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China hits Canada for statement against arbitrary detention
Read full article: China hits Canada for statement against arbitrary detentionChina lashed out at Canada on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 for joining the U.S. and 56 other countries in endorsing a declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detention of foreign citizens for political purposes. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)BEIJING โ China lashed out at Canada on Thursday for joining the U.S. and 56 other countries in endorsing a declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detention of foreign citizens for political purposes. AdโCanadaโs so-called declaration looks more like a confession in which the Canadian side admits its mistake in the Meng Wanzhou case," Hua said. China says it has charged Kovrig and Spavor with endangering national security, but little is known about the accusations. In detention, they have been allowed only occasional visits from Canadian diplomats while Meng resides in one of her Vancouver mansions under a loose form of house arrest.
Virginia State Parks remain open during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Virginia State Parks remain open during coronavirus pandemicRichmond, Va. โ It's almost the weekend and maybe you're looking for something safe to do with the family. Social distancing doesn't mean you have to be stuck inside 24/7. In a Skype interview, the Clyde Cristman, director of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, says they are still open for business, but that could change in the future. Right now, all trails, kayak launches, cabins, and campsites are open to the public, but visitorsโ centers and picnic shelters are closed. Cristman did advise to adhere to the 10 person limit but encouraged Virginians to get outside.