Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/FARMWORKERS

President Donald Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect American jobs.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-immigration-coronavirus-1.5539270?cmp=rss

Seoul sees no suspicious activity in North amid Kim concerns

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The South Korean government says no unusual activity has been detected in North Korea after unconfirmed reports described leader Kim Jong Un as in fragile condition after heart surgery.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kim-jong-un-1.5539233?cmp=rss

COVID-19 threatens Hollywood dream for struggling Canadians in U.S.

Harrison Houde

Actors and other creative types living in California who can't rely on royalties or residuals to tide them over during the shutdown are struggling without many of the safety nets that protect other Canadian workers.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/covid-19-hollywood-canadians-1.5533828?cmp=rss

Monday, April 20, 2020

Jerusalem's Yad Vashem devoid of people as Holocaust Memorial Day ceremonies begin

Jerusalem's Yad Vashem devoid of people as Holocaust Memorial Day ceremonies begin

COVID-19 restrictions prevent traditional sundown gathering with dignitaries.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/jerusalem-s-yad-vashem-devoid-of-people-as-holocaust-memorial-day-ceremonies-begin-1.5539200?cmp=rss

Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form 'emergency' government

ISRAEL-POLITICS/

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival announced Monday that they have forged a deal to form an "emergency" government, ending months of political paralysis and averting what would have been a fourth consecutive election in just over a year.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-netanyahu-gantz-power-sharing-1.5538571?cmp=rss