Key points:
The statement from world leaders says Mr Navalny s poisoning is another grave blow against democracy in Russia
The UN human rights chief this week said a pattern of poisonings of Russian citizens was profoundly disturbing
Medical officials in Germany say Mr Navalny may suffer long-term consequences from the severe poisoning
Australia, along with Germany, the US, UK, Italy, France, Japan and the European Union, said in a statement they were united in condemning the poisoning of Mr Navalny with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok, the use of which was confirmed by German medical experts. Any use of chemical weapons, anywhere, anytime, by anybody, under any circumstances whatsoever, is unacceptable and contravenes the international norms prohibiting the use of such weapons, the statement said.
News Direct: Ready for Business Fund to Distribute $2,500 Cash Grants to 66 Small Businesses in Washington
Seattle, Washington (Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2021) - The
Ready for Business Fund - a relief program launched by GSBA, Washington State s LGBTQ and allied chamber of commerce, and Comcast Washington - will begin distributing $2,500 cash grants this week to 66 small businesses throughout the state. Originally launched in 2020, the
Ready for Business Fund was expanded to support small businesses statewide this year with a $100,000 investment from Comcast and GSBA continuing its role as the fund and program manager. The
Ready for Business Fund was created to support small businesses in Washington, especially those owned by LGBTQ people, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and women, who are at greater risk in today s uncertain economy. In addition to supporting small businesses that are owned by diverse entrepreneurs, this year s statewide expansion also
Seattle, Washington (Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2021) - The
Ready for Business Fund - a relief program launched by GSBA, Washington State s LGBTQ and allied chamber of commerce, and Comcast Washington - will begin distributing $2,500 cash grants this week to 66 small businesses throughout the state. Originally launched in 2020, the
Ready for Business Fund was expanded to support small businesses statewide this year with a $100,000 investment from Comcast and GSBA continuing its role as the fund and program manager. The
Ready for Business Fund was created to support small businesses in Washington, especially those owned by LGBTQ people, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and women, who are at greater risk in today s uncertain economy. In addition to supporting small businesses that are owned by diverse entrepreneurs, this year s statewide expansion also focused on providing support for qualifying small businesses located in rural areas of Wash