chances. Anything that’s flagged is brought to the attention of the command,” Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Rath Hoffman said.
UK death toll 'horrendous' says minister as it nears grim 100,000 mark
Reuters, London
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:26 PM IST
The United Kingdom's official Covid-19 death toll is 91,470 - Europe's worst death figure and the world's fifth worst after the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico.
Iran's Rouhani hails departure of 'tyrant' Trump
AFP, Tehran
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:18 PM IST
During his presidency, Trump led a campaign of "maximum pressure" against Iran, pulling Washington out of a landmark nuclear deal with Tehran in 2018 and reimposing punishing sanctions.
South Korea in talks to secure 40 million doses of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 01:59 PM IST
The deal, if agreed, will boost supply of Covid-19 vaccines in the country to 146 million doses, more than enough for its 52 million residents.
Trump visited only one DC restaurant in last 4 years, that too his own
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 01:53 PM IST
While former President Barack Obama was known for hitting all the trendy hotspots for date nights, Trump, who is known for his love of fast food, has never stepped into a DC fast-food joint.
Kamala Harris to take oath as US VP: List of some prominent women leaders
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 01:37 PM IST
Harris will be sworn-in as the first woman Vice President of the US on January 20.
Roaring stocks, weaker dollar, tons of debt: Trump's parting gift to Joe Biden
Reuters, New York
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:48 PM IST
Here is a look at what has changed in markets over the last four years and what investors have to look forward to over Biden’s term.
US-Canada relations on slippery ground over Keystone XL oil pipeline issue
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:36 PM IST
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said Ottawa will attempt to persuade the Biden administration to allow the oil pipeline to proceed
Joe Biden calls for national healing at memorial service for Covid-19 victims
By Yashwant Raj
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:22 PM IST
The US death toll from the pandemic crossed 400,000 on Tuesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. Total number of infections was more than 24 million
Children more Covid-19 infectious, vaccinate them in time: Wuhan study
By Sutirtho Patranobis
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:02 PM IST
Children and adolescents are less vulnerable to the Covid-19 infection-causing coronavirus but more infectious than older individuals, new research conducted on more than 20,000 families from Wuhan by American and Chinese experts have found
Outgoing US President Donald Trump pardons 73 people: White House
AFP
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 12:47 PM IST
Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon is among the 73 people he pardoned, his administration said.
Joe Biden's return to Paris Agreement just a first step on US climate action
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:51 AM IST
Soon after his inauguration, Biden is expected to issue an executive order to begin rejoining the 2015 climate pact, reversing a decision by predecessor Donald Trump.
Joe Biden’s global leadership ambitions 'complicated' by US Capitol riot
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:47 AM IST
America's global reputation finds itself in a 'fragile' state as Biden is sworn in as the 46th US president on Wednesday.
Side effects, safety of Covid vaccine: Top UNICEF official answers big questions
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:07 AM IST
Dr Robin Nandy concluded by saying that the fact that there is a vaccine against the coronavirus disease must not make people complacent.