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In response to virus, Bank of England cuts main rate to 0.1%
LONDON - The Bank of England slashed its main interest rate to 0.1%, the lowest level since its founding in 1694, and reactivated a bond-buying stimulus program in response to the economic shock of th...
Mar 19, 2020
Iran furloughs imprisoned US Navy vet amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON - Iran has granted a medical furlough to a U.S. Navy veteran who has been imprisoned in Iran for more than a year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday. Michael White of Imperi...
Mar 19, 2020
Gabbard ends long-shot 2020 bid, gives support to Biden
COLUMBA, S.C. - Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has suspended her presidential campaign, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that s...
Mar 19, 2020
COVID-19 and Mental Health
A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...
Mar 19, 2020
NESD Update - March 18, 2020
A decision was made by the education sector Response Planning team in conjunction with advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Saskatchewan, that starting Friday, March 20, all Saskatchewan school bo...
Mar 19, 2020
NewsAlert: Canada-U.S. border closure likely to take effect Friday night
WASHINGTON - The Canada-U.S. border will likely be closed to all non-essential travel in both directions as of Friday night. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the expected timing of the closure ...
Mar 19, 2020
SRSD March 18, 2020 Update
Thank you for the amazing support you have provided to our schools and our staff during this uncertain time. It is during these challenging times that it becomes so clear the importance of relationshi...
Mar 19, 2020
'Best interest of everybody': Melfort gym and spa forced to close under provincial State of Emergency
With Saskatchewan being put under a State of Emergency on Wednesday, March 18, numerous businesses in the northeast have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the parameters of the S...
Mar 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
U.S. man accused of human rights violations freed in Lebanon
WASHINGTON - A U.S. citizen who had faced decades-old murder and torture charges in Lebanon has been freed, a senator who had pushed for his release announced Thursday. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., sa...
Mar 19, 2020
UFC confirms Khabib title fight will happen in April but no word yet on location
The UFC has confirmed it is going ahead with its Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson title fight in April. UFC 249 was originally scheduled for April 18 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, ...
Mar 19, 2020